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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-2235b

[32 Pa.B. 6140]

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   Scenario B:  (Three Stack Configuration)

Allowable
Source Pounds per Hour
1 hour average 8 hour average, rolling by 1 hour Annual hourly average (12 month average, rolling by 1 month)
Kiln Stack (KS1), Coal Mill 2 (CM2) Stack and Alkali Removal Stack (ARS) 5,186.7 3,809.8 1,363.7

   Scenario C:  (Two stack Configuration)

Allowable
Source Pounds per Hour
1 hour average 8 hour average rolling by 1 hour Annual hourly average (12 month average, rolling by 1 month)
KS1 and ARS 5,186.7 3,954.7 1,363.7

   4.  Under the best available technology provision of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12, the facility is subject to the following air contaminant emission limitations:

   Scenario B:  (Three Stack Configuration)

Source Pollutant Allowable Averaging Time
KS1, CM2 and ARS NOx 1,420.0 lb/hr 30 day average, rolling by daily.
KS1, CM2 and ARS NOx 776.7 lbs/hr Annual hourly average (12 month average, rolling by 1 month)
KS1, CM2 and ARS VOC 18.8 lb/hr
KS1, CM2 and ARS SO2 1,028.2 lb/hr Annual hourly average (12 month average, rolling by 1 month)
KS1, CM2 and ARS SO2 2,657.0 lb/hr 3 hour average, rolling by 1 hour
KS1, CM2 and ARS SO2 500 ppmby volume, dry gas basis 1 hour average, block
KS1, CM2 and ARS Total particulate including PM10 0.0095 grains/dscf
All other cement manufacturing operations and coal preparation plant Total particulate including PM10 0.01 to 0.02 grain/dscf, detail in table 7 of the application
Clinker cooler Total particulate including PM10 0.01 grain/dscf

   Scenario C:  (Two Stack Configuration)

Source Pollutant Allowable Averaging Time
KS1 and ARS NOx 1,420.0 lb/hr 30 day average, rolling by daily
KS1 and ARS NOx 776.7 lb/hr Annual hourly average (12 month average, rolling by 1 month)
KS1 and ARS VOC 18.8 lb/hr
KS1 and ARS SO2 1,028.2 lb/hr Annual hourly average (12 month average, rolling by 1 month)
KS1 and ARS SO2 2,657.0 lb/hr 3 hour average, rolling by 1 hour
KS1 and ARS SO2 500 ppm by volume, dry gas basis 1 hour average, block
KS1 ARS Total particulate including PM10 0.0095 grain/dscf
All other cement manufacturing operations and coal preparation plant Total particulate including PM10 0.01 to 0.02 grain/dscf, detail in table 7 of the application
Clinker Cooler Total particulate including PM10 0.01 grain/dscf

   5.  Under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart F of the Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart LLL of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, the following emission limits apply to Portland cement plants.

Source Pollutant Emission Limits
Kilns and kilns with inline raw mills Opacity 20%
Particulate matter 0.30 lbs/ton dry kiln feed
Dioxin/Furans 0.40 ng TEQ/dscm when operating at <= 400°F at the PMCD inlet or 0.20 ng TEQ/dscm, corrected to 7% oxygen (NESHAPS Only)
Clinker Coolers Opacity 10%
Particulate 0.10 lb/ton dry kiln feed
Other Sources Opacity 10%

   6.  In accordance with applicable NESHAP Subpart LLL and Subpart A requirements, the company shall prepare, prior to initial startup, a Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM) Plan for affected sources (including the cement kiln system) addressed in this Plan Approval. The terms startup, shutdown and malfunction contained in this Plan Approval will be the same as defined in the most recent version of the SSM Plan.

   7.  Under 25 Pa. Code § 123.41, the visible air contaminant from the sources shall not be emitted in a manner that the opacity of the emissions is equal to or greater than 20% for a period or periods aggregating more than 3 minutes in any 1 hour; or equal to or greater than 60% at any time

   Fuel Preparation and Handling Systems:

   8.  Under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Y of the Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources, the following emission limits apply to the coal preparation units:

Source Pollutant Emission Limits
Thermal Dryer Opacity 20%
Other Source Opacity 20%

   9.  Particulate matter emissions from exhausts associated with the fuel unloading area, the fuel crushing/screening area, the fuel transfer tower area and the fuel silo shall not exceed 0.02 grain per dry standard cubic foot and shall at all times be in compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41.

   10.  The fabric collectors must be equipped with a device for monitoring the pressure differential across the collectors.

   11.  The operation of all associated fuel handling equipment shall at all times be in compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.1.

   12.  Methods for controlling particulate emissions resulting from the fuel handling activities shall include, but not to be limited to, the following:

   A.  Enclosing all conveyor belts totally on the top, bottom and sides as needed to contained the fugitive emissions in compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.1.

   B.  Application of water or chemical dust suppressant to the transfer points to prevent the discharge into the atmosphere of visible emissions.

   C.  Control of fugitive particulate matter emissions from the vehicle used to transport fuel may include, but is not limited to the following measures:

   I.  Use of completely enclosed vehicles.

   II.  Tarping the vehicle.

   III.  Maintaining the vehicle body in a condition that any leaks of material are prevented.

   IV.  Spraying the materials in the vehicle with a chemical dust suppressant.

   V.  Washing and dewatering truck tires and underbody.

   D.  Application of water or chemical dust suppressant to the storage pile as needed to prevent the discharge into the atmosphere of fugitive emissions.

   E.  The fuel conveyors and hoppers shall be enclosed as needed and freeze-protected water spray systems shall be installed as needed to control potential fugitive air contaminant emissions from the fuel stakeout conveyor, fuel storage pile, unpaved plant roadways and fly ash dumpster.

   Material Storage and Handling Operations:

   13.  Fugitive emissions from the material storage and handling operations shall be minimize by enclosing all conveyor belts totally on the top, bottom and sides as needed to contain the fugitive emissions in compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.1. The company shall submit a plan and schedule to the Department for approval by December 31, 2004, to eliminate any clinker stored outside in open areas.

   In-Plant Roads and Trucks:

   14.  To prevent fugitive particulate matter resulting from the use of the in-plant roads from becoming airborne, the company shall adhere to the following plan:

   1.  All paved in-plant roads shall be swept on as-needed basis, weather permitting.

   2.  Water and/or chemicals to be applied on all paved and unpaved in-plant roads as needed to control the fugitive emissions.

   3.  The company shall keep a log of the dates of road sweeping or cleaning.

   4.  All fuel delivery trucks must be tarped or enclosed when transporting the fuel to the plant facility.

   Stone Crushing Operations:

   15.  Under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO of the Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources, the following emission limits apply to onsite nonmetallic processing units.

Source Pollutant Emission Limits
Crusher Opacity 15%
Other Source Opacity 10%
Stacks Opacity   7%

   16.  The operation of a nonmetallic mineral processing plant shall not at any time result in the emission of:

   A.  Fugitive air contaminants in excess of the limitations specified in 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1 and 123.2. All reasonable actions shall be taken to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne. These actions include, but are not limited to, the following:

   i.  Proper installation of a water spray dust suppression system and operation.

   ii.  Application of asphalt, water or suitable chemicals on dirt roads, material stockpiles and other surfaces, which may give, rise to airborne dusts.

   iii.  Paving and maintenance of plant roadways.

   B.  Prompt removal of earth or other material from paved streets onto which earth or other material has been transported by trucking or earth moving equipment, erosions by water or other means.

   17.  The company shall not emit pollutants from the sources at plants I, II and III in excess of the following limitation in any 12 month period, rolling monthly:

Pollutant Emission limit Tons/year
PM10 1,494.8
TSP 2,825.9
SO2 4,503.4
NOx 3,402.0
CO 5,974.8
VOC 82.3
Fluoride 1.2
Lead 0.9

   18.  This Plan Approval establishes a Federally enforceable emissions cap (FEEC) for emissions of NOx and VOCs from the sources at Nazareth I, II and III plants.

   19.  This Plan Approval constitutes a FEEC determination for NOx and VOC emissions in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.448.

   20.  The total actual emissions from sources at the facility's Nazareth I, II and III plants shall not exceed the FEEC of 3,402 tons per year (tpy) of NOx and 82.3 tpy of VOCs on a 12-month rolling total basis. To determine the compliance with the FEEC, the calculated NOx and VOCs emission rates for the month shall be added to the previous 11 months calculated NOx and VOC emission rates for the total facility. Any change that would result in an increase over the FEEC would be subject to the NSR requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E.

   21.  The facility is not subject to the major NSR requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E for NOx and VOC emissions so long as the permittee complies with the terms and conditions specified in this Plan Approval. Any increase in NOx or VOC emissions above this FEEC will subject the facility to the major NSR requirements.

   22.  The issuance of this Plan Approval does not prevent the future adoption by the Department of any rules, regulations or standards or the issuance of orders necessary to comply with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act or the Air Pollution Control Act, or to achieve or maintain ambient air quality standards. The issuance of this Plan Approval shall not be construed to limit the Department's enforcement authority.

   23.  In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.448(a) and (d)(1), the permittee shall notify the Department in writing at least 7 days prior to making any changes or modifications to sources at the facility's Nazareth I, II and III plants, which result in an emission trade. This 7-day notice requirement applies to any changes or modifications which do not subject the facility to major NSR requirements under Title I of the Federal Clean Air Act.

   24.  The storage and handling of the material collected in the air cleaning devices associated with the aforementioned sources shall not at any time result in the emission of fugitive air contaminants in excess of the limitations specified in 25 Pa. Code § 123.1.

   25.  Issuance of an operating permit will be contingent upon the satisfactory demonstration of compliance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1 and 123.2.

III.  Testing Requirements

   1.  Within 60 days after achieving the maximum production rate, but not later than 180 days after initial start-up of modified kiln I, the Owner or Operator shall demonstrate compliance with each emission limit established in conditions 3, 4 and 5 of restriction, as per 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart LLL and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139. The stack tests shall be performed while the aforementioned sources are operating at the maximum routine operating conditions or under other conditions, within the capacity of the equipment as may be requested by the Department.

   The company shall perform stack tests to show compliance with particulate emission rates from the cement manufacturing operations baghouses listed in the table 7 of the application. Company shall test only new and modified baghouses whose emission rates are listed as less than 0.02 grain/dscf in the application (table 7). The Department may wave the particulate emissions testing for several of the new and modified baghouses upon receiving manufacture's emission rate guarantees.

   2.  At least 60 days prior to the test, the Owner or Operator shall submit to the Department for approval the procedures for a test and a sketch with dimensions indicating the location of sampling ports and other data to ensure the collection of representative samples.

   3.  At least 30 days prior to the test, the Regional Air Quality Program Manager shall be informed of the date and time of the test.

   4.  Within 60 days after the source tests, two copies of the complete test report, including all operating conditions, shall be submitted to the Regional Air Quality Program Manager for approval.

   5.  If at any time the Department has cause to believe that air contaminant emissions from the aforementioned sources may be in excess of the limitations specified in, or established under, any applicable rule or regulation contained in 25 Pa. Code Subpart C, Article III, the company shall be required to conduct whatever tests are deemed necessary by the Department to determine the actual emission rates. The testing shall be conducted in accordance with the revisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, where applicable and in accordance with any restrictions or limitations established by the Department at a time as it notifies the company that testing is required

IV.  Continuous Source Monitoring Requirements

   1.  Continuous emission monitoring system for as NOx, CO, SO2, flow rates and opacity at all points where gas contaminants are measured must be approved by the Department and installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139. Proposals containing information as listed in the Phase I section of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual for CEMs must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the initial start-up of the kiln system.

   2.  Phase I Department approval must be obtained for the monitors described in Condition 1 of continuous source monitoring requirements prior to initial start-up of the modified Kiln I. Phase III Department approval must be obtained within 60 days of achieving the maximum production rate at which the modified kiln I will be operated, but not later than 180 days after initial start-up of the Kiln I. Department review time for the Phase III report (time between postmark of the Owner or Operator's Phase III report and the postmark of the Department's response letter) will not be charged against the Kiln I in determining compliance with this condition. Information on obtaining Department approval is included in the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual.

V.  Monitoring Requirements

   1.  Mechanical gauges shall be installed and maintained to indicate, in inches of water column, the static pressure differential across the baghouses.

   2.  The company shall ensure that the control devices shall be equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment and that equipment shall be installed, calibrated, operated and maintained according to the good engineering/operating practices at all times the control device is in use.

VI.  Recordkeeping Requirements

   1.  The company shall maintain a file containing all records and other data that are required to be collected under the various provisions of this plan approval. The file shall include, but not be limited to all air pollution control systems performance evaluations and records of calibration checks, adjustments and maintenance performed on all equipment which is subject to this plan approval. All measurements, records and other data required to be maintained by the company shall be retained for at least 2 years following the date on which measurements, records or data are recorded.

   2.  The permittee shall record the pressure drop across the dust collectors. At a minimum these recordings shall be taken once per day, while the source and collector is in operation. The recordings shall be maintained in a logbook and made available to the Department upon request. The company may submit alternative methods and/or plans for approval to the Department for substitution of the previous requirement.

VII.  Reporting Requirements

   1.  The company shall immediately notify the Department of any malfunction of, or damage to, sources or associated air cleaning devices which result in, or may possibly be results in, the emissions in excess of the limitations specified in this Plan Approval or any applicable Department rule or regulation.

   2.  Any changes in the location of the aforementioned source, or any changes in the process or control equipment, would be consider a modification and would require the submittal of an amended application for plan approval in accordance with the provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.11 and 127.12.

   3.  This facility is subject to the requirement of the NESHAP for the Portland Cement Plants 40 CFR 63 Subpart LLL and shall comply with all applicable requirements of this subpart; 40 CFR 63.10 requires submission of copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications to both the EPA and the Department. The EPA copies shall be forwarded to Director, Air Protection Division, EPA, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

   4.  The nonmetallic mineral processing plants are subject to Subpart OOO of the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and shall comply with all applicable requirements of this subpart; 40 CFR 60.4 requires submission of copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications to both the EPA and the Department. The EPA copies shall be forwarded to the previous address

   5.  The coal preparation plant is subject to Subpart Y of the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and shall comply with all applicable requirements of this subpart; 40 CFR 60.4 requires submission of copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications to both the EPA and the Department. The EPA copies shall be forwarded to the previous address.

   6.  Notification as a result of any condition herein should be directed to Thomas A. DiLazaro, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

VIII.  Work Practice Standard

   1.  The aforementioned sources may only be operated as long as the associated air pollution control devices are operated and maintained in accordance with the specifications set forth in the respective plan approvals and the applications submitted for said plan approvals (as approved by the Department) and in accordance with any conditions set forth herein.

   2.  The permittee shall keep on hand a sufficient quantity of spare baghouse bags/filters for the baghouses associated with the aforementioned sources to be able to immediately replace any bags/filters requiring replacement due to deterioration resulting from routine operation of the sources and baghouses.

   3.  The company shall maintain and operates the air pollution control equipment and sources in accordance with good engineering practice.

   4.  Water spray dust suppression systems on nonmetallic mineral processing plants shall be operated on any and all occasions that the respective plant is operated, except in those unusual instances where processed materials contain sufficient moisture so that operation of the plant without the simultaneous operation of the water spray dust suppression system can take place without creating air contaminant emissions in excess of the limitations and standards of this plan approval. If, however, the water spray dust suppression system is incapable of operation due to weather conditions or any other reason the plant may not operate at all.

   a.  The company shall keep on hand a sufficient quantity of spare nozzles to be able to immediately replace any nozzles.

   5.  The company shall keep on hand equipment and materials as are necessary to take reasonable action (including but not necessarily limited to the application of water, oil or chemicals) to prevent fugitive particulate matter resulting from the use of any roadways and/or material stockpiling operations associated with the plant from becoming airborne and shall be used, as necessary, to prevent fugitive particulate matter from becoming airborne.

IX.  Additional Requirements

   1.  The company shall not impose conditions upon or otherwise restrict the Department's access to the aforementioned sources and/or any associated air cleaning devices and shall allow the Department to have access at any time to said sources and associated air cleaning devices with measuring and recording equipment, including equipment recording visual observations, as the Department deems necessary and proper for performing its duties and for the effective enforcement of the Air Pollution Control Act.

   Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval, may submit the information to the following address. The Department will consider written comments received within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Each written comment must contain: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 48-309-118; a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval.

   A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed air quality plan approval. The hearing will be held on January 14, 2003, at 7 p.m. at the Nazareth High School, East Center Street, Nazareth, PA. Persons interested in commenting are invited to appear at the public hearing.

   Copies of the application, air modeling analysis used in the evaluation, the Department's technical review and other supporting documents are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2531.

   The general procedures for the hearing are as follows:

   To develop an agenda for the hearing, the Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of their intent. The notice should be sent to Thomas A. DiLazaro, Hearing Examiner, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the public hearing.

   This written notice should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given priority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will allow individuals who have not submitted a notice of intent to testify to present their comments.

   Each individual will have up to 10 minutes to present testimony. The Department requests that individuals present written copies of their testimony in addition to their oral presentations.

   To insure that all speakers have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimony, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Further details relating to the procedures to be followed at the hearing will be outlined at the beginning of the hearing.

   Persons unable to attend the hearing can submit written testimony to the Department through January 25, 2003.

   The Department will address comments from the public before a final action is taken on the proposal. A summary report addressing the concerns raised by the public will be released should the Department decide to issue the Plan Approval. Send written comments to Thomas A. DiLazaro, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact the Department at the previous address or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may address their needs.

   For additional information contact Thomas A. DiLazaro at (570)-826-2531 or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously.

OPERATING PERMITS


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

   Southeast Region:  Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Contact: Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (610) 832-6242.

   46-00011:  Bethlehem Steel Corp. (Conshohocken Rd., Conshohocken, PA 19428) for Administrative Amendment of the Title V Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) is processed in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County.

   The following items have been amended in this permit:

   (i)  Permit contact person has been changed.

   (ii)  Insignificant changes to the process flow diagrams for various sources listed in Section A (Site Inventory List).

   (iii)  Section D, Source ID: 110, Condition No. 003--inclusion of the term ''Slab Reheating Furnace No. 2.''

   (iv)  Section D, Source ID: 110, Condition No. 010--inclusion of the rated heat input capacity for Slab Reheating Furnace No. 2.

   (v)  Insignificant changes to the names and number of various sources listed in Section G (Miscellaneous).

   15-00010:  Bethlehem Steel Corp. (130 Modena Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320) for an Administrative Amendment of the Title V Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act is processed in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 in Coatesville City, Chester County.

   The following items have been amended in this permit:

   (i).  Sections A and D, Source IDs: 181 and 182--Fuel Sources FML01 and FML02 have been added to the flow process diagram for these sources.

   (ii).  Section D, Source ID: 180, Condition No. 002--Inclusion of the term ''Effective July 1, 2002. . . .''

   (iii).  Section D, Source ID: 258, Condition No. 004--Inclusion of the term ''Effective July 1, 2002. . . .''

   (iv).  Section D, Source ID: 263, Condition No. 002--Inclusion of the term ''Effective July 1, 2002. . . .''

   46-00020:  Superior Tube Co. (3900 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA, 19426) for an administrative amendment to Title V operating permit 46-00020 in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County. The permit is being amended to incorporate changes based Plan Approval PA-46-0020C, which entails the addition of a new batch vapor degreaser and carbon adsorber. Administrative Amendment of Title V Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. The amended Title V Operating Permit will contain additional monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   Southcentral Region:  Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact:  Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.

   21-05003:  Carlisle Tire and Wheel Co. (621 North College Street, Carlisle, PA 17013) for a Title V Operating Permit renewal to operate a specialty tire manufacturing facility in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County. The tire manufacturing activities produce VOC emissions; the facility's boiler plant generates SOx and NOx. The Title V Operating Permit will contain appropriate monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   36-05024:  Bigbee Steel and Tank Co. (99 West Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, PA 17545) for a Title V Operating Permit renewal to operate a steel tank manufacturing facility in Rapho Township, Lancaster County. The spray painting of the tanks produces VOC emissions; emissions from other activities are minimal. The Title V Operating Permit will contain appropriate monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   36-05078:  Berk-Tek, Inc. (132 White Oak Road, New Holland, PA 17557-9722) for a Title V Operating Permit renewal to operate a cable extrusion facility in Earl Township, Lancaster County. The facility's major source of emissions are attributed to the use of a hazardous air pollutant, methyl ethyl ketone, in solvent-based inks and extenders used in the band marking of the wire coating. The Title V Operating Permit will contain appropriate monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   Southwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact:  Mark Wayner, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.

   11-00356:  Dominion Peoples (625 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit at Rager Mountain/Laurel Ridge Station in Jackson Township, Cambria County. The facility is a compressor station primarily used for the storage and distribution of natural gas. The facility is a major stationary source due to its potential to emit NOx.


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

   Southeast Region:  Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Contact: Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (610) 832-6242.

   46-00132:  Lansdale Crematory, Inc. (Derstine and Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446) for operation of a non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit in Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County. The permit is for the operation of a human crematorium, from which the main pollutants emitted are PM and NOx. PM and NOx emissions from the facility are each less than 1 ton per year. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   46-00121:  Lankenau Hospital (100 Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096), for operation of a hospital in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The hospital has the potential to emit 24.99 TPY of NOx. The facility's major air emission points include boilers and emergency generators that are restricting their major source emissions of NOx. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the hospital operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   09-00085:  A. E. Staley Manufacturing (East Post Road, Morrisville, PA 19067), for operation of a bulk corn syrup transfer station in Morrisville Township, Bucks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. Major sources are two 10.5 mmBtu boilers. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   15-00107:  Pet Memorial Services Corporation (319 Westtown Road, Suite Q, West Chester, PA 19382) for operation of three animal crematoriums in West Goshen Township, Chester County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The facility has a potential to emit less than 25 tons per year of NOx; the facility is a Natural Minor. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   Northeast Region:  Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact:  Michael Safko, Facilities Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2531.

   39-318-105A:  Ultra Hi-Tek Products, Inc. (827 North Meadow Street, Allentown, PA 18102) for operation of a film coating line and associated air cleaning device in Allentown, Lehigh County.

   Southcentral Region:  Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact:  Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.

   31-05012: Department of Corrections (P. O. Box 598, Camp Hill, PA 17001-0598) for operation of three bituminous coal fired boilers at the Smithfield SCI in Smithfield Township, Huntingdon County. Particulate emissions from each unit are controlled by multiple cyclones. The facility has the potential to emit 463.5 tons per year of SOx, after restrictions, SOx emissions are limited to 71.9 tons per year. The Synthetic Minor operating permit shall contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards 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 Zaman, Facilities Permitting Chief, (570) 327-0512.

   08-00012:  Taylor Packing Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 188, Wyalusing, PA 18853) for operation of their meat packing and rendering facility in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. The facility's sources include: gas and fuel oil fired combustion units, a blood drying operation, a rendering operation, a crax processing operation, a crax cooling system, emergency generators, storage tanks, parts cleaning stations and a wastewater treatment operation. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of SOx. The State Only Permit includes requirements limiting facility's annual SOx emissions to below major emission thresholds. The facility has the potential to emit CO, NOx, PM, VOCs and HAPs below major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   14-00029:  Con-Stone, Inc. (P. O. Box 28, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for operation of their crushed and broken limestone facility in Haines Township, Centre County. The facility's main sources include a diesel generator, primary crusher, secondary crusher, portable crusher and associated various material sizing and conveying equipment. The facility has taken restrictions to limit potential PM10 emissions below Title V thresholds. The facility has the potential to emit NOx, SOx, VOCs and CO below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   14-00008:  Cerro Metal Products Co. (P. O. Box 388, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for operation of their copper rolling and drawing facility in Spring Township, Centre County. The facility's main sources include three natural gas/no. 2 fuel oil fired boilers, one natural gas/no. 2 fuel oil fired brass chip dryer, six melter holder electric induction furnaces, five natural gas fired billet furnaces, three natural gas/no. 2 fuel oil fired small rod coil annealing furnaces, six natural gas fired buzzer furnaces, large rod brass pickling operation and graphite machining operation. The facility has taken restrictions to limit potential NOx and SOx emissions below Title V thresholds. The facility has potential to emit (VOCs, PM10 and CO below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   18-00023:  Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044) for operation of their crushed and broken limestone facility in Lamar Township, Clinton County. The facility's main sources include a primary crusher, secondary crusher, tertiary crusher and associated various material sizing and conveying equipment. These sources have the potential to emit PM10 below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   08-00018:  Athens Area School District (204 Willow Street, Athens, PA 18810) for operation of their Harlan Rowe Middle School complex in Athens Borough, Bradford County. The facility's main sources include one natural gas fired paper waste incinerator and a natural gas fired emergency generator. The facility has the potential to emit SOx, CO, NOx, PM10, VOCs and HAPs below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   Northwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Contact:  Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.

   20-00272:  Universal Stainless and Alloy Products (121 Caldwell Street, Titusville, PA 16354) for operation of a Natural Minor Permit of a cold rolling steel mill facility in the City of Titusville, Crawford County.

   10-00281:  II--VI, Inc. (375 Saxonburg Boulevard, Saxonburg, PA 16056) for operation of a Natural Minor Operating Permit facility's air contamination sources consisting of several miscellaneous combustion sources, chemical vapor deposition units, hydrogen selenide gas production, thin film materials production and a batch vapor degreaser unit in Clinton Township, Butler County.

   25-00397:  APW Erie (4000 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16505) for operation of a Natural Minor Operating Permit facility's air contamination sources consisting of several gas-fired heaters and boilers, a surface coating operation and a parts washer in Millcreek Township, Erie County.

MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

   Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); and The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes:  the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).

   The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated before each application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.

   Written comments or objections, or requests for informal conferences on applications may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address 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).

   Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52 and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity and pH. In addition to the previous, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies which have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously-mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on those requirements.

   Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

Coal Applications Received

   Pottsville District Mining Office:  5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.

   54910205R2. CLS Coal Company (P. O. Box 81, Port Carbon, PA 17965), renewal of a coal refuse reprocessing operation in West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 12.5 acres, receiving stream:  none. Application received November 21, 2002.

   Hawk Run District Mining Office:  Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.

   17920115 and NPDES Permit No. PA0207110. P & N Coal Co., Inc., 240 West Mahoning Street, P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine-coal preparation plant/processing facility permit located in Goshen Township, Clearfield County affecting 16.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received November 12, 2002.

   17990119 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242748. Laurel Energy, L. P., One Energy Place, Suite 7500, Latrobe, PA 15650. Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine permit from Forcey Coal, Inc. The permit is located in Woodward Township, Clearfield County and affects 83.3 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributaries to Goss Run. Application received November 13, 2002.

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

   32980103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234702. Alverda Enterprises, Inc., P. O. Box 87, Alverda, PA 15710, permit renewal for continued operation of a bituminous surface mine and for discharge of treated mine drainage in Pine Township, Indiana County, affecting 15.2 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributary to Yellow Creek and Yellow Creek classified for CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 21, 2002.

   Knox District Mining Office:  White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   24020104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242268. Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box I, Grampian, PA 16838). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Fox Township, Elk County affecting 260.0 acres. Receiving streams:  Little Toby Creek and unnamed tributaries to Little Toby Creek, classified for CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 14, 2002.

   10950103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0226963. State Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 1022, Kittaning, PA 16201). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Concord Township, Butler County affecting 67.2 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributaries to Bear Creek and Bear Creek, classified for CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application for reclamation only. Application received November 26, 2002.

Noncoal Applications Received

   Pottsville District Mining Office:  5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.

   7975SM1C6 and NPDES Permit PA0045047. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. (2052 Lucon Road, P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), quarry operation with renewal of existing discharge of treated mine drainage in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, receiving stream:  unnamed run to Morris Run, classified for TSF. Application received November 19, 2002.

   5278SM3C5 and NPDES Permit PA0595764. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, Inc. (1900 Sullivan Trail, P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231), quarry operation with renewal of existing discharge of treated mine drainage in Lake Township, Wayne County, receiving stream:  unnamed tributary to Middle Creek, classified for CWF. Application received November 22, 2002.

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

   NPDES Permit No. PA0249343. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 1001 Broad Street, Suite 130, Johnstown, PA 15906, application for a post-mining water treatment permit in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 106.5 acres. Receiving streams:  Miller Run to Dark Shade Creek to Stony Creek classified for CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 1, 2002.

   Knox District Mining Office:  White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   37960304. Essroc Cement Corp. (P. O. Box 779, Bessemer, PA 16112-8928). Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0227307, Bessemer Borough and North Beaver Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Hickory Run Creek, classified for TSF. No public water supplies are within 10 miles downstream of this proposed operation. NPDES Renewal application received November 22, 2002.

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