DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[32 Pa.B. 440] NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS NPDES APPLICATIONS PART I PERMITS Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed 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 all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. 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 this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before the application, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding the application. The comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. Following the comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. 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 renewal applications, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, are available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.
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 No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N ? PA0086894
(Transfer)
Country View
Mobile Home Park
842 Dicks Dam Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
York County
Washington Township
UNT Red Run
Creek/7F
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II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
No. PA0057029, Industrial Waste, Hewlett Packard Company, 10,000 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112-3664. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from a groundwater remediation system in New Garden Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Egypt Run.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.144 million gallons per day are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Chloroform 0.006 0.012 0.015 1,1-Dichloroethylene 0.0002 0.0004 0.0005 1,2-Cis-Dichloroethylene Monitor Monitor Monitor 1,2-Trans-Dichloroethylene 0.7 1.4 1.75 Tetrachloroethylene 0.003 0.006 0.008 Trichloroethylene 0.005 0.01 0.012 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
No. PA0051934A1, Sewage, Limerick Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 29, Royersford, PA 19468. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from King Road STP in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 1.6 MGD and 1.7 MGD are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Daily Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (TUa) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen Monitor/Report
(Inst. Minimum)pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times.
Toxicity (Acute) Monitor/Report * There is no TRC requirement for 1.7 MGD flow.
The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 001 are as follows:
Parameter Maximum Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor/Report COD Monitor/Report Oil and Grease Monitor/Report Total Suspended Solids Monitor/Report pH Monitor/Report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor/Report Total Phosphorus Monitor/Report Iron (Dissolved) Monitor/Report Other Conditions: The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
No. PA0058408, Sewage, Lejeune Properties, Inc., 4070 Butler Pike, Suite 800, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from River Crest STP in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River (001) and Doe Run (002).
The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge 001 is Philadelphia Suburban Water Company--Pickering Creek Water Filtration Plant and from the point of discharge 002 is Philadelphia Suburban Water Company in Upper Providence Township.
The receiving streams are classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002, based on an average flow of 86,025 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) 3.0 6.0 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
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Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
No. PA 0035653, Sewage, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT Safety Rest Area Site No. 3), Bureau of Design, P. O. Box 3060, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3060. This facility is located in Brush Creek Township, Fulton County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary to Brush Creek, is in Watershed 11-C and classified for High Quality-Cold Water Fishes, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Saxton Municipal Water Authority is located on Juniata River, approximately 51 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0065 MGD are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 27 Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) minimum of 5.0 at all times (Final) 0.35 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 5,000/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
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Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
PA0095907, Sewage, Albert Gallatin Area School District, 10 West Church Street, Masontown, PA 15461-1800. This application is for Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Plava Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant in German Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of North Branch Browns Run known locally as Parshall Run, which are classified as a warm water fishery 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 Carmichaels Municipal Water Authority located on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.009 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) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 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
Total Residual Chlorine 0.10 0.25 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0095982, Sewage, Albert Gallatin Area School District, 10 West Church Street, Masontown, PA 15461-1800. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Albert Gallatin North Middle School STP in German Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of North Branch Browns Run, which are classified as a warm water fishery 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 Carmichaels Municipal Water Authority located on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 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) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 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
Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.7 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0098981, Sewage, Dean E. Molter, 187 Becks Run Road, Moon Township, PA 15108. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Dean E. Molter Single Residence STP in Moon Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Flaugherty Run, which are classified as a warm water fishery 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 ARCO Chemical Company, BV Plant, on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 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 Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0217271, Sewage, Ohio Township Sanitary Authority, 1719 Roosevelt Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. This application is for Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from 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 cold water fishery 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 located on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.075 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) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 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
Total Residual Chlorine 0.13 0.31 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER APPLICATIONS UNDER THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW PART II PERMITS The following permit applications or requests for plan approvals have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).
Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications 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 this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The 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 reserves the right to hold a public hearing 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 of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. 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.
A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.
I. Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
WQM Permit No. 5401406, Sonny Singh, Raceway Truck Stop, P. O. Box 239, Harford, PA 18823. This proposed facility is located in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project consists of a proposed sewage treatment facility to service an existing restaurant and truck stop and a proposed 70 unit motel. Proposed for the site is a package treatment plant that will provide flow equalization, diffused aeration, clarification, sludge recirculation, sludge holding and disinfection by chlorination. The site is located along Molleystown Road at the intersection with S.R. 125 in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County and consists of approximately 10.4 acres.
WQM Permit No. 4501409, Monroe County Commissioners, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360-2192. This proposed facility is located in Hamilton Township, Monroe County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project consists of a minor modification to the existing Pleasant Valley Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant to improve operations, including installation of an inorganic solids removal system at the plant's headworks and the addition of a 30,000 gallon sludge holding tank and appurtenances.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
No. 650240, Sewerage, Borough of Belle Vernon, 503 Speer St., North Belle Vernon, PA 15012. Application for the construction and operation of a new sanitary sewer collection system to separate the existing combined sewer system to serve the Borough of North Belle Vernon, located in North Belle Vernon Borough, Westmoreland County.
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund has been identified as a possible funding source. The Department's review of the sewage facilities plan revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit
The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity into waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Where indicated, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses 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 relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Beaver County Conservation District: 1000 Third Street, Suite 202, Beaver, PA 15009, (724) 774-7090.
NPDES Permit PAS100248, Stormwater, Beaver County Commissioners, Beaver County Courthouse, Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009-2196 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Chippewa Township, Beaver County to UNT North Fork Little Beaver Creek/HQ-CWF.
NPDES No. Applicant Name & Address County & Municipality Receiving Water/Use PAS100248 Beaver County
Commissioners
Beaver County Courthouse
Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009-2196
Beaver County
Chippewa Township
UNT North Fork Little
Beaver Creek/HQ-CWFNorthwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Butler Conservation District: 122 McCune Drive, Butler, PA 16001-6500, (724) 284-5270.
NPDES Permit PAS10E075, Acorn Woods Development, 1031 New Castle Road, P. O. Box 465, Prospect, PA 16052, has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Franklin Township, Butler County to UNT to Muddy Creek (HQ-CWF).
NPDES Applicant Name & Receiving Permit No. Address County Municipality Water/Use PAS10E075 Acorn Woods Development
Sherry Kyne
1031 New Castle Road
P. O. Box 465
Prospect, PA 16052
Butler Franklin Township UNT to Muddy Creek (HQ-CWF)
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 the 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 this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Comment responses 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 available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Permit No. 5202501, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania Suburban Water Co. Tafton Township or Borough Palmyra Township, Pike County Responsible Official Richard Subasic Type of Facility Existing Public Water System Consulting Engineer Kim Mazur, P.E.
Entech Engineering, Inc.
4 South Fourth St.
Reading, PA 19603
Application Received Date January 9, 2002 Description of Action System upgrades to Tafton Water System including: 4, 6 and 8 inch diameter distribution system piping, 54K storage tank, new well and booster pumps. Permit No. 5402501, Public Water Supply. Applicant Eagle Springs, Inc.
88 West Donaldson Street
Tremont/Zerbe, PA 17981
Township or Borough Hegins Borough, Schuylkill County Responsible Official Richard J. Withelder Type of Facility Bulk Water Hauling Consulting Engineer Jacqueline A. Peleschak, P.E.
Alfred Benesch & Company
Application Received Date January 7, 2002 Description of Action Tanker truck additions and replacement of ozone with a UV light disinfection system. Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 3602501, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Manheim Borough Authority Municipality Rapho Township County Lancaster Responsible Official Mervin B. Brandt, Chairperson
15 East High Street
Manheim, PA 17545
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer George H. Wagner Jr.
Rettew Assoc., Inc.
3020 Columbia Ave.
Lancaster, PA 17603
Application Received Date January 8, 2002 Description of Action Project is for the extension of 5,625-feet of 8-inch water line from the Manheim Borough water system to serve an existing development in Rapho Township that is experiencing water quality and quantity problems. A booster pump station will be installed to maintain pressure during fire-flow conditions. Central Office: Bureau Director, Water Supply and Wastewater Management, P. O. Box 8467, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8467.
Permit No. 9996507, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Fountain Natural Spring Water Co., Inc. Borough Keyser, WV Responsible Official Eugene C. Savieo, President Type of Facility Out-of-State Bottled Water System Application Received Date January 8, 2002 Description of Action Applicant requesting Department approval to sell bottled water in Pennsylvania under the brand name Fountain Spring Water. MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Application No. N/A, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Eagle Springs, Inc.
88 West Donaldson Street
Tremont/Zerbe, PA 17981
Township or Borough Hegins Township, Schuylkill County Responsible Official Richard J. Withelder Type of Facility Bulk Water Hauling Consulting Engineer Jacqueline A. Peleschak, P.E.
Alfred Benesch & Company
Application Received Date January 7, 2002 Description of Action The addition of three trucks to the fleet and the dedication of one truck for product water. Application No. Minor Amendment. Applicant Upper Saucon Township Township or Borough Upper Saucon Township Responsible Official Bernard A. Rodgers, Manager
Upper Saucon Township
5500 Camp Meeting Road
Center Valley, PA 18034
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Douglas P. Hunsinger, P.E.
Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc.
433 East Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Application Received Date December 26, 2001 Description of Action Approval to construct a 1.0 million gallon ground level, welded steel water storage tank and associated transmission mains. Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 6501503, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Ligonier Municipal Authority
Town Hall, 120 East Main Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
Township Ligonier Township Responsible Official Paul Fry, Authority Chairperson
Ligonier Municipal Authority
Town Hall, 120 East Main Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
Type of Facility Water storage tank Consulting Engineer The EADS Group, Inc.
450 Aberdeen Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
Application Received Date December 26, 2001 Description of Action Construction of a 500,000 gallon water storage tank, installation of an emergency generator, installation of meters. Application No. 0201506, Minor Amendment. Applicant Harrison Township Water Authority
1705 Rear Freeport Road
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Township Harrison Township Responsible Official Eileene Ripper
Harrison Township Water Authority
1705 Rear Freeport Road
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Type of Facility Potassium permanganate Consulting Engineer NIRA Consulting Engineers, Inc.
950 Fifth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Application Received Date December 18, 2001 Description of Action Introduction of potassium permanganate into the raw water. [Continued on next Web Page]
[Continued from previous Web Page] LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995 PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908)
Sections 302--305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of the cleanup standards or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the sites identified below, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified. During this comment period the municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department Regional Office after which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Regional Field Office: Joseph A. Brogna, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
Dorothy Logan Residence, Plains Township, Luzerne County. David R. Crowther, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103 submitted a revised Notice of Intent to Remediate (on behalf of his client, Dorothy Logan, Mill Street, Plains, PA 18705) concerning the remediation of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with no. 2 fuel oil constituents. The applicant now proposes to remediate the site to meet the site-specific standard. A summary of the revised Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times Leader on November 19, 2001. A Remedial Investigation Report and Final Report were simultaneously submitted.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit Application No. 101509. New Morgan Landfill Co., Inc., P. O. Box 128, Morgantown, PA 19543-0128, New Morgan Borough, Berks County. Major permit modification for the Conestoga Landfill for Increase in Average Daily Volume. The application was determined to be administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on January 14, 2002.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Keith Kerns, Program Manager, Waste Management Program, Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Waste Management Program, (717) 705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY NOTICE OF PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit all the permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
DEP has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Office identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate Regional Office to schedule an appointment.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of the proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit must indicate their interest to the DEP Regional Office within 30 days of the date of this notice and must file protests or comments on a Proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of DEP providing a copy of the proposed document to that person or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Any comments or protests filed with DEP Regional Offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts, which serve as the basis for the objections. If DEP schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office identified. TDD users may contact DEP through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final plan approvals and operating permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121--143, the Federal Clean Air Act and regulations adopted under the Act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
36-05008B: Tyson Foods, Inc. (403 South Custer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557) for construction of a vegetable oil fryer controlled by a wet scrubber in Earl Township, Lancaster County.
07-310-025B: Grannas Brothers Stone & Asphalt Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 488, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648) for installation of a limestone crushing unit controlled by wet suppression at the existing limestone crushing and screening plant in Catharine Township, Blair County. This facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO--Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Contact: David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
08-302-042A: Oak Hill Veneer, Inc. (P. O. Box 304, Troy, PA 16947) for construction of an 11.725 million Btu per hour natural gas-fired boiler in Troy Township, Bradford County. This boiler is subject to Subpart Dc of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
03-00023A: Allegheny Energy Supply LLC (4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146) for installation of NOx control system on #1 and #2 boilers at Armstrong Power Station in Washington Township, Armstrong County.
30-00099A: Allegheny Energy Supply LLC (4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146) for installation of NOx control system on Units 1--3 boilers at Hatfield Power Station in Monongahela Township, Greene County.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact: James Parette, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
13-318-006: Kovatch Mobile Equipment (One Industrial Complex, Nesquehoning, PA 18240) for installation of four paint spray booths and one sand blast booth in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. The new paint booths will emit 4.00 TPY of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The installation will not emit particulate emissions more than 0.04 grain/dscf. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility currently has a Title V Permit 13-00008. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
40-318-052: All Steel, Inc. (Valmont Industrial Park, 425 Jaycee Drive, West Hazleton, PA 18202) for installation of two paint spray booths in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. The facility is consolidating two existing lines into one line and replacing two existing spray booths with new spray booths. The emissions from the facility will not increase. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility currently has a Title V Permit 40-00006. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
40-313-009A: HPG International, Inc. (Crestwood Industrial Park, Oakhill Road, Mountaintop, PA 18707) for modification of Calendar Lines 9 and 10 at their manufacturing facility in Wright Township, Luzerne County. This facility is a non-Title V facility. This modification will result in an increase of 6.75 tons per year of particulate matter and 1.82 tons per year of phenol. The plan approval will include all appropriate monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the source operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
67-03041B: County Line Quarry, Inc. (P. O. Box 99, Wrightsville, PA 17368) for construction of a cone crusher, quad deck screen and associated conveyors controlled by fabric filters and water suppression at the Wrightsville Quarry in Hellam Township, York County. The facility is a non-Title V (State only) facility. The annual particulate matter emissions are expected to be about 5 tons per year. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO--Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The plan approval will include emission limitations, testing, monitoring, record keeping, reporting requirements and work practice standards designed to keep the facility within all applicable air quality requirements.
67-05004D: P. H. Glatfelter Co., d/b/a Glatfelter (228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362) for installation of a new brownstock washing and screening system and an oxygen delignification system on the hardwood pulping line at the pulp and paper mill located in Spring Grove Borough, York County. Plan Approval No. 67-05004D will also authorize the second stage of the high volume, low concentration (HVLC) gas collection system for collecting the gaseous emissions from the process vents on the hardwood pulping line including the new washing and screening systems and burning the gases in the existing No. 3 Recovery Boiler as required by 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart S--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Pulp and Paper Industry and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart BB--Standards of Performance for Kraft Pulp Mills. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 67-05004. This operating permit will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be amended to include the new equipment through an administrative amendment at a later date.
The primary pollutants of interest in the HVLC noncondensable gases (NCGs) are total reduced sulfur and hazardous air pollutants, primarily methanol. The NCGs from the hardwood pulping system vents will be collected and transported to the facility's No. 3 Recovery Boiler for combustion. The No. 3 Recovery Boiler is expected to provide efficient control of hazardous air pollutants from the burning of the HVLC NCGs. No net increase in emissions is expected from the HVLC combustion project at the No. 3 Recovery Boiler.
The following special conditions will be included in the plan approval:
1. The permittee shall comply with all provisions of the facility's Title V Operating Permit No. 67-05004 in the execution of the modifications authorized under this plan approval.
2. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart S--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Pulp and Paper Industry and shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Subpart.
3. The proposed brownstock washing system is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart BB--Standards of Performance for Kraft Pulp Mills and shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Subpart.
The Title V Operating Permit contains emission limitations, recordkeeping, monitoring reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements including 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart S and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart BB. The Title V Operating Permit will be modified to include the use of the No. 3 Recovery Boiler as a control device.
Copies of the plan approval applications, the Department's analysis and other relevant information are available for public review at the Department's Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. An appointment to review the documents may be scheduled by contacting Cynthia Wolfe at (717) 705-4732 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Interested persons may submit written comments to Ronald Davis, Chief, New Source Review Section, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, within 30 days of this notice. Written comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the persons submitting the comments along with the reference number of the proposed plan approvals, as well as a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information of objections to the issuance of the plan approval.
The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the comment period. The Department will give notice of any scheduled public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation where the facility is located. Requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ronald Davis at the aforementioned address or by calling (717) 705-4702.
67-05030B: C-P Converters, Inc. (15 Grumbacher Road, York, PA 17402) for installation of Flexographic Press #12 controlled by permanent total enclosure and catalytic incinerator in Manchester Township, York County. The Press #12 will be installed in place of the recently removed Press #2. The facility's major sources of emissions include the flexographic presses which primarily emit VOC. The facility currently has Title V Operating Permit No. 67-05030 with the facility emission cap of 129 tpy VOC. This Plan Approval will not result in any change in the facility emissions. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. The Title V operating permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact: James Parette, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
48-328-004: Lower Mount Bethel Energy, LLC (LMBE) (11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030) for construction of two combined-cycle combustion turbines with duct burners and a cooling tower at their facility in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. See 31 Pa.B. 6505 (November 24, 2001).
Applicable requirements for the proposed facility include the prevention of significant deterioration. According to 40 CFR 52.21(l)(2), an alternative to the air quality models specified in 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W (relating Guideline on Air Quality Models) may be used to model air quality if the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves the substitute model. Use of the substituted model must also be subject to notice and an opportunity for public comment.
As an alternative to EPA Guideline Models, AERMOD was used in the air quality analysis for the proposed LMBE facility. Specific approval for the use of AERMOD in this analysis was granted by the EPA Region III Administrator and was consistent with the recommendations under section 3.2 of Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 51. The LMBE Public Notification to Solicit Comments on Plan Approval Application No. 48-328-004 published at 31 Pa. B. 559 (January 27, 2001) did not, however, indicate expressly that AERMOD was being used to model all sources included in the modeling analysis for the proposed LMBE facility. Therefore, the Department is expressly requesting written comments and oral testimony on AERMOD, the EPA-approved substitute model used for the LMBE project. After the record is reviewed, the Department may initiate appropriate action including a modification or revocation of the plan approval, if warranted.
Under 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.83 and 40 CFR 52.21(l)(2) and (q), notice is hereby given that the Department is soliciting written comments on the use of the nonguideline model, AERMOD, approved by the EPA. The Department will accept written comments until March 16, 2002. Copies of the modeling analysis used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Wilkes-Barre Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2511.
The Department will also hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving oral testimony on the use of the substituted air quality model AERMOD, approved by EPA for modeling of all sources included in the modeling analysis for the proposed LMBE facility. The public hearing will be held on March 6, 2002, at 7 p.m. at the Nazareth Area Middle School, Tatamy Road, Upper Nazareth Township, PA.
Persons interested in providing oral testimony should submit a written notice to Thomas A. DiLazaro, Air Quality Program Manager and Hearing Chairperson, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, at least 24 hours prior to the hearing to reserve a time to present oral testimony. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit written testimony to the Department through March 16, 2002.
The written notice of intent to provide oral testimony should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given priority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will provide individuals who failed to provide prior written notice, an opportunity to testify.
The public hearing will be conducted according to the following procedures:
Oral testimony will be limited to 10 minutes for each witness. The Department requests that witnesses submit two written copies of their oral testimony to the hearing chairperson at the hearing. Organizations are limited to designating one witness to present testimony on their behalf at the hearing. To insure that all interested persons have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimony, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Additional information pertaining to hearing procedures will be provided in an opening statement at the hearing on March 6, 2002.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact Richard Shudak at (570) 826-2511 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T relay service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
For additional information regarding this public notice, contact Thomas A. DiLazaro at (570) 826-2435 or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously.
48-328-005A: Reliant Energy Portland, LLC (P. O. Box 328, Portland, PA 18351) for construction of two combined-cycle combustion turbines with duct burners and a cooling tower at their facility in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. See 31 Pa.B. 857 (February 10, 2001).
Applicable requirements for the proposed facility include the prevention of significant deterioration. According to 40 CFR 52.21(l)(2), an alternative to the air quality models specified in 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W (relating Guideline on Air Quality Models) may be used to model air quality if the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves the substitute model. Use of the substituted model must also be subject to notice and an opportunity for public comment.
As an alternative to EPA Guideline Models, AERMOD was used in the air quality analysis for the proposed Reliant Energy Portland LLC facility. Specific approval for the use of AERMOD in this analysis was granted by the EPA Region III Administrator and was consistent with the recommendations under section 3.2 of Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 51. The Reliant Energy Portland LLC Public Notification to Solicit Comments on Plan Approval Application No. 48-328-005A published at 31 Pa. B. 4206 (August 4, 2001) did not, however, indicate expressly that AERMOD was being used to model all sources included in the modeling analysis for the proposed Reliant Energy Portland LLC facility. Therefore, the Department is expressly requesting written comments and oral testimony on AERMOD, the EPA-approved substitute model used for the Reliant Energy Portland LLC project.
Under 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.83 and 40 CFR 52.21(l)(2) and (q), the Department is soliciting written comments on the use of the nonguideline model, AERMOD, approved by the EPA. The Department will accept written comments until March 16, 2002. Copies of the modeling analysis used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Wilkes-Barre Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2511.
The Department will also hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving oral testimony on the use of the substituted air quality model AERMOD, approved by EPA for modeling of all sources included in the modeling analysis for the proposed Reliant Energy Portland LLC facility. The public hearing will be held on March 6, 2002, at 7 p.m. at the Nazareth Area Middle School, Tatamy Road, Upper Nazareth Township, PA.
Persons interested in providing oral testimony should submit a written notice to Thomas A. DiLazaro, Air Quality Program Manager and Hearing Chairperson, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, at least 24 hours prior to the hearing to reserve a time to present oral testimony. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit written testimony to the Department through March 16, 2002.
The written notice of intent to provide oral testimony should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given priority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will provide individuals who failed to provide prior written notice, an opportunity to testify.
The public hearing will be conducted according to the following procedures:
Oral testimony will be limited to 10 minutes for each witness. The Department requests that witnesses submit two written copies of their oral testimony to the hearing chairperson at the hearing. Organizations are limited to designating one witness to present testimony on their behalf at the hearing. To insure that all interested persons have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimony, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Additional information pertaining to hearing procedures will be provided in an opening statement at the hearing on March 6, 2002.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact Richard Shudak at (570) 826-2511 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T relay service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
For additional information regarding this public notice, contact Thomas A. DiLazaro at (570) 826-2435 or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Contact: Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-00179: City of Erie, Erie Wastewater Treatment Plant (68 Port Access Road, Erie, PA 16507) in Erie Borough, Erie County. The facility's air emission sources are the wastewater treatment plant and associated equipment, two sewage sludge incinerators and four generators. The facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of The Clean Air Act Amendments.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact: Michael Safko, Facilities Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2531.
39-302-168: Jaindl's, Inc. (3150 Coffeetown Road, Orefield, PA 18069) for operation of a Superior Boiler in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Contact: David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
60-310-007: Iddings Quarry, Inc. (900 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, PA 17844) for operation of a stone crushing and screening operation in Limestone Township, Union County.
The fugitive particulate matter emissions from the crushers, screens, conveyors, and the like, incorporated in the respective stone crushing and screening operation are controlled by a water spray dust suppression system. The applicant has demonstrated that this system is capable of controlling the emissions to within the emission limitations specified in 25 Pa. Code § 123.1. The plant also incorporates a total of five diesel-fired reciprocating internal combustion engines and generators, the operation of which will result in the combined emission of up to 6.26 tons of nitrogen oxides, 1.35 tons of carbon monoxide, .51 ton of volatile organic compounds, .44 ton of particulate matter and .41 ton of sulfur oxides in a 12 consecutive month period.
The Department has determined that the stone crushing and screening operation has been constructed and is operating, in conformance with all conditions of Plan Approval 60-310-007 as well as in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The Department consequently intends to issue an operating permit for the operation of the respective stone crushing and screening operation.
The Department intends to place conditions in the operating permit to be issued which are intended to insure continued compliance with all applicable requirements as well as require appropriate record keeping practices to be employed. The following is a summary of these conditions:
1. The water spray dust suppression system shall consist of the spray nozzles specifically identified in the plan approval. More spray nozzles may be added without the necessity of obtaining plan approval but none may be removed without prior Department approval.
2. The water spray dust suppression system shall be connected to an ondemand water source capable of delivering an adequate supply of water at all times.
3. The stone crushing and screening operation shall not be operated at any time that the water spray dust suppression system cannot be operated due to freezing weather or any other reason.
4. The diesel-fired internal combustion engines and generators incorporated in this stone crushing and screening operation shall not consume more than a combined total of 20,000 gallons of diesel fuel in any 12 consecutive month period. Records shall be maintained of the amount of diesel fuel burned in these engines and generators each month. All records shall be retained for at least 5 years and shall be made available to the Department upon request.
5. An operable water truck equipped with a pressurized spray bar shall be kept onsite and filled with water at all times and shall be used, as needed, to prevent the emission of fugitive dust from plant roadways, and the like.
17-302-023: DuBois Regional Medical Center (P. O. Box 447, DuBois, PA 15801-0447) for operation of three 20.92 million Btu per hour natural gas/#2 oil-fired boilers in the City of DuBois, Clearfield County.
The boilers will be equipped with low NOx burners with flue gas recirculation and will primarily burn natural gas, burning #2 fuel oil only when natural gas is unavailable. Only two of the three boilers will be operated simultaneously with the remaining boiler being used as a standby unit. The boilers will, in total, emit up to 7.34 tons of carbon monoxide, 8.78 tons of nitrogen oxides, 3.18 tons of volatile organic compounds, 2.04 tons of particulate matter and 4.8 tons of sulfur oxide in any 12 consecutive month period.
The Department has determined that the boilers have been constructed and are operating, in conformance with all conditions of Plan Approval 17-302-023 as well as in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 and Subpart Dc of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources. The Department consequently intends to issue an operating permit for the operation of the respective boilers.
The Department intends to place conditions in the operating permit to be issued which are intended to ensure continued compliance with all applicable requirements as well as require appropriate record keeping practices to be employed. The following is a summary of these conditions:
1. The boilers shall only burn natural gas or #2 fuel oil with a sulfur content of 0.3% or less. The fuel oil shall not have reclaimed or waste oil or other waste materials added to it.
2. The boilers shall not burn more than 213,840 gallons of #2 fuel oil for any 12 consecutive month period. The permittee shall keep monthly records of the amount of #2 fuel oil burned. These records shall be retained on site for at least 5 years and made available to the Department upon request.
3. The boilers shall be equipped with low NOx burners with flue gas recirculation capable of achieving a nitrogen oxides emission rate (corrected to 3% oxygen) of 30 ppm when firing natural gas and 139 ppm when firing #2 fuel oil and a carbon monoxide emission rate (corrected to 3% oxygen) of 50 ppm when firing natural gas (at all loads above 25%) and 90 ppm when firing #2 fuel oil.
4. The air contaminant emissions from the operation of the boilers shall not exceed 8.78 tons of nitrogen oxides, 7.34 tons of carbon monoxide and 3.18 tons of volatile organic compounds in any 12 consecutive month period.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: Mark Wayner, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
63-00909: Ionics, Inc. (P. O. Box 560, Canonsburg, PA 15317) for surface coatings and abrasive blast operations at their Canonsburg facility in Canonsburg Borough, Washington County.
32-00206: Mears Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 157, Clymer, PA 15728) for operation of wet coal prep plant at the Clymer Tipple in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County.
56-00253: Senate Coal Mines, Inc. (One Energy Place, Suite 5100, Latrobe, PA 15650) for a coal crushing and refuse reclaim operation at the Acosta Plant in Jenner Township, Somerset County.
MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); 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 each 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 or 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 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment and informal conferences).
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 described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52 and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity and pH. 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 which 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 persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. 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 desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Coal Applications Received
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
22851601R3. The Harriman Coal Corporation (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), renewal of an existing anthracite coal preparation plant operation in Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County affecting 13.0 acres, receiving stream--none (no discharge). Application received: January 3, 2002.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.
17010107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0243094. Hepburnia Coal Company, P. O. Box I, Grampian, PA 16838. Transfer of an existing Surface Mine Permit Application from Thunder Coal Company, located in Pike Township, Clearfield County affecting 21.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Welch Run and Welch Run to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received: March 10, 2001.
17960122 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0220493. Forcey Coal, Inc., P. O. Box 225, Madera, PA 16661. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 118 acres. Receiving streams: Muddy Run and Banian Run to Muddy Run, Muddy Run to Clearfield Creek, Clearfield Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received: December 7, 2001.
17900140 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0206423. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., R. D. 3, Box 225A, Philipsburg, PA 16866. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 63.9 acres. Receiving streams: tributaries to Laurel Run to Moshannon Creek to the West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received: December 12, 2001.
McMurray District Mining Office: 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 941-7100.
56011301. NPDES Permit # N/A, Future Coal Co., Inc. (227 Franklin St., Suite 310, Johnstown, PA 15901), to operate the Westvue Mine in Shade Township, Somerset County to operate a new deep mine, Surface Acres Proposed 28, Underground Acres Proposed 423, SCP Acres Proposed 423, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, tributary to Oven Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Water Co. Application received: June 7, 2001.
30841602. NPDES Permit # PA0215562, Duquesne Light Co. (P. O. Box 457, Greensboro, PA 15338), to revise the permit for the Warwick Mine No. 2, Coal Prep Plant in Monongahela Township, Greene County to revise permit to install stream crossing, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received: October 12, 2001.
30841310. NPDES Permit # PA0046132, Duquesne Light Co. (P. O. Box 457, Greensboro, PA 15338), to revise the permit for the Warwick No. 3 Mine, Portal No. 3 in Dunkard Township, Greene County to revise post mining land use plan on 11.5 acres, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received: December 3, 2001.
32881301. NPDES Permit # PA0215538, Mears Enterprises (P. O. Box 157, Clymer, PA 15728-0157), to revise the permit the Penn Run Mine in Cherryhill Township, Greene County to add Portal #2, Surface Acres Proposed 14.0, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, unnamed tributary to Penn Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Indiana County Municipal Services Authority. Application received: December 10, 2001.
30831303. NPDES Permit # PA0013511, RAG Cumberland Res., L.P. (P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to revise permit for the Cumberland Mine in Whitely Township, Greene County to add 21 ventilation boreholes, two stream crossings (fords) and additional 3.94 surface acres, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received: December 13, 2001.
32841307. NPDES Permit # PA0092193, Tanoma Coal Co., Inc. (600 Rayne Run Rd., Marion Center, PA 15759), to renew the permit for the Tanoma Mine in Rayne Township, Indiana County to renew NPDES permit, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received: December 18, 2001.
56841306. NPDES Permit # PA0213730, Lion Mining Co. (P. O. Box 209, Jennerstown, PA 15547), to renew the permit for the Grove No. 1/E-Seam Mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County to renew permit, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received: December 10, 2001.
32951301. NPDES Permit # PA0215821, PennAmerican Coal, L.P., R. D. 1, Box 119A, Avonmore, PA 15618, to revise the permit for the Burrell Mine in Burrell Township, Indiana County to add 185 permit and subsidence control plan acres, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received: December 26, 2001.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
24920101. Tamburlin Brothers Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 1419, Clearfield, PA 16830). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip, auger and use of co-product operation in Fox Township, Elk County affecting 33.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary of Little Toby Creek, classified for the following uses: Statewide water uses: CWF. No public water supplies are within 10 miles downstream of this proposed operation. Application for reclamation only. Application received: January 4, 2002.
33020101. Cookport Coal Co., Inc. (425 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface strip operation in Perry Township, Jefferson County affecting 85.5 acres. Receiving streams: Nicely Run and unnamed tributaries, classified for the following uses: Statewide water uses: CWF. No public water supplies are within 10 miles downstream of this proposed operation. Application received: January 7, 2002.
Coal Applications Returned
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
40990204. HUD, Inc., t/a Emerald Anthracite (P. O. Box 27, 200 East Front Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hanover Township and the City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County affecting 45.2 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received October 29, 1999. Application returned: January 14, 2002.
ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION Under Act 181 of 1984, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) gives notice of an unsolicited proposal received from King Coal Sales, Inc., Philipsburg, PA, to reclaim an abandoned surface mine in Morris and Boggs Townships, Clearfield County. The Department intends to enter into negotiations with King Coal Sales, Inc. to contract for site reclamation.
The project, CN 97-08, involves reclamation of a coal refuse reprocessing site abandoned by Avery Coal Company, Inc. where bonds were forfeited to the Department under Permit No. SMP#17841606. This project also involves CN#96-22, the reclamation of a site abandoned by Graham Brothers Lumber Company where bonds were forfeited to the Department under Permit No. SMP#17820149.
King Coal Sales, Inc. proposes to revegetate 29.9 acres. All areas will be regraded to promote surface drainage and provide integration with surrounding unmined areas.
Interested parties should send comments to Richard L. Joyce, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, P. O. Box 8476, Harrisburg, PA, to be received no later than 4 p.m., February 19, 2002.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications and requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 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(a)), 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. Initial requests for 401 Water Quality Certification will be published concurrently with the permit application. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any 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. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 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 the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (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.
E51-199. St. Joseph's University, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395, City of Philadelphia, County of Philadelphia, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a boathouse, a 24 foot long by 60 foot wide boat ramp and 144 foot long by 15-foot wide floating dock in and along the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) and its floodplain for rowing activities on the river. This site is located in Fairmount Park on the western side of Kelly Drive and approximately 2,000 feet south of the Strawberry Mansion Bridge (Philadelphia, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 21.2 inches; W: 7.5 inches).
E23-418. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 6, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1525, Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing deteriorated single span bridge which carries S.R. 0100, Section 67 S over Harvey Run, a tributary to Brandywine Creek (WWF, MF) and to construct and maintain a single span prestressed concrete Adacent plank bridge having a clear span of 30 feet and an average underclearance of 3.97 feet at the same location and the same horizontal alignment. This site is located (Wilmington North, PA Quadrangle N: 22 inches; W: 13 inches).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E21-305. Dickinson College--ALLARM, P. O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013 in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To (1) construct and maintain a permanent intake and a permanent outfall structure to an unnamed tributary to Letort Spring Run (HQ-CWF); and (2) construct a maintain a created wetland in the floodway of the tributary for the purpose of creating a stormwater treatment system located approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the tributary's confluence with Letort Spring Run (Carlisle, PA Quadrangle N: 12.80 inches; W: 8.85 inches) in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1362. Pugliano Realty, 2808 Broadway Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146. Plum Borough, Allegheny County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To place and maintain fill in a de minimis area of wetlands (PEM/PSS) associated with an unnamed tributary to Thompson Run (WWF) for the purpose of constructing the Pugliano Business Park. The project is located on the north side of Old Franklin Road, approximately 1,000 feet northeast from the intersection of Old Franklin Road and Davidson Road (Braddock, PA Quadrangle N: 16.2 inches; W: 2.3 inches).
E32-416 A1. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 10-0, P. O. Box 429, Indiana, PA 15701. Burrell Township, Indiana County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To amend permit E32-416 for the placement and maintenance of additional fill in 0.02 hectare of palustrine emergent wetland for the purpose of improving safety along S.R. 0022. The project is located on S.R. 0022 approximately 4,000 feet east of the Blairsville interchange with S.R. 0119. The wetlands will be replaced along Blacklick Creek (Bolivar, PA Quadrangle N: 13.0 inches; W: 11.5 inches).
ACTIONS
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT--NPDES AND WQM PART II PERMITS INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications and requests for plan approval.
Persons aggrieved by this 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, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of 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 decisional law.
I. Municipal and Industrial Permit Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
NPDES Permit No. PA0011011, Industrial Waste, Plymouth Tube Company, P. O. Box 768, Warrenville, IL 60555-0768. This proposed facility is located in Horsham Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge from a facility located at 1005 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044, into an unnamed tributary to Park Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0055476, Sewage, Chadds Ford Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 816, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. This proposed facility is located in Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge into an unnamed tributary to Harvey's Run--3H Watershed.
NPDES Permit No. PA0025917, Sewage, Chalfont-New Britain Township Joint Sewage Authority, 1645 Upper State road, Doylestown, PA 18901-2666. This proposed facility is located in Doylestown Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge into Neshaminy Creek; 2F Watershed.
NPDES Permit No. PA0026450, Sewage, Bristol Township Authority, 1800 River Road, Croydon, PA 19021. This proposed facility is located in Bristol Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge into Delaware River (Zone 2).
NPDES Permit No. PA0052493, Sewage, Roman Delight Restaurant, 3617 Swamp Road, Fountainville, PA 18923. This proposed facility is located in Plumstead Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge in an unnamed tributary to North Branch Neshaminy Creek--2F-Neshaminy.
NPDES Permit No. PA0058343, Sewage, Bedminster Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 92, Bedminster, PA 18910. This proposed facility is located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: To discharge into an unnamed tributary to Deep Run--2D.
NPDES Permit No. PA0010961, Industrial Waste, SPS Technologies, Inc., Highland Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046. This proposed facility is located in Abington Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge into Baeder Creek, Tacony Creek and unnamed tributaries to Tacony Creek--3J, Pennypack Watershed.
NPDES Permit No. PA0055875, Sewage, Upper Hanover Authority, P. O. Box 205, East Greenville, PA 18041. This proposed facility is located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge into an unnamed tributary to Macoby Creek (Perkiomen Watershed).
NPDES Permit No. PA0024121, Sewage, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue. Bryn Mawr, PA 19101. This proposed facility is located in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge into Ridley Creek--3G.
NPDES Permit No. PA0056511, Sewage, Barry and Kristen Eves, 47 Bishop Road, Pottstown, PA 19464. This proposed facility is located in East Coventry Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge into an unnamed tributary to Pigeon Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0050342, Sewage, The Quick Group, 1045 North Westend Boulevard, Quakertown, PA 18951. This proposed facility is located in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal to discharge into Sprogels Run--3F.
WQM Permit No. 1591204, Industrial Waste, Agway Inc., P. O. Box 4741 Syracuse, NY 13221-4741. This proposed facility is located in Penn Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal of WQM Permit to inject treated groundwater back into the groundwater through infiltration beds.
WQM Permit No. 1500411 Amendment No. 1, Sewerage, Octoraro Area School District, P. O. Box 500, Route 41 and Highland Road. This proposed facility is located in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a dechlorination facility at the existing STP.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
WQM Permit No. 4501406, Sewerage, International Sports Camp, 1100 Twin Lake Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. This proposed facility is located in Jackson Township, Monroe County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The construction of a septic system to treat 6,680 gallons per day of domestic wastewater from a summer sports camp and one single permanent dwelling lot. The absorption areas are designed for a peak flow of 15,280 gpd.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. PA0026191, Sewage, Dan Verner, Borough of Huntingdon, 530 Washington Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652. This proposed facility is located in Huntingdon Borough, Huntingdon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Juniata River in Watershed 11-B.
NPDES Permit No. PA0029106, Sewage, Douglas Hileman, Chairperson, Greenfield Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 1 Box 948, Claysburg, PA 16625-9737. This proposed facility is located in Greenfield Township, Blair County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Frankstown Branch Juniata River in Watershed 11-A.
NPDES Permit No. PA0083836, Sewage, Saleta Stewart, Pine Run, Inc., 1880 Pine Run Road, Abbottstown, PA 17301-8645. This proposed facility is located in Hamilton Township, Adams County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to unnamed tributary of Conewago Creek in Watershed 7-F.
NPDES Permit No. PA0087173, Sewage, David B. Cunningham, High Point Baptist Chapel, P. O. Box 188, Geigertown, PA 19523. This proposed facility is located in Robeson Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Hay Creek in Watershed 3-C.
NPDES Permit No. PA0045004, Sewerage, Bennett Leas, Lake Meade Municipal Authority, Inc., 59 Curtis Drive, East Berlin, PA 17316-9220. This proposed facility is located in Reading Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Mud Run in Watershed 7-F.
NPDES Permit No. PA0081396, Sewerage, Irvin Peifer, Laurelwood Mobile Home Park, 204 Stone Mill Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. This proposed facility is located in Newberry Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to unnamed tributary of Bennett Run in Watershed 7-F.
NPDES Permit No. PA0042269, Sewerage, Michael Kyle, Executive Director, 130 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. This proposed facility is located in Manor Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Dry Run in Watershed 7-J.
NPDES Permit No. PA0021067, Sewerage, Joseph Ardini, Mount Joy Borough Authority, 21 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552. This proposed facility is located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Little Chickies Creek in Watershed 7-G.
WQM Permit No. 2295403 (Amendment 01-1), Sewerage, East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors, 8848 Jonestown Road, R. D. 2, Box 4323, Grantville, PA 17028-8650. This proposed facility is located in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Modifications to the construction/operation of Sewage Treatment Facilities.
WQM Permit No. 0501409, Sewerage, Gary Twigg, 213 Fillo Lane, Bedford, PA 15522. This proposed facility is located in Harrison Township, Bedford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/ operation of Sewage Treatment Facilities.
NPDES Permit No. PA0022047 and WQM Permit No. 0678203 (Amendment 01-1), Industrial Waste, Lawrence Brady, Warner-Jenkinson Company, Inc., P. O. Box 341, Reading, PA 19603. This proposed facility is located in Robeson Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Schuylkill River in Watershed 3-C and transfer of ownership from Crompton and Knowles Colors, Inc.
NPDES Permit No. PA0081744, Industrial Waste, David Vollero, York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority, 2700 Blackbridge Road, York, PA 17402-7901. This proposed facility is located in Hopewell Township, York County.
Description of Size and Scope of Proposed Operation/Activity: Authorization to discharge to unnamed tributary of Rambo Run and Ebaughs Creek in Watershed 7-I.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES Permit No. PA0216291. Industrial. Municipal Authority of the Borough of Carmichaels, 104 N. Pine Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Carmichaels Water Treatment Plant, Cumberland Township, Greene County to receiving waters named Monongahela River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0217298. Industrial. Mon River Towing, Inc., 200 Speers Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Mon River Towing, Inc., Speers Borough, Washington County to receiving waters named Monongahela River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0205338. Sewage. Donald W. Walch, 48 Brallier Drive, Ligonier, PA 15658 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Donald W. Walch Single Residence STP, Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County to receiving waters named unnamed tributary of Loyalhanna Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0217522. Sewage. Municipal Authority of the Borough of Smithton, P. O. Box 342, 615 Center Street, Smithton, PA 15479-0342 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Smithton Borough Sewage Treatment Plant, Smithton Borough, Westmoreland County to receiving waters named unnamed tributary of Youghiogheny River.
NPDES STORMWATER INDIVIDUAL PERMITS--(PAS) The following NPDES Individual Permits for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities have been issued.
These actions of the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board), Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483, by any aggrieved person under 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). Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Department's regulations governing practice and procedure before the Board may be obtained from the Board.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES Applicant Name & Receiving Permit No. Address County Municipality Water/Use PAS10U158 Thomas Fox
2601 Northwood Ave.
Easton, PA 18045Northampton Plainfield Township Little Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWFSouthcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
NPDES Applicant Name & Receiving Permit No. Address County Municipality Water/Use PAS104511 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
District 2-0
1924-30 Daisy Street
P. O. Box 342
Clearfield, PA 16830Mifflin
JuniataDerry Township
Fermanagh and LackJuniata River
Horning Run
Roaring Run
Macedonia Run
Tributaries to Juniata RiverAPPROVALS TO USE NPDES AND/OR OTHER GENERAL PERMITS The following parties have submitted: (1) Notices of Intent (NOIs) for Coverage under (1) General NPDES Permits to Discharge Wastewater into the Waters of the Commonwealth. The approval for coverage under these general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations. Monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in the general permit: (2) General Permits for Beneficial Use of Sewage Sludge or Residential Septage by Land Application in Pennsylvania; (3) General NPDES Permit Authorizing the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities to Waters of the Commonwealth; (4) Notification for First Use Application of Sewage Sludge.
The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under these general permits 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 Department approves the following coverage under the specific General Permit.
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).
The application 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.
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 Non-Exceptional 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 Non-Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge 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 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) General Permit Type--PAG-2
Facility Location Permit Applicant Name Receiving Contact Office and Municipality No. and Address Water/Use and Telephone No. Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre City
Wilkes-Barre
TownshipPAR10R240 Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority
65 Reichard St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711Laurel Run
CWFLuzerne County Conservation District
(570) 674-7991Fairview Township
York CountyPAR10Y571 DDC/DDSP
Special Purpose Warehouse
Frank Sullivan, Fac. Eng. Div., Bldg. 1-3
New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001
Marsh Run
WWFYork County Conservation District
118 Pleasant Acres Rd.
York, PA 17402
(717) 840-7430Derry Township
Dauphin County
PAR10I286 Derry Township
235 Hockersville Road
Hershey, PA 17033Spring Creek East
WWFDauphin County Conservation District
1451 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100North Middleton Township
Cumberland CountyPAR10H277 Don Backenstow
Hillcrest Farms East
30 East Slate Hill Road
Carlisle, PA 17013Conodoquinet Creek
WWFCumberland County Conservation District
43 Brookwood Avenue
Suite 4
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-7812Southwest Region: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Facility Location Permit Applicant Name Receiving Contact Office and Municipality No. and Address Water/Use and Telephone No. Allegheny County
North Versailles TownshipPAR10A538 Gary Blissman
Route 48 Project
900 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035Brush Creek/TSF Allegheny County Conservation District
(412) 241-7645Allegheny County
City of PittsburghPAR10A542 City of Pittsburgh
City-County Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219Ninemile Run/TSF Allegheny County Conservation District
(412) 241-7645Allegheny County
Plum BoroughPAR10A546 BAMAR-PA
P. O. Box 8476
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8476Pierson Run/TSF
Plumcreek/WWFAllegheny County Conservation District
(412) 241-7645Cambria County
Richland TownshipPAR101079 Berti Excavations, Inc.
334 Bloomfield Street
Suite 101
Johnstown, PA 15904UNT Solomon Run/WWF Cambria County Conservation District
(814) 472-2120Fayette County
Menallen TownshipPAR10L075 Menallen Township Sewage Authority
P. O. Box 576
New Salem, PA 15468Saltlick Run
Burnt Cabin Run
Dunlap Creek/WWFFayette County Conservation District
(724) 438-4497Washington County
Peters TownshipPAR10W193 Windmer Development
2600 Boyce Park Road
Suite 218
Pittsburgh, PA 15241Chartiers Creek/WWF Washington County Conservation District
(724) 228-6774Washington County
Cecil Township
Peters Township
Mt. Pleasant Township
Robinson Township
PAR10W196 Montour Trail Council
304 Hitman Street
Suite 3
Bridgeville, PA 15017Chartiers Creek/
WWFWashington County Conservation District
(724) 228-6774Washington County
West Finley TownshipPAR10W199 Columbia Gas Transmission
950 Manifold Road
Building C
Washington, PA 15301Spotted Tail Run/
WWFWashington County Conservation District
(724) 228-6774Washington County
North Fayette Township
PAR10W200 Charleston Holding, L.L.C.
700 Lakeside Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317Chartiers Creek/
WWFWashington County Conservation District
(724) 228-6774Washington County
Deemston Borough
N. Bethlehem Township
West Pike Run Township
PAR10W201 Tri County Joint Municipal Authority
26 Monongahela Avenue
Frederickstown, PA 15333South Branch
Pigeon Creek/WWFWashington County Conservation District
(724) 228-6774Westmoreland County
East Huntingdon TownshipPAR10X272 Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation
601 Courthouse Square
Greensburg, PA 15601UNT Belson Run/WWF Westmoreland County Conservation District
(724) 837-5271General Permit Type--PAG-3
Facility Location Permit Applicant Name Receiving Contact Office and Municipality No. and Address Water/Use and Telephone No. West Chester Borough
Chester CountyPAR230057 Wyeth Ayerst Pharmaceuticals
611 E Nields St.
West Chester, PA 19382UNT to Goose Creek--3H Watershed DEP Southeast Region
Lee Park, Suite 6010
555 North Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 832-6131London Grove Township
Chester CountyPAR500001 Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority
P. O. Box 221
Kennett Square, PA 19348UNT to White Clay Creek--3I
WatershedDEP Southeast Region
Lee Park, Suite 6010
555 North Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 832-6131
West Goshen Township
Chester CountyPAR200009 Metallurgical Products Co.
P. O. Box 598
West Chester, PA 19381UNT to Chester Creek--3G Watershed DEP Southeast Region
Lee Park, Suite 6010
555 North Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 832-6131Upper Merion Township
Montgomery CountyPAR800028 BFI Waste Services of PA
372 S. Henderson Rd.
King of Prussia, PA 19406UNT to Schuylkill River--3F Watershed DEP Southeast Region
Lee Park, Suite 6010
555 North Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 832-6131Lehigh County
Bethlehem CityPAR202202 Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
(Gardner Cryogenics)
2136 City Line Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017Lehigh River TSF DEP--NERO
Water Management
2 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
(570) 826-2511Blair County
Duncansville BoroughPAR803580 Yellow Freight System, Inc.
Duncansville Facility
10990 Roe Avenue
Mail Stop A605
Overland Park, KS 66211Blair Gap Run/CWF DEP
SCRO
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Lancaster County
Upper Leacock TownshipPAR223516 H. M. Stauffer & Sons, Inc.
33 Glenola Drive
Leola, PA 17540-0567
Mill Stream DEP
SCRO
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Chartiers Township
Washington CountyPAR116116 DBT America
2045 West Pike St.
Houston, PA 15342Drainage ditch to Chartiers Creek Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000East Deer Township
Allegheny CountyPAR236112 Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
7201 Mailton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18195
Allegheny River Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000General Permit Type--PAG-4
Facility Location Permit Applicant Name Receiving Contact Office and Municipality No. and Address Water/Use and Telephone No. Fawn Township
Allegheny CountyPAG046247 Keith A. Svitek
3074 Ridge Road
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Little Bull Creek Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000General Permit Type--PAG-5
Facility Location Permit Applicant Name Receiving Contact Office and Municipality No. and Address Water/Use and Telephone No. City of Pittsburgh
Allegheny CountyPAG056106 Sunoco Inc. (R&M)
5733 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201Chartiers Creek/Ohio River Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
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[Continued from previous Web Page] PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) 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 this 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 Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days from the date of issue of 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 decisional law.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Operations Permit issued to: Quakertown Borough, P. O. Box 727, Quakertown, PA 18957, Quakertown Borough, Bucks County on January 2, 2002.
Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 6701503 MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Dover Township Municipality Dover Township County York Type of Facility Interior/exterior repainting of two elevated welded storage tanks. Consulting Engineer Terry Myers, P.E.
C. S. Davidson, Inc.
38 N. Duke Street
York, PA 17401Permit to Operate Issued: December 31, 2001 Permit No. 2800509, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Franklin County General Authority Municipality Greene Township County Franklin Type of Facility The Department has issued an Operation Permit for revised corrosion control treatment facilities at the existing potable water filtration plant. New facilities include zinc orthophosphate and caustic soda feed systems. Consulting Engineer George D. Gustafson, P.E.
Earth Tech
196 Baker Ave.
Concord, MA 01742Permit to Operate Issued: January 7, 2002 Permit No. 2801511 MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Guilford Water Authority Municipality Guilford Township County Franklin Type of Facility This application is for the interior and exterior repainting of an existing 1 MG steel tank. Consulting Engineer Diana Young, P.E.
Buchart-Horn, Inc.
P. O. Box 15040
York, PA 17405-7040Permit to Operate Issued:
January 7, 2002 Permit No. 2800508, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mockingbirdil, Inc. Municipality Antrim Township County Adams Type of Facility Construction Permit for Well No. 2, treatment and storage facilities. Well No. 2 will be operated at a maximum rate of 25 gallons per minute. Treatment will include: granular activated carbon adsorption, cation exchange softening, reverse osmosis, hypochlorite disinfection and corrosion control. A 20,000-gallon finished water storage tank and new high service pump station are also approved for this existing, previously permitted community water system. Consulting Engineer Harry E. Bingaman, P.E.
Glace Assoc., Inc.
3705 Trindle Rd.
Camp Hill, PA 17011Permit to Construct Issued: January 7, 2002 SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT
PLAN APPROVAL
Plan Approvals Granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20a).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Plan Location:
Borough or Borough or Township Township Address County Deer Lake Borough 178 N. Third St.
Hamburg, PA 19526Schuylkill Auburn Borough 530 Bear Creek St.
Auburn, PA 17922Schuylkill Plan Description: The Department has completed its review of the Corrective Action Plan/Corrective Plan & Schedule (CAP/CP&S) submission that was transmitted to the Department on November 20, 2001. The Department's review has found it acceptable and hereby grants planning approval. The submission was sent to us on behalf of the Deer Lake Municipal Authority (DLMA), the Auburn Municipal Authority, the Borough of Deer Lake and the Borough of Auburn, all of Schuylkill County. The submissions propose a plan to identify and reduce/eliminate sources of infiltration/inflow within the DLMA's Wastewater Collection System and to upgrade the DLMA's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for improved wastewater treatment. The CAP/CP&S's goal is to eliminate the hydraulic overload at the WWTP and to bring the facility into compliance with its NPDES permit. The Department's review of the CAP/CP&S has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from the project. Any required NPDES permits or WQM permits must be obtained in the name of the municipality or authority as appropriate.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995 PREAMBLE 2
The following final 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 final reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site where 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.
For further information concerning the final report, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of a final report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following final reports:
Northeast Regional Field Office, Joseph A. Brogna, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
Jones Property (former Serafin's Service Station), City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. James V. Strickland, P.G., Geological and Environmental Associates, Inc., West Mountain Road, Plymouth, PA 18651 has submitted a Baseline Environmental Report (on behalf of Donald Jones, P. O. Box 197, Guilderland, NY 12084) concerning the identification of existing environmental conditions related to the contamination of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with gasoline constituents. The report was submitted in partial fulfillment of the Special Industrial Area standard.
Dorothy Logan Residence, Plains Township, Luzerne County. David R. Crowther, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103 submitted a combined Remedial Investigation Report and Final Report (on behalf of Dorothy Logan, Mill Street, Plains, PA 18705) concerning the characterization and remediation of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with no. 2 fuel oil constituents. The reports were submitted in order to demonstrate attainment of the site-specific standard. A revised Notice of Intent to Remediate was simultaneously submitted.
Schuylkill County Housing Authority--Coaldale Family Housing Development, Coaldale Borough, Schuylkill County. Jennifer Risser, Project Manager, Alternative Environmental Solutions, 930 Pointview Avenue, Suite B, Ephrata, PA 17522 submitted a Final Report (on behalf of Schuylkill County Housing Authority, 245 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972) concerning the remediation of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with no. 2 fuel oil constituents. The report was submitted to demonstrate attainment of remediation of the site under the Statewide health standard.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Ruth E. Swope Estate, Conoy Township, Lancaster County. Alternative Environmental Solutions, Inc., 930 Pointview Avenue, Suite B, Ephrata, PA 17522 (on behalf of the Estate of Ruth E. Swope, c/o 4717 Cardinal Drive, Columbia, PA 17512) has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with BTEX. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the Statewide Health standard.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995 PREAMBLE 3
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) requires 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. 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. A cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. 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. 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 under 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 listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following final reports:
Northeast Region: Joseph A. Brogna, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
Former Cseh Residence, Pocono Township, Monroe County. David A. Everitt III, Senior Environmental Scientist, MEA, Inc., 201 Center Street, Stockertown, PA 18083 submitted a Final Report (on behalf of Barbara Holland, E. Thunder River Drive, Tucson, AZ) concerning the remediation of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with kerosene fuel oil constituents. The report was submitted to demonstrate attainment of remediation of the site under the Statewide health standard and was approved on January 9, 2002.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Fulton Bank Adamstown Branch, Borough of Adamstown, Lancaster County. Rettew Associates, Inc., 3020 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 (on behalf of Fulton Bank, P. O. Box 4887, Lancaster, PA 17604-4887) submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and PHCs. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health standard and was approved by the Department on January 4, 2002.
Miller and Hartman Companies, East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. OXFORD Engineers & Consultants, Inc., 2621 Van Buren Avenue, Suite 500, Norristown, PA 19403 (on behalf of Miller & Hartman Companies, P. O. Box 1784, Lancaster, PA 17608-1784) has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with lead, solvents, BTEX, PHCs and PAHs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the Statewide Health standard. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health standard and was approved by the Department on January 9, 2002.
AIR QUALITY
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
01-05002A: Master Brand Cabinets, Inc. (P. O. Box 5, Littlestown, PA 17340) on January 8, 2002, for construction of four spray booths controlled by a regenerative thermal oxidizer at its Littlestown Facility in Littlestown Borough, Adams County. This facility is controlled by 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJ--National Emission Standards for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations.
01-05032: Pella Corp. (102 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219) on January 8, 2002, for construction of a window manufacturing operation controlled by a catalytic oxidizer at its Gettysburg Plant in Straban Township, Adams County.
06-05100B: Calpine Construction Finance Co., LP (5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605) on January 10, 2002, for construction of an emergency generator and six preheaters controlled by low NOx burners at Ontelaunee Energy Center in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County.
28-05001: Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. (1000 Potato Roll Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17201) on January 8, 2002, for installation of two bakery oven lines controlled by a shared catalytic oxidizer at its Chambersburg Bakery in Guilford Township, Franklin County.
ER-36-05015: Dart Container Corp. of PA (60 East Main Street, Leola, PA 17540) on January 8, 2002, for emission reduction credits for a direct injection foam processing operation at its Leola facility in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County.
67-03063A: Advanced Recycling Technology Inc. (340 South Broad Street, Hallam, PA 17406) on January 9, 2002, for construction of an industrial dryer controlled by a wet scrubber in Hallam Borough, York County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Contact: David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
08-322-001D: Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority (P. O. Box 10, Burlington, PA 18814-0010) on December 4, 2001, for construction of an 815 kW landfill gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engine in West Burlington Township, Bradford County.
18-00011C: Croda, Inc. (P. O. Box 178, Mill Hall, PA 17751-0178) on December 4, 2001, for construction of 49 volatile organic compound-containing material bulk storage tanks in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County.
49-317-003: Butter Krust Baking Co., Inc. (249 North 11th Street, Sunbury, PA 17801) on December 4, 2001, for construction of a bread and roll baking line and associated air cleaning device (a catalytic oxidizer) at Plant #2 in Northumberland Borough, Northumberland County.
41-00005A: Textron Lycoming (652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701) on December 17, 2001, for construction of an aircraft engine surface coating spray booth (ES-2) in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. The spray booth will be subject to Subpart GG of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
49-399-007A: Reagent Chemical and Research, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 208, Happy Hollow Road, Coal Township, PA 17866) on December 18, 2001, for construction of a skeet target production line and associated air cleaning devices (four fabric collectors and two hydrogen sulfide adsorption units) in Coal Township, Northumberland County.
49-310-007: Central Builder's Supply Co. (P. O. Box 152, Sunbury, PA 17801) on December 20, 2001, for construction of a wet sand and gravel processing plant in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County. This plant will be subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
41-0006B: Textron Lycoming (652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701) on December 28, 2001, for construction of a copper stripping operation in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
36-05008A: Tyson Foods, Inc. (403 South Custer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557) on January 13, 2002, for operation of a chicken processing operation at its New Holland facility in Earl Township, Lancaster County. This plan approval has been extended.
22-301-058: Department of Agriculture (2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110) on January 14, 2002, for operation of an animal health laboratory multi-chambered incinerator controlled by a venturi wet scrubber and a mist eliminator in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. This plan approval has been extended.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Leif Ericson, Program Manager, (717) 705-4702.
06-05062: Reading Housing Authority (400 Hancock Blvd., Reading, PA 19611) on January 9, 2002, for operation of the Oakbrook apartment building facility located in the City of Reading, Berks County.
06-05084: Electro Space Fabricators, Inc. (300 West High Street, Topton, PA 19562) on January 9, 2002, for operation of a sheet metal fabricating plant in the Borough of Topton, Berks County.
38-03022: Murrys, Inc. (1501 Willow Street, Lebanon, PA 17042) on January 9, 2002, for operation of a meat derived food stuff processing plant in the City of Lebanon, Lebanon County.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Leif Ericson, Program Manager, (717) 705-4702.
06-05036A: Cryovac, Inc. (P. O. Box 295, Reading, PA 19603) for operation of an expandable polystyrene foam tray manufacturing facility in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. On January 9, 2002, the Title V Operating Permit was administratively amended to add a new source. This is Revision No. 1 of the operating permit.
06-05065A: Glen-Gery Corp. (423 South Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA 19555) for operation of a brick manufacturing facility controlled by various fabric collectors in Perry Township, Berks County. On January 8, 2002, the Title V Operating Permit was administratively amended to add a new source. This is Revision No. 1 of the operating permit.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: Mark Wayner, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
04-00446: AES Beaver Valley Partners, Inc. (394 Frankfort Road, Monaca, PA 15061) on January 4, 2002, for a name change to AES Beaver Valley, LLC for their facility in Monaca, Beaver 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); 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 Permits Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
40850102R2. Northeast Energy Co. (254 Johnson Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Laurel Run Borough, Luzerne County affecting 111.1 acres, receiving stream--none (no discharge). Application received: July 16, 2001. Renewal issued: January 9, 2002.
54951301R. R & R Anthracite Coal Company (21 Wood Street, Pine Grove, PA 17963-1323), renewal of an anthracite underground mine operation in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream--none (no discharge). Application received: August 16, 2001. Renewal issued: January 9, 2002.
40900204R2. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc. (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Newport Township and City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County affecting 80.0 acres, receiving stream--none (no discharge). Application received: August 30, 2001. Renewal issued: January 9, 2002.
54940202R. Direnzo Coal Company (1389 Bunting Street, Pottsville, PA 17901-9006), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Branch Township, Schuylkill County affecting 30.3 acres, receiving stream--none (no discharge). Application received: August 31, 2001. Renewal issued: January 9, 2002.
54753038R3. Lensco Corp. (313 Pottsville Street, Minersville, PA 17954), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Cass Township, Schuylkill County affecting 67.2 acres, receiving stream--none (no discharge). Application received: May 21, 2001. Renewal issued: January 11, 2002.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
03010103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202991. Marquise Mining Corporation (3889 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA 15905). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County and Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, affecting 145.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Long Run and Sulphur Run to Kiskiminetas River; unnamed tributaries to/and Kiskiminetas River. Application received: June 11, 2001. Permit issued: January 8, 2002.
26000101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202703. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Permit revised to allow for a stream encroachment at a bituminous surface mine located in Saltlick Township, Fayette County, affecting 136.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Newmyer Run and unnamed tributaries to Little Champion Creek. Revision application received: July 5, 2001. Revision issued: January 14, 2002.
McMurray District Mining Office: 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 941-7100.
32961302. NPDES Permit # PA0214949, Senate Coal Mines, Inc. (One Energy Place, Suite 5100, Latrobe, PA 15650), to revise the permit for the Ondo in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County to add 1,130 acres underground and 25.2 surface acres and 987 acres SCPA, Surface Acres Proposed 25.2, Underground Acres Proposed 1130, SCP Acres Proposed 987, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, Ferrier Run, classified for the following uses: CWF and wildlife water supply, Yellow Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued: December 12, 2001.
30841314. NPDES Permit # PA0215368, Eberhart Coal Co. (258 Woodside--Old Frame Rd., Smithfield, PA 15478), to revise the permit for the Titus Mine in Dunkard Township, Greene County to add underground permit and subsidence control plan acres, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued: December 18, 2001.
26970702. NPDES Permit # PA0215112, Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc. (P. O. Box 124, Belle Vernon, PA 15012), to revise the permit for the LaBelle Site in Luzerne Township, Fayette County, refuse location of haul road, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued: December 18, 2001.
03971301. NPDES Permit # PA0215091, DLR Mining, Inc. (3065 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701), to revise the permit for the Ridge Mine in South Bend Township, Armstrong County to revise the existing permit and add acres, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed 145, SCP Acres Proposed 120, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued: December 19, 2001.
63831601. NPDES Permit # PA0235415, Champion Processing Inc. (P. O. Box, Coraopolis, PA 15108), to renew the permit for the Champion Prep. Plant in Robinson and North Fayette Townships, Washington and Allegheny Counties to renew permit, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, Little Raccoon Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued: December 20, 2001
56841603. NPDES Permit # PA0588504, PBS Coals, Inc. (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541), to renew the permit for the Shade Creek Prep. Plant in Shade Township, Somerset County to renew permit, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued: December 20, 2001.
11971301. NPDES Permit # PA0235423, TJS Mining Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 260 D, Shelocta, PA 15774), to operate the Morningstar Mine in Cresson and Juniata Townships, Cambria and Blair Counties, new deep mine permit, Surface Acres Proposed 20, Underground Acres Proposed 582, SCP Acres Proposed 582, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, tributary to Bear Rock Run, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, Adams Run, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Blair Gap Run Reservoir and Plane Nine Reservoir, Muleshoe Reservoir. Permit issued: December 27, 2001.
30743705. NPDES Permit # PA0214752, Dana Mining Co. of PA, Inc. (P. O. Box 1209, Morgantown, WV 26507, to transfer the permit for the Warwick No. 3 CRDA in Dunkard Township, Greene County to transfer from Duquesne Light Co., Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued: December 27, 2001.
30841307. NPDES Permit # PA0213438, RAG Emerald Resources, L.P. (P. O. Box 1020, 158 Portal Rd., Waynesburg, PA 15370), to revise the permit for the Emerald Mine in Whiteley Township, Greene County to add the No. 6 bleeder shaft, Surface Acres Proposed 27.5, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, unnamed tributary to Dyers Fork, classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued: January 2, 2002.
30001301. NPDES Permit # N/A, Dana Mining Co. of PA, Inc. (P. O. Box 1209, Morgantown, WV 26507), to operate the Crawdad Portal B Mine in Dunkard and Perry Townships, Greene County to operate a new deep mine, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued: January 7, 2002.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
64970802. John E. Marshall (R. R. 4 Box 4255, Honesdale, PA 18431-9804), commencement, operation and restoration of a small quarry operation in Berlin Township, Wayne County affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream--Rattlesnake Creek. Application received: April 28, 1997. Permit issued: January 8, 2002.
50010801. Rick Eichelberger, Inc. (1381 Flowers Lane, Marysville, PA 17053), commencement, operation and restoration of a small quarry operation in Penn and Rye Townships, Perry County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received: July 30, 2001. Permit issued: January 8, 2002.
58010849. Cecil Kilmer (R. R. 1 Box 1130, Nicholson, PA 18446), commencement, operation and restoration of a small quarry operation in Rush Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream--Gaylord Creek. Application received: September 20, 2001. Permit issued: January 8, 2002.
58010851. R & M Stone (R. R. 5 Box 206N, Montrose, PA 18801), commencement, operation and restoration of a bluestone quarry operation in Rush Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre, receiving stream--Middle Branch Wyalusing Creek. Application received: September 20, 2001. Permit issued: January 8, 2002.
58010852. Cecil Kilmer (R. R. 1 Box 1130, Nicholson, PA 18446), commencement, operation and restoration of a small quarry operation in Rush Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres, receiving stream--Gaylord Creek. Application received: September 26, 2001. Permit issued: January 8, 2002.
40010803. Barry K. Reese (R. R. 3 Box 273X, Dallas, PA 18612), commencement, operation and restoration of a small quarry operation in Franklin Township, Luzerne County, affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received: September 27, 2001. Permit issued: January 8, 2002.
8074SM3C7. M & M Stone Company (2840 West Clymer Avenue, Telford, PA 18969-0130), depth correction for an existing quarry operation in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County affecting 43l.38 acres, receiving stream--East Branch Perkiomen Creek. Application received: April 19, 2000. Correction issued: January 10, 2002.
7975SM4C3. Edison Quarry, Inc. (25 Quarry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901), renewal of NPDES Permit #PA0594270 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, receiving stream stream--Neshaminy Creek. Application received: November 14, 2001. Permit issued: January 10, 2002.
67960301C3. Codorus Stone & Supply Co., Inc. (135 Mundis Race Road, York, PA 17402), renewal of NPDES Permit #PA0223701 in East Manchester Township, York County, receiving stream--Codorus Creek. Application received: November 21, 2001. Renewal issued: January 10, 2002.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.
08010820. Benjamin Stone (R. R. 1, Box 189, Towanda, PA 18848), commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals (flagstone) permit in Sheshequin Township, Bradford County affecting 3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Susquehanna River, tributary to Susquehanna River. Application received: July 30, 2001. Permit issued: January 9, 2002.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
26980601 and NPDES Permit PA0202193. Better Materials Corp. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425-9503). Transfer of permit originally issued to Commercial Stone Co., Inc., for a large noncoal surface mine (limestone quarry) located in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, affecting 559.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Breakneck Run, to Whites Run, to Mounts Creek, to Youghiogheny River. Transfer application received: August 10, 2001. Transfer permit issued: January 10, 2002.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (43 P. S. §§ 151--161); and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124 (relating to blasting activity permits). 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.
Blasting Permits Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
21014034. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of January 31, 2003. Permit issued: January 8, 2002.
21014035. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of January 31, 2003. Permit issued January 8, 2002.
36014066. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 30, 2003. Permit issued: January 8, 2002.
40014012. 21st Century Consultants (27 Independence Road, Mountaintop, PA 18707), construction blasting for T-J Maxx Warehouse & Distribution Center in Pittston Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of October 31, 2002. Permit issued: January 9, 2002.
44014003. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866), construction blasting in Belleville Township, Mifflin County with an expiration date of March 31, 2002. Permit issued: January 9, 2002.
46014029. Schlouch, Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of August 3, 2002. Permit issued: January 9, 2002.
46014030. American Rock Mechanics, Inc. (731 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting in Trappe Borough, Montgomery County with an expiration date of August 8, 2002. Permit issued: January 9, 2002.
21024001. R & M Excavating (403 Hilltop Road, Newburg, PA 17240), construction blasting in West Pennsboro, Cumberland County with an expiration date of February 28, 2002. Permit issued: January 11, 2002.
28024001. DC Guelich Explosives (P. O. Box 245, Thomasville, PA 17364) construction blasting for Pavex, Inc. for Target Distribution Center in Guilford Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of August 31, 2002. Permit issued: January 11, 2002.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.
14024001. Orchard Creek Partnership, 1901 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, for construction blasting, located in Benner Township, Centre County, with an expected duration of 365 days. Permit issued: January 10, 2002.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
02014004. Seabright Land Corporation (470 Old Frankstown Road, Monroeville, PA 15146). Permit issued for construction activities at the Seabright Plan of Lots located in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County, with an expected duration of 3 days. Permit issued: January 7, 2002.
02024001. Trumbull Inc. (P. O. Box 98100, Pittsburgh, PA 15227-0500). Permit issued for construction activities at the Cargo Road SR3160 project located in Findlay and Moon Townships, Allegheny County, with an expected duration of 150 days. Permit issued: January 7, 2002.
These actions of the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board), Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483, by any aggrieved person under 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). Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Department's regulations governing practice and procedure before the Board may be obtained from the Board.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] 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(a)).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department certifies that the construction and operation herein 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 this 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, 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 receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of 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 decisional law.
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 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description.)
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certifications:
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E01-229. Adams County Commissioners, 111--117 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 in Mount Pleasant and Oxford Townships, Adams County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To rehabilitate and maintain Adams County Bridge No. 56 on T-428 Road (Storms Store Road) over South Branch of Conewago Creek (WWF). The rehabilitation on the bridge will include removing the fill and installing a well draining backfill and possible weep holes, strengthening the spandrel walls and wingwalls, repairing cracks, repointing stone masonry, installing a membrane water proofing below the road surface, constructing new bituminous paving and underpinning and jacketing the abutments and piers (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N: 15.0 inches; W: 11.2 inches) in Mount Pleasant and Oxford Townships, Adams County.
E07-349. Tyrone Area School District, 701 Clay Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686 in Snyder Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 4-span pedestrian bridge with spans of 97-feet each and an underclearance of 24.6-feet across the channel of Schell Run (WWF) at a point at the Tyrone High School (Tipton, PA Quadrangle N: 8.55 inches; W: 0.5 inch) in Snyder Township, Blair County. This project will permanently impact less than 0.01 acre of wetlands and temporarily impact 0.59 acre of wetlands. The amount of wetland impact is considered de minimis and wetland mitigation is not required.
E21-331. Hampden Township, 230 S. Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain 350 feet of boardwalk across a wetland area in the floodplain of an unnamed tributary to the Conodoquinet Creek (WWF) locally known as Beech Run located about 100 feet south of the Beech Run Road stream crossing (Harrisburg West, PA Quadrangle N: 2.3 inches; W: 11.6 inches) in Hampden Township, Cumberland County.
E28-291. Richard Mohn, 10599 Old Forge Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268 in Quincy Township, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 15-foot single span bridge having a 5.5-foot underclearance across the channel of Biesecker Run (CWF) at a point 3,000 feet northeast of the Mentzer Gap Road intersection for the purpose of logging (Waynesboro, PA Quadrangle N: 7.4 inches; W: 4.9 inches) in Quincy Township, Franklin County.
E31-176. Huntingdon Borough, 531 Washington Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652 in Huntingdon Borough, Huntingdon County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a swimming pool and recreational facilities within the floodway fringe of Standing Stone Creek (HQ-CWF) at a point upstream of Penn Street (Huntingdon, PA Quadrangle N: 19.7 inches; W: 0.9 inch) in Huntingdon Borough, Huntingdon County.
E31-177. Department of Natural Resources, Forestry Bureau 3-0, R. D. 1 Box 42-A, Blain, PA 17006, in Shirley Township, Huntingdon County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To (1) maintain an existing bridge having a span of 17.83 feet and an underclearance of 6.25 feet across the channel of West Licking Creek (HQ-CWF) at a point approximately 13,000 feet above its mouth; (2) replace the deck and maintain an existing bridge having a span of 19.5 feet and an underclearance of 5.83 feet across the channel of West Licking Creek (HQ-CWF) at a point approximately 12,000 feet above its mouth; (3) construct and maintain a bridge having a span of 22.5 feet and an underclearance of 5.33 feet across the channel of West Licking Creek (HQ-CWF) at a point approximately 11,200 feet upstream of its mouth; (4) construct and maintain a bridge having a span of 20.75 feet and an underclearance of 5.83 feet across the channel of West Licking Creek (HQ-CWF) at a point approximately 8,500 feet above its mouth; and (5) construct and maintain a bridge having a span of 10 feet and an underclearance of 1.17 feet across the channel of a tributary to West Licking Creek (HQ-CWF) at a point just upstream of its mouth (Aughwick, PA Quadrangle N: 19.5 inches; W: 6.4 inches, N: 19.1 inches; W: 6.7 inches; N: 18.8 inches; W: 7.0 inches; N: 18.0 inches; W: 8.1 inches; N: 18.5 inches; W: 9.3 inches respectively) in Shirley Township, Huntingdon County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E47-073. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 715, Montoursville, PA 17754. SR 0642, Bridge Over Mahoning Creek, in West Hemlock Township, Montour County, ACOE Baltimore District (Millville, PA Quadrangle N: 8.8 inches; W: 12.5 inches).
To remove the existing I-beam structure and construct, operate and maintain a 12-foot by 6.5-foot cast in place box culvert with a curb-to-curb width of 32 feet and a span of 51 feet and to relocate 155 linear feet of Mahoning Creek. The channel change is authorized to replicate the existing channel's pattern, profile and cross-section by utilizing natural channel materials without degrading the existing channel characteristics. This permit also authorizes the stabilization of 200 linear feet of riprap on the right bank and shoulder of the road.
E53-366. Harrison Township, 205 East Main Street, P. O. Box 92. Harrison Valley, PA 16927. Harrison Valley Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facility, in Harrison Township, Potter County, ACOE Baltimore District (Harrison Valley, PA Quadrangle N: 12.1 inches; W: 3.8 inches).
To construct, operate and maintain 50,000-feet of sanitary sewer line, treatment facility and outfall structure within the Cowanesque River watershed (Cold Water Fishery) for the treatment of municipal wastewater. Construction of the sanitary sewer lines will require the 25 stream crossings that are as follows:
Number of Total Length Stream Name Crossings of Crossings North Branch--Cowanesque River 4 165-feet Unnamed tributaries--North Branch 5 90-feet Cowanesque River 4 140-feet Unnamed tributaries--Cowanesque 10 130-feet Dodge Hollow Run 1 40-feet Marsh Creek 1 30-feet All sewer line crossings shall be constructed with a minimum of 3-feet of cover with concrete encasement beneath the waterways. Trench plugs or clay dikes shall be used at every sewer line crossing a waterway to ensure the hydrology of the streams is not altered. Construction of the wastewater treatment facility will require the placement of fill in the 100-year floodplain of the Cowanesque River. The placement of fill and the toe of fill slopes shall not encroach into the floodway or within 50-feet of the Cowanesque stream bank. The project will not impact wetlands while impacting 595-feet of waterway. The project is located along the eastern and western right-of-way of SR 0049 approximately 2.3-miles south and north of SR 1019 and SR 0049 intersection. This permit was issued under § 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E03-391. Richard L. Castle, 686 Jackson Road, Apollo, PA 15613. Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To stabilize and maintain existing fill placed along approximately 310 feet of the left bank of Rattling Run (CWF) and to construct and maintain a culvert crossing consisting of a 6-inch depressed 9.3-foot x 6.3-foot steel spiral rib pipe arch and a 4.0-foot corrugated metal pipe in Rattling Run (CWF) for the purpose of expanding and accessing a truck parking space. The project is located off of S.R. 2051, approximately 0.5 mile south of its intersection with S.R. 0056 (Vandergrift, PA Quadrangle N: 14.5 inches; W: 3.6 inches).
E63-508. John Sisson Motors, Inc., 470 Washington Road, Washington, PA 15301. South Strabane Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To place and maintain fill in 0.13 acre of wetlands (PEM/PSS), to extend and maintain the existing box culvert having a span of 12.0 feet and an underclearance of 5.0 feet with a 99.0 foot long box culvert having a span of 12.0 feet with an underclearance of 5.0 feet in an unnamed tributary to Chartiers Creek for the purpose of expanding the existing parking area and car storage area on applicant's dealership. The project is located on the east side of Washington Road (U.S. Route 19), approximately 600 feet north from the intersection of Washington Road, Manifold Road and Cameron Road. This permit also authorizes the construction and maintenance of two 15-inch diameter outfall structures. The applicant has met the wetland replacement requirement by contributing to the Wetland Replacement Fund. (Washington East, PA Quadrangle N: 11.6 inches; W: 12.5 inches).
E63-514. Washington County Planning Commission, 100 West Beau Street, Suite 701, Washington, PA 15301. Buffalo Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To remove the existing bridge (Brownlee Bridge No. 38) and to construct and maintain a new bridge having a span of 65.0 feet with an underclearance of 15.0 feet across the channel of Buffalo Creek (HQ-WWF) for the purpose of improving highway safety. The bridge is located on T-472, approximately 300 feet west from the intersection of T-472 and LR 62135. This permit also authorizes the construction and maintenance of a temporary road crossing in the channel of said stream, the placement and maintenance of rip-rap bank protection along the left and right banks of said stream and the removal of an existing outfall structure on the right bank of said stream and the construction and maintenance of two new outfall structures on the right bank of said stream. (Washington West, PA Quadrangle N: 0.2 inch; W: 16.8 inches).
E65-766. Easy Living Estates and Management Corporation, R. D. 4, Box 107, Ligonier, PA 15658. East Huntingdon and Hempfield Townships, Westmoreland County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain a 20-feet long, 20-feet by 8-feet box culvert having natural streambed in Belson Run (WWF) for providing access to the property. The work also includes placing and maintaining fill in 0.5 acre of wetland and placing eight 12-inch diameter pipes adjacent to the culvert in order to provide hydrology for the remaining wetlands. The project is located at the Easy Living Estates and Management New Stanton Facility along the south side of S.R. 3093. The permittee will construct 0.53 acre of replacement wetland, along with two outfall structures to Belson Run (Mt. Pleasant, PA Quadrangle N: 12.3 inches; W: 13.5 inches).
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E20-504, William M. Densmore, 1253 Bethel Green Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102. William Densmore Dock, in Summit Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Harmonsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 2.9 inches; W: 7.6 inches).
To rehabilitate and maintain a solid fill private dock measuring 10 feet wide extending approximately 40 feet from the shore of Conneaut Lake at 11393 North Shore Drive.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Plan Revision Approval under the Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act Northcentral Region: Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approved a revision to the Northern Tier, Bradford, Sullivan and Tioga Counties' Municipal Waste Management Plan on November 20, 2001.
DEP approved a revision for the Lycoming County Municipal Waste Management Plan Update 2000 on December 11, 2001.
Persons aggrieved by this 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 Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action 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 to 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 decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge this action, the appeal 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 document 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.
The plan revision is a public document and may be viewed at the DEP Regional Office previously noted.
Questions concerning this approval should be directed to Sally Lohman, Chief, Waste Planning Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472; or to Ronald Sommers, Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management at the Regional Office previously noted.
Recycling Grant Awards under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act The Department of Environmental Protection announces the following grants to municipalities for recycling programs under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (act) (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904).
Grant funds are used to develop and implement recycling programs. Municipalities and counties are eligible for up to 90% funding of approved recycling program costs. Municipalities considered financially distressed under the Financial Distressed Communities Act are eligible to receive funding for an additional 10% of approved costs. All grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of the act and the availability of moneys in the Recycling Fund.
Inquiries regarding the grant offerings should be directed to Todd Pejack, Recycling Grants Coordinator, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Act 101 Section 902 Recycling Development and Implementation GrantsMunicipal Applicant Project Type Total Project Costs Recommendation Southeast Region
1 Chester County Office Recycling and Recycling Education $81,106 $72,914 Southcentral Region
2 City of Harrisburg
Dauphin CountyCurbside Recycling and Yard Waste Collection $411,482 $370,334 Southwest Region 3 South Union Township
Fayette CountyYard Waste Recycling and Recycling Education $220,000 $198,000 4 Peters Township
Washington CountyCurbside Recycling and Home Composting $26,283 $23,654 5 City of Jeannette
Westmoreland CountyRecycling Center Improvements $413,108 $371,797 Northwest Region
6 Millcreek Township
Erie CountyCurbside Recycling and Recycling Education $243,926 $211,433 Total $1,395,905 $1,248,132
Availability of Brownfields Inventory Grants under the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hereby announces the availability of Brownfields Inventory Grants under the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA). Under the Brownfields Inventory Grant Program, DEP will provide grants to municipalities and economic development agencies to inventory the brownfield properties in their areas. If the brownfield properties are available for redevelopment, the grantee will gather information about infrastructure, suspected or confirmed environmental contamination and other related information. The grantee will then list the site on the Pennsylvania SiteFinder (formerly the Pennsylvania Brownfields Directory).
This is the fifth round of grants under the Brownfields Inventory Grant Program. Under this round of grants, DEP will consider grant applications to inventory brownfield properties in all counties or municipalities throughout this Commonwealth. The following counties and/or their respective municipalities are not currently in the Brownfields Inventory Grant Program and are encouraged to apply: Bradford, Cameron, Carbon, Clarion, Clearfield, Delaware, Elk, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Lebanon, McKean, Monroe, Pike, Potter, Sullivan, Tioga, Venango, Warren, Wayne and Wyoming.
Municipalities and economic development agencies may apply to DEP for the grants by submitting an application, available by calling the DEP Land Recycling and Cleanup Program, (717) 783-7816. The application package may also be downloaded from DEP's website at: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/landrecy/default.htm. Grant applications for this round of grants must be received by DEP on or before February 28, 2002.
If the grant is approved, the grantee will be paid $1,000 for each brownfield site that is identified and entered into the Pennsylvania SiteFinder. Grants are limited to $50,000.
The Brownfields Inventory Grants will be issued under the authority of the HSCA. The HSCA authorizes DEP to investigate and assess potential releases of hazardous substances. This includes collecting information concerning sites that are potentially contaminated with hazardous substances and may need assessment or cleanup. Funds for the Brownfields Inventory Grants will be provided out of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund.
The term ''brownfields'' shall be defined as properties that are abandoned, idled or underutilized industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is impeded by real or perceived environmental contamination.
The term ''municipality'' shall include any county, city, borough or township government in this Commonwealth.
The term ''economic development agency'' shall include:
(1) Any redevelopment authority created under the Urban Redevelopment Law.
(2) Any industrial development agency as that term is defined in the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Act.
(3) Any industrial and commercial development authority created under the Economic Development Financing Law.
(4) Any area loan organization as that term is defined in the Capital Loan Fund Act.
(5) Any other Commonwealth or municipal authority which acquires title or an interest in property.
(6) Municipalities or municipal industrial development or community development departments organized by ordinance under a home rule charter which buy and sell land for community development purposes.
(7) Tourist promotion agencies or their local community-based nonprofit sponsor which engage in the acquisition of former industrial sites as part of an ''industrial heritage'' or similar program.
(8) Conservancies engaged in the renewal or reclamation of an industrial site.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 02-144. Filed for public inspection January 25, 2002, 9:00 a.m.]
