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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 18-1002a

[48 Pa.B. 3854]
[Saturday, June 30, 2018]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS

 Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.

 Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should 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. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.

 Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

 The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.

 Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

SAFE DRINKING WATER


Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.

Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.

Application No. 1718505—Construction—Public Water Supply.

Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC)
Township/Borough Decatur Township
County Centre County
Responsible Official Mr. Scott L. Armbrust
800 West Hershey Park Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility Public Water Supply—Construction
Consulting Engineer Mr. Scott L. Armbrust, P.E.,
Pennsylvania American Water Company
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Application Received 06/04/18
Description of Action Authorizes the replacement of the two existing pumps in the Scotch Hollow Booster Pump Station with two new pumps.

Application No. 4918504—Construction—Public Water Supply.

Applicant Dutch Valley Foods
Township/Borough City of Sunbury
County Northumberland County
Responsible Official Mr. Laurence J. Bates
Director of Dairy Operations
1000 S. Second Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
Type of Facility Public Water Supply—Construction
Consulting Engineer Mr. Kenneth M. Justice, P.E.
KMJ, Inc.
1036 Woods Lane
Ambler, PA 19002
Application Received 06-08-18
Description of Action Authorizes the withdrawal of water from Egg Harbor Spring.

Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

Permit No. 0218509, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
1200 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
[Township or Borough] City of Pittsburgh
Responsible Official Robert Weimar, Executive Director
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
1200 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Type of Facility Water system
Consulting Engineer Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
1200 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Application Received Date February 21, 2018
Description of Action Addition of aqueous copper in the sedimentation basins at the Aspinwall Water Treatment Plant.

MINOR AMENDMENT


Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.

Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

Application No. 0210512GWR-A1, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Borough of Sewickley Water Authority
PO Box 190
Sewickley, PA 15143
[Township or Borough] Sewickley Borough
Responsible Official Mark Brooks, General Manager
Borough of Sewickley Water Authority
PO Box 190
Sewickley, PA 15143
Type of Facility Water system
Consulting Engineer KLH Engineers, Inc.
5173 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Application Received Date June 1, 2018
Description of Action Demonstration of 4-log treatment of viruses for groundwater sources.

Application No. 0218522MA, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Borough of Sewickley Water Authority
PO Box 190
Sewickley, PA 15143
[Township or Borough] Sewickley Borough
Responsible Official Mark Brooks, General Manager
Borough of Sewickley Water Authority
PO Box 190
Sewickley, PA 15143
Type of Facility Water system
Consulting Engineer KLH Engineers, Inc.
5173 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Application Received Date June 1, 2018
Description of Action Groundwater well casing rehabilitation project.

Application No. 6518510MA, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672
[Township or Borough] Bell Township
Responsible Official Michael Kukura, Resident Manager
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672
Type of Facility Water system
Consulting Engineer Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672
Application Received Date June 13, 2018
Description of Action Replacement of the granular activated carbon filter media within four filters at the GR Sweeney water treatment plant.

Application No. 3018508MA, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
1442 Jefferson Road
Jefferson, PA 15344
[Township or Borough] Morris Township
Responsible Official Timothy Faddis, Manager
Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
1442 Jefferson Road
Jefferson, PA 15344
Type of Facility Water system
Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc.
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024
Application Received Date June 14, 2018
Description of Action Installation of the Route 18 Olczak meter vault.

Application No. 3013501WMP18, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
1442 Jefferson Road
Jefferson, PA 15344
[Township or Borough] Morris Township
Responsible Official Timothy Faddis, Manager
Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
1442 Jefferson Road
Jefferson, PA 15344
Type of Facility Water system
Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc.
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024
Application Received Date June 14, 2018
Description of Action Use of the proposed Route 18 Olczak meter vault as a bulk load-out facility.

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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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:

Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown- fields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

Green Acres Mobile Home Park, 8785 Turkey Ridge Road, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Light-Heigel & Associates, 430 East Main Street, Palmyra, PA 17078, on behalf of Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc., 2 North Riverside Plaza, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate for the following individual sites addresses within the mobile home park:

 • 8823 Max Way

 • 8832 Max Way

 • 8833 Max Way

 • 8739 Evergreen Circle

 • 8902 Cedar Road

 • 8867 Breinig Run Circle

 • 8964 Breinig Run Circle

 • 1038 Cherry Tree Crossing

 • 8785 Turkey Ridge Road.

 Soil was contaminated by releases of heating oil and kerosene from aboveground storage tanks. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on June 1, 2018.

Net Zero Building, 4250 Independence Drive, North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. Barry Isett & Associates, 85 South Route 100, Allentown, PA 18106, on behalf of PP&L Sustainable Energy Fund, 4110 Independence Drive, Suite 100, Schnecksville, PA 18078, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with lead and arsenic as the result of historic pesticide use at a former orchard. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on June 8, 2018.

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.

OPERATING PERMITS


Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

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

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

54-00003: Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc./St. Nicholas Cogeneration (PO Box 112, Shenandoah, PA 17976-0112). The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the electric generation facility located in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

 The main sources at this facility consist of a fluidized bed boiler, ash handling system, flash dryer, and emergency generators. The sources are controlled by baghouses. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds.

 On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 2. Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc (SER) qualifies as a major source of NOx emissions because facility-wide potential NOx emissions are above the RACT 2 major source threshold (i.e., 100 tons per year). As a result, the NOx-emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT 2 rule. The NOx emitting sources at the facility are Source ID # 031, the Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boiler, and Source ID # 058, Flash Dryer. The Presumptive RACT 2 requirements are included in the TV operating permit.

 The proposed Title V Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.


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.

23-00031: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (1500 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby, PA 19023-1291), for the renewal of a State Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in Darby Borough, Delaware County. The facility operates three boilers and three emergency generators. This proposed renewal of the Operating Permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants above previously approved levels. The facility maintains a synthetic minor operating status by maintaining total NOx emissions to less than 25 tons per year. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

09-00104: Daniel C. Tanney, Inc. (3268 Clive Avenue, Bensalem, PA 19020) for operation of a fabricated metal products manufacturing plant located in Bensalem Township, Bucks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The facility does not have the potential to exceed major facility threshold levels; therefore, the facility is a Natural Minor. This action is a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit. There are no new sources at the facility and there are no new applicable regulations for the facility. The renewal permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.

36-03080: Rohrer's Quarry Lititz (70 Lititz Road, PO Box 365, Lititz, PA 17543) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of the quarry and stone crushing facility in Warwick Township, Lancaster County. The subject facility has the potential-to-emit 11.6 tons per year of PM10. 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 25 Pa. Code § 129.63 and 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.

67-03008: Multi Color Corp. (405 Willow Springs Lane, York, PA 17402) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the printing facility located in East Manchester Township, York County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2017 year are estimated at 20.06 tons of VOCs and less than one ton of HAP emissions. 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 25 Pa. Code § 129.67a and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.

22-03076: Bitner Crematory, LLC (2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of a human crematory at the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. Projected actual emissions from the facility are estimated to be 1.0 tpy of PM10, 1.4 tpy of CO, 0.4 tpy of NOx, 0.4 tpy SOx, and 0.4 tpy of VOCs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.

22-03022: Wengers Feed Mill, Inc. (101 West Harrisburg Avenue, Rheems, PA 17570) for operation of their Spring Glen feed mill in Lykens Township, Dauphin County. Estimated actual emissions are expected to be 5.61 tons per year of CO, 6.67 tons per year of NOx and less than a ton per year of PM. 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 for the boilers include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. The facility is also subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDDDD, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Prepared Feeds Manufacturing.

22-03051: Buse Funeral Home (9066 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA 17028) for operation of a human crematorium in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. The subject facility has the potential to emit NOx at 1.1 tpy, PM at 0.8 tpy, and SO2 at 0.2 tpy. 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.

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

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

12-00002: GKN Sinter Metals, Inc. (PO Box 493, Emporium, PA 15834) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their powdered metal production facility located in Shippen Township, Cameron County. The facility's main sources include a hydraulic parts molding unit, a powdered metal parts impregnation operation, one (1) electric de-lube furnace, seven (7) electric sintering furnaces, two (2) steam treat units, and two (2) parts washers. The facility has potential to emit under 0.87 ton per year (tpy) of particulate matter/particulate matter with an effective aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 10 micrometer, 1.32 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 1.11 tpy of carbon monoxide, 10.73 tpy of volatile organic compounds, and 0.01 tpy of sulfur oxides. The potential volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants emissions reduced by 36.3 tons and 2.50 tons per year, respectively due to removal of powdered metal parts dip sizing operation. The potential emissions for all other criteria pollutants remained same at the facility. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63 and 98. 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.

Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.

OP17-000046: Metro CTI Inc. (6711 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135) for the operation of a human crematory in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include one (1) 150 pounds per hour cremation unit with one 0.5 MMBtu/hr primary burner and one 1.0 MMBtu/hr afterburner that fires natural gas.

 The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.

 Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previous operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.

OP17-000047: Department of Veteran's Affair Medical Center and Nursing Home Care Unit (3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104) for the operation of a hospital and nursing home in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include: three (3) 29.4 MMBtu/hr Boilers with low NOx burners that can burn # 2 Oil or Natural Gas; one (1) 17.3 MMBtu/hr boiler that can burn # 2 Oil or Natural Gas; two (2) 7.94 MMBtu/hr Boilers that can burn # 2 Oil or natural gas; two (2) 0.491 MMBtu/hr Boilers firing natural gas; two (2) 2.25 MMBtu/hr hot water heaters firing natural gas; three (3) 2,000 kW emergency generators firing # 2 oil; two (2) 1,111 kW emergency generators firing # 2 oil; and one (1) 130 kW emergency generator firing # 2 oil.

 The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.

 Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previous operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.

PLAN APPROVALS


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

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

Contact: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.

39-00108A: TierPoint, LLC (9999 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031) for their TierPoint, Two LLC—TekPark facility located in Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to TierPoint, LLC (9999 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031) for their facility located in Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 39-00108A will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

 Plan Approval No. 39-00108A is for nine (9) emergency generators. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 for particulate matter. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

 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 the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 39-00108A 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 Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.

48-00110A: Lehigh Valley Animal Crematory Services, Inc. (326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055) for their facility in Hellertown Borough, Northampton County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Lehigh Valley Animal Crematory Services, Inc. (326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055) for their facility in Hellertown Borough, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00110A will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit at a later date.

 Plan Approval No. 48-00110A is for the installation and operation of two (2) animal remains incinerators fired by natural gas. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions and shall be required to maintain the temperature at the exit of the secondary (or last) chamber at 1,800° F or higher and be maintained throughout the cremation cycle. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

 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 the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 48-00110A 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 Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.

66-00008E: Oxbow Creek Energy LLC (358 North Shore Drive, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) for their facility to be located in Nicholson Twp., Wyoming County.

 Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Oxbow Creek Energy LLC (358 North Shore Drive, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) for their facility to be located in Nicholson Twp., Wyoming County. This Plan Approval No. 66-00008E will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

 Plan Approval No. 66-00008E is for the construction of 22 MW electric generating plant. The plant will include natural gas fired engines with oxidation catalysts and SCR technology. The VOC emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 50 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The NOx emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. Total PM, SOx, and CO emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The HAPs from the facility must never equal or exceed 10 TPY of any single HAP and must never equal or exceed 25 TPY of all aggregated HAPs, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

 The facility is subject to NSPS Subpart JJJJ, MACT Subpart ZZZZ and 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The visible emission opacity shall not be equal to or greater than 20% at any time. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions.

 Emissions from the engines will meet BAT, MACT ZZZZ & NSPS Subpart JJJJ requirements. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

 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 the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 66-00008E 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 Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.

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 Returned

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

65131601 and NPDES No. PA0236267. Derry Coal Company LLC, (145 Ivy Lane, Tazewell, VA 24651). To operate the Derry Coal Loadout/Prep Plant in Derry Township, Westmoreland County a new coal preparation plant and related NPDES permit, includes authorization request for an Air Quality GPA/GP12 General Permit. Surface Acres Proposed 100.0. Receiving Stream: Saxman Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving Stream: Unnamed Tributary to Saxman Run, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on March 22, 2016. Application received August 7, 2015. Application returned: June 6, 2018.

Coal Applications Received

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

30841312 and NPDES No. PA0013790. The Monongalia County Coal Company, (46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950). To revise the permit for the Monongalia County Mine in Wayne, Gilmore, Jackson, Springhill, Freeport and Aleppo Townships, Greene County and related NPDES Permit. Underground Acres Proposed 7,348.6, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 7,348.6. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 17, 2018. Application received: January 17, 2018.

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

Permit No. 11070201 and NPDES No. PA0262391. Fuel Recovery Inc., 254 Interpower Drive, Colver, PA 15927, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Washington Township, Cambria County, affecting 87.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Bear Rock Run and Burgoon Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 11, 2018.

Permit No. 11130103 and NPDES No. PA029204. Laurel Sand & Stone Inc., P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 264 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and South Branch of Blacklick Creek and unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 11, 2018.

Permit No. 32070103. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 201.4 acres. Receiving stream: Little Mahoning Creek, classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 11, 2018.

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

Permit No. 54870206R6. White Pine Coal Co., Inc., (P.O. Box 59, Ashland, PA 17921), renewal for Reclamation Only of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Butler, Barry and Eldred Townships and Gordon Borough, Schuylkill County, East and West Cameron Townships, Northumberland County affecting 870.0 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: May 3, 2018.

Permit No. 54980201R4. A/C Fuels Company, (2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 3275, Houston, TX 77019), renewal for Reclamation Only of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Kline, Banks and Hazle Townships, Schuylkill, Carbon and Luzerne Counties, receiving stream: Catawissa Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: May 11, 2018.

Permit No. 54180201. Hegins Mining Company, (P.O. Box 188, Sacramento, PA 17968), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation (replacing SMP No. 54840205) in Reilly Township, Schuylkill County affecting 57.7 acres, receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and warm water fishes. Application received: May 16, 2018.

Permit No. 54-305-044GP12. Hegins Mining Company, (P.O. Box 188, Sacramento, PA 17968), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 54180201 in Reilly Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: May 16, 2018.

Permit No. 40-305-018GP12. Keystone Reclamation Fuel Management, LLC, (67 East Park Place, Floor 4, Morristown, NJ 0960), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Government Financed Construction Contract No. 40-18-01 in Swoyersville Borough, Luzerne County. Application received: May 24, 2018.

Coal Applications Withdrawn

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

63070202 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251119. Lizabella Mining, LLC (47 Grudevich Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317). Transfer of permit from BOCA Coal, Inc. for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mining site located in Union and South Park Townships, Washington and Allegheny Counties, affection 98.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries A & B to Piney Fork. Application received June 13, 2017. Application withdrawn: June 14, 2018.

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.

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

Permit No. 29940301 and NPDES PA0607908, Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC, 10000 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030, renewal of NPDES permit, located in Bethel and Thompson Townships, Fulton County. Receiving stream: Little Tonoloway Creek, classified for the following use: trout stocked fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 8, 2018.

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

37880304. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal of existing NPDES permit No. PA0204906 in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 11, 2018.

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

65182802 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278301. Curry & Kepple, Inc. (126 Ten School Road, New Alexandria, PA 15670). Application for commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal surface mine, located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 12.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Loyalhanna Creek and unnamed tributary to Boat Yard Run, classified for the following use: WWF and CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: June 13, 2018.

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

Permit No. 64870301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225878. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), commencement, operation and restoration of a bluestone quarry operation and NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Lake Township, Wayne County affecting 109.7 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Jones Creek, classified for the following uses: high quality—cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: June 1, 2018.

Permit No. 7675SM1C11 and NPDES No. PA0124028. Pennsy Supply, Inc., (1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in West Cornwall and South Annville Townships, Lebanon County affecting 195.93 acres, receiving stream: Bachmans Run, classified for the following use: trout stocking. Application received: June 4, 2018.

Permit No. 58100302C and NPDES No. PA0224485. William M. Ruark, (P.O. Box 27, Meshoppen, PA 18630), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County affecting 65 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Elk Lake Stream and West Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: June 4, 2018.

Permit No. 58020832. Kenneth R. Ely, (P.O. Box 39, Dimock, PA 18816), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Kenneth R. Ely. Application received: June 8, 2018.

Permit No. 58060849. Kenneth R. Ely, (P.O. Box 39, Dimock, PA 18816), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Kenneth R. Ely. Application received: June 8, 2018.

Permit No. 58080837. Kenneth R. Ely, (P.O. Box 39, Dimock, PA 18816), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Kenneth R. Ely. Application received: June 8, 2018.

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

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

NPDES No. PA0280593 (Permit No. 16180101). Ben Hal Mining, Inc. (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Clarion Township, Clarion County, affecting 43.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Brush Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Brush Run. Application received: May 4, 2018.

 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.

 The following outfall requires a non-discharge alternative:

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

 The following outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Brush Run:

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

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

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average MaximumMaximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

NPDES No. PA0604852 (Permit No. 10820122). Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of the existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Marion & Mercer Townships, Butler County, affecting 598.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek and Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: April 9, 2018.

 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.

 The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek and Slippery Rock Creek:

Outfall No.New Outfall (Y/N)
GB N
TPP N
TPR N
TPT N

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

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.07.0
Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 2.04.05.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 357090
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

 The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek and Slippery Rock Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
B N
BB N
C N
CC N
D N
E N
GH N
Y N

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

30-DayDailyInstant.
ParameterMinimum AverageMaximumMaximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.09.0
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits

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

NPDES No. PA0607908 (Mining Permit No. 29940301), Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC, 10000 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030, renewal of an NPDES permit for limestone quarry in Bethel and Thompson Townships, Fulton County, affecting 143 acres. Receiving stream: Little Tonoloway Creek, classified for the following use: Trout Stocking. Application received: June 8, 2018.

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

 The following outfalls discharge to Little Tonoloway Creek:

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

NPDES No. PA0269247 (Mining Permit No. 44030301), Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803, renewal of an NPDES permit for limestone quarry in Armagh Township, Mifflin County, affecting 48.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Honey Creek, classified for the following use(s): high quality cold water fishery. Application received: June 6, 2018.

 All treatment and stormwater facilities will be addressed through non-discharge alternatives. There will be no point source discharges for this mining permit.

NPDES No. PA0595861 (Mining Permit No. 28900301), David H. Martin Excavating, 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Renewal of an NPDES permit for non-coal surface mining in Hamilton Township, Franklin County, affecting 4.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Rocky Spring Branch of Back Creek, classified for the following use: trout stocked fishes. Application received: December 20, 2017.

 The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Rocky Spring Branch of Back Creek.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 N
002 N
003 N
004 N
005 N

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

DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS (in mg/l)
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Discharge Parameter Average
Monthly
Maximum
Daily
Instantaneous
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90 2/Month (minimum) Grab

 The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from stormwater facilities resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event discharging to unnamed tributary to Rocky Spring Branch of Back Creek:

DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS (in mg/l)
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Discharge Parameter Average
Monthly
Maximum
Daily
Instantaneous
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Total Settleable Solids N/A N/A 0.5 (ml/l) Monthly (minimum) Grab
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.

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

NPDES No. 0250040 (Mining permit No. 03010407), Stitt Coal Company, 811 Garretts Run Road, Ford City, PA 16226, renewal NPDES permit for in Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, affecting 156.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Garretts Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Garretts Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: September 16, 2016.

 The following outfalls discharge to Garretts Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type
001 N SW
002 N SW
003 N MDT
004 N MDT
005 N SW
013 N MDT

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

Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0
Manganese (mg/l) 1.8 3.6 4.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor & Report
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 outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary B to Garretts Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type
006 N SW
007 N SW
010 N MDT
012 N SW
014 N SW

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

Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0
Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.

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

NPDES Permit No. PA0225860 on Surface Mining Permit No. 64182502. Sanford Stone, LLC, (P.O. Box 95, Deposit, NY 13754), new NPDES Permit for a Bluestone GP105 Quarry operation in Starrucca Borough, Wayne County, affecting 12.6 acres. Receiving stream: Merrigan Creek Watershed and unnamed tributary to Starrucca Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes and EV, cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: May 29, 2018.

NPDES Permit No. PA05943334 on Surface Mining Permit No. 74740303. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in Lower Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County, affecting 367.1 acres. Receiving stream: Delaware River Watershed, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: April 18, 2018.

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

 The following outfalls discharge to Delaware River Watershed.

Outfall No.New Outfall Y/N Type
01 No Non-Coal Pit Water
02 No E & S Stormwater

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

30-Day DailyInstantaneous
ParameterMinimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.09.0
Discharge (MGD) 1.0
Total Suspended Solids 35.070.090.0
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

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