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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 13-1254e

[43 Pa.B. 3952]
[Saturday, July 13, 2013]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution 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).


Coal Permits Actions

California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100

56121301 and NPDES No. PA0236152. AK Coal Resources, Inc., (1134 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541). To operate the North Fork Mine in Jenner and Quemahoning Townships, Somerset County and related NPDES permit. Surface Acres Proposed 67.7, Underground Acres Proposed 1154.6, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 989.6. Receiving stream: Hoffman Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority—Quemahoning Reservoir and intake Quemahoning Creek. The application was considered administratively complete on November 12, 2012. Application received May 14, 2012. Permit issued June 21, 2013.

Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500

26950201 and NPDES Permit No. PA0201081. Mon River Energy Corp. (P.O. Box 466, Brier Hill, PA 15415). Renewal permit for continued operation and reclamation issued to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Redstone Township, Fayette County, affecting 124.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Fourmile Run. Application received: July 23, 2012. Permit issued: June 20, 2013.

63110101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252069. Neiswonger Construction, Inc. (17952 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine, located in Deemston Borough, Washington County, affecting 24.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Tenmile Creek and Tenmile Creek Application received: January 28, 2011. Permit issued: June 20, 2013.

Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

61100101. K & A Mining (P.O. Box 288, Grove City, PA 16127) Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to change the post-mining land use from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat on the Gaylord L. & Bradley G. Matthews property in Irwin Township, Venango County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Williams Run, unnamed tributary to Scrubgrass Creek, and unnamed tributary to East Branch Wolf Creek, all classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April l7, 2013. Permit Issued: June 25, 2013.

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

17070114 and NPDES PA0256480. AMFIRE Mining Company LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Girard Township, Clearfield County affecting 119.4 acres. Receiving streams: Bald Hill Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Bald Hill Run classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 15, 2013. Permit issued: June 14, 2013.

Noncoal Permits Actions

Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500

26972302. Solomon & Davis, Inc. (P.O. Box 761, Republic, PA 15475). Final bond release for a small noncoal surface mine, located in Nicholson Township, Fayette County, affecting 9.3 acres. Receiving stream: Cats Run. Bond released: June 19, 2013.

Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

37070302. Quality Aggregates, Inc. (4955 Steuben-ville Pike, Suite 245, Pittsburgh, PA 15205) Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0259423, Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek. Application received: January 29, 2013. Permit Issued: June 26, 2013.

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

08090303 and NPDES No. PA0257192. DeCristo, Inc. (9070 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724). Revision to add 11.9 acres affecting 71.5 acres of an existing overburden, shale, sand, and gravel operation in LeRoy Township, Bradford County. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Towanda Creek classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 23, 2012. Permit issued: June 17, 2013.

59120301. Chad E. Cross (19316 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933). Commencement, operation and restoration of a large non-coal surface mine (shale, siltstone and sandstone) operation in Sullivan Township, Tioga County affecting 65.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Corey Creek and Cory Creek classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. Application received: August 10, 2012. Permit issued: June 14, 2013

59120301GP-104. Chad E. Cross (19316 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933), hereby approves the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted for coverage to discharge stormwater associated with the NPDES permit to the following surface waters in Sullivan Township, Tioga County. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Corey Creek and Corey Creek. Application received: August 10, 2012. Permit issued June 14, 2013.

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

52110301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225118. Wayne D. Holbert, (115 Rocky Rift Farm Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County affecting 40.0 acres, receiving streams: Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers. Application received: October 4, 2011. Permit issued: June 20, 2013.

66090301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225274. Noxen Sand & Materials, (2162 Chase Road, Shavertown, PA 18708), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Noxen Township, Wyoming County affecting 24.6 acres, receiving stream: Beaver Run Watershed. Application received: September 29, 2009. Permit issued: June 24, 2013.

40132801. McClure Enterprises, Inc., (PO Box 3775, Scranton, PA 18505), commencement, operation and restoration of a cinder removal operation in West Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: Abrahams Creek. Application received: February 12, 2013. Permit issued: June 24, 2013.

40132801GP104. McClure Enterprises, Inc., (PO Box 3775, Scranton, PA 18505), NPDES General Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 40132801 in West Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County, receiving stream: Abrahams Creek. Application received: February 12, 2013. Permit issued: June 24, 2013.

ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.

Blasting Permits Actions

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

36134129. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Devon Creek in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of June 30, 2014. Permit issued: June 21, 2013.

36134130. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Meadow Valley Church Cemetery in Ephrata Township, Lan-caster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2013. Permit issued: June 21, 2013.

52134107. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Koberlein Septic in Palmyra Township, Pike County with an expiration date of June 17, 2014. Permit issued: June 21, 2013.

22134103. Abel Construction Co., Inc., (PO Box 476, Mountville, PA 17554), construction blasting for Kendale Oaks in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of January 31, 2014. Permit issued: June 24, 2013.

39134105. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Cetronia Ambulance Building in South Whitehall Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of June 12, 2014. Permit issued: June 24, 2013.

54134101. Maurer & Scott Sales, Inc., (122 Thomas Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036), construction blasting for Upper Mahangonto Township Creek Road Widening in Upper Mahangonto Township, Schuylkill County with an expiration date of August 31, 2013. Permit issued: June 24, 2013.

58134133. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for Bridgewater Gas Pipeline in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of September 30, 2013. Permit issued: June 27, 2013.

58134134. MD Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (88 Goldledge Avenue, Suite 2, Auburn, NH 03032), construction blasting for Kinnear 12 Inch Pipeline in Springville and Lathrop Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of June 24, 2014. Permit issued: June 27, 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. PA0213985 (Mining Permit No. 65130701 formerly 65831701), Eastern Associated Coal, LLC, (PO Box 1233, Charleston, WV 25324). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Delmont Treatment Facility in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Surface Acres Affected 2.85. Receiving stream: Sewickley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Sewickley Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on March 4, 2013. Application received December 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 001A discharges to: Sewickley Creek

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001A (Lat: 40° 12` 26" Long: 79° 38` 47") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.32 -
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) 80 160 200
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT
Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT

NPDES No. PA0214957 (Mining Permit No. 56961303), Svonavec, Inc., (150 West Union Street, Suite 201, Somerset, PA 15501). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Milford Mine in Milford Township, Somerset County. Surface Acres Affected 50.5, Underground Acres Affected 386.2. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to South Glade Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Casselman River TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 11, 2010. Application received February 24, 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: Unnamed Tributary to South Glade Creek

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 39° 58` 09" Long: 79° 09` 34") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) -0.365 -
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
Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 50 50
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT

Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to South Glade Creek

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 39° 58` 15" Long: 79° 09` 43") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.365 -
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
Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 50 50
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT

Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to South Glade Creek

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 39° 58` 08" Long: 79° 09` 21") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.365 -
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
Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 50 50
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT

NPDES No. PA0004588 (Mining Permit No. 32841319), The Florence Mining Company, (PO Box 51, New Florence, PA 15944). A renewal NPDES and mining activity permit for the Florence No. 1 (Robinson) Mine in East Wheatfield and West Wheatfield Townships, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 1.0. Receiving streams: Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: WWF, Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: TSF, and Mardis Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on December 7, 2011. Application received July 28, 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.

Outfall 003 discharges to: Blacklick Creek

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 28` 38" Long: 79° 02` 33") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.01 -
Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT

Outfall 004 discharges to: Mardis Run

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 27` 34" Long: 79° 02` 29") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.01 -
Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT

Outfall 005 discharges to: Conemaugh River

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 23` 53" Long: 79° 07` 42") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 3.96 -
Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0
Manganese (mg/l) 0.7 1.3 1.7
Aluminum (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 55 109 136
Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT

Outfall 006 discharges to: Conemaugh River

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 40° 23` 50" Long: 79° 07` 44") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.01 -
Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0
Manganese (mg/l) 0.7 1.3 1.7
Aluminum (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 55 109 136
Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT

Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500

NPDES No. PA025225 (Mining permit no. 63120104), Neiswonger Construction, Inc., 17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258, new NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Deemston Borough, Washington County, affecting 160.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Fishpot Run, Fishpot Run and unnamed tributary to Black Dog Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. This receiving stream is included in the Monongahela River TMDL. Application received: October 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.

 The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Fishpot Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE
TP1 Y Treatment Pond
TP2 Y Treatment Pond
TP3 Y Treatment Pond

 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

 The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Fishpot Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE
TP4 Y Treatment Pond

 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) 1.3 2.6 3.2
Manganese (mg/l) 0.8 1.6 2.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.7 1.4 1.7
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

 The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Black Dog Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE
TP5 Y Treatment Pond

 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) 1.1 2.2 2.7
Manganese (mg/l) 0.6 1.2 1.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.6 1.1 1.5
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

 The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to: unnamed tributaries to Fishpot Run, Fishpot Run and unnamed tributary to Black Dog Run

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE
SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4
SP5, SP6, SP7, SP 8 Y Sedimentation Pond

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows: for dry weather discharges

Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 0.9 1.8 2.2
Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.2
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.6 1.3 1.5
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows: for precipitation events less than or equal to a 10 year/24 hour storm event.

Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) NA NA 7.0
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) NA NA 0.5 ml/l
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

NPDES No. PA0104779 (Permit No. 24880103). Energy Resources, Inc. (c/o Murray Energy Corporation, 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Horton Township, Elk County, affecting 541.0 acres. Receiving streams: Mead Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Little Toby Creek. Application received: March 26, 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 Mead Run:

Outfall No.New Outfall (Y/N)
3TRN

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

30-DayDailyInstant.
ParameterMinimum AverageMaximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.09.0
Iron (mg/l)2.4 4.8 6.0
Manganese (mg/l)2.0 4.05.0
Aluminum (mg/l)0.75 1.51.88
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 357090
1The parameter is applicable at all times.

NPDES No. PA0259080 (Permit No. 10110303). Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface and limestone mine in Washington Township, Butler County, affecting 309.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: April 27, 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 unnamed tributary No. 4 to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek:

Outfall No.New Outfall (Y/N)
TBY

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

30-DayDailyInstant.
ParameterMinimumAverageMaximumMaximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.09.0
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.07.0
Manganese (mg/l)1.83.64.5
Aluminum (mg/l)2.04.05.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.090.0
1The parameter is applicable at all times.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 4 to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
BY
CY

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

30-Day DailyInstant.
Parameter MinimumAverageMaximumMaximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.09.0
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 1 to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
TD Y
TE Y
TF1 Y
TF2 Y
TA Y

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

30-DayDailyInstant.
ParameterMinimum AverageMaximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.09.0
Iron (mg/l) 3.06.07.0
Manganese (mg/l) 2.04.05.0
Aluminum (mg/l)1.7 3.44.3
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.090.0
1The parameter is applicable at all times.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 1 to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
A Y
D Y
E Y
F Y

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

30-DayDailyInstant.
Parameter Minimum AverageMaximumMaximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits

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

NPDES No. PA0225355 on Surface Mining Permit Number 64130801. LCJ Partners, LLC, (5087 State Route 492, Susquehanna, PA 18847), new NPDES permit for a bluestone quarry operation in Scott Township, Wayne County, affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream: Sherman Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—Cold water and migratory fishes. Application received April 8, 2013.

 Non-discharge BMP's will apply to this site.

NPDES No. PA0225347 on Surface Mining Permit Number 64132501. Kevin Schrader, (PO Box 262, Lake Como, PA 18437), new NPDES permit for a bluestone quarry operation in Buckingham Township, Wayne County, affecting 10 acres. Receiving stream: Equinunk Creek is classified for the following use: HQ— Cold water and migratory fishes. Application received January 22, 2013.

 Non-discharge BMP's will apply to this site.

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