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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.
Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 0218525, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672[Township or Borough] City of McKeesport Responsible Official Michael Kukura, Resident Manager
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672Application Received Date July 24, 2018 Description of Action Change in chlorine analyzer at the McKeesport water treatment plant.
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:
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717.705.4705.
Janet Fourman Property, 1040 Kathleen Street, Lebanon, PA 17046, North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. Trimpi Associates, Inc., 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073, on behalf of State Farm Insurance, P.O. Box 106169, Atlanta, GA 30348-6169, and Janet Fourman and Lydia Hidshman, 1040 Kathleen Street, Lebanon, PA 17046, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil and groundwater contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health Standard. Future use of the site will continue to be used for residential purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Lebanon Daily News on July 20, 2018.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
New General Permit Application No. WMGR160. Slate Belt Heat Recovery Center, LLC, 435 Williams Court, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21220-2888; Site: 2100 Block of Penn Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. The Department received a new general permit application for the processing of biosolids by drying to produce Class A biosolids products for beneficial use as a fertilizer blending agent, soil conditioner, and/or renewable fuel product. The application was determined to be administratively complete on July 31, 2018.
Written comments concerning the application should be directed to Chris Solloway, Group Manager, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P.O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170, 717-787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail at ra-epbenuseall@pa.gov. When submitting comment via e-mail, place ''Comments on WMGR160NE001'' in the subject line. Faxed comments will not be accepted. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) for Determination of Applicability received under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
General Permit Application No. WMGM019SC001. EK Services, Inc. has submitted an application for a Determination of Applicability under General Permit No. WMGM019 for its facility located at 260 Old York Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070 in Fairview Township, York County. This general permit authorizes the processing of concrete and asphalt for beneficial use as a roadway construction material; the processing of wood wastes and uncontaminated soil for beneficial use as mulch and topsoil; and the processing of leaf and yard waste for beneficial use as compost. This application was determined to be administratively complete on August 1, 2018.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact Mr. John Oren, P.E., Permits Section Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program at 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
35-00074A: Meadowbrook Energy LLC (1444 East Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant, PA 18447) for the construction of a Renewable Natural Gas facility with controls at a facility to be located in Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
34-05002A: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (PO Box 1642, Houston, TX 77251) for an engine project at the Perulack Compressor Station located in Lack Township, Juniata County. The Plan Approval will authorize the following items:
1.) Retrofit the existing natural gas-fired Cooper Bessemer GMVA-8 engine (Source 031), as clean burn spark ignition engine (SI RICE), without increasing its rated 1,100 hp, to reduce NOx.
2.) Install Control ID C031, Oxygen Catalyst in the exhaust gas of Source 031 to directly reduce CO and indirectly reduce some VOC.
Source 031 is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 127.97(k), presumptive RACT requirements and alternative compliance schedule for NOx and VOC.
Review by the Department indicates that the air contamination source as reconstructed will comply with all regulatory requirements including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 for VOC and CO.
The engine emission limits are to be revised as follows: NOx 3 g/hp-hr, VOC 1 g/hp-hr, and CO 0.5 g/hp-hr, during ''normal operations''. Exempt startup and shutdown periods will be limited to not greater than 30 minutes for each event. The emissions will decrease at the facility as a result of the changes described previously.
Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. Among other items, the conditions include 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into a Title V Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
15-00031: Henry Company (336 Cold Stream Road, Kimberton, PA 19442; Attn: Mr. Scott Morris) is a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor facility located in East Pikeland Township, Chester County. The facility was previously a Title V facility. The facility had applied for a minor modification to include a production limit and a VOC limit on the Seven (7) Mixers (Source ID 200) and to include a site-wide limit for VOC. The Seven (7) Mixers were previously subject to a limit of 75 TPY. The Seven (7) Mixers are now subject to 20 TPY for VOC, with a production limit of 9,302,325 pounds per year. The site-wide emission limit for VOC has been reduced from 78.7 TPY to 24.9 TPY. As a result, the facility submitted a new Synthetic Minor Operating Permit application to become a Synthetic Minor facility. This Synthetic Minor Operating Permit does not allow for the installation of any new equipment, nor the modification of any existing equipment. Potential emissions from the facility are 9.92 TPY of NOx, 3.61 TPY of SOx, 8.25 TPY of PM, 6.18 TPY of CO, 24.9 TPY of VOC, and 0.16 TPY of HAP.
The operating permit will contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
13-00009: Weatherly Casting and Machine Co. (300 Commerce St, Weatherly, PA 18255-1200) The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of an iron foundry located in Weatherly Borough, Carbon County. The sources include sand handling/casting shakeout process, mold coating process, inoculation, pouring/casting, induction furnace, sand reclamation, molding lines, annealing, and grinding. Sand reclamation systems, a molding line, grinding area, and casting shakeout are controlled by three dust collectors and a baghouse. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00050: Pioneer Aggregates/White Haven Red Rock Sales (220 S River St, Plains, PA 18705-1137) The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of a crushed and broken stone mining operation located in Dennison Township, Luzerne County. The sources include a jaw crusher and three cone crushers controlled by a water spray system. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
67-05096: Blockhouse Furniture, Inc. (3285 Farmtrail Road, York, PA 17406) for operation of their wood furniture manufacturing facility in Manchester Township, York County. The facility's potential emissions are estimated at 23.0 tons per year of VOC. 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.
41-00050: Appellation Construction Services, LLC (740 Fairfield Road, Montoursville, PA 17754) to issue a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the Williamsport Plant located in Woodward Township, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 41-00050. The facility's main sources include one shotblast metal cleaning operation, one Rotoblast metal cleaning operation, one metal surface coating operation and associated cleanup activities and miscellaneous space heaters. The facility has potential emissions of 0.32 TPY of CO; 0.39 TPY of NOx; 0.002 TPY of SOx; 15.30 TPY of PM/PM10; 2.86 TPY of VOCs; 2.86 TPY HAPs; 465 TPY GHGs. This renewal also accounts for a name change for the permittee from Appellation Pre Fab, LLC to Appellation Construction Services, LLC. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping 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 Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. 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.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
30121301 and NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Harvey Mine in Richhill, Center, and Morris Townships, Greene County and related NPDES permit for development mining only. Underground Acres Proposed 1,502.0, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 1,502.0. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 3, 2018. Application received: April 4, 2018.
30141302 and NPDES No. PA0235474. AMD Reclamation, Inc./Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, (966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541). To renew the permit for the Steele Shaft Water Treatment Facility in Dunkard and Perry Townships, Greene County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 6, 2018. Application received: March 12, 2018.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56980103 and NPDES No. PA0234699. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jenner and Lincoln Townships, Somerset County affecting 138 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Quemahoning Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Quemahoning SWI. Application received: July 30, 2018.
Permit No. 56980107 and NPDES No. PA0234877. Rosebud Mining Co., 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Milford Township, Somerset County affecting 227 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Casselman River and South Glad Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 1, 2018.
Permit No. 11850107 and NPDES No. PA0597341. Rosebud Mining Co., 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Portage Township, Cambria County affecting 85.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Spring Run; unnamed tributary to/and Trout Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Little Conemaugh River SWI. Application received: August 1, 2018.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
16130103. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Monroe and Porter Townships, Clarion County affecting 34.0 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Leatherwood Creek, unnamed tributary to West Fork of Leatherwood Creek, unnamed tributary to Licking Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 20, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
30100101 and NPDES Permit No. PAPA0251950. Border Energy, LLC (966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541). Revision application to change an outfall from a sedimentation pond to a treatment pond on an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 188.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Masontown Water Works, Carmichaels Municipal Authority and Southwestern PA Water Authority are potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: August 1, 2018.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
20072801. R. Hunter, Incorporated (15428 Sheets Road, Guys Mills, PA 16327) Revision to add NPDES Permit No. PA0280623 in Steuben Township, Crawford County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Muddy Run, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. There are no potable surface water intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 31, 2018.
62100801. William D. Jackson (4034 Oil Creek Road, Spartansburg, PA 16434) Revision to add NPDES Permit No. PA0280631 in Spring Creek Township, Warren County. Receiving streams: Spring Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. There are no potable surface water intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 1, 2018.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
14980301 and NPDES PA0237825. Graymont (PA) Inc. (375 Graymont Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823). Renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in Spring Township, Centre County affecting 481.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: June 29, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 7875SM2T. Holcim (US), Inc., (5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052), transfer of an existing quarry operation from Lafarge North America, Inc. in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County affecting 100.2 acres, receiving stream: Lehigh River, classified for the following uses: trout stocking and migratory fishes. Application received: July 11, 2018.
Permit No. 64182503 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225924. Rutledge Unlimited, LLC, (2495 Hancock Highway, Equinunk, PA 18417), commencement, operation and restoration of a bluestone quarry operation and NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Damascus Township, Wayne County affecting 10.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Little Creek & North Branch Calkins Creek, classified for the following uses: high quality—cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: July 26, 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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
NPDES No. PA0214761 (Mining Permit No. 56841605), Croner, Inc., (1576 Stoystown Road P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal to the NPDES permit for the Goodtown Preparation Plant in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Surface Acres Affected 13.5. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Buffalo Creek TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on April 2, 2018. Application received: April 2, 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.
Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from: Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.
Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary of Buffalo Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 39° 53` 17" Long: 78° 58` 44") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report Report - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron, Total (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum, Total (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese, Total (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Phenols, Total (mg/l) - - - Report EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235521 (Mining Permit No. 32011302), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES permit for the Gillhouser Run Deep Mine in Buffington Township, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 24.4. Receiving stream: Little Yellow Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ CWF. Kiski-Conemaugh. The application was considered administratively complete on May 15, 2018. Application received: May 15, 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.
Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from: Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Little Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40 ° 32` 58" Long: -78° 59` 31") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Iron, Total (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - EPA Waiver in effect.
NPDES No. PA0041785 (Mining Permit No. 02841304), Tesone Land Company, (8961 Conference Drive, Suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33919). A renewal to the NPDES permit for the Allegheny Mine & Preparation Plant in Fawn Township, Allegheny County. Surface Acres Affected 8.2, Underground Acres Affected 2,900. Receiving stream: Lardintown Run, classified for the following use: TSF. The application was considered administratively complete on April 18, 2016. Application received: July 10, 2015.
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.
Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from: Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.
Outfall 004 discharges to: Lardintown Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 39` 40" Long: 79° 47` 51") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report Report - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron (mg/l) - 1.7 3.4 4.3 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Manganese (mg/l) - 1.1 2.3 2.8 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report EPA Waiver is in effect.
NPDES No. PA0215201 (Mining Permit No. 30960701), Emerald Contura, LLC, (158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). A renewal to the NPDES permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1—CRDA No. 2 in Franklin Township, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 176.8. Receiving stream: Smith Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on June 15, 2018. Application received: June 15, 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.
Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from: Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.
Outfall 011 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Smith Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 011 (Lat: 39° 52` 57" Long: -80° 11` 54") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 100 Iron, Total (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum, Total (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese, Total (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Cadmium, Total (ug/l) - - - Report EPA Waiver not in effect. In Monongahela Watershed.
NPDES No. PA0214949 (Mining Permit No. 32961302), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES permit for the Ondo Mine in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County. Kiski-Conemaugh. Surface Acres Affected 32.4, Underground Acres Affected 2,565.6. The application was considered administratively complete on February 5, 2018. Application received: February 5, 2018.
Outfall N/A discharges to: Ferrier Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall N/A (Lat: 40° 33` 40" Long: 79° 05` 21") are:
The permittee is authorized to discharge from sediment traps specifically designed using Best Management Practices to capture and contain sediment from normal stormwater runoff. The permittee is not authorized to discharge from any other point sources.
EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0379302 (Mining Permit No. 03851302), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES permit for the Rosebud No. 3 Mine in Perry Township, Armstrong County. Surface Acres Affected 40.3, Underground Acres Affected 3,070. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Armstrong Run, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on April 28, 2017. Application received January 17, 2017.
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.
Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from: Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 41° 02` 26" Long: 79° 39` 35") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report pH (s.u) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Iron (mg/) - 1.78 3.46 4.45 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.42 2.84 3.55 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Outfall 003 discharges to: Armstrong Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 41° 00` 51" Long: 79° 37` 32") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report pH (s.u) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Iron (mg/) - 1.66 3.32 4.15 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.12 2.24 2.80 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 EPA Waiver is in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0212334 (Mining Permit No. 56920114), Mountaineer Mining Company, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530. Renewal of an NPDES permit for coal surface mining in Southampton Township, Somerset County, affecting 278.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to North Branch of Jennings Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Wills Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: March 13, 2018.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to North Branch of Jennings Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N 005 N 006 N 007 N 008 N 009 N 010 N 011 N 012 N 013 N 014 N 015 N The proposed effluent limits for the outfalls listed previously are as follows:
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/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.
Outfalls: (≥10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0262498 Mining Permit No. 56150102, PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, revised NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 348.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Glades Creek and Schrock Run, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and warm water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: March 19, 2018.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to Schrock Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: 004 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Schrock Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 010 N 011 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005 & 010 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Glades Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 007 N 008 N 012 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 006—008 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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. NPDES No. PA0268933 (Mining Permit No. 56120201), Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, renewal of an NPDES permit for Coal Refuse Reprocessing in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, affecting 65.0 acres. Receiving streams: Stonycreek River and unnamed tributary to/and Kaufman Run, classified for the following use: warm water fishes (Stonycreek River) and cold water fishes. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: June 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 outfalls discharge to Stonycreek River
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:
Outfalls: 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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) Monitor Only pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Under 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0250121 (Mining Permit No. 02020201), Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, NPDES permit renewal for a surface coal refuse reprocessing site in Plum Borough, Allegheny County affecting 172 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNTs to Little Plum Creek and Little Plum Creek classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: July 6, 2017.
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Little Plum Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 (SP-B); 003 (SP-C) N Stormwater Outfall The proposed dry weather effluent limits for Outfalls 002 and 003 are as follows. Wet weather limits do not apply.
Outfalls: 002 and 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) N/A N/A N/A 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 stormwater outfalls discharge to UNTs to Little Plum Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 007 (Pond E);
008 (Relocated D-1)N Stormwater Outfall The proposed dry weather effluent limits for Outfall 007 are as follows. Wet weather limits do not apply.
Outfalls: 007 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) N/A N/A N/A 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 proposed dry weather effluent limits for Outfall 008 are as follows. Wet weather limits do not apply.
Outfalls: 008 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) Monitor & Report 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. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0262439 (Mining Permit No. 11070202), Ebensburg Power Company, 2840 New Germany Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Renewal of an NPDES permit for coal surface mining in Nanty Glo Borough and Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 83.1 acres. Receiving stream: South Branch Blacklick Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: February 8, 2018.
The following outfalls discharge to South Branch Blacklick Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
The following limits apply to all discharges from stormwater outfall 003 discharging to South Branch Blacklick Creek.
Discharge Limitations (in mg/l)
Monitoring Requirements Discharge Parameter Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum Measurement
FrequencySample Type Total Iron 3.0 6.0 7.0 2/Month (minimum) Grab Total Manganese 2.0 4.0 5.0 2/Month (minimum) Grab Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 2/Month (minimum) Grab Aluminum 1.1 2.2 2.8 2/Month (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. NPDES No. PA0269131 (Mining Permit No. 31120801), Robert B. Colton, 11368 Old Town Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652, renewal of NPDES permit for small noncoal (industrial mineral) surface mine in Miller Township, Huntingdon County, affecting 4.3 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Standing Stone creek, classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishes. This receiving stream is not included in any TMDL. Application received: July 26, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT instantaneous limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall requires a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Sediment Pond with associated infiltration gallery N
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