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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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 DEP, 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 DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP'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 DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals 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 DEP'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.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, 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 DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP 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.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APRROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00089B: James C. Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd., 1002 Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County. Application received: September 28, 2022. The Department intends to issue a plan approval for the construction and operation of a new Matthew International model IE-43-PPI 150 pounds per hour human cremation unit. The company indicates that the air contamination source to be constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. The potential annual emission from the cremation unit at the facility will not exceed the following limits: VOCs/HAPs—0.05 ton; PM10—0.76 ton; CO—0.48 ton; NOx—0.58 ton; and SO2—0.35 ton. In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: 1) The particulate matter emissions from the cremator shall not exceed 0.08 grain per dry standard cubic foot of exhaust, corrected to 7% oxygen. 2) The visible emissions from the cremator shall not equal or exceed 10% opacity for a period or periods aggregating more than 3 minutes in any one hour or equal or exceed 30% opacity at any time. 3) The cremator shall only be fired on natural gas and/or liquid petroleum (LP) gas. 4) Only human remains and associated containers, which are constructed of cardboard, particleboard or wood, shall be incinerated in the cremator. 5) Under no circumstances shall the cremator be used for the incineration of hospital waste, infectious waste or any other type of waste other than human remains and associated containers. 6) The cremator shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor and record the primary and secondary combustion chamber exit temperatures any time the crematory is in operation. 7) The cremator shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the opacity of the effluent gas any time the crematory is in operation. 8) A secondary combustion chamber temperature of at least 1,800°F shall be maintained for a residence time of at least one (1) second at any time that cremation is occurring in the cremator. 9) The cremator shall be equipped with an interlock which prevents the primary combustion chamber burner from firing unless the secondary combustion chamber is at a temperature of at least 1,800°F. 10) The cremator shall be equipped with an interlock which prevents the primary combustion chamber burner from firing and sounds an alarm any time the opacity of the visible emissions exceeds 10%. 11) The charge door of the cremator shall be kept shut during the cremation cycle except for short periods of time in order to inspect and/or reposition the remains. 12) The permittee shall maintain accurate and comprehensive records of the primary and secondary combustion chamber temperature chart recordings. The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 41-00089B, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.411. 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 570-327-3636.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9426.
IP21-000133: Philadelphia Housing Authority, 300 N Busti Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: February 5, 2021. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Plan Approval for installation of the following air emission sources: One fire pump rated at 115 hp firing diesel fuel, one fire pump rated at 160 hp firing diesel fuel and two (2) boilers firing natural gas & No. 2 oil each rated less than 9.7 MMBtu/hr. one boiler rated 3.880 MMBtu/HR firing natural gas, one boiler rated 1.MMBtu/hr firing natural gas, and one boiler rated 0.97 MMBtu/HR firing natural gas. Potential NOx emission from the installation of these sources is 6 tpy. The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements. The plan approval will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426. Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed plan approval must submit the protest, comments, or request for a 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 plan approval 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.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) 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 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, 570-826-2409.
40-00106, Wyman Gordon PA LLC, 701 Crestwood Dr., Mountain Top, PA 18707, Wright Township, Luzerne County. Application received: December 14, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their aircraft engines and engine parts manufacturing facility. The operating permit contains all 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.
40-00046, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, 575 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. Application received: December 14, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their general medical and surgical hospital. The proposed operating permit contains all 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.
54-00090, Riverside Cremation SVC, LLC, 25 E Main St, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, Schuylkill Haven Borough, Schuylkill County. Application received: January 4, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their crematory. The proposed operating permit contains all 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.
66-00007, Airport Sand & Gravel Co Inc., 500 Swetland Lane, West Wyoming, PA 18644, Nicholson Township, Wyoming County. Application received: January 4, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their rock crushing operation. The proposed operating permit contains all 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
10-00270, Lectromat, Inc., P.O. Box 608, Mars, PA 16046, Adams Township, Butler County. Application received: February 23, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Lectromat, Inc., a manufacturer of electrical insulations and composite prepregs. The primary sources at the facility include 3 horizontal coaters/laminators, 2 vertical coating towers, an epoxy resin coating line, and 2 natural gas fired space heaters. Emissions from the coaters/laminators and the coating towers are controlled by fume incinerators. The facility is a Natural Minor. Potential emissions for the facility are as follows: NOx < 1 tpy; CO < 1 tpy; VOCs < 1 tpy; and HAPs < 1 tpy. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
03-00296, PulFlex Technologies, LLC, 706 Eljer Way, Ford City, PA 16226, Ford City Borough, Armstrong County. Application received: January 27, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for PulFlex Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of composite plastic products using non-HAP/VOC containing resins. The sources consist of 10 pultrusion lines equipped with a dust collector on each line except 1 line. Potential emissions from the facility: 5.0 tons per year (tpy) of VOC, 5.0 tpy of a single HAP species, 5.0 tpy of combined HAP emissions. The facility is a natural minor and is subject to State and Federal Regulations. The permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03029, Yuasa Battery, Inc., 2901 Montrose Avenue, Laureldale, PA 19605, Laureldale Borough, Berks County. Application received: March 22, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Laureldale Battery Plant. Actual emissions from the facility in 2015 are estimated at 3 tons of CO, 3 tons of NOx, 1 ton of PM-10, 1 ton of VOC and 0.02-ton Pb. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.63, 40 CFR 63 Subpart PPPPPP, 40 CFR 60 Subpart KK and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
04-00252, Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc., 1595 Smith Township State Road, Atlasburg, PA 15004, Hanover Township, Beaver County. Application received: January 12, 2023. 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 a Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit renewal to Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc.'s flyash disposal site located off of Clinton-Frankfort Road in Hanover Township, Washington County. The coordinates of this facility are 40.479167, -80.430278 (40° 28` 45.0" N, 80° 25` 49.0" W). Emission activities at the site include paved and unpaved roadways, stockpiling, unloading material, and associated earth moving equipment. The facility-wide potential-to-emit is 0.71 TPY total PM, 0.23 TPY PM-10, and negligible emissions for all other criteria pollutants. The proposed air quality operating permit includes emission limitations, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping 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 Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, 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 (04-00252) 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, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. 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.
30-00816, Perennial Energy CMM Pennsylvania, LLC, 1375 County Road 8690, West Plains, MO 65775, Wayne Township, Greene County. Application received: December 8, 2022. 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 initial Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit to Perennial Energy CMM Pennsylvania, LLC's mine methane flaring site located off of Phillips Ridge Road in Hanover Township, Washington County. The coordinates of this facility are 39.795526, -80.245867. Air contamination sources at the facility consist of one (1) Perennial 18.8 MMBtu/hr enclosed flare. The facility-wide potential-to-emit is 6.59 TPY NOx, 19.52 TPY CO, 0.59 TPY VOC, 0.02 TPY total HAP, 0.02 TPY of any single HAP, 0.62 TPY PM/PM-10, and 10,424 TPY CO2e. The proposed air quality operating permit includes emission limitations, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping 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 Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, 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 (30-00816) 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, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. 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.
30-00106, Equitrans, LP, 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Franklin Township, Greene County. Application received: July 21, 2022. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for operation of the Waynesburg Compressor Station located in Franklin Township, Greene County. Equipment covered by this operating permit includes two (2) Cooper Bessemer Model GMVH-8C, natural gas-fired compressor engines rated at 1,800 Bhp; one (1) Cummins Model KTA19G, natural gas-fired compressor engine rated at 530 Bhp; one (1) triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydrator rated at 10.3 MMscf/day controlled by a natural gas-fired enclosed combustor rated at 2.0 MMBtu/hr; one (1) natural gas-fired reboiler rated at 0.30 MMBtu/hr; eight (8) storage tanks including the following: one (1) 2,500-gallon monoethylene glycol tank, one (1) 1,000-gallon triethylene glycol tank, one (1) 530-gallon triethylene glycol tank, one (1) 2,500-gallon oil tank; one (1) 250-gallon oil tank, one (1) 2,500-gallon used oil tank, one (1) 8,000-gallon produced fluids tank, and one (1) 2,500-gallon produced fluids tank; fugitive emissions from venting/blowdowns; fugitive emissions from component leaks; and miscellaneous small, natural gas-fired heating boilers and hot water heaters with a total heat input rating of 1.80 MMBtu/hr. Potential emissions for the facility including emission restrictions have been calculated as follows: 41.86 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO), 72.31 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 4.37 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10-microns (PM10), 4.37 tons per year of particulate matter less than 2.5-microns (PM2.5), 0.06 ton per year of sulfur oxides (SO2), 49.90 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 4.91 tons per year of formaldehyde, 8.10 tons per year of total Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), and 13,278 tons per year of greenhouse gases (CO2e). 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 standards, 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 following information: 1. The name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments. 2. Identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 30-00106). 3. 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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2531.
40-00152A, Wren Manufacturing Inc., 1055 Hanover Street, Warrior Run, PA 18706, Warrior Run Borough, Luzerne County. Application received: September 16, 2022. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Wren Manufacturing Inc. (1055 Hanover Street, Warrior Run, PA 18706) for their facility to be located in Warrior Run Borough, Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00152A will be incorporated into a State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 40-00152A is for the installation of kitchen cabinet woodworking machinery with two (2) baghouses to control Particulate Matter (PM) emissions. Particulate emissions will not exceed 0.02 grain/dscf from the baghouses. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 40-00152A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); 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); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to 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 of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above 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 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain 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.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3, 724.769.1100.
Mining Permit No. 32061303. NPDES No. PA0235725. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Pine, Cherryhill, and Green Townships, Indiana County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: November 18, 2022. Accepted: January 23, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill and Aleppo Townships, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for development mining only, affecting the proposed 238.17 underground acres and 238.17 subsidence control plan acres. Application received: December 20, 2022. Accepted: January 31, 2023.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56020103. NPDES No. PA0249238. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Jenner Township, Somerset County. Renewal to the NPDES and reclamation only with Post Mining Discharge Treatment mining permit affecting 172.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Beam Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: January 18, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 11180101. NPDES No. PA0279625. Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., 210 East Main Street, P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, Jackson Township, Cambria County. Renewal to the NPDES and the bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 233.0 acres. Receiving streams: Shuman Run and unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: February 1, 2023.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 5074SM1. NPDES No. PA0122629. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Guilford Township, Franklin County. NPDES renewal of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) operation. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Conococheague Creek classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: February 1, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 32230301. NPDES No. PA0269107. ABM Mining Company, Inc., 3330 Johnston Road, Smicksburg, PA 16256, Grant Township, Indiana County. Revision to convert the permit from a surface coal mine to a large noncoal surface mine affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Rairigh Run to Rairigh Run to Little Mahoning Creek and unnamed tributaries to Little Mahoning Creek to Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following uses: HW-CWF. Application received: February 2, 2023.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 25102801. NPDES No. PA0259390. Groundwork Resource, LLC, 190 Canon Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153, McKean Township, Erie County. Renewal of an NPDES permit on an existing large noncoal surface mining permit. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Walnut Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. Application received: February 2, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 3076SM8. PA0259748. Lakeland Aggregates, Inc., 11203 Ellion Road, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316, Sadsbury Township, Crawford County. Transfer of an existing noncoal surface mine from Conneaut Lake Sand & Gravel, Inc. Application received: February 2, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
Mining Permit No. 41060801. NPDES No. PA0269808. McClintock Quarries, LLC, 15222 US Hwy 220, Muncy Valley, PA 17758, Penn Township, Lycoming County. Application for transfer of an existing small noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site and renewal of the associated NPDES permit affecting 5 acres. Transfer of permit from Estate of Jack L McClintock. Receiving stream(s): Muncy Creek to Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): TSF, MF, EV. Application received: February 6, 2023. Accepted: February 6, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, 724.925.5500, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 26970401. PA0202100. Laurel Aggregates of Delaware, LLC, 2480 Springhill Furnace Road, Lake Lynn, PA 15451, Springhill Township, Fayette County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal underground and surface mine, affecting 1,873.3 acres. Receiving streams: Rubles Run and unnamed tributaries to Rubles Run, Patterson Run and Cheat River; classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: February 1, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 30120601. NPDES No. PA0252263. Fayette Coal & Coke, Inc., 195 Enterprise Dr, Connellsville, PA 15425, Monongahela Township, Greene County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal surface mine, affecting 52.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Little Whiteley Creek, Goose Run and Little Whiteley Creek; classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: February 2, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 03010407. NPDES No. PA0250040. Stitt Coal Company, 811 Garretts Run Road, Ford City, PA 16226, Kittanning Township, Armstrong County. Renewal of NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal surface mine, affecting 301.3 acres. Receiving streams: Garrets Run and unnamed tributaries to Garrets Run; classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: January 27, 2023.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (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 (DEP) 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 must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. 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 § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP 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.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3, 724.769.1100.
NPDES No. PA0214159. Mining Permit No. 32733709. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, Brush Valley Township, Indiana County. Application received: June 1, 2022. Accepted: August 17, 2022.
A renewal to the NPDES permit and coal mining activity permit, affecting 483.1 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 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 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Selenium (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 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 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Selenium (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 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 51.54 51.54 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Selenium (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 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 51.54 51.54 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 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 51.54 51.54 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 57 114 - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Selenium (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0213560. Mining Permit No. 56910701. PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Somerset and Brothersvalley Townships, Somerset County. Application received: February 1, 2022. Accepted: April 5, 2022.
A renewal to the NPDES permit and coal mining activity permit, affecting 70.4 surface. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Kimberly Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Coxes Creek TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Kimberly Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 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 53.9 53.9 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Kimberly Run:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 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 51.5 51.5 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0257141. Mining Permit No. 17090104. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Woodward Township, Clearfield County. Application received: October 11, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from bituminous surface coal mine affecting 221.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Moshannon Creek and Whiteside Run, classified for the following use(s): TSF, CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Moshannon Creek Watershed TMDL.
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 Whiteside Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility TF-1 Intermittent (Pumped) 007 Existing Sedimentation Pond SP-1 Precipitation Induced The following outfalls discharge to Moshannon Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Treatment Facility TF-3 Intermittent (Pumped) 003 Existing Treatment Facility TF-4 Intermittent (Pumped) 004 Existing Treatment Facility TF-5 Intermittent (Pumped) 005 Existing Treatment Facility TF-6 Intermittent (Pumped) 006 Existing Treatment Facility TF-7 Intermittent (Pumped) 008 Existing Sedimentation Pond SP-2 Precipitation Induced 009 Existing Sedimentation Pond SP-3 Precipitation Induced 010 Existing Sedimentation Pond SP-4 Precipitation Induced 011 Existing Sedimentation Pond SP-5 Precipitation Induced 012 Existing Sedimentation Pond SP-6 Precipitation Induced 013 Existing Sedimentation Pond SP-7 Precipitation Induced 014 Existing Sedimentation Pond SP-8 Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 002—006, 008, 009 and 011—014 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 1.3 2.6 3.2 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007 (Dry Weather) 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) Monitor Only Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007 (≤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 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. This site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87, Subchapter F, 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.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0278862. Mining Permit No. 32220401. Britt Energies, Inc., P.O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. New NPDES permit affecting 756.2 underground acres and 169.2 surface arces related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary 44791 to/and Roaring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: November 2, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary 44791 to/and Roaring Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 (UNT 44791) New Treatment Facility Intermittent 002 (UNT 44791) New Stormwater Facility Precipitation Induced 003 (Roaring Run) New Stormwater Facility Precipitation Inducted The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls 001—003 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 1.5 1.8 Ph (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Acidity XXX XXX XXX Report Alkalinity XXX XXX XXX Report sulfate XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
PA0280557. Mining Permit No. 04020301. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC, 321 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, Darlington Township, Beaver County. NPDES renewal. Application received: December 14, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to North Fork Little Beaver Creek and Madden Run.
PA0242144. Mining Permit No. 33020303. Glen-Gery Corporation, 1166 Spring Street, P.O. Box 7001, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Oliver Township, Jefferson County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: December 12, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Little Sandy Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 Existing SWO 0.209 002 Existing SWO 0.230 003 Existing SWO 0.129 004 Existing SWO 0.017 005 Existing TFO 0.072 006 Existing TFO 0.072 007 Existing TFO 0.072 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) Manganese (mg/l) Aluminum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. PA0258423. Mining Permit No. 37070302. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: December 15, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries Slippery Rock Creek.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 Existing SWO 0.571 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) Manganese (mg/l) Aluminum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0257435. Mining Permit No. 08100304. Austin Excavating & Paving, Inc., 495 Prattville Road, LeRaysville, PA 18829, Pike Township, Bradford County. Application received: December 9, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 40.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Ross Creek, classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF.
The following outfall discharges to an unnamed tributary to Ross Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing SPA Treatment Pond Intermittent (Pumped) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. NPDES No. PA0257885. Mining Permit No. 08120301. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 711 College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Burlington Borough, Bradford County. Application received: December 8, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Sugar Creek, classified for the following use(s): WWF.
The following outfalls discharges to Sugar Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing TP-01 Treatment Pond Intermittent (Pumped) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225282. Mining Permit No. 7873SM1. Penn Slate, Inc., 8450 Brown Street, Slatington, PA 18080, Washington Township, Lehigh County. Application received: July 27, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Sugar Creek, classified for the following use(s): WWF.
The following outfall discharges to Sugar Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing TP-01 Treatment Pond Intermittent (Pumped) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
NPDES Permit No. PA0225282. Mining Permit No. 7873SM1. Penn Slate, Inc., 8450 Brown Street, Slatington, PA 18080, Washington Township, Lehigh County. Application Received: July 27, 2022.
Revision of an NPDES permit affecting 50.07 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Trout Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Trout Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 0.8 MDG The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum pH1(S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.8 1.8 1 This Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
F4704223-001. Anthony Township, 1361 White Hall Road, Turbotville, PA 17772, Anthony Township, Montour County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 7, 2023.
The intent of the project is to demolish the onsite buildings and remove debris from all three sites. Any basements will be filled in with clean fill to re-establish the natural grade and prevent a hazardous situation in which an open excavation (basement) is left on the property. In addition to the onsite buildings, any debris that is located onsite is proposed to be removed and disposed offsite accordance with local regulations. The Limit of Disturbance (LOD) is limited to the existing onsite buildings. Latitude: 41.11419, 41.11406, and 41.09688°, Longitude: -76.68572, -76.68566, and -76.68342°.
Contact: Pete Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, 570.327.3701.
E0804223-003. Wysox Township, 103 Lake Road, Wysox, PA 18854, Wysox Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 24, 2023.
The Township of Wysox proposes to upgrade the Wysox Community Park along the NB Susquehanna River (WWF, MF). The existing park will be upgraded by adding river access drive, asphalt paved trail, asphalt ADA parking spaces, a concrete walkway, a playground, a two-door composting restroom and boat ramp. Latitude: 41° 46` 7"; Longitude: -76° 23` 52".
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E4002222-016. Hazleton Creek Commerce Holdings, LLC, 2747 Avenue Du Village, Bethlehem, PA 18015-9117, (Hazle Township, Hazleton City), Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 28, 2022.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Hazleton Creek Commerce Center Project:
1) A fill within 0.24 acre of PEM Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of site development.
2) A fill within 0.70 acre of PEM Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of site development.
3) A fill within 0.04 acre of PEM Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of site development.
4) An outfall within a UNT to Cranberry Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 30-inch diameter HDPE stormwater pipe, concrete endwall, and R-4 riprap apron.
5) An outfall within a UNT to Cranberry Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 5.5-foot bottom width/17.5-foot top width wide trapezoid vegetated stormwater channel.
6) An outfall within a UNT to Cranberry Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 20.0-foot bottom width/56.0-foot top width wide trapezoid vegetated stormwater channel.
7) A fill in the floodway of a UNT to Cranberry Creek consisting of grading associated with an access road adjacent to a proposed industrial building (Building # 3). This impact will result in ± 2,560-ft3 of fill within the floodway.
8) An outfall within a UNT to Cranberry Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 3.0-foot bottom width/33.0-foot top width wide trapezoid vegetated stormwater channel.
9) A fill in the floodway of a UNT to Cranberry Creek consisting of a parking lot, a 180-ft long, 30-ft high retaining wall, a stormwater management swale, and the southwest corner of a proposed industrial building (Building # 5). This impact will result in ± 46,000-ft3 of fill within the floodway.
10) An 8-inch diameter DIP water line within the floodway of a UNT to Cranberry Creek (CWF, MF).
11) A utility line crossing of a UNT to Cranberry Creek (CWF, MF) with work consisting of an 8-inch diameter DIP water line.
The applicant will provide wetland compensation by purchasing 3.47 function-based wetland credits as part of the In-Lieu Fee Program. The project is located approximately directly southeast of the intersection of Harwood Road and Crystal Ridge Road (Hazleton, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 57` 1", Longitude: -75° 59` 52") in Hazle Township and the City of Hazleton, Luzerne County. Latitude: 40° 57` 1", Longitude: -75° 59` 52".
E5802122-015. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Lathrop Township, Lenox Township, and Hartford Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 22, 2022.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0011 Section RS2 Project:
Outfalls
1. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-AA (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 18" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-1)
2. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-Y (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 18" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-3)
3. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-X (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 18" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-4)
4. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-W (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 18" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-7)
5. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-V (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 18" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-8)
6. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-U (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 15" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-9)
7. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-T (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 18" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-11)
8. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-S (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 15" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-12)
9. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-R (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 18" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-14)
10. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-O (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 15" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-16)
11. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-M (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 15" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-17)
12. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-K (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 15" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-18)
13. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-I (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 15" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-19)
14. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-E (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 18" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-20)
15. To construct and maintain an outfall in Stream 2-D (CWF, MF) consisting of an existing 15" pipe out-letting into proposed riprap apron protection. (Impact JPA-22)
Wetland Fill
16. To permanently impact 0.027 acre of PEM/PSS wetlands immediately adjacent to SR 0011 associated with grading and rock apron construction.
The proposed project is located along SR 0011 for approximately 3.75 miles from Segment 0180 Offset 1505 to Segment 0120 Offset 1967. (Hartford, Hop Bottom, Lenoxville and Montrose East PA Quadrangles, Latitude: 41.760645°; Longitude: -75.751654° to Latitude: 41.710843°; Longitude: -75.768350° in Lathrop, Lenox and Hartford Townships, Susquehanna County.)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Joshua Fair, 717-772-5988.
D03-032EA. Kim Betcher, Director of Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Keystone Land Resources, Inc., 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: December 15, 2022.
Applicant proposes to remove the David Mine 3 Equalization Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 600 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across a tributary to Long Run (WWF) (Kiskiminetas, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40.5665°, Longitude: -79.4574°.
Contact: Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA6715223-001. York County Conservation District, 2401 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 101, Room 139, York, PA 17042, Fawn Grove Borough, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 25, 2023.
The applicant proposes to restore an unnamed tributary to Bald Eagle Creek (TSF-MF), by removing approximately 17,536 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 2,371 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 6.47 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 3.17 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to realign watercourses during construction; to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place rock slope protection: to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct rock construction entrances and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The applicant also is requesting acknowledgement of registration to use General Permit 6 for the construction of an agricultural crossing. The restoration project is located Southeast of the intersection of Thompson Road and Market Street in Fawn Grove, PA. Latitude: 39.7350416748°, Longitude: -76.4554036153°.
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