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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 11-1098a

[41 Pa.B. 3546]
[Saturday, July 2, 2011]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

AIR QUALITY

PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS

 The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.

 The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.

 Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.

 Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval or Operating Permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.

 Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

 Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—143, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.

PLAN APPROVALS


Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.

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

Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636

24-083T: Mersen USA—St Mary's (215 Stackpole Street, St Mary's, PA 15857) formerly known as Carbone of America, for the installation of a new graphitizing furnace. This action is under Plan Approval 24-083T for their facility at 1032 Trout Run Road, in the City of St Mary's, Elk County.


Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.

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

Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920

23-0038D: Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority—DELCORA (P. O. Box 999, Chester, PA 19016) for replacement of the auxiliary fuel burners on each of two (2) sewage sludge incinerators in the City of Chester, Delaware County. DELCORA is a major facility. The new burners will be dual fuel fired, #2 fuel oil and natural gas, compared with the existing burners which are only #2 fuel oil fired. There will be no change in number, location or capacity of the replacement burners, compared with the existing burners. No increases in emissions are requested. Emission limits for each incinerator for all pollutants (particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, total hydrocarbons) in the facility Operating Permit, 23-00038 will remain unchanged.

 With Plan Approval 23-0038D, DELCORA is taking additional restrictions in volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. The combined VOC emissions from both incinerators will be limited to 24.90 tons per year on a 12-month rolling sum basis. A Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL) for NOx of 82.56 tons/year is set, in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.218.

 No changes to the incinerators, besides the burner replacement, are authorized under this Plan Approval. The Plan Approval will include monitoring, testing and recordkeeping requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

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

53-00001F: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (1001 Louisiana Street, PO Box 2511, Houston TX 77252-2511) for the existing installation of an oxidation catalyst on an existing reciprocating internal combustion engine located at Station 313 in Hebron Township, Potter County. The respective facility is a major facility and operates under Title V Operating Permit 53-00001.

 The Department's review of the information contained in the application indicates that the installation of the oxidation catalyst meets all applicable air quality regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants. Based on these findings, the Department intends to issue a plan approval for the installation of an oxidation catalyst. Additionally, if the Department determines that the respective control device is operating in compliance with all plan approval conditions, the conditions established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V Operating Permit 53-00001 via an administrative amendment pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.450.

 All applicable regulatory requirements relating to fugitive, visible, and malodorous emissions standards and additional requirements regarding malfunctions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting have been included in the proposed plan approval. In addition to the above requirements, the following is a list of conditions that the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements:

 1. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b, the permittee shall equip control device ID C111 with instrumentation to monitor pressure drop across control device ID C111 and the inlet gas temperature of control device ID C111 and shall monitor these parameters on a continuous basis.

 2. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b, the permittee shall keep records of the following information:

 (1) The number of hours that source ID P111 is operated on a monthly basis.

 (2) The test report and/or supporting calculations used to verify compliance with the nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and sulfur oxides emissions limitations for Source ID P111.

 (3) 4-hour averages of the inlet temperature of control device ID C111.

 (4) 1-hour averages of the pressure drop across control device ID C111.

 (5) The analysis report(s) of the investigation(s) conducted when the pressure drop increased above the established limit based upon pressure drop data collected during testing.

 (6) The date and the total hours of operation of source ID P111 at the time of the catalyst replacement and/or cleaning.

 (7) The manufacturer's recommended timeline and frequency of catalyst replacement and/or cleaning.

 These records shall be kept for a minimum of five (5) years and shall be made available to the Department upon request.

 3. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b, the permittee shall construct and operate control device ID C111 in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and good air pollution control practices. The permittee shall follow the manufacturer's recommended timeline and frequency for catalyst replacement and cleaning.

 4. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b, the carbon monoxide emissions from source ID P111 shall be controlled by an oxidation catalyst (control device ID C111). The permittee shall not operate source ID P111 without the simultaneous operation of control device ID C111.

 A copy of the plan approval application is available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-3693. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3648.

08-313-004K: Global Tungsten & Powders, Corp. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848-0504), for the proposed construction of process equipment (Source IDs P211) to manufacture ammonium paratungstate (APT) and associated control device and increase throughput for existing equipment that produces APT for their facility, located in North Towanda Township, Bradford County. This is a state only facility. The facility has taken a synthetic minor restriction to limit the carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds emissions below the major thresholds.

 The Department's review of the information contained in the application submitted by GTP indicates that the ammonia emissions from the proposed seven tanks and three presses controlled by the proposed Bionomics scrubber and the existing sources with increase throughput will comply with applicable air quality 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 this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction.

 The emissions from the proposed new sources will not exceed 0.09 tons of ammonia per year. The following is a summary of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12.

 Work practice requirements to install and operate the sources and control device in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and good air pollution control practices.

 Monitoring and Recordkeeping conditions to verify compliance with the applicable requirements and good air pollution control practices.

 A copy of the plan approval application and the Department's review is available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-3693. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3648.

Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

Contact: B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers - Telephone: 412-442-4163/5226

04-00731: U.S. Electrofused Minerals, Inc. (600 Steel Street Aliquippa, PA 15001) for installation and initial temporary operation of a mineral processing facility at their facility in Aliquippa City, Beaver County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-04-00731 to allow the installation and initial temporary operation of a mineral processing facility at the U.S. Electrofused Minerals Plant located in Aliquippa city, Beaver County.

 Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 0.17 tons of particulate matter and particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM/PM10) per year. Best available technology (BAT) for the proposed sources is the installation of a fabric collector unit TAV-MAC of capacity 23,428 ACFM to control the air emissions, and proper operation and maintenance. The authorization is subject to appropriate regulatory standards including limitations on visible fugitive & malodors emissions as well as work practice, maintenance, stack testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with Pa. Code Title 25 Subchapter F.

 Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to Jesse Parihar, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Each written comment must contain the following:

 Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.

 Identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-04-00731).

 Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.

 All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. For additional information you may contact Jesse Parihar at 412-442-4030.

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

Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief - Telephone: 814-332-6636

42-184J: Keystone Powdered Metal Co. (289 Eberl Street, St. Mary's, PA 15857) for modification of throughput restrictions associated with an existing induction heat treater in Lewis Run Borough, McKean County.

 Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.424(b), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval for their facility located in Lewis Run Borough, McKean County. This plan approval is for the modification of throughput restrictions associated with an existing induction heat treater. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the facility's Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.

 Plan Approval No. 42-184J is for the modification of throughput restrictions associated with an existing induction heat treater (Source ID 4733). The installation of this unit was previously permitted by the Department under Plan Approval 42-184H. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the subject source will have potential emissions of 0.016 ton per year of particulate matter, all of which will be particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM-10).

 The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the address shown below. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340, for an appointment.

 Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the address shown below. Comments must be received, by the Department, within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the following:

 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments.

 2. Identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 42-184J.

 3. Concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.

 A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to John Guth, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.

OPERATING PERMITS


Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

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

Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920

23-00038: Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority—Western Regional Treatment Plant—DELCORA (100 E 5th Street, P. O. Box 999, Chester, PA 19016) for renewal of the facility's Title V Operating Permit originally issued on August 8, 2006 at 3201 West Front Street, City of Chester, Delaware County. The major sources of pollution at the facility are VOC, NOx, SOx, CO, HAP and PM. The operation is subjected to federal NSPS and NESHAP regulations. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section - Telephone: 717-949-7935

22-05012: ArcelorMittal, LLC (215 South Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113) for operation of steel ingot and rail track plant in Steelton Borough, Dauphin County. This is a renewal of their Title V Operating permit issued in January 2006.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425, and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the above- mentioned facility.

 The actual annual emissions based on the 2010 data were approximately 466 tons of NOx, 238 tons of CO, 34 tons of SOx, 21 tons of PM10, and 26 tons of VOC including less than 2 tons 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.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:

 • Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.

 • Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.

 • A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.

 Daniel C. Husted, P.E., West Permitting Section Chief may be contacted at (717) 705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.

 Permits issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code Section 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or permits issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to the EPA for review and approval.

31-05011: U S Silica Co.—Mapleton Depot Plant (12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17052) for operation of rock crushing operation in Brady Township, Huntingdon County. This is a renewal of their Title V Operating permit issued in August 2005.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425, and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.

 The actual annual emissions based on the 2010 data were approximately 56 tons of PM10 including 28 tons of PM2.5 and less than 1 tons 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.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:

 • Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.

 • Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.

 • A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.

 Daniel C. Husted, P.E., West Permitting Section Chief may be contacted at (717) 705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.

 Permits issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code Section 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or permits issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to the EPA for review and approval.

06-05040: East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. (PO Box 147, Deka Road, Lyon Station, PA 19536) for the operation of a secondary lead smelter facility in Richmond Township, Berks County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Title V Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.

 The subject facility had approximate actual emissions in 2010 of the following main pollutants (amounts listed are in tons per year): carbon monoxide: 25, nitrogen oxides: 58, particulate matter: 8, sulfur oxides: 48, VOC: 10, lead: 0.13, total hazardous air pollutants (HAP): 0.16. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart X, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Secondary Lead Smelting, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 64, Compliance Assurance Monitoring, and 25 Pa. Code Section 129.91, Control of Major Sources of NOx and VOC, Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT).

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:

 • Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.

 • Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.

 • A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.

 Thomas J. Hanlon, P.E., Chief, East Permitting Section may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.

 Permits issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code Section 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or permits issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval.

21-05002: PPG Industries, Inc. (400 Park Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015) for operation of their flat glass manufacturing facility in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.463, the Department has received an application and intends to issue a revised Title V Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.

 Recent regulations under Section 129 reduce allowable nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission levels and establish detailed monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the facility's two glass melting furnaces. The company has requested an alternative compliance schedule for the No. 1 melting furnace in accordance with Section 129.304(c) which expressly provides for such measures. The compliance date for the No. 1 furnace will be extended to 180 days after startup following the next scheduled cold shutdown now planned for 2020. The permit revision will also establish requirements to minimize overall NOx emissions from the facility during the interim period.

 Facility actual emissions for calendar year 2009 included 2,640 tons of NOx, 571 tons of sulfur oxides and 328 tons of particulate matter.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:

 • Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.

 • Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.

 • A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.

 Daniel C. Husted, PE, Chief, West Permitting Section, may be contacted at 717-705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.

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

Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131

24-00083: Mersen USA—St. Mary's-PA Corp.—previously Carbone of America Industries Corp. (215 Stackpole Street, Saint Mary's, PA 15857-1401) for renewal of their Title V Operating Permit to manufacture Carbon and Graphite Products in the City of Saint Mary's, Elk County. The facility's major emission sources include crushers, coke and graphite mills, screening operation, pulverizers, blenders, mixers, curing ovens, CBH kilns, carbottom kilns, dryers, jet mill, graphite machining lathes, extrusion press, pit oven, batch graphitizers, excess air ovens, graphite machining saw grinders, two parts washers, Raymond mills, miscellaneous sources exhaust outside the facility and isostatic system. The facility is a major facility due to its potential to emit of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter. Therefore, the facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The facility is also subject to the Compliance Assurance Monitoring Rule (CAM) found in 40 CFR Part 64. Appropriate permit conditions to address the applicable CAM requirements have been included in the permit.


Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.

Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428

Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920

23-00101: Esschem, Inc. (4000 Columbia Avenue, Linwood, PA 19061) for a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Natural Minor Permit in Lower Chichester Township, Delaware County to manufacture acrylic polymers and monomers for medical devices and the cosmetic industry. The sources of emissions include boilers, the Methacrylate Polymerization process and a scrubber. The facility has a potential to emit less than 25 tons per year of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and less than 10 tons per year of Hazardous Air Pollutants, (Methyl Methacrylate). Monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.

09-00068: Orchard Hill Memorial Park, Inc.—d/b/a Abbey Glen Pet Memorial Services (80 Kelly Road, Quakertown, PA 18951) for renewal of a State Only Operating Permit (''SOOP'') No. 09-00068 in Richland Township, Bucks County. The facility's air emissions sources consist of four animal crematory units, one of which was installed in 2006 under General Plan Approval and General Permit (GP-14) No. 09-301-124GP. This is the only change that has occurred at the facility since the SOOP was issued in 2005.

 The potential to emit nitrogen oxides (''NOx'') from the animal crematory units/facility exceeds 25 tons per year; however, Orchard Hill Memorial Park, Inc., has elected to restrict the hours of operation for the animal crematory units such that the NOx emissions from the facility will not exceed 18.3 tons per year.

 The SOOP will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790

Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507

64-00011: Wayco, Inc. (P. O. Box Y, Waymart, PA 18472-0240) for a sand and gravel processing plant in South Canaan Township, Wayne County. The facility's main sources include one primary crusher, one twin roll crusher, two three-deck screens, conveyors and one diesel fired generator. The proposed State-only Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emissions limitations, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards designed to ensure facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations. This is a renewal of a State-Only Operating Permit.

39-00080: Muhlenberg College (2400 West Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104-5564) for colleges, universities, and professional schools facility in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. This is a renewal of the State-Only Synthetic Minor operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emissions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

54-00058: Leed Foundry, Inc. (Wade Road, PO Box 98, St. Clair, PA 17970) for operation of their foundry operations in St. Clair Borough, Schuylkill County. This is an initial State-Only Synthetic Minor operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emissions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

35-00050: Maple Hill Cemetery (68 East St. Mary's Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for crematory operations in Archbald, Lackawanna County. The proposed State Only Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emissions limitations, monitoring, record keeping, reporting, and work practice standards used to maintain facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations. This is a renewal of a State-Only Operating Permit.

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

Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-949-7935

06-03096: Lucas Lane, Inc. (10 Lucas Lane, Bernville, PA 19506) for oil filter recycling unit in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.

 The subject facility has actual emissions of 0.12 tpy of SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:

 • Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.

 • Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.

 • A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.

 Thomas Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.

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

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

19-00021: UAE Coal Corp (P. O. Box 306, Mount Carmel, PA 17851) for issuance of a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for operation of its Harmony Mine facility located in Conyngham Township, Columbia County. UAE Coal Corp. operates four combustion units all rated 0.175 MMBtu/hr (Source 031), a wet coal screening plant (Source ID P101), a portable screen plant (Source ID P102), a remote-reservoir parts washer (Source P103), and a 75 bhp emergency hoist generator (Source ID P104). The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue State-Only Operating Permit 19-00021. The proposed renewal operating permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.

Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174

63-00632 American Iron Oxide Co. (7 Foster Plaza, 661 Andersen Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, 15220-2700) for operation of a waste pickle liquor treatment/recycling facility in Allenport, Washington County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424—127.425, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a State Only Operating permit for the operation of a waste pickle liquor treatment/recycling facility located in Allenport, Washington County.

 Sources at this facility include a spray roaster, a natural gas-fired boiler, two iron oxide storage bins, a truck unloading/loading station, a scrap dissolver tank, a ferric processing vessel, twelve waste pickle liquor/hydrochloric acid storage tanks, and plant paved roads and surfaces. Annual emissions from the facility are estimated to be approximately 4.9 tons of total particulate matter, 4.7 tons of hydrochloric acid and 2.2 tons of chlorine. Emissions from these sources are controlled through the use of an absorber, two scrubbers, two baghouses, and a vacuum sweeper. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of Title 25 PA Code, Chapters 121 through 145. The Department believes that the facility will meet these requirements by complying with State Only Operating Permit conditions relating to restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards:

 Those who wish to object to the permit or to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this State Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Nicholas Waryanka, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Each written comment must contain the following: Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, Identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify Operating Permit OP-63-00632), and Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.

 All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with PA Code Title 25 § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.

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

Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131

10-00288: Bear Metallurgical Manufacturing (679 East Butler Road, Butler, PA 16002-9127) for renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the ferroalloy production facility in Summit Township, Butler County. The sources at the facility include the ferroalloy product line controlled by a baghouse, the ferroalloy co-product line controlled by a baghouse, a remote reservoir parts cleaner, and additional trivial sources. The facility is a natural minor. 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.

24-00135: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp.—Island Run Compressor Station (R.D. 2, St. Mary's, PA 15857) for a Synthetic Minor Permit to operate a natural gas compressor station in Ridgeway Township, Elk County.

33-00107: Beverage Air Corporation (119 Progress Street, Brookville, PA 15825), for renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturing facility located in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County. The sources at the facility include dip coating metallic parts (Source 107), wipe down of sheet metal and metal parts with solvent (Source 101), powder coatings which are baked onto the part in a natural gas-fired curing oven (Source 102), miscellaneous gas usage (Source 031) an emergency generator (Source 103), and two air make up units (Source 105). The facility is a natural minor. 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.

COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

 Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).

 The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.

 Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.

 Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.

 A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

 When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.

Coal Applications Received

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900

11110102 and NPDES No. PA0263249. Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P. O. Box 556, 210 E. Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and South Branch Blacklick Creek and unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. The application includes a stream encroachment to upgrade an existing access road within the barrier of unnamed tributary ''B'' to Bracken Run. The application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received May 23, 2011.

56110105 and NPDES No. PA0263257. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Southampton Township, Somerset County, affecting 318.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to the North Branch of Jennings Run and an unnamed tributary to Rush Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery, high quality cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received June 2, 2011.

Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200

17960101 and NPDES No. PA0220256. RES Coal LLC (P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface/auger mine located in Morris township, Clearfield County affecting 189.8 acres. Receiving streams: Hawk Run and two unnamed tributaries classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Renewal application received May 31, 2011.

17000107 and NPDES No. PA0242951. King Coal Sales, Inc. (P. O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine located in Woodward and Bigler Townships, Clearfield County affecting 167.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Upper Morgan Run classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Transfer application received May 25, 2011.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118

54940203R3. Wilbur White Coal Company, (11 Low Road, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Butler Township, Schuylkill County affecting 23.0 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: May 25, 2011.

19960101R3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223719. City of Philadelphia, Trustee, Acting by the Board of Directors of City Trusts for Girard Estate, (21 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, refuse reprocessing and refuse disposal operation in Conyngham, Union and Butler Townships, Columbia and Schuylkill Counties affecting 876.0 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: May 26, 2011.

49861303R5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225029. Bear Gap Coal Company, (PO Box 64, Spring Glen, PA 17978), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation and addition of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County affecting 2.8 acres, receiving stream: Zerbe Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: May 31, 2011.

54060102R and NPDES Permit No. PA0224524. Kuperavage Enterprises, Inc., (PO Box 99, Middleport, PA 17953), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and refuse disposal operation that includes and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 66.0 acres, receiving stream: Bushey Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 2, 2011.

Noncoal Applications Received

Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200

59020301 and NPDES No. PA0243213. Chad E. Cross (19316 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933). Transfer of an existing industrial mineral surface mine from Jill D. Cross located in Lawrence Township, Tioga County affecting 13.8 acres. Receiving streams: Harts Creek to the Tioga River classified for warm water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Transfer application received: June 1, 2011.

59950301 and NPDES No. PA0220086. Chad E. Cross (19316 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933). Transfer of an existing industrial mineral surface mine from Jill D. Cross located in Sullivan Township, Tioga County affecting 30.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Corey Creek to Corey Creek to the Tioga River classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Transfer application received: June 1, 2011.

MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS

 This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act(33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.

Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities

 For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).

 The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l
Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l
Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l
pH*greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity*
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

 Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities

 The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 77 are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l
Alkalinity exceeding acidity*
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.

 In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.

 More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).

 The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation-Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.

 Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.

 Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

 The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.

Coal NPDES Draft Permits

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900

NPDES No. PA0248851 (Mining permit no. 11000104), Hoffman Mining, Inc., P. O. Box 130, 118 Runway Road, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface-auger mining in Adams Township, Cambria County, affecting 151.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Paint Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: December 20, 2010.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Paint Creek:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001, 002, 003 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

Outfalls:30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

 The storm water outfall(s) listed below discharge to Paint Creek:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
004, 005, 006, 007 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

Outfalls:30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

NPDES No. PA0249998 (Mining permit no. 3366BSM2), PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 109.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Stoneycreek River, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: April 1, 2011.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Stoneycreek River.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 N
002N

NPDES No. PA0249971 (Mining permit no. 56060105), AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface/auger mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 120.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Quemahoning Reservoir/Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: March 8, 2011.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Quemahoning Reservoir/Creek:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001, 003, 005, 007 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

Outfalls:30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits

Cambria District Mining Office:—286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900

NPDES No. PA0213306 (Mining permit no. 07960301), Grannas Brothers Stone & Asphalt Company, Inc., P. O. Box 488, Hollidaysburg PA 16648, renewal of an NPDES permit for a large noncoal (industrial mineral) surface mine operation in Catharine Township, Blair County, affecting 195.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Frankstown Branch Juniata River and Frankstown Branch Juniata River, classified for the following use(s): warm water fishery and trout stocked fishery. Application received: February 14, 2011.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Frankstown Branch Juniata River and Frankstown Branch Juniata River.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
002 (Sediment Pond 2) N
003 (Sediment Pond 3)

NPDES No. PA0213373 (Mining permit no. 05960301), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 77, Church Street, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of an NPDES permit for a large noncoal (industrial mineral) surface mine operation in Snake Spring Valley Township, Bedford County, affecting 383.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Raystown Branch Juniata River, classified for the following use(s): trout stocked fishery. Application received: February 18, 2011.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Raystown Branch Juniata River.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 (Sediment Pond A)—Erosion and Sedimentation Facility
N
002 (Sediment Pond B)—Erosion and Sedimentation Facility
003 (Sediment Pond C)—Mine Drainage Treatment Facility

 The proposed effluent limits for 003 (Sediment Pond C) outfall(s) are as follows:

Outfalls:30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Flow (Discharge Rate) in MGD 1.0 1.0 1.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200

NPDES No. PA0257656 (Mining permit no. 53112802), Goodwin and Sons, 1815 US Route 6 West, Roulette, PA 16746, new NPDES permit for small noncoal surface mine in Roulette Township, Potter County, affecting four acres. Receiving stream(s): Upper Allegheny River, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: May 2, 2011.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Upper Allegheny River:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
DP 1 Y

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