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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 20-636a

[50 Pa.B. 2409]
[Saturday, May 9, 2020]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs

 This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.

 Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.

 Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

ACT 38
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS

CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS

Agricultural Operation
Name and Address
CountyTotal
Acres
Animal Equivalent Units Animal
Type
Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal
New
Gerald Musser
Providence Egg Producers
118 Killinger Road
Annville, PA 17003
Lebanon 56 793.36 Poultry NA Renewal
Hickory Hollow Farm, LLC
Lamar Harnish
491 Barnsley Road

Oxford, PA 19363
Chester 1,300 660.27 Swine EV, HQ Renewal
Dwayne Brubacker
595 Brown Road
Myerstown, PA 17067
Berks 88.2 266.9 Layer, White Egg,
18—90 weeks
N/A Renewal
Smiling Porker Farm
530 Granger Lane
Morris, PA 16938
Lycoming 226 3,271.50 Swine EV Renewal


WATER ALLOCATIONS


Applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. § 631—641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.

Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

WA2-118E, Water Allocations, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Oakmont, P.O. Box 73, 721 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139, Oakmont Borough, Allegheny County. The applicant requests the right to withdraw 10,900,000 gallons of water per day from the Allegheny River.

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—6026.908).

 Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent (NOI) 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. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a (NOI) to Remediate with the Department. A NOI 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 mea-sures 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 the cleanup standards, or who 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 any 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 NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), 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 following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified person, 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 NOI to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

 The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate:

Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

Jay Gress, 111 Industrial Way, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. John W. Storb, Jr., Storb Environmental Inc., 410 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 on behalf of Jay Gress, Jay Gress Inc., 111 Industrial Way, Conshohocken, PA 19428 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been contaminated with the release of VOCs. The proposed future use of the site will be non-residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide Health Standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Times Herald on April 9, 2020.

2045 West Hunting Park Avenue, 2023-2061 West Hunting Park Avenue, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Thomas Geiger, Geosyntec Consultants, 1750 American Boulevard, Suite 200, Pennington, NJ 08534 on behalf of Duane Wanty, GPI Interim, Inc., 70 Mechanic Street, C41-32, Foxboro, MA 02035 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been contaminated with the release of PAHs, metals and VOCs. The proposed future use of the property will be restricted to non-residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide Health Standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Philadelphia Daily News on April 8, 2020.

80 East Oregon Avenue, 80 East Oregon Avenue, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Jennifer Poole, Pennoni Associates, 1900 Market Street, Suite # 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Sukesh Reddy Anam, Anam Properties, LLC, 2500 West Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. VOCs and metals were detected in the soil and groundwater beneath the property. The proposed cleanup standards for the site are the Statewide Health Standard/Site-Specific Standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Philadelphia Metro on February 28, 2020.

Wawa Dairy Truck Release, West Baltimore Pike & Granite Run Mall Road, Middletown Township, Delaware County. Geoffrey Kristof, PG, Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 744, West Chester, PA 19381 on behalf of Joseph W. Standen, Jr., PG, Wawa, Inc., 260 West Baltimore Pike, Wawa, PA 19063 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Diesel spilled during a dairy truck accident and impacted soils on the south side of Baltimore Pike and surface water in Chrome Run through the storm water inlets on the south side of Baltimore Pike. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide Health Standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Daily Times and Sunday Times on April 11, 2020.

Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.

Former RSM Properties, 248-256 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, Scranton City, Lackawanna County. AMO Environmental Decisions, 875 North Easton Road, Suite 10, Doylestown, PA 18902, on behalf of the City of Scranton, 340 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Historic operations at the site have released PCE and TCE to groundwater and PCE, TCE, arsenic, vanadium, and several PAHs to the soil. Following remediation, the site will be used as a public park. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Scranton Times-Tribune on April 14, 2020.

Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Telephone number: 570-327-3636.

Contact: Lisa Hensel, Clerk Typist II, 570-327-3653.

DAS Carrier, Inc. Project, Interstate 80 at MM 221 E, Liberty Township, Montour County. Northridge Group, Inc., P.O. Box 231, Northumberland, PA 17857 on behalf of DAS Carrier, Inc., 1210 Hillsmith Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45215, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning site soil contaminated with diesel fuel, motor oil and antifreeze. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Non-residential Statewide Health Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on April 16, 2020.

A Sterling Freight Carrier Project, Interstate 80 at MM 202.5 W, New Columbia, White Deer Township, Union County. Northridge Group, Inc., P.O. Box 231, Northumberland, PA 17857 on behalf of A Sterling Freight Carrier, Inc., 13113 Quarter Horse Dr., East Vale, CA 92880, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning site soil contaminated with diesel fuel, motor oil and antifreeze. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Non-residential Statewide Health Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on April 13, 2020.

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR
DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.

Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

Permit Application No. 101634-A201. Marsico's Septic & Environmental Services LLC, 628 Hunlock Harveyville Road, Shickshinny, PA 18655-4007. An application for permit reissuance to transfer the permit for the Chapin Sewage Disposal Transfer Facility located in New Columbus Borough, Luzerne County to Marsico's Septic & Environmental Services LLC. The application was received by the Regional Office on March 16, 2020 and deemed administratively complete on April 22, 2020.

 Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.

Northwest Region: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

Permit Application No. 100361. Casella Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc., 19 Ness Lane, Kane, PA 16735, Sergeant Township, McKean County. A permit renewal application was received for the McKean County Landfill on February 21, 2020. McKean County Landfill is an existing municipal waste landfill seeking to renew their permit for another ten years of operation. The existing permit would expire on February 23, 2021. The terms and conditions of the permit renewal would remain the same as the previous permit.

 Comments concerning the application should be directed to Ms. Christina Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Manager, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Northwest Regional Office, (814) 332-6648. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial, of the application.

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 18701-1915 Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2507.

 Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval to Chrin Brothers, Inc.—Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfill (1225 Industrial Drive, Easton, PA 18042) for their facility located in Williams Township, Northampton County. The facility currently has a Title V Permit # 48-00037. This Plan Approval No. 48-00037A will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

Plan Approval No 48-00037A is for the construction of an expansion (32 acres) at the site. The existing flare system will provide sufficient combustion capacity and backup flare capacity to destroy all of the landfill gas generated over the life of the landfill including the proposed expansion. This expansion does not increase additional waste being introduced into the landfill (1,500 tons per day average, 2,000 tons per day maximum). Chrin Landfill is a major facility subject to Title V permitting requirements and is located in Williams Township, Northampton County. The flare has destruction efficiency in excess of 98% for non-methane volatile organic compounds. The landfill operation is also subject to NSPS Part 60, Subpart WWW and Subpart XXX, and MACT Part 63, Subpart AAAA. The Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

 Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 48-00037A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments 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 the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient.

 Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.

Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.

36-03213A: Scantron Corporation (3975 Continental Drive, Columbia, PA 17512-9779) for the operation of a digital inkjet printing press, ten non-heatset offset lithographic printing presses and a cold degreaser in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 20.7 tpy VOC, 0.2 tpy of a single HAP (diethanolamine) and 0.5 tpy of combined HAPs. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed operation. If the Department determines that the sources are operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.

Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-3648.

55-00014B: Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc. (1195 Creek Mountain Road, Kreamer, PA 17833) for the installation of a R&R Beth model 300/1-F-4x3,5-9 electrostatic precipitator (ESP) to replace the current pulse-jet type fabric collector on an existing biomass-fired boiler at their Kreamer Yard located in Middlecreek Township, Snyder County.

 The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc. indicates that the air cleaning device to be installed will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the NSPS requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc, and the NESHAPs requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed installation.

 The emissions of filterable particulate matter (FPM) from the existing AFS 29.15 MMBtu/hr biomass-fired boiler will not exceed 0.07 lb/MMBtu of heat input after the installation of the proposed ESP, in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements.

 In addition to the FPM emission limitation, the plan approval contains monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements pertaining to a continuous FPM monitoring system which is equivalent to the continuous bag leak detection system utilized for the pulse jet fabric collector which is being removed. Additionally, the proposed plan approval contains requirements to conduct EPA reference method performance testing to verify the efficacy of the ESP, as well as work practice standards for the existing biomass-fired boiler, including periodic tune-ups.

 The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 55-00014B, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit 55-00014 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.

 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 Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief, 412.442.4168.

65-00767C: Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill, LLC (111 Conner Lane, Bell Vernon, PA 15012). Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 65-00767C to allow the construction and initial temporary operation of a Leachate Evaporation System consisting of one (1) Pentair Hydrocarbon Recovery Unit; one (1) Cleaver Brooks, ProFire MYHG 25.2, 25.2 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired burner; and one (1) 45,000 gallons per day (gpd) Heartland Water Technology, LM-HT Concentrator, Evaporator and Entrainment Separator at the Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.

 Potential to emit from the project is estimated to be 2.0 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 2.0 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 8.0 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 8.0 tons of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), 0.2 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 1.0 ton of volatile organic compounds (VOC), and 0.5 ton of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Best available technology (BAT) for the proposed Leachate Evaporation System is a hydrocarbon recovery unit, Low-NOx burner, good combustion practices and proper maintenance and operation.

 The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2, 123.13, 123.21, 123.31, and 123.41. This plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to revise or submit a Title V Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter G.

 The Plan Approval Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval 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 Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department at 412.442.4000.

 A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Melissa Jativa, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222; mjativa@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4194. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-65-00125A), and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.

04-00707: Colona Transfer, LP (P.O. Box 311, Portersville, PA 16051). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is pro- viding notice that they intend to issue a significant modification of natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a bulk materials transfer and shipping terminal located in the borough of Monaca, Beaver County. The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of material storage piles, barge, railcar, and truck loading/unloading operations, coal conveyor belts, and plant roads. Air pollution prevention equipment includes water sprays for loading/unloading operations and a water truck for plant roads.

 Potential emissions from the facility are as follows: 32.40 tons per year of total suspended particulate matter and 14.69 tons per year of PM10. This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed SOOP includes conditions relating to applicable emissions restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements.

 The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.

 Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 04-00707) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.

 A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.

Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.

42-174H: Casella Waste Management of PA—McKean County Landfill (19 Ness Lane, Kane, PA 16735), for the proposed modification of 40 CFR 60 Subpart WWW and 40 CFR 63 Subpart AAAA requirements and the inclusion of fugitive dust control requirements. The facility is located in Sergeant Township, McKean County. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into the facility operating permit at a later date.

 Plan approval No 42-174H is for the proposed modification of 40 CFR 60 Subpart WWW and 40 CFR 63 Subpart AAAA requirements and the inclusion of fugitive dust control requirements. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, testing, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:

• Site Level Requirements:

 • 40 CFR 63 Subpart AAAA—Not applicable until uncontrolled NMOC emissions are equal to or greater than 50 Mg per year as calculated according to 40 CFR 60.754(a) of the MSW Landfills New Source Performance Standards in 40 CFR Part 60, WWW, per 40 CFR 63.1935(a).

• Source 101 (Landfill):

 • The source shall comply with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.21, 123.31, and 123.41 for Fugitive Matter, Sulfur Compound, Odor, and Visible Emissions.

 • Under the best available technology provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 of Chapter 127 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection, the following requirements are hereby established for the flare:

  • The flare shall be designed for and operated with no visible emissions except for periods not to exceed a total of 5 minutes during any two consecutive hours and the emissions during these periods shall not exceed 10% opacity. The opacity of the emissions shall not be equal to or greater than 60% at any time.

  • The flare shall be designed and operated to either reduce nonmethane organic compounds (NMOC) by 98 weight percent or reduce the outlet NMOC concentration to less than 20 ppmv, dry basis as hexane at 3% oxygen.

  • Particulate Matter emissions from the flare shall not exceed 0.02 grain/dscf.

 • 40 CFR 60.752(b)(1) is applicable

 • 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)—Not applicable until uncontrolled NMOC emissions are equal to or greater than 50 Mg per year as calculated according to 40 CFR 60.754(a) of the MSW Landfills New Source Performance Standards in 40 CFR Part 60, WWW.

 • 40 CFR 60.752(c) & (d) are applicable

 • 40 CFR 60.754 is applicable

 • 40 CFR 60.756—Not applicable until uncontrolled NMOC emissions are equal to or greater than 50 Mg per year as calculated according to 40 CFR 60.754(a) of the MSW Landfills New Source Performance Standards in 40 CFR Part 60, WWW.

 • Under the best available technology provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 of Chapter 127 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection, the following requirements are hereby established for the flare:

  • The operating temperature of the flare shall be continuously measured and recorded. The recording charts shall be made available to the Department personnel upon request. These charts shall remain on file for a period of 5 years.

  • The owner or operator shall keep on file records of all periods of operation in which the flame or flare pilot flame is absent. The records shall be made readily available upon Department request.

 • 40 CFR 60.758(a) & (f) are applicable

 • 40 CFR 60.758(b), (c), (d), (e)—Not applicable until uncontrolled NMOC emissions are equal to or greater than 50 Mg per year as calculated according to 40 CFR 60.754(a) of the MSW Landfills New Source Performance Standards in 40 CFR Part 60, WWW.

 • The facility shall comply with New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart WWW and shall comply with all applicable requirements of this subpart. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Submit reports in accordance with 40 CFR 60.757

  • 40 CFR 60.4 requires submission of copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications to both EPA and the Department. The EPA copies shall be forwarded to:

   • Director; Air, Toxics and Radiation Division; US

   • EPA, Region III; 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

 • 40 CFR 60.757(a), (b), & (c) are applicable

 • 40 CFR 60.757(d), (e), (f), & (g)—Not applicable until uncontrolled NMOC emissions are equal to or greater than 50 Mg per year as calculated according to 40 CFR 60.754(a) of the MSW Landfills New Source Performance Standards in 40 CFR Part 60, WWW.

 • Under the best available technology provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 of Chapter 127 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection, the following requirements are hereby established for the flare:

  • The flare shall be designed and operated in accordance with 40 CFR 60.18.

  • The flare must be an enclosed ground type, which is shrouded with no visible flame shooting from the flare.

  • The flare shall be equipped with a continuous pilot ignition source using an auxiliary fuel.

  • The flare shall be operated with a flame present at all times. The flare shall be equipped with an automatic shut-off mechanism designed to immediately stop the flow of gases when a flameout occurs. During restart or start-up, there shall be sufficient flow of auxiliary fuel to the burners such that unburnt landfill gases are not emitted to the atmosphere.

  • The flare minimum operating combustion temperature of 1,500°F shall be maintained at a residence time of at least 0.3 second. The minimum 3-hour average combustion temperature of the flare shall be 1,500°F or the 3-hour average combustion temperature maintained during the most recent performance test in which compliance with the 98% destruction efficiency or 20 ppmv requirement was demonstrated. If the flare is equipped with multiple thermocouples, the minimum operating combustion temperature shall be developed for each thermocouple during compliance stack testing.

 • Under the best available technology provisions of §§ 127.1 and 127.12 of Chapter 127 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection, the following requirements are hereby established:

  • The collection system shall be designed to minimize offsite migration of the subsurface gas. The gas collection system shall be designed:

   • to collect gas from the maximum possible area of the landfill; and,

   • to accommodate the maximum gas generation rate for the landfill.

  • Should the landfill gas flow rate from the disposal area exceed the maximum design capacity of the control devices, the company shall submit a plan approval application for the installation of an additional control device deemed acceptable by the Department.

  • The landfill gas (LFG) shall be controlled and monitored in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 273.292.

  • 25 Pa. Code § 273.217 requires landfill operators to implement fugitive air contaminant control measures and otherwise prevent and control air pollution in accordance with the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4014), Article III (relating to air resources) and 25 Pa. Code § 273.218 (relating to nuisance minimization and control). Minimization and control measures shall include the following:

   • Ensuring that operation of the facility will not cause or contribute to exceeding ambient air quality standards under 25 Pa. Code § 131.3 (relating to ambient air quality standards).

   • Ensuring that no open burning occurs at the facility.

   • Minimizing the generation of fugitive dust emissions from the facility.

 • Annually, the permittee shall calculate the year- end gas generation rate in accordance with 40 CFR 60.755(a)(1)(ii) using known year-to-year solid waste acceptance rates. Also, the permittee shall estimate the next year-end gas generation rate using projected solid waste acceptance rates. The permittee shall compare both rates to the installed control devices maximum gas capacity. The permittee shall submit a report containing the calculated year-end and the estimated next year end gas generation rates by June 30 until such time as the plan approval for the next control device has been submitted. This report may be submitted as part of the Solid Waste Annual Operating Report; however, a copy needs to go to Air Quality. Once the calculated year-end or the estimated next year-end gas generation rate exceeds 80% of the existing control devices maximum gas capacity (>1,200 cfm) from the report due June 30, the permittee shall submit a new plan approval application, within 60-days of the report above, for installation of an additional control device that will control LFG above the permitted capacity (1,500 cfm) as stipulated under this plan approval.

 • The facility shall have in place approved additional control device(s) prior to the landfill exceeding its currently permitted flare capacity of 1,500 cfm.

 • The landfill gas (LFG) shall be collected in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 273.292 so as to prevent offsite migration. When solid waste in an area, cell, or group of cells in the MSW landfill has been in place for 5 years or more if active or 2 years or more if closed or at final grade, then the landfill gas collection system shall be expanded into the area, cell, or group of cells according to the following schedule. If the landfill is not subject to the control requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subpart WWW [40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)], then the landfill gas collection system shall be expanded within one year of solid waste reaching the specified age (based on initial waste placement) or within one year of plan approval issuance, whichever is later. If the landfill is subject to the control requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subpart WWW, then the collection system shall be expanded in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subpart WWW.

 • The landfill shall operate each interior well with a negative pressure, except in the case of a fire or increased well temperature, the use of a geomembrane or synthetic cover, or at a decommissioned well. The pressure at each well shall be measured monthly. If a positive pressure is measured at a well, actions shall be taken to restore negative pressure at that well. If negative pressure cannot be restored within 15 days of the initial positive pressure measurement, the gas collection system shall be expanded within 120 days of the initial positive pressure measurement, unless an alternative timeline is established and approved by the Department. Provided this corrective action timeline is followed for an exceedance, that exceedance is not a deviation of the permit condition. Records shall be kept on file for a period of 5 years and made available to Department personnel upon request.

 • The landfill shall operate each interior well at a temperature less than 55C and an oxygen level less than 5 percent (or a nitrogen level less than 20 percent) except in the case of a decommissioned well. An alternate value may be established and approved by the Department for a parameter at a well if appropriate. On a monthly basis, the landfill shall monitor each well for temperature and oxygen (or nitrogen) except in the case of a decommissioned well. If a well exceeds one of these parameters, actions shall be taken to correct the exceedance. If the exceedance cannot be corrected within 15 days of the initial exceedance, the gas collection system shall be expanded within 120 days of the initial exceedance, unless an alternative timeline is established and approved by the Department. Provided this corrective action timeline is followed for an exceedance, that exceedance is not a deviation of the permit condition. Records shall be kept on file for a period of 5 years and made available to Department personnel upon request.

 • On a quarterly basis, the landfill shall conduct surface monitoring around the perimeter of the collection area and along a pattern that traverses the landfill at 30-meter intervals. An alternative traversing pattern may be established and approved by the Department. Areas with steep slopes or other dangerous areas may be excluded from monitoring. Records shall be kept on file for a period of 5 years and made available to Department personnel upon request. If a concentration above 500 parts per million (above background) is measured, action shall be taken at that location to correct the exceedance. If the exceedance cannot be corrected within 30 days, the gas collection system shall be expanded within 120 days of the initial exceedance. An alternative timeline for correcting the exceedance may be established and approved by the Department. Provided this corrective action timeline is followed for an exceedance, that exceedance is not a deviation of the permit condition. Any closed landfill with methane concentrations below 500 ppm (above background) in three consecutive quarterly monitoring periods may skip to annual monitoring. Any methane reading of 500 ppm or more (above background) during the annual monitoring returns the frequency for that landfill to quarterly monitoring.

 • Operate the control or treatment system at all times when the collected gas is routed to the system.

 • The permittee shall perform quarterly monitoring to determine there are no landfill gas leaks which result in concentrations of 500 ppmv or more measured as propane (or 1,375 ppmv or more measured as methane) at a distance of 0.5 inch from any exposed equipment. The landfill equipment subject to this requirement shall include the exposed portions of the gas wells, piping or any other connections or fittings along the landfill gas transfer paths of a landfill gas collection and disposal system. A log shall be kept at the facility indicating any leak that exceeds the above concentration and the corrective action taken for a period of five years and made readily available to Department personnel upon request.

 • The facility shall either:

  • Install, calibrate and maintain a gas flow rate measuring device that shall record the flow to the control devices at least every 15 minutes; or

  • Secure the bypass line valve in the closed position with a car-seal or a lock-and-key type configuration. A visual inspection of the seal or closure mechanism shall be performed at least once every month to ensure that the valve is maintained in the closed position and that the gas flow is not diverted through the bypass line.

 • Petroleum contaminated soils may be used as daily landfill cover provided the VOC emissions from the contaminated soils does not exceed 2.7 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period. The facility shall keep records of the petroleum contaminated soil received at the landfill. The following information shall be recorded:

  • Tons of contaminated soil received.

  • Contaminate type (PHC or BTEX)

   • PHC is total petroleum hydrocarbons

   • BTEX is benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylenes

  • The maximum and average PHC and/or BTEX concentration (from Waste Management Form FC-1) expressed in mg/kg.

  • Potential VOC emissions shall be calculated as follows:

   • PHC (expressed as mg/kg) × 10-6 × tons of soil = tons of VOC

   • BTEX (expressed as mg/kg) × 10-6 × tons of soil = tons of VOC

  • Quarterly reports shall be submitted to the Department of the VOC emissions within 30-days of the end of each calendar quarter.

 • This condition will be deleted after the Department approves the facility BMP for preventing particulate matter from becoming airborne [See Condition # 010(a)]. 25 Pa. Code § 273.217 requires landfill operators to implement fugitive dust control measures. This criterion specifies the reasonable actions that are necessary for the prevention of fugitive dust emissions from the operation of landfills in accordance with these requirements. The Fugitive Emission Control Criteria are as follows:

  • Parking lots/areas and the landfill access roadways from the public highway to the landfill and other haul roads inside the landfill shall be paved, maintained, and cleaned by vacuum, sweeping or any other approved means. All parking lots/areas shall be cleaned at least weekly and the access roadways cleaned at least daily unless an alternative approval is granted.

  • The access roadways if unpaved at the unloading areas (active cells) shall have a crown so that water runs off and does not pool. Water or other dust suppressants shall be applied to the unpaved road surface to reduce fugitive dusts. Water, if used, shall be applied at least twice a day, weather permitting. Dust suppressants, if used, shall be applied as needed, but at least once a month.

  • Water or other dust suppressants shall be applied on the shoulder of access roadways and the shoulder of the public highway for a distance of 500 feet in both directions. Water, if used shall be applied at least twice a day, weather permitting. Dust suppressants, if used, shall be applied at least once a month. Application of dust suppressants on the public highway shall be done in accordance with the appropriate Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penn DOT) Bulletins.

  • No waste oil shall be used as dust suppressant for the unpaved surface.

  • Earth or other material deposited by trucking or other means on the paved roadways, including public highway, shall be promptly removed from the paved roadways.

  • Upon leaving the landfill, the undercarriage, wheels and chassis of the vehicles which were used to transport wastes and earth shall be washed, as necessary, to prevent earthen carryout onto roadways.

  • All trucks entering the landfill shall be covered.

  • A speed limit of 15 miles per hour shall be observed on all paved access roadways and 10 miles per hour on all unpaved areas. Speed limit signs shall be posted consistent with the requirements of PennDOT (overall dimension 30" x 24", ''SPEED LIMIT'' in 4-inch letters and 10-inch numerals).

 • This condition will be deleted after the Department approves the facility BMP for preventing particulate matter from becoming airborne [See Condition # 010(a)]. A detailed record describing the time, location, type and amount of roadway surface treatment shall be maintained at the landfill site for at least five years. As a minimum, the record shall include the following:

  • For paved roads and parking lot areas:

   • Daily log of engine run time and odometer reading for the vacuum sweeper.

   • Daily log of time and location of any maintenance.

   • Identification, time and location of any maintenance, repairs, patching or repaving of roads.

   • A log explaining the reasons any required vacuum sweeping was not performed.

  • For unpaved roads and shoulders of paved roads:

   • Log of time and location of treated areas.

   • Daily log of meter reading of spray-bar and/or pump and odometer reading of trucks used to apply dust suppressants and the identification of such dust suppressants.

   • Daily log of the dilution ratios of the dust suppressants and dilutants used if chemical suppressants are used.

   • Purchase records of the chemical suppressants, if used.

  • Quarterly reports of the above records shall be submitted to the Department. The reports shall be submitted within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter.

 • The facility shall submit a BMP to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne to the Department for approval within 90 days after plan approval issuance. The BMP should incorporate the provisions in Condition # 010(a) and (b). BAT for MSW landfills is to take all reasonable actions to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne. MSW landfill owners and operators should determine their site-specific BMPs, which generally will include one or more of the following:

  • Paved and unpaved internal roadways should not be allowed to generate excessive dust emissions or the tracking of dirt/soils onto public roads (carryout). BMPs to prevent excessive emissions and carryout include, but are not limited to, sweeping and/or use of a tire washing system. Relevant factors to determine whether such activities are a BMP include the length of the paved road between unpaved portions of truck traffic and the public road, the type of soils at the landfill, weather, etc. Generally, whether sweeping or tire washing is necessary should be a function of actual, daily site conditions.

  • Water or other chemical dust suppressants could be applied to the unpaved road surface to reduce fugitive dusts, if necessary, based on daily site conditions. Water, if used, shall not be applied if the result would be a potentially unsafe condition, such as ice formation. In no event shall waste oil be used as a dust suppressant.

  • An appropriate speed limit will be established within 120 days of the issuance of the Plan Approval and posted on all unpaved roadways within the MSW landfill. The MSW landfill owner or operator will submit the proposed speed limit to DEP, in writing, for approval. If the proposed speed limit is approved, it will be incorporated into the MSW landfill's air quality's operating permit. The owner or operator of the landfill should post speed limit signs consistent with the requirements of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) (overall dimension 20 inches x 24 inches, ''SPEED LIMIT'' in 4-inch letters and 10-inch numerals).

  • Parking lots/areas and the landfill access roadways from the public highway to the landfill and other haul roads inside the landfill shall be paved, maintained, and cleaned by vacuum sweeping or any other approved means. The vacuum sweeping should be performed when necessary.

  • Upon leaving the landfill, the undercarriage, wheels and chassis of the vehicles which were used to transport wastes and earth should be washed to prevent earthen carryout onto roadways.

  • The access roadways if unpaved at the unloading areas (active cells) should have a crown and/or pitch so that water runs off and does not pool. Water or other chemical dust suppressants should be applied to the unpaved road surface to reduce fugitive dusts. Water or chemical dust suppressants should also be applied as needed.

  • Water or other chemical dust suppressants should be applied on the shoulder of access roadways and the shoulder of the public highway for a distance of 500 feet in both directions. Water, if used, should be applied at least twice per day. Chemical dust suppressants, if used, should be applied at least once per month. Application of dust suppressants on the public highway should be done in accordance with the appropriate PennDOT Bulletins.

  • Earth or other materials should not be deposited by trucking or other means on the public roadways. MSW landfills shall take all reasonable steps necessary to meet this performance standard.

  • If any earth or other material is deposited by trucking or other means on public roadways, it shall be removed promptly.

 • Records describing those fugitive dust control activities that were undertaken should be maintained for on-site review by DEP personnel.

  • A written manual documenting the BMPs utilized at the MSW landfill to control fugitive particulate matter emissions should be maintained on-site.

  • The company shall keep sufficient records to demonstrate that the BMPs are being implemented.

  • The BMP manual and records documenting implementation of the BMPs should be maintained at the office of the MSW landfill for 5 years and shall be made available to DEP upon request.

 • 40 CFR 60.753—Not applicable until uncontrolled NMOC emissions are equal to or greater than 50 Mg per year as calculated according to 40 CFR 60.754(a) of the MSW Landfills New Source Performance Standards in 40 CFR Part 60, WWW.

 • 40 CFR 60.755—Not applicable until uncontrolled NMOC emissions are equal to or greater than 50 Mg per year as calculated according to 40 CFR 60.754(a) of the MSW Landfills New Source Performance Standards in 40 CFR Part 60, WWW.

 • 40 CFR 60.759—Not applicable until uncontrolled NMOC emissions are equal to or greater than 50 Mg per year as calculated according to 40 CFR 60.754(a) of the MSW Landfills New Source Performance Standards in 40 CFR Part 60, WWW.

 • All conditions from the latest facility operating permit, currently with an issue date of December 1, 2017, remain in effect unless otherwise modified in this plan approval.

 • All conditions contained in Section E: Group Name: 60 Subpart CF from the latest facility operating permit, currently with an issue date of December 1, 2017, remain in effect.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP Office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6340.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [42-174H] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments 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 the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6940.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region Air Quality Program Manager.

 If a plan approval has not undergone the previously listed public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations, the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for State Only Operating Permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.

Philadelphia: Air Management Services, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543, Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration at 215-685-9426.

 The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Plan Approval for installation of air pollution sources at the following facility:

IP20-000084: United States Mint, 151 N. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 for the installation of air emission control devices at a coinage production facility, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The air emission control devices that are part of the Plan Approval are two (2) catalytic oxidizers that are electrically heated with rated capacity of 21,000 SCF/hr and are designed to control emissions of CO that is contained in excess annealing gas from the annealing gas generators at the facility. The potential emission from the installation are as follows: (1) 3.94 tons per year (tpy) of Carbon Monoxide (CO), (2) 3.07 tpy of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), (3) 0.23 tpy of Particulate Matter (PM), (4) 0.17 tpy of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), and (5) 0.02 tpy of Sulfur Oxides (SOx). The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.

 The plan approval 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, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed plan approval must submit the protest, comments or request for a public hearing 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 plan approval 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.

OPERATING PERMITS


Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.

06-05063: Boyertown Foundry Company (P.O. Box 443, 9th St. & Rothermel Dr., New Berlinville, PA 19545) to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal for the New Berlinville Plant located in Boyertown Borough, Berks County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2019 year were 73 tons of CO, 2 tons of NOx, 28 tons of PM-10, 21 tons of PM-2.5, 11 tons of SOx and 20 tons of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52, 129.63, 129.91, 129.96, 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZZ and 40 CFR 64.


Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.

Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.

46-00180: Transicoil LLC (9 Iron Bridge Dr., Collegeville, PA 19426) for renewal of a State-Only Operating Permit for a plant that manufactures capacitor, resistor, coil, transformer, and other inductors in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County. This Operating Permit contains all applicable State and Federal regulations applicable to the facility including emission limitations, oper- ating restrictions, work practice, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

46-00137: Oehlert Brothers, Inc. (P.O. Box 699, Royersford, PA 19468) for renewal of a State Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. The facility operates a bulk gasoline plant with two underground gasoline storage tanks. The facility is subject to the requirements found in 40 CFR Part 63, Subparts BBBBBB and CCCCCC. All applicable requirements have been included in the operating permit for renewal. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements.

Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.

54-00061: Kaytee Products, Inc. (55 North Sillyman St., Cressona, PA 17929-1196). The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at an animal food manufacturing facility in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. The sources include two cleaners and one storage bin. Control devices include two cyclones and three bag filters. The proposed permit contains all 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 Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.

21-03006: Nestle Purina Petcare Co.—Mechanicsburg Feed Plant (6509 Brandy Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2817) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the pet food manufacturing facility located in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 53.23 tpy PM-10, 15.63 tpy PM-2.5, 0.40 tpy SOx, 20.59 tpy NOx, 25.35 tpy CO, 4.64 tpy VOC, and 6.16 tpy total HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11—123.22 as well as requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subparts Dc-NSPS for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units and 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII-NSPS for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.

36-05165: J.L. Clark, LLC (303 N. Plum Street, Lancaster, PA 17602) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the metal can manufacturing facility located in Lancaster City, Lancaster County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 19.6 tpy of NOx, 16.5 tpy of CO, 1.5 tpy of PM, 20.2 tpy of VOC and 1.1 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface coating processes and 25 Pa. Code § 129.67b, Control of VOC emissions from offset lithographic printing presses and letterpress printing presses.

06-05016: Grafika Commercial Printing, Inc. (710 Johnston Street, Sinking Spring, PA 19608) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the printing facility located in the Borough of Sinking Spring, Berks County. Actual emissions from the facility in 2018 were 12 tons of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.63 and 129.67b.

67-03083: Utz Quality Foods, LLC (900 High Street, Hanover, PA 17331) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the snack food manufacturing facility located in Hanover Borough, York County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2019 are estimated at 20.0 tons NOx; 16.4 tons CO; 1.5 ton PM10; 1.5 ton PM2.5; 1.1 ton VOC; 0.1-ton SOx; 0.4-ton hexane; and 0.4 ton total HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollut-ants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (Source IDs 902, 903 and 904) and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines (Source ID 901).

Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.

53-00009: Morgan Advanced Materials and Technology, Inc. (1118 East 2nd Street, Coudersport, PA 16915) to issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for their Coudersport facility located in Eulalia Township, Potter County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 53-00009. The facility's main sources include natural gas-fired space heaters rated 0.8 MMBtu/hr and less; four natural gas-fired space heaters rated at 5.0 MMBtu/hr; one natural gas-fired space heater rated at 3.0 MMBtu/hr; resin batch mixer; nine bake ovens controlled by afterburners; three graphitizers; resin impregnation/curing operation; carbon batch mixers controlled by impinge units, thermal oxidizer, and filter panels; four baking ovens controlled by thermal oxidizers; three diesel-fired emergency generators; three natural gas-fired generators; one parts washer; three spray booths venting internally; two oxidation kilns; three exo gas generators; a batch oven controlled by a thermal oxidizer; purbide E reactors, and a graphite coating operation. The facility has potential emissions of 20.71 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (tpy) of carbon monoxide, 29.72 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 91.91 tpy of sulfur oxides, 29.88 tpy of volatile organic compounds, 4.52 tpy of particulate matter less than 10 microns in size, 4.52 tpy of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size, and 24,598 tpy of greenhouse gases (i.e. carbon dioxide equivalent). Revisions include adding sources determined to be of minor significance through the Request for Determination process. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts IIII and JJJJ, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. 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 570-327-3636.

Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.

20-00040: Advanced Cast Products, Inc. (18771 Mill St., Meadville, PA 16335-3644). The Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a new State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the iron foundry located in Vernon Township, Crawford County. The facility's primary emission sources include the casting processes, natural gas-fired process heaters, miscellaneous natural gas usage, degreasing units, and non-emergency generators. The potential emissions, after permit limitations, of the major pollutants from the facility are as follows: 28.56 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 82.88 TPY CO, 4.41 TPY VOC, 1.19 TPY total HAPs (hazardous air pollutants), 62.78 TPY PM-10, 45.86 TPY PM-2.5, and 5.03 TPY SOx. The facility is a synthetic minor and has taken a voluntary throughput limit of 30,000 TPY of metal processed in Sources 103 and 103A at the facility so as to not exceed 100 tons per year of CO emissions. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZZ, NESHAP for Iron and Steel Foundries Area Sources. The engines are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.

25-00954: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., Summit Compressor Station (520 Robison Road West, Erie, PA 16509). The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit of a natural gas compressor station located in Summit Township, Erie County. Permitted air contamination sources are two natural gas-fired compressor engines, a natural gas-fired emergency generator engine, a natural gas dehydration unit, a parts washer, various combustion sources, and miscellaneous sources of fugitive emissions. To be Synthetic Minor, the facility has a NOx elective restriction of 99.9 tons in any 12-month rolling period. In this renewal, tanks and vessels, pneumatic devices, venting and blowdowns, fugitive emission components, and pigging operations are added as permitted sources for emissions inventory purposes. A detailed source test submittal procedure based on Source Testing Section's latest instructions is added. A reporting requirement intended for compliance demonstration with the NOx elective restriction is revised to agree with a current recordkeeping requirement.

37-00271: Allegheny Mineral Corporation Princeton Plant (P.O. Box 1022, One Glade Park East, Kittanning, PA 16201). The Department intends to issue a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the facility located in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The facility processes limestone. The primary sources at the facility include a dry crushing and screening process and a wet crushing and screening process. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants and the applicable requirements have been included in the renewal permit. Potential Total Suspended Particulate emissions from the facility are estimated at approximately 48.4 TPY based on 1,000,000 tons of production. The potential PM-10 emissions are approximately 15.0 TPY. The potential PM2.5 emissions are 1.3 TPY. The renewal permit also contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.

42-00196: KC Midstream Solutions, LLC (424 S. 27th St., Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15203). The Department intends to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the Swamp Angel Compressor Station located in Lafayette Township, McKean County. The facility is a Natural Minor. Actual Reported Emissions for the calendar year 2019 are as follows: 11.73 tons CO; 7.86 tons NOx; 0.0485 ton Particulate Matter; 0.0116 ton SOx; 2.753 tons VOC; and 0.7679 ton all combined HAPs. The primary sources at the facility include natural gas fueled heaters and reboilers with a combined rating of 1.5 million Btu/hr., a natural gas fueled 1,265 hp compressor engine, a natural gas fueled 840 hp compressor engine, and a TEG dehydration unit. The facility is subject to the following Federal standards: 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart KKK, Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC From Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HH, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities; and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.

PLAN APPROVALS


Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.

Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2531.

 Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Downs Racing LP (1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-7002) for their facility located in Plains Twp., Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00131B will be incorporated into a State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

Plan Approval No. 40-00131B is for the installation of three boilers, seven emergency generators and one fire pump at their facility. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for visible emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.22 for Sulfur Compound Emissions. The company is subject to NSPS Subpart Dc requirements for the boilers. The generators are subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII requirements. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements. For further details, contact Ray Kempa at (570) 826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

 Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 40-00131B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments 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 the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.

COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

 Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); 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); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). 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 of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above 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 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 above 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 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).

 Written comments or objections related to 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.

 Requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), 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.

 Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.

Coal Applications Received

Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:


Table 1

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l
Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l
Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l
Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l
pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.

Coal Applications Received

Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Janet Turner).

17990112 and NPDES PA0238350. Forcey Coal, Inc., 475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661, permit renewal for continued passive treatment system on a bituminous surface mine located in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 128.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Banian Run and Unnamed Tributary to Banian Run to Clearfield Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 15, 2020.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).

Permit No. 54773017R7. KK Coal, LLC (P.O. Box 8, Cumbola, PA 17930), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in East Norwegian and Blythe Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 259.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: April 23, 2020.

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 Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724.769.1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).

NPDES No. PA0214612 (Mining Permit No. 17921603), Greenwood Processing & Loading Complex, LLC, 1340 Hoyt Road, Curwensville, PA 16833, a renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for coal preparation activities and a revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit to add a seep to the treatment system for Bells Landing Tipple in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County, affecting 18.4 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use: CWF. West Branch Susquehanna River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete: July 19, 2019. The application was received: June 18, 2019.

 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: West Branch Susquehanna River

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 54` 51" Long: 78° 37` 49") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
ParameterMinimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0
Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90
Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
pH (S.U.) 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) - - - Report

Outfall 002 discharges to: West Branch Susquehanna River

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 54` 49" Long: 78° 37` 44") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
ParameterMinimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0
Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90
Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0
Oil & Grease (mg/l) - 15 30 30
Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - -
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report

Outfall 003 discharges to: West Branch Susquehanna River

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 54` 56" Long: 78° 37` 43") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
ParameterMinimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0
Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90
Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
pH (S.U.) 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) - - - Report

 EPA waiver is not in effect.

Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Janet Turner).

NPDES No. PA0115622 (Mining Permit No. 17860135), Strishock LLC, P.O. Box 1006, DuBois, PA 15801 renewal of an NPDES permit for a surface coal mine in Brady, Sandy, and Union Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 367.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Laborde Branch and Stony Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Luthersburg Branch and Laborde Branch TMDL. Application received: December 2, 2019.

 The following outfalls discharge to Laborde Branch:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type
002 N Sedimentation (Sed Pond B)
017 N Treatment

 The following outfall discharges to Stoney Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type
005 N Sedimentation (Sed Pond E)

 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:

Outfall(s): 017 (All Weather Conditions) 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) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report
Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 002 and 005 (Dry Weather Conditions) 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) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report
Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 002 and 005 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5
Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report
Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 002 and 005 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.

 This 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 are 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.

New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).

NPDES No. PA0278459 (GFCC No. 65-20-01), David L. Patterson, Jr., 12 Short Cut Road, Smithfield, PA 15478, new NPDES permit for a Government Financed Construction Contract (GFCC) reclamation project located in Salem Township, Fayette County, affecting 32.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Beaver Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Beaver Run Reservoir. Application received: April 13, 2020.

 The following outfalls drain to the UNT to Beaver Run.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type
001 N SWO
002 N MDT

 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls at all times are as follows:

30-DayDailyInstant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Total Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7
Total Manganese (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90
Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor and Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor and Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor and Report
Alkalinity must be greater than acidity at all times.
pH must be between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times.

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