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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 19-1020

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[49 Pa.B. 3498]
[Saturday, July 6, 2019]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

 This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges regarding industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or Amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, Sewage or Animal Waste; Discharge into Groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 Individual Permit
Section V NPDES MS4 Permit Waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for Coverage under NPDES General Permits

 For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.

 For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 Individual Permits and Individual Stormwater Construction Permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made tentative determinations of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.32(d), the proposed discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will be managed in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

 Unless indicated otherwise, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).

 Persons wishing to comment on NPDES applications are invited to submit statements to the contact office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on WQM permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. A comment submittal 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.

 The Department will also accept requests for public hearings on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.

 Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users, or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


I. NPDES Renewal Applications.

Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0060780
(Sewage)
Leggett & Platt
515 Salem Boulevard
Berwick, PA 18603-6459
Luzerne County
Salem Township
Unnamed Tributary of Susquehanna River (CWF)
(5-B)
Yes
PA0043206
(Sewage)
Trails End Camp WWTP
230 Trails End Road
Honesdale, PA 18405
Wayne County
Berlin Township
Unnamed Tributary to Beach Lake (HQ-CWF)
(1-A)
Yes

 Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0080314
(Sewage)
Hampden Township Roth Lane
STP & Composting
230 S Sporting Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-3097
Cumberland County
Hampden Township
Sears Run (WWF)
Watershed(s) (7-B)
No
PA0029297
(Sewage)
PA DPW South Mountain
Restoration Center
10058 South Mountain Road
South Mountain, PA 17261
Franklin County
Quincy Township
Rocky Mountain Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
Watershed(s)
(13-C)
Yes
PA0035823
(Sewage)
Kent Saunders
5909 Little Cove Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236-9478
Franklin County
Warren Township
Little Cove Creek
(CWF, MF)
Watershed(s)
13-B
Yes
PA0032000
(Sewage)
PA DCNR Gifford Pinchot State Park
2200 Rosstown Road
Lewisberry, PA 17339-9787
York County
Warrington Township
Beaver Creek
Watershed(s)
(7-F)
Yes

 Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.3636.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0208639
(Sewage)
Hartleton Borough Sewer
System STP
P.O. Box 31
Hartleton, PA 17829-0031
Union County
Hartleton Borough
Cold Run (TSF)
(6-A)
Yes

 Southwest Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0096971
(Industrial)
West Carroll Township Water & Sewer Authority
Bakerton System
P.O. Box 328
Elmora, PA 15737-0328
Cambria County
West Carroll Township
West Branch
Susquehanna River
(WWF, MF)
(8-B)
Yes

II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications.

Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, Telephone: 570.327.3636.

PA0233030, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, South Creek Township Bradford County, P.O. Box 60, Gillett, PA 16925-0060. Facility Name: Gillett Dollar Gen. This proposed facility is located in South Creek Township, Bradford County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated SFTF Sewage.

 The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Seeley Creek (CWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 4-B and is classified for Cold Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of .0004 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Daily Min
XXX 9.0
Daily Max
XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.02 XXX XXX
Biochemical Oxygen Demand  (BOD5) XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX XXX

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Septic hauler.

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.


III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law.

Southwest Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.

WQM Permit No. 2619401, Sewage, North Union Township Municipal Service Authority, 90 Romeo Lane, Uniontown, PA 15401-2337.

 This proposed facility is located in North Union Township and Dunbar Township, Fayette County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: construction of sanitary sewers, sanitary pump stations and low-pressure sewers to serve existing homes. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund has been identified as a potential funding source.

Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

WQM Permit No. 4219401, Sewage, Brenda Fitch, 510 Columbia Hill Road, Smethport, PA 16749.

 This proposed facility is located in Otto Township, McKean County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

WQM Permit No. 4219402, Sewage, Brenda Fitch, 510 Columbia Hill Road, Smethport, PA 16749.

 This proposed facility is located in Keating Township, McKean County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.


VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities.

Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, PA 18401.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD390105 American Millwork &
Cabinetry Inc
840 Broad St
Emmaus, PA 18049
Lehigh Emmaus Boro Leibert Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)

Pike County Conservation District, 556 Route 402, Suite 1, Hawley, PA 18428.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD520021 Lehigh Twp Supervisors
193 Municipal Dr
Bushkill, PA 18324
Pike Lehman Twp Little Bushkill Creek
(EV, MF)

Wayne Conservation District, 925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD640017 Honesdale DG LLC
Capital Growth Buchalter
361 Summit Blvd
Ste 110
Birmingham, AL 35243-3167
Wayne Lebanon Twp Big Brook
(EV, MF)

Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA
Waived
Y/N?
PAS123501
(Storm Water)
Linette Quality Chocolates Inc./
Treehouse Private Brands Inc.
336 Hill Road
Womelsdorf, PA 19567-9200
Berks County
Heidelberg Township
Unnamed Tributary to Tulpehocken Creek
(HQ-CWF (existing use)) (3-C)
Yes

Cambria District: Environmental Program Manager, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.

Individual Permit Type—PAD

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD680002 Attention: Patrick M. Webb
Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Cambria Office
286 Industrial Park Road
Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119
814-472-1800
Clearfield County
Lawrence Township West Branch Susquehanna River (WWF), Unnamed Tributaries to West Branch Susquehanna River (CWF),
Clearfield Creek (WWF), Unnamed Tributaries to Clearfield Creek (CWF),
Laurel Run (HQ-CWF),
Unnamed Tributaries to Laurel Run (HQ-CWF)

VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types.

PAG-12 CAFOs

MS4 PAG-13 Notices of Intent Received.

Southwest Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address Municipality, County Waiver
Application
Submitted
(Y/N)
Pollutant
Reduction Plan
Submitted (Y/N)
PAG136370 Penn State Greater Allegheny
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
McKeesport City
Allegheny County
Y N

Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address Municipality/County Waiver
Application
Submitted
(Y/N)
Pollutant
Reduction Plan
Submitted (Y/N)
PAG133550 Dauphin Borough
Dauphin County
P.O. Box 487
Dauphin, PA 17018-0487
Dauphin Borough
Dauphin County
Y N

STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs

 This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.

 Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.

 Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

ACT 38
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS

CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS

Agricultural Operation
Name and Address
CountyTotal
Acres
AEU's Animal
Type
Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) New or
Renewal
Dwight and Kathi Zimmerman
80 South Northkill Road
Bernville, PA 19506
Berks 0 341.17 Broilers NA Renewal

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1


Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).

 Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.

 Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.

 For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department Regional Office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

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

Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-348.

Former Green Shingle Service & Restaurant, 6468 Sterrettania Road, McKean Township, Erie County. Environmental Geo-Services, 678 Georgetown Road, Hadley, PA 16130, on behalf of Old Presque Isle Downs, Inc., c/o Eldorado Resorts, 100 West Liberty Street, Suite 1150, Reno, NV 89501, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Sample results concluded the original gasoline and diesel underground storage tank basin was the source of regulated substances that negatively impacted site soil and site groundwater. The primary contaminants to be addressed include regulated substances found on Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Short List of Petroleum Products for gasoline and diesel fuel. The Site-Specific Standard has been selected for remediation. Intended future use of the property will be commercial. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Erie-Times News on May 3, 2019.

Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

(Revised) Woodbourne Square Shopping Center, 2016 East Lincoln Highway, Middletown Township, Bucks County. Michael Beardsley, BL Companies, 4242 Carlisle Pike, Suite 260, Camp Hill, PA 17011 on behalf of Jeffrey Hoffman, Woodbourne Square Partners, LLC, 4 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated with the release of PCE. The future use of the site is currently planned to remain non-residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Bucks County Courier Times on April 19, 2019.

Reilly Residence, 75 Timber Lane, Falls Township, Bucks County. Jeremy Bolyn, Environmental Maintenance, Company Inc., 1420 East Mermaid Lane, Glenside, PA 19038 on behalf of Lisa Reilly, c/o Ellis Harrison, 12 Terry Drive, Suite 204, Newtown, PA 18940 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil has been contaminated with the release of petroleum. The proposed future use of the property will remain the same. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Bucks County Courier Times on April 25, 2019.

Paul's Oldsmobile Dealership, 260 East Street Road, Warminster Township, Bucks County. Kenny Kim, PE, Comstock Environmental, 806 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428 on behalf of Dave Rybas, Brierwood Company, 300 Chestnutwood Lane, Andalusia, PA 19020 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Groundwater at the site had been impacted with petroleum. The proposed future use of the property will be a supermarket store. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Intelligencer on May 15, 2019.

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


Applications deemed administratively complete 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 Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.

Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.

Permit No. 101712, JG Environmental Municipal Waste Processing Facility, 776 Flory Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.

 An application for a major permit modification was submitted by JG Environmental, LLC, to expand its municipal waste processing facility located in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, as well as increase its allowable daily waste volume from 200 tons per day to 500 tons per day. This application was deemed administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on June 11, 2019. The Department will accept comments from the general public recommending revisions to, and approval or denial of, the application during the entire time the Department is reviewing the permit application.

 Comments concerning the application should be directed to Mr. John Oren, Permits Chief, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. Persons interested in obtaining more information about this permit application may contact the Southcentral Regional Office at (717) 705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


Application received, under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980, P.L. 35, P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003, the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, 53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904 and regulations to operate a Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.

Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Telephone 412-442-4000.

Permit Application ID No. 100280. USA Valley Facility, Inc., P.O. Box 195, Luciusboro Road, Coral, PA 15731. Valley Landfill. An application for permit modification requesting reconfiguration of Valley Landfill, a municipal waste landfill located at 6015 Pleasant Valley Road, Irwin, PA 15642, in Penn Township, Westmoreland County. The application was received in the Regional Office on March 1, 2019.

AIR QUALITY

PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLAN APPROVALS


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

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

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

03-269A: PulFlex Technologies, LLC: (P.O. Box 7159, New Castle, PA 16107), plan approval application received for the installation and initial operation of a composite plastic part production facility in Ford City, Armstrong County. This will be a new natural minor facility.


Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.

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

Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.

09-0243: Gelest, Inc. (1 Progress Drive, Morrisville, PA 19067) for installation of nine (9) new blenders to be located at a new facility in Falls Township, Bucks County. Potential emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Particulate Matter (PM) are less than major source emission thresholds respectively for the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area; therefore, the facility is classified as a Natural Minor Facility. The plan approval will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

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

59-00034A: ESC Tioga County Power, LLC (565 5th Ave., FL 29, New York, NY 10017) has submitted an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for plan approval to construct a 635 MW electric generating facility in Richmond Township, Tioga County. The project consists of one 3,445 MMBtu/hr, GE Frame 7HA.02 combined cycle, natural gas-fired combustion turbine with a heat recovery steam generator and a 1,024 MMBtu/hr, natural gas-fired duct burner; one 77.8 MMBtu/hr, natural gas-fired auxiliary boiler; one 5.5 MMBtu/hr, natural gas-fired fuel gas heater; one 2,000 kW, diesel-fired emergency generator/engine; one 315 hp diesel-fired emergency fire pump/engine; storage tanks for diesel fuel, lube oil and aqueous ammonia; sulfur hexafluoride-containing circuit breakers. The proposed project is subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of 40 CFR 52.21, the Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) regulations of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201—127.218, and the Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The facility's total particulate matter (PM) including PM10 and PM2.5, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and sulfuric acid mist emissions are subject to the PSD requirements. The facility's nitrogen oxides emissions are also subject to the NNSR requirements. The Department has determined that the proposed levels of the air contaminant emissions satisfy Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) requirements as well as the Department's BAT requirements.

 The facility is also subject to the following: 40 CFR Part 64, Compliance Assurance Monitoring; 40 CFR Part 72, Acid Rain Program; 40 CFR Part 97, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR); 40 CFR Part 98, Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting; 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines; 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines; 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart TTTT—Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Electric Utility Generating Units; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.

 ESC Tioga County Power, LLC (ESC) has conducted air quality analyses using air dispersion modeling which satisfy the requirements of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations codified in 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83.

 In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k)—(n), ESC conducted air quality analyses of emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM-2.5), and particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter (PM-10) for its proposed facility. ESC's source impact analyses demonstrate that emissions from its facility would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for CO, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), PM-2.5, or PM-10. Additionally, ESC's source impact analyses demonstrate that emissions from its facility would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the Class II or Class I PSD increments for NO2, PM-2.5, or PM-10.

 In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(o), ESC provided additional impact analyses of the impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result of its facility and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated with its facility.

 In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(p), written notice of ESC's proposed facility has been provided to the Federal Land Managers of nearby Federal Class I areas as well as initial screening calculations to demonstrate that emissions from its facility would not adversely impact air quality related values and visibility in nearby Federal Class I areas.

 In accordance with the public notice requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 127.45(b)(4), the degree of Class II and Class I PSD increment consumption expected to result from the operation of ESC's facility is provided in the following tables:

 Degree of Class II PSD Increment Consumption from Operation of ESC's Facility.


Pollutant Averaging
Period
Degree of Class II PSD
Increment Consumption
Class II PSD
Increment
micrograms
per cubic
meter
Percent of
Class II PSD
Increment
micrograms
per cubic
meter
NO2 Annual < 2.09003  < 8.37 % 25
PM-2.5 24-hour < 7.78498 < 86.50 %  9
Annual < 0.60845 < 15.22 %  4
PM-10 24-hour < 7.70298 < 25.68 % 30
Annual < 0.60605  < 3.57 % 17

 Degree of Class I PSD Increment Consumption from Operation of ESC's Facility.

Pollutant Averaging
Period
Degree of Class I PSD
Increment Consumption
Class I PSD
Increment
micrograms
per cubic
meter
Percent of
Class I PSD
Increment
micrograms
per cubic
meter
NO2 Annual < 0.00059 < 0.03 % 2.5
PM-2.5 24-hour < 0.08842 < 4.43 %   2
Annual < 0.00283 < 0.29 %   1
PM-10 24-hour < 0.00642 < 0.09 %   8
Annual < 0.00043 < 0.02 %   4

 Based on the findings previously presented, the Department intends to issue a plan approval for the proposed project. The following is a summary of the conditions that the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements:

 1. Pursuant to the best available control technology of the PSD provisions in 40 CFR 52.21 and of 25 Pa. Code § 127.83 and the lowest achievable emission rate of the New Source Review Regulation provisions in 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201—127.217 as well as the best available technology provisions in 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12:

 a. the boiler incorporated in Source ID 031 shall comply with the following emissions/operational limitations:

 i. nitrogen oxides—0.011 lb/MMBtu and 1.96 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. shall be fired only on natural gas,

 iii. shall be limited to a maximum heat input of 356,013 MMBtu in any 12 CMP,

 iv. shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and good operating practices,

 v. shall be equipped with ultra low NOx burners.

 b. the fuel line heater incorporated in Source ID 032 shall comply with the following emissions/operational limitations:

 i. nitrogen oxides—0.036 lb/MMBtu and 0.87 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. shall be fired only on natural gas,

 iii. shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and good operating practices,

 v. shall be equipped with ultra low NOx burners.

 c. the combined cycle combustion turbine and duct burner incorporated in Source ID P101 shall comply with the following emissions/operational limitations:

 i. nitrogen oxides—2.0 ppmvd, 15% oxygen, 1-hour average and 143.20 tons in any 12 CMP,

 ii. shall be fired only on natural gas,

 iii. the combustion turbine shall not exceed 29,800,000 million Btu in any 12 CMP and the duct burner shall not exceed 6,510,000 million Btu in any 12 CMP,

 iv. shall be equipped with low NOx combustors, a fuel gas heater, an SCR unit and a catalytic oxidizer.

 d. the emergency generator engine incorporated in Source ID P102 shall comply with the following emissions/operational limitations:

 i. nitrogen oxides—5.45 g/bhp-hr and 0.97 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. shall not be operated for more than 60 hours in any 12 CMP.

 e. the emergency fire pump incorporated in Source ID P103 shall comply with the following emissions/operational limitations:

 i. nitrogen oxides—2.69 g/bhp-hr and 0.093 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. shall not be operated for more than 100 hours in any 12 CMP.

 2. Pursuant to the best available control technology of the PSD provisions in 40 CFR 52.21 and of 25 Pa. Code § 127.83 and the best available technology provisions in 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12:

 a. the boiler incorporated in Source 031 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. carbon monoxide—0.037 lbs/MMBtu and 6.59 tons in any 12 CMP,

 ii. total (filterable and condensable) particulate matter (PM/PM10/PM2.5)—0.008 lbs/MMBtu and 1.38 ton in any 12 CMP,

 iii. sulfuric acid—0.00017 lbs/MMBtu and 0.0305 ton in any 12 CMP.

 b. the fuel line heater incorporated in Source 032 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. carbon monoxide—0.039 lbs/MMBtu and 0.94 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. total (filterable and condensable) particulate matter (PM/PM10/PM2.5)—0.008 lbs/MMBtu and 0.19 ton in any 12 CMP,

 iii. sulfuric acid—0.00017 lbs/MMBtu and 0.004 ton in any 12 CMP.

 c. the combined cycle combustion turbine and duct burner incorporated in Source ID P101 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. carbon monoxide—0.9 ppmvd, 15% oxygen, 1-hour average without duct burner firing and 1.5 ppmvd, 15% oxygen, 1-hour average with duct burner firing and 92.50 tons in any 12 CMP,

 ii. total (filterable and condensable) particulate matter (PM/PM10/PM2.5)—0.0071 lbs/MMBtu and 85.30 tons in any 12 CMP,

 iii. sulfuric acid—0.00073 lbs/MMBtu and 13.15 tons in any 12 CMP.

 d. the emergency generator engine incorporated in Source ID P102 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. carbon monoxide—0.3 g/bhp-hr and 0.053 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. total (filterable and condensable) particulate matter (PM/PM10/PM2.5)—0.03 g/bhp-hr and 0.0053 ton in any 12 CMP,

 iii. sulfuric acid—0.0006 g/bhp-hr and 0.0001 ton in any 12 CMP.

 e. the emergency fire pump incorporated in Source ID P103 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. carbon monoxide—0.44 g/bhp-hr and 0.015 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. total (filterable and condensable) particulate matter (PM/PM10/PM2.5)—0.075 g/bhp-hr and 0.003 ton in any 12 CMP,

 iii. sulfuric acid—0.0006 g/bhp-hr and 0.0002 ton in any 12 CMP.

 3. Pursuant to the best technology provisions in 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12:

 a. the boiler incorporated in Source 031 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. volatile organic compounds—0.008 lbs/MMBtu and 1.42 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. sulfur oxides—0.0011 lbs/MMBtu and 0.20 ton in any 12 CMP.

 b. the fuel line heater incorporated in Source 032 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. volatile organic compounds—0.007 lbs/MMBtu and 0.17 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. sulfur oxides—0.0011 lbs/MMBtu and 0.03 ton in any 12 CMP.

 c. the combined cycle combustion turbine and duct burner incorporated in Source ID P101 shall comply with the following emissions/operational limitations:

 i. volatile organic compounds (as methane)— 0.7 ppmvd, 15% O2 without duct burner firing and 1.6 ppmvd, 15% O2 with duct burner firing and 38.40 tons in any 12 CMP,

 ii. sulfur oxides—0.00113 lbs/MMBtu and 20.50 tons in any 12 CMP,

 iii. ammonia slip—5 ppmvd, 15% O2, 1-hour average and 123.00 tons in any 12 CMP,

 iv. shall operate and maintain the combined cycle combustion turbine, duct burner and associated air pollution control and monitoring equipment in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions and in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations at all times including during startup, shutdown, and malfunction,

 v. the ammonia feed system shall be regulated by both a feed forward signal from the fuel flow system of the combustion turbine and the duct burner and a feedback signal from the NOx CEMS; the SCR device shall include monitors and alarms for catalyst inlet and outlet temperatures, catalyst differential pressure, and high stack concentrations of NOx and ammonia,

 vi. shall monitor the pressure differential across the high efficiency combustion air inlet filters,

 vii. the catalytic oxidizer shall be equipped with monitors and alarms for catalyst inlet and outlet temperatures and catalyst differential pressure,

 viii. the combustion air delivery system shall be regulated by a feedback signal from the stack oxygen monitor; equipped with an inlet evaporative cooling system; a high efficiency particle filter; the permittee shall keep on hand a sufficient quantity of spare filters.

 d. the emergency generator engine incorporated in Source ID P102 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. volatile organic compounds—0.11 g/bhp-hr and 0.02 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. sulfur oxides—0.005 g/bhp-hr and 0.001 ton in any 12 CMP.

 e. the emergency fire pump incorporated in Source ID P103 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. volatile organic compounds—0.08 g/bhp-hr and 0.003 ton in any 12 CMP,

 ii. sulfur oxides—0.004 g/bhp-hr and 0.0001 ton in any 12 CMP.

 4. Pursuant to the best available control technology of the PSD provisions in 40 CFR 52.21 and of 25 Pa. Code § 127.83:

 a. the boiler incorporated in Source 031 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. greenhouse gases (CO2e)—117.09 lbs/MMBtu and 20,844 tons in any 12 CMP.

 b. the fuel line heater incorporated into Source ID 032 shall comply with the following emissions limitations:

 i. greenhouse gases (CO2e)—117.09 lbs/MMBtu and 2,821 tons in any 12 CMP.

 c. the combined cycle combustion turbine and duct burner incorporated in Source ID P101 shall comply with the following emissions/operational limitations:

 i. greenhouse gases (CO2e)—2,129,120 tons in any 12 CMP,

 ii. maintain a maximum gross heat rate, without duct burner firing, of 6,494 Btu per kilowatt-hour on a high heating value (HHV) basis.

 d. the emergency generator engine incorporated in Source ID P102 shall not exceed a greenhouse gas (CO2e) emission rate in excess of 535 g/bhp-hr and 95 tons in any 12 CMP,

 e. the emergency fire pump incorporated in Source ID P103 shall not exceed a greenhouse gas (CO2e) emission rate in excess of 495 g/bhp-hr and 17 tons in any 12 CMP,

 f. the SF6-containig circuit breakers shall comply with the following emissions/operational limitations:

 i. sulfur hexafluoride—5 pounds in any 12 CMP,

 ii. greenhouse gases (CO2e)—58 tons in any 12 CMP,

 iii. shall be state-of-the-art, sealed, enclosed-pressure circuit breakers equipped with low-pressure alarms and low-pressure lockouts where the alarms are triggered when 10% by weight of the SF6 has escaped. When the alarms are triggered, the permittee shall take immediate corrective action and fix the circuit breaker units to a like new state in order to prevent the emission of SF6 to the maximum extent practicable.

 5. Pursuant to 40 CFR 60.5520, the combined cycle combustion turbine and duct burner incorporated in Source ID P101 shall not emit in excess of 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt-hour, gross energy output, 12-operating month rolling average.

 6. Pursuant to 40 CFR 60.4207, the emergency generator engine incorporated in Source ID P102 and the emergency fire pump incorporated into Source ID P103 shall be fired on diesel fuel with a maximum sulfur content of 15 ppm (0.0015%) by weight.

 7. Prior to startup of any NOx-emitting source authorized under this plan approval, the permittee shall purchase and apply 169.1 tons of NOx emission reduction credits in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201—127.217.

 8. Based on the date of startup of the combined cycle combustion turbine and duct burner incorporated in Source ID P101, the permittee shall do the following:

 a. within 180 days conduct initial EPA Reference Method stack testing for the emissions of NOx, CO, SOx, PM/PM10/PM2.5, VOCs, ammonia, sulfuric acid mists and carbon dioxide,

 b. at least 180 days prior, submit a Phase I application to the Department for all CEMS and flow monitoring systems, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139,

 c. at least 18 months prior, submit a complete NOx Budget permit application, in accordance with 40 CFR 97.21(b)(1)(ii),

 d. at least 24 months prior, submit a complete Acid Rain permit application, in accordance with 40 CFR 72.30(b)(2)(ii).

 9. The permittee shall conduct initial EPA reference method testing within 180 days of the startup of the boiler incorporated in Source ID 031 for NOx and CO.

 10. Emissions from the combined cycle combustion turbine and duct burner incorporated in Source ID P101 shall not exceed the following limits:

 a. Pursuant to the best available control technology requirements of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration provisions in 40 CFR 52.21 and of 25 Pa. Code § 127.83 and the lowest achievable emission rate of the New Source Review Regulation provisions in 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201—127.217 as well as the best available technology provisions in 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12:

 1. nitrogen oxides:

 i. 67 lbs/hot start;

 ii. 130 lbs/warm start;

 iii. 264 lbs/cold start;

 iv. 7 lbs/shutdown;

 v. 12.10 tons in any 12-consecutive month period;

 b. Pursuant to best available control technology of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration provisions in 40 CFR 52.21 and of 25 Pa. Code § 127.83 and the best available technology provisions in 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12:

 1. carbon monoxide:

 i. 120 lbs/hot start;

 ii. 155 lbs/warm start;

 iii. 790 lbs/cold start;

 iv. 124 lbs/shutdown;

 v. 36.40 tons in any 12-consecutive month period;

 2. total (filterable and condensable) particulate matter (PM/PM10/PM2.5):

 i. 3.9 lbs/hot start;

 ii. 7.8 lbs/warm start;

 iii. 10.7 lbs/cold start;

 iv. 2.3 lbs/shutdown;

 v. 0.90 ton in any 12-consecutive month period;

 c. Pursuant to the best available technology provisions in 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12:

 1. volatile organic compounds:

 i. 9 lbs/hot start;

 ii. 10 lbs/warm start;

 iii. 55 lbs/cold start;

 iv. 26 lbs/shutdown;

 v. 4.80 tons in any 12-consecutive month period;

 d. These annual emission limits apply only during startup and shutdown events. These emission rates are included as part of, and not in addition to, the annual emission limits identified in this plan approval.

 e. For the purposes of demonstrating compliance with these emission limits, the term ''startup'' and ''shutdown'' are defined as follows:

 1. A cold start is defined as a restart occurring 72 hours or more after shutdown;

 2. A warm start is defined as a restart occurring between 8 to 72 hours after shutdown;

 3. A hot start is defined as a restart occurring 8 hours or less after shutdown;

 4. Shutdown is defined as occurring for up to 12 minutes per event.

 11. The permittee shall maintain the records of the following:

 a. amounts of natural gas and ultra-low sulfur diesel oil used at the facility on a monthly basis,

 b. verification of the sulfur contents on all natural gas and ultra-low sulfur diesel oil used at the facility,

 c. the air contaminant emissions from each source operating under this plan approval on a monthly basis,

 d. for the combined cycle combustion turbine and duct burner incorporated in Source ID P101:

 i. the heat input of the turbine and duct burner, on a monthly basis,

 ii. the hours of operation of the turbine and duct burner, on a monthly basis,

 iii. with respect to startup/shutdown events, the type and duration of each event, on a monthly basis,

 iv. all parameters monitors associated with the SCR, catalytic oxidizer and combustion air filter systems.

 e. hours of operation and conducted maintenance of the emergency generator engine incorporated in Source ID P102 and the emergency fire pump incorporated into Source ID P103.

 12. With respect to the combined cycle combustion turbine and duct burner incorporated in Source ID P101, the permittee shall follow all monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements as specified in 40 CFR 60, Subparts KKKK and TTTT.

 13. In accordance with 40 CFR 60.4211, there permittee shall operate the emergency generator engine incorporated in Source ID P102 and the emergency fire pump incorporated into Source ID P103 as follows:

 a. comply with the operational hours restrictions specified in 40 CFR 60.4211(f) for emergency engines,

 b. install, configure, operate and maintain the engine and control device, as applicable, according to the manufacturer's emission related written instructions,

 c. change only those emission-related settings that are permitted by the manufacturer,

 d. meet the requirements of 40 CFR Parts 89, 94 and/or 1068, as applicable.

 14. In accordance with 63.6590(c)(1), the emergency generator engine incorporated in Source ID P102 and the emergency fire pump incorporated into Source ID P103 shall comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ by meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII.

 15. The permittee shall comply with the reporting requirements specified in 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63.

 16. The permittee shall report the facility's greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with 40 CFR 98.3.

 17. The permittee shall conduct daily inspections for visible air contaminant emissions, visible fugitive air contaminant emissions and malodorous air contaminant emissions. Any emissions observed to be in excess of an emission limit shall be reported to the manager of the facility at once.

 All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.

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

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

25-995C: Essentra Components (3123 Station Road, Erie, PA 16510), for the proposed VOC & HAP emission limit increase for the Plastisol Dip Mold Operation (Sources 101, 103, & 106) and the upgrade of the Pre-heat & Curing Oven for Line 1 (Source 101) in Erie City, Erie County. This is a State Only facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.450 or 127.505, be incorporated into the State Only operating permit at a later date.

 Plan approval No 25-995C is for the proposed VOC & HAP emission limit increase (from 13.7 tpy to 18.3 tpy for VOC and 0.009 tpy to 0.019 tpy for HAPs) for the Plastisol Dip Mold Operation (Source 101—D1, Source 103—D3, & Source 106—D4) and the upgrade of the Pre-heat & Curing Oven for Line 1 (Source 101). This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, testing, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:

 • Source 101 [Plastisol Dip Line # 1 (D1)]:

  • The maximum allowable emissions from the Preheat Oven and Curing Oven combined are the following:

   • NOx: 0.876 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

   • VOC: 0.048 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

   • CO: 0.736 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

   • PM/PM10/PM2.5: 0.066 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

 • Source 103 [Plastisol Dip Line # 3 (D3)]:

  • The maximum allowable emissions from the Preheat Oven and Curing Oven combined are the following:

   • NOx: 0.702 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

   • VOC: 0.038 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

   • CO: 0.59 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

   • PM/PM10/PM2.5: 0.054 based on a 12-month rolling total

 • Source 106 [New Plastisol Dip Line (Line # 4) (D4)]:

  • The maximum allowable VOC emissions from the plastisol dip line (D4) from Source 106 is 1.10 pound per hour and 4.795 tons in any 12-month rolling period. [This condition replaces the following condition from Plan Approval 25-995B: The maximum allowable VOC emissions from the plastisol dipping operations from Source 106 is 0.95 pound per hour and 4.163 tons in any 12-month rolling period.]

  • The maximum allowable emissions from the Preheat Oven and Curing Oven combined are the following:

   • NOx: 0.658 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

   • VOC: 0.036 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

   • CO: 0.552 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

   • PM/PM10/PM2.5: 0.050 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total

 • Source 101, Source 103, & Source 106:

  • The maximum allowable VOC emissions from the plastisol dip lines (Source 101—D1, Source 103—D3, and Source 106—D4) at the facility is 4.14 pounds per hour and 18.132 tons in any 12-month rolling period. [This condition replaces the following condition from Plan Approval 25-995B: The maximum allowable VOC emissions from the plastisol dipping operations (Source 101, 103, and 106) at the facility is 3.14 pounds per hour and 13.70 tons in any 12-month rolling period.]

  • The maximum allowable HAP emissions for the plastisol dip lines (Source 101—D1, Source 103—D3, and Source 106—D4) at the facility is 0.0042 pound per hour and 0.0182 ton per year in any 12-month rolling period. [This condition replaces the following condition from Plan Approval # 25-995A and # 25-995B: The maximum allowable HAP emissions for the plastisol dipping operations (Source 101, 103, and 106) at the facility is 0.0022 pound per hour and 0.009 ton per year in any 12-month rolling period.]

  • The permittee shall limit the throughput of plastisol to less than 1,815,000 pounds per year based on a 12-month rolling total for Source 101, 103, and 106 combined.

  • The permittee shall limit the VOC content of each plastisol material used in Sources 101, 103, and 106 to less than 2% by weight.

  • The permittee shall limit the HAP content of each plastisol material used in Sources 101, 103, and 106 to less than 0.002% by weight.

  • The permittee shall maintain the following records:

   • Daily throughput of plastisol in #/day

   • VOC content (by weight) of each shipment of plastisol

   • HAP content (% by weight) of each shipment of plastisol

  • All conditions from the latest facility operating permit, currently with a revision date of March 21, 2017, remain in effect unless otherwise modified in this plan approval.

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

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [25-995C] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

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

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

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


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

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

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

54-00051: PA Department of Corrections (301 Morea Road, Frackville, PA 17932). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for the Mahanoy State Correctional Institution, located in West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. This facility operates two diesel powered generators, and three natural gas/# 2 oil fired boilers. These sources are considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. 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.

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

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

15-00112: MH Devon Park, LLC, (466 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, PA 19087; Attn: Ms. Victoria Lozinak) for the renewal of a Natural Minor Operating Permit in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. MH Devon Park, LLC is a leased facility, with the current tenant being Charles River Labs. Charles River Labs is utilizing the facility as a pharmaceutical Research and Development (R&D) facility. Permitted sources are those that were existing and under management of MH Devon Park, LLC. Sources of emissions from the facility are two boilers and two emergency generators. The boilers (Source ID 032) are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc. One emergency generator (Source ID 101) is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. The other emergency generator (Source ID 103) is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII. Applicable requirements have already been incorporated into the operating permit. Potential emissions from the facility are: PM/PM10/PM2.5—2.36 TPY, NOx—12.39 TPY, CO—11.45 TPY, SOx—4.83 TPY, VOC—0.70 TPY, and HAP—0.33 TPY. The permit contains monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility 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, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.

34-03003: Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. (247 Empire Drive, Mifflintown, PA 17059) for the operation of a kosher poultry processing facility in Walker Township, Juniata County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 2.6 tpy PM, 38.8 tpy NOx, 19.7 tpy CO, 4.2 tpy VOC, 11.6 tpy SO2 and 0.4 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.

01-05020: Knouse Foods Coop, Inc. (53 E Hanover Street, Biglerville, PA 17307) for the operation of a fruit processing facility in Biglerville Borough, Adams County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 7.62 tpy PM, 78.4 tpy NOx, 19.3 tpy CO, 3.17 tpy VOC, 73.8 tpy SO2 and 0.34 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.

Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.

04-00723: McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies, LLC (510 Ninth Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010-4700) Natural Minor Operating Permit is for a technical ceramics manufacturing facility located in Beaver Falls, Beaver County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously-mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of the following equipment:

 Twenty-one (21) Kilns; Five (5) Afterburners; Seven (7) Dryers; Four (4) Electric ovens; Two (2) Emergency generators; Fifteen (15) dust collectors; Three (3) Exhaust hoods; Three Chillers; Two (2) R&D electric furnaces; and Numerous miscellaneous small process and material handling sources including ball mills, saws, mixers, and a vertical lathe.

 Facility-wide potential emissions are projected to be 7.0 TPY VOC, 76.0 TPY NOx, 62.0 TPY CO, 7.0 TPY HAP, 30.20 PM-10/2.5, and <1.0 TPY SOx. Actual annual emissions at the facility are projected to be <1.0 TPY VOC, 7.5 TPY NOx, 6.0 TPY CO, <1.0 TPY HAP, 6.5 TPY PM-10/2.5, and <0.10 TPY SOx. At a minimum, the facility is required to conduct daily surveys of the site to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The air quality permit includes emission limitations, work practice standards, monitoring requirements, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for the site.

 Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (04-00723) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.

 A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information 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 by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, at the previously listed address. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Tom Joseph at the previously listed address or phone at (412) 442-4336.

 All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.

32-00349: Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441 and 127.425, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a renewed, facility-wide, State Only Operating Permit for the continued operation of a coal preparation plant, known as the I-22 Tipple, located in Burrell Township, Indiana County.

 Clymer Tipple contains air contamination sources consisting of conveyers, stockpiles, rail and truck unloading and loading operations. Air pollution prevention equipment at the facility includes enclosures, minimization of drop height, and watering of roads and material.

 Annual potential emissions are 7.1 tons of PM10, and 2.4 tons of PM2.5. Sources at Clymer Tipple are subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the plant.

 The application, the DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.

 Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify Operating Permit SOOP-32-00349), and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.

 All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.

11-00508: Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory (146 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425, and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a crematory located in Lower Yoder Township, Cambria County.

 The facility operates one Mathews International-Cremation Division model IE43-PPII human crematory incinerator with a maximum cremation rate of 150 lbs/hr and a one Mathews International-Cremation Division model IE43-PPJr animal crematory incinerator with a maximum cremation rate of 75 lbs/hr. Potential emissions from this facility are estimated at 0.53 ton of SO2 per year, 0.80 ton of NOx per year, 2.39 tons of CO per year, 3.08 tons of PM per year, 3.08 tons of PM10 per year, 0.65 ton of total hydrocarbons per year, 0.23 ton of HAPs per year, and 0.001 ton of lead (Pb) per year.

 The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emission limitations, monitoring, work practice, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.

 The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.

 Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 11-00508) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.

 A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.

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

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

10-00287: Minteq International Incorporated (395 Grove City Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057) for renewal of a Synthetic Minor Permit to operate manufacturing equipment to produce clay refractory for glass furnace lining and ceramic shapes. The facility is located in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County. The sources at the facility include mixers, dryers, kilns, and the mold shop. Particulate from the mixers is controlled by three fabric filters. The facility has previously taken a restriction on VOC emissions from the facility. The VOC emissions shall not exceed 49 tons per year. The facility is a Synthetic Minor. The potential emissions from the facility as stated in the renewal permit application are NOx: 1.0 ton per year, PM: 19.0 TPY, PM-10: 19.0 TPY, PM2.5: 19 TPY, SO2: 0.3 TPY, VOC: 41.2 TPY, and, CO: 39.3 TPY. Actual VOC emissions, particulate matter, and CO emissions from the facility over the past five years have been less than 4.0 TPY, 5.0 TPY, and 1.0 TPY for each year, respectively.

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

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

OP18-000008: American Airlines (2000 Tinicum Island Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19153) for the operation of an air transportation establishment in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources are twenty-one (21) non-emergency portable engines ranging in size from 149 horsepower (hp) to 575 hp, each firing diesel fuel, and one (1) emergency generator rated 762 hp firing diesel fuel.

 The operating permit will be issued under the 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, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments or request for public hearing 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.

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