DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[34 Pa.B. 239] THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.
For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the contact office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after any public hearings are held.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users, or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0014605
Industrial WasteUnited Water PA
Rabold WTP
4211 East Park Circle
Harrisburg, PA 17111-0151York County
Fairview TownshipYellow Breeches Creek
7EY
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
PA0043273, Sewage, Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority, 401 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. This facility is in Frankstown Township, Blair County.
Description of activity: Addition of stormwater Outfalls 006--008.
The receiving stream, Frankstown Branch Juniata River, is in Watershed 11-A and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the United Water Company is on the Susquehanna River, approximately 145 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The following table describes the outfall locations and drainage areas:
Outfall No. Acreage Latitude Longitude Area Description 006 0.15 40°25`47" 78°21`36" Lawn and Driveway 007 0.067 40°25`49" 78°21`37" Rooftop 008 0.12 40°25`49" 78°21`39" Rooftop Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.PA0030856, Sewage, Western Beaver County School District, 343 Ridgemont Drive, Midland, PA 15059. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Western Beaver Jr./Sr. High School STP in Industry Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as swale to unnamed tributary of Wolf Run, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Midland Borough Municipal Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.032 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.1 4.2 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.4 8.8 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0030864, Sewage, Western Beaver County School District, 343 Ridgemont Drive, Midland, PA 15059. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Fairview Elementary School STP in Ohioville Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as swale to headwaters of Island Run, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the City of East Liverpool, OH on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0065 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.3 4.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.6 13.2 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0203700, Sewage, Bruderhof Communities in PA, Inc., Route 381 N., P. O. Box 260, Farmington, PA 15437. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Spring Valley Sewage Treatment Plant in Wharton Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Deadman Run, which are classified as a HQ-CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the North Fayette County Municipal Authority on the Youghiogheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.042 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 8.0 16.0 Nitrite and Nitrate 10 20 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 7.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0217271-A1, Sewage, Ohio Township Sanitary Authority, 20399 Route 19, Suite 201, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Kilbuck Run Sewage Treatment Plant in Sewickley Hills Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Kilbuck Run, which are classified as a CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Moon Township Water Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.25 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 7.5 10.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. 3277201-A1, Industrial Waste, Reliant Energy Northeast Management Company, 121 Champion Way, Suite 200, Canonsburg, PA 15317. This proposed facility is in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the modification and operation of the Conemaugh Wastewater Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 0201405-A1, Sewerage, Urban Redevelopment Authority, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. This proposed facility is in City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the modification and operation of the LTV South Side Works Sewerage Extension.
WQM Permit No. 1171403-A3, Sewerage, Cambria Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 247, Revloc, PA 15948. This proposed facility is in Cambria Township, Cambria County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the modification and operation of the Colver Sewerage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 6583412, Sewerage, Delmont Borough, 77 Greensburg Street, Delmont, PA 15626. This proposed facility is in Delmont Borough, Westmoreland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the modification and operation of the Cramer Pumping Station.
IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from MS4
V. Applications for NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4
VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Lehigh County Conservation District: Lehigh Ag. Ctr., Ste. 102, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104, (610) 391-9583.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use PAI023903029 Novak Ventures, Inc.
1655 Jonathan Lane
Bethlehem, PA 18015Lehigh South Whitehall Township
Little Lehigh Creek
HQ-CWFPike County Conservation District: HC 6, Box 6770, Hawley, PA 18428, (570) 226-8220.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use PAI025203017 Kalian at Poconos, LLC
225 Highway 35
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Pike Lehman Township Saw Creek
HQ-CWFNorthampton County Conservation District: Greystone Building, Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211, (610) 746-1971.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI024803040 Pennsylvania American Water Company
4 Wellington Blvd.
Wyomissing, PA 19610Northampton Bushkill Township
Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWFSouthcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use PAI033103003 Calvary Independent Baptist Church
300 Standing Stone Ave.
Huntingdon, PA 16652Huntingdon Huntingdon Borough Standing Stone Creek
HQ-CWF
VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-12 CAFOs PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from MS4
CAFO Notices of Intent Received
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
PAG123582, CAFO, Lester Weaver, 2560 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, PA 17545. This proposed facility is in Rapho Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Size and Scope of Proposed Operation/Activity: Operation of an existing 459.5 AEU dairy farm application includes plans for expanding his animal operation by building a 2,000-head feeder to finish swine operation. The dairy operation currently utilizes a 50-foot by 8-foot earthen manure storage north of the dairy facility. The swine operation will utilize a new 80-foot by 215-foot by 4.4-foot concrete storage structure under the production barn, swine manure can be exported to a neighboring farms to be utilized for agriculture purposes. Heifer and calf manure is stored as a bed pack and applied to the open fields approximately once a month. Crop rotations consist of corn grain or corn silage along with small grains, alfalfa and rye silage cover crop.
The receiving stream, Brubaker Run, is in watershed Chickies Creek/7-G and classified for TSF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25-year/24-hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Streams Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMIT Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, the following parties have applied for a PWS permit to construct or substantially modify a public water system.
Persons wishing to comment on a permit application are invited to submit a statement to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and any related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and are available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17)
Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. 0803502, Public Water Supply.
[Continued from previous Web Page] 10-284C: Seneca Landfill, Inc. (421 Hartmann Road, Evans City, PA 16033) for modification of Plan Approval PA-10-284B, to clarify when the testing requirements are applicable and for the installation of either a 6,000 cfm or 5,000 cfm enclosed flare rather than the two smaller enclosed flares and genet in Jackson Township, Butler County. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval at Title V facilities in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, will be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. The source shall comply with the following 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 for the source:
* This plan approval supersedes the plan approval issued July 5, 2001, amended January 7, 2002, and extended on December 31, 2002, bearing number PA 10-284B.
* The source shall comply with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.21, 123.31 and 123.41 for fugitive matter, sulfur compound, odor and visible emissions.
* The permittee shall install either the 6,000 cfm or the 5,000 cfm enclosed flare within 6 months of plan approval issuance. The permittee shall notify the Department as to which enclosed flare was installed as part of the notification notice in Condition 3(a). Annually, the permittee shall calculate the year-end gas generation rate in accordance with 40 CFR 60.755(a)(1)(ii) using known year-to-year solid waste acceptance rates. Also, the permittee shall estimate the next year-end gas generation rate using projected solid waste acceptance rates. The permittee shall compare both rates to the installed control devices maximum gas capacity. The permittee shall submit a report containing the calculated year-end and the estimated next year-end gas generation rates by June 30 until a time as the plan approval for the next control device has been submitted. This report may be submitted as part of the Solid Waste Annual Operating Report; however, a copy needs to go to Air Quality. Once the calculated year-end or the estimated next year-end gas generation rate exceeds 80% of the existing control device maximum gas capacity from the report due June 30, the permittee shall submit a new plan approval application, within 60 days of the previous report, for installation of an additional control device that will control landfill gases (LFG) above the permitted capacity.
* Under the best available technology provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the following requirements are hereby established for the flare:
* The flare shall be designed and operated in accordance with 40 CFR 60.18.
* The flare must be an enclosed ground type, which is shrouded with no visible flame shooting from the flare.
* The flare shall be equipped with a continuous pilot ignition source using an auxiliary fuel.
* The flare shall be operated with a flame present at all times. The flare shall be equipped with an automatic shut-off mechanism designed to immediately stop the flow of gases when a flameout occurs. During restart or start-up, there shall be sufficient flow of auxiliary fuel to the burners so that unburnt LFGs are not emitted to the atmosphere.
* The operating temperature of the flare shall be continuously measured and recorded. The recording charts shall be made available to the Department personnel upon request. These charts shall remain on file for a period of 5 years.
* The flare shall be designed for and operated with no visible emissions except for periods not to exceed a total of 5 minutes during any 2 consecutive hours and the emissions during these periods shall not exceed 10% opacity.
* The flare shall achieve and maintain a 98% nonmethane organic compound (NMOC) destruction efficiency for LFG. This minimum destruction efficiency requirement is also required by 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(B) of the Federal New Source Performance Standards.
* PM emissions for the flare shall not exceed 0.02 grain/dscf.
* The flare shall maintain a minimum operating temperature of 1,500°F for at least 0.3 second. The minimum operating temperature of the flare shall be 1,500°F or the operating temperature maintained during the performance test in which compliance with the 98% destruction efficiency requirement was demonstrated.
* Source tests shall be conducted for the flare, within 60 days after installation but not later than 180 days after initial startup, to demonstrate compliance with the 98% NMOC destruction efficiency requirement and to determine the emission rates of NOx and CO.
* At least 60 days prior to source testing, three copies of the test procedure and a sketch with dimensions indicating the location of sampling ports and other data to ensure the collection of representative samples shall be submitted to the regional air quality office.
* Within 60 days of the Departmental approval of the stack test protocol, stack tests shall be conducted in accordance with the 40 CFR 60.754(d) and the Department's source testing procedures described in the latest Source Testing Manual referenced in 25 Pa. Code § 139.4(5).
* At least 2 weeks prior to the test, the Regional Air Quality Manager shall be informed, in writing, of the date and time of the test.
* The stack test shall be performed while the flare is using the maximum available amount of LFGs at the time of the test.
* All available operating parameters, including but not limited to LFG flow rate and flare temperature, shall be recorded during the duration of the stack tests.
* Within 60 days after completion of the test, three copies of the complete test report, including all operating parameters, shall be submitted to the Regional Air Quality Manager for approval.
* Under the best available technology provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the following requirements are hereby established:
* Petroleum contaminated soils may be used as daily landfill cover provided the VOC emissions from the contaminated soils does not exceed 2.7 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period. The facility shall keep records of the petroleum-contaminated soil received at the landfill. The following information shall be recorded:
* Tons of contaminated soil received.
* Contaminate type (PHC or BTEX).
* PHC is total petroleum hydrocarbons.
* BTEX is benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylenes.
* The maximum and average PHC and/or BTEX (from Waste Management Form FC-1) expressed in mg/kg.
* Potential VOC emissions shall be calculated as follows:
* PHC (expressed as mg/kg) × 10-6 × tons of soil = tons of VOC.
* BTEX (expressed as mg/kg) × 10-6 × tons of soil = tons of VOC.
* Quarterly reports shall be submitted to the Department of the VOC emissions within 30-days of the end of each calendar quarter.
* There shall be no passive venting of LFGs to atmosphere from any LFGs collection well from Area D.
* The collection system shall be designed to minimize offsite migration of the subsurface gas. The gas collection system shall be designed to: (1) to collect gas from the maximum possible area of the landfill; and (2) accommodate the maximum gas generation rate for the landfill.
* The permittee shall perform quarterly monitoring to determine there are no LFG leaks which result in concentrations of 500 ppmv or more measured as propane (or 1,375 ppmv or more measure as methane) at a distance of 0.5 inch from any exposed equipment. The landfill equipment subject to this requirement shall include the exposed portions of the gas wells, piping or any other connections or fittings along the LFG transfer paths of a LFG collection and disposal system. A log shall be kept at the facility indicating any leak that exceeds the previous concentration and the corrective action taken for a period of 5 years and made readily available to Department personnel upon request.
* Should the LFGs flow rate from the disposal area exceed the maximum design capacity of the control devices, the company shall submit a plan approval application for the installation of an additional control device deemed acceptable by the Department.
* The LFGs shall be controlled and monitored in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 273.292.
* 25 Pa. Code § 273.217 requires landfill operators to implement fugitive air contaminant control measures and otherwise prevent and control air pollution in accordance with the Air Pollution Control Act, Article III and 25 Pa. Code § 273.218. Minimization and control measures shall include the following:
* Ensuring that operation of the facility will not cause or contribute to exceeding ambient air quality standards under 25 Pa. Code § 131.3.
* Ensuring that no open burning occurs at the facility.
* Minimizing the generation of fugitive dust emissions from the facility.
* Fugitive emission control criteria: This criterion specifies the reasonable actions that are necessary for the prevention of fugitive dust emissions from the operation of landfills in accordance with these requirements. The fugitive emission control criteria are as follows:
* The landfill access roadways from the public highway to the landfill shall be paved a minimum of 500 feet. The access roadways shall be maintained to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne as specified in 25 Pa. Code § 123.1(c).
* The unpaved portions of the access roadways shall have a crown so that water runs off and does not pool. The access roadways shall be maintained to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne as specified in 25 Pa. Code § 123.1(c).
* All reasonable measures shall be taken to suppress fugitive dust emissions on access roadways or public highways for a distance of 500 feet in both directions from the landfill entrances and exits, caused by landfill operations. When applicable, reasonable accommodations shall be made with the governmental entity with primary responsibility for public highway maintenance and care to ensure that any fugitive emissions in the area of public highway denoted previously, caused by landfill operations, are appropriately suppressed.
* No waste oil shall be used as dust suppressant for the unpaved surface.
* Earth or other material deposited by trucking or other means shall be promptly removed from the paved portions of the access roadways.
* Upon leaving the landfill, the undercarriage, wheels and chassis of the vehicles used to transport wastes and earth shall be washed, as necessary, to prevent earthen carryout onto roadways.
* All waste hauling trucks entering the landfill shall be covered.
* A speed limit of 15 miles per hour shall be observed on all paved access roadways and 10 miles per hour on all unpaved areas. Speed limit signs shall be posted consistent with the requirements of the Department of Transportation (overall dimension 30 inches by 24 inches, ''SPEED LIMIT'' in 4-inch letters and 10-inch numerals).
* A detailed record describing the time, location, type and amount of roadway surface treatment shall be maintained at the landfill site for at least 5 years. As a minimum, the record shall include the following:
* For paved roadways and parking lot areas:
* Log of action performed to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne as specified in 25 Pa. Code § 123.1(c). This may include, but is not limited to, the following:
* Log of engine run time or odometer reading for a vacuum sweeper.
* Log of time and location of any maintenance.
* Identification, time and location of any maintenance, repairs, patching or repaving of roads.
* For unpaved roads and shoulders of paved roads:
* Log of action performed to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne as specified in 25 Pa. Code § 123.1(c). This may include, but is not limited to, the following:
* Log of meter reading of spray-bar and/or pump and odometer reading of trucks used to apply dust suppressants and the identification of the dust suppressants.
* Log of the dilution ratios of the dust suppressants and dilutents used if chemical suppressants are used.
* Purchase records of the chemical suppressants, if used.
* Quarterly reports of the previous records shall be submitted to the Department. The reports shall be submitted within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter.
* The facility shall comply with New Source Performance Standards--40 CFR Part 60 Subpart WWW and shall comply with all applicable requirements of this subpart. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
* 40 CFR 60.4 requires submission of copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications to both the EPA and the Department. The EPA copies shall be forwarded to Director; Air, Toxics and Radiation Division; US EPA, Region III; 1650 Arch Street; Philadelphia, PA 19103.
* In accordance with 40 CFR 60.755(e), the provisions of this subpart apply at all times, except during periods of start-up, shutdown or malfunction, provided that the duration shall not exceed 5 days for collection systems and shall not exceed 1 hour for control devices.
* In accordance with 40 CFR 60.756(b)(2), the facility shall either:
* Install, calibrate and maintain a gas flow rate measuring device that shall record the flow to the control device at least every 15 minutes.
* Secure the bypass line valve in the closed position with a car-seal or a lock-and-key type of configuration. A visual inspection of the seal or closure mechanism shall be performed at least once every month to ensure that the valve is maintained in the closed position and that the gas flow is not diverted through the bypass line.
* In accordance with 40 CFR 60.755(b), each well shall be installed no later than 60 days after the date on which the initial solid waste has been in place for a period of: 5 years or more if active; or 2 years or more if closed or at final grade.
* In accordance with 40 CFR 60.753(b) and 60.756(a), each well head pressure shall be measured monthly. Records shall be kept on file for 5 years and made readily available to Department personnel upon request. Should the pressure be positive during the monitoring of these wellheads, the permittee shall take necessary steps, in accordance with 40 CFR 60.755(a)(3), to bring the affected wellheads into compliance. The collection system shall be operated with negative pressure at each wellhead except under the following conditions:
* A fire or increased well temperature: The owner or operator shall record instances when positive pressure occurs in efforts to avoid a fire. These records shall be submitted with the annual reports as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 60.757(f)(1).
* Use of geomembrane or synthetic cover: The owner or operator shall develop acceptable pressure limits in the design plan.
* A decommissioned well: A well may experience a static positive pressure after shut down to accommodate for declining flows. All design changes shall be approved by the Administrator.
* In accordance with 40 CFR 60.753(c) and 60.756(a), each interior wellhead in the collection system shall be operated with a LFG temperature less than 55°C and with either a nitrogen level less than 20% or an oxygen level less than 5%. The previous parameters shall be monitored monthly and records shall be kept on file for 5 years and made readily available to Department personnel upon request. Should the temperature or nitrogen and/or oxygen level be exceeded during the monitoring of these wellheads, the permittee shall take the necessary steps, in accordance with 40 CFR 60.755(a)(5), to bring the affected wellheads into compliance. The monitoring procedures shall comply with the provisions of 40 CFR 60.756(a).
* In accordance with 40 CFR 60.753(d), 60.755(c) and 60.756(f), the collection system shall be operated so that the methane concentration is less than 500 parts per million above background at the surface of the landfill. The owner or operator shall monitor surface concentrations of methane along the entire perimeter of the collection area and along a serpentine pattern spaced 30 meters apart (or a site-specific established spacing) for each collection area on a quarterly basis. Methane concentration shall be less than 500 parts per million above background at the surface of the landfill using an organic vapor analyzer, flame ionization detector or other portable monitor meeting Section 3, 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 21. Records shall be kept on file for a period of five years and made readily available to Department personnel upon request.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Muhammad Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-0512.
18-00004: Armstrong World Industries (325 Eagle Valley Road, Beech Creek, PA 16822) for renewal of the Title V operating permit for their Beech Creek Floor Tile plant in Beech Creek Township, Clinton County. The facility is currently operating under TVOP 18-00004, which was issued May 10, 1999. The facility's main sources include two natural gas-fired or no. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers, one small natural gas-fired water heater, nine rotogravure press stations, one ink mixing and dispensing operation, one make ready operation, one solvent distillation operation, one propane-fired emergency generator, one no. 2 oil-fired water pump and three storage tanks. The facility has the potential to emit major quantities of VOCs. The facility has the potential to emit SOx, NOx, CO, PM (PM10) and HAPs below the major emission thresholds. The proposed Title V operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.
36-05077: Beck Industries, L. P. (P. O. Box 244, 74 Newport Road, Leola, PA 17540) for production of mobile home frames and construction equipment trailers at their Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County plant. The facility emissions will be limited to less than 50 tons per year of VOCs. The State-only operating permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-00158: Rosebud Mining Co. (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201) for a Natural Minor Permit to operate a coal processing plant at their Little Toby Mine in Horton Township, Elk County.
42-00197: M and M Royalty, Ltd. (Route 307, Lewis Run, PA 16738) for a Natural Minor Permit to operate a natural gas processing plant at their Irishtown Plant in Lafayette Township, McKean, Elk County.
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); and 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--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to the 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 of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated before an application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.
Written comments, objections or requests for informal conferences on applications 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 same address 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.
Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations as identified in this notice for the respective coal and noncoal applications. In addition to the previous, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies who have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30 day period to review and submit comments on those requirements.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person 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. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor wishes to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following coal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
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 applied to: (1) 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 and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and (2) drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
54900101R2. Blackwood, Inc. (P. O. Box 639, Wind Gap, PA 18091), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, preparation plant, coal ash and biosolids utilization operation in Branch, Reilly and Tremont Townships, Schuylkill County, affecting 1847.6 acres. Receiving streams: Panther and Swatara Creeks. Application received December 17, 2003.
19930101R2. Burnrite Coal Company (325 Mulberry Street, Atlas, PA 17851-1025), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Conyngham and Mt. Carmel Townships, Columbia and Northumberland Counties, affecting 556.1 acres. Receiving streams: none. Application received December 17, 2003.
54860107R3. Reading Anthracite Company (P. O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, refuse reprocessing and refuse disposal operation in Cass Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 786.0 acres. Receiving streams: none. Application received December 19, 2003.
54830206R4. Meadowbrook Coal Co., Inc. (6690 SR 209, Lykens, PA 17048), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 11.1 acres. Receiving streams: Stumps Run. Application received December 19, 2003.
54910206R2. Meadowbrook Coal Co., Inc. (6690 SR 209, Lykens, PA 17048), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 190.0 acres. Receiving streams: Stumps Run. Application received December 19, 2003.
40880101R3. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc. (1 Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Newport Township, Luzerne County, affecting 144.2 acres. Receiving streams: none. Application received December 22, 2003.
54880202R3. Morea Cogen, Inc. (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 220.8 acres. Receiving streams: none. Application received December 23, 2003.
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
56981301. NPDES Permit No. PA0215121, Que- creek Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 149, Friedens, PA 15541), to renew and revise the permit for the Quecreek No. 1 Mine in Lincoln and Somerset Townships, Somerset County, to add subsidence control plan acres. SCP Acres Proposed 2206. No additional discharges. Application received October 21, 2003.
33901602. NPDES Permit No. PA0214604, Energy Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824), to renew the permit for the Brockway Tipple in Snyder Township, Jefferson County and related NPDES Permit. No additional discharges. Application received October 31, 2003.
04971301. NPDES Permit No. 0215074, Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 15201), to transfer the permit for the Beaver Valley Mine in Greene Township and Shippingport Borough, Beaver County, from MJ Mining Company and to change the operation name from MJ Mine No. 1. No additional discharges. Application received November 18, 2003.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
33980102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227714. Beth Contracting, Inc. (815 Rock Run Road, Glen Campbell, PA 15742-7806). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip operation in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County, affecting 32.0 acres. Receiving streams: two unnamed tributaries of East Branch Mahoning Creek (HQ, CWF). The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Pennsylvania American Water Company. Application for reclamation only. Application received December 22, 2003.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following noncoal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation 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.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
2579302. Bedrock Sand & Gravel, Inc. (10400 Messenger Road, Girard, PA 16417-9210). Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0107212, Girard Township, Erie County. Receiving streams: Elk Creek (WWF, MF). There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. NPDES Renewal application received December 19, 2003.
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 of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 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 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit, Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice, as well as questions, to the office noted before the 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. Individuals 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 each working day at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend a 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 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E23-441. B Conservancy, Inc., P. O. Box 141, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, ACOE, Philadelphia District.
To perform the following activities associated with the Kuerner Farm Pond Restoration Project:
To relocate a reach of an unnamed tributary of Harvey's Run (WWF-MF) through 450 linear feet of new channel by constructing a 2-foot high diversion wall/intake structure and routing flow around an existing drained 0.35-acre reservoir and breach dam.
To remove 500 cubic yards of sediment accumulation from a 0.27-acre portion of the existing drained reservoir and impacting a wetland (PEM) that has developed within the drained reservoir.
The applicant proposes to replace 0.12 acre of wetland impacted by the conversion of this on-stream dam to an off-stream facility as part of the restoration of the Kuerner Farm Pond. The project is approximately 2,000 feet north of the intersection of Ring Road and Bullock Road (Wilmington North, PA Quadrangle N: 21.6 inches: W: 16.6 inches).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E40-629. Mark Development Company, 580 Third Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704 in Dallas Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream enclosure of Toby Creek (CWF), consisting of approximately 195 linear feet of 28-foot by 8-foot open-bottomed concrete arch culvert for the purpose of facilitating commercial development. The project includes channel realignment extending approximately 80 feet upstream of the enclosure (incorporating a gabian retaining wall along the right bank and riprap channel protection) and approximately 42 linear feet of riprap channel protection extending downstream of the enclosure. The project is on the west side of SR 0415, at the intersection of SR 0415 and SR 0309 (Kingston, PA Quadrangle N: 14.7 inches; W: 11.0 inches).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E07-373: Cindy D. Bigelow, R. D. 1, Box 188, Williamsburg, PA 16693 in Catharine Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To place fill within 15 feet of Roaring Run (WWF) for the purpose of constructing a 40-foot by 100-foot equipment shed along Etna Furnace Road within Catharine Township, Blair County (Spruce Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 4.75 inches; W: 10.3 inches).
E07-379: Hollidaysburg American Legion Post 516, 816 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 in Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To build a 72-foot by 60-foot pavilion with associated fill material for a concrete floor to match the elevation of the existing hearth chimneys found within the left floodway of the Beaverdam Branch (TSF) at the site of the former American Legion ''Starroom'' aside of Memorial Park within Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 10.3 inches; W: 4.3 inches).
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E14-455. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. Cherry Run Road bridge replacement in Haines Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Weikert, PA Quadrangle N: 20.00 inches; W: 14.60 inches).
To remove and existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prestressed spread box beam bridge with a normal span of 22.4 feet and a minimum inlet underclearance of 6.10 feet across Cherry Run (EV-CWF), 2 miles up Cherry Run Road from SR 2003. This project is predicted to impact 150 linear feet of Cherry Run without temporary or permanent wetland impacts.
E55-195. Snyder County Conservation District, 403 West Market Street, Middleburg, PA 17841. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit in Penn Township, Snyder County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Freeburg, PA Quadrangle N: 13.2 inches; W: 3.9 inches).
To construct and maintain two 30-feet long by 5-foot wide concrete beam, wooden deck bridges over an unnamed tributary to Penns Creek (CWF) for the purposes of a nature trail. The project is along SR 0015 north 1.0 mile north of the intersection of SR 0522 and Salem Road in Penn Township, Snyder County. The project does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands.
E60-162. Family Practice Center, PC, Buffalo Valley Shopping Center, 307 East Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, PA 17844. Project is a business expansion in Kelly Township, Union County, ACOE Baltimore District (Lewisburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.4 inches; W: 2.4 inches).
The applicant proposes to expand an existing medical practice and increase the parking lot by 12 spaces. The project will disturb approximately 0.47 acre. Proposed impacts to aquatic resources include filling two isolated emergent wetlands totaling 0.08 acre. These wetlands are classified as ''other wetlands'' by the Department and are on a partially developed lot off J. P. M. Road in Kelly Township, just north of Lewisburg and are within the Buffalo Creek watershed. The applicant proposes to replace these wetlands through contribution to the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.
ACTIONS
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage under General Permits. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 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.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal wastes; discharges to groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits Sections I--VI contain actions related to industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater and discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOI for coverage under General NPDES Permits. The approval for coverage under these General NPDES Permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in each general permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective permit. The permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
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I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0028649
SewageMunicipal Authority of the Borough of Sinking Spring
502 Penn Avenue
Sinking Spring, PA 19608-9661
Berks County
Spring TownshipCacoosing Creek
3CY PAR10I172R Larry Troutman Forest Hills Assoc. Inc.
4701 N. Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Dauphin County
Lower Paxton TownshipPaxton Creek
WWFY Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0002941
Industrial WasteAllegheny Energy Supply Company LLC
4350 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146Greene County
Monongahela TownshipMonongahela River
(Outfalls 001--006, 090, 010 and 013)
UNT to Little Whiteley Creek (Outfall 007)Y PA0004081
Industrial WasteCorrective Action Process Regulations Industries
2214 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA 15132Allegheny County
City of McKeesportYoughiogheny River Y PA0026034
SewageCity of Johnstown
Bureau of Sewage
414 Washington Street
Johnstown, PA 15901Cambria County
West Taylor TownshipConemaugh River
N PA0026140
SewageRochester Area Joint Sewer Authority
390 Pinney Street, Suite 1
Rochester, PA 15074Beaver County
Rochester BoroughOhio River N PA0204587
SewageJames C. Noel
108 Front Street
Fallentimber, PA 16639Cambria County
White TownshipClearfield Creek Y PA0204927
SewageBarr Area Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 236
Nicktown, PA 15762Cambria County
Barr TownshipHoppel Run Y PA0204986
SewageYellow Truckers & Electronic Services Inc.
P. O. Box 459
Yukon, PA 15698Westmoreland County
South Huntingdon TownshipLick Run Y PA0217832
SewageJohn Edward Schmidt
R. D. 2 Box 164A
Route 66 and Pfeffer Road
Export, PA 15632Westmoreland County
Washington Township
UNT of Thorn Run Y PA0217999
SewageJack's Independent Service Inc.
1121 Wallace Run Road
Darlington, PA 16115
Beaver County
South Beaver TownshipUNT of North Fork
Little Beaver CreekY
II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. PA0008265, Amendment No. 3, Industrial Waste, Appleton Papers, 100 Paper Mill Road, Roaring Spring, PA 16673-1488. This proposed facility is in Blair Township, Blair County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amendment to add Foamtrol AF33560 to chemical additive section on page 25 in Part C IV of their existing NPDES permit.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. 5602404, Sewerage, Jane Stitt, 326 Carriage Ct., Freedom, PA 15042-2826. This proposed facility is in Indian Lake Borough, Somerset County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single residence sewage treatment plant with discharge to a groundwater infiltration field.
WQM Permit No. 5602405, Sewerage, James and Phyllis Everts, 135 Shoreline Drive, Penhook, VA 24137. This proposed facility is in Indian Lake Borough, Somerset County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single residence sewage treatment plant with discharge to an at-grade groundwater infiltration bed.
WQM Permit No. 5602411, Sewerage, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, 473 Sheep Ridge Road, Somerset, PA 15501. This proposed facility is in Somerset Township, Somerset County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Lambert single residence sewage treatment plant.
WQM Permit No. 6503406, Sewerage, City of Jeannette, P. O. Box 294, Penn, PA 15675. This proposed facility is in Jeannette, Westmoreland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: To construct approximately 1,543 feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewers that will serve as a parallel relief sewer around Fourth Street.
IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions
V. NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions
VI. NPDES Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Individual Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use PAS10S046-1-R S. I. D. E. Corporation
P. O. Box 1050
Blakeslee, PA 18610Monroe Tobyhanna Township
Tobyhanna Creek
HQ-CWFPAI024503006 Meadow Lake Plaza, LLC
P. O. Box 1158
Marshalls Creek, PA 18335Monroe Middle Smithfield Township Pond Creek
HQ-CWFPAI024803022 James K. and Sharon L. Carty
619 East Lawn Road
Nazareth, PA 18064
Northampton Bushkill Township Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWFPAI024803021 Christopher Villani
514 Maple St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018Northampton Lower Nazareth Township
Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWFPAI024803026 Wind-Drift Read Estate Associates
179 Mikron Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020Northampton City of Bethlehem
Monocacy Creek
HQ-CWFPAI024803011 Guido and Margaret Bartolacci
3656 Mountainview Ave.
Easton, PA 18045Northampton Bethlehem Township
Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWFPAI024803023 Main Street Group, Inc.
3359 Durham Rd.
Doylestown, PA 18901Northampton Hanover Township Monocacy Creek
HQ-CWFNorthcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use PAI041803004 Samuel R. Stoltzfus
74 Airstrip Dr.
Mill Hall, PA 17751Clinton Lamar Township Fishing Creek
HQ-CWFNorthwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6860.
Elk County Conservation District: Courthouse Annex, 300 Center St., Ridgway, PA 15853, (814) 776-5373.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use PAI062403002 Catalyst Energy, Inc.
120 Shangri Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-3384Elk Highland Township South Branch Tionesta Creek
HQ-CWF
Crane Run
EV
VII. Approvals to Use NPDES and/or Other General Permits
The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.23(d).
List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges from Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAR) PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Industrial Activities PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges from Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges from Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges from Combined Sewer Systems (CSO) PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Nonexceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines PAG-11 (To Be Announced) PAG-12 CAFOs PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from MS4 General Permit Type--PAG-2
Facility Location and Municipality Permit No. Applicant Name and Address Receiving Water/Use Contact Office and Telephone No. Lackawanna County
Dickson City BoroughPAR10N101(1) Siniawa & Associates
760 Scranton Carbondale Highway
Scranton, PA 18509Tributary to Lackawanna River
CWFLackawanna County Conservation District
(570) 281-9495Lehigh County
Upper Saucon TownshipPAG2003903027 GKPS, Inc.
James Kusco
4555 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18103Saucon Creek
CWFLehigh County Conservation District
(610) 391-9583Lehigh County
Upper Saucon TownshipPAG2003903030 South Lehigh Public Library Association
Jerome Trexler
6339 Beverly Hills Rd.
Coopersburg, PA 18036Saucon Creek
CWFLehigh County Conservation District
(610) 391-9583Monroe County
Eldred and Ross TownshipsPAG2004503007 William Parsons
R. R. 3, 649 Lime St.
Palmerton, PA 18071Buckwha Creek
CWF, MFMonroe County Conservation District
(570) 629-3060Schuylkill County
W. Brunswick Township
PAG2005403025 Mary Davenport
R. R. 2, Box 2044
Orwigsburg, PA 17961Pine Creek
CWFSchuylkill County Conservation District
(570) 622-3742Schuylkill County
W. Brunswick TownshipPAG2005403030 Metal Sales Mfg.
John J. Fenstermacher
29 Pinedale Ind. Rd.
Orwigsburg, PA 17961Pine Creek to Sch. River
CWFSchuylkill County Conservation District
(570) 622-3742Luzerne County
Hanover TownshipPAG2004003010 Earth Conservancy
101 S. Main St.
Ashley, PA 18706Solomon Creek
CWFLuzerne County Conservation District
(570) 674-7991
Northampton County
Lower Nazareth Township
Nazareth BoroughPAG2004803032 ESSROC
Attn: Alfred Barzoloski
3251 Bath Pike
Nazareth, PA 18064Shoeneck Creek
WWFNorthampton County Conservation District
(610) 746-1971Bern Township
Berks CountyPAG2000603098 David Snyder
Horizon Custom Homes, Inc.
224 Genesis Drive
Blandon, PA 19510UNT to Schuylkill River
WWFBerks County Conservation District
P. O. Box 520
1238 County Welfare Road
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 372-4657East Hanover Township
Dauphin CountyPAG2002203040 Scott Groy
P. O. Box 185
Jonestown, PA 17038Swatara Creek
WWF
Bow Creek
WWFDauphin County Conservation District
1451 Peters Mountain Rd.
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100Bradford County
Athens TownshipPAG2000803005 Rachelle King
Belden and Blake Corp.
2281 Titusville Rd.
Pleasantville, PA 16341Chemung River
WWFBradford County Conservation District
R. R. 5, Box 5030C
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-5539Lycoming County
Loyalsock Township
S. Williamsport Borough
City of WilliamsportPAG2004103014 Department of Transportation
District 3-0
P. O. Box 218
Montoursville, PA 17754Susquehanna River
WWFLycoming County Conservation District
542 County Farm Rd.
Suite 202
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 433-3003Cambria County
Richland TownshipPAG2001103005(1) Alan Bellis
34555 Chagrin Blvd.
Moreland Hills, OH 44022
and
Randy Straw
P. O. Box 9
429 Fetterolf Rd.
Boswell, PA 15531Little Paint Creek
CWF
Sams Run
WWFCambria County Conservation District
(814) 472-2120Westmoreland County
East Huntingdon Township
PAG2006503052 Gregory Liprando
R. R. 2 Box 449 E
Greensburg, PA 15601Sherrick Run
WWFWestmoreland County Conservation District
(724) 837-5271Westmoreland County
City of GreensburgPAG2006503055 Marino & Marino
766 E. Pittsburgh St.
Greensburg, PA 15601Coal Tar Run
WWFWestmoreland County Conservation District
(724) 837-5271General Permit Type--PAG-8 (SSN)
Facility Location and Municipality Applicant Name and Address Contact Office and Telephone No. Walters Farm Biosolids Site
White Township
Greene CountyLower Ten Mile Run Joint Sewer Authority
Williamstown WWTP
144 Chartiers Road
Jefferson, PA 15344Southwest Regional Office Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000General Permit Type--PAG-13
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name
and AddressCounty Municipality Receiving Water/Use Department Protocol
(Y/N)PAG136264 Edgewood Borough
2 Race Street
Edgewood, PA 15218Allegheny Edgewood Borough
Nine Mile Run
TSFY PAG136268 Green Tree Borough
10 W. Manilla Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15220Allegheny Green Tree Borough
Whiskey Run
WWFY PAG136269 Etna Borough
437 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223Allegheny Etna Borough Pine Creek
TSF
Little Pine Creek
TSFY PAG136273 Frazer Township
2129 Butler Logan Road
Tarentum, PA 15084Allegheny
Frazer Township Allegheny River
(light industrial and recreational)Y PAG136276 East McKeesport Borough
907 Florence Avenue
East McKeesport, PA 15035Allegheny East McKeesport Borough
Turtle Creek
WWFY PAG136284 Dormont Borough
1444 Hillsdale Avenue
Suite 10
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Allegheny Dormont Borough UNT to Saw Mill Run Y
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on applications received under the Safe Drinking Water Act for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Operations Permit issued to Cedar Acres/Cunningham Inc., 1650 Harlansburg Road, New Castle, PA 16101, PWS ID 6370910, Scott Township, Lawrence County on December 23, 2003, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 3793502-T1.
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Operations Permit issued to Grampas Woods Estate Mobile Home Park, HC 1, Box 1508, Tafton, PA 18464, PWS ID 2520005, Palmyra Township, Pike County on December 4, 2003, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 5295504.
Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. 1701504--Innovative Technology. Public Water Supply.
Applicant Westover Municipal Authority
Gene Hagens, Secretary
Westover Municipal Authority
121 North Main Street
P. O. Box 185
Westover, PA 16692-0185Borough Westover Borough County Clearfield Type of Facility PWS--Approves a Pall Aria AP-3 membrane microfiltration plant, disinfection, phosphate and caustic soda chemical feeds, three system meter pits, customer meter replacement and finished water storage tank repairs and improvements. Consulting Engineer Gwin, Dobson and Foreman, Inc.
James L. Balliet
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Permit to Operate Issued
December 15, 2003 HAZARDOUS SITES CLEAN-UP UNDER THE ACT OF OCTOBER 18, 1988 Prompt Interim Response Newtown Mercury Site, Newtown Township, Bucks County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1305), has initiated a prompt interim response at the Newtown Mercury Site (Site), 301 N. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940, Newtown Township, Bucks County. This response has been initiated under sections 501(a) and 505(b) of the HSCA (35 P. S. §§ 6020.501(a) and 6020.505(b)).
The Site consists of a shed and the soils in the immediate vicinity of the shed on a residential property. The property immediately adjacent and to the west is commercial. The eastern edge of the property borders Newtown Creek. The Site can be found on the Langhorne Quadrangle at approximately latitude 40° 14` 5" N and longitude 74° 56` 11" W.
The shed had apparently been used by the owner to collect mercury from thermometers and other equipment. On October 12, 2003, the SERO Emergency Response Team (ERT), upon the request of the Fire Marshall, responded to the Site and removed 71 pounds of mercury and mercury containing devices from the property. At the conclusion of this action, beads of mercury were visible on the floor of the shed and in some of the open boxes. Beads of mercury were also observed entering cracks in the floor of the shed and were visible on a stone step outside the entrance to the shed. The shed was constructed of wood and elevated approximately 1 foot above the ground surface. Department analyses conducted by the ERT with a Jerome Mercury Vapor analyzer confirmed concentrations of mercury vapors inside the shed above the levels established for inhabited structures. Mercury levels in the soils under and around the shed were unknown. Based upon these conditions at the Site and because of the potential for community exposure to hazardous substances via inhalation, ingestion or dermal contact, the Department determined that there was a reasonable basis for prompt action within the meaning of section 505(b) of the HSCA. On December 3, 2003, the Department initiated an HSCA response at the Site.
The objective of the prompt interim response action was to remove and property dispose of hazardous wastes and materials stored on the Site. The Department considered two alternative interim response actions for the Site:
Alternative 1--No Action. A ''No Action'' alternative provides a baseline against which all other alternatives can be prepared and/or judged. Had the Department selected the ''No Action'' alternative, any actual or potential health and environmental risk posed by the Site would have remained the same.
Alternative 2--Waste Removal and Disposal. This alternative consists of safely repackaging, temporarily storing, sampling for disposal purposes and shipping the wastes offsite to approved disposal facilities. This alternative includes demolition of the shed, disposal at a permitted facility of the resulting debris and the characterization of soils beneath the shed.
In evaluating these alternatives, the Department considered the criteria of permanence, protection of human health and environment and the alternatives' ability to meet applicable, relevant and appropriate State and Federal requirements (ARARs). The Department also considered cost-effectiveness in analyzing the prompt interim alternatives. The Department determined that the ''No Action'' alternative would not be protective of the public health. The Department selected Alternative 2--Waste Removal and Disposal. This alternative is protective of the public health and environment, complies with ARARs and is feasible and effective.
An Administrative Record which contains more detailed information concerning the prompt interim response action is available for public inspection from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Department's offices at Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6000. Individuals interested in examining the Administrative Record should contact April Flipse at (610) 832-5937 ((484) 250-5721 after February 9, 2004) to arrange for an appointment. The Department is moving on February 6, 2004, to 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
An additional copy of the Administrative Record is available for review at the Newtown Township Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Newtown.
Under section 506(d) of the HSCA, (35 P. S. § 6020.506(d)) public hearing is scheduled for February 26, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Newtown Township Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Newtown. Department staff will be available to informally answer questions beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the township building. Persons who want to present formal oral comments regarding this prompt interim response may do so by registering with the Department before the hearing. Individuals may register by calling the Department's Community Relations Coordinator Lynda Rebarchak at (610) 832-6219 ((484) 250-5820 after February 9, 2004).
Individuals who wish to attend the public hearing and are in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act should contact Lynda Rebarchak at the previous number or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
The public may also submit written comments regarding the Department's prompt interim response action during the period of public comment. Under section 506(c) of the HSCA, the Department has established a period for public comment, which shall run from the date of this notice through April 2, 2004. Written comments should be addressed to April Flipse, Project Officer, at the Department's previous address.
Individuals with questions concerning this notice should contact April Flipse.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995 PREAMBLE 2
The following plans and reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, shall also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a site-specific standard remediation. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements.
For further information concerning plans or reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office after which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Valley Forge General Hospital, Operable Unit 1, Schuylkill Township, Chester County. Scott McClelland, URS Corp., 7101 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814, on behalf of Kristine Carson, General Services Administration, Property Disposal Div., (4PR) 401 West Peachtree St., Suite 2528, Atlanta, GA, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with inorganics and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents, inorganics and other organics. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Reserve at Gwynedd, Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. William F. Schmidt, P. E., Pennoni Associates, Inc. 3001 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, on behalf of Carmen Danella, The Reserve at Gwynedd LP, 470 E. Norristown Rd., Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA 19422, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with chlorinated solvents, diesel fuel, fuel oil no. 2 and inorganics; and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents, diesel fuel, fuel oil no. 2, inorganics, leaded gasoline, lead, other organics, PAH and unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet Statewide Health and Site-Specific Standards.
Northeast Regional Field Office, Joseph A. Brogna, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
Estate of Cunard Lower and Donald Watkins Property, Lehigh Township, Northampton County. Douglas H. Sammak, President, American Analytical and Environmental, Inc., 738 Front Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032 has submitted a Final Report (on behalf of Javalyn A. Ramer, West Mountainview Drive, Walnutport, PA and Donald R. Watkins, North Dogwood Road, Danielsville, PA) concerning the remediation of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with chlorinated solvents and other organics, fuel oil no. 2, leaded gasoline, lead and other inorganics. The report was submitted to demonstrate attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standard. A Notice of Intent to Remediate was simultaneously submitted.
Buckeye Pipe Line Company--Dupont Station, Pittston Township, Luzerne County. Jason Mengel, Environmental Coordinator, Buckeye Pipe Line Company, LP, 5002 Buckeye Road, Emmaus, PA 18049 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of soils and groundwater found or suspected to have been contaminated with diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene and/or unleaded gasoline. The report was submitted to demonstrate attainment of the Nonresidential Statewide Health Standard. A Notice of Intent to Remediate was simultaneously submitted.
Meade Residence, Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County. Ronald S. Carvalho, Principal, FT Associates, LLC, 12 Marshall Street, Unit 8B, Irvington, NJ 07111 has resubmitted a Final Report (on behalf of William Meade, Mountain Top Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301) concerning the remediation of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with no. 2 fuel oil. The report was submitted to demonstrate attainment of the Statewide Health Standard. The report was previously withdrawn by the applicant.
Former Alliance America Facility, Borough of Port Carbon, Schuylkill County. Christopher Orzechowski, P. G., RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 W. Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 has submitted a combined Remedial Investigation Report and Final Report (on behalf of JDSW Real Estate Limited Partnership, 5th and Mahantango Streets, Pottsville, PA) concerning the remediation of groundwater found or suspected to have been contaminated with solvents. The reports were submitted in fulfillment of a combination of both the Statewide Health and the Site-Specific Standards.
ConAgra Foods (a/k/a Saputo Cheese, 1002 MacArthur Road), Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. Marjory Rinaldo-Lee, P. G., President, GeoLogic NY Inc., P. O. Box 5080, Cortland, NY 13045, has submitted a Final Report (on behalf of ConAgra Foods, 2001 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515) concerning the remediation of soils and groundwater found or suspected to have been contaminated with no. 2, 4 and 6 fuel oil constituents. The report was submitted to demonstrate attainment of the Statewide Health Standard.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Sunoco Inc., Walters Farm, West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., P. O. Box 744, West Chester, PA 19381, on behalf of Sunoco, Inc., P. O. Box 1135, Marcus Hook, PA 19061, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the Statewide Health Standard.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Former B & B Equipment, Clinton Township, Lycoming County. BL Companies, on behalf of Hoss-Gorman, Inc., P. O. Box 308, Bartonsville, PA 18321, has submitted a Remedial Investigation Report and a Final Report concerning soil contaminated with leaded gasoline and unleaded gasoline and groundwater contaminated with inorganics, leaded gasoline and unleaded gasoline. This combined submission is intended to demonstrate remediation of this site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
James Mason Property, Eagles Mere Borough, Sullivan County. Alliance Environmental Services, Inc., on behalf of James Mason, P. O. Box 3402, Boulder, CO 80307, has submitted a Final Report concerning soil contaminated fuel oil no. 2. This Final Report is intended to demonstrate remediation of the site soil to meet the Statewide Health Standard. See additional information in the Applications and the Actions sections of this Pennsylvania Bulletin.
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The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act), require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Plans and reports required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a site-specific standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media, benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office AFTER which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Northeast Region: Joseph A. Brogna, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
Helen O'Hora Estate, Silver Lake Township, Susquehanna County. Kevin Van Kuren, P. G., Hydrocon Services, Inc., 16 East Minor Street, Emmaus, PA 18049 submitted a Final Report (on behalf of James O'Hora, Case Drive, Vestal, NY 18350) concerning the remediation of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with home heating oil constituents (no. 2 fuel oil). The report documented attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standard and was approved on December 9, 2003.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Penn View Mobile Home Park, Exeter Township, Berks County. Hafer Environmental Services, Inc., P. O. Box 4418, Reading, PA 19606, on behalf of Mark Reedy, 1121 Broadway Avenue, Reading, PA 19606, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with kerosene. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on December 19, 2003.
Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna PA SWMU 27 Tank 950, Fairview Township, York County. Weston Solutions, Inc., 1400 Weston Way, Building 4-2, West Chester, PA 19380, on behalf of Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna PA, 2001 Mission Drive, Suite 1, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on December 23, 2003.
Whelan Investment Company a/k/a Ettline Foods Corporation, Spring Garden Township, York County. Science Applications International Corporation, 6310 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17112-3377, on behalf of Martin J. Whelan, 525 State Street, P. O. Box 563, York, PA 17405, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and PAHs. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on December 23, 2003.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Cognis, Castanea Township, Clinton County. Cognis Corporation, 300 Brookside Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 has submitted a Final Report concerning soil contaminated with no. 2 fuel oil, organics, inorganics and PAHs. This Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on December 22, 2003.
Munro Farm, Castanea Township, Clinton County. American Color & Chemical, LLC, Mount Vernon Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, has submitted a Final Report concerning soil contaminated with VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, PCBs and inorganics. This Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on December 22, 2003.
James Mason Property, Eagles Mere Borough, Sullivan County. Alliance Environmental Services, Inc., on behalf of James Mason, P. O. Box 3402, Boulder, CO 80307, has submitted a Final Report concerning soil contaminated fuel oil no. 2. This Final Report demonstrated remediation of the site soil to meet the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on December 23, 2003. See additional information in the Applications and the Actions sections of this Pennsylvania Bulletin.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Permit revoked under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 602935. York Haven Sewer Authority, Two North Front Street, P. O. Box 394, York Haven, PA 17370-0394, Conewago Township, York County. The permit was revoked at the request of the permittee for Glenn Hoover Farm, Conewago Township, York County. The permit was revoked by the Southcentral Regional Office on December 22, 2003.
Persons interested in reviewing the general permit should contact Cynthia Wolfe, File Review Coordinator, Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4732. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
MUNICIPAL AND RESIDUAL WASTE TRANSPORTER AUTHORIZATION
Issued applications for Municipal and Residual Waste Transporter Interim Authorization received under the Waste Transportation Safety Act (27 Pa.C.S. §§ 6201--6209) and regulations to transport municipal or residual waste.
Central Office: Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Ceasar Prodoscimo, 176 Broadway St., Apt. 3, Sommerville, MA 02145. Authorization No. WH5715. Effective December 22, 2003.
Sasko Bozinov, 421 Edmund Ave., Paterson, NJ 07502. Authorization No. WH5716. Effective December 22, 2003.
First Choice Landscaping, 179 Hockhockson Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Authorization No. WH3103. Effective December 22, 2003.
Voluntarily terminated applications for Municipal and Residual Waste Transporter Interim Authorization received under the Waste Transportation Safety Act and regulations to transport municipal or residual waste.
Central Office: Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Cisco & Taylor General Contractors, Inc., 18 East Ave., Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Authorization No. WH2096. Voluntarily Terminated December 18, 2003.
Miners Fuel Company, Inc., P. O. Box 86, Tremont, PA 17981. Authorization No. WH1570. Voluntarily Terminated June 25, 2003.
Miners Oil Company, Inc., P. O. Box 86, Tremont, PA 17981. Authorization No. WH1572. Voluntarily Terminated June 25, 2003.
Miners Environmental, Inc., P. O. Box 86, Tremont, PA 17981. Authorization No. WH1571. Voluntarily Terminated June 25, 2003.
AIR QUALITY
General Plan Approval and Operating Permit Usage Authorized under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.
GP3-9-07-03014: New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 17201) on December 18, 2003, authorized to operate a portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant under GP3 in Taylor Township, Blair County.
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act and regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B relating to construction, modification and reactivation of air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
61-205A: IA Construction Corp.--Nectarine Aggregate Plant (SR 3003, Harrisville, PA 16038) on December 10, 2003, to modify an existing portable nonmetallic crushing/screening plant at their Ben Hal Nectarine mining operation in Irwin Township, Venango County.
43-290B: Winner Steel, Inc. (277 Sharpsville Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146) on December 18, 2003, for the installation of a new no. 3 continuous steel strip galvanizing line furnace in the City of Sharon, Mercer County. This is a State-only facility.
Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
67-05004F: P. H. Glatfelter Co. (228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362-0500) on December 19, 2003, for modification of a bleach plant scrubber system in Spring Grove Borough, York County. This facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart S--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Pulp and Paper Industry. This plan approval was extended.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
41-00005B: Lycoming Engines (652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701) on December 18, 2003, for construction of three nitriders and associated air cleaning device (an ammonia/gas neutralization unit) to April 16, 2004, in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. The plan approval has been extended.
18-00009A: Clinton County Solid Waste Authority (264 Landfill Lane, McElhattan, PA 17748) on December 18, 2003, for authorization to operate a landfill gas-fired flare on a temporary basis to April 16, 2004, at the Wayne Township Landfill in Wayne Township, Clinton County. The plan approval has been extended.
17-00001A: Reliant Energy Mid-Atlantic Power Holdings, LLC--Reliant Energy Northeast Management Co. (121 Champion Way, Canonsburg, PA 15317) on December 22, 2003, for modification of an ash disposal facility (construction of a 86-acre expansion) by extending the expiration date from December 31, 2003, to June 30, 2004, at the Shawville Station in Bradford Township, Clearfield County. The plan approval has been extended.
14-00014A: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) on December 19, 2003, to correct a waste oil furnace model number erroneously specified in the plan approval in Spring Township, Centre County.
59-00003A: OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (One Jackson Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901-1717) on December 22, 2003, authorization to operate two light bulb frosting lines, a frosting solution reclaim system and associated air cleaning device (a packed bed scrubber), as well as a waste water treatment plant filter press and lime mixers, on a temporary basis until April 20, 2004, and to modify a hydrogen fluoride stack testing requirement so that only one of the two frosting lines now needs to be operated during the performance of the testing and to modify a scrubbing solution pH recordkeeping requirement so that records of 20-minute average pH values must now be maintained instead of 1-minute pH values in Wellsboro Borough, Tioga County. The Plan Approval has been extended.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
26-00288D: Better Materials Corp. (Salem Place, Suite 340, 390 Route 22, Delmont, PA 15626) on December 23, 2003, at their facility in Connellsville Township, Fayette County. Plan Approval 26-00288D will be revised as follows:
* Condition No. 3, change drum mix to batch, add no. 2 fuel oil and remove no. 6 fuel oil.
* Condition No. 8, reduce production from 500,000 tpy to 475,000 tpy to stay below the major source threshold for CO.
* Condition No. 9, removed no. 6 fuel oil.
* Condition No. 10, reduced the annual fuel usage restriction from 1.17 millions gallons to 1,111,500 gallons to coincide with new production limit and removed no. 6 fuel oil.
* Condition No. 12, reduced fuel lead limit from 100 ppm to 65 ppm, changed minimum Btu level from 8,000 Btu/lb to 135,000 Btu/gal, added (Tx) to Total Halides and replaced specific analytical techniques with as determined by appropriate EPA/ASTM methodology.
* Condition No. 16, revised emission limits to coincide with AP-42 emission factors.
* Condition No. 20, removed ''and enforce.''
* Condition No. 21, removed requirement to sweep roads weekly and added use of the truck wheel wash.
* Condition No. 31, removed no. 6 fuel oil.
* Deleted former Conditions Nos. 9 and 30 regarding RAP usage. Also removed RAP from Condition No. 35.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-648A: Nepa Energy, LP (1095 Ackerman Road, Northeast, PA 16428) on December 8, 2003, for operation of a boiler in North East, Erie County.
25-648B: Nepa Energy LP (1095 Ackerman Road, Northeast, PA 16428) issued December 8, 2003, for operation of a boiler in North East, Erie County.
16-132B: Temple Inland Forest Products (1 Fiberboard Avenue, Shippenville, PA 16254) on December 30, 2003, for modifications to the fiberboard plant in Paint Township, Clarion County.
Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (610) 832-6242.
23-00038: DELCORA (100 East 5th Street, Chester, PA 19016) on December 22, 2003, an administrative amendment to resolve the appeal of the Title V Operating Permit, filed on October 10, 2003, in Chester City, Delaware County. The plant is a Delaware County Regional Water Authority wastewater treatment plant. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility within all applicable air quality requirements. Administrative Amendment of Title V Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
12-399-016: Micron Research Corp. (13746 Route 120, Emporium, PA 15834) on December 22, 2003, to delete a requirement erroneously established by the Department that the air contaminant emissions from a double arm carbon products mixer be controlled by an activated carbon odor filter system in Shippen Township, Cameron County.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on 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--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality 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).
Coal Permit Actions
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
65980106 and NPDES Permit No. 0202380. Gary Gioia Coal Company (319 Karen Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037). Renewal permit for continued mining and reclamation to an existing bituminous surface mine in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 40 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Sewickley Creek (WWF). Renewal application received October 22, 2003. Renewal permit issued December 19, 2003.
26980103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0212312. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Transfer of permit formerly issued to Purco Coal, Inc. for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mining site in Wharton and Stewart Townships, Fayette County, affecting 206 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Meadow Run. Application received October 29, 2003. Permit transfer issued December 23, 2003.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (73 P. S. §§ 151--161) and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
38034029. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting at Lebanon Valley Bible Church in South Annville Township, Lebanon County, with an expiration date of December 25, 2004. Permit issued December 22, 2003.
38034030. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting at 20 Krall Road in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, with an expiration date of July 21, 2004. Permit issued December 22, 2003.
21034069. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting at Hickory Ridge in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, with an expiration date of December 17, 2004. Permit issued December 22, 2003.
21034070. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting at Ag Choice Farm Credit at Bent Creek Industrial Park in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, with an expiration date of December 25, 2004. Permit issued December 22, 2003.
21034071. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting at 4 Buttonwood Court in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, with an expiration date of December 25, 2004. Permit issued December 22, 2003.
48034039. Labrador Construction (P. O. Box 1379, Marshalls Creek, PA 18335), construction blasting at Palmer Industrial Park in Forks Township, Northampton County, with an expiration date of February 1, 2004. Permit issued December 22, 2003.
360340120. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting at Rolling Ridge Development in Manor Township, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of December 25, 2008. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
23034018. Allan A. Myers, L. P. (P. O. Box 98, Worcester, PA 19490), construction blasting at Indian Rock--Iacobucci Homes in Aston and Bethel Townships, Delaware County, with an expiration date of November 25, 2005. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
28034043. David H. Martin, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201), construction blasting at Jason A. Johns Construction in the Borough of Green Castle, Franklin County, with an expiration date of June 8, 2007. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
28034044. David H. Martin, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201), construction blasting at Shank's Lawn Equipment in Guilford Township, Franklin County, with an expiration date of June 8, 2007. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
21034072. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting at Kelso Road/Westbrook in Southampton Township, Cumberland County, with an expiration date of November 18, 2004. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
38034031. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting at Extreme Exc.--330 Ramona Road in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, with an expiration date of July 25, 2004. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
48034040. Austin Powder Company (P. O. Box 289, Northampton, PA 18067), construction blasting at Lehigh Valley Site in Forks Township, Northampton County, with an expiration date of April 1, 2004. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
52034027. Holbert Explosives, Inc. (237 Masthope Plank Road, Suite A, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting at John Ellis Property in Shohola Township, Pike County, with an expiration date of January 2, 2005. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
06034060. Brubacher Excavating, Inc. (P. O. Box 528, 825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Daniel Boone School in Amity Township, Berks County, with an expiration date of January 8, 2007. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
06034061. Popple Construction, Inc. (202 Main Street, Laflin, PA 18702) and Austin Powder Company (P. O. Box 289, Northampton, PA 18067), construction blasting at Berk Heim Nursing Facility in Bern Township, Berks County, with an expiration date of January 8, 2005. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
54034009. Popple Construction, Inc. (202 Main Street, Laflin, PA 18702) and D. C. Guelich Explosive Company (P. O. Box 29, Bloomsburg, PA 17815), construction blasting at Wegman's Southern Retail Service Center in Cass, Butler and Foster Townships, Schuylkill County, with an expiration date of November 30, 2004. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
360340121. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting at Nelson Weaver Dairy Barn in Earl Township, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of July 8, 2004. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
360340122. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting at R. S. Stoltzfus Job in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of February 8, 2004. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
06034062. Schlouch, Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting at Spring Meadow in Spring Township, Berks County, with an expiration date of January 8, 2006. Permit issued December 23, 2003.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E45-331. Blue Ridge Peat Farms, Inc., R. R. 1, Box 292-A, White Haven, PA 18661. Barrett Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District, Subbasin 2E.
To operate and maintain a peat extraction operation in approximately 2.6 acres of (PFO) wetlands within the Cranberry Creek watershed (HQ-CWF). The project includes continued operation within approximately 19 acres of wetlands (previously authorized by Permit No. E45-064) and issuance of this permit supersedes Permit No. E45-064. The permittee is required to provide 20 acres of replacement wetlands. The project is on the south side of SR 1008, approximately 0.5 mile east of the intersection of SR 0191 and SR 1008 (Buck Hill Falls, PA Quadrangle N: 5.0 inches; W: 3.2 inches).
E66-131. Richard N. Brewer, 17700 Southeast 85th Ellerbee Avenue, Villages, FL 32162. Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District, Subbasin 4-G.
To place fill in approximately 0.17 acre of PFO wetlands for the purpose of providing buildable area for a proposed health care professional office building. The permittee has provided for 0.17 acre of replacement wetlands by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project. The project is on the west side of SR 0006, just north of the intersection of SR 0006 and Township Road T430 (Tunkhannock, PA Quadrangle N: 12.4 inches; W: 12.2 inches).
E64-231. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 4-0, P. O. Box 111, Scranton, PA 18501. Honesdale Borough, Wayne County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District, Subbasin 01B.
To construct and maintain a two-span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge (Church Street Bridge), having a total span length of approximately 40.0 meters (131 feet), an underclearance of approximately 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) and a width of 12.5 meters (41 feet), across West Branch Lackawaxen River (HQ-CWF); and to modify and maintain an existing three-span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge (Fourth Street Bridge), having a total span length of approximately 50.9 meters (167 feet), an underclearance of approximately 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) and a width of 21.1 meters (69 feet), across the Lackawaxen River (HQ-CWF); with work consisting of widening the structure to accommodate four lanes of traffic. The project includes construction of two 450-mm (18-inch) stormwater outfall structures on the downstream side of the Church Street Bridge. The project also includes temporary impacts for causeways and cofferdams during construction of 0.38 acre of West Branch Lackawaxen River (Church Street) and 0.39 acre of Lackawaxen River (Fourth Street). The project is along SR 0006, Section 673, Segment 0261, Offset 0117 (Honesdale, PA Quadrangle N: 12.5 inches; W: 0.3 inch).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E07-374: Furrer Beverage Company, Inc., 526 Third Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 in Antis Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain water, sewer, telephone, electric and gas utility crossings resulting in temporary impacts to 0.12 acre of exceptional value PEM wetlands at a point approximately 1,008 feet southeast of the intersection of SR 764 and SR 4018 (Bellwood, PA Quadrangle N: 11.8 inches; W: 11.75 inches); and a sewer line crossing resulting in temporary impacts to 0.03 acre of exceptional value PSS wetlands and a 7-foot by 20-foot crossing of a perennial unnamed tributary to Sandy Run (CWF) at a point approximately 426 feet southwest of the intersection of SR 764 and SR 4018 (Bellwood, PA Quadrangle N: 11.7 inches; W: 12.25 inches) in Antis Township, Blair County. The project involves 14 feet of additional impacts to the unnamed tributary to Sandy Run associated with two 2-foot high sandbag coffer dams waived under 105.12.(a)(1). The project proposes to temporarily impact 0.15 acre of exceptional value wetlands and 34 feet of an unnamed tributary to Sandy Run.
E67-716: Dallastown Borough, 18 East Main Street, Dallastown, PA 17313 in Dallastown Borough, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 71-inch by 47-inch corrugated metal pipe arch culvert 20 feet long, 190 feet of 48-inch stormwater piping and inlet system, 202 feet of gabion basket lined channel, 475 feet of impact for an on-stream detention basin (nonjurisdictional dam) to control additional flood flows in an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (WWF). The site is between North Pleasant Avenue and North Walnut Street in Dallastown Borough (York, PA Quadrangle N: 5.0 inches; W: 2.5 inches) Dallastown Borough, York County.
E34-109: Matthew W. Matter, R. R. 2 Box 197, Millerstown, PA 17062 in Susquehanna Township, Juniata County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove a 16-foot dual 30-inch CMP road crossing on Dobson Run (CWF, perennial) and a 25-foot by 30-inch CMP road crossing on an unnamed tributary to Dobson Run (CWF, perennial) and to construct and maintain a 24-foot by 48-inch road crossing on Dobson Run at a point (Reward, PA Quadrangle N: 19.2 inches; W: 7.75 inches) approximately 416 feet downstream from T-518 and a 32-foot by 36-inch road crossing on an unnamed tributary to Dobson Run at a point (Reward, PA Quadrangle N: 19.4 inches; W: 7.85 inches) approximately 750 downstream from T-518. The project proposes to direct affect 56 linear feet of stream channel.
E38-137: S, A & B Partners, 1840 Fishburn Road, Hershey, PA 17033 in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain: (1) 70 linear feet of stream relocation; (2) an 80-linear foot concrete box culvert with a span of 14 feet and a rise of 3 feet; (3) two utility line crossings; (4) four outfall pipes; and (5) 0.02 acre of wetland fill all within and adjacent to Spring Creek (WWF) for the purpose of constructing Phase II of the Stone Knoll residential subdivision, on the east side of Lawn Road (SR 3015) about 500 feet south of its intersection with U.S. Route 322 (Palmyra, PA Quadrangle N: 4.75 inches; W: 10.9 inches) in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County. The amount of wetland impact is considered a de minimis impact of 0.02 acre and wetland mitigation is not required.
E67-747: Jackson Township Board of Supervisors, 439 Roth's Church Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362 in Jackson Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove an existing bridge and then to construct and maintain a 28-foot long, 20-foot by 6-foot concrete box culvert at a point where Pine Road (T-513) crosses the Little Conewago Creek (TSF) (West York, PA Quadrangle N: 10.7 inches; W: 16.1 inches) in Jackson Township, York County. Minor road widening will impact 0.015 acre and wetland mitigation is not required.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-56. Filed for public inspection January 9, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
