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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
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Application No. 4517509, Public Water Supply.
Applicant The Shepherds of Monroe County
1 Trinity Drive East, Suite 201
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Municipality Barrett Township County Monroe Responsible Official R. Casey Jones, Director
1 Trinity Drive East, Suite 201
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Russell D. Scott IV, P.E.
RKR Hess, A Division of UTRS, Inc.
112 North Courtland Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301Application Received Date April 7, 2017 Description of Action Proposed reconnection of two existing booster pumps to the water system in a back-up capacity, and replacement of piping within the existing well utility building, at the Shepherds of Presbyterian Senior Living Community. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 2217506, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Camp Hebron Municipality Halifax Township County Dauphin Responsible Official Dustin Musser, Executive Director
957 Camp Hebron Road
Halifax, PA 17032
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Stephen R. Morse, P.E.
Skelly & Loy, Inc.
449 Eisenhower Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA 17111Application Received: 3/30/2017 Description of Action Installation of pH adjustment equipment utilizing soda ash as treatment under the Lead and Copper Rule. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. 1017504, Public Water Supply.
Applicant JNK Parks Township or Borough Brady Township County Butler Responsible Official Jerry Kroczek Type of Facility Non Community Water System Consulting Engineer Justin Knapik, P.E. Application Received Date April 11, 2017 Description of Action 4 Log Treatment of Viruses for Groundwater Sources Permit No. 3717502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant PA American Water Company Township or Borough Hickory and Union Townships County Lawrence Responsible Official William Lage Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer William Lage Application Received Date April 17, 2017 Description of Action Construction of booster station
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. 1192501-T1, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Lilly Borough Water Authority
421 Main Street
Lilly, PA 15938
[Township or Borough] Lilly Borough Responsible Official Paul Sklodowski, Chairman
Lilly Borough Water Authority
421 Main Street
Lilly, PA 15938Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer N/A Application Received Date April 11, 2017 Description of Action Transfer from Lilly Borough to Lilly Borough Water Authority. Application No. 1111501-T1, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Lilly Borough Water Authority
421 Main Street
Lilly, PA 15938
[Township or Borough] Lilly Borough Responsible Official Paul Sklodowski, Chairman
Lilly Borough Water Authority
421 Main Street
Lilly, PA 15938Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer N/A Application Received Date April 11, 2017 Description of Action Transfer from Lilly Borough to Lilly Borough Water Authority. Application No. 1192508-T1, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Lilly Borough Water Authority
421 Main Street
Lilly, PA 15938
[Township or Borough] Lilly Borough Responsible Official Paul Sklodowski, Chairman
Lilly Borough Water Authority
421 Main Street
Lilly, PA 15938Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer N/A Application Received Date April 11, 2017 Description of Action Transfer from Lilly Borough to Lilly Borough Water Authority.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Applications received under the act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
WA 34-521A, Water Allocations. McAlisterville Area Joint Authority (PWS ID No. 4340002), Juniata County. The Department of Environmental Protection has received an application from the McAlisterville Area Joint Authority, Juniata County. The applicant is requesting the right to withdraw 36,000 gallons per day from each of their two (2) spring sources. Applicant Address: Cory S. Fronk, Manager, McAlisterville Area Joint Authority, PO Box 61, McAlisterville, PA 17049. Consulting Engineer: Charles L. Myers, P.E., RETTEW Associates, Inc., 950 East Main Street, Suite # 220, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Application Received: 3/2/2017.
Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WA65-1006, Water Allocations. Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, 124 Park & Pool Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, Westmoreland County. The applicant is requesting the right to purchase 3,500,000 gallons of water per day (average day) from the Greater Johnstown Water Authority located in Cambria County.
Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WA 33-40C, Water Allocations. Brookville Municipal Authority, 720 Water Plant Road, Brookville, PA 15825, Borough of Brookville, Jefferson County. Water Allocation Permit application requesting the right to withdraw 1.5 MGD as a peak daily flow rate from the North Fork Redbank Creek, 0.228 MGD as a peak daily flow rate from Well No. 1, and 0.432 MGD as a peak daily flow rate from Well No. 2 in the Borough of Brookville, Jefferson County.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907)
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
601 North Main Street Property, Taylor Borough, Lackawanna County. Pennsylvania Tectonics, Inc., 723 Main Street, Archbald, PA 18403, on behalf of Brent Hudak, 601 North Main Street, Taylor, PA 18517, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Due to historic dry cleaning operations soils at this site have been found to be contaminated with VOCs. The proposed future use of the property will be non-residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Scranton Times on March 25, 2017.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717.705.4705.
Rebecca Kichman Property, 1900 Lower Bailey Road, Newport, PA 17074, Miller Township, Perry County. Environmental Products & Services of Vermont, Inc., 1539 Bobali Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17104, on behalf of Rebecca Kichman, 1900 Lower Bailey Drive, Newport, PA 17074, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health Standard. Future use of the site is to remain as a residential property. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Patriot News on January 29, 2017.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Pennsylvania General Energy Company, LLC—Johnson Central Impoundment, McHenry Township, Lycoming County. Moody and Associates, Inc., 11548 Cotton Road, Meadville, PA 16335 on behalf of Pennsylvania General Energy Co., LLC, 120 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with brine. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health and Background Standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Williamsport Sun Gazette on January 25, 2017.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown-field Development Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Former McKeesport Tubular, 301 4th Avenue, McKeesport, Allegheny County. KU Resources, Inc., 22 South Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 on behalf of RIDC of Southwest PA, 210 6th Avenue, Pittsburgh has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate this site associated with long-term use of property as a steel manufacturing facility. Elevated concentrations of metals, SVOCs and VOCs were found in site soils and groundwater. Notice of the intent to remediate was published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 1, 2017.
Chateau Parcels, 780-801 Knoll Drive, 801-1025 Beaver Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. KU Resources, Inc., 22 South Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 on behalf of NSIDC, 700 River Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15212 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate the site where elevated concentrations of metals, SVOCs and VOCs were found in site soil and groundwater. Notice of the intent to remediate was published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 1, 2017.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Permit Application No. 101714. Susquehanna Transfer, LLC, 297 Ellsworth Drive, Montrose, PA 18801. An application for a new municipal and residual waste transfer facility located in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. The application was submitted to the Department on January 31, 2017 and was subject to the Local Municipality Involvement Process (LMIP). The LMIP meeting took place on April 5, 2017. The application was found to be administratively complete by the Northeast Regional Office on April 11, 2017.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Regional Waste Management Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18704-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
40-00007B: Bemis Company, Inc. (20 Jaycee Drive, West Hazleton, PA 18202) for installation of a two (2) new flexographic printing presses at their Bemis Performance packaging facility in West Hazleton Borough, Luzerne County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received a Plan Approval for Bemis Company, Inc. (20 Jaycee Drive, West Hazleton, PA 18202) for their Bemis Performance packaging facility in West Hazleton Borough, Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00007B will be incorporated into a Title V Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 40-00007B is for the installation of two (2) new flexographic printing presses and one (1) new regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) to replace two (2) existing catalytic oxidizers to control VOC emissions at their facility. The estimated increase in VOC emissions for this source is 54.0 tons/year. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping, testing and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 40-00007. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 40-00007B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
15-0133: Immaculata University (1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345-9903), for a plan approval to modify the operating hour limit for two chiller engines, remove the Boiler NESHAP (40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ) conditions for the two boilers which are each rated at 1.12 MMBtu/hr, and remove the RICE NESHAP (40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ) conditions from the emergency generator engines at their existing facility in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. The facility will remain a synthetic minor facility for NOx emissions. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping requirements, and work practice standards designed to keep the sources and facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
PA 66-00001I: Procter and Gamble Company (P. O. Box 32, Route 87 South, Mehoopany, PA 18629) for the use of six solvent-based cold cleaning parts washers in the Facility to clean and degrease miscellaneous machine parts from various sources within the Facility. All requirements that have already been established in the facilities current Title V Permit will be complied with in Washington Township, Wyoming County.
PA 66-00001K: Procter and Gamble Company (P. O. Box 32, Route 87 South, Mehoopany, PA 18629) for the modification of one existing line, known as Line MK85, which currently converts only a single ply product, to add the capability to convert a two-ply product. This project is known internally as ''Project MK85.'' The existing converting line that will be modified is one of 23 existing converting lines at the Facility collectively identified as Source ID CV1—Converting Fugitive Emissions, as listed in the Facility's Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) No. 66-00001. All requirements that have already been established in the facilities current Title V Permit will be complied with in Washington Township, Wyoming County.
PA 66-00001L: Procter and Gamble Company (P. O. Box 32, Route 87 South, Mehoopany, PA 18629) for the installation of one new diaper line at the Mehoopany, Pennsylvania Facility (Facility). The new diaper line that will be installed will produce diapers at similar speeds and using a similar diaper formula as other lines that are currently operating at the Facility. There are currently 18 existing diaper lines at the Facility permitted under Source ID DP18—(Upon issuance of this plan approval there will be 19 total diaper lines and the source will be re-designated as DP19) Diaper Operations. All requirements that have already been established in the facilities current Title V Permit will be complied with in Washington Township, Wyoming County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Alan Binder, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 412-442-4168.
63-00988B: Amity Energy, LLC (North Shore Place I, 358 North Shore Dr., Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 63-00988B to allow the construction and initial temporary operation of three (3) 9,708 bhp (7.2 MW) 4-stroke lean burn Rolls Royce Bergen B-35:40V16AG2 natural gas-fired engine/generator sets, each equipped with both catalytic oxidation and selective catalytic reduction (SCR), at the proposed electric generating station located in Amwell Township, Washington County. The facility will also include one (1) 0.64 MMBtu/hour natural gas-fired natural gas line heater, four (4) storage tanks ranging in size from 1,000 gallons to 5,236 gallons, one (1) desiccant dehydration system, and fugitive emissions.
Potential to emit from the facility is estimated to be 16.57 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 32.28 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 14.01 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 0.5 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 10.61 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), and 5.13 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Best available technology (BAT) for the proposed natural gas-fired engines is lean burn combustion technology, installation and proper operation of catalytic oxidation and SCR, good combustion practices, and proper maintenance and operation.
The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2, 123.21, 123.31, and 123.41, Federal New Source Performance Standards including 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ for spark ignition internal combustion engines, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants including 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes testing, work practice, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
The plan approval application, the Department's review memorandum, the proposed plan approval, and other relevant information are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the plan approval application for the facility, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Alexander Sandy, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; asandy@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4194. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-63-00988B), and concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
38-05019: TC Ironwood, LLC (305 Prescott Road, Lebanon, PA 17042) for the electric generating station located in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. The Title V operating permit is undergoing a significant modification to incorporate 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100 (RACT II) requirements and an emissions averaging plan in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.98 for Source IDs T001 & T002 (Nos. 1 & 2 Combustion Turbines). TC Ironwood, LLC is a major facility and is subject to the operating permit requirements under Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G. Furthermore, the facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
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 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-00147: Northtec, LLC (411 Sinclair Street, Bristol, PA 19007) for renewal of a State Only Operating Permit for an inorganic pigment manufacturing facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. The facility has VOC emissions from cleanup solvent use. This Operating Permit renewal includes emission restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations.
09-00091: Hubbell, Inc./Columbia Lighting (1119 Beaver Street, Bristol, PA 19007) for renewal of a State Only Operating Permit in Bristol Borough, Bucks County. The facility manufactures, powder coats, and assembles commercial lighting fixtures. The sources have not been modified and no new sources have been added. The facility is categorized as a natural minor facility. Monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
11-00277: Northern Cambria School District (600 Joseph Street, Northern Cambria, PA 15714-1233), In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit (SOOP-11-00277) to Northern Cambria School District (''NCSD'') to authorize the continued operation of boilers, emergency generator, and other combustion sources located at their Northern Cambria Borough, Cambria County.
The facility's air contamination sources consist of one (1) CNB tri-fuel boiler rated at 7.74 MMBtu/hr. burning primarily coal, one (1) Burnham boiler rated at 8.37 MMBtu/hr burning # 2 fuel fired, and one (1) diesel fired Kohler emergency generator rated at 150 kW. The CNB boiler is equipped with a Breslove separator for control of particulate matter. Potential emissions from the facility are based on a limit of burning 2,000 tons of coal per consecutive 12-month period in the tri-fuel boiler and are estimated to be 15.0 tons NOx, 12.4 tons CO, 97.0 tons SOx, 5.4 tons PM, and 1.4 ton VOC. Actual emissions from the facility are much lower.
This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. Proposed SOOP renewal includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards requirements. The emergency generator is subject to the applicable requirement of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
NCSD State Only Operating Permit renewal application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the State Only Operating Permit renewal application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Thomas Kaminski at thkaminski@pa.gov or 412.442.4097.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the following the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 11-00277) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests, and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Jesse Parihar, Air Quality Engineering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (jparihar@pa.gov, fax 412.442.4194).
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481,
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
25-00891: Corry Contract, Inc. (21 Maple Avenue, Corry, PA 16407-1630), the Department intends to issue the renewal of the Synthetic Minor Permit to operate a manufacturing facility for metal office furniture and miscellaneous metal parts in the City of Corry, Erie County. The emitting sources include liquid and powder coating paint booths, ovens, laser cutters, a boiler, and a degreaser unit. To be Synthetic Minor, the facility has elective restrictions to maintain its emissions of VOC, single HAP, and multiple HAPs less than 49.9 TPY, 9.9 TPY, and 24.9 TPY, respectively. Starting with this permit renewal, the facility is subject to applicable VOC content limits, recordkeeping, and work practices of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52a and 129.52d for surface coating.
This is a republish notice to inform of modifications in facility-wide elective restrictions and implementation of §§ 129.52 (surface coating processes), 129.52a and 129.52d limits and requirements. The first Pennsylvania Bulletin notice was published on March 4, 2017.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Minor State Only Operating Permit for the following facility:
OP16-000040: HP Hood (10975 Dutton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19154) for the operation of a hospital facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include a 33.6 MMBtu/hr No. 2 oil- and natural gas-fired boiler, a 33.5 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boiler, and a 0.84 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boiler.
The operating permit will be reissued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to reissue a Minor State Only Operating Permit for the following facility:
S15-015: Jeanes Hospital (7600 Central Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111) for the operation of a hospital facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include: two (2) natural gas-fired 304 HP boilers, one (1) No. 4 oil-fired 304 HP boiler, one (1) 750 kW diesel emergency generator (EG), three (3) 400-75 kW emergency generators , and one (1) 125 kW natural gas-fired emergency generator.
The operating permit will be reissued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
39-00094A: Blend Pro, Inc. (601 South Tenth Street, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18103) for their facility in the City of Allentown, Lehigh 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 for Blend Pro, Inc. (601 South Tenth Street, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18103) for their dry mix concrete manufacturing facility in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 39-00094A will be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-00094A is for the installation and operation of two (2) cement storage silos and two (2) pneumatic conveying systems which will be controlled by two (2) bin vent baghouse dust collectors to control particulate matter (PM). The main emissions from these sources are PM. The sources will be required to comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 particulate matter standards. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 39-00094A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Vita-Line Products Inc. (1111 North Park Drive, Humboldt Industrial Park, Hazleton, PA 18202) for their facility to be located in Hazle Twp., Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00123B will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 40-00123B is for a third Kibble Dryer, Cutter, Cooler and the installation of an odor control device. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 40-00123B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL 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.
03851601 and NPDES No. PA0214540. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the Dutch Run Prep Plant in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 10, 2017. Application received December 22, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17080116 and NPDES PA0256978. Forcey Coal, Inc. (475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661). Revision on an existing bituminous surface coal mine revising the permit boundary and add 1.0 acre to the existing 42.0 acre permit to construct and maintain two long term water treatment facilities. Included is a request for a 100-foot road variance on SR 0053. The permit is located in Bigler Township, Clearfield County. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Clearfield Creek classified as CWF and Clearfield Creek classified as WWF. Application received: April 10, 2017.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
65970103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0201898. Derry Stone & Lime Co., Inc. (117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 139.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to McGee Run and Stony Run, 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: April 5, 2017.
03120101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252204. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Revision application to include quarrying of incidental sandstone and shale to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Freeport Borough, Armstrong County, affecting 97 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek and Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. The potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: Harrison Township Water Authority. Application received: April 13, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 49870202R6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0593834. Susquehanna Coal Company, (P.O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Mt. Carmel and Coal Townships, Northumberland County affecting 788.0 acres, receiving stream: Coal Run tributary to Shamokin Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: March 30, 2017.
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.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 06100301T and NPDES Permit No. PA0224898. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., (P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664), transfer and correction of an existing quarry and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from Berks Products Corporation in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County affecting 366.6 acres (originally 351.2 acres), receiving streams: Maiden Creek and Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: March 17, 2017.
Permit No. 5476SM4A1C5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0612049. Glasgow, Inc., (P.O. Box 1089, Glenside, PA 19038), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County affecting 23.7 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Little Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: March 27, 2017.
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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0219649 (Mining permit no. 17930124), RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, revised NPDES permit for mine drainage treatment facilities in Woodward Township, Clearfield County affecting 279.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): North Branch Upper Morgan Run to Clearfield Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. North Branch Upper Morgan Run TMDL, Clearfield Creek TMDL, and West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: March 17, 2017.
The outfall listed below requires a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 019 No There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices. Outfall 019 (MP041T) is a passive mine drainage treatment system consisting of a limestone bed with a flushing pond for periodic flushing of the treatment system. The operator has proposed a non-discharge alternative manifold system. The proposed effluent limits prior to discharging to the non-discharge alternative manifold system are follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 20.7 Manganese (mg/l) 13.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 5.3 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kilogram) N/A 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225533 on Underground Mining Permit No. 54151301. Nova Coal, LLC (668 Main Street, Tremont, PA 17981), new NPDES Permit for an underground mine operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 9.0 surface acres (112.0 subsurface acres). Receiving streams: Baird Run, classified for the following use: EV—migratory fishes and Lorberry Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 9, 2014. There is no discharge proposed for this site.
Non-discharge BMP's will apply to this site.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA022567 on Surface Mining Permit No. 6278031. Pennsylvania Granite Corporation, (375 Trythall Road, Elverson, PA 19520), new NPDES Permit for a granite quarry operation in Warwick Township, Chester County, affecting 46.3 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to French Creek, classified for the following use: EV—migrator fishes. Application received: January 18, 2017.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to French Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type N/A The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
Non-Discharging Best Management Practices.
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