[47 Pa.B. 7688]
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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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
NPDES No. PA0215821 (Mining Permit No. 32951301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Toms Run Mine in Burrell Township, Indiana County. Receiving stream: Weirs Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: UNT 4405 of Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on July 27, 2011. Application received February 9, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Weirs Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 27` 13" Long: 79° 11` 13") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 002 discharges to: Weirs Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 27` 22" Long: 79° 11` 33") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - Report Report - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 003 discharges to: Weirs Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 27` 18" Long: 79° 11` 23") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - Report Report - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 27` 20" Long: 79° 14` 05") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - Report Report - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 005 discharges to: Unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 27` 19" Long: 79° 14` 05") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0215121 (Mining Permit No. 56981301), Quecreek Mining, Inc., (P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541-0260). A revision and renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Quecreek No. 1 Mine in Lincoln and Somerset Townships, Somerset County. Receiving stream: UNT to Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on December 5, 2013. Application received September 20, 2013.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 05` 25" Long: 79° 5` 00") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - Report Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 190 380 - Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity Net, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0 - Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 05` 24" Long: 79° 05` 09") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - Report Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) Report Report - Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity Net, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0 - Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 05` 20" Long: 78° 04` 22") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - Report Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) Report Report - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) Report Report - Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity Net, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0 - Outfall 005 discharges to: Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 05` 02" Long: 79° 04` 52") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - Report Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) Report Report - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) Report Report - Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity Net, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0 - Outfall 006 discharges to: Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 40° 05` 24" Long: 79° 05` 09") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - Report Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) Report Report - Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity Net, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0 - EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235580 (Mining Permit No. 32031301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Lowry Deep Mine in White Township, Indiana County. Receiving stream: UNT of Yellow Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Receiving stream: Yellow Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on July 28, 2014. Application received June 13, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT of Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 27` 12" Long: 79° 7` 29") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 3.7 7.5 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 55.6 111.2 - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 002 discharges to: UNT of Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 34` 11" Long: 79° 7` 31") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 53.2 106.4 - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 003 discharges to: Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 34` 10" Long: 79° 7` 2") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Nickel (mg/l) - Report Report - Zinc (mg/l) - Report Report - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 004 discharges to: Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 33` 59" Long: 79° 7` 45.1") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235768 (Mining Permit No. 32061302), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Knob Creek Mine in Young and Conemaugh Townships, Indiana County to expand the coal handling area and relocate treatment ponds and location of NPDES Outfalls 001 and 002. Surface Acres Affected 57.6. Receiving stream: Marshall Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on April 17, 2014. Application received February 20, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Marshall Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 31` 28" Long: 79° 19` 50") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 002 discharges to: Marshall Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 31` 27" Long: 79° 20` 07") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Sulfates (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 EPA Waiver not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0119954 (Mining Permit No. 56753048), Gray Mining Company, Inc., 1134 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, modification of an NPDES permit for discharge to surface water resulting from surface coal mining, coal refuse reprocessing, and coal refuse disposal in Quemahoning and Stonycreek Townships, Somerset County, affecting 296.0 acres. Receiving stream: Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: September 25, 2017.
The outfalls listed below discharge to Stonycreek River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Treatment Pond) N 004 (Sediment Pond) N 005 (Treatment Pond) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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.
Outfalls: 005 (All Discharges) 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) 3.7 7.4 9.2 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.
Outfalls: 004 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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. Alternate discharge limitations and monitoring requirements for sediment ponds during precipitation events are not applicable to this permit due to the requirements of the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0269816 (Mining permit No. 17160102), Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, new NPDES permit for bituminous surface and auger mining permit in Bradford Township, Clearfield County affecting 95.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Valley Fork Run and Unnamed Tributary to Sulphur Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Waste Load Allocations were obtained from both the West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL and the Clearfield Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: October 18, 2017.
This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon existing baseline pollution load or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
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 Sulphur Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y 004 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously 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) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Valley Fork Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 Y 003 Y 005 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously 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) 2.2 4.4 5.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Madison Township, Armstrong County, affecting 144.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Redbank Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Redbank Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: August 4, 2015.
The following treated wastewater outfall(s) discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Redbank Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 004 Y MDT 005 Y MDT The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfall(s) discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Redbank Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 Y SW 002 Y SW The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0279561 (Mining Permit No. 56090801), Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563-8164, new NPDES permit for noncoal surface mining in Southampton Township, Somerset County, affecting 4.9 acres. Receiving streams: Rush Run to Gladdens Run to Wills Creek, Potomac River Watershed, classified for the following use: High Quality Cold Water Fishes. Application received: August 28, 2017.
The outfalls listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y 002 Y 001A Y 002A Y There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of infiltration trenches. The only potential point source discharges to surface water are the discharges from the emergency spillways of a sediment traps during precipitation that exceeds a 10 yr/24 hr event.
Effluent limits for the emergency spillways are as follows:
Outfalls: 001A, 002A (Sediment pond/treatment pond emergency spillway).
(During ≥10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 25.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Instantaneous maximum BAT limits will be applied to the outfall effluent entering the infiltration trenches for the protection of the groundwater, as follows:
The proposed effluent limits for the water entering the infiltration galleries are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 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.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E40-803 Shawn M. Casey, 168 South Highland Drive, Pittston, PA 18640, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 1,080 sq. ft. pile-supported dock and a 1,560 sq. ft. boathouse in the basin of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF). The project is located at Lot # 5 along Lakeside Drive (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 22` 25.86"; Longitude: -76° 2` 42.89").
E35-469 Keystone Sanitary Landfill, 249 Dunham Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512-0249, in Dunmore and Throop Boroughs, Lackawanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To place and maintain fill in 0.01 acre of wetlands associated with the development of Phase 3 Expansion of the Keystone Sanitary Landfill. (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°25`59"; Longitude: -75°34`52").
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E49-348. Coal Township, 805 W. Lynn Street, Coal Township, PA 17866. Carbon Run Stream Improvements, in Coal Township, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Shamokin, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40°46`54"; Latitude 76°33`36").
Coal Township applying for a Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit to perform improvements to the stream embankment of Carbon Run (Cold Water Fish-ery—CWF) which is experiencing stability issues. The work will protect the existing public sanitary sewer lines of Shamokin-Coal Township Sanitary Authority in both Coal Township and the City of Shamokin in Northumberland County, by ensuring portions of the embankments will be stabilized. The existing public sanitary sewer line sits outside of the 100-year flood elevation. The project site is located in both the City of Shamokin and Coal Township starting at Willow Street and heading upstream (south) for approximately 1,100 linear feet. The proposed activities include the removal of the existing vegetation and debris within the channel and the re-grading of stream embankments for stabilization purposes. Stream banks will be lined with rip-rap rock and a portion of will have a cast-in-place concrete wall. The project will also include the rehabilitation of walls, including the removal of existing portions, which are failing. All rehabilitated walls will be replaced at the same height wall in the same location.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E02-1775, Fox Chapel IL-AL Investors, LLC, 4423 Pheasant Ridge Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24014, Indiana Township, Allegheny County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
The applicant is proposing to:
Place and maintain fill within approximately 0.142 acre of PEM wetlands and construct required parking and infrastructure for the purpose of constructing a 200,000-square foot independent living facility. This project will permanently impact 0.142 acre of PEM wetlands. A 0.145-acre mitigation wetland will be created, on-site, to compensate for the permanently impacted wetlands at a 1:1 ratio. The proposed independent living facility will be located at the intersection of Saxonburg Boulevard and Harts Run Road (Glenshaw, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Latitude: 40°32`59"; Longitude: -79°54`57.1174"; Sub-basin: 18A; ACOE: Pittsburgh District), in Indiana Township, Allegheny County.
City of Connellsville, 110 North Arch Street, Connellsville, PA 15425, City of Connellsville, Fayette County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
Quadrangle: Connellsville, PA
Chapter 93 Type: Mounts Creek (WWF)
The applicant is proposing to:
Remove 23 floodplain obstructions in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 106 at the following locations in the City of Connellsville, Fayette County (Connellsville, PA USGS topographic quadrangle):
1. 502 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.595
2. 508 North Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.027 Long: -79.596
3. 411 North Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.027 Long: -79.595
4. 401 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.595
5. 515 North Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.027 Long: -79.596
6. 412 Cummings Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.025 Long: -79.595
7. 402 W. Cummings Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.025 Long: -79.595
8. 512 1/2 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.596
9. 504 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.596
10. 602 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.596
11. 511 North Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.027 Long: -79.596
12. 404 North Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.027 Long: -79.595
13. 510 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.596
14. 606 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.597
15. 408 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.595
16. 510 North Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.027 Long: -79.596
17. 315 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.594
18. 409 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.595
19. 311 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.594
20. 506 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.596
21. 508 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.596
22. 406 Connell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.026 Long: -79.595
23. 515 W. Cummings Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.025 Long: -79.596
Bullskin Township, 178 Shenandoah Road, Connellsville, PA 15425, Bullskin Township, Fayette County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
Quadrangle: Connellsville, PA
Chapter 93 Type: Whites Run (WWF), Mounts Creek (WWF) & Breakneck Run (WWF)
The applicant is proposing to:
Remove 11 floodplain obstructions in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 106 at the following locations in the City of Connellsville, Fayette County (Connellsville, PA USGS topographic quadrangle):
1. 1701 Buttermore Boulevard, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.037 Long: -79.577
2. 1707 Buttermore Boulevard, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.038 Long: -79.577
3. 1709 Buttermore Boulevard, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.038 Long: -79.577
4. 1711 Buttermore Boulevard, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.038 Long: -79.576
5. 1713 Buttermore Boulevard, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.038 Long: -79.576
6. 2011 Buttermore Boulevard, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.042 Long: -79.575
7. 628 Breakneck Road, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.033 Long: -79.551
8. 635 Breakneck Road, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.034 Long: -79.551
9. 659 Breakneck Road, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.035 Long: -79.551
10. 743 Breakneck Road, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.039 Long: -79.562
11. 649 Breakneck Road, Connellsville, PA 15425; Lat: 40.035 Long: -79.551
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