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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR
NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOsThe State Conservation Commission has taken the following actions on previously received applications for nutrient management plans under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5, for agricultural operations that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits or NOIs for coverage under a general permit for CAFOs under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal under 3 Pa.C.S. § 517, section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 (relating to Administrative Agency Law) to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge actions, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for pro bono representation. Call the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN—PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewDream Farms
13689 Dream Highway Newburg, PA 17240Franklin 225.9 2295 Dairy heifers NA Renewal Funk Family Farm
Jeff Funk
18255 Ft. Davis Rd. Mercersburg, PA 17236Franklin 346.7 677.64 Swine/beef NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Central Office: Bureau Director, Water Standards and Facility Regulation, PO Box 8467, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8467
Permit No. [9996586], Public Water Supply.
Applicant [Sunrise Springs Water Co.] [Township or Borough] [Newbury, Ohio] Responsible Official [Darrell Langford, Vice President] Type of Facility [Out of State Bottled Water System] Application Received Date [June 2, 2011] Description of Action [Applicant requesting Department approval to sell bottled water in Pennsylvania under the brand names: Sunrise Springs Spring Water, Sunrise Springs Purified Water and Sunrise Springs Distilled Water.] Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Application No. 0911511 Public Water Supply
Applicant USS Realty- Fairless Works Township Falls County Bucks Responsible Official Stephan Bilan
One Ben Failess Drive
Fairless Hills, PA 19030Type of Facility PWS Application Received Date February 8, 2011 Description of Action Construction of permanent interconnection water between USS Realty-Fairless Works and the Township of Falls Authority. Application No. 4611515 Water Supply
Applicant PA American Water Township Norristown County Montgomery Responsible Official David R. Kaufman
800 West Hershey Drive Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility PWS Application Received Date May 2, 2011 Description of Action Substitute pre-chlorine with pre-chloramination to reduce ddisinfection by-products at the Norristown plant. This is a follow-up to a successful full-scale plant trial completed in October 2010. Application No. 0911518 Public Water Supply
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Township Bensalem County Bucks Responsible Official Mr. Brennan Kelly
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Type of Facility PWS Application Received Date March 13, 2011 Description of Action Construction of a 2 2.0MG elevated water storage tank. Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Application No. 2411501, Public Water Supply
Applicant Ridgway Township Municipal Authority Township or Borough Ridgway Township, Elk County Responsible Official Edward P. LaValle, Chairman Consulting Engineer Richard L. Wray, Partner Hegemann & Wray
Consulting Engineers
429 Park Avenue
Cresson, PA 16630Application Received Date 05/09/2011 Description of Action Addition of liquid chlorination to Lower Boot Jack Pump Station and Industrial Park Pump Station. Application No. 2011502, Public Water Supply
Applicant Double D's Venango Hotel Township or Borough Venango Borough, Crawford County Responsible Official Denelle Whalen, President Consulting Engineer Arthur Kuholski/
Lake Engineering
140 Meadville Street
Edinboro PA 16412Application Received Date 05/27/2011 Description of Action Updates to existing system to include nitrate removal. Application No. 6111503, Public Water Supply
Applicant PA DPW Polk Center Township or Borough Polk Borough, Venango County Responsible Official Michael G Kapil, PE - DPW Consulting Engineer F Mark Voyack, PE
Quad 3 Architecture
37 N Washington Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18701Application Received Date 05/31/2011 Description of Action Renovation of water treatment plant & installation of membrane filtration treatment system.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4745
Application No. 1111504MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Portage Borough Municipal Authority,
606 Cambria Street,
Portage, PA 15946[Township or Borough] Portage Township Responsible Official Raymond A. Vandzura, Chairman
Portage Borough
Municipal Authority,
606 Cambria Street,
Portage, PA 15946Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer The EADS Group, Inc.
450 Aberdeen Drive
Somerset, PA 15501Application Received Date March 18, 2011 Description of Action Construction of the 1 MG Spring Hill water storage tank to replace the existing 200,000 gallon water storage tank and the installation/replacement of 32,000 L.F. of 2-inch to 10-inch waterline. Application No. 3211505GWR, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Hillsdale Nursing &
Rehab Center
138 Mountain View Drive Hillsdale, PA 15746[Township or Borough] Montgomery Township Responsible Official Richard Hoover, Sr.,
Plant Operator
Hillsdale Nursing &
Rehab Center
138 Mountain View Drive Hillsdale, PA 15746Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Application Received Date May 31, 2011 Description of Action Demonstration of 4-log treatment for groundwater sources Application No. 5611509GWR, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Somerset Township
Municipal Authority
2209 North Center Avenue Somerset, PA 15501[Township or Borough] Somerset Township Responsible Official David Hottle, Operator
Somerset Township
Municipal Authority
2209 North Center Avenue Somerset, PA 15501Type of Facility Listie water system Consulting Engineer Somerset Planning & Engineering Services, LLC
222 West Main Street Suite 100 Somerset, PA 15501Application Received Date May 31, 2011 Description of Action Demonstration of 4-log treatment for groundwater sources Application No. 5611510GWR, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Somerset Township Municipal Authority
2209 North Center Avenue Somerset, PA 15501[Township or Borough] Somerset Township Responsible Official David Hottle, Operator
Somerset Township
Municipal Authority
2209 North Center Avenue Somerset, PA 15501Type of Facility Reading Mines water system Consulting Engineer Somerset Planning & Engineering Services, LLC
222 West Main Street Suite 100 Somerset, PA 15501Application Received Date May 31, 2011 Description of Action Demonstration of 4-log treatment for groundwater sources
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907)
Sections 302-305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P. S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Larry Moore Property, 148 Main Street, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County. Bridget E. Shadler and Katlyn E. Heberlig, Alternative Environmental Solutions, Inc., 480 New Holland Avenue, Suite 8203, Lancaster, PA 17602 have submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate (on behalf of their client, Lawrence Moore, 18 Overlook Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901), concerning the remediation of soil found to have been impacted by No. 2 fuel oil as a result of a release from an aboveground storage tank. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Residential Statewide Health Standard for soil. The current and intended future use of the property is for residential purposes. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is expected to be published in a local newspaper serving the general area sometime in the near future.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Ara Seropian Property, 253-257 North Prince Street, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. GCI Environmental Services, 1250 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of Ara Seropian, 241 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons released from an unregulated underground gasoline storage tank. The property will remain commercial. The site will be remediated to a combination of the Non-Residential Statewide Health and Site-Specific standards.
Worley Industries, 6210 West Penn Avenue, Heidelberg Township, Berks County. GCI Environmental Services, 1250 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of Worley Industries, Inc., 410 Sheridan Road, Wernersville, PA 19567, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The site will be remediated to a combination of the Non-Residential Statewide Health and Site-Specific standards. Future use of the site will remain industrial.
1862 Rockvale Road, West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. GCI Environmental Services, 1250 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of Weisenthal, LP, 1835 Pioneer Road, Lancaster PA 17602, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with gasoline from an unregulated underground storage tank. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health standard. Future use of the site will remain residential and agricultural.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Pumpco Route 154 & State Route 4001 Accident, Village of Lincoln Falls, Elkland Township, Sullivan County. Pennsylvania Tectonics, Inc., 826 Main St., Peckville, PA 18452, on behalf of Pumpco Energy Services, 236 Finley Road, Suite 14, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with diesel fuel. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard. Future use of the area is anticipated to be consistent with the current use, that being agricultural purposes, primary residence and a bed and breakfast.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval or Operating Permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—143, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
40-399-071: PPL Susquehana LLC (769 Salem Boulevard, Berwick PA 18603) for operation of two (2) existing cooling water towers and an emergency water spray pond as air emission sources into their operating permit for their facility in Salem Township, Luzerne County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval to PPL Susquehana LLC (769 Salem Blvd, Berwick PA 18603) for their facility located in Salem Twp, Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-399-071 will be incorporated into the company's State Only Operating Permit #40-00027 through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 40-399-071 is to include operation of two existing cooling water towers & an emergency water spray pond as an air emission sources into their operating permit. PPL recently conducted an assessment of all potential air emission sources and their pollutant emissions at Susquehanna SES. During review of Susquehanna's air emission sources it was determined that, the draft cooling towers & the emergency water spray pond were sources of particulate emissions and had not been included in the facility's air quality operating permit. As a result the company has submitted a plan approval application to include the two existing cooling water towers and an existing emergency water spray pond into their operating permit. Particulate emissions from two (2) cooling towers is estimated at 87.8 tpy & from water spry pond to be less than 5.5 tpy on a 12 month rolling sum basis. The company will operate the facility and maintain the sources in accordance with the good engineering practices to assure proper operation of sources. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
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 following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments. Identification of the proposed permit No. 40-399-071 A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone # 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-949-7935
01-05016M: ISP Mineral, Inc.—Charmian Quarry (1455 Old Waynesboro Road, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214-0914) for installation of a Back Surfacing System on the Finish Line in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the above mentioned company for the above mentioned project. This plan approval may be incorporated into the company's facility-wide permit via an administrative amendment at a later date.
The company shall be subject to and comply with the relevant provisions of the PA Code including the chapters 123, 127, and 129. 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. The use of fabric collectors to control the particulate matter emissions from the source, is considered to be Best Available Technology (BAT). The facility's actual controlled particulate matter emissions from this plan approval shall increase less than 1 tpy of TSP and less than 0.1 tpy of PM10.
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, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Daniel C. Husted may be contacted at 717-705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Plan approvals issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code Section 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval.
06-05069R: East Penn Manufacturing Co. (Deka Road, P. O. Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536) for their lead-acid battery assembly operation for addition of various equipment to expand manufacturing capacity and to better filter air emissions at their Lyon Station Plant in Richmond Township, Berks County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the abovementioned company for the abovementioned project. This plan approval may be incorporated into the company's facility-wide permit via an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval 06-05069R is to increase production at their plant. The company shall be subject to and comply with 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart KK and Best Available Technology (BAT). 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. The project will not trigger PSD or NSR requirements. The potential decrease in air emissions from the proposed project are 44 tpy of particulate matter and a 0.9 tpy of lead.
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, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed below. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests, or for requests for a public hearing. 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.
Thomas Hanlon, East Permitting Section Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments, protests, or requests for a public hearing.
Plan approvals issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code Section 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
08-00043A: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for construction of a 600 ton per hour sand and gravel wash plant consisting of crushers, screens and associated material handling devices at their Green's Landing facility in Athens Township, Bradford County. The proposed wash plant will be operated as a wet process to suppress fugitive dust emissions.
The Department's review of the information contained in the application submitted by Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. indicates that the wash plant will comply with all applicable air quality requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants, including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.1 and 127.12, the fugitive air contaminant emission requirement of 25 Pa. Code Section 123.1, the particulate matter emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code Section 123.13, and Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO Sections 60.670—60.676. The plan approval, if issued, will subsequently be incorporated in an operating permit via an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Section 127.450 at a later date.
Based upon this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction of the sand and gravel wash plant. The following is a summary of the conditions the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements:
1. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.1 and 127.12, the sand and gravel wash plant shall only be used to process washed (wet) stone. The material shall be saturated to the point where visible fugitive emissions are not present while the material is being processed through the plant.
2. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.1 and 127.12, the operation of the sand and gravel wash plant shall not result in the emission of fugitive air contaminants in excess of the limitations specified in 25 Pa Code Section 123.1.
3. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.1 and 127.12, the production rate of the sand and gravel wash plant shall not exceed 600 tons per hour.
4. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.1 and 127.12, the total particulate matter emissions and particulate matter less than 10 microns emissions from the sand and gravel wash plant shall not exceed 41.14 tons and 14.91 tons in any 12 consecutive month period, respectively.
5. The permittee shall maintain records of the amount of material processed through the sand and gravel wash plant on a monthly basis. Additionally, the permittee shall keep daily records of the production rate of the sand and gravel wash plant. These records shall be retained for a minimum of five years and be presented to the Department upon request.
6. The submission of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications relating to the sand and gravel wash plant, as required by 40 CFR Sections 60.670—60.676, shall be made available to the DEP and the US EPA as required by 40 CFR Part 60 Section 60.4.
7. The sand and gravel wash plant is subject to subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, 40 CFR Sections 60.670—60.676 and shall comply with all applicable requirements of this subpart.
A copy of the plan approval application is available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-3693. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3648.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers—Telephone: 412-442-4163/5226
30-00072I: Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC (1525 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, PA 15323) to authorize construction and temporary operation of the Enlow Fork Overland Conveyor, a 5.73-mile elevated coal conveyor that will extend from the Enlow Fork Mine (Oak Spring Slope) in East Finley Township, Washington County, to the Bailey Prep Plant in Richhill Township, Greene County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.45, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval PA-30-00072I to authorize construction and temporary operation of the Enlow Fork Overland Conveyor, a 5.73-mile elevated coal conveyor that will extend from the Enlow Fork Mine (Oak Spring Slope) in East Finley Township, Washington County, to the Bailey Prep Plant in Richhill Township, Greene County. This is a Title V Facility.
This authorization is subject to applicable sections of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code and Federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), specifically 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Y—Standards of Performance for Coal Preparation and Processing Plants. The Plan Approval will include monitoring, testing, maintenance, and record keeping requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
The Enlow Fork Conveyor System will add additional sources of PM and PM-10 emissions to the Bailey Prep Plant. These emission points include six (6) storage silo bin vents and a total of (8) conveyor and/or silo transfer points. Conditions of the plan approval will incorporate federally enforceable limitations for emissions of total particulate matter from the raw coal storage silo bin vents as found in 40 CFR § 60.254 and 25 Pa. Code § 123.13. Compliance with emission limitations will be demonstrated through stack testing. Best available technology (BAT) for the conveyor system includes bin vent collectors on the coal storage silo vents; fully enclosed coal conveyors and transfer points; and installation of treated water/oil sprays at appropriate points. Once compliance with the conditions of the Plan Approval has been demonstrated, the applicant may subsequently apply for a Title V Operating Permit or Administrative Amendment in accordance with Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code, Subchapter G.
The potential to emit for the proposed Enlow Fork Overland Conveyor, based on annual raw coal throughput of 18.5 million tons and 5,500 hours of operation, is estimated at 35.73 tons of PM per year, 31.25 tons of which is assumed to be PM-10. At the time the operation Enlow Fork Overland Conveyor commences, operation of thermal dryer #1 at the Baliey Prep Plant will be permanently discontinued, which represents a decrease of 47.85 tons of PM and PM-10. The above activities combined will generate a net decrease in past actual to future projected actual emissions of 12.12 tons of PM and 16.6 tons of PM-10 at the facility, annually. As such, this project does not meet the 40 CFR Part 52 definition of a major modification [i.e., no significant increase of any pollutant listed under 40 CFR 52.21(b)(23)(i)] and is therefore not subject to the Part 52 requirements.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to Devin P. Tomko, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-30-00072I).
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
For additional information you may contact Devin P. Tomko at 412-442-5231.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
24-131O: SGL Carbon LLC (900 Theresia Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857) for installation of six (6) new reactors, three (3) power supplies and three (3) scrubbers in the City of Saint Marys, Elk County.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 24-131O to SGL Carbon LLC for six (6) new reactors, three (3) power supplies and three (3) scrubbers, for the facility located in the City of Saint Marys, Elk County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into a facility Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Section 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 24-131O is for the installation of six (6) new reactors, three (3) power supplies and three (3) scrubbers. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the combined subject sources will have the potential to emit approximately 24.13 tons per year of hazardous air pollutants.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice and additional requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief - Telephone: 484-250-5920
09-00123: Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc. (Ottsville Asphalt Plant 262 Quarry Road, Ottsville, PA 18942) for renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County. The Operating Permit will contain record keeping requirements, monitoring requirements and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emission limits and all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-949-7935
22-03009: Dauphin Precision Tool, LLC (200 Front Street, Millersburg, PA 17061) for their machining and heat treat operations in Millersburg Borough, Dauphin County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in 2006.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has the potential-to-emit particulate matter in the amount of about 26 lbs/year. 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.
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 the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Tom Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
22-03005: Harsco Metals Slag Processing Plant 18 (P. O. Box 5003, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-5003) for the operation of a slag processing plant in Steelton Borough, Dauphin County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility emits about 3 tons per year of particulate matter (PM). The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
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 the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Thomas J. Hanlon, P.E., Chief, East Permitting Section Chief may be contacted at (717) 705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
12-00006: Lewis & Hockenberry, Inc. (4725 Rich Valley Road, Emporium, PA 15834) for their facility in Shippen Township, Cameron County. The facility's main sources include two (2) wood fired boilers, thirteen (14) steam heated lumber drying kilns, and wood working operation. The facility has the potential to emit sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, record- keeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
49-00057: Pet Rest Memorial Park (2410 8th Street Drive, Watsontown, PA 17777-8002) for their facility in Delaware Township, Northumberland County. The facility's main source includes one (1) animal crematory incinerator. The facility has the potential to emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, sulfur oxides, and combined and individual hazardous air pollutants emissions below the respective major thresholds. The operating permit contains monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to show compliance with applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements.
55-00013: Midd-West School District (568 East Main Street, Middleburg, PA 17842-1218) for issuance of a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for operation of their West Snyder Middle School facility in Spring Township, Snyder County. The Midd-West School District operates a 6.25 MMBtu/hour Burnham model 4N-L-827 anthracite-coal-fired boiler equipped with a Losch FJP-72 stoker (Source 031), a 4.15 MMBtu/hour Burnham model 4FL-450A3-50-LB #2-fuel-oil-fired boiler (Source 032), and a 31 bhp propane-fired Onan emergency generator (Source P101). The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue State-Only Operating Permit 55-00013. The proposed renewal operating permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, record- keeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
43-00308: Ergon Trucking, Inc. (944 New Castle Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137) for a Synthetic Minor Permit to operate their crude oil storage and dispensing plant in East Lackawannock Township, Mercer County. The sources include three crude oil storage tanks and one loading rack. The facility has taken a facility wide throughput restriction of 39,000,000 gallons per year and become synthetic minor.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
09-00123: Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc.—Ottsville Asphalt Plant (262 Quarry Road, Ottsville, PA 18942) for renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County. The Operating Permit will contain record keeping requirements, monitoring requirements and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emission limits and all applicable air quality requirements.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
30831303 and NPDES No. PA0013511, Cumberland Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to revise the permit for the Cumberland Mine in Wayne Township, Greene County to add underground and subsidence control plan area acres for development mining. Underground Acres Proposed 52.4, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 112.04. No additional discharges. Application received: February 23, 2011.
32061303 and NPDES No. PA0235725, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to revise the permit for the Heilwood Mine in Pine and Cherryhill Townships, Indiana County to add underground permit and subsidence control plan area acres. Underground Acres Proposed 1,777.0. Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 1,777.0. No additional discharges. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Central Indiana Water Authority and intake Yellow Creek. Application received: March 3, 2011.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
26040105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250635. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Renewal application for reclamation only of an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Dunbar Township, Fayette County, affecting 382.7 acres. Receiving streams: TF1 to Ferguson Run to TF2-4 to unnamed tributaries of Laurel Run, classified for the following use: TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: May 27, 2011.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
33110102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259101. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip operation in Union Township and Corsica Borough, Jefferson County affecting 33.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary No. 1 to Welch Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 19, 2011.
24010101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0241857. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (One Energy Place, Suite 2800, Latrobe, PA 15650) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip, auger and clay removal operation in Horton Township, Elk County affecting 264.3 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary ''G'' to Mead Run and unnamed tributaries to Johnson Run, both classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 25, 2011.
33110103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259110. Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip operation in Perry Township, Jefferson County affecting 99.0 acres. Receiving streams: One unnamed tributary to Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 25, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17970102 and NPDES No. PA0220558. EnerCorp, Inc. (1686 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858). Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine located in Graham Township, Clearfield County affecting 56.3 acres. This revision is for a permit boundary adjustment and stream variance. Receiving streams: Alder Run and Flat Run both classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Revision application received: May 6, 2011.
17110106 and NPDES No. PA0257672. Black Cat Coal, LLC (107 W. First Ave., Clearfield, PA 16830). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Brady Township, Clearfield County affecting 89.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to East Branch Mahoning Creek classified for high quality cold water fisheries and Stump Creek classified for cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 31, 2011.
Noncoal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
11110801. Snyder Excavating, LLC, 2824 William Penn Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15909, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream(s): Hinkston Run. Permit received: April 18, 2011.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act(33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times. In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
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 BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 77 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0262218 (Mining permit no. 4274SM5), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated water from post-mining discharges in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, affecting 86.53 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Six Mile Run, classified for the following use(s): Warm Water Fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Six Mile Run TMDL. Application received: February 2, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributary to Six Mile Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES Permit No. PA0595217, Surface Mining Permit No. 5276SM5, Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., (P. O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a quarry operation in Dingman Township, Pike County affecting 202.3 acres. Receiving stream: tributary to Sawkill Creek classified for the following use: Exceptional Value, migratory fishes. Application received: October 22, 2009.
The outfall listed below discharges to tributary to Sawkill Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall 001 No The proposed effluent limits for the above-listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 pH (g.u.) Minimum
6.09.0
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. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the 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. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an 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 Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E52-227. Schmalzle Construction Co., 109 Alex Road, Hawley, PA 18428, in Blooming Grove Township, Pike County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 20-foot wide road crossing of Burchards Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), consisting of two 48-inch diameter corrugated metal pipes depressed 1-foot below streambed elevation and fieldstone headwalls, for the purpose of providing access to a quarry (Rowland, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°24`29.1"; Longitude: -75°03` 52.4").
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105
D48-088EA. Director of Parks and Public Property, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018-6025. City of Bethlehem, Northampton County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
Project proposes to breach and remove Monocacy Creek Dam across Monocacy Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The project will restore approximately 1200 feet of stream channel. The dam is located approximately 500 feet south of the intersection of S.R. 378 and West Broad Street. (Allentown, East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 37` 18", Longitude: -75° 23` 01").
D40-148EA. John and Robert Carney. PO Box 28, Langhorne, PA 19047, Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To rehabilitate Pine View Dam across a tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-CWF). The project proposes 0.02-acre of permanent impact to Exceptional Value, PEM wetlands associated with a tributary to Pine Creek. The dam is located approximately 5,600 feet northeast of the intersection of SR 2041 and I-476 (Hickory Run, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°07`26"; Longitude: - 75°44`23").
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