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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (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.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.
Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAEU's Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) New or
RenewalJason Saylor
261 State Route 235
Liverpool, PA 17045
Perry 495.4 319.35 Pullets
BeefN/A Renewal Jeffrey Zuck
135 Fox Road
Lebanon, PA 17042
Lebanon 174.2 580.41 Broilers and Dairy Cattle NA New Weiler Farms # 1
350 East Mill Avenue
Myerstown, PA 17067
Lebanon 126.7 605.75 Swine NA Renewal Rohrer Farms, LLC
750 Doe Run Road
Lititz, PA 17543
Lancaster 285.8 2,304.29 Swine/Poultry NA R Dr. Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd.
Hegins Farm
886 E Mountain Road
Hegins, PA 17938
Schuylkill 1 45.31 Ducks N/A Renewal Paul Ebersol
4970 Sunset Pike
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Franklin 209.6 128.15 Poultry None Renewal
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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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: Environmental Cleanup & Brown-fields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Green Acres Mobile Home Park, 8700 Turkey Ridge Road, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Light-Heigel & Associates, 430 East Main Street, Palmyra, PA 17078, on behalf of Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc., 2 North Riverside Plaza, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of heating oil. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on June 1, 2018.
Diaz Manufacturing Company LLC, formerly Donald Dean and Sons Property, 747 Grow Avenue, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801, on behalf of Diaz Manufacturing, 747 Grow Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Groundwater was contaminated by a release of heating oil. Future use of the site will be non-residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Transcript on May 23, 2018.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717.705.4705.
Newman Development Group of Muhlenberg LLC, 4225 North Fifth Street Highway, Muhlenberg, PA 19560, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Liberty Environmental, 505 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601, on behalf of Newman Development Group of Muhlenberg LLC, 300 Plaza Drive, P.O. Box 678, Vestal, NY 13851-0678, and Teresa Friedman, Trustee, 603 Trent Avenue, Wyomissing, PA 19610 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with semi-volatile organic compounds. The site will be remediated to the Nonresidential Statewide Health Standard. Future use of the site is unknown. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Reading Eagle on June 21, 2018.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Clark Property, 292 Bridge Avenue, Allenwood, Gregg Township, Union County. Molesevich Environmental, LLC, P.O. Box 654, Lewisburg, PA 17837, on behalf of James Clark, P.O. Box 237, Lewisburg, PA 17837, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Applications received, withdrawn, denied or returned under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Regulations to Operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
RCRA Post-Closure Permit Renewal Application No. PAD980550545. Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA), 7224 Division Highway, Narvon, PA 17555. CCSWA has submitted a post-closure permit renewal application for its Stabilized Disposal Site located in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County. The application was determined to be administratively complete on July 26, 2018.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about this permit application may contact Mr. John Oren, P.E., Permits Section Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program at 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. A copy of the permit application is available for review at Honey Brook Community Library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344. In addition, the public is invited to review the application at the Department's Southcentral Regional Office. File reviews may be scheduled by calling 717-705-4732.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
General Permit Application No. WMGR096-NE003. Phase III Environmental LLC, 1120 Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, PA 18071. A permit renewal application for continued coverage under General Permit WMGR096 for the beneficial use of regulated fill at the Former NJ Zinc Co. West Plant located in the Borough of Palmerton, Carbon County. The application was received by the Department on July 9, 2018 and deemed administratively complete by the Regional Office on July 27, 2018.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 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.
Renewal Application(s) Received under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
General Permit Application No. WMGR029SC002. Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. has submitted a general permit renewal application for its facility located at 10 Eleanor Drive, New Kingstown, PA 17072 in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. This general permit authorizes the operation of a transfer facility for the processing of waste oil (including waste oil mixed with hazardous waste), spent antifreeze, used oil filters and waste oil/water mixture. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on July 25, 2018.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit renewal applications may contact Mr. John Oren, P.E., Permits Section Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program at 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-0301: PECO (263 Flint Hill Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406) for installation of a new portable non-metallic processing plant and supporting engine located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Fugitive particulate matter emissions are controlled by a wet suppression system. The potential to emit all criteria pollutants, including Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Particulate Matter (PM), and Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) emissions is less than major source thresholds; the facility is classified as a Natural Minor Facility. The requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO (NSPS) apply to the new unit. The plan approval will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
09-0241: Richard E. Pierson Materials Corp. (P.O. Box 714, Bridgeport, NJ 08014) for the construction of a 1,000-ton per hour non-metallic mineral processing plant equipped with a wet suppression system at the existing Hanson Quarry in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County.
The proposed plant will be powered by electricity; as a result, the potential emissions of NOx and VOCs will be less than the threshold for a major Title V facility (that is 25 tpy NOx or VOCs). Additionally, the potential uncontrolled emissions of particulate matter are less than the major source threshold (that is 100 tons per year). The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
43-348B: American Cap Company, LLC (15 Church Street, Wheatland, PA 16161), for the construction of a Conveyor Paint System (CPS) in Wheatland Borough, Mercer County. This is a State Only facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into the State Only operating permit at a later date.
Plan approval No 43-348B is for the proposed construction of a Conveyor Paint System (CPS) which includes Source 103 (Conveyor Paint System) which consists of a Paint Booth (Conveyor Paint System) (Filter C103) (Stack S103) and Source 104 (Convection Bake Oven) which consists of an Electric Flashoff Panel (Stack S103), a Natural Gas Convection Bake Oven (0.5 MMBtu/hr) (Stack S103), and an Electric Forced Air Cooling Tunnel. The potential VOC emissions from these sources are 9.7 tpy. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, testing, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:
• Source 103:
o Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 123.13
o Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d
o The permittee shall maintain a record of certification of the VOC content of each coating used. A certification will be required when there is a new supplier, a reformulation of an existing coating, or the addition of a new coating not previously certified. The certification must demonstrate that the VOC content was determined in accordance with 40 CFR 60, Appendix A—Reference Method 24.
o The permittee shall maintain a record of all scheduled preventative maintenance inspections of the control device. These records shall, at a minimum, contain the dates of the inspections, any problems or defects, the actions taken to correct the problem or defects, and any routine maintenance performed.
o The permittee shall maintain a record of the following parameter from the operational inspections:
o Pressure drop across the control device
o The permittee shall perform a weekly operational inspection of the control device.
o The permittee shall maintain a manometer or similar device to measure the pressure drop across the control device.
o The permittee shall operate the control device at all times that the source is in operation.
o The source and control device shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices or good engineering practices.
• Source 104:
• Subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 and 123.21
• The source shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices or good engineering practices.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which theybelieve should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [43-348B] 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region Air Quality Program Manager.
If a plan approval has not undergone the previously described public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations, the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for State only operating permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-00198: Blommer Chocolate Co. (1101 Blommer Drive, East Greenville, PA 18041) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for its East Greenville Plant, a chocolate and cocoa products manufacturing facility located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. Emissions sources at the facility include bean cleaning and storage, drying, winnowing, roasting and grinding operations and ancillary equipment.
The Blommer facility is a major source of volatile organic compounds. Actual emissions from the facility of the following pollutants averaged over the past two years in tons per year were as follows: volatile organic compounds (VOC) 68; nitrogen oxides (NOx) 7.5; carbon monoxide (CO) 8.6; and particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10) 74. The proposed renewed Title V Operating Permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants above previously approved levels. Upon final approval, the permit will be renewed for a period of five (5) years.
The facility is subject to the following Federal standards: 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc, applicable to 2 boilers, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, applicable to an emergency generator engine. The facility includes sources subject to Commonwealth regulations on fugitive emissions, opacity, restrictions on particulate matter and sulfur dioxide emissions, best available technology and degreasing operations. None of the applicable regulations were updated since the last renewal in a way that would affect conditions in the operating permit. With the renewal, propane was removed as a secondary fuel.
The renewal will also include the incorporation of Requests of Determination (RFD) No. 907 and 6921 for a scale hopper and a railcar sugar unloading system respectively.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
54-00074: UGI Development Co (1 Meridian Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19610-3325) The Department intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal for operation of a landfill gas-to-energy facility in Foster Township, Schuylkill County. The sources on site include two landfill gas-fired turbines utilizing treated landfill gas from Commonwealth Environmental Systems Landfill. The proposed Title V Operating Permit includes all applicable emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
48-00021: Northampton Generating Co LP/North-ampton Facility (NGC), (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067-9728). The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the electric generation facility located in Northampton Borough, Northampton County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The main sources at this facility consist of one fluidized bed boiler, ash handling systems, ash storage and loadout, an emergency generator, a diesel boiler emergency feed pump, and a diesel fire pump. The sources are controlled by baghouses and collectors. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds.
On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 2. Gilberton Power Co./John B. Rich Memorial Power Station qualifies as a major source of NOx emissions because facility-wide potential NOx emissions are above the RACT 2 major source threshold (i.e., 100 tons per year). As a result, the NOx-emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT 2 rule. The NOx emitting sources at the facility are Source ID # 031 and # 032, the Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boilers, and Source ID # 033, Auxiliary Boiler. The Presumptive RACT 2 requirements are included in the TV operating permit.
The proposed Title V Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
22-05010: Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. (429 Station Road, Grantville, PA 17028) to renew a Title V Operating Permit for the natural gas transmission station located in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2017 year are estimated at 278.4 tpy of NOx, 43.2 tpy of CO, 1.5 tpy of PM10, 2.7 tpy of SOx and 26.2 tpy of VOC, 3.7 tpy of Formaldehyde and 5.0 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60 Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines and 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
65-00837 Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. (5000 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA 23060), In accordance with 25 Pa. Code 25 §§ 127.441, 127.425, and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a renewed Title V Operating Permit for the continued operation of a natural gas compressor station, known as the Oakford Compressor Station, located in Salem Township, Westmoreland County. The proposed renewed TVOP also incorporates a Minor Permit Modification to include the applicable requirements of RACT II in the permit.
Oakford Compressor Station is a pipeline and storage natural gas compressor station. The main sources at this facility are twelve, NG-fired 2,500-bhp, compressor engines, two, NG-fired, 1,445-bhp, emergency generator engines, and two, NG-fired, 16.74 MMBtu/hr boilers. Because of the proximity of the Rock Springs Compressor Station (Also located in Salem Township) to the Oakford Station and the common control by Dominion Energy Transmission, these two stations comprise a single Title V facility. However, because ownership of the two stations is organized differently, each station is permitted separately. Permit requirements for the equipment at each station are based on the combined emissions of the facility.
Annual potential emissions for the Oakford Station are 904 tons of NOx, 205 tons of CO, 107 tons of VOC, 53 tons of PM10, and 53 tons of PM2.5. Oakford also has potential annual emissions of 62 tons of formaldehyde, 9 tons of acrolein, 9 tons of acetaldehyde, 89 tons of the sum of all HAPs combined, and 217,681 tons of CO2e. Emissions from the entire Title V facility are 937 tons of NOx, 215 tons of CO, 115 tons of VOC, 55 tons of PM10, and 55 tons of PM2.5. The entire facility also has potential annual emissions of 66 tons of formaldehyde, 10 tons of acetaldehyde, 10 tons of acrolein, 97 tons of the sum of all HAPs combined, and 253,260 tons of CO2e. Sources at the Oakford Station are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, including 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100 RACT II requirements. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, workpractice, and reporting requirements for the station.
Dominion Transmission, Inc.'s Title V Operating Permit renewal application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality Title V 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 Title V 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 Title V Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Thomas Kaminski at thkaminski@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify Operating Permit TVOP-65-00837) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.
65-00983 Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc (5000 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA 23060), In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441, 127.425, and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue an initial Title V Operating Permit for the continued operation of a natural gas compressor station, known as the Rock Springs Compressor Station, located in Salem Township, Westmoreland County. The proposed initial TVOP also includes the applicable requirements of RACT II in the permit.
Rock Springs Compressor Station is a pipeline and storage natural gas compressor station. The main sources at Rock Springs are two, NG-fired 2,370-bhp, compressor engines, one, NG-fired, 690-bhp emergency generator engine, and one, NG-fired, 2.1 MMBtu/hr boiler. Because of the proximity of the Oakford Compressor Station (Also located in Salem Township) to the Rock Springs Station and the common control by Dominion Energy Transmission, these two stations comprise a single Title V facility. However, because ownership of the two stations is organized differently, each station is permitted separately. Permit requirements for the equipment at each station are based on the combined emissions of the facility.
Annual potential emissions for the Rock Springs Station are 34 tons of NOx, 10 tons of CO, 8 tons of VOC, 3 tons of PM10, and 3 tons of PM2.5. Rock Springs also has potential annual emissions of 4 tons of formaldehyde, 2 tons of acetaldehyde, 1 ton of acrolein, 9 tons of the sum of all HAPs combined, and 35,579 tons of CO2e. Emissions from the entire Title V facility are 937 tons of NOx, 215 tons of CO, 115 tons of VOC, 55 tons of PM10, and 55 tons of PM2.5. The entire facility also has potential annual emissions of 66 tons of formaldehyde, 10 tons of acetaldehyde, 10 tons of acrolein, 97 tons of the sum of all HAPs combined, and 253,260 tons of CO2e. Sources at the Rock Springs Station are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, including 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100 RACT II requirements. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, workpractice, and reporting requirements for the station.
Dominion Transmission, Inc's Title V Operating Permit renewal application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality Title V 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 Title V 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 Title V Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Thomas Kaminski at thkaminski@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify Operating Permit TVOP-65-00983) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
OP17-000076: Veolia Energy Philadelphia Inc.—Edison Station (908 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) for the operation of a steam generating facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emissions sources include two 283 MMBtu/hr boilers firing No. 6 fuel oil, two 335 MMBtu/hr boilers firing No. 6 fuel oil and firing propane for ignition, one 350 KW emergency diesel generator, cold cleaner degreasing station, and cooling tower. The facility is a major source of NOx and SOx.
The following new conditions are being added: NOx emissions from the four boilers are limited to 0.39 lb/MMBtu or 110.37 lbs/hr for Boiler # 1 and # 2, and 0.38 lb/MMBtu or 127.3 lbs/hr for Boilers # 3 and # 4. NOx emissions per rolling 12-month period from Boilers # 1 and # 2 shall not exceed 24.17 tons per year (TPY) and Boilers # 3 and # 4 shall not exceed 27.89 TPY. The boilers are now limited to an annual capacity factor of 5%. These are new limits being added as part of this Title V/State Operating Permit renewal.
The emergency generator shall operate for a maximum of 100 hours per calendar year for testing, engine tuning, maintenance checks, and readiness testing. The 100-hour limit language is an updated condition being added as part of this Title V/State Operating Permit renewal that combines previously separated tuning, testing and other use cases with individual hour limits.
The operating permit will be renewed under 25 Pennsylvania Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Copies of all documents and information concerning this operating permit are available for review in the offices of Air Management Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543 during normal business hours. Persons wishing to review these documents should contact Debra Williams (215-685-7572) at the previously listed address.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed 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.
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.
09-00089: American Cremation Services, Inc. (1859 Stout Drive, Warminster, PA 18974) for operation of two units of propane-fired human crematories located in Warwick Township, Bucks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The renewal contains conditions including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
09-00239: Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (762 West Lan-caster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010) for operation of three diesel-fired generators which provide power to their Neshaminy Water Treatment Plant in Middletown Township, Bucks County. The proposed Operating Permit is for a non-Title V (State-only) facility and will contain record keeping requirements, monitoring requirements, operating conditions and performance testing requirements designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emission limitations and all applicable air quality requirements.
09-00112: Superior Woodcraft, Inc. (160 North Hamilton Road, Doylestown, PA 18901) for a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor facility located in Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. Superior Woodcraft, Inc. manufactures high quality wood cabinets at this facility. There are three coating booths and a staining operation that have the potential to emit 23 tons of volatile organic compounds and 10 tons of a single hazardous air pollutant and 25 tons of a combination of hazardous air pollutants. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
46-00254: Campania International, Inc. (2452 Quakertown Rd., Pennsburg, PA 18073) for renewal of a State Only Operating Permit to operate a concrete products manufacturing facility in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. The facility has previously taken restriction to remain a synthetic minor for VOC and HAP emissions. There have been no changes to the operating permit since it was last issued in September 2013. This Operating Permit renewal includes emission restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations.
15-00108: Refractory Minerals Co., Inc. (150 South Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA 19390-9430) for a non-Title V, State-Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit located in Penn Township, Chester County. This action is for the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit. The permit was initially issued on 10-24-2002 and was subsequently renewed on 11-27-2007 and again on 12-3-2012. The facility operates an alumina (crushing and milling) processing facility. The source of air emissions is the process and particulate matter emissions are controlled by a settling chamber and a dust collector. The renewal permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
45-00018: Haines and Kibblehouse, Inc. (P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474-0196). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for Haines & Kibblehouse Locust Ridge Quarry located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
22-03044: Mack Trucks, Inc. (2800 Commerce Drive, Middletown, PA 17057) for the operation of an engine manufacturing plant in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. This is for the renewal of the existing State-only operating permit. Potential emissions from the facility is 22.1 tpy of VOCs, 7.4 tpy of NOx, and 6.1 tpy of CO. 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.
06-03097A: Kore Mart, Ltd. (7 Hill Drive, Hamburg, PA 19526) for operation of their foundry mold and core manufacturing facility in Tilden Township, Berks County. The facility's potential emissions are estimated at 17.69 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter, 0.55 tpy of NOx, 0.33 tpy of VOC, 0.47 tpy of CO, and 0.03 tpy of HAPs. 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.
67-05098: Kinsley Construction, Inc. (PO Box 2886, York, PA 17405) for the operation of a construction aggregate production facility at the Ensminger and Williams Quarry in West Manchester Township, York County. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 96.7 tpy PM and 44.8 tpy PM-10. 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
60-00017: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc. (3716 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Lewisburg Quarry located in Buffalo Township, Union County. The facility's main sources include a stone crushing operation, a natural gas/# 2 fuel oil /recycled reprocessed oil-fired drum mix asphalt plant. The facility has taken synthetic minor restrictions to limit its carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, and volatile organic compounds emissions below the major emission thresholds. The facility has potential to emit under 48.42 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter/particulate matter with an effective aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 10 micrometer, 34.25 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 79.95 tpy of carbon monoxide, 29.82 tpy of volatile organic compounds including hazardous air pollutants and 77.88 tpy of sulfur oxides. The potential emissions for all criteria pollutants remained same at the facility. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The drum mix plant is subject to Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of 40 CFR 60.90—60.93. The stone crushing operation is subject to Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO, 60.670—60.676 for non-metallic mineral processing plant. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63 and 98. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
17-00070: Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. (211 South Main Street, DuBois, PA 15801) an initial State Only permit for their Human Crematory facility located in the City of DuBois, Clearfield County. The air contaminant source currently in operation at this facility is a Matthews Model IE43-PPI human cremation unit (Source ID 001) equipped with a secondary. Other sources include a boiler, space and water heaters that are fired on natural gas. The crematory source is subject Best Available Technology (BAT) pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 pursuant to Plan Approval 17-00070A. The State Only permit contains these requirement in addition to all other applicable Air Quality requirements pertaining to the facility wide sources, based on the application provided by the permittee. Potential to Emit calculations for the facility were provided, as follows: 0.03 ton per year (tpy) for carbon monoxide, 0.33 tpy for NO2, 0 tpy for sulfur oxides (expressed as SO2), 0.03 tpy for PM-10, 0.03 tpy for PM2.5, 0.02 tpy for volatile organic compounds (expressed as propane), 0.01 tpy for hazardous air pollutants. The applicable requirements in the initial State Only operating permit were derived from 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570.327.0550.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
04-00445: VEKA, Inc. (100 Veka Drive, Fombell, PA 16123) Natural Minor Operating Permit is for a facility that manufactures residential and commercial PVC window and door system profiles and is located in Marion Township, Beaver County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the above-mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of a lamination line process, mixing operations, a PVC extruder process, and minimal emissions from a lab hood and storage silos. Emissions at the facility are primarily hazardous air pollutants (HAP). Operational limitations and recordkeeping requirements are in place to keep HAP emissions below Title V thresholds. The facility is required to conduct regular surveys of the site to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. No fuel-fired air contamination sources exist at this site. Emissions are projected to be 8.90 tons per year (TPY) HAP, 0.58 TPY VOC, 0.88 TPY PM10, and 0.88 TPY PM2.5. The air quality permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements for the site.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Bradley Spayd, Air Quality Engineering Trainee, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (04-00445) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Bradley Spayd, Air Quality Engineering Trainee, at the previously listed address. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Bradley Spayd at the previously listed address or phone (412) 442-5227.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
03130102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278084. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Revision application to add 4.6 acres and to revise the permit boundary to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Boggs and Wayne Townships, Armstrong County, affecting 112 acres. Receiving streams: Scrubgrass Creek and unnamed tributaries to Scrubgrass Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: July 26, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 54180202. Rausch Creek Fuel, LLC, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 1983), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County affecting 11.8 acres, receiving stream: Good Spring Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: June 29, 2018.
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.
08110305 and NPDES PA0257681. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803). Revision to change post-mining land use of forestland to unmanaged natural habitat on a large noncoal surface mine site located in Windham and Rome Townships, Bradford County affecting 150.8 acres. Receiving streams: Trout Brook and Wysox Creek, classified for following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 11, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
65950401 R & L Development Company, Inc. (153 Swan Lake Lane, New Alexandria, PA 15670). Transfer application of an existing large noncoal surface mine permitted by Derry International, Ltd., located in Loyalhanna and Derry Townships, Westmoreland County, affecting 52 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Loyalhanna Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Transfer application received: July 5, 2018.
63130401. Boord, Benchek & Associates, Inc. (345 Southpointe Blvd., Suite 202, Canonsburg, PA 15317). Revision application to add blasting to an existing noncoal surface mine, located in Smith Township, Washington County, affecting 42.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Raccoon 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: July 25, 2018.
03182801. Lopa Mining, Inc. (P.O. Box 621, Clarion, PA 16214). Application for commencement, operation and restoration of small noncoal surface mine, located in Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, affecting 16.15 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: July 16, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 48750304T and NPDES Permit No. PA0225916. Holcim (US), Inc., (5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052), transfer of an existing quarry operation from Lafarge North America, Inc. and the addition of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Allen Township, Northampton County affecting 292.7 acres (from 342.0 acres), receiving stream: Hokendauqua Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 11, 2018.
Permit No. 8073SM5A1C15 and NPDES No. PA0013731. Gill Quarries, Inc., (P.O. Box 187, Fairview Village, PA 19409), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County affecting 38.31 acres, receiving stream: Stony Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stocking and migratory fishes. Application received: July 24, 2018.
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. PA0013790 (Mining Permit No. 30841312), The Monongalia County Coal Company, (46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950). A revised and renewed NPDES and mining activity permit for the Monongalia County Mine in Gilmore Township, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected: 545; Underground Acres Affected 23,513.29. Receiving stream: Pennsylvania Fork of Dunkard Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Toms Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary 41835 to Toms Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Clawson Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Toms Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to 41731 to Hoover's Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary 41738 to Hoover's Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary 41817 to Blockhouse Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary 41824 to Blockhouse Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Morris Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary 41630 to Rush Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Roberts Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Bloody Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: Garrison Fork, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on March 29, 2016. Application received: August 27, 2015.
The proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are described as follows.
Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall form Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Outfall 001 discharges to: Pennsylvania Fork of Dunkard Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 39° 43` 45" Long: 80° 17` 18") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron2 (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 1.21 2.42 2.42 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 41808 to Toms Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 39° 44` 57" Long: 80° 17` 08") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 100 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 005 discharges to: Clawson Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 39° 44` 25" Long: 80° 18` 41") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 1.0 1.3 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 006 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 41808 to Toms Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 39° 44` 58" Long: 80° 17` 09") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall form permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 008 discharges to: Toms Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 (Lat: 39° 45` 58" Long: 80° 18` 44") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron2 (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 010 discharges to: Tributary 41731 to Hoovers Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 010 (Lat: 39° 45` 51" Long: 80° 17` 00") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 100 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - 230 230 230 pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 013 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 41817 to Blockhouse Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 013 (Lat: 39° 46` 24" Long: 80° 19` 35") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.29 2.72 3.23 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.86 0.86 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 014 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 41738 to Hoovers Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 014 (Lat: 39° 46` 27" Long: 80° 16` 51") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 1.46 2.92 2.92 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall form permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 015 discharges to: Morris Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 015 (Lat: 39° 44` 09" Long: 80° 14` 57") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron2 (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 016 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Rush Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 016 (Lat: 39° 45` 29" Long: 80° 14` 34") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 1.35 2.7 2.7 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 018 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Toms Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 018 (Lat: 39° 47` 25" Long: 80° 19` 12") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 019 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Blockhouse Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 019 (Lat: 39° 46` 25" Long: 80° 19` 34") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.29 2.72 3.23 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.86 0.86 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 63.6 127.2 127.2 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall form permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 020 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 41824 to Blockhouse Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 020 (Lat: 39° 46` 50" Long: 80° 21` 53") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron2 (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall form permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 021 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Blockhouse Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 021 (Lat: 39° 46` 51" Long: 80° 21` 56") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron2 (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to 36 months after permit effective date:
Outfall 022 discharges to: Roberts Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 022 (Lat: 39° 45` 26" Long: 80° 19` 47") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 2.0 4.1 5.1 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.9 1.1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 53 106 106 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from 37 months after permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 022 discharges to: Roberts Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 022 (Lat: 39° 45` 26" Long: 80° 19` 47") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 53 106 106 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to 36 months after permit effective date:
Outfall 023 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary of Bloody Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 023 (Lat: 39° 46` 03" Long: 80° 22` 32") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 1.0 1.0 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from 37 months after permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 023 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary of Bloody Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 023 (Lat: 39° 46` 03" Long: 80° 22` 32") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall form permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 024 discharges to: Garrison Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 024 (Lat: 39° 44` 05" Long: 80° 20` 14.5") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron2 (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese2 (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Total Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net as CaCO3 (mg/l) 0.0 - - - The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0243205 (Mining permit no. 17020101), Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, renew NPDES permit for coal surface mining in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 61.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Big Run classified for the following use(s): CWF and MF. The receiving streams are in the West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: April 17, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following treated mine drainage outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Wolf Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall is 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 (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NA The following stormwater outfalls discharge to the unnamed tributary to Wolf Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows for precipitation events:
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 (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NA pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Effluent limits for treated mine drainage apply if flow occurs during dry conditions. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595845 on Surface Mining Permit No. 58920301. H & K Group, Inc., (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 131.8 acres. Receiving stream: Beaver Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: January 19, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Beaver Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 N Stormwater 002 N Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH1 (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. 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: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E39-560. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Whitehall and Hanover Townships, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing 6-span twin girder bridge and an existing 4-span twin girder bridge and to construct and maintain a 6-lane 640-foot wide, 5-span PA bulb tee beam bridge, having spans of 100-feet, 140-feet, 160-feet, 140-feet and 100-feet respectively, and having a minimum underclearance of approximately 39-feet, across the Lehigh River (TSF, MF) and to construction and maintain a 530-foot wide, 4-span PA bulb tee beam bridge, having spans of 120-feet, 160-feet, 145-feet and 105-feet respectively, and having a minimum underclearance of approximately 47-feet across the Lehigh Canal (TSF, MF). The project will be temporarily impacting approximately 0.05 acre of PEM wetlands. The activities are associated with the Phase II of a limited access highway, known as the Lehigh Valley Thruway.
The project is located at S.R. 0022, Segment 0200 and 0201 (Catasauqua, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 38` 13.1"; Longitude: -75° 27` 26.5"), in Whitehall and Hanover Townships, Lehigh County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E34-140: PennDOT Engineering District 2-0, 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830 in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove existing structure and to construct and maintain a 53.0-foot × 44.4-foot bridge over Horning Run (CWF, MF) with associated wingwalls and riprap for the purpose of improving roadway safety along SR 3002 in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County (Latitude: 40.59681N, Longitude: 77.41534W)
E21-466: Upper Allen Partners, L.P., P.O. Box 719, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to:
1) install and maintain a 57 foot long 54-inch by 32.25-inch bottomless plate box culvert in a UNT to Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF-MF), and associated electric, cable & telephone conduit, 6.0-inch gas line, and 8.0-inch PVC water utility line, all temporarily impacting 0.02 acre of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub (PSS) wetlands and permanently impacting 0.03 acre of PSS wetlands (Latitude: 40° 11` 12", Longitude: -76° 57` 34");
2) install and maintain a 71 foot long 68-inch by 38.17-inch bottomless plate box culvert in a UNT to Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF-MF), and associated electric, cable & telephone conduit, 6.0-inch gas line, 8.0-inch PVC water utility line, and three 24.0-inch HDPE stormwater conveyance pipes, all temporarily impacting 0.02 acre of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub (PSS) wetlands and permanently impacting 0.06 acre of PSS wetlands (Latitude: 40° 11` 07", Longitude: -76° 57` 27");
3) install and maintain an 8-inch PVC sanitary sewerline in and across a UNT to Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF-MF), impacting 10 linear feet of channel (Latitude: 40° 11` 07", Longitude: -76° 57` 25"); and
4) relocate and maintain a 75-foot long stream section of a UNT to Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF-MF) (Latitude: 40° 11` 07", Longitude: -76° 57` 27");
All impacts are associated with Winding Hills Development in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County. The applicant proposes 0.36 acre of PSS wetland as compensatory mitigation for wetland impacts and the removal of a 225 linear foot 40-inch by 60-inch CMP Arch culvert as mitigation for stream impacts.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E11-360, Century Development Ebensburg, LLC, 1233 Main Street, Suite 1500, Wheeling, WV 26003, Cambria Township, Cambria County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Maintain fill that was previously placed in 2.35 acres of wetlands (PEM), which were located in the headwaters of an unnamed tributary to South Branch Blacklick Creek (CWF), between SR 22 and SR 3034. Authorization for this wetland fill was previously granted by Permit No. E02-262, which was issued on November 5, 1998.
2. Maintain fill in an additional 0.13 acre of wetland (PEM) in the headwaters of an unnamed tributary to South Branch Blacklick Creek (CWF), and to temporarily place and maintain fill in an additional 0.09 acre of wetlands (PEM),
For the purpose of constructing a commercial development. The project site is located approximately 850 feet west of the intersection of Admiral Peary Highway (SR 22) and Beulah Road (SR 3034) (Nanty Glo, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40° 28` 13.73"; W: -78° 45` 18.17"; Sub-basin 18D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Cambria Township, Cambria County. If favorable consideration is given to this application, Permit No. E11-262 will become null and void.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
EA36-051: West Earl Township, PO Box 725, Brownstown, PA 17508, in West Earl Township, Lan- caster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To regrade and maintain 1,250 feet of an unnamed tributary to the Conestoga River for the purpose of meeting sediment load reductions outlined in the Township's Pollutant Reduction Plan. The project is located at 186 West Metzler Road (Latitude: 40° 08` 8.70" N; Longitude: 76° 12` 03.80" W) in West Earl Township, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460.
D15-360. Janet L. Bowers, Executive Director, Chester County Water Resources Authority, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 260, West Chester, PA 19380, West Caln Township, Chester County, USACOE Philadelphia District.
Project proposes to repair/rehabilitate Hibernia Dam including construction of a concrete cutoff wall at the auxiliary spillway, a rock toe berm, and re-grading the downstream embankment bench to improve drainage. The project will impact a de minimus area (0.032 acre) of wetland (PEM). The dam is located across the Birch Run (TSF, MF) (Wagontown, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40.0276, Longitude: -75.8496).
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