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LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907)
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P. S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Northumberland National Bank—Middleburg Branch, Franklin Township, Snyder County. Molese- vich Environmental, LLC, PO Box 654, Lewisburg, PA 17837 on behalf of Northumberland National Bank, 245 Front St., Northumberland, PA 17857 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with #2 heating oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard. The intended future use of the property will be commercial.
Staimen Recycling Accident, Route 220 Northbound, Laporte Township, Sullivan County. Pennsylvania Tectonics, Inc., 826 Main St., Peckville, PA 18452 on behalf of Staimen Recycling, Inc., 201 Hepburn St., Williamsport, PA 17703 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and surface water contaminated with diesel fuel, hydraulic oil and used motor oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Swineford National Bank, Middleburg Borough, Snyder County. BlackRock Environmental, LLC, P. O. Box 288, Nazareth, PA 18064 on behalf of Fulton Financial Corporation, One Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17602 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with #2 heating oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Site Specific Standard. Intended future use of the property will be commercial—Swineford National Bank.
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.
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
57-00004A: Central New York Oil & Gas, LLC (800 Robinson Road, Owego, NY 13827) for construction of a natural gas compressor station incorporating an 8,180 horsepower natural gas-fired compressor engine and a 6,315 natural gas-fired compressor engine at their site in Davidson Township, Sullivan County. The respective facility is a state only (natural minor) facility for which a state only operating permit has not been issued.
The Department's review of the information submitted by Central New York Oil & Gas, LLC indicates that construction of the natural gas compressor station will meet 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 construction of the station. Additionally, if the Department determines the station is operating in compliance with all plan approval conditions, the conditions established in the plan approval will be incorporated into a state only (natural minor) operating permit.
The following is a summary of the conditions that the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements:
1. The air contaminant emissions from the 8,180 horsepower Caterpillar model G16CM34 compressor engine shall not exceed the following limitations:
• nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2)—0.50 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 9.02 pounds per hour and 39.50 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• carbon monoxide—0.24 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 4.29 pounds per hour and 18.80 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• volatile organic compounds—0.15 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 2.71 pounds per hour and 11.85 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• sulfur oxides—(SOx, expressed as SO2)—0.03 pounds per hour and 0.14 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• particulate matter/PM-10—0.54 pounds per hour and 2.38 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• hazardous air pollutants (including formaldehyde)—1.13 pounds per hour and 4.94 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• formaldehyde—0.034 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 0.61 pounds per hour and 2.65 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
2. The air contaminant emissions from the 6,135 horsepower Caterpillar model G12CM34 compressor engine shall not exceed the following limitations:
• nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2)—0.50 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 6.76 pounds per hour and 29.60 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• carbon monoxide—0.24 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 3.22 pounds per hour and 14.10 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• volatile organic compounds—0.15 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 2.03 pounds per hour and 8.89 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• sulfur oxides—(SOx, expressed as SO2)—0.02 pounds per hour and 0.11 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• particulate matter/PM-10—0.41 pounds per hour and 1.78 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• hazardous air pollutants (including formaldehyde)—0.84 pounds per hour and 3.68 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• formaldehyde—0.034 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 0.45 pounds per hour and 1.99 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
3. The oxidation catalysts shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the differential pressure and outlet temperature of the catalyst.
4. The permittee shall keep a maintenance plan for the compressor engines and shall, to the extent practicable, maintain and operate the engines in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for minimizing emissions.
5. The air contaminant emissions from the 1,450 horsepower (1,025 kilowatt) Dresser Waukesha model L5794LT emergency generator engine shall not exceed the following limitations:
• nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2)—1.90 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 3.04 pounds per hour and 0.76 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• carbon monoxide—1.80 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 2.88 pounds per hour and 0.72 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• non-methane hydrocarbons—0.34 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 1.10 pounds per hour and 0.27 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• particulate matter/PM-10—0.11 pounds per hour and 0.03 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
• hazardous air pollutants (including formaldehyde)—0.82 pounds per hour and 0.21 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
6. The compressor engines and emergency generator engine shall only be fired on natural gas.
7. The emergency generator engine shall not be operated more than 500 hours in any 12 consecutive month period.
8. The emergency generator engine shall not be operated more than 100 hours per year to perform maintenance checks and readiness testing. The emergency generator engine may be operated up to 50 hours per year in non-emergency situations, but those 50 hours are counted towards the 100 hours per year provided for maintenance and testing.
9. The compressor engines and emergency generator engine shall comply with all applicable requirements specified in Subpart JJJJ of the federal Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR 60.4230 through 60.4248.
10. The compressor engines and emergency generator engine shall comply with all applicable requirements specified in Subpart ZZZZ of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, 40 CFR 63.6580—63.6675.
11. The total combined emission of fugitive volatile organic compounds from leaks at valves, flanges, fittings and other pipe connections, as well as from periodic blowdowns performed for maintenance, shall not exceed 0.38 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
10-374A: Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC, Black Run Mine (225 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) for installation of a sand and gravel processing plant at 144 Brandon Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. Sources at the site will include primary and secondary crushing, conveying systems, material stockpiles, screening operations, plant roadways and truck loading/unloading. This facility is located in Worth Township, Butler County.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 10-374A to Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC for primary and secondary crushing, conveying systems, material stockpiles, screening operations, plant roadways and truck loading/unloading, for the Black Run Mine facility located in Worth Township, Butler County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into a facility Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Section 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 10-374A is for the installation of primary and secondary crushing, conveying systems, material stockpiles, screening operations, plant roadways and truck loading/unloading. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the combined subject sources will have the potential to emit approximately 28.58 tons per year of particulate matter.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice and additional requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-949-7935
67-05029: Wire Company Holdings, Inc.—dba New York Wire (500 E. Middle Street, Hanover, PA 17331) for their wire cloth manufacturing facility in Hanover Borough, York 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 amendment to incorporate an ownership change for the previous NYW Realty LLC facility.
The subject facility has potential volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions of more than 50 tons per year. 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 Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests. Daniel C. Husted, 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.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
03-00185: Vista Metals, Inc. (1024 East Smithfield Street, McKeesport, PA 15135) for the continued operation of a carbide facility at Kittanning, E. Franklin Township, Armstrong County.
In accordance with 25 Pa Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Vista Metals, Inc. to authorize the continued operation of a carbide facility located at Kittanning, E. Franklin Township, Armstrong County. The facility consists of four attritors, six ball mills, two Ross dryers, one heptane storage tank, two condensers, a torit dust collector and other miscellaneous equipment associated with this type of operations. Pollutant in concern emitted from this facility is VOCs. Company has taken an emission cap of 35 tons/yr of VOCs.
The proposed SOOP renewal contains conditions relating to monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice standards.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Operating Permit renewal may submit the information to Barbara Hatch, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 412-442-5226. Written comments must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments,
Identification of the proposed Operating Permit (SOOP-03-00185), 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.
03-00179: Leading Technologies, Inc. (1153 Industrial Park Road, Leechburg, PA 15656) for continued operation for manufacturing semiconductor lead frames and other electronic interconnecting products at Parks Township, Armstrong County.
In accordance with 25 Pa Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Leading Technologies, Inc. to authorize the continued operation for manufacturing semiconductor lead frames and other electronic interconnecting products at Parks Township, Armstrong County. The facility consists of two boilers, electroplating system, rack plate machine, parts cleaning machine, scrubbers and other miscellaneous equipment associated with this type of operations. Emissions from this facility are less than 1 ton per year of PM, 1 ton per year of VOCs and 1 ton per year of HAPs. The proposed SOOP renewal contains conditions relating to monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice standards.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Operating Permit renewal may submit the information to Barbara Hatch, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 412-442-5226. Written comments must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments,
Identification of the proposed Operating Permit (SOOP-03-00179), 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481 Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
20-00135: Clear Lake Lumber (409 Main Street, Spartansburg, PA 16434) to issue a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for their sawmill and hardwood flooring facility Spartansburg Borough, Crawford County. The sources at the facility include a wood fired boiler controlled by a cyclone, chipper room, sawmill operations, a reman shed for sorting and cutting lumber, the planer shed, planer silo, boiler silo, and cyclones / baghouses for control of the particulate emission. The facility is a natural minor. The facility is an Area Source for MACT. The wood fired boiler is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—NESHAP for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers at Area Sources. 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.
24-00165: Elkhorn Gas Processing, LLC (4613 E. 91st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137) to issue a new State Only Operating Permit for the facility in Jones Township, Elk County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include a dehydrator, storage tanks, and compressor 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.
24-00166: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. (PO Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512-2081) to issue a new State Only Operating Permit for their facility in Highland Township, Elk County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include a compressor engine and an auxiliary generator. 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.
24-00169: Modern Industries, Inc.—US Heat Treaters Div. (129 Green Rd, Kersey, PA 15846-8905) to issue a new State Only Operating Permit for their facility in Fox Township, Elk County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility are five furnaces. 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.
37-00011: Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (925 State Route 18, New Wilmington, PA 16142-5023) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the facility in Wilmington Township, Lawrence County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include boilers, a dryer, 2 waste water treatment reactors, emergency generators, and a parts washer. 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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
30841313 and NPDES No. PA 0022594, Consolidation Coal Company, (CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive), to renew the permit for the Dilworth Mine in Cumberland Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 7, 2011. Application received: February 17, 2011.
56743704 and NPDES No. PA 0214931, Robindale Energy Services, Inc., (224 Grange Hall road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920), to renew the permit for the Penn Pocahontas Coal Refuse Site in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit. Receiving Stream: Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The application was considered administratively complete on September 7, 2011. Application received: January 27, 2011.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
10860105 and NPDES No. PA0107051. Mahoning Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 44, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Slippery Rock and Worth Townships, Butler County affecting 251.0 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Wolf Creek, unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, and Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 6, 2011.
10060103. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Clay and Center Townships, Butler County affecting 218.0 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary No. 6 to Stony Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 7, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54940202R3. Direnzo Coal Company, (1389 Bunting Street, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Branch Township, Schuylkill County affecting 30.3 acres, receiving stream: West Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: August 26, 2011.
54960202R3. 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 coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal, surface mine and coal preparation plant operation in Union, Butler and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 1071.0 acres, receiving streams: Shenandoah and Mahanoy Creeks, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: August 26, 2011.
54-305-019GP12. Rausch Creek Land, LP, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 54803203C5 in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: August 29, 2011
19-305-001GP12. Blaschak Coal Corp., (P. O. Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 19950101C12 in Conyngham Township, Columbia County. Application received: August 30, 2011.
Noncoal Applications Received
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
10060306. Quality Aggregates, Inc. (4955 Steuben- ville Pike, Suite 245, Pittsburgh, PA 15205). Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0258211 in Marion Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Five unnamed tributaries to Blacks Creek and Blacks Creek, one unnamed tributary to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek, both classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 6, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
58080850. Jeb's PA Bluestone Quarry, LLC, (850 Baptist Hill Road, Hallstead, PA 18822), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Great Bend Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres on property owned by John Buffamonte. Application received: August 29, 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 Chapter 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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0235610 (Mining Permit No. 30031301), Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the 4 West Mine in Dunkard and Perry Townships, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 40.0, Underground Acres Affected 2278.0. Receiving Streams: Dunkard Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Meadow Run, and Unnamed Tributary to Glade Run, all classified for the following use: WWF. Dunkard Creek TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on November 30, 2009. Application received October 23, 2009.
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 proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 001 is .27 MGD
Outfall 001 discharges to: Dunkard Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 Lat: 39° 45` 21" Long: 80° 00` 31" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor & Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor & Report
1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 002 is 2.0 MGD
For the period ______ to ______ .
Outfall 002 discharges to: Dunkard Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 Lat: 39° 45` 36" Long: 80° 00` 02" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 1.25 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor & Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Sulfates (mg/l) 250 Sulfates (mg/l)2 850 1700 2125 Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor & Report
1 The parameter is applicable at all times. 2 The implementation of the limit for sulfates is subject to a Compliance Schedule as described below in Part B. In the interim, the following limits for sulfates apply throughout the pendency of the compliance schedule.
The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 003 is .07 MGD
Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Meadow Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 Lat: 39° 45` 39" Long: 80° 01` 30" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) Monitor & Report Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor & Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor & Report Specific Conductance (umho) Monitor & Report
1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 004 is .01 MGD
Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Glade Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 Lat: 39° 45` 15" Long: 80° 02` 48" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor & Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor & Report
1The parameter is applicable at all times. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0263249 (Mining permit no. 11110102), Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P. O. Box 556, 210 E. Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658, new NPDES permit for bituminous surface mining in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): South Branch Blacklick Creek, Bracken Run, UNTS to South Branch Blacklick Creek, UNTS to Bracken Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 23, 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 outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Pond 1) Y 002 (Pond 2) Y 003 (Pond 3) Y 004 (Treatment Facility A) Y 005 (Treatment Facility B) Y 006 (Treatment Facility C) Y NPDES No. PA0248924 (Mining permit no. 56010101), Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, affecting 81.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Casselman River, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: August 25, 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 Casselman River.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 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 The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed tributary to Casselman River
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N NPDES No. PA0249904 (Mining permit no. 56060101), Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 194.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Buck Run, UNT to Schrock Run, UNT to Stonycreek River, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: July 11, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to UNT to Buck Run, UNT to Schrock Run, UNT to Stonycreek River.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 (Same as SP1) N 005 (Same as SP2) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 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 Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259021 (Permit No. 16110101). Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface and auger mine in Porter Township, Clarion County, affecting 114.5 acres. Receiving streams: Jacks Run, Long Run & Leisure Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL is Leatherwood Creek & Redbank Creek. Application received: March 3, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to TA to Long Run, TB to Leisure Run, TC to Long Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA Y TB Y TC Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 2.25 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to A to Long Run, B to Leisure Run, C to Jacks Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A Y B Y C Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5
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