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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law; 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 applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of an 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 may be submitted by a person or an officer or head of 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 the person submitting comments or objections, the 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. The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the mining activity permit, but the issuance of the NPDES permit is contingent upon the approval of the associated mining activity permit.
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that do not exceed the technology-based effluent limitations. The proposed limits are listed in Table 1.
For noncoal mining activities, the proposed limits are in Table 2. Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in coal fields) may require additional 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. The limits will be in the ranges specified in Table 1.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur will be 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 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 Loads.
Persons wishing to comment on NPDES permit applications should submit statements to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application 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. A comment 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 § 92.61. 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 Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
65130701 (Formerly 65831701) and NPDES No. PA0213985. Eastern Associated Coal, LLC, (PO Box 1233, Charleston, WV 25324). To renew the permit for the Delmont Treatment Facility in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County and related NPDES permit for post-mining water treatment. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 4, 2013. Application received December 27, 2012.
30031301. Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501). To revise the permit for the 4 West Mine in Perry Township, Greene County for full extraction mining within the previously permitted subsidence control plan area. Minor forms of stream restoration may occur in any stream overlying the subsidence control plan area. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 5, 2013. Application received November 13, 2012.
30841312. Consolidation Coal Company, (1 Bridge Street, Monongah, WV 26554). To revise the permit for the Blacksville Mine No. 2 in Gilmore Township, Greene County to install 15 degasification boreholes. Surface Acres Proposed: 13.7. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 6, 2013. Application received October 24, 2012.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
33080101. MSM Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 243, DuBois, PA 15801) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County affecting 23.4 acres. Receiving streams: Cable Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: March 4, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54080101R. Michael Coal Company, (P. O. Box 8, Williamstown, PA 17098), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and refuse disposal operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 133.0 acres, receiving streams: Rausch Creek and Swatara Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: February 27, 2013.
54080101C. Michael Coal Company, (P. O. Box 8, Williamstown, PA 17098), correction to an existing anthracite surface mine and refuse disposal operation to update the post-mining land use from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 133.0 acres, receiving streams: Rausch Creek and Swatara Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: February 27, 2013.
35910102R4. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc., (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County affecting 1000.3 acres, receiving streams: Indian Cave Creek and White Oak Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: March 6, 2013.
35910102C6. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc., (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702), correction to an existing anthracite surface mine operation to update the post-mining land use to unmanaged natural habitat in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County affecting 1000.3 acres, receiving streams: Indian Cave Creek and White Oak Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: March 6, 2013.
Noncoal Applications Returned
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17100102 and NPDES No. PA0257273. King Coal Sales, Inc. (P. O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Revision to add auger mining on an existing bituminous surface mine located in Cooper Township, Clearfield County affecting 61.0 acres. Receiving streams: Sulphur Run classified for Cold Water Fishes and Moshannon Creek classified for Trout Stocking. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 5, 2010. Application withdrawn: March 1, 2013.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
37070303. Allegheny Mineral Corp. (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing surface mining permit that has not been activated and NPDES Permit No. PA0258491 in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County affecting 80.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Camp Allegheny. Application received: March 4, 2013.
16030302 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242365. Quality Aggregates, Inc. (4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 245, Pittsburgh, PA 15205) Revision to an existing industrial minerals mine to add 31.0 acres and delete 17.0 acres in Richland & Licking Townships, Clarion County affecting a total of 143.5 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Turkey Run and unnamed tributaries to the Clarion River, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF and CWF respectively. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 6, 2013.
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. PA0600156 (Mining Permit No. 14743701), Pennsylvania Mines, LLC, (PPL Generation, LLC, 2 North Ninth Street, GEN PL6, Allentown, PA 18101). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Pauline Hollow Coal Refusal Disposal Site in Rush Township, Centre County. Surface Acres Affected 150.0. Receiving stream: Moshannon Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Moshannon Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on February 26, 2013. Application received December 20, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Moshannon Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 52` 21.3" Long: 78° 14` 2.3") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.150 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0214540 (Mining Permit No. 03851601), Rosebud Mining Company, (201 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Dutch Run Prep Plant in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. Surface Acres Affected 66.9. Receiving stream: Dutch Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 21, 2012. Application received April 2, 2012.
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.
Outfall 002 discharges to: Dutch Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 41` 11" Long: 79° 19` 14") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.312 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 42.5 85 106.3 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 004 discharges to: Dutch Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 41` 31" Long: 79° 18` 27") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.312 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 42.5 85 106.3 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 005 discharges to: Dutch Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 41` 36" Long: 79° 18` 12") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.312 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 42.5 85 106.3 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0235881 (Mining Permit No. 30080702), Emerald Coal Resources, LP, (PO Box 1020, 158 Portal Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370). A new NPDES and mining activity permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1 Coal Refuse Disposal Area No. 3 in Franklin Township, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 249.8. Receiving Stream: Unnamed Tributary to Smith Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Monongahela River. The application was considered administratively complete on October 20, 2009. Application received October 1, 2008.
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.
Outfall 018 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Smith Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 018 (Lat: 39° 52` 38" Long: 80° 12` 15") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.55 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 39 78 98 Chlorides (mg/l) 179 358 448 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0214973 (Mining Permit No. 56971301), RoxCOAL, Inc., (PO Box 149, 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Geronimo Mine in Jenner and Quemahoning Township, Somerset County. Surface Acres Affected 21.25, Underground Acres Affected 3009.7. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on October 9, 2012. Application received February 22, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 07` 30" Long: 79° 02` 27") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.16 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 11 21 26 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 07` 27" Long: 79° 02` 22") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.06 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.2 0.4 0.5 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0235709 (Mining Permit No. 56061301), RoxCOAL, Inc., (PO Box 149, Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Kimberly Run Mine in Somerset Township, Somerset County. Surface Acres Affected 66.9, Underground Acres Affected 2318.5. Receiving stream: Kimberly Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Coxes Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on January 24, 2013. Application received August 29, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Kimberly Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 39° 59` 46" Long: 78° 59` 49") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.09 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) REPORT Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.2 0.4 0.5 Outfall 002 discharges to: Kimberly Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 39° 59` 41" Long: 79° 0` 10") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.07 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) REPORT Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.2 0.4 0.5 Outfall 003 discharges to: Kimberly Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 39° 59` 46" Long: 78° 59` 49") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.43 - Iron (mg/l) 1.61 3.22 4.03 Manganese (mg/l) 1.07 2.14 2.68 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.52 1.04 1.3 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) REPORT NPDES No. PA0236047 (Mining Permit No. 30101302), Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501). A new NPDES and mining activity permit for the Garards Fort Mine in Green and Dunkard Townships, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 35.9, Underground Acres Affected 1383.5. Receiving stream: Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Monongahela River. The application was considered administratively complete on May 24, 2011. Application received July 28, 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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 39° 48` 04" Long: 79° 59` 10") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.84 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 39° 48` 02" Long: 79° 59` 07") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.044 - Iron (mg/l) 0.73 1.47 1.83 Manganese (mg/l) 0.22 0.44 0.55 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.35 0.70 0.88 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 94 187 234 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 39° 47` 56" Long: 79° 59` 02") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.74 - Iron (mg/l) 0.73 1.47 1.83 Manganese (mg/l) 0.22 0.44 0.55 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.35 0.70 0.70 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 94 187 234 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mos/kg) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0215350 (Mining Permit No. 56851303), RoxCOAL, Inc., (PO Box 149, Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Barbara No. 1 and No. 2 Mines in Stonycreek and Brothersvalley Townships, Somerset County. Surface Acres Affected 75.69, Underground Acres Affected 2668.81. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Reitz Creek and Reitz Creek, both classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 22, 2012. Application received January 31, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Rietz Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 39° 56` 44" Long: 78° 53` 24") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.0 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Dissolved Solids (ml/l) 660 1295 1650 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Reitz Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 39° 56` 44" Long: 78° 53` 15") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.051 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 660 1295 1650 Outfall 003 discharges to: Reitz Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 39° 56` 27" Long: 78° 53` 10") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.0 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 660 1295 1650 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Outfall 005 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Reitz Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 05` 14" Long: 78° 50` 12") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.021 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 660 1295 1650 Outfall 006 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Reitz Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 39° 56` 25" Long: 78° 53` 26") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.034 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 660 1295 1650 NPDES No. PA0213560 (Mining Permit No. 56910701), PBS Coals, Inc., (PO Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Job 10 Refuse in Brothersvalley and Somerset Townships, Somerset County. Surface Acres Affected 68.8. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Kimberly Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Coxes Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on October 17, 2012. Application received February 27, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Kimberly Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 39° 58` 47" Long: 78° 59` 22") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.016 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0235377 (Mining Permit No. 11841603), AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Portage Plant in Portage Township, Cambria County. Surface Acres Affected 56.0. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on July 5, 2012. Application received January 20, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 23` 32" Long: 78° 39` 15") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 23` 33" Long: 78° 39` 17") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 23` 36" Long: 78° 39` 21") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 23` 35" Long: 78° 39` 14") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 005 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 23` 39" Long: 78° 39` 25") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 006 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 40° 23` 36" Long: 78° 39` 25") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 007 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 (Lat: 40° 23` 27" Long: 78° 39` 32") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 008 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 (Lat: 40° 23` 29" Long: 78° 39` 27") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 009 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 (Lat: 40° 23` 29" Long: 78° 39` 04") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0249076 (Mining permit no. 56010106), Marquise Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 221.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Dixie Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. Application received: January 28, 2013.
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 Dixie Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 008 N NPDES No. PA0249963 (Mining permit no. 56060104), Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563-8184, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining activity in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 107.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and Hinson Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: September 26, 2012.
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 Quemahoning Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 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 NPDES No. PA0249076. (Mining permit no. 56010106), Marquise Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 221.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Dixie Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. Application received: January 28, 2013.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Dixie Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 008 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 005, 008 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1 2 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 NPDES No. PA0269093 (Mining permit no. 32120103), Beth Contracting, Inc., 815 Rock Run Road, Glen Campbell, PA 15742, new NPDES permit for a surface coal mining operation in Banks Township, Indiana County, affecting 36.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to/and Horton Run; unnamed tributary to/and Cush Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery (CWF). This receiving stream is included in the West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: July 6, 2012.
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 Horton Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003—Treatment Pond 1 Y 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to Horton Run; unnamed tributary to Horton Run; and unnamed tributary to Cush Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Sediment Pond Y 002—Sediment Pond Y 004—Sediment Pond Y 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 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 Group A Chapter 87.102 Dry Weather Effluent Limits Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0258351 (Permit No. 33070104). Cookport Coal Company, Inc. (425 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Young & McCalmont Townships, Jefferson County, affecting 19.7 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Elk Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: November 9, 2012.
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 unnamed tributary to Elk Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SB1 N SB2 N 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 NPDES No. PA0242268 (Permit No. 24020104). RES Coal, LLC (P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface and auger mine in Fox Township, Elk County, affecting 260.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Little Toby Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Little Toby Creek. Application received: February 11, 2013.
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 unnamed tributary to Little Toby Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) F N G N I N J N 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) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.88 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Little Toby Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N B N C N D N K N 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 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. 0257923 (Mining Permit No. 17120103), Swisher Contracting, Inc., P. O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, new NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, affecting 200 acres. Receiving streams: Valley Fork Run and Roaring Run classified for the following use: Cold Water Fishes (Clearfield Creek Watershed TMDL). Application received: July 19, 2012.
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 outfalls listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributaries to Valley Fork Run and Roaring Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SP-A Y SP-B Y SP-C Y SP-D Y SP-E Y SP-F Y SP-MA Y SP-MB Y SP-VFA Y The outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF-1 Y TF-2 Y TF-3 Y TF-4 Y TF-5 Y
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