1612 Applications, actions and special notices  

  • DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

    Applications, Actions and Special Notices


    APPLICATIONS

    [28 Pa.B. 4959]

    APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

    [National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]

    DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

    (Part I Permits)

       The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface 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 effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.

       Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

       Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received 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 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 30-day comment period, the Water 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, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above 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 Richard Adams at (717) 327-3666. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


    Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.

       Northeast Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

       PA 0063835.  Industrial waste, Burroughs Fuels, Inc., 1450 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

       This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater into Mud Run in Kidder Township, Carbon County.

       The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  aquatic life, cold water fishery, high quality, water supply and recreation.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .00072 mgd are:

    MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
    ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    Benzene.001.002.0025
    Total BTEX.100.200.250
    Toluenemonitor and report
    Ethylbenzenemonitor and report
    Xylenemonitor and report
    MTBEmonitor and report

       The EPA waiver is in effect.


       Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

       PA 0082457.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Alexandria Borough Water Authority, P. O. Box 336, Alexandria, PA 16611.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Robinson Run, in Porter Township, Huntingdon County.

       The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was United Water Company located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.003 mgd are:

    AverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    Total Suspended Solids306075
    Total Aluminum4810
    Total Iron245
    Total Manganese122.5
    pH6--9

       Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0082791, Amendment No. 2.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4953, Chester County Solid Waste Authority (Lanchester Landfill), 7224 Division Highway, Narvon, PA 17555.

       This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Conestoga River, in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County.

       The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in Lancaster City, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.107 mgd are:

    AverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    pH6.0--9.0
    Total Suspended Solids100.0200.0250.0
    CBOD545.090.0112.0
    NH3-N
       (5-1 to 10-31)14.028.035.0
       (11-1 to 4-30)42.084.0105.0
    Total Phosphorus4.49.011.0
    Total Residual Chlorine0.91.8
    Oil and Grease15.030.0
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
       (10-1 to 4-30)4,000/100 ml as a geometric average
    Total Thallium0.0580.120.14
    Total Aluminum14.529.036.0
    Total Iron43.587.0109.0
    Dissolved Iron8.717.421.8

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 100 for a design flow of 0.087 mgd are:

    AverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    pH6.0--9.0
    Total Suspended Solids100.0200.0250.0
    CBOD5100.0200.0250.0
    NH3-N
       (5-1 to 10-31)20.040.050.0
       (11-1 to 4-30)60.0120.0150.0
    Total Copper0.050.10.13
    Total Thallium0.10.20.25
    Total Zinc1.02.02.5
    Total Aluminum0.40.81.0
    Total Iron3.57.0
    Naphthalenemonitor
    Heptachlormonitor
    Total Residual Chlorinemonitor

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 for a design flow of 0.02 mgd are:

    AverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    pHmonitor
    Total Ironmonitor
    Dissolved Ironmonitor
    Total Aluminummonitor
    Oil and Greasemonitor
    NH3-Nmonitor

       Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

       The EPA waiver is in effect.


       Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3666.

       PA 0010596.  SIC:  2011, Shamokin Township Realty, Inc., 1100 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

       This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated industrial waste to Bennys Run in Shamokin Township, Northumberland County.

       The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

       For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located approximately 60 miles downstream.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.035 mgd, are:

    SpecificMonthlyDailyInstantaneous
    SubstanceAverageMaximumMaximum
    BOD54284105
    TSS60120150
    NH3-N
       (5-1 to 10-31)102025
       (11-1 to 4-30)306075
    Oil and Grease153030
    Chlorine Residual (T)1.02.3
    Fecal Coliforms400/100 ml as a geometric mean
    pH6.0--9.0 su at all times

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0209716.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Thomas G. Kitchen, P. O. Box 183, Laporte, PA 18626.

       This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Unnamed Tributary of Mill Creek in Laporte Township, Sullivan County.

       The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0011 mgd, are:

    AverageAverageInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    CBOD51020
    TSS2040
    Total Cl2 Residualdechlorinate0.05
    Fecal Coliforms
       (5-1 to 9-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
       (10-1 to 4-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
    pH6.0--9.0 at all times

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0209724.  SIC:  4952, H. H. Knoebel Sons, Inc. (Lake Glory Campground), R. R. 1, P. O. Box 317, Elysburg, PA 17824-0317.

       This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Roaring Creek in Cleveland Township, Columbia County.

       The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

       For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Sunbury Municipal Authority located 20.1 river miles downstream on the Susquehanna River.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.01 mgd, are:

    AverageInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthlyMaximum
    CBOD52550
    Total Suspended Solids3060
    Total Cl2 Residual24.6
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
       (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
    pH6.0--9.0 at all times

       Other Conditions:  none.

       The EPA waiver is in effect.


       Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

       PA 0023892.  Sewage, Masontown Municipal Authority, Two Court Street, Masontown, PA 15461.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Bessemer Sewage Treatment Plant (Plant No. 1) in Masontown Borough, Fayette County.

       The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Cats 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 Masontown Borough WW located on the Monongahela River.

       Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.2 mgd.

    Concentration (mg/l)
    AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
    CBOD52537.550
    Suspended Solids304560
    Total Residual Chlorine
       (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
       (37th month--expiration)1.03.3
    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
    pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0023906.  Sewage, Masontown Municipal Authority, Two Court Street, Masontown, PA 15461.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Masontown Municipal Authority Sewage Treatment Plant in Masontown Borough, Fayette County.

       The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of the Monongahela River, 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 Masontown Borough W.W. located on the Monongahela River.

       Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.4 mgd.

    Concentration (mg/l)
    AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
    CBOD52537.550
    Suspended Solids304560
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
       (10-1 to 4-30)60,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
    Total Residual Chlorine
       (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
       (37th month--expiration)1.03.3
    pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0090981.  Sewage, German Township, R. D. 1, Box 287, McClellandtown, PA 15458.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Footedale STP in German Township, Fayette County.

       The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Dunlap Creek, 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 Brownsville Water Company.

       Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .085 mgd.

    Concentration (mg/l)
    AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
    CBOD5253850
    Suspended Solids304560
    Ammonia Nitrogen
       (5-1 to 10-31)5.58.311.0
       (11-1 to 4-30)16.524.833.0
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
       (10-1 to 4-30)6,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
    Total Residual Chlorine1.33.1
    pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

       Other Conditions:  None.

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0096911.  Sewage, R&M Manufacturing, Sales and Service, Inc., P. O. Box 750, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from R&M Manufacturing Sales and Services, Inc. STP in Whiteley Township, Greene County.

       The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Dyers Fork, 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 Masontown Borough Water Works.

       Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .0006 mgd.

    Concentration (mg/l)
    AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
    CBOD52550
    Suspended Solids3060
    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
       (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
       (37th month--expiration)1.43.3
    pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

       The EPA waiver is in effect.


       Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.

       PA 0032638.  Sewage. Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park, P. O. Box 747, 2727 Pennsylvania Avenue, Warren, PA 16365.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Brokenstraw Creek in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.

       The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, Venango County, approximately 87.0 miles below point of discharge.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.0125 mgd, are:

    AverageInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    CBOD52550
    TSS3060
    Ammonia-Nitrogen
       (5-1 to 10-31)5.511.0
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
       (10-1 to 4-30)10,700/100 ml as a geometric average
    Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
    pH6.0--9.0 at all times

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0222593.  Sewage, William C. Hickman, 104 Atlantic Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037.

       This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to an unnamed tributary of Sixteen Mile Creek in North East Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.

       The receiving water is classified for warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There are no potable water supplies affected by this discharge.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.00168 mgd, are:

    Effluent Concentration (mg/l)
    AverageInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthlyMaximum
    CBOD52550
    Total Suspended Solids3060
    NH3-N
       (5-1 to 10-31)24
       (11-1 to 4-30)612
    Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
    Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
    Phosphorus1.0
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
       (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
    pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

    DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

    Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law

    (Part II Permits)

       The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the following: name, address and telephone number; identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed and a concise statement in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protest. Each writer will be notified in writing of the time and place if a hearing or conference concerning the plan, action or application to which the protest relates is held. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit applications and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.

       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 for industrial waste and sewage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

       Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707. Persons who wish to review any of these applications should contact Mary DiSanto at (717) 705-4732.

       A.  3198401.  Sewage, submitted by Allen Betts, Jr., R. R. 1, Box 409A, Huntingdon, PA 16652 in Smithfield Township, Huntingdon County to construct a small flow sewage treatment system to serve their existing residence and correct a malfunctioning onlot system was received in the Southcentral Region on September 9, 1998.

       A.  2298202.  Industrial waste, submitted by Wenger's Feed Mill, Inc., 111 West Harrisburg Avenue, Rheems, PA 17570-0026 in Lykens Township, Dauphin County to construct a new feed mill was received in the Southcentral Region on September 17, 1998.

       Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.

       WQM Permit No. 6198402.  Sewage. Cranberry Venango County General Authority, P. O. Box 378, Seneca, PA 16346. This project is for the relocation/replacement of a pump station and for a forcemain extension in Cranberry Township, Venango County.

       WQM Permit No. 2598413.  Sewage. Woodberry Development, Inc., Tannery Road Subdivision, 4720 Wattsburg Road, Erie, PA 16504. This project is for the construction and operation of a small flow treatment facility to serve four residences in Fairview Township, Erie County.

       WQM Permit No. 6298411.  Sewage. City of Warren, 318 West Third Avenue, Warren, PA 16365-2388. This project is for the construction of the rerated sewage treatment facility in the City of Warren, Warren County.

       WQM Permit No. 2598414.  Sewage. Robert R. Smith SFTF, 10301 Lake Pleasant Road, Waterford, PA 16441. This project is for the construction and operation of a small flow treatment facility to serve four residences in Greene Township, Erie County.

       WQM Permit No. 2098411.  Sewage, Marvin N. Hamilton, SRSTP, 12256 North Watson Run Rd., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. This project is for the construction of a single residence sewage treatment plant in Vernon Township, Crawford County.

       Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

       A.  9084-S, Amendment No. 1.  Sewerage. City of Jeannette Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 168, Jeannette, PA 15644. Application for the construction and operation of an ultraviolet disinfection system at the existing Jeannette WWTP located in Penn Borough, Westmoreland County.

       A.  0298410.  Sewerage. Richland Township, 4011 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044. Application for the construction and operation of sewers and appurtenances to serve the Bakerstown Area located in Richland Township, Allegheny County.

       A.  0498404.  Sewerage. H. Dale Musgrave, 140 Brewer Road, Freedom, PA 15042. Application for the construction and operation of a small flow sewage treatment plant to serve the Musgrave residence located in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.

    INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

    (PAS)


    NPDES Individual

       The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface 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 and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided in the permit as erosion and sedimentation control measures and facilities which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.

       Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision of 40 CFR 123.24(d).

       Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above 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 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 30-day comment period, the 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 sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office noted above 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.

       Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.

       NPDES Permit PAS10-G339.  Stormwater. Morgan Brothers Builders, 288 Lancaster Ave., Box 1074, Frazer, PA 19355, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in East Vincent Township, Chester County, to unnamed tributary to French Creek.

       NPDES Permit PAS10-G340.  Stormwater. Gambone Brothers, P. O. Box 287, Fairview Village, PA 19409, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in East Goshen Township, Chester County, to East Branch of Ridley Creek.

       NPDES Permit PAS10-G341.  Stormwater. Dominion Corporation Center Assoc., c/o Realen Properties, 725 Talamore Drive, P. O. Box 2002, Ambler, PA 19002, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, to Little Valley Creek.

       Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

       Northampton County Conservation District, District Manager, R. R. 4, Greystone Building, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211.

       NPDES Permit PAS10U099.  Stormwater. Tim Buck, Box 363, Kulpsville, PA 19443, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Moore Township, Northampton County, to Monocacy and Catasauqua Creeks.

    SAFE DRINKING WATER


    Applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).

       Southeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.

       A.  1598512.  Public water supply. University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692. This proposal involves the improvement of an existing corrosion control treatment system. The sodium silicate will be replaced by pH adjustment and the addition of a phosphate inhibitor in East Marlborough Township, Chester County.

       Northeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

       4098504.  Public water supply. Sandy Run Water Association, Nelson Contress, R. R. 1, Sandy Run, Freeland, PA 18224. This proposal involves construction of a new wellhouse and treatment building along with the new finished water-storage tank. It is located in Freeland Borough, Luzerne County. Engineer: John G. Synoski, PE/Schumacher Engineering, Inc.

       4898503.  Public water supply. Greenwaltz Water Company, Ted Williams, President, 2521 Delabole Rd., Bangor, PA 18013. This proposal involves developing an existing well (W-1) as a bulk water source for drinking water. Engineer: Andrew J. Woods, PE, East Penn Engineering, Co., LTD.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4708.

       A.  0698507.  Public water supply. Citizens Utilities Water Company of Pennsylvania, South Heidelberg Township, Berks County. Responsible Official: Brian J. Hassinger, P.E., General Manager, 4 Wellington Boulevard, Wyomissing Hills, PA 19610. Type of Facility: Public water supply well no. 27 with disinfection to serve Heidelberg Run West Development. Consulting Engineer: Daniel J. Castellani, P.E., Entech Engineering Inc., 4 South 4th Street, P. O. Box 32, Reading, PA 19603.

       Bureau of Water Supply Management: Division of Drinking Water Management, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105. Contact: Godfrey C. Maduka, (717) 787-9037.

       A.  9996217.  Great Spring Waters of America, Inc., P. O. Box 499, Poland Spring, Maine 04274; Kristin Tardiff, Eastern Region Water Resources Manager. Applicant requests Department approval for a major permit amendment to replace their well no. 1 with a new production well located in Poland, Maine. The following bottled water brands will be marketed in Pennsylvania: Poland Spring Natural Spring Water, Poland Spring Sparkling Spring Water, Deer Park Spring Water, Deer Park Distilled Water, Ice Mountain Spring Water, Great Bear Natural Spring Water and Poland Spring Distilled Water.

    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 and 303 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 identifies 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 or Statewide health standard to remediate a site 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 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 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 and shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.

       For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the Department's Regional Office under 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:

       Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4705.

       Distribution Pole 35066S25565, Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with PCBs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Columbia Ledger on September 16, 1998.

       Distribution Pole 33817S26828, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with PCBs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Columbia Ledger on September 16, 1998.

       Distribution Pole 20647S32034, Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with PCBs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Carlisle Sentinel on June 16, 1998.

       Distribution Pole 28544S35576, South Hanover Township, Dauphin County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with PCBs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Patriot News on July 22, 1998. This corrects a notice in the September 5, 1998 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

       American Insulator, New Freedom Borough, York County. Franklin Center, Inc., c/o James R. Holley & Assoc., Inc., 18 South George Street, Suite 501, York, PA 17401 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and PHCs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the York Daily Record on September 11, 1998.

       Northcentral Regional Office: Michael C. Welch, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 321-6525.

       Distribution Pole No. 17026N38879, Woodward Township, Lycoming County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with PCBs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette on July 22, 1998.

    LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

    Under Act 2, 1995

    Preamble 2


    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 304 and 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 a site-specific standard or who intend to remediate a site in 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 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 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 and 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 cleanup standard, in whole or in part, and for sites determined to be located in Special Industrial Areas. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area by the person conducting remediation. For the sites identified, a municipality 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, a municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of a site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of a site. For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the Department's Regional Office under 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 1 (800) 654-5984.

       The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:

       Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4705.

       Jomax Garment Factory, City of York, York County. Redevelopment Authority of City of York, One Market Way West, York, PA 17401 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with heavy metals and site groundwater contaminated with solvents. The applicant proposes to remediate the site as a Special Industrial Area. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the York Daily Record on September 1, 1998.

       Conrad's Delicatessen, City of York, York County. York Hospital Federal Credit Union, 1001 South George Street, York, PA 17405 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX, PAHs and PHCs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site as a Special Industrial Area. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the York Daily Record on September 15, 1998. The applicant withdrew a previously submitted Notice of Intent to Remediate to meet the site-specific standard at this site.

    SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

    RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITIES


    Applications submitted 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.

       Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Lee Park, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

       A.  301077.  Safety Kleen (PPM) Inc., 4105 Whitaker Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124. This application was submitted for the modification of an existing residual waste transfer station permit to allow for the processing of wastewater containing less than 50 ppm of PCBs. The application was also submitted to formally reflect the name change of the facility from Laidlaw Environmental Services (Tucker) Inc. to Safety Kleen (PPM) Inc. as a result of a recent merger between the two companies. The application was received in the Southeast Regional Office on September 4, 1998.

    AIR QUALITY

    Notice of Plan Approval and Operating Permit Applications

    Nonmajor Sources and Modifications

       The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State operating permit and Title V operating permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the 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.

       The Department has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities. Although the sources covered by these applications may be located at a major facility, the sources being installed or modified do not trigger major new source review or prevention of significant deterioration requirements.

       Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Offices identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule an appointment.

       Persons wishing to file protests or comments on the proposed plan approval and/or operating permits must submit the protest or comment within 30 days from the date of this notice. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Any comments or protests filed with the Department's 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 the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.

       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.

    OPERATING PERMITS


    Applications received and intent to issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015).

       Northeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (717) 826-2531.

       35-320-001:  Eureka Security Printing Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 147, Jessup, PA 18434) for operation of a printing system in Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County.

       39-310-014:  Coplay Aggregates, Inc. (5101 West Coplay Road, P. O. Box 58, Northampton, PA 18067) for operation of a stone crushing plant in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.

       48-301-043:  George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc. (2165 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014) for operation of a crematory incinerator in Moore Township, Northampton County.

       48-322-001A:  Grand Central Sanitary Landfill (1963 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072) for operation of a landfill gas collection system in Plainfield Township, Northampton County.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.

       06-1040A:  East Penn Mfg. Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536-0147) for a secondary lead smelter and associated sources controlled by seven fabric collectors, spray scrubber, demister and two wetted packed bed scrubbers in Richmond Township, Berks County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart L, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and 40 CFR 63, Subpart X, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories.

       06-1069A:  East Penn Mfg. Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536-0147) for a wastewater treatment plant controlled by three fabric collectors in Richmond Township, Berks County. This source is subject to 40 CFR 61, Subpart E, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

       07-302-031:  Appleton Papers Inc. (100 Paper Mill Road, Roaring Spring, PA 16673-1488) for operation of the power boiler No. 4, in Roaring Spring Borough, Blair County. This source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart Db, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

       07-313-007A:  Appleton Papers Inc. (100 Paper Mill Road, Roaring Spring, PA 16673-1488) for bleach plant operations controlled by a packed column wet scrubber at their Spring Mill Facility in Roaring Spring Borough, Blair County. This source is subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart S, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

       21-2005A:  Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institute (SCI) (P. O. 598, Camp Hill, PA 17001) for installation of a baghouse to control the particulate matter emissions and opacity from the exhaust gases on the existing boilers located at 2520 Lisburn Road in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.

       21-310-031A:  Valley Quarries, Inc. (P. O. Box J, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for a limestone crushing plant controlled by wet suppression and a fabric filter in Southampton Township, Cumberland County. Several sources within the plant are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

       67-3018A:  Penn-Mar Castings, Inc. (500 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331) for two sand mixers and two welding tables controlled by a fabric filter in Hanover Borough, York County.

       Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3637.

       08-313-050A:  OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848) for operation of a molybdenum alloy calciner, associated processing equipment and associated air cleaning devices (a fabric collector and HEPA filter) in Department 83, Building 41 in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.

       08-399-034C:  OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848) for operation of various pieces of molybdenum powder handling equipment and associated air cleaning devices (a fabric collector and HEPA filter) in Department 83, Building 41 in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.

       08-313-003C:  OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848) for operation of various television phosphor drying ovens and furnaces and associated air cleaning device (a packed bed scrubber) in Department 022, Building 10, in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.

       08-313-038G:  OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848) for operation of a scrap tungsten crushing and screening operation and associated air cleaning devices (a cartridge collector and absolute filter) in Department 009, Building 25A, in Towanda Borough, Bradford County.

       18-318-013A:  Avis America (P. O. Box 420, Avis, PA 17721) for operation of various modular home manufacturing operations in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County.

       60-302-008:  BBA Nonwovens Simpsonville, Inc. (P. O. Box 20, Lewisburg, PA 17837) for operation of a natural gas/no. 6 fuel oil-fired boiler previously owned and operated by International Paper Company, Veratec Division, in Kelly Township, Union County.

       14-313-035A:  Rutgers Organics, Inc. (201 Struble Road, State College, PA 16801) for operation of a chemical process facility (MMPDC Intermediate) and associated air cleaning devices (various condensers, two packed tower scrubbers and a regenerative thermal oxidizer) in College Township, Centre County.

       19-317-007D:  Wise Foods, Inc. (228 Raseley Street, Berwick, PA 18603-4599) for operation of a potato chip fryer (Fryer A) and associated air cleaning device (an oil mist eliminator) in Berwick Borough, Columbia County.


    Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits

       Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to the following facilities. These facilities are major facilities subject to the operating permit requirements under Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F (relating to operating permit requirements) and G (relating to Title V operating permits).

       Appointments to review copies of the Title V application, proposed permit and other relevant information must be made by contacting Records Management at the regional office telephone number noted. For additional information, contact the regional office noted.

       Interested persons may submit written comments, suggestions or objections concerning the proposed Title V permit to the regional office within 30 days of publication of this notice. Written comments submitted to the Department during the 30-day public comment period shall include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, along with the reference number of the proposed permit. The commentator should also include a concise statement of objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.

       The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the public comment period and will provide 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.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Attn: Kanubhai L. Patel, (717) 705-4702.

       36-05005:  Heritage Custom Kitchens, Inc. (215 Diller Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557) located in New Holland Borough, Lancaster County. The facility manufactures high quality wood custom kitchen cabinets. The operations primarily emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).

    PLAN APPROVALS


    Applications received and intent to issue Plan Approvals under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015).

       Northeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (717) 826-2531.

       54-313-073A:  Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (P. O. Box 351, Tamaqua, PA 18252) for modification of the nitrogen trifluoride north plant at the facility located on R. R. 1, Rush Township, Schuylkill County.

       66-320-001:  The Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co. (P. O. Box 32, Mehoopany, PA 18629) for installation of two rotogravure printing lines at the facility located on Route 87, Washington Township, Wyoming County.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.

       06-1069C:  East Penn Mfg. Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536-0147) for a battery assembly line controlled by a fabric collector at S-1 and a battery operation controlled by a packed bed scrubber at S-1 in Richmond Township, Berks County. This source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart KK, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

       06-5037A:  McConway & Torley Corp. (230 Railroad Street, Kutztown, PA 19530) for the pit ventilation system controlled by a fabric collector in Kutztown Borough, Berks County.

       36-03071:  Humane League of Lancaster (2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602) for installation of two animal crematories in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County.

       67-304-043A:  DONSCO, Inc. (P. O. Box 2001, Wrightsville, PA 17368) for modification of the existing iron foundry melt shop to include the installation of two electric furnaces in Wrightsville, York County.

       Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3637.

       14-399-015:  TRS Ceramics, Inc. (2820 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801) for construction of a ceramic powder mixing/molding process and associated air cleaning device (a cartridge collector) in College Township, Centre County.

       08-302-041:  Cummings Lumber Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 6, Troy, PA 16947) for construction of a wood-fired boiler and associated air cleaning devices (two mechanical collectors) in Troy Township, Bradford County. This boiler will be subject to Subpart Dc of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

       08-399-019C:  OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848) for construction of a chemical reactor (cobalt recovery) and associated air cleaning device (a condenser) in Building 25A in Towanda Borough, Bradford County.

       14-399-009H:  Murata Electronics North America, Inc. (1900 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801) for construction of two ceramic chip capacitor binder removal ovens and associated air cleaning devices (electrically-heated afterburners) in Ferguson Township, Centre County.

       Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.

       25-957A:  Hanes Erie, Inc. (2733 West 11th Street, Erie, PA 16505) for construction of a new paint spray line in Millcreek Township, Erie County.

       25-197A:  Erie Bronze and Aluminum Co. (6300 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16505) for construction of two 450 kW furnaces, one furnace rated at 300 kW and installation of a fabric collector in Fairview Township, Erie County.

       25-316-006A:  International Paper Co., Erie Mill (1540 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533) for minor modification of Operating Permit 25-316-006; bleach plant scrubbers, for the addition of peroxide flow and monitoring equipment, and applicable adjustments to scrubber fluids in Erie, Erie County.

    REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

    (RACT)

    Public Hearing

       The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 1998, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Air Quality conference room at the Meadville Regional Office located at 230 Chestnut Street.

       The hearing is for the Department to accept testimony concerning the Department's decision to approve, with conditions, the revised Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plans by American Refining Group, Inc. Bradford Refinery (formerly Witco Corp., Bradford) 77 North Kendall Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701 located in Bradford, McKean County to meet the requirements under 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91--129.95 (RACT), concerning the emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) from various air contamination sources. The final RACT proposals will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan.

       The proposed SIP revisions do not adopt new regulations. They incorporate the provisions and requirements contained in RACT approvals for these facilities to comply with current regulations.

       The preliminary RACT determinations, if finally approved, will be incorporated into Plan Approvals and/or Operating Permits for the facilities and will be submitted to the EPA as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan.

       The following is a revised summary of the preliminary NOx/VOC RACT determination for American Refining Group, Inc.:

    SourceControlEmission Limit
    Boiler #3unit derated to 99 MMBTU/hr0.41#NOx/MMBTU, 120 TPY
    12,000 gallons refinery oil per day
    Boiler #4unit derated to 99 MMBTU/hr0.41#NOx/MMBTU, 120 TPY
    12,000 gallons refinery oil per day
    Boiler #5boiler tune-up0.5#/MMBTU, 84.5 #/hr
    Heaterspresumptive RACT<
    20MMBTU/hr heat input
    Hirt Burnerpresumptive RACT<
    20MMBTU/hr heat input
    gasoline loadingvapor recovery unit
    storage tanks>40,000 galvapor pressure<1.5 psia
    oil/water separatorsless than 200 gal VOC per day
    fugitive equipment leaksLDAR (25 Pa. Code § 129.58)

       For the above facility, a public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the above proposed Operating Permit and the proposed SIP revisions. The public hearing is scheduled as follows: Meadville Regional Office, Air Quality conference room, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, on Tuesday, October 20, 1998, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

       Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Matthew Williams, Air Pollution Control Engineer, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494, (814) 332-6940 at least 1 week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes and two written copies of the oral testimony are required. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony in its own behalf.

       Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Matthew Williams at (814) 332-6940 or the Pennsylvania AT&T relay service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

       Those unable to attend the hearing but wish to comment should provide written comments to Matthew Williams, Air Pollution Control Engineer, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494. Comments should be submitted within 30 days of the date of this publication notice.

       All the pertinent documents (applications, review memos and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Meadville Regional Air Quality Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the Department contact person noted previously.

    MINING

    APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES

       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 above 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 the 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. The 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 above, 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 above-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.

       Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.

    Coal Applications Received

       17950115.  Larson Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 96, Kylertown, PA 16847), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a change in land use from a postmining land use of forestland to industrial/commercial, Morris, Cooper and Graham Townships, Clearfield County. Application received September 4, 1998.

       17980120.  R. B. Contracting (R. D. 1, Box 13, Curwensville, PA 16833), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine permit in Westover Borough, Clearfield County affecting 64.1 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Chest Creek. Application received September 10, 1998.

       14663003.  Power Operating Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 25, Osceola Mills, PA 16666), major revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit to apply biosolids (stabilized sewage sludge) to enhance vegetation on a 920 acre site in Rush Township, Centre County. Application received September 10, 1998.

       Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.

       26823024R.  Robert Sperko (R. D. 1, Box 400 H, McClellandtown, PA 15458). Renewal application received for continued reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in German Township, Fayette County, affecting 22.2 acres. Receiving streams: North Branch of Browns Run and South Branch of Browns Run to Monongahela River. Renewal application received: September 15, 1998.

       Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.

       24980104.  Fairview Coal Company (P. O. Box R, Ridgway, PA 15853) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Horton Township, Elk County affecting 58.4 acres. Receiving streams: An unnamed tributary to Johnson Run and an unnamed tributary to Little Toby Creek. Application to include a postmining land use change from forestland to wildlife habitat on the lands of John L. and Margaret A. Buhler. Application received September 15, 1998.

       10890114.  Rosebud Mining Company (R. D. 9, Box 379A, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip operation in Bruin Borough and Parker Township, Butler County affecting 211.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to South Branch of Bear Creek and South Branch of Bear Creek. Application received September 16, 1998.

       10980109.  Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface strip operation in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County affecting 141.2 acres. Receiving streams: An unnamed tributary to Bear Run and Bear Run. Application received September 15, 1998.

       Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

       19980101.  Kovalchick Coal Co. (R. R. 1, Box 152R, New Ringgold, PA 17960), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite surface mine operation in Conyngham Township, Columbia County affecting 215.0 acres, receiving stream--Mahanoy Creek. Application received September 1, 1998.

       54880202R2.  Morea Cogen, Inc. (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 200.8 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received September 4, 1998.

       40980201.  Bonner Shale Company (R. R. 1, Box 410C, Humboldt, Hazleton, PA 18201), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 92.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received September 4, 1998.

       Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.

    Noncoal Applications Received

       25820301.  Frank Tucci (R. D. 2, Drakes Mills, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403), renewal of an existing sand and gravel operation in McKean Township, Erie County affecting 11.7 acres. Receiving streams: An unnamed tributary to Elk Creek. Application received September 11, 1998.

    Bureau of Deep Mine Safety

    Request for Variance
    DLR Coal Company, Inc.

       The Bureau of Deep Mine Safety has received a request for variance from DLR Coal Company, Inc. The following notification contains a summary of this request. Complete copies of the variance request may be obtained from Matthew A. Bertovich by calling (724) 439-7469.

       The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is publishing a summary of the request to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice. All comments should be addressed to: Richard E. Stickler, Director, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Room 167, Uniontown, PA 15401.

       Section 702 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act (52 P. S. §§ 701 and 702) (act) provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.

       Section 242(c) states that where belt conveyors are installed, main stoppings and regulators shall be so arranged as to reduce the quantity of air traveling in the belt conveyor entry to a minimum for effective ventilation and to provide an intake air split as an escapeway from the face area to the main air current.

       Summary of the request: DLR Coal Company, Inc. requests a variance to allow for the common ventilation of belt conveyor entries with other entries at the Triple K Mine.

    RoxCoal, Inc.

       The Bureau of Deep Mine Safety has received a request for variance from RoxCoal, Inc. The following notification contains a summary of this request. Complete copies of the variance request may be obtained from Matthew A. Bertovich by calling (724) 439-7469.

       The Department is publishing a summary of the request to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice. All comments should be addressed to: Richard E. Stickler, Director, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Room 167, Uniontown, PA 15401.

       Section 702 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act (52 P. S. §§ 701 and 702) (act) provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.

       Section 242(c) states that where belt conveyors are installed, main stoppings and regulators shall be so arranged as to reduce the quantity of air traveling in the belt conveyor entry to a minimum for effective ventilation and to provide an intake air split as an escapeway from the face area to the main air current.

       Summary of the request: RoxCoal, Inc. requests a variance to allow for the common ventilation of belt conveyor entries with other entries at the Barbara B Mine.

    RoxCoal, Inc.

       The Bureau of Deep Mine Safety has received a request for variance from RoxCoal Inc. The following notification contains a summary of this request. Complete copies of the variance request may be obtained from Matthew A. Bertovich by calling (724) 439-7469.

       The Department is publishing a summary of the request to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice. All comments should be addressed to: Richard E. Stickler, Director, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Room 167, Uniontown, PA 15401.

       Section 702 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act (52 P. S. §§ 701 and 702) (act) provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.

       Section 242(c) states that where belt conveyors are installed, main stoppings and regulators shall be so arranged as to reduce the quantity of air traveling in the belt conveyor entry to a minimum for effective ventilation and to provide an intake air split as an escapeway from the face area to the main air current.

       Summary of the request: RoxCoal, Inc. requests a variance to allow for the common ventilation of belt conveyor entries with other entries at the Longview Mine.

    RoxCoal, Inc.

       The Bureau of Deep Mine Safety has received a request for variance from RoxCoal, Inc. The following notification contains a summary of this request. Complete copies of the variance request may be obtained from Matthew A. Bertovich by calling (724) 439-7469.

       The Department is publishing a summary of the request to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice. All comments should be addressed to: Richard E. Stickler, Director, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Room 167, Uniontown, PA 15401.

       Section 702 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act (52 P. S. §§ 701 and 702) (act) provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.

       Section 242(c) states that where belt conveyors are installed, main stoppings and regulators shall be so arranged as to reduce the quantity of air traveling in the belt conveyor entry to a minimum for effective ventilation and to provide an intake air split as an escapeway from the face area to the main air current.

       Summary of the request: RoxCoal, Inc. requests a variance to allow for the common ventilation of belt conveyor entries with other entries at the Agustus Mine.

    APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

    ENCROACHMENTS

       The following Dam Safety and Encroachment permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for water quality certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317, as well as relevant State requirements. Initial requests for 401 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 Safety or Encroachment Permit or the approval of Environmental Assessments 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 above 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.

       Northeast Regional Office: Regional Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-5485.

       E45-361.  Encroachment. Brier Crest Woods, POA, P. O. Box 236, Blakeslee, PA 18610. To dredge the reservoir area of PA DEP Dam No. D45-245 (known as Brier Crest Woods Dam) having a surface area of approximately 26.2 acres for the purpose of improving recreational opportunities. The project is located in Brier Crest Woods Residential Community, approximately 0.75 mile southwest of the intersection of S. R. 0115 and S. R. 0903 (Blakeslee, PA Quadrangle N: 8.2 inches; W: 7.2 inches), in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County (Philadelphia District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       E54-255.  Encroachment. Frailey Township, 23 Maryland Street, Donaldson, PA 17981. To maintain a road crossing of Middle Creek, consisting of an 8.0-foot × 5.0-foot concrete box culvert. The structure is being replaced in conjunction with a mine reclamation project (OSM 54 (4214) 101.1--Middle Creek South). The road crossing is located on T-571, approximately 1.3 miles west of the intersection of T-571 and S. R. 0209 (Minersville, PA Quadrangle N: 3.9 inches; W: 16.9 inches), in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County (Baltimore District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       E54-256.  Encroachment. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 2 Public Square, 5th Floor, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790. To reconstruct approximately 1,300 l. f. of the channel of Middle Creek and to place fill in a water-filled strip pit having an area of approximately 1.1 acres, for the purpose of restoring an abandoned mine site. The project (OSM 54 (4214) 101.1--Middle Creek South) is located north of T-571 (Minersville, PA Quadrangle N: 4.6 inches; W: 17.2 inches), in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County (Baltimore District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       Northcentral Region: Water Management, Soils and Waterways Section, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.

       E08-339.  Encroachment. Sun Pipe Line Co., P. O. Box 2086, Sinking Springs, PA 19608. To repair and maintain 25 feet of an 8 inch high pressure petroleum pipe line encased in a 12 inch casing and to stabilize 30 feet up-stream and downstream of the streambank on an unnamed tributary to Towanda Creek located 1,000 feet west from the intersection of RT 14 and SR 2006 (Ralston, PA Quadrangle N: 22.0 inches; W: .1 inch) in Canton Township, Bradford County. Estimated stream disturbance is 100 linear feet with no wetland impacts; stream classification Cold Water Fishery.

       Northwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.

       E10-283.  Encroachment. James A. West, 222 Oxford Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101. To place fill in 0.06 acre of two separate wetland areas as part of the Laurelwood commercial rental storage unit project. The project is located approximately 200 feet north of the Rochester Road (S. R. 3022) underpass under the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). This project will also include the creation of at least 0.06 acre of replacement wetlands approximately 100 feet west of the Rochester Road (S. R. 3022) underpass under the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.6 inches; W: 16.4 inches) located in Cranberry Township, Butler County.

       E20-461.  Encroachment. Cambridge Springs Borough, 26 Federal Street. To place and maintain within the floodplain of French Creek the following: 1) treatment process piping and storage units underground; and 2) a 32-foot-long by 17-foot-wide building addition adjacent to the existing Cambridge Springs Borough Drinking Water Treatment Facility. This project is necessary for this facility to upgrade and meet current drinking water treatment requirements. The project is located adjacent to the existing water treatment facility on the north side of French Creek approximately 600 feet southwest of the intersection of S. R. 0006/0019 and S. R. 0099 in Cambridge Springs Borough (Cambridge Springs, PA Quadrangle N: 10.3 inches; W: 8.0 inches) located in Cambridge Springs Borough, Crawford County.

       Southwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

       E56-285.  Encroachment. Borough of Confluence, P. O. Box 99, Confluence, PA 15424. To rehabilitate and maintain an existing steel truss/girder bridge having four spans of 65.4 feet each and an underclearance of 14.5 feet over the Youghiogheny River (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of developing a pedestrian/bikeway. Also during rehabilitation, to construct and maintain two temporary causeways in the Youghiogheny River. The project is located along old S. R. 0281 in the Borough of Confluence (Confluence, PA Quadrangle N: 10.4 inches; W: 16.0 inches) in Confluence Borough and Addison Township, Somerset County and Henry Clay Township in Fayette County.

    DAM SAFETY


    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.

       Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, 400 Market Street, 6th Floor, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, (717) 787-8568.

       D22-099.  Dam. Richard and Cathy Yingst (7100 Fishing Creek Valley Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112). To construct, operate and maintain a dam across a tributary to Fishing Creek approximately 3.4 miles north of the intersection of U. S. Route 322 and I-81 off of Fishing Creek Valley Road for the purpose of watering livestock, irrigation, fire protection, recreation and aesthetics (Enders, PA Quadrangle N: 3.6 inches; E: 13.7 inches) in West Hanover Township, Dauphin County.

    ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT


    Requests for Environmental Assessment approval under 25 Pa. Code § 105.15 and requests for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

       Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, 400 Market Street, 6th Floor, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, (717) 787-8568.

       EA09-016CO.  Environmental Assessment. Legacy Oaks Development Associates, L. P. (975 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976). To construct and maintain a nonjurisdictional dam in the watershed of a tributary to Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF) impacting approximately 0.56 acre of wetlands (PEM) for the purpose of stormwater management at the proposed Legacy Oaks subdivision located immediately northwest of the intersection of Street Road (S. R. 3001) and Folly Road (T-389) (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N: 22.60 inches; W: 6.25 inches) in Warrington Township, Bucks County.


    ACTIONS

    FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

    [National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]

    DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

    (Part I Permits)

       The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications and requests for plan approval and has issued the following significant orders.

       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, 400 Market Street, Second Floor, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. 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 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.

       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.


    Industrial waste and sewerage actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

       Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

       WQM Permit No. 4698403.  Sewerage. Robert A. Payne, 2205 Wentz Church Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. Construction and operation of Molly's Run Country Kennels sewage treatment plant to replace the existing failing septic tank, sand mound system located in Worcester Township, Montgomery County.

       WQM Permit No. 0997403, Amendment No. 1.  Sewage. Milford-Trumbauersville Area Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 126, Spinnerstown, PA 18968. Approval to amend an existing permit for the construction of a 6,6--l. f. 8 inch gravity sewer a pump station and a 1,750 l. f. 4-inch force main to serve Zion Hill Area located in Springfield Township, Bucks County.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0057487.  Sewage. Frontier Wood Products, Inc., 1025 North West End Boulevard, Quakertown, PA 18951 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Richland Township, Bucks County into Swale to Tohickon Creek.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0042641.  Sewage. Nockamixon State Park, 1542 Mountain View Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0030848.  Sewerage. Unionville Chadds Ford School District, 740 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Pennsbury Township, Chester County.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0057550.  Sewage. William J. Irvin, 26 Juniper Court East, Harleysville, PA 19438 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County into unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0036200.  Sewage. Radley Run Mews Sewers Association, 1131 Mews Lane, West Chester, PA 19382 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Birmingham Township, Chester County into Plum Run.

       Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

       Permit No. 6498401.  Sewerage. Union Lake Hotel, Inc., R. R. 1, Box 74, Equinunk, PA 18417. Permit to construct a sewage treatment plant, located in Manchester Township, Wayne County.

       Northcentral Regional Office: 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Grit Building, Williamsport, PA 17701.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0032522.  Industrial waste. DCNR Bureau of State Parks, Sizerville State Park, P. O. Box 8551, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8551. Renewal granted for industrial waste swimming pool filter backwash to discharge to East Branch Cowley Run. Facility located at Portage Township, Cameron County.

       WQM Permit No. 4798401.  Sewerage. Pennsylvania Power and Light, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179. Applicant approved for construction and operation of Sequencing Batch Reactor package sewage treatment plant to serve Montour Preserve Environmental Education Center expansion. Facility located at Anthony Township, Montour County.

       WQM Permit No. 1990410.  Sewerage transfer. Matthew D. Williams, R. D. 1, Box 83, Catawissa, PA 17820. Applicant's request for transfer was granted to discharge treated wastewater from a single residence system. Facility located at Roaring Creek Township, Columbia County.

       WQM Permit No. 5995406.  Sewerage amendment. Wanderland Trails Inc., 7 Crosskeys Road, Collegeville, PA 19426. Amendment approved for additional gallons of aerated sludge digestion and pretreatment to Bucktail RV Resort wastewater treatment plant. Facility located at Richmond Township, Tioga County.

       WQM Permit No. 4198402-t1.  Sewerage transfer. Timothy and Tammy Ulmer, 3978 Pleasant Valley Rd., Cogan Station, PA 17728. Request for transfer granted for a single residence treatment system previously owned by Christopher Coder. Facility located at Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County.

       Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0000361.  Industrial waste, Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Bell and Washington Townships, Westmoreland County to receiving waters named Beaver Run.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0020613.  Sewage, Borough of Waynesburg, 90 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Waynesburg Wastewater Treatment Plant, Franklin Township, Greene County to receiving waters named Southfork Tenmile Creek.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0032247.  Sewage, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Parks--Laurel Hill State Park, R. D. 4, Box 130, Somerset, PA 15501-8501 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Laurel Hill State Park Sewage Treatment Plant, Middle Creek Township, Somerset County to receiving waters named Laurel Hill Creek.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0217913.  Sewage, Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Urling Mines 1 and 2, Urling Main Portal STP, Armstrong Township, Indiana County to receiving waters named Anthony Run.

       Permit No. 0297202, Amendment No. 1.  Industrial waste, Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Naval Reactors Office, P. O. Box 109, West Mifflin, PA 15122-1019. Construction of Research Development Lab located in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County to serve Bettis Atomic Lab/Sis System.

       Permit No. 6574208, Amendment No. 1.  Industrial waste, Elliott Company, North Fourth Street, Jeannette, PA 15644-0800. Construction of manufacturer of turbo machinery located in Jeannette, Westmoreland County to serve Jeannette Facility.

       Permit No. 0297414.  Sewerage, Plum Borough Municipal Authority, 4555 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Construction of equalization facility and intercept replacement located in Plum Borough, Allegheny County to serve Plum Creek Area/Unity.

       Permit No. 6598406.  Sewerage, John Edward Schmidt, Route 66 and Pfeffer Road, R. D. 2, Box 164A, Export, PA 15632. Construction of small flow sewage treatment plant located in Washington Township, Westmoreland County to serve Schmidt Office Building STP.

       Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0222631.  Sewage, Esther Allen, 417 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Oil Creek Township, Venango County to an Unnamed Tributary to Pine Creek.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0222569.  Sewage. Robert R. Smith SFTF, 10301 Lake Pleasant Road, Waterford, PA 16441 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Greene Township, Erie County to an unnamed tributary to the East Branch of Leboeuf Creek.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0220876.  Sewage. Country Greens, 10043 Peach Street, Girard, PA 16417 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Elk Creek Township, Erie County to the East Branch of Conneaut Creek.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0222658.  Sewage. Stop-N-Go of Western Pennsylvania, Inc., 262 Connecticut Avenue, Rochester, PA 15074 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Cranberry Township, Butler County to an unnamed tributary to Brush Creek.

       WQM Permit No. 6198403.  Sewerage, Esther Allen, SRSTP, 417 Chestnut St., Pleasantville, PA 16341. Construction of Esther Allen SRSTP located in Oil Creek Township, Venango County.

       WQM Permit No. 1098405.  Sewage. Stop-N-Go of Western Pennsylvania, Inc., 262 Connecticut Avenue, Rochester, PA 15074. This project is for the construction and operation of a proposed wastewater treatment facility in Cranberry Township, Butler County.

    INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

    (PAS)


    The following NPDES Individual Permits for discharges of stormwater from construction activities have been issued.

       Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

    NPDESApplicant NameCounty andReceiving
    Permit No.and AddressMunicipalityStream
    PAS10S055-1PA American Water Co.
    20 E. Union St.
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
    Monroe Co.
    Coolbaugh Township and
    Mt. Pocono Borough
    Forest Hills Run,
    Red Run,
    Yankee Run, and
    Tank Creek
    PAS10U095Isadore Colonna
    Michael Frick
    825 Colonna Lane
    Nazareth, PA 18064
    Northampton County
    Moore Township
    Monocacy Creek
    PAS10U096James H. Seitz, II
    2321 Silo Dr.
    Easton, PA 18040
    Northampton County
    Bushkill Township
    Bushkill Creek
    PAS10U088Northampton Community College
    3835 Green Pond Rd.
    Bethlehem, PA 18020
    Northampton County
    Bethlehem Township
    Monocacy Creek
    PAS10U097Pektor Partners, L.P.
    559 Main St., Suite 300
    Bethlehem, PA 18018
    Northampton County
    Williams Township
    Frya Run
    PAS107415Darryl Williams
    409 Stockfarm Road
    Lake Ariel, PA 18436
    Wayne County
    Salem Township
    Tributary to
    Wallenpaupack Creek

    INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

    (PAR)

       The following parties have submitted Notices of Intent (NOIs) for Coverage under (1) General NPDES Permit(s) to discharge wastewater into the surface waters of this 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 Permit(s) for Beneficial Use of Sewage Sludge or Residential Septage by Land Application in Pennsylvania. 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 general permit. The Department of Environmental Protection approves the following coverages under the specified General Permit.

       The EPA Region III Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision: 40 CFR 123.24.

       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 Type
    PAG-1General Permit For Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities
    PAG-2General Permit For Discharges of Stormwater From Construction Activities
    PAG-3General Permit For Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities
    PAG-4General Permit For Discharges From Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant
    PAG-5General Permit For Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems
    PAG-6General Permit For Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems
    PAG-7General Permit For Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge By Land Application
    PAG-8General 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-9General Permit For Beneficial Use of Residential Septage By Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest or a Land Reclamation Site

    General Permit Type--PAG-2

    Facility Location
    County andApplicant NameReceiving Stream Contact Office and
    MunicipalityPermit No.and Addressor Body of WaterTelephone No.
    Lackawanna County
    Taylor Borough
    PAR10N068PA DEP
    Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation
    2 Public Square, 5th Floor
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
    Keyser CreekLackawanna CD
    (717) 281-9495
    Exeter Township
    Berks County
    PAR-10-C234Richard Puwalski, VP
    Surgical Specialties Corp.
    P. O. Box 310
    Reading, PA 19607
    Schuylkill RiverBerks County CD
    P. O. Box 520
    1238 County Welfare Rd.
    Leesport, PA 19533
    (610) 372-4657
    Silver Spring Township
    Cumberland County
    PAR-10-H182Developers Realty Inc.
    Kohls Department Store
    10 Crossroads Plaza
    West Hartford, CT 06136
    Trindle Spring RunCumberland County CD
    43 Brookwood Ave.
    Suite 4
    Carlisle, PA 17013
    (717) 240-7812
    Lower Paxton Township
    Dauphin County
    PAR-10-I165Sourbeer & Paul
    5500 Linglestown Road
    P. O. Box 6148
    Harrisburg, PA 17112
    Paxton CreekDauphin County CD
    1451 Peters Mountain Rd.
    Dauphin, PA 17018
    (717) 921-8100
    Lower Paxton Township
    Dauphin County
    PAR-10-I155Holiday Retirement Corp.
    2250 McGilchrist St. SE, Suite 200
    Salem, OR 97302
    Paxton CreekDauphin County CD
    1451 Peters Mountain Rd.
    Dauphin, PA 17018
    (717) 921-8100
    Middle Paxton Township
    Dauphin County
    PAR-10-I161Baker Heavey Highway
    P. O. Box 397
    Dauphin, PA 17018
    Susquehanna RiverDauphin County CD
    1451 Peters Mountain Rd.
    Dauphin, PA 17018
    (717) 921-8100
    Jefferson Township
    Dauphin County
    PAR-10-I150Joseph Conners
    2731 Powells Valley Road
    Halifax, PA 17032
    Powell CreekDauphin County CD
    1451 Peters Mountain Rd.
    Dauphin, PA 17018
    (717) 921-8100
    Rapho Township
    Lancaster County
    PAR-10-O-327Willow Valley Associates
    100 Willow Valley Lakes Drive
    Lampeter, PA 17584
    Chickies CreekLancaster County CD
    1383 Arcadia Road, Room 6
    Lancaster, PA 17601
    (717) 299-5361
    East Lampeter Township
    Lancaster County
    PAR-10-O-334East Lampeter Township
    2205 Old Philadelphia Pike
    Lancaster, PA 17602
    Mill CreekLancaster County CD
    1383 Arcadia Road, Room 6
    Lancaster, PA 17601
    (717) 299-5361
    East Hempfield Township
    Lancaster County
    PAR-10-O-337Somerton Springs Lanc. Golf Shop
    480 Vincent Circle
    Werminster, PA 18974
    UNT Chickies CreekLancaster County CD
    1383 Arcadia Road, Room 6
    Lancaster, PA 17601
    (717) 299-5361
    Leacock TownshipPAR-10-O-338J & E Dev. General Partnership
    43 South Harvest View Road
    Bird In Hand, PA 17505
    Muddy RunLancaster County CD
    1383 Arcadia Road, Room 6
    Lancaster, PA 17601
    (717) 299-5361

    General Permit Type--PAG-3

    Facility Location
    County andApplicant NameReceiving Stream Contact Office and
    MunicipalityPermit No.and Addressor Body of WaterTelephone No.
    Washington County
    Cecil Township
    PAR206103Clad Metals, Inc.
    All-Clad Metalcrafters, Inc.
    424 Morganza Road
    Canonsburg, PA 15317
    Chartiers RunSouthwest Regional Office
    Water Management Program Manager
    400 Waterfront Drive
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
    (412) 442-4000
    Hempfield Township
    Mercer County
    PAR808323Trinity Industries, Inc.
    P. O. Box 568887
    Dallas, TX 75356-8887
    Erie Extension CanalNorthwest Region
    Water Management
    230 Chestnut Street
    Meadville, PA 16335-3481
    (814) 332-6942

    General Permit Type--PAG-4

    Facility Location
    County andApplicant NameReceiving Stream Contact Office and
    MunicipalityPermit No.and Addressor Body of WaterTelephone No.
    Huntingdon County
    Smithfield Township
    PAG043599Allen Betts, Jr.
    R. R. 1, Box 409A
    Huntingdon, PA 16652
    UNT to Juniata RiverSouthcentral Region
    909 Elmerton Avenue
    Harrisburg, PA 17110
    (717) 705-4700
    Columbia County
    Roaring Creek Township
    PAG045965Matthew D. Williams
    R. D. 1, Box 83
    Catawissa, PA 17820
    Unnamed tributary to Roaring CreekNorthcentral Region
    208 W. Third St.
    Williamsport, PA 17701
    (717) 327-3664
    Lycoming County
    Loyalsock Township
    PAG045016Timothy and Tammy Ulmer
    3978 Pleasant Valley Road
    Cogan Station, PA 17728
    Unnamed tributary to Mill CreekNorthcentral Region
    208 W. Third St.
    Williamsport, PA 17701
    (717) 327-3664

    General Permit Type--PAG-5

    Facility Location
    County andApplicant NameReceiving Stream Contact Office and
    MunicipalityPermit No.and Addressor Body of WaterTelephone No.
    York County
    Penn Township
    PAG053524Leese's Amoco Service
    Ronald Leese
    702 York Street
    Hanover, PA 17331
    UNT to Oil CreekSouthcentral Region
    909 Elmerton Avenue
    Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200
    (717) 705-4707

    General Permit Type--PAG-8

    Facility Location
    County andApplicant NameReceiving Stream Contact Office and
    MunicipalityPermit No.and Addressor Body of WaterTelephone No.
    South Londonderry Township
    Lebanon County
    PAG-08-3520South Londonderry Township
    Campbelltown West STP
    P. O. Box 3
    Campbelltown, PA 17010-003
    SCRO
    909 Elmerton Avenue
    Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200
    (717) 705-4707
    Bern Township
    Berks County
    PAG-08-3522County of Berks Welfare Tract STP
    1088 Berks Road
    Leesport, PA 19533
    SCRO
    909 Elmerton Avenue
    Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200
    (717) 705-4707

    General Permit Type--PAG-9

    Facility Location
    County andGeneralApplicant NameReceiving Stream Contact Office and
    MunicipalityPermit No.and Addressor Body of WaterTelephone No.
    Schuylkill CountyPAG-09-2204Sell's Septic Service
    945 Woodland Drive
    Walnutport, PA 18088
    Northeast Region Ofc.
    Water Management Program
    2 Public Square
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

    SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT

    PLAN APPROVAL

       The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken actions on municipal requests for Act 537 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, 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 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 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.


    Actions under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20).

       Southeast Regional Office: Sewage Planning Specialist Supervisor, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

       The Plan Approval is granted for a revision to the Official Sewage Facilities Plan of Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County.

       The plan provides for an update of the flow projections for the Upper Dublin Township Wastewater Treatment Plant. The new flow projections support the Township's proposal to expand the plant to 1.1 mgd, instead of the previously approved 1.0 mgd. This expansion will provide sufficient treatment capacity for the Township's 10-Year/Ultimate flow projections, based on current zoning, and prevent the need for further expansion of the facility in the near future.

       The Plan Approval is granted for a revision to the Official Sewage Facilities Plan of Warrington Township, Bucks County to provide for:

       1.  The expansion of the Tradesville sewage treatment plant from a capacity of 260,000 gallons per day to a capacity of 330,000 gallons per day. Additional capacity will be utilized by the Central Bucks School District property, the Barness, Urwiler and Poley tracts, to be incorporated into Area #5, and the Smeland tract, which is to be incorporated into Area #3.

       2.  The construction of a 150 gpm pump station in the vicinity of Street and Folly Roads and approximately 4,750 feet of 4 inch diameter force main to serve the Poley and Barness tracts. Flows from these projects will be conveyed to the Warrington Hunt pump station.

       3.  The construction of a 150 gpm pump station in the vicinity of the tract boundaries separating the Urwiler tract and the Central Bucks School District property and approximately 7,800 feet of 4 inch diameter force main to serve these two developments.

    SAFE DRINKING WATER


    Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).

       Northeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

       Permit No. 5495504.  Public water supply. Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, c/o David Holley, General Manager, Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, 221 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. This proposal involves an amendment to a public water supply no. 5490505 requesting an increase in the rated capacity of the Mount Laurel Water Treatment Plant from 0.8 mgd to 1.0 mgd. It is located in New Castle Township, Schuylkill County. Permit to Construct: August 17, 1998.

       Permit No. 6697502.  Public water supply. Meshoppen Borough, John Bunnell, President. P. O. Box 237, Meshoppen, PA 18630. This proposal involves the replacement of the existing 6 inch transmission main from Well 1 to the distribution system; replacement of the existing distribution system; and replacement of the existing concrete reservoir with a new 140,000 gallon storage tank. It is located in Meshoppen Borough, Wyoming County. Permit to Construct: August 19, 1998.

       Permit No. 3540012.  Public water supply. Tamaqua Area Water Authority, Donald Matalevage, Borough Manager, 320 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. This project provides for approval to change the corrosion inhibitor at the Still Creek Water Treatment Plant from Klenzoid, Klenphos 300, a pyrophosphate to Calgon C-9L, a zinc orthophosphate. It is located in Tamaqua Borough, Schuylkill County. Permit to Operate: August 21, 1998.

       Permit No. 2520054.  Public water supply. Well No. 2--Pocono Ranchlands, Kathleen Simoneic, Director of Operations, Pocono Ranchlands Property Owners Association, R. R. 1, Box PRL 80, Bushkill, PA 18324. This permit provides for the operation of facilities covered under Construction No. 5291503 issued by this office May 13, 1993. Permit No. 5291508 covered the modifications necessary to bring up to what is considered current standards and existing public water supply system serving approximately 40 EDUs in a property owners association. It is Lehman Township, Pike County. Permit to Operate: August 21, 1998.

       Minor Amendment. Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, Schuylkill High Ridge Business Park Water Tank, 221 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901, David Holley. This minor amendment is for the construction of a 1.0 mg storage tank with associated piping, including 1,400 feet of 12 inch diameter ductile iron pipe to and from the tank to the distribution systems transmission line. Permit to Operate: August 27, 1998.

       Permit No. 3396399.  Permit-by-Rule, North American Water Company, 1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2602, New Orleans, LA 70129, John C. Calhoun, is approved to add one NAMA approved vending machine to its Permit-by-Rule No. 3396399. It is located at the Wegman's Store, 3900 Tillman, Allentown, PA. Permit to Operate: August 20, 1998.

       Regional Office: Northcentral Field Operations, Environmental Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.

       Application No. M. A.  The Department issued a construction permit to Clearfield County Municipal Services and Recreation Authority (650 Leonard Street, P. O. Box 868; Middlecreek Township, Snyder County) for construction of an extension of the distribution system to serve approximately 20 homes in the Lyleville Area, construction of a new booster pump station and rehabilitation of Pump Station No. 1.

    LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

    Under Act 2, 1995

    Preamble 3


    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 any final reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.

       For further information concerning the final report, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program in the Department's 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:

       Southeast Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-5950.

       Elf Atochem North America, Inc., Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Mark Piazza, Senior Environmental Engineer, Elf Atochem North America, Inc., 2000 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103-3222, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with PCBs, lead, heavy metals, pesticides, solvents, BTEX and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet Statewide health standard and/or background standard.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4705.

       Distribution Pole 20792S32110, Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.

       Distribution Pole 24283S34328, Harrisburg City, Dauphin County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.

       Distribution Pole 26172S35238, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.

       Distribution Pole 26181S36799, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.

       Distribution Pole 28544S35576, South Hanover Township, Cumberland County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.

       Distribution Pole 25115S38029, Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.

       Distribution Pole 40141S26711, Lancaster City, Lancaster County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.

       Northcentral Regional Office: Michael C. Welch, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 321-6525.

       Distribution Pole No. 17026N38879, Woodward Township, Lycoming County. PP&L, Inc., Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.

       Northwest Regional Office: Craig Lobins, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6648.

       Mahoning Hardware and Implement Company, Borough of Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, 116-120 Indiana Street has submitted a Final Report to remediate soil. The site has been found to be contaminated with BTEX. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the final report will be published in the Punxsutawney Spirit.

       GPU Energy (Parcel A., Grain Elevator Site), North of Holland Street, Erie County, City of Erie has submitted a Final Report to remediate soil. The site has been found to be contaminated with heavy metals. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the site specific standard. A summary of the Final Report was reported to have been published in the Erie Daily Times on September 8, 1998.

    LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

    Under Act 2, 1995

    Preamble 4


    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) and Chapter 250 Administration of Land Recycling Program.

       Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8 Administration of Land Recycling Program 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 Act 2 (Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act) remediation standards. Plans and reports required by provisions of Act 2 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 reuse 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 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 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 in the Department's 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 acted upon the following plans and reports:

       Southeast Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-5950.

       Fenco Inc.--Melody Dry Cleaners, Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County. Charlene R. Drake, React Environmental Services, Inc., 6901 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19142, has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with solvents. The final report demonstrated attainment of site specific standards and was approved by the Department on September 11, 1998.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4705.

       Morris Residence, Dover Township, York County. BL TETHYS LLC submitted a final report concerning the remediation of site soils contaminated with BTEX and PAHs. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standard, and was approved by the Department on September 16, 1998.

    SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

    BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATIONS


    Issued Determination of Applicability 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 residual waste regulations for a general permit to operate residual waste processing facilities and the beneficial use of residual waste other than coal ash.

       Northwest Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6848.

       Permit No. WMGR038-NW001.  Standard Tool & Machine Company, 205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1189. Permit No. WMGR038 was originated by the Department for the beneficial use of waste tires and tire-derived material as a fuel at approved facilities, civil engineering or construction material and feedstock in the manufacturing of consumer products. The facility is located at 1 USS Industrial Park, Ellwood City, Lawrence County. Permit was issued September 14, 1998.

       Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, 14th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301.

       General Permit No. WMGR052D001.  Allegheny Power, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601-1689. A determination of applicability to operate under General Permit Number WMGR052 for the beneficial use of Low Permeability Cementitious (LPC) Material as construction material, in mine sealing, mine fire and subsidence control and for reclamation of abandoned mine sites. The determination of applicability was issued by Central Office on August 27, 1998.

       The Borough of Jefferson opposed the determination of applicability and requested modification of General Permit Number WMGR052 to require approval by a majority vote of the elected officials of the community. The Department does not believe that modification is appropriate or necessary for inclusion in the general permit, since the general permit clearly does not override local ordinances and zoning.

    RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITIES


    Permit modification issued 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 the residual waste regulations for a general permit to operate residual waste processing facilities.

       Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, 14th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301.

       General Permit No. WMGR053.  Private Recycling Services, Inc., R. D. 2, Box 250A-1, Cochranton, PA 16314. A permit modification has been issued for the processing of off-specification or out-of-date consumer commodity-type materials in recyclable containers prior to beneficial use of the container materials. The requested revision allows the use of mixed batch waste from PPG Industries as a solidification/stabilization agent. Mixed batch waste is composed primarily of sand, soda ash, dolomite, limestone and glass cullet. The modification request was issued by Central Office on September 15, 1998.

    HAZARDOUS WASTE, TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES


    Permits modified under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to manage a hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility.

       Southwest Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

       Permit ID No. PAD004344222.  Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Bethlehem, PA 18016. Closure and postclosure care of a hazardous waste landfill and hazardous waste land treatment and disposal area in East Taylor Township, Cambria County. Permit modified in the Regional Office on September 15, 1998.

    OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


    Permits revoked under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.

       Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, Suite 6010, Lee Park, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

       Permit No. 400611.  Crozer Chester Medical Center, One Medical Boulevard, Upland, PA 19013-3995. This permit has been revoked because the facility is no longer using their infectious waste incinerator which is located in Upland Borough, Delaware County. Permit was revoked in the Southeast Regional Office on September 11, 1998.

    PREVIOUSLY UNPERMITTED CLASS OF SPECIAL HANDLING WASTE

    INFECTIOUS OR CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE


    A Determination of Applicability issued 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 the municipal waste regulations for a general permit for the processing of infectious and chemotherapeutic waste.

       Central Office: Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, 14th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17105-2301.

       Determination of Applicability No. WMGI005D001. Wyeth Laboratories, Inc., One Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355-1423A determination of applicability under General Permit Number WMGI005--Merck & Co., Inc. was issued to Wyeth Laboratories, Inc. for processing of infectious waste generated in the production and research and development of pharmaceuticals, using chemical and/or thermal inactivation. The determination of applicability was issued by Central Office on September 17, 1998.

    AIR QUALITY

    OPERATING PERMITS


    Operating Permits Minor Modification issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

       Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3637.

       41-313-011B:  Lonza, Inc. (3500 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701-7926) on September 15, 1998, a minor operating permit modification was made to allow the use of a permitted source to produce a product variant (liquid Glydant Plus) in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.

    PLAN APPROVALS


    Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

       Northeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (717) 826-2531.

       35-320-001:  Eureka Security Printing Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 147, Jessup, PA 18434) issued September 8, 1998 for the construction of a printing operation in Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County.

       39-301-068A:  Greenwood Cemetery Association (2010 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104) issued September 11, 1998, for construction of a crematory incinerator in Allentown, Lehigh County.

       39-313-027E:  B. Braun Medical, Inc. (824 Twelfth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018) issued September 8, 1998, for construction of an ETO Sterilizer in Allentown, Lehigh County.

       40-313-030C:  KAMA Corp. (600 Dietrich Avenue, Hazleton, PA 18201) issued September 4, 1998, for modification of the polymerization and extrusion plants in Hazleton, Luzerne County.

       40-318-038A:  Comfort Designs, Inc. (263 Schuyler Avenue, P. O. Box 3000, Kingston, PA 18704) issued September 11, 1998, for modification of the paint spray operations in Kingston Borough, Luzerne County.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.

       21-310-025A:  Hempt Brothers, Inc. (205 Creek Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011) issued September 21, 1998, for construction of an impactor crusher controlled by wet suppression in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. This source is subject 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

       38-05011A:  Plain N' Fancy Kitchens, Inc. (P. O. Box 519, Schaefferstown, PA 17088) issued September 21, 1998, for installation of two spray booths controlled by a dry filter system in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County.

       38-313-020A:  Lebanon Chemical Corp. (P. O. Box 180, Lebanon, PA 17042) issued September 21, 1998, for modification of a fertilizer drying system in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.

       67-02008A:  York International Corp. (P. O. Box 1592, York, PA 17405-1592) issued September 17, 1998, for construction of one paint spray booth at their Grantley Plant in Spring Garden Township, York County.


    Plan Approvals extensions issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.

       67-313-027:  P. H. Glatfelter Co. (228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362) issued September 16, 1998, to authorize temporary operation of the precipitated calcium carbonate plant and PCC lime storage and handling system, controlled by a fabric collector under this Plan Approval until January 15, 1999, in Spring Grove Borough, York County.

    REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

    (RACT)


    Administrative Amendment of Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations for an Operating Permit to comply with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 for Reasonable Available Control Technology.

       Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3637.

       47-0002:  Strick Corp. (R. R. 8, Box 281, Danville, PA 17821-8386) on July 31, 1998, to include RACT determinations for a number of trivial volatile organic compound sources in Limestone Township, Montour County.

    MINING

    APPROVALS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES

       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. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable 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).

       Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.

    Coal Permits Issued

       17930102.  Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 180, Penfield, PA 15849), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Beccaria Township, Clearfield County affecting 164.1 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Cofinan Run and Cofinan Run to Clearfield Creek to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received July 24, 1998. Permit issued September 17, 1998.

       Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.

       03890111R.  Rosebud Mining Company (R. D. 9, Box 379A, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal issued for continued reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Perry Township, Armstrong County, affecting 23.6 acres. Receiving streams: Valley Run and Binkerd Run to the Allegheny River. Application: received July 14, 1998. Renewal issued: September 16, 1998.

       Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

       40980102.  Lombardo Brothers Development Co., Inc. (22 Hale Street, Yatesville, PA 18640), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite surface mine operation in Hughestown Borough, Luzerne County affecting 7.24 acres, receiving stream--none. Permit issued September 16, 1998.

       Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.

    Small Noncoal Permits Issued

       03982801.  M & M Lime Co., Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 257-M, Worthington, PA 16262). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a small noncoal (industrial mineral--limestone) surface mining site in West Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 7.0 acres. Receiving streams: Buffalo Creek to Allegheny River. Application received: July 30, 1998. Permit issued: September 16, 1998.

       Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.

    Noncoal Permits Issued

       26900304.  Carbon Fuel Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 275, West Leisenring, PA 15489). Permit revised to relocate 3.0 acres of permit area, renew the NPDES permit, and mine within 100 feet of Coal Lick Run at a large noncoal surface mining site located in Georges and South Union Townships, Fayette County, affecting 27.5 acres. Receiving streams: Coal Lick Run. Application received: July 24, 1998. Revision/Renewal issued: September 16, 1998.

       Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

       7775SM10C4.  Allentown Cement Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 619, Blandon, PA 19510-0199), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0011789 in Maiden Creek Township, Berks County, receiving stream--Ontelaunee Creek. Renewal issued September 18, 1998.

       Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

    General Small Noncoal Authorizations Granted

       58980834.  Charles H. Liebegott (R. R. 1, Box 194A, Springville, PA 18844), commencement, operation and restoration of a bluestone quarry operation in Springville Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Authorization granted September 17, 1998.

    ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

    ENCROACHMENTS

       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 (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

       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 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.


    Actions on applications filed 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 sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) 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: Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description).

       Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

       E46-777.  Encroachment Permit. Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy, 1845 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. To maintain and stabilize an existing fill, which was placed during previous recreational field construction, located in and along the 100-year floodway of the Southampton Creek. The site is located approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of Byberry Road and Pioneer Road (Hatboro, PA Quadrangle N: 6.2 inches; W: 10.2 inches) in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''

       E15-547.  Encroachment Permit. Tredyffrin Township, 1100 Duportail Road, Berwyn, PA 19312. To remove an existing 16.5-foot single span bridge along Richards Road over Trout Creek (WWF) and to install and maintain a low flow stream crossing consisting of 16.5-foot wide, with approximately 4.5-foot underclearance, bridge for the center section and 12-foot by 2.7-foot side cells. Work also includes regrading and restoring the stream banks for approximately 185 feet downstream and 130 feet upstream. The regrading activities will not extend below the normal water surface elevation. This site is located approximately 800 feet southwest from the intersection of Gulph and Richards Roads (Valley Forge, PA Quadrangle N: 16.3 inches; W: 6.7 inches) in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.

       E15-584.  Encroachment Permit. Metromedia Fiber Network Services, Inc., One North Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601. To install and maintain a fiber optics utility line consisting of four 1 1/4-inch HDPE interducts within a 5-inch PVC or steel pipe associated with the Metromedia Fiber Optic Network--Philadelphia Area Loop Project, which will extend from East Whiteland Township to Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. This utility line will be constructed along existing Conrail railroad right-of-way and will cross unnamed tributaries to the Little Valley Creek (EV) at the following locations: 1) (Malvern USGS Quadrangle N: 8.45 inches, W: 1.20 inches) in East Whiteland Township; 2) (Valley Forge USGS Quadrangle N: 8.95 inches, W: 17.30 inches) in Tredyffrin Township; 3) (Valley Forge USGS Quadrangle N: 9.20 inches, W: 16.50 inches) in Tredyffrin Township; 4) (Valley Forge USGS Quadrangle N: 9.45 inches, W: 15.70 inches) in Tredyffrin Township; 5) (Valley Forge USGS Quadrangle N: 9.65 inches, W: 14.40 inches) in Tredyffrin Township; 6) (Valley Forge USGS Quadrangle N: 9.90 inches, W: 13.40 inches) in Tredyffrin Township. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E09-762.  Encroachment Permit. Metromedia Fiber Network Services, Inc., One North Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601. To install and maintain a fiber optics utility line crossing across the Pennsylvania Canal (a.k.a. Delaware Canal) associated with the Metromedia Fiber Network Project which extends from Jersey City, NJ to Crystal City, VA. The site is located at the point where the Pennsylvania Canal flows beneath the Conrail Railroad Bridge (Trenton West NJ-PA USGS Quadrangle N: 20.30 inches; W: 11.00 inches) in Yardley Borough, Bucks County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E15-576.  Encroachment Permit. David Harlan, 4755 West Lincoln Highway, Parkesburg, PA 19365. To construct and maintain a low flow crossing consisting of steel reinforced timber decking, reinforced concrete abutments and roadway approach fill in and along an unnamed tributary to the West Branch Brandywine Creek (WWF-MF) to serve as a driveway crossing for a proposed single family residence. The bridge will be 14 feet wide and have a span of 30 feet and average underclearance of approximately 4.0 feet. The site is located approximately 600 feet south of the intersection of Brandywine Creek Road and Green Valley Road (Coatesville USGS Quadrangle N: 10.3 inches; W: 0.85 inch) in Newlin Township, Chester County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E15-582.  Encroachment Permit. Willistown Township, 688 Sugartown Road, Malvern, PA 19355. To install and maintain a section of 30-inch HCMP storm sewer line, outfall structure with an associated 20 linear foot section of gabion wall and appurtenant riprap in the 100-year floodplain and floodway of an unnamed tributary to Crum Creek (HQ, CWF) located along and south of Paoli Pike (S. R. 2014) at a point 420 feet west of its intersection with Warren Avenue (Malvern, PA Quadrangle N: 4.55 inches; W: 1.15 inches) in Willistown Township, Chester County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E46-794.  Encroachment Permit. Upper Merion Municipal Utility Authority, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. To construct and maintain a discharge structure in the Schuylkill River from the Trout Run Water Pollution Control Center (Valley Forge, PA Quadrangle N: 20.1 inches; W: 4.6 inches) in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Work includes: 1) Construction of a 6-foot diameter precast discharge structure. Surrounded by rip-rap protection in the Schuylkill River. 2) Installation of a 36-inch diameter reinforced concrete treatment plant discharge pipe beneath the 100 year floodplain, the river bed of the Schuylkill River, and adjacent wetland. This work is located approximately 50 feet into the River from the shore line at a point approximately 120 feet upstream of the existing Catfish Dam lock structure, and along the southern bank of the River. This structure will replace a sanitary sewer plant outfall structure located in Trout Run. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       Northeast Regional Office: Regional Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-5485.

       E45-350.  Encroachment. Skytop Lodges, Inc., One Skytop, Skytop, PA 18357. To construct and maintain a 15-inch PVC water intake structure and a 15-inch CPP outfall pipe and associated riprap apron in Skytop Lower Lake for the purpose of constructing an irrigation pumping station for Skytop Golf Course. The project is located 1 mile south of the intersection of S. R. 0390 and Township Road T587 (Skytop, PA Quadrangle N: 17.9 inches; W: 15.3 inches) in Barrett Township, Monroe County.

       E45-356.  Encroachment. The Nature Conservancy, 1100 Hector Street, Suite 470, Lee Park, Conshohocken, PA 19428. To place fill in a de minimis area of wetlands equal to 0.02 acre for the purpose of constructing a raised, stone walkway having a length of 215 feet and width of 5 feet to provide access to the existing Tannersville Cranberry Bog Nature Trail System. The project is located on the east side of S. R. 1001 (Cherry Lane), approximately 0.6 mile south of Township Road T509 (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle N: 7.4 inches; W: 2.6 inches) in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

       Northcentral Regional Office: Water Management--Soils and Waterways, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.

       E14-326.  Encroachment. Pa. Dept. of Transportation, 1924-30 Daisy St., Clearfield, PA 16830. To construct and maintain a 4 span steel multi-girder bridge with a total span of 882 feet and minimum underclearance of 101 feet across Logan Branch of Spring Creek for SR 0026 Section C05 located above SR 0144 approximately 1.25 miles south of the village of Axemann (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 0.69 inch; W: 1.88 inches) in Spring Township, Centre County.

       E18-259.  Encroachment. Green Township Supervisors, Logantown, PA 17747. To maintain an existing single span box beam bridge with a structural length of 44 feet and a width of approximately 16 feet and 10 foot underclearance with a reinforced concrete deck with an asphalt wearing surface over Fishing Creek and to maintain gravel and debris removal upstream and downstream of the bridge approximately 50 feet in each direction. The project is located on T-350 (Stover Road) approximately 1/2 mile south of the intersection of T-350 with RT 880 (Logantown, PA Quadrangle N: 3.6 inches; W: 12.1 inches) in Green Township, Clinton County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E18-260.  Encroachment. Green Township Supervisors, Logantown, PA 17747. To maintain an existing single span box beam bridge with a structural length of 38 feet, a clear span of 36 feet and a 15 foot underclearance with a bituminous wearing deck over Fishing Creek and to maintain gravel and debris removal upstream and downstream approximately 50 feet in each direction of the bridge. The project is located on T-352 (Snook Road) approximately 1/2 mile south of the intersection of T-352 and Rt. 880 (Logantown, PA Quadrangle N: 1.5 inches; W: 6.8 inches) in Green Township, Clinton County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       Northwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.

       E10-282.  Encroachment. Penreco, 138 Petrolia Street, Karns City, PA 16041-9299. To remove two existing aerial pipelines near Tanks Nos. 65 and 179 and to modify and maintain existing aerial pipelines and support structure near Tank No. 138 across South Branch Bear Creek at the Barrel House Area within the existing Karns City Penreco refinery (Chicora, PA Quadrangle N: 22.3 inches; W: 13.8 inches) in Karns City Borough, Butler County.

       E43-268.  Encroachment. Mercer County, 503 Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer, PA 16137. To replace the existing superstructure and to rehabilitate and maintain County Bridge No. 712 having a clear span of 21.89 feet and an average underclearance of 8 feet on a 66 degree skew across Booth Run on T-320 (South Barry Road) approximately 0.75 mile south of S. R. 0358 (Kinsman, PA-OH Quadrangle N: 1.0 inch; W: 0.2 inch) in West Salem Township, Mercer County.

       E43-269.  Encroachment. Mercer County, 503 Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer, PA 16137. To replace the existing superstructure and to rehabilitate and maintain County Bridge No. 3109 having a clear span of 32.15 feet and an average underclearance of 6.25 feet on a 54 degree skew across a tributary to Wolf Creek on T-888 (Tieline Road) approximately 0.75 mile north of S. R. 0208 (Grove City, PA Quadrangle N: 11.0 inches; W: 5.5 inches) in Pine Township, Mercer County.

       Southwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

       E63-454.  Encroachment. Tyrol Development Company, LLC, 100 Wood Street Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To construct and maintain dual 7 feet diameter fully paved CMP culverts, one culvert will be depressed 1 foot below the constructed streambed elevation, and to relocate and maintain approximately 660 feet of a tributary to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-WWF) for the purpose of constructing a commercial complex. The project is located on the south side of S. R. 0019 southwest of its intersection with Locust Street (Canonsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 0.8 inch; W: 5.3 inches) in North Strabane Township, Washington County.

       E02-1219.  Encroachment. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676. To remove the existing structures; to widen and maintain a prestressed concrete box beam bridge having a single span of 87.5 feet and an underclearance of 11.0 feet over Peters Creek (TSF); to construct and maintain a 375.0 foot long soldier beam wall in Lewis Run (TSF); to construct and maintain a dual cell, (2) 15.0 feet × 7.3 feet box culvert (depressed 10.0 inches) in Lewis Run; to construct and maintain a reinforced concrete 28.0 feet × 8.5 feet box culvert (depressed 12.0 inches) in Lewis Run; to widen and maintain a concrete T-beam bridge having a single span of 24.0 feet and an underclearance of 7.7 feet over Lewis Run; to extend and maintain a reinforced concrete 20.0 feet × 10.5 feet arch culvert from 120.0 feet to 135.0 feet in Lewis Run; to extend and maintain a reinforced concrete 20.0 feet × 10.5 feet arch culvert from 110.0 feet to 112.0 feet in Lewis Run; to construct and maintain a precast concrete 20.9 feet × 6.9 feet arch culvert having a total length of 40.0 feet in Lewis Run; to construct and maintain a 970 foot long soldier beam wall in Lewis Run; to construct and maintain a reinforced concrete 23.0 feet × 7.5 feet box culvert (depressed 12.0 inches) and having a length of 97.0 feet in Lewis Run; to construct and maintain a 48 inch reinforced concrete culvert having a length of 80.0 feet in a tributary to Lewis Run; to widen and maintain a prestressed box beam bridge having a single span of 26.0 feet and an underclearance of 8.0 feet in Lewis Run; to extend and maintain a reinforced concrete 18.0 feet × 8.4 feet arch culvert from 90.0 feet to 95.0 feet in a tributary to Lewis Run; to relocate and maintain 845.0 linear feet of Lewis Run; to construct and maintain 2,932 linear feet of rock bank stabilization in Lewis Run and 50.0 linear feet of rock stabilization in a tributary to Lewis Run, to grade and stabilize the hillside behind the Blue Flame, maintain a gabion wall along the left bank of Lewis Run for a distance of approximately 360 feet; to extend and maintain a 4 feet × 4 feet R. C. box culvert from 64 feet to 81.5 feet in a tributary to Lewis Run, the construction of a 42 inch RCCP culvert having a length of 82 feet in a tributary to Lewis Run; to place and maintain fill in 0.01 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands for the purpose of widening and improving 2.28 miles of S. R. 0051 in conjunction with the construction of the Mon/Fayette Expressway project (S. R. 0043) Construction Section 52M. The project is located along S. R. 0051 from the Village of Large extending northward 2.28 miles to a point approximately 1,000 feet north of Coal Valley Road (project starts at Glassport, PA Quadrangle N: 7.5 inches; W: 9.0 inches) in Jefferson Borough, Allegheny County. The applicant has constructed replacement wetlands under the authorization of Permit No. E02-1132. The permit applicant has met the wetland replacement requirement by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.

    WATER ALLOCATIONS


    Actions taken on applications filed under the act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 842, No. 365) (32 P. S. §§ 631--641) relating to the acquisition of rights to divert waters of this Commonwealth.

       Southeast Regional Office: Bureau of Water Supply Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

       WA 46-1001.  Water allocation. Evansburg Water Company, 385 Bridge Street, Collegeville, PA 19426 has been granted the right to purchase 60,000 gallons per day, based on a 30-day average, from the Pennsylvania-American Water Company in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County. Type of Facility: Water Allocation; Permit Issued: September 2, 1998.


    SPECIAL NOTICES

    Planning Grant Awards Under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act
    of 1988, Act 101

       The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) hereby announces the following grants to counties under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904). The awards are based upon applications received by the Department in 1997 and 1998.

       Planning grants are awarded to counties for 80% of approved costs for preparing municipal waste management plans as required by Act 101, for carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analysis, including those related to siting and for environmental mediation. Grants may be awarded for feasibility studies and project development for municipal waste processing or disposal facilities, except for facilities for the combustion of municipal waste that are not proposed to be operated for the recovery of energy. All grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101, and the availability of monies in the Recycling Fund.

       Inquiries regarding the grant offerings should be directed to Sally Lohman, 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.

    Act 101 Section 901 Planning Grants

    CountyActivitiesDEP Grant
    Southcentral Region
    Adams CountyDevelop advertise and distribute RFP addenda, and consider the responses. Develop an environmental assessment on the chosen composting site and hold public meetings. This grant includes the return of $12,060 previously approved for work included in this grant instead.$145,255
    Berks CountyHousehold Hazardous Waste Education$    2,835
    Dauphin CountyHousehold Hazardous Waste Education$  16,935
    Lancaster CountyRevise the Lancaster County Municipal Waste Management Plan$  46,066
    Northcentral Region
    Northumberland CountyRevise the Northumberland County Municipal Waste Management Plan$  37,948
    Southwest Region
    Greene CountyRevise the Greene County Municipal Waste Management Plan$    2,000
    Northwest Region
    Lawrence CountyRevise the Lawrence County Municipal Waste Management Plan$  48,698
    Crawford CountyRevise the Crawford County Municipal Waste Management Plan$  28,000
    TOTAL         $310,802
    [Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-1612. Filed for public inspection October 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]

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