ADVERTISEMENT (MR-34-BM)
Notice is hereby given that AMERICAN BITUMINOUS POWER PARTNERS, L.P. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PO BOX 159, 228 ABPP DR, GRANT TOWN, WV 26574 has submitted an application for the modification of Article 11/WVNPDES Permit No. WV1027310 to the Department of Environmental Protection, 47 School Street, Suite 301, Philippi, WV 26416-1150 in order to remove Beryllium, Hexavalent Chromium, Manganese, Mercury and Thallium from the water sampling reporting requirements at Outlet 006 due to a Reasonable Potential Analysis that was conducted showing no reasonable potential to pollute.
The operation will discharge Treated storm water into Mod Run of Buffalo Creek of Monongahela River and is located 1.5 (miles) north of Rachel in Lincoln District(s) of Marion County(ies), Longitude 80˚17’57” and Latitude 39˚31’43” (Coordinates from USGS Topographic Map).
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking information on private surface water intakes for human consumption located in the above listed receiving streams and located down stream of this operation. Please provide your name, phone number, mailing address, the name of the stream being with the intake, and the physical location of the intake. This information needs to be submitted to the address above.
An anti-degradation review has been conducted. Tier 1 protection is afforded because effluent limitations ensure compliance with water quality criteria for all designated uses. Where applicable, Tier 2 protection is also afforded because the agency has made a determination that the discharge(s) will not cause significant degradation to the receiving stream(s) for any parameters of concern.
Comments on the Article 11 WV/NPDES application or requests for a public hearing regarding the Article 11/NPDES application shall be in writing and if a public hearing is requested shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. Such written comments or requests shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. Such written comments or requests should be sent to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at the address above, and must also reference the Article 11/NPDES permit number shown above. Comments received by May 16, 2020, or thirty (30) days from date of publication, will be considered. A copy of the Article 11/WVNPDES application, draft permit and fact sheet (if required) will be available for inspection and obtaining copies during normal business hours at the DEP Regional Office located at the address above.
DEP Telephone No. 304-457-3219 Article 11/NPDES Permit No. WV1027310
Times: April 16, 2020
