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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
30841317 and NPDES No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in East Finley and South Franklin Townships, Washington County, Richhill Township, Greene County and related NPDES Permit to revise currently permitted underground and subsidence control acres to longwall mining. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 20, 2016. Application received February 23, 2016.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 11110102 and NPDES No. PA0263249, Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 556, 210 E. Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658-0556, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface & auger mine to include the use of biosolids as a soil amendment in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run and unnamed tributary to South Branch Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 13, 2016.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
26040105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250635. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687-7301). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Dunbar Township, Fayette County, affecting 382.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Laurel Run and Ferguson 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 16, 2016.
65960107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0201618. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 460 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Laurel Run and Jacobs Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: May 18, 2016.
03060103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250911. Bedrock Mines LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215). Revision application for post-mining land use change from unmanaged natural habitat in trees to unmanaged natural habitat in grasses to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Burrell Township, Armstrong County, affecting 75.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Crooked Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: May 19, 2016.
63090101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251941. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Renewal application for continued treatment to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Nottingham Township, Washington County, affecting 399.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mingo Creek and Sugar Run, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. NPDES renewal application received: May 19, 2016. This is a correction from published date of March 14, 2016.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08120302. Bishop Brothers Construction Company, Inc. (P.O. Box 289, Ulster, PA 18850). Transfer of an existing large noncoal surface mining permit from New Enterprise Stone & Lime, Inc. dba Eastern Industries, Inc. and application for 08120302GP-104 to replace NPDES PA0257443 located in Sheshequin Township, Bradford County affecting 77.38 acres. Receiving stream(s): Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 5, 2016.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0092894 (Mining Permit No. 30810703), Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Bailey Coal Refuse Disposal Areas No. 1 and No. 2 in Richhill Township, Greene County addition of 287 acres for CRDA 7 & 8 support area and to construct a sediment pond and Outfall 101. Surface Acres Affected 607.0. Receiving stream: UNT to Boothe Run, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on June 26, 2015. Application received February 17, 2015.
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 facility location of the non-discharge alternatives are listed below:
Outfall 101 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Boothe Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 (Lat: 39° 58` 35.7" Long: 80° 22` 45.9") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 6.5 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0213136 (Mining Permit No. 56950105), Marquise Mining Corporation, P.O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, renewal of an NPDES permit for reclamation only surface mining in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 245.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Wells Creek and unnamed tributaries to the Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. Application received: May 2, 2016.
The outfall listed below discharges to an unnamed tributary to the Stonycreek River
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005—Treatment Pond for Postmining Discharges N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 005 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0262854 (Mining Permit No. 32090201), Britt Energies, Inc., P.O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface refuse reprocessing mine in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, affecting 11.9 acres. Receiving stream: Sulphur Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: March 9, 2016.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Sulphur Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Treatment Pond TP1) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0262951 (Mining permit no. 56100101), PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 117.0 acres. Receiving stream: Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: April 29, 2016.
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 Stonycreek River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N 006 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 and 006 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0262714 (Mining Permit No. 56090101), Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC, 184 West Mud Pike, Rockwood, PA 15557, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, affecting 173 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to the Casselman River and unnamed tributaries to Piney Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: April 5, 2016.
The treatment outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to the Casselman River and Piney Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Treatment Pond TF-1 N 002—Treatment Pond TF-2 N 003—Treatment Pond TF-3 N 004—Treatment Pond TF-4 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, and 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to the Casselman River and Piney Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005—Sediment Pond SP-1 N 006—Sediment Pond SP-2 N 007—Sediment Pond SP-3 N 008—Sediment Trap 1 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005, 006, 007 and 008 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0607878 (Mining Permit No. 39A77SM4), Bentley Development Company, Inc., P.O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, renewal of an NPDES permit for a post-mining treatment outfall in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, affecting 197 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: Cold Water Fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh River TMDL. Application received: February 26, 2016.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Conemaugh River
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N
Outfalls: 001 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.5 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259641 (Permit No. 16140101). Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Perry & Licking Townships, Clarion County, affecting 591.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to the Clarion River, classified for the following uses: WWF; and unnamed tributaries to Cherry Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Lower Clarion River and Licking Creek. Application received: November 8, 2015.
This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
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 tributaries 1 and 3 to Clarion River and unnamed tributaries 8 and 10 to Cherry Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA Y TB1 Y TB2 Y TE Y TF Y TG Y TJ Y S/T Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries 1 and 4 to Clarion River and unnamed tributaries 5, 6, 8 and 10 to Cherry Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A Y B Y C Y E Y D1 Y E Y F Y G Y I Y J Y K Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 The outfall(s) listed below require(s) a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TC Y TD Y TD1 Y Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA0238236 (Mining permit no. 17990102), RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920. Renewal of an NPDES permit for coal surface mining in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, affecting 344.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Little Laurel Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Laurel Run Watershed TMDL. Application received: February 4, 2016.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Little Laurel Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 008 N 009 N 010 N 011 N 012 N 013 N 014 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 NPDES No. PA0256994 (Mining permit no. 14080103), RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920. Renewal of an NPDES permit for coal surface mining in Rush Township, Centre County, affecting 150.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Mountain Branch and Moshannon Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Moshannon Creek TMDL. Application received: November 24, 2015.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Mountain Branch:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TB-2 N SP-B N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 50.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Moshannon Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TB-1 N TB-3 N SP-A N SP-C N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 2.1 4.2 5.3 Manganese (mg/l) 1.2 2.4 3.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.6 1.2 1.5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
NPDES No. PA0278114 (Mining permit no. 03130103), Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201.
New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County, affecting 41.3 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Carnahan Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: February 13, 2015.
The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Carnahan Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 Y MDT The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Carnahan Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 Y SW The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES Permit No. PA0225231 on Surface Mining Permit No. 40663033. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), new NPDES Permit for an anthracite surface mine, refuse reprocessing and refuse disposal operation in Foster and Butler Townships, Luzerne County, affecting 1,515.0 acres. Receiving streams: Nescopeck Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes; Little Nescopeck Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes and Pond Creek classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: December 28, 2011.
Non-discharge BMP's will apply to this site.
NPDES No. PA0224944 on Surface Mining Permit Number 40980101. Hazleton Materials. LLC, (PO Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of NPDES permit for an anthracite surface mine operation in Foster Township, Luzerne County, affecting 1,425.0 acres. Receiving streams: Little Sandy Run, unnamed tributary to Buck Mt Creek, unnamed tributary Hazle Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—migratory fishes migratory fishes; Black Creek for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: September 28, 2015. There is no discharge proposed to the above-mentioned receiving streams from this site.
Non-discharge BMP's will apply to this site.
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