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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 16-1604a

[46 Pa.B. 5902]
[Saturday, September 17, 2016]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

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 Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

 The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:

Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717.705.4705.

Conestoga MHP Lot 20, 3327 Main Street, Lot 20, Conestoga, PA 17516, Conestoga Township, Lancaster County. Liberty Environmental, 480 New Holland Avenue, Suite 8203, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of Conestoga Mobile Home Park, 252 Willow Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17602, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health Standard and remain residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the LNP on August 15, 2016.

Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown-fields Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

Franklin Towers, 1220 Chestnut Street, City of Franklin, Venango County. Woodard & Curran, 300 Penn Center Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, on behalf of Franklin Towers Affordable, LLC, 11810 Grand Park Avenue, Suite 600, North Bethesda, MD 20852, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Site soil and groundwater has been shown to be impacted with PAHs. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Derrick and The News-Herald on August 12, 2016.

RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS


Application Received for Renewal under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904) and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.

Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.

General Permit No. WMGR079D004A. IA Construction Corporation, 158 Lindsay Road, Zelienople, PA 15748. Renewal under General Permit No. WMGR079 for a processing facility located in Paint Township, Clarion County, 19000 Paint Boulevard, Shippenville, PA. WMGR079 is for processing and beneficial use of waste asphalt shingles. The Department has deemed the renewal application to be administratively complete on September 1, 2016.

 Written comments concerning the renewal application should be directed to Scott E. Walters, Chief, Permits Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P.O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail at ra-epbenuseall@pa.gov. When submitting comment via e-mail, place ''Comments on General Permit Number WMGR079D004A'' in the subject line. Faxed comments will not be accepted. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.

AIR QUALITY

PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

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

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

 Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.

 Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.

 A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.

 Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.

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

PLAN APPROVALS


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

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

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

25-029D: Erie Coke Corporation (925 East Bay Drive, Erie, PA 16512), for the proposed installation of equipment designed to control emissions of VOC and HAPs from the open top of an existing process vessel called the Thionizer used in the Absorber/Thionizer Process Unit in Erie City, Erie County. This is a Title V facility.


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

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

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

08-00050B: Eureka Resources, LLC (451 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701) for the modification of their existing wastewater treatment process at the Standing Stone Facility located in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County.

 The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Eureka Resources, LLC indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed/modified, which include the wastewater treatment process, salt extraction process, MBR/RO/IX process, and various storage tanks and silos, will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Pursuant to the BAT requirements, the modified wastewater treatment process will include the installation of a permanent total enclosure and wet scrubber in order to control emissions of volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants to the maximum extent feasible. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction.

 The emissions from the proposed and modified sources included in this project will not exceed the following limits:

 Existing wastewater treatment process: 10.7 tons/year (TPY) VOCs and 5.7 TPY HAPs

 Modified wastewater treatment process w/scrubber: 6.0 TPY VOCs and 5.2 TPY HAPs

 Salt extraction process: 2.9 TPY NOx, 1.7 TPY CO, 1.3 TPY PM, 0.3 TPY VOCs, and 0.3 TPY HAPs

 MBR/RO/IX process: 2.7 TPY VOCs and 2.7 TPY HAPs

 Storage Tanks: 0.7 TPY VOCs and 0.7 TPY HAPs

 Storage Silos: 0.3 TPY PM

 In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements:

 The storage and handling of clarifier sludge/dry salt shall not at any time result in the emission of fugitive air contaminants. Each incoming tanker load of wastewater shall be sampled and tested to determine the methanol content of the wastewater. All brine concentrate generated from the treatment of gas well water shall only be shipped off site in liquid form. Tanker trucks shall be located inside the facility while being loaded with brine concentrate. All trucks hauling roll-offs containing clarifier sludge/dry salt shall have their loads securely tarped.

 The total combined throughput of wastewater processed in Source ID P101 shall not exceed 68,985,000 gallons in any 12 consecutive month period. In addition, the wastewater shall not contain more than 500 ppm methanol, measured as a monthly volume weighted average. Wastewater containing more than 2,500 ppm methanol shall not be processed in Source ID P101. Source ID P101 shall be permanently deactivated upon startup of Source ID P102.

 The total combined throughput of wastewater processed in the ''low strength methanol'' train of Source ID P102 shall not exceed 68,985,000 gallons in any 12 consecutive month period. In addition, the wastewater shall not contain more than 750 ppm methanol, measured as a monthly volume weighted average. Wastewater containing more than 2,500 ppm methanol shall not be processed in the ''low strength methanol'' train of Source ID P102. The total combined throughput of wastewater processed in the ''high strength methanol'' train of Source ID P102 shall not exceed 30,660,000 gallons in any 12 consecutive month period. In addition, the wastewater shall not contain more than 20,000 ppm methanol, measured as a monthly volume weighted average. A constant negative pressure shall be maintained in the Permanent Total Enclosure. The packed tower wet scrubber shall have a control efficiency for methanol of at least 95%. The permittee shall perform stack testing upon the scrubber inlet and outlet, in order to determine the methanol control efficiency of the scrubber. The scrubber shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the recirculation rate and pressure drop across the packed tower scrubber.

 The enclosure shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the pressure in the enclosure.

 The burner associated with the salt dryer included in Source ID P103 shall only be fired on pipeline-quality natural gas or propane. Control Device ID C103 shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the pressure drop across the bag collector. The pressure drop across the salt dryer integral bag collector (ID C103) shall be maintained at 4 inches W.C. or less at any time the dryer is in operation. The permittee shall keep on hand a sufficient quantity of spare bags for the salt dryer integral bag collector in order to be able to immediately replace any bag requiring replacement. No more than 46,116,000 gallons of water shall be processed in Source ID P104 in any 12 consecutive month period. The inlet concentration of methanol in the water processed in Source ID P104 shall not exceed 500 ppm. The loading of recovered methanol from the storage tank into totes or trucks shall occur by submersible fill. Each silo baghouse shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the pressure drop across the baghouse. The proposed plan approval contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

 The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 08-00050B, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit 08-00050 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.

 All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570.327.0550.

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

Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.

25-269A: American Tinning & Galvanizing (552 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16501), for the post con- struction/modified/rebuilt approval for the various tanks constructed/modified/rebuilt after 1972 in Erie City, Erie County. This is a State Only facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into the State Only operating permit at a later date.

 Plan approval No 25-269A is for the post construction/modified/rebuilt approval for the various tanks constructed/modified/rebuilt after 1972. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, testing, record-keeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:

 • Source 101 (Anodizing Department) & Source 102 (Barrel Plating Department) & Source 103 (Rack Plating Department) & Source 104 (Galvanizing Department)

  • There shall be no visible emissions from the anodizing building and no visible emissions shall leave the plant property boundary except for water vapor. Visible emissions shall be determined by a standard of no visible emissions exceeding 30 seconds in duration in any six-minute period as determined using EPA TM 22 or equivalent.

  • All recordkeeping shall commence within one week of plan approval issuance and shall be kept for a period of 5 years and made available to the Department upon request.

  • The company shall maintain a log of all preventative maintenance inspections of the source. The inspection logs, at a minimum, shall contain the dates of the inspections, the name of the person performing the inspection, any mechanical repairs and/or adjustments, any potential problems or defects that were encountered, and the steps taken to correct them.

  • The company shall maintain a log of the following, at a minimum, from the operational inspections:

   • Visible emission at all building openings in area of source—daily defined as at least once per calendar day, while the source is operating.

  • The permittee shall perform a daily operational inspection of the source for any day the source is in operation.

  • The permittee shall install, maintain and operate the source in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices.

  • Spillage of acid, caustic, flux, or other process materials shall be cleaned up as soon as practical and contained to minimize fugitive emissions.

  • During non-operational periods, either a fume suppressant shall be used in the acid tanks, or the acid tanks shall be covered to reduce evaporative losses.

 • Source 101 & 102 & 103

  • The following records shall be maintained:

   • Acid tank recharge date and acid concentration measurements as prescribed (Records must be of sufficient detail to establish the average acid concentration);

   • Daily acid temperature (in °F), when using an external heat source to heat the acid tank;

   • Malfunctions in the process, and malfunctions of any air pollution abatement device or system.

  • An acid fume suppressant shall be used in the hydrochloric acid tanks. If the suppressant used depends on foam to control emissions, a foam layer shall be maintained on the surface of the acid bath. The suppressant shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

  • The concentration of the hydrochloric acid in the acid tanks shall not exceed 50 percent by weight. A measurement of the acid concentration shall be made and recorded not more than 12 hours preceding acid tank recharge and again not more than 12 hours following tank recharge and at other times as determined by the permittee.

  • The source (as described in Section H) is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart WWWWWW—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations.

 • Source 101 (Anodizing Department)

  • The source (as described in Section H) is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart N—National Emissions Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

 • Source 104 (Galvanizing Department)

  • The following records shall be maintained:

   • Daily, monthly, and annual galvanized steel throughput (in tons);

   • Monthly and annual zinc usage (in tons);

   • Acid tank recharge date and acid concentration measurements as prescribed (Records must be of sufficient detail to establish the average acid concentration);

   • Daily acid temperature (in °F), when using an external heat source to heat the acid tank;

   • Malfunctions in the process, and malfunctions of any air pollution abatement device or system.

  • Annual zinc usage shall be limited to a maximum of 900,000 pounds per year.

  • If the flux tank is upstream of the galvanizing kettle, there shall be no pre-flux materials placed in the galvanizing kettle. All fluxing shall be performed in a separate vessel.

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

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [25-269A] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

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

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

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


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

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

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

15-00052: Allan Myers L.P., (410 Doe Run Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320), d.b.a. Independence Construction Materials, for the renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County. This operating permit renewal does not reflect any changes to the batch asphalt plant facility. The primary source of air emissions from the facility is the Batch Asphalt Plant, Source ID 101, which operates on natural gas and uses propane fuel for backup. This source includes cold feed bins, weigh hopper, conveyors, screens, hot bins, load-out silos, and a dust silo. Emissions from the Batch Asphalt Plant are controlled by a Cyclone Collector (Source ID C100) and a Fabric Filter Collector (Source ID C101). Asphalt is heated by a Hot Oil Heater (Source ID 030), which runs on natural gas, with No. 2 fuel oil used as a backup. The following are potential site-wide emissions from the facility: 7.74 TPY for NOx, 103.16 TPY for CO, 2.12 TPY for VOC, 10.97 TPY for PM, 4.08 TPY for SOx, and 2.07 TPY for HAP. The Drum Mix Asphalt Plant (Source ID 101) is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I. Applicable requirements are already incorporated into the operating permit. The permit will continue to contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

15-00136: Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (65 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355-1302), for a renewal of State Only Operating Permit located in Malvern Borough, Chester County. Merit Medical Systems is a surgical and medical device manufacturer and has a potential to emit 4.0 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC). This facility is categorized as a natural minor facility. The permit includes monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to address all applicable air quality requirements.

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

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

39-00024: GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (2409 North Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18104) The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for operation of an industrial organic chemicals manufacturing operation in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The Operating Permit will include applicable emission limits and work practice standards along with applicable monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the air quality regulations.

40-00052: Pioneer Aggregates, Inc. (215 E. Saylor Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-2758) The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for operation of mining and rock crushing operation in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County. The Operating Permit will include applicable emission limits and work practice standards along with applicable monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the air quality regulations.

Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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

38-03059: Beck Aluminum Alloy, LTD (24 Keystone Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of a secondary aluminum processing plant in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. Potential emissions from the facility when combusting natural gas are estimated to be 9.79 tons CO, 4.73 tons NOx, 0.25 PM10, 0.01 ton SOx, 0.13 ton VOC, 4.34 tons of a single HAP (HCl), and 5.53 tons of combined HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63, Subpart RRR—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum Production and 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.

36-03203: RLB Ventures, Inc. DBA Bench Dogs (10 Industrial Way, Denver, PA 17512) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of three (3) spray booths & silk screening operations in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 11.7 tpy VOC, 1.3 tpy of a single HAP (toluene) and 5.2 tpy of combined HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.

67-05117: York Building Products Co., Inc., (5952 Lincoln Highway West, Thomasville, PA 17362) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for operation of their quarry and sand processing facility in Jackson Township, York County. The 2015 emissions were 7.1 tons of CO, 0.45 ton of NOx, 1.07 ton of PM, 0.81 ton of PM-10, and 0.08 ton of SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.

05-05023: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc./Ashcom Quarry (526 Ashcom Road, Everett, PA 15537) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for their Ashcom Blacktop plant in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County. The actual 2015 emissions were 33.3 tons of CO, 9.98 tons of NOx, 2.25 tons of PM-10, 7.32 tons of SOx, 0.68 ton of VOC, and 1.26 ton of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I—Standard of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities.

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

Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.

10-00346: Scrap Salvage & Surplus Butler Plant (690 Glenwood Way, Butler, PA 16001-8422) intent to issue the renewal State Only Operating Permit for the scrap and waste material facility located in Center Township, Butler County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include scrap cutting under a metal hood exhausted to a control device, a diesel generator, a portable torch cutting enclosure controlled by a baghouse, scrap cutting in the yard, and fugitive emissions from the roadways. The diesel generator is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII. The renewal permit also contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.

24-00150: Horizon Wood Products (PO Box 471, Ridgway, 15853) The Department intends to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the facility located in Fox Township, Elk County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility are a Biomass Wood Boiler and a Natural-Gas Boiler. Potential emissions from the boilers are as follows: 4.35 tpy NOx; 2.36 tpy CO; 2.41 tpy PM; 0.08 tpy SO2; 0.34 tpy VOC. The wood fueled boiler is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ, the NESHAP for Area Source Boilers. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.

43-00378: A Stucki D.B.A. American Industries (1 American Way, Sharon, PA 16146) for intent to issue an initial Natural Minor Operating Permit to operate a railroad components manufacturing and reconditioning facility located in Sharon City, Mercer County. The emitting sources include Oil Quenching, Painting, Punching, Cutting/Grinding, Welding, Maintenance Parts Cleaner, 18 Infrared Gas Heaters and, a Shot Blast Oper- ation. The sources were exempt from plan approval but the PM10 emissions are over the Operating Permit exemption threshold so the facility must obtain an Operating Permit. The potential emissions from the facility are: NOx: 6.53 TPY, CO 5.48 TPY, PM10 11.35 TPY, SOx 0.04 TPY, VOC 2.37 TPY and, Total HAP 0.22 TPY.

62-00174: Paws Along the River Humane Society (212 Elm Street, Warren, PA 16365) The Department intends to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the humane society facility located in the City of Warren, Warren County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary source at the facility is a small animal crematory. Potential emissions are as follows: 0.08 tpy NOx; 0.33 tpy CO; 0.12 tpy PM; 0.06 tpy SO2; 0.08 tpy VOC. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.

COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coal Applications Received

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

Permit No. 11960202 and NPDES No. PA0234311, Ebensburg Power Co., 2840 New Germany Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface coal refuse reprocessing mine in Cambria Township, Cambria County, affecting 29.8 acres. Receiving stream: South Branch Blacklick Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 29, 2016.

Permit No. 32110103 and NPDES No. PA0263371, Bedrock Mines, LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Washington Township, Indiana County, affecting 9.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and South Branch Plum Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 29, 2016.

Permit No. 11110102 and NPDES No. PA0263249, Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 556, 210 E. Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run and unnamed tributary to South Branch Blacklick Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 29, 2016.

Permit No. 11100104 and NPDES No. PA0263087, RJC Kohl, Inc., 1927 Killen School Road, Nicktown, PA 15762, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Susquehanna, West Carroll and Elder Townships, Cambria County, affecting 98.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Fox Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 30, 2016.

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

33110101. MSM Coal Company, Inc. (P.O. Box 243, DuBois, PA 15801) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine in Beaver Township, Jefferson County, affecting 30.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Reitz Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Redbank Valley Municipal Authority. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: August 31, 2016.

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

4777SM7 and NPDES PA0257648. Warner Company (c/o Waste Management, 4 Liberty Lane West, Hampton, NH 03842). Permit renewal for continued treatment of acid mine drainage on a bituminous surface mine located in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County affecting 155.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Beech Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 23, 2016.

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

Permit No. 54851342R6. Little Buck Coal Company, (57 Lincoln Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: Stumps Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 22, 2016.

Permit No. 40663024C12. Coal Contractors (1991), Inc., (PO Box 39, Hazleton, PA 18201), correction to an existing anthracite surface mine operation to include refuse disposal and update the reclamation plan in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 583.0 acres, receiving streams: Nescopeck Creek and Hazle Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes and HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: August 8, 2016 and revised August 24, 2016.

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.

New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.

26992001. Coolspring Mining, Inc. (P.O. Box 1328, Uniontown, PA 15401). Revision application to add 380.8 acres of underground mining to an existing noncoal underground mine, located in North Uniontown and Dunbar Townships, Fayette County, affecting 740.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Cove Run, Dunbar Creek, Coolspring Run, Shutes Run and Redstone Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: September 2, 2016.

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

Permit No. 67000301C5 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0224065. Pennsy Supply, Inc. DBA Oldcastle Industrial Minerals, (1001 Paton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Jackson Township, York County affecting 288.75 acres, receiving stream: Little Conewago Creek, classified for the following uses: Trout Stocking. Application received: August 18, 2016.

Permit No. 06010301C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224146. Berks Products Corp., (167 Berks Products Drive, Leesport, PA 19533), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Maxatawny Township, Berks County affecting 38.4 acres, receiving stream: Maiden Creek Watershed, classified for the following uses: Cold Water Fishes. Application received: August 22, 2016.

Permit No. 58060862. Robert K. Volk, (2318 Narrow Gouge Road, Montrose, PA 18801), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Middletown Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by Clint J. Long and Travis J. Long. Application received: August 29, 2016.

Permit No. 66080803. Russell W. Prevost, (693 Oliver Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Windham Township, Wyoming County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Beth Tiffany. Application received: August 29, 2016.

Permit No. 7475SM10C10 and NPDES No. PA0123242. Essroc Cement Corp., (3938 Easton Nazareth Highway, Nazareth, PA 18064), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County affecting 139.3 acres, receiving stream: East Branch of Monocacy Creek, classified for the following uses: high quality—cold water fishes. Application received: August 25, 2016.

MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS

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

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

Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities

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

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

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

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

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

Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities

 The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.

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

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

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

 The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.

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

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

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

Coal NPDES Draft Permits

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

NPDES No. PA0599123 (Mining Permit No. 4074SM28) PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541. Application for an NPDES permit for surface mining of coal in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 10.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Bigby Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: August 1, 2016.

 The outfall listed below discharges to unnamed tributary to Bigby Creek.

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
002 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:

Outfalls: 002 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0
Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8
Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 11.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

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

NPDES No. PA 0256781 (Mining permit no. 17080105), King Coal Sales, Inc., P.O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866, renewal of an NPDES permit for a coal mining Permit in Morris Township, Clearfield County, affecting 104.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Alder Run and Alder Run, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fisheries. Application received: April 11, 2016.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributaries to Alder Run and Alder Run.

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
TP 001 N
TP 002 N
TP 003 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) 1.5 3.0 3.8
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 milliosmoles/kilogram
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

 NOTE that Treatment Facilities TF-1 and TF-2 are meant to store and pretreat pit water for pumping to TF-3 for final treatment and discharge to Alder Run. However, if the pit water within the TF-1 and TF-2 treatment basins meets the in-stream effluent criteria, the operator has the option to discharge directly from these points to the receiving streams.

Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits

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

NPDES No. PA0613045 (Mining Permit No. 01740401), Valley Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 2009, Chambersburg, PA 17201, renewal of an NPDES permit for a limestone quarry in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, affecting 38 acres. Receiving stream: Muddy Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: August 19, 2016.

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

 The outfall listed below discharges to Muddy Run:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:

Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) XXX XXX 7.0
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

NPDES No. PA0262846 (Mining Permit No. 56090301), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of an NPDES permit for non-coal surface mining in Jefferson Township, Somerset County, affecting 4.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Kooser Run and unnamed tributaries to/and Shafer Run classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman TMDL. Application received: February 17, 2016.

 The outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Kooser Run.

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

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

Outfalls: 001, 002 (≥10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand  (COBD5) Monitor and Report
Ammonia (NH3-N) Monitor and Report
Nitrates/Nitrites (No2/No3-N) Monitor and Report
Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Monitor and Report
Lead (Total) Monitor and Report
Copper (Total) Monitor and Report
Iron (Total) Monitor and Report
Sulfate Monitor and Report
Aluminum (Total) Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report
Total Dissolved Solids Monitor and Report
Zinc (Total) Monitor and Report
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. PA0241938 (Permit No. 10010309). Annandale Sandstone (219 Goff Station Road, Boyers, PA 16020) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Venango Township, Butler County, affecting 17.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Seaton Creek and Seaton Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Seaton Creek. Application received: July 26, 2016.

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

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Seaton Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
002 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
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 Seaton Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 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
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

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

NPDES No. PA-0257681 (Mining permit no. 08110305), Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803, renewal of an NPDES permit for a noncoal surface mine in Windham and Rome Townships, Bradford County, affecting 150.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Trout Brook and Wysox Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: August 15, 2016.

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

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Trout Brook and Wysox Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 (SP01) No
002 (SP03) No
003 (SP04) No

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

NPDES Permit No. PA0594261 on Surface Mining Permit No. 5273SM1. H & K Group, Inc., (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a gneiss and schist quarry operation in Aston Township, Delaware County, affecting 37.08 acres. Receiving stream: Chester Creek, classified for the following use: trout stock fishes. Application received: September 2, 2014.

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

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Chester Creek.

Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type
001 No Sediment Pond

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

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

NPDES Permit No. PA0225622 on Surface Mining Permit No. 64160301. Wayco, Inc., (198 O'Connell Road, Waymart, PA 18472), new NPDES Permit for a sandstone & shale quarry operation in Palmyra Township, Wayne County, affecting 36.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Wallenpaupack Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: February 8, 2016.

 Non-discharge BMP's shall be in effect.

NPDES Permit No. PA0223573 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7775SM12. Highway Materials, Inc., (1750 Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone quarry operation in Alsace Township, Berks County, affecting 137.4 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Laurel Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: April 29, 2015.

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

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Laurel Run.

Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type
001 No Pit Sump

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

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

NPDES Permit No. PA0225363 on Surface Mining Permit No. 58162512. Ronald Opeil Flagstone Co., LLC (859 John C. McNamara Drive, Montrose, PA 18801), new NPDES Permit for a bluestone (GP105) quarry operation in Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream: East and North Branches Hemlock Creek, classified for the following use: EV. Application received: August 15, 2016.

 Non-discharge BMP's shall be in effect.

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