DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[37 Pa.B. 6207]
[Saturday, November 24, 2007]THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a general permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.
For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before an application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users, or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0210404 Melvin J. Wachob
4916 Glen Hazel Road
Wilcox, PA 15870Jones Township
Elk CountyUNT to the East Branch Clarion River
17-A
Y
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
PA0026000, Sewage, City of Allentown, 112 Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102. This proposed facility is located in Allentown City, Lehigh County.
Description of Proposed Activity: NPDES Renewal application to discharge 40 mgd of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Lehigh River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2C and is classified for: WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Keystone Water Company is located on Delaware River is 60 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 40 mgd.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 20 30 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times.
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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times. Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.0 Cadmium Monitor and Report In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Stormwater.
2. WETT.
3. Pretreatment.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA0093076, Sewage, S-2 Properties, P. O. Box 24509, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Brookhaven Estates Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in South Franklin Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Chartiers Creek, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Western Pennsylvania Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.15 0.35 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0096016, Sewage, Rostraver Estates, Inc., 116 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Rostraver Estates Sewage Treatment Plant in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Speers Run, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Western Pennsylvania Water Company located on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.013125 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.09 0.22 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0097098, Sewage, South Fayette Township School District, 1300 Lt. Will Way, McDonald, PA 15057-2580. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the South Fayette Township School District in South Fayette Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT to Millers Run, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the West View Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.002 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 30.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0205711, Sewage, Ernest Buck, 1601 North Road, McDonald, PA 15057. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Buck SRSTP in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of North Branch Robinson Run, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the West View Municipal Water Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
WQM Permit 4607201, Sewerage, Industrial, Realen Valley Forge Greenes Associates, 1000 Chesterbrook Boulevard, Suite 100, Bewyn, PA 19312. This proposed facility is located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Action/Activity: Discharge of stormwater to groundwater through gravity drains directed to the Epikarstic Limestone Bedrock. This application was incorrectly published as an ''action'' at 37 Pa.B. 5303 (September 29, 2007), bulletin instead of an ''application.'' This publication corrects that error.
WQM Permit No. 1507415, Sewerage, Pocopson Township, P. O. Box 1, 740 Denton Hollow Road, Pocopson, PA 19366. This proposed facility is located in Pocopson Township, Chester County.
Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a sewage treatment plant with drip disposal for up to 77 single-family dwellings.
WQM Permit No. 1507416, Sewerage, Utilities, Inc. of Maryland, 3311 Village Drive North, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. This proposed facility is located in West Bradford Township, Chester County.
Description of Action/Activity: Installation of a new 95,000 gallon solids holding tank.
WQM Permit No. 4607201, Industrial, Smithfield Beef Group, Souderton, Inc., P. O. Box 395, Souderton, PA 18964-0395. This proposed facility is located in Franconia Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Action/Activity: Upgrades to wastewater treatment system.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. WQG016156, Sewerage, Margaret Piernik, 5991 Fox Hollow, North Ridgeville, OH 44039. This proposed facility is located in Sewickley Heights Borough, Allegheny County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the construction and operation of a single residence sewage treatment plant.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 2599420, Sewerage, Amendment, The Borough of Edinboro Municipal Authority, 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16412-2502. This proposed facility is located in Borough of Edinboro, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The proposed project involves expansion of the Edinboro WWTP to allow for acceptance of wastewater from the Washington Township's Angling Road WWTP, which is to be converted into a pump station.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6860.
WQM Permit No. 6107201, Industrial Waste, Titusville Oil and Gas Associates, Inc., 16889 Jerusalem Corners Road, Pleasantville, PA 16341. This proposed facility is located in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for construction and operation of a new oil and gas wastewater treatment facility.
IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
V. Applications for NPDES Wavier Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Northampton County Conservation District: Greystone Building, Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211, (610) 746-1971.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAS10U170R Sterling Oaks II, LLC
Attn: Justin Huratiak
600 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Hidden Tall Oaks II, LP
T.J.F. Land Development, LLC
Attn: Timothy Faust
4562 Steuben Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Northampton Lower Nazareth Township Monocacy Creek
HQ-CWF
VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMIT Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17), the following parties have applied for a PWS permit to construct or substantially modify a public water system.
Persons wishing to comment on a permit application are invited to submit a statement to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and any related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and are available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Application No. 2350063, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Greenfield Acres, LLC Greenfield Township
Lackawanna CountyResponsible Official Allessandro Tuzze, Partner
Greenfield Acres, LLC
56 Cottage Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer N/A Application Received Date October 30, 2007 Description of Action Application proposes the transfer of PWS Permit No. 2350063 from the Finch Hill MHP to Greenfield Acres, LLC. The new facility name proposed is Greenfield Acres, LLC MHP. Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 3607515, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Elizabethtown VFW
Post No. 5667Municipality West Donegal Township County Lancaster Responsible Official Elizabethtown VFW
Post No. 5667, President
33 Arch Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Harold J. Light, P. E.
Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc.
430 East Main Street
Palmyra, PA 17078Application Received: October 22, 2007 Description of Action Installation of nitrate treatment. Permit No. 3407502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Richfield Area Joint Authority Municipality Monroe Township County Juniata Responsible Official Richfield Area Joint Authority
Chairperson/Systems Operator
186 Seven Stars Road
Richfield, PA 17086Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Edward J. Brown, P. E.
Larson Design Group
1000 Commerce Park Drive
Williamsport, PA 17701Application Received: October 29, 2007 Description of Action This permit application is for the addition of the Mountain Road Well as a new well source. In addition to the new well source the Authority will be adding a chemical feed room to the existing treatment facilities and repainting an existing storage tank. Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Application No. 1407504--Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Haines Woodward Municipal Authority Township or Borough Haines Township County Centre Responsible Official Dwight Orndorf, President
Haines Woodward Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 147
Woodward, PA 16882Type of Facility Public Water Supply--Construction Consulting Engineer David Swisher, P. E.
HRG, Inc.
474 Windmere Drive
Suite 100
State College, PA 16801Application Received November 7, 2007 Description of Action Permitting Well No. 001 and constructing a water storage tank in Woodward Township. Well No. 001 will replace the existing spring source as the primary drinking water supply. Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Application No. 1607502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hawthorn Area Water Authority Township or Borough Hawthorn Borough
Redbank Township
Clarion County
Responsible Official Mark Wyant, Vice Chairperson Consulting Engineer Michael C. Malak, P. E.
Senate Engineering Company
U-PARC, 420 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238Application Received Date November 1, 2007 Description of Action Water System Improvements, involving an interconnect with RVMA, and including booster pump station and a meter pit. Application No. 3103-T1-MA3, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Township or Borough Conewango Township
Warren CountyResponsible Official Mary Munch, Network Supervisor
PA American Water Company
10 Willey Street
Warren, PA 16365Type of Facility Public Water Supply Application Received Date October 22, 2007 Description of Action Rehabilitation of 1,000,000 water storage tank, known as Tanner Hill Tank. MINOR AMENDMENT Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Application No. 4506504MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Stroud Township
Monroe CountyResponsible Official David Kaufman
Pennsylvania American Water
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer R. Michael Gephart, P. E.
SAIC
1129 Business Parkway South
Suite 10
Westminster, MD 21157Application Received Date November 1, 2007 Description of Action Applicant proposes constructing an above-grade structure on top of an existing below-grade concrete vault to relocate treatment chemicals, piping and appurtenances. Also, PAW proposes replacing a previously approved triplex booster pumping arrangement with a duplex booster pumping system. Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 3207502MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17033Township or Borough White Township Responsible Official Paul Zilinski, Director, Environment Management and Compliance
Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility McHenry Hill water storage tank Consulting Engineer Application Received Date October 22, 2007 Description of Action Rehabilitating the 2 MG McHenry Hill water storage tank. Application No. 0207503MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17033Township or Borough Union Township Responsible Official Paul Zilinski, Director, Environment Management and Compliance
Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility Water storage tank Consulting Engineer Application Received Date October 22, 2007 Description of Action Blasting and painting of the interior and exterior of the 932,000 gallon ground storage tank known as the Aldrich Washwater Tank No. 2. OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Applications Received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Permit Application No. 101168. Bethayres Reclamation Corp., 2310 Terwood Drive, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6029, Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County. The application was received to reduce the permit area of the closed Bethayres Reclamation Corp. C & D Landfill. The application was received by Southeast Regional Office on October 30, 2007.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
Permit ID No. 300876. Reliant Energy Northeast Management Company, 121 Champion Way, Suite 200, Canonsburg, PA 15317. Conemaugh Generating Station Ash/Refuse Disposal Site, 1442 Power Plant Road, SR 2008, New Florence, PA 15944-9154. Application for permit renewal of a residual waste landfill in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County was received in the Regional Office on November 5, 2007.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] AIR QUALITY PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW 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.
Copies of the applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule an appointment.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed plan approval or operating permit must indicate their interest to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and must file protests or comments on a proposed plan approval or operating permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed document to that person or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Comments or protests filed with the Department 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.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office identified before the application. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984. Final plan approvals and operating permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121--143, the Federal Clean Air Act (act) and regulations adopted under the act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
37-243D: INMETCO (One INMETCO Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117) for installation of a 156,000 acfm baghouse to replace the current venturi scrubber system for the Rotary Hearth Furnace in Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County. This is a Title V facility.
37-243E: INMETCO (One INMETCO Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117) for installation of two additional chambers to an existing inplant baghouse in Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County. The baghouse will increase its capacity from 67,450 scfm to 87,060 scfm. This is a Title V facility.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-0147B: Chemalloy Company, Inc.--Chemalloy (996 Railroad Avenue, P. O. Box 350, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010) for an increase of material throughputs of the metal grinding and milling processes at the Chemalloy metal and mineral manufacturing facility at 1301 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. The increase of material throughputs may result in the emissions of 3.10 tpy of Chromium in a form of PM10. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
09-0186B: Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals, Inc. (1 Sinter Lane, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) for modification of a Bulk Material Handling System (Source ID: 101), to have the option of unloading by means of self-unloading vessels in Falls Township, Bucks County. The only pollutants of concern from this operation are PM and HAP emissions. The use of self-unloading vessels will increase the potential-to-emit of total PM emissions from the Bulk Material Handling System from 73.32 tpy to 74.60 tpy. Likewise, PM10 emissions will increase from 19.98 tpy to 20.59 tpy and total HAP emissions will increase from 9.88 tpy to 10.0 tpy. This facility will continue to be a non-Title V facility. PM and HAP emissions will be controlled by water suppression, chemical suppression, covers and barriers, as needed. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
01-05016K: ISP Minerals, Inc. (P. O. Box O, 1455 Old Waynesboro Road, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214-0914) for replacement of two screens and supporting conveyors and elevators. Replacement of existing equipment within existing sources will be controlled by the use of an existing fabric filter baghouse in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. There will be a very slight increase in actual emissions of PM, and there will be no change to other emissions. This plan approval will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
53-00005C: Dominion Transmission, Inc. (445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301) for the modification of the Greenlick Compressor Station in Stewardson Township, Potter County.
The Greenlick Compressor Station consists of a number of natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion compressor engines and ancillary equipment used to transmit natural gas through pipelines. The Greenlick Compressor Station is considered to be a major source of NOx, CO, VOCs and HAPs (primarily formaldehyde) for Title V permitting purposes and operates under Title V Operating Permit 53-00005.
The proposed modification is an increase in the allowable fugitive VOC emissions from the facility from the current limit of 2.9 tons in any 12-consecutive month period to a new limit of 21.0 tons in any 12-consecutive month period.
The increase in allowable fugitive VOC emissions is not expected to be accompanied by any increase in the actual VOC emissions from the facility as no physical change is occurring. The emission estimation procedures upon which the 2.9 ton per 12-consecutive month period emission limit was based are now believed to be inaccurate and to have resulted in an underestimation of the facility's true fugitive VOC emission potential. The proposed fugitive VOC emission limit of 21.0 tons per 12-consecutive month period reflects the use of current emission estimation procedures and is consequently believed to more accurately reflect the facility's true fugitive VOC emission potential.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Dominion Transmission, Inc. indicates that the respective compressor station will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants following the proposed modification, including the Reasonably Available Control Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91-- 129.95. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue plan approval for the proposed modification. Additionally, the Department subsequently intends to incorporate the increased emission limit into Title V Operating Permit 53-00005 by means of administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
The following is a summary of the conditions the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements:
1. The total combined fugitive VOC emissions from this facility shall not exceed 21.0 tons in any 12-consecutive month period.
2. The permittee shall perform monthly inspections of the indoor areas of the facility as well as annual Atmospheric Gas Loss inspections to determine the presence of fugitive VOC emissions and shall take corrective action, as necessary, to eliminate any fugitive VOC emissions detected during these inspections.
3. The permittee shall maintain accurate comprehensive records of the amount of fugitive VOCs emitted from the facility each month as well as the date, type (monthly or annual) and results of each fugitive VOC emissions inspection. The inspection results shall identify the locations monitored, indicate the locations where fugitive VOC emissions were detected and summarize the corrective actions taken to eliminate these emissions. All records shall be submitted to the Department on an annual basis.
The fugitive VOC emissions from this facility are subject to the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91--129.95. The Department has made a preliminary determination to approve the revision requested by the permittee to the RACT plan previously submitted to, and approved by, the Department for this facility.
The preliminary determination to revise the previously-approved RACT plan for this facility will, if finally approved, be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision will not adopt any new regulations. It will contain the requirements established by the Department in its approval of the proposed RACT plan revision.
The paragraphs numbered 1--3 previously contain the Department's preliminary revised RACT determination for the facility's fugitive VOC emissions.
A copy of the plan approval application is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the address listed. Persons interested in inspecting the application must schedule an appointment in advance.
A public hearing may be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the Department's preliminary revised RACT determination for the facility's fugitive VOC emissions and the associated proposed plan approval issuance and SIP revision. The hearing will be held on January 7, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA. The public is invited to appear at this public hearing and provide comment.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment at the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to do so should contact Daniel Spadoni at (570) 327-3659 to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Anyone unable to attend the hearing, but wishing to comment, or anyone who wishes to protest the proposed plan approval issuance may do so by submitting their comments or protests, in writing, to the Department at the address listed. Comments or protests must be received by the Department by no later than January 17, 2008, to be considered. Each comment or protest should include the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comment or protest and a concise statement explaining the relevancy of the comment or protest being presented to the Department.
Written comments or protests should be directed to David W. Aldenderfer, Environmental Program Manager, Air Quality Program, Department of Environmental Protection, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
For additional information regarding the respective plan approval application, contact Richard L. Maxwell, Jr., Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, Department of Environmental Protection, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3640.
14-328-002: Dominion Transmission, Inc. (445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301) for the construction of a natural gas compressor station (Center Compressor Station) near Pleasant Gap in Spring Township, Centre County.
The compressor station will incorporate two 5,876 horsepower natural gas-fired turbines and an 814 horsepower natural gas-fired auxiliary generator. The NOx emissions from the turbines will be controlled by integral proprietary combustion systems (SoLoNOx). The CO, VOC and VHAP emissions from the turbines will be controlled by oxidation catalysts.
The total combined air contaminant emissions from the compressor station are not expected to exceed 47.1 tons of NOx, 6.1 tons of CO, 24.6 tons of VOCs, 18.2 tons of PM/PM10, 7.8 tons of VHAPs (including a maximum of .12 ton of formaldehyde) and 1.5 tons of SOx per year.
The facility will not be a major (Title V) facility for any air contaminant.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Dominion Transmission, Inc. indicates that the proposed compressor station will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants, including the BAT requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 and Subpart KKKK of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, 40 CFR 60.4300--60.4420. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue plan approval for the construction of the compressor station.
The following is a summary of the conditions the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements:
1. The turbines and auxiliary generator shall be fired on pipeline quality natural gas only.
2. Each turbine shall be equipped with Solar SoLoNOx technology and an oxidation catalyst.
3. The NOx, CO and VOC (expressed as propane) emissions from a turbine shall not exceed 25, 2 and 12.5 parts per million, by volume, dry basis, corrected to 15% oxygen, respectively, at any time the turbine is operating in a SoLoNOx mode.
4. The NOx, CO and VOC (expressed as propane) emissions from a turbine shall not exceed 70, 320 and 400 parts per million, by volume, dry basis, corrected to 15% oxygen, respectively, at any time the turbine is operating in a non-SoLoNOx mode.
5. The PM/PM10 emissions from each turbine shall not at any time exceed .042 pound per million Btu of heat input and the formaldehyde emissions shall not exceed .0027 pound per million Btu of heat input.
6. The total combined NOx emissions, total combined CO emissions, total combined VOC emissions (expressed as propane), total combined VHAP emissions, total combined PM/PM10 emissions and total combined SOx emissions from both turbines shall not exceed 43.1, 2.84, 8.02, .17, 18.03 and 1.46 tons, respectively, in any 12-consecutive month period.
7. Each turbine shall operate in a non-SoLoNOx mode for no more than 20 hours in any 12-consecutive month period.
8. The turbines shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor whether they are operating in a SoLoNOx mode or non-SoLoNOx mode and the oxidation catalyst shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the catalyst bed inlet and outlet temperatures as well as the pressure differential across the catalyst bed.
9. The turbines shall comply with all applicable requirements specified in Subpart KKKK of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, 40 CFR 60.4300--60.4420.
10. The NOx, CO and VOC emissions from the auxiliary generator shall not exceed 2.0 gram per brake horsepower-hour, 1.6 grams per brake horsepower-hour and .25 gram per brake horsepower-hour, respectively.
11. The auxiliary generator shall not be operated more than 1,000 hours in any 12-consecutive month period.
12. Within 180 days of startup, each turbine shall be stack tested to determine the NOx, CO, VOC, formaldehyde and PM/PM10 emission rate while operating in a SoLoNOx mode as well as the CO emission rate while operating in a non-SoLoNOx mode. Each turbine shall subsequently be stack tested on an annual basis to determine the NOx and CO emission rates while operating in a SoLoNOx mode and every 3 years to determine the VOC and formaldehyde emission rates while operating in a SoLoNOx mode and the CO emission rate while operating in a non-SoLoNOx mode.
13. Within 180 days of startup, the auxiliary generator shall be stack tested to determine the NOx, CO and VOC emission rates.
14. The total combined fugitive VOC emissions from the compressor station shall not exceed 16.23 tons in any 12-consecutive month period and the total combined fugitive VHAP emissions shall not exceed 7.47 tons in any 12-consecutive month period.
15. The permittee shall perform monthly inspections of the indoor areas of the compressor station as well as annual Atmospheric Gas Loss inspections to determine the presence of fugitive VOC/VHAP emissions and shall take corrective action, as necessary, to eliminate any fugitive emissions detected during these inspections.
16. The permittee shall maintain comprehensive accurate records of the number of hours each turbine operates in a non-SoLoNOx mode during each month, the number of hours the auxiliary generator operates during each month, the amount of fugitive VOCs emitted from the facility during each month, the amount of fugitive VHAPs emitted from the facility during each month and the date, type (monthly or annual) and results of each fugitive VOC/VHAP inspection performed.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
PA-04-00235G: FirstEnergy Generation Corp. (P. O. Box 128, Shippingport, PA 15077) to authorize the determination of an Alternative Opacity Limitation for Units Nos. 1 and 2 at the Bruce Mansfield Station, in Shippingport, Butler County.
Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(a)(4), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Plan Approval to the FirstEnergy Generation Corporation (P. O. Box 128, Shippingport, PA 15077) to authorize the determination of an Alternative Opacity Limitation for Units No. 1 and No. 2 at the Bruce Mansfield Station, in Shippingport, Butler County. The application was submitted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.45 and was received on July 23, 2007.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in evaluation of the application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the address listed.
Department of Environmental Protection
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222For the Department to assure compliance with all applicable standards, the Department proposes to place the following conditions on the Plan Approval:
Special Conditions For Plan Approval PA-04-00235G 1) Words and terms that are not otherwise defined in this plan approval shall have the meanings set forth in section 3 of the Air Pollution Control Act (act) (35 P. S. § 4003) and 25 Pa. Code § 121.1.
2) The issuance of this plan approval does not prevent the future adoption by the Department of any rules, regulations or standards, or the issuance of orders necessary to comply with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act or the act, or to achieve or maintain ambient air quality standards. The issuance of this plan approval shall not be construed to limit the Department's enforcement authority. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b(a) and (b)).
3) This plan approval authorizes temporary operation of the sources covered by this plan approval provided the following conditions are met.
a) When construction, installation, modification or reactivation is being conducted, the permittee should provide written notice to the Department of the completion of the activity approved by this plan approval and the permittee's intent to commence operation at least 5 working days prior to the completion of said activity. The notice shall state when the activity will be completed and when the permittee expects to commence operation. When the activity involves multiple sources on different time schedules, notice is required for the commencement of operation of each source.
b) Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b(d), temporary operation of the sources is authorized to facilitate the shakedown of sources and air cleaning devices, to permit operations pending the issuance of a permit under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G (relating to operating permits; and relating to Title V operating permits) or to permit the evaluation of the air contaminant aspects of the source.
c) This plan approval authorizes a temporary operation period not to exceed 180 days from the date of commencement of operation, provided the Department receives notice from the permittee under paragraph (a), previously.
d) The permittee may request an extension of the 180-day shakedown period if further evaluation of the air contamination aspects of the sources is necessary. The request for an extension should be submitted, in writing, to the Department at least 15 days prior to the end of the initial 180-day shakedown period and shall provide a description of the compliance status of the source, a detailed schedule for establishing compliance, and the reasons compliance has not been established. This temporary operation period will be valid for a limited time and may be extended for additional limited periods, each not to exceed 120 days. If, at any time, the Department has cause to believe that air contaminant emissions from the sources listed in this plan approval may be in excess of the limitations specified in, or established under this plan approval or the permittee's operating permit, the permittee may be required to conduct test methods and procedures deemed necessary by the Department to determine the actual emissions rate. The testing shall be conducted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, where applicable, and in accordance with any restrictions or limitations established by the Department at such time as it notifies the company that testing is required. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
4) The permittee shall maintain and operate the sources and associated air cleaning devices in accordance with good engineering practice as described in the plan approval application submitted to the Department. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(10))
5) (a) The records, reports or information obtained by the Department or referred to at public hearings shall be available to the public, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this condition.
(b) Upon cause shown by the permittee that the records, reports or information, or a particular portion thereof, but not emission data, to which the Department has access under the act, if made public, would divulge production or sales figures or methods, processes or production unique to that person or would otherwise tend to affect adversely the competitive position of that person by revealing trade secrets, including intellectual property rights, the Department will consider the record, report or information, or particular portion thereof confidential in the administration of the act. The Department will implement this section consistent with sections 112(d) and 114(c) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7412(d) and 7414(c)). Nothing in this section prevents disclosure of the report, record or information to Federal, State or local representatives as necessary for purposes of administration of Federal, State or local air pollution control laws, or when relevant in a proceeding under the act. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12(c) and (d) and 35 P. S. § 4013.2)
6) (a) This plan approval will be valid for a limited time, as specified by the expiration date contained on Page 1 of this plan approval. Except as provided in §§ 127.11a and 127.215 (relating to reactivation of sources; and reactivation), at the end of the time, if the construction, modification, reactivation or installation has not been completed, a new plan approval application or an extension of the previous approval will be required.
(b) If construction has commenced, but cannot be completed before the expiration of this plan approval, an extension of the plan approval must be obtained to continue construction. To allow adequate time for departmental action, a request for the extension should be postmarked at least 30 days prior to the expiration date. The Department will not issue an extension after the plan approval expires. The request for an extension should include the following:
(i) A justification for the extension,
(ii) A schedule for the completion of the construction.
If construction has not commenced before the expiration of this plan approval, then a new plan approval application must be submitted and approval obtained before construction can commence.
(c) If the construction, modification or installation is not commenced within 18 months of the issuance of this plan approval or if there is more than an 18-month lapse in construction, modification or installation, a new plan approval application that meets the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters B and D (related to plan approval requirements; and to prevention of significant deterioration of air quality), and Subchapter E (related to new source review) shall be submitted. (25 Pa. Code § 127.13)
7) (a) This plan approval may not be transferred from one person to another except when a change of ownership is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Department and the Department approves the transfer of the plan approval in writing.
(b) Section 127.12a (relating to compliance review) applies to a request for transfer of a plan approval. A compliance review form shall accompany the request.
(c) This plan approval is valid only for the specific source and the specific location of the source as described in the application. (25 Pa. Code § 127.32)
8) (a) Under 35 P. S. § 4008, no person shall hinder, obstruct, prevent or interfere with the Department or its personnel in the performance of any duty authorized under the act.
(b) The permittee shall also allow the Department to have access at reasonable times to said sources and associated air cleaning devices with the measuring and recording equipment, including equipment recording visual observations, as the Department deems necessary and proper for performing its duties and for the effective enforcement of the act and regulations adopted under the act.
(c) Nothing in this plan approval condition shall limit the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to inspect or enter the premises of the permittee in accordance with Section 114 or other applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12(4) and 35 P. S. § 4008 and § 114 of the CAA)
9) This plan approval may be terminated, modified, suspended or revoked and reissued if one or more of the following applies:
a) The permittee constructs or operates the source subject to the plan approval in violation of the act, the Clean Air Act, the regulations promulgated under the act or the Clean Air Act, a plan approval or permit or in a manner that causes air pollution.
b) The permittee fails to properly or adequately maintain or repair an air pollution control device or equipment attached to or otherwise made a part of the source.
c) The permittee fails to submit a report required by this plan approval.
d) The Environmental Protection Agency determines that this plan approval is not in compliance with the Clean Air Act or the regulations thereunder. (25 Pa. Code 127.13a)
10) (a) The permittee, or any other person, may not circumvent the new source review requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E by causing or allowing a pattern of ownership or development, including the phasing, staging, delaying or engaging in incremental construction, over a geographic area of a facility which, except for the pattern of ownership or development, would otherwise require a permit or submission of a plan approval application.
(b) No person may permit the use of a device, stack height which exceeds good engineering practice stack height, dispersion technique or other technique which, without resulting in reduction of the total amount of air contaminants emitted, conceals or dilutes an emission of air contaminants which would otherwise be in violation of this plan approval, the act or the regulations promulgated thereunder, except that with prior approval of the Department, the device or technique may be used for control of malodors. (25 Pa. Code §§ 121.9 and 127.216)
11) Reports, test data, monitoring data, notifications shall be submitted to the:
Regional Air Program Manager
Department of Environmental Protection
(At the address given on the plan approval transmittal letter or otherwise notified) (25 Pa. Code § 127.12c)12) (a) If required by section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, the permittee shall develop and implement an accidental release program consistent with requirements of the Clean Air Act, 40 CFR Part 68 (relating to chemical accident prevention provisions) and the Federal Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (Pub. L. No. 106-40).
(b) The permittee shall prepare and implement a Risk Management Plan (RMP) which meets the requirements of section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, 40 CFR Part 68 and the Federal Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act when a regulated substance listed in 40 CFR 68.130 is present in a process in more than the listed threshold quantity at the facility. The permittee shall submit the RMP to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) according to the following schedule and requirements:
(1) The permittee shall submit the first RMP to a central point specified by the EPA no later than the latest of the following:
(i) Three years after the date on which a regulated substance is first listed under § 68.130; or,
(ii) The date on which a regulated substance is first present above a threshold quantity in a process.
(2) The permittee shall submit any additional relevant information requested by the Department or the EPA concerning the RMP and shall make subsequent submissions of RMPs in accordance with 40 CFR 68.190.
(3) The permittee shall certify that the RMP is accurate and complete in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 68, including a checklist addressing the required elements of a complete RMP.
(c) As used in this plan approval condition, the term ''process'' shall be as defined in 40 CFR 68.3. The term ''process'' means any activity involving a regulated substance including any use, storage, manufacturing, handling or onsite movement of such substances or any combination of these activities. For purposes of this definition, any group of vessels that are interconnected or separate vessels that are located such that a regulated substance could be involved in a potential release, shall be considered a single process. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12(9) and 40 CFR Part 68)
13) This Plan Approval authorizes the determination of an Alternative Opacity Limitation (AOL) for Units No. 1 and No. 2 at the Pennsylvania Power, Bruce Mansfield Station, located in Shippingport, Beaver County. (25 Pa. Code § 123.45)
14) Stack testing shall be conducted on the Unit No. 1 and Unit No. 2 exhaust to determine the mass emission rate of PM (filterable and condensable) and SO3. Testing shall be conducted within 12-months of final issuance of this Plan Approval. (25 Pa. Code §§ 123.45 and 139.11)
a) Stack testing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 and the Department's Source Testing Manual.
b) At least 30 days prior to the test, the owner/operator shall submit to the Department two copies of the procedures for the stack test and drawings with dimensions indicating the location of sampling ports and other data to ensure the collection of representative samples.
c) At least 15 days prior to the test, the Regional Air Quality Manager shall be informed of the date and time of the test.
d) All relevant operating parameters (such as, boiler steam flow, air flow, gross megawatts, O2; CEMS heat input and stack flue gas volumetric flow rate) shall be recorded at appropriate intervals throughout the duration of the stack tests. Operating data recorded shall be sufficient to establish that the units and the air cleaning devices, including the SBS, are operating at normal operating conditions. A summary of the recorded operating parameters and values shall be included in the test report.
e) Within 60 days after the stack test, two copies of the complete test report, including all recorded operating parameters, shall be submitted to the Regional Air Quality Manager for approval.
15) Visible Emission readings shall be taken from each stack for the entire duration of the PM stack test. The Department will set the AOL at the opacity levels measured during the performance test, even if the mass emission rate is substantially less than those allowed under the regulations or permit conditions of the Department. In the event that valid opacity observations cannot be made, stack testing shall be postponed until valid opacity observations can be made. (25 Pa. Code § 123.45)
16) The procedures of 25 Pa. Code § 139.17 and § 139.18 shall be used to quantify the AOL. (25 Pa. Code § 123.45(h)(2))
17) Within 60 days of receiving Department approval of the stack test results for PM, FirstEnergy shall submit a report that quantifies the AOL. The report shall clearly identify each requirement of 25 Pa. Code § 139.17 and § 139.18 and shall explain in detail how those requirements have been fulfilled. (25 Pa. Code § 123.45)
18) In the event that FirstEnergy fails to demonstrate compliance with the PM emission limit of 0.1 lb/mmBtu during the VE readings and stack tests, an Alternative Opacity Limit will not be granted. (25 Pa. Code § 123.45)
19) Upon determination by the Owner/Operator that the sources covered by this Plan Approval are in compliance with all conditions of the Plan Approval the Owner/Operator shall contact the Department's reviewing engineer and schedule the Initial Operating Permit Inspection. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
20) Upon completion of the Initial Operating Permit Inspection and determination by the Department that the sources covered by this Plan Approval are in compliance with all conditions of the Plan Approval the Owner/Operator shall submit an administrative amendment to Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the Plan Approval. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
21) The Owner/Operator may request an extension of the Plan Approval if compliance with all applicable regulations and Plan Approval requirements has not been established. The extension request shall be submitted in writing at least 15 days prior to expiration. The extension request shall include a detailed schedule for establishing compliance and the reasons compliance has not been established. The Plan Approval may be extended for additional periods, each not to exceed 120-days, by submitting an extension request as described. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
22) Unit No. 3 is subject to the NSPS requirements found in 40 CFR 60 Subpart D, and in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.45 Appendix D, FirstEnergy must follow the procedures outlined in 40 CFR 60.11(e) in order to establish an Alternative Opacity Limit for Unit No. 3.
23) Best Available Retrofit Technology for Units No. 1--3 is determined to be compliance with the Clean Air Interstate Rule for NOx and SOx, and continued operation of the existing scrubbers for PM control.
Any person wishing to provide the Department with additional information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to the Department at the address shown. A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following:
* Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
* Identification of the proposed Plan Approval (specify the Plan Approval number).
* Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in this newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines the notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to:
Regional Air Quality Program Manager
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection
Southwest Region--Field Operation
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745For additional information you may contact the following at the same address:
Thomas J. Joseph, P. E.
Air Pollution Control Engineer III
Air QualityOPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Muhammad Zaman, Facilities Permitting Chief, (570) 327-0512.
60-00007: United States Department of Justice (P. O. Box 1000, Lewisburg, PA 17837) for renewal of Title V Operating Permit 60-00007 for operation of their Lewisburg Penitentiary in Kelly Township, Union County.
The facility incorporates three 33.5 mmBtu/hr natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers, a 16.7 mmBtu/hr natural gas/no. 2 fuel oil-fired boiler, 42 small natural gas-fired space heaters (rated between .12 and .68 mmBtu/hr each), four natural gas-fired powder coating ovens, two natural gas-fired burnoff ovens, a 305 horsepower diesel fuel-fired fire pump and two 1,817 horsepower diesel fuel-fired emergency generators.
The facility has the potential to emit up to 151.24 tons of SOx, 70.2 tons of NOx, 38.28 tons of CO, 15.54 tons of PM/PM10, 1.64 tons of VOCs and .16 ton of HAPs per year.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to renew Title V Operating Permit 60-00007. The Department intends to incorporate into this renewal all conditions currently contained in Title V Operating Permit 60-00007 with these exceptions and changes:
1. Conditions requiring the maintenance and reporting of fuel certification reports or fuel analyses records to verify the sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil delivered to the facility have been removed from the permit as the facility has not been using enough No. 2 fuel oil to warrant the burden of such a requirement and it has additionally been the Department's experience that the No. 2 fuel oil consistently being offered in the marketplace easily meets the applicable No. 2 fuel oil sulfur content limitation.
2. Conditions requiring a weekly inspection of the facility for the presence of visible air contaminants, visible fugitive air contaminants and malodorous air contaminants, and the maintenance of records of these inspections, have been removed from the permit as this facility does not contain the types of sources that are likely to produce such emissions.
3. A condition requiring malfunctions to be reported to the Department has been revised to exclude the reporting of malfunctions which do not result in, or potentially result in, air contaminant emissions in excess of an applicable air contaminant emission limitation and/or do not result in, or potentially result in, noncompliance with any operating permit condition.
4. A condition specifying the deadlines for the submission of the annual compliance certification report and semi-annual report has been added to the permit.
5. Conditions requiring the maintenance of records of ''supporting documentation and calculations used to verify compliance'' with the NOx and CO emission limitations for two natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers (Sources 045 and 046) have been removed from the permit as it is not possible to verify compliance with the applicable emission limitations with ''documentation and calculations.''
6. The PM and SOx emission limitations for four powder coating ovens (Sources CU041, CU042, CU043 and CU044) have been changed to reflect the regulations that actually apply to these sources (25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 and 123.21) rather than those erroneously identified in the permit in the past (25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11 and 123.22).
7. A condition requiring the maintenance of records ''of the documentation used to verify compliance with the burnoff and afterburner chamber cleaning frequency requirement and the water spray testing requirement'' for a burnoff oven (Source P140) has been removed from the permit as there is no required burnoff and afterburner chamber cleaning frequency specified in the permit and the Department no longer feels that it is necessary to maintain records of burnoff chamber water spray testing.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
32-00059: Reliant Energy Northeast Management Co. (121 Champion Way, Suite 200, Canonsburg, PA 15317-5817) a Title V Operating Permit renewal for the facility's major sources of emissions which include two coal-fired boilers, each rated at 8,060 mmBtu/hr, that emit major quantities of CO, NOx, PM and SOx for their Conemaugh Plant, in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-00047: Degussa Corp. (1200 West Front Street, Chester, PA 19013) for a renewal of State-only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit No. 23-00047, in the City of Chester, Delaware County, which was originally issued on October 8, 2002, and amended on July 31, 2007. The State-only Operating Permit (SOOP) is for the operation of two boilers, three dryers, 14 storage silos, four mills and various packing, loading and recycling equipment, as well numerous dust collectors that control PM emissions from each of these sources. The main pollutants emitted from the facility are PM and NOx. To maintain Synthetic Minor status, site-level PM and NOx limits of 99.9 and 24.9 tpy, respectively, are listed in the SOOP. The renewed SOOP will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. No major changes have occurred since the SOOP was amended.
09-00059: Saint Mary Medical Center (1201 Langhorne Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA 19047) for a renewal non-Title V Facility, State-only, Synthetic Minor Permit in Middletown Township, Bucks County. Saint Mary Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital. The facility has taken site level restrictions for natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil usage. The fuel restrictions will ensure that Saint Mary Medical Center remains under the emission thresholds. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
15-00098: Cephalon, Inc. (383 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA 19355) for a non-Title V, State-only, Natural Minor Operating Permit in Charleston Township, Chester County. Cephalon operates a pharmaceutical research and development facility. The primary sources of emission at this facility are two 100-gallon reactors and two 50-gallon reactors. A secondary condenser and scrubbing system are used as control devices. Each reactor is equipped with its own process condenser. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
05-03006: Kennametal, Inc. (442 Chalybeate Road, Bedford, PA 15522) for operation of a foundry operation in Colerain Township, Bedford County. The State-only facility-wide operating permit will contain emission limits along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality requirements.
06-03009: Bally Block Co. (30 South Seventh Street, Bally, PA 19503) for operation of a hardwood countertop manufacturing facility in the Borough of Bally, Berks County. This is a non-Title V (State-only) facility. The State-only operating permit shall contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
38-03036: Cargill, Inc. (320 North 16th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046) for operation of an animal feed mill in the City of Lebanon, Lebanon County. This is a renewal of the facility wide permit that was issued in January of 2003.
67-003116: Surtech Industries, Inc. (915 Borom Road, York, PA 17404) for operation of their industrial manufacturing facility in York City, York County. This is a renewal of the original operating permit issued in 2002.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-00360: The Electric Materials Co. (50 South Washington Street, North East, PA 16428) a Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of the facility's air contamination sources consisting of natural gas process units, annealing furnace, four cold batch degreasing units, open-top vapor degreaser, four brazing units, three paint booths, four induction furnaces, three core sand molding presses and a burn-off oven for the secondary metal production in the Borough of North East, Erie County.
OPERATING PERMITS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
53-00005C: Dominion Transmission, Inc. (445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301) for modification of the Greenlick Compressor Station in Stewardson Township, Potter County.
The Greenlick Compressor Station consists of a number of natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion compressor engines and ancillary equipment used to transmit natural gas through pipelines. The Greenlick Compressor Station is considered to be a major source of NOx, CO, VOCs and HAPs (primarily formaldehyde) for Title V permitting purposes and operates under Title V Operating Permit 53-00005.
The proposed modification is an increase in the allowable fugitive VOC emissions from the facility from the current limit of 2.9 tons in any 12-consecutive month period to a new limit of 21.0 tons in any 12-consecutive month period.
The increase in allowable fugitive VOC emissions is not expected to be accompanied by any increase in the actual VOC emissions from the facility as no physical change is occurring. The emission estimation procedures upon which the 2.9 ton per 12-consecutive month period emission limit was based are now believed to be inaccurate and to have resulted in an under-estimation of the facility's true fugitive VOC emission potential. The proposed fugitive VOC emission limit of 21.0 tons per 12-consecutive month period reflects the use of current emission estimation procedures and is consequently believed to more accurately reflect the facility's true fugitive VOC emission potential.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Dominion Transmission, Inc. indicates that the respective compressor station will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants following the proposed modification, including the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91--129.95. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue plan approval for the proposed modification. Additionally, the Department subsequently intends to incorporate the increased emission limit into Title V Operating Permit 53-00005 by means of administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
The following is a summary of the conditions the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements:
1. The total combined fugitive VOC emissions from this facility shall not exceed 21.0 tons in any 12-consecutive month period.
2. The permittee shall perform monthly inspections of the indoor areas of the facility as well as annual Atmospheric Gas Loss inspections to determine the presence of fugitive VOC emissions and shall take corrective action, as necessary, to eliminate any fugitive VOC emissions detected during these inspections.
3. The permittee shall maintain accurate comprehensive records of the amount of fugitive VOCs emitted from the facility each month as well as the date, type (monthly or annual) and results of each fugitive VOC emissions inspection. The inspection results shall identify the locations monitored, indicate the locations where fugitive VOC emissions were detected and summarize the corrective actions taken to eliminate these emissions. All records shall be submitted to the Department on an annual basis.
The fugitive VOC emissions from this facility are subject to the RACT requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91 through 129.95. The Department has made a preliminary determination to approve the revision requested by the permittee to the RACT plan previously submitted to, and approved by, the Department for this facility.
The preliminary determination to revise the previously-approved RACT plan for this facility will, if finally approved, be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision will not adopt any new regulations. It will contain the requirements established by the Department in its approval of the proposed RACT plan revision.
The paragraphs numbered 1--3 previously contain the Department's preliminary revised RACT determination for the facility's fugitive VOC emissions.
A copy of the plan approval application is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the address listed. Persons interested in inspecting the application must schedule an appointment in advance.
A public hearing may be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the Department's preliminary revised RACT determination for the facility's fugitive VOC emissions and the associated proposed plan approval issuance and SIP revision. The hearing will be held on January 7, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA. The public is invited to appear at this public hearing and provide comment.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment at the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to do so should contact Daniel Spadoni at (570) 327-3659 to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Anyone unable to attend the hearing, but wishing to comment, or anyone who wishes to protest the proposed plan approval issuance may do so by submitting their comments or protests, in writing, to the Department at the address listed. Comments or protests must be received by the Department by no later than January 17, 2008, to be considered. Each comment or protest should include the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comment or protest and a concise statement explaining the relevancy of the comment or protest being presented to the Department.
Written comments or protests should be directed to David W. Aldenderfer, Environmental Program Manager, Air Quality Program, Department of Environmental Protection, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
For additional information regarding the respective plan approval application, contact Richard L. Maxwell, Jr., Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, Department of Environmental Protection, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3640.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to 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 an application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before an application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.
Written comments, objections or requests for informal conferences on applications may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the district mining office indicated before an application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34.
Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations as identified in this notice for the respective coal and noncoal applications. In addition, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies who have requested review of NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on the requirements.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the 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; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor wishes to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following coal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: (1) surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and (2) drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
Permit Number 30841312 and NPDES Permit No. PA0013790, Consolidation Coal Company (1 Bridge Street, Monongah, WV 26554), to revise the permit for the Blacksville No. 2 Mine in Jackson and Gilmore Townships, Greene County to install 30 degasification boreholes. Surface Acres Proposed 24.7. No additional discharges. Application received May 1, 2007.
Permit Number 32971301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0215082, Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to renew the permit the Josephine No. 3 Mine in Center Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit for reclamation only. No additional discharges. Application received October 19, 2007.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
32980106 and NPDES No. PA0234770, M & S Mining, Inc., Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to change land use from forestland to wildlife habitat in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 81.4 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Dixon Run classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 1, 2007.
11060101 and NPDES No. PA0249882. CMT Energy, Inc., 108 South Twigg Street, Box 23, Smoke Run, PA 16681, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to add blasting in Chest Township, Cambria County, affecting 33.1 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Chest Creek classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 5, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
40663031C6. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), correction to an existing anthracite surface mine operation to add coal refuse reprocessing in Foster Township, Luzerne County affecting 536.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received July 6, 2007.
54850202C16. B-D Mining Company (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), correction to an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation facility to include surface mining in Mahanoy and West Mahanoy Townships, Shenandoah and Gilberton Boroughs, Schuylkill County affecting 1,590 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received November 6, 2007.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following noncoal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
28010302 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224162, David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202-9655, renewal of NPDE Permit, Antrim Township, Franklin County. Receiving streams: UNT to Muddy Run classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received October 12, 2007.
07020301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249289, Grannas Brothers Stone & Asphalt Company, Inc., P. O. Box 488, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, renewal of NPDES Permit, Catharine Township, Blair County. Receiving streams: UNT to Frankstown Branch Juniata River classified for the following use: WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. NPDES renewal application received October 12, 2007.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
30070603. H & H Stone Co., LLC (P. O. Box 66, Blacksville, WV 26521) Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of a noncoal surface mine, located in Perry Township, Greene County, affecting 15 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Black Run and Hackelbender Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received October 10, 2007.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA or to the issuance of a Dam Permit, Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice, as well as questions, to the regional office noted before the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Individuals will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each working day at the regional office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend a hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E08-447. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. SR 4024 Segment 0100 Offset 0000 Bridge Replacement Project in Athens Township, Bradford County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Bentley Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 21.5 inches; W: 1.7 inches).
Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0 proposes to remove an existing steel I-beam bridge and replace the bridge with a precast reinforced concrete box culvert, having a normal clear span of 17.0 feet and a skew of 70°, which carries SR 4024, a rural classified road, over Stone Lick Creek. This project is located in Athens Township, Bradford County. This project proposes to have a minimal impact on Stone Lick Creek, which is designated a WWF. This project does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands.
E14-503. Craig Micklow, 913 San Saba Drive, Southlake, TX 76902. Micklow Residence Bridge, in Union Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 8.53 inches; W: 6.14 inches).
To construct and maintain a concrete bridge system with two 16-foot 2-inch wide by 5-foot 1-inch high arches over McCormick Run plus the associated approach ramps and right floodplain emergency spillway located 0.25 mile north on Bush Hollow Road from SR 220. This project proposes to impact 50 linear feet of McCormick Run, which is classified as a CWF.
E19-265. H. H. Knoebel and Sons Inc., P. O. Box 317, Route 487, Elysburg, PA 17824. Bridge and roadway construction, in Cleveland Township, Ralpho Township, Columbia and Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Danville, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 52` 37"; W: 76° 30` 23").
To construct and maintain a bridge and access roadway. The bridge will be a prestressed adjacent box beam bridge with a single clear span of 53.3 feet, a curb to curb width of 22 feet, a centerline underclearance of 3.96 feet and a skew of 62°. The bridge will have pile abutments with a reinforced concrete pile cap located outside the stream channel. The stream channel banks and abutments will be protected with R-6 Rip-Rap. The access road will be located in the floodway of the South Branch of Roaring Creek. The access road will lead from Knoebels Boulevard to the Knoebels Campground. The access road will cross a small UNT to the South Branch of Roaring Creek, which will utilize four 24 inch reinforced concrete pipes to maintain drainage flow. The South Branch of Roaring Creek is a HQ-CWF. (Danville, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 52` 37"; W: 76° 30` 23") Cleveland Township, Columbia County and Ralpho Township, Northumberland County. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1570. Northern Holdings, LLC, 125 Warrendale-Bayne Road, Suite 325, Warrendale, PA 15086-7570. To place fill in wetlands in McCandless Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Emsworth, PA Quadrangle N: 20.4 inches; W: 8.2 inches, Latitude: 40° 36` 45"; Longitude: 80° 03` 29"). The applicant proposes to place and maintain fill in 0.048 acre of wetlands adjacent to a UNT to Wexford Run (CWF) for the purpose of constructing the proposed North Meadows Office and Storage Buildings. The project is located on the north side of North Meadows Drive, just north from the intersection of North Meadows and Forest Oaks Drives and will impact 0.048 acre of wetlands.
E02-1572. PITG Gaming, Inc., 120 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. To construct an amphitheater and boat docking area in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N: 13.1 inches; W: 3.25 inches, Latitude: 40° 26` 52"; Longitude: 80° 01` 22"). The applicant proposes to construct and maintain the Majestic Star Casino, an amphitheater and boat docking area and to remove the existing dock and seawall along the right bank of the Ohio River (WWF) for the purpose of improving the North Shore River Front. The project is located just southwest from the intersection of Reedsdale and Fulton Streets and will impact approximately 1,040.0 linear feet of said stream.
E65-916. Kriebel Minerals, Inc., P. O. Box 765, Clarion, PA 16214. To construct a stream crossing in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Mount Pleasant, PA Quadrangle N: 8.65 inches; W: 14.0 inches, Latitude: 40° 10` 22"; Longitude: 79° 36` 1.7"). The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a stream crossing, consisting of two 60" corrugated plastic culvert sections, across Buffalo Run (WWF), for the purpose of providing access to a gas well site. The project is located approximately 1,800` southwest of the intersection of T-469 and T-471.
ACTIONS
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage under general permits. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal wastes; discharges to groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits Sections I--VI contain actions related to industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater and discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for coverage under general NPDES permits. The approval for coverage under general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in each general permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective permit. Permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0070394
(Minor Industrial Waste)Herceg Landfill
539 Roundtable Drive
Nazareth, PA 18064Bushkill Township
Northampton CountyUNT to East Branch Monocacy Creek Y Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N PA0043435
SewageL & S Wastewater, Inc.
P. O. Box 254
Cecil, PA 15321Washington County
Cecil TownshipUNT of Coal Run Y PA0217786
SewageNew Eagle Borough Municipal Sewer Authority
157 Main Street
New Eagle, PA 15067Washington County
New Eagle BoroughMonongahela River Y PA0218197
SewageMichael P. Baycura
131 Cardinal Drive
New Brighton, PA 15066Beaver County
Daugherty TownshipDrainage Swale Tributary to a UNT of Blockhouse Run Y
II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
NPDES Permit No. PA0030023, Sewage, Bryn Athyn Borough, P. O. Box 683, 2835 Buck Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009. This proposed facility is located in Bryn Athyn Borough, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal to discharge treated sewage from the Academy of the New Church STP into a UNT to Huntingdon Valley Creek in Watershed 3J.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
WQM Permit No. 1507413, Sewerage, East Whiteland Township, 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19355. This proposed facility is located in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a pump station with force main and associated appurtenances.
WQM Permit No. 4693430, Sewerage, Amendment, Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976. This proposed facility is located in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Action/Activity: A rerate of the existing facilities to an annual average flow of 1.1 mgd and a maximum monthly average of 1.35 mgd.
WQM Permit No. 1506407, Sewerage, East Brandywine Township Municipal Authority, 1214 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335. This proposed facility is located in East Brandywine Township, Chester County.
Description of Action/Activity: Gravity collection system, two pump stations, drip irrigation.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. WQG016155, Sewerage, Daniel Weaver, 1531 Prospect Avenue, Erie, PA 16510. This proposed facility is located in West Carroll Township, Cambria County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for the construction and operation of a single residence sewage treatment plant.
IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions
V. NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions
VI. NPDES Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Individual Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI024807001 Weis Market Forks, Inc.
1000 South Second Street
Sunbury, PA 17801Northampton Forks Township Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWFNorthcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Centre County Conservation District: 414 Holmes Avenue, Suite 4, Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814) 355-6817.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI041403006
Phase VII ApprovalStearns Crossing, Phase VII
Stearns Boal, LP
100 North Patterson Street
State College, PA 16801Centre College Township Spring Creek
HQ-CWFSouthwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Westmoreland County Conservation District, Center for Conservation Education, 211 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-5271.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI056507002 Norwin School District
281 McMahon Drive
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Westmoreland North Huntingdon Township UNT to Long Run
HQ/TSF
VII. Approvals to Use NPDES and/or Other General Permits
The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.23(d).
List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated With Construction Activities (PAR) PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges From Small Flow Treatment Facilities PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Groundwater Remediation Systems PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems (CSO) PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Nonexceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines PAG-11 (To Be Announced) PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) General Permit Type--PAG-02
Facility Location:
Municipality & CountyPermit No. Applicant Name &
AddressReceiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Phone No.Lehman Township
Luzerne CountyPAG2004007029 Charles D. Flack
359 Huntsville-Idetown Road
Dallas, PA 18612Huntsville Creek
CWFLuzerne County
Conservation District
(570) 674-7991Rice Township
Luzerne CountyPAG2004007014 Eastern Communities, LP
7300 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111Wapwallopen Creek
CWFLuzerne County
Conservation District
(570) 674-7991Eldred Township
Monroe CountyPAG2004507001 S & D Land Development Co., LP
875 Green Street
Lehighton, PA 18235Buckwha Creek
CWF, MFMonroe County
Conservation District
(570) 629-3060Delano Township
Schuylkill CountyPAG2005407015 MBC Development, LP
P. O. Box 472
950 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972North Mahanoy Creek
CWFSchuylkill County
Conservation District
(570) 622-3742Centre County
Milesburg BoroughPAG2001407016 Steve Stem
Eagle Valley Personal Care Home
420 Railroad Street
Milesburg, PA 16853Bald Eagle Creek
TSFCentre County
Conservation District
414 Holmes Avenue
Suite 4
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6817Clearfield County
City of DuBoisPAG2001707016 City of DuBois
16 West Scribner Avenue
DuBois, PA 15801
McCracken Run
a/k/a Beaver Run
CWFClearfield County
Conservation District
650 Leonard Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-2629Columbia County
Franklin TownshipPAG2001906012 Robert E. Krum
Peaceful Meadows
100 Orchard Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
UNT to Roaring Creek
CWFColumbia County
Conservation District
702 Sawmill Road
Suite 204
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-1310
Ext. 102Columbia County
Town of BloomsburgPAG2001907012 Eric Milner
Bloomsburg University
Buckingham Maintenance
400 East Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Fishing Creek
WWFColumbia County
Conservation District
702 Sawmill Road
Suite 204
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-1310
Ext. 102General Permit Type--PAG-4
Facility Location
County & MunicipalityPermit No. Applicant Name &
AddressReceiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Phone No.West Carroll Township
Cambria CountyPAG046359 Daniel Weaver
1531 Prospect Avenue
Erie, PA 16510UNT of West Branch Susquehanna River
Southwest Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Stoneycreek Township
Somerset CountyPAG046358 James and
Phyllis Bandstra
1570 Causeway Drive
Friedens, PA 15541UNT to Lake Stoneycreek Southwest Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Elk Creek Township
Erie CountyPAG048862 Donna M. Steinle
10045 Richardson Road
Cranesville, PA 16410-9620
UNT to the East Branch of Conneaut Creek
15-CCDEP--NWRO
Water Management
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335-3481
(814) 332-6942General Permit Type--PAG-9
Facility Location &
County/MunicipalityPermit No. Applicant Name &
AddressSite Name &
LocationContact Office &
Phone No.Mount Pleasant Borough
Westmoreland CountyPAG096111 A Plus Affordable, LLC
P. O. Box 246
Donegal, PA 15628A Plus Affordable d/b/a AA Septic Tank Service Southwest Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17) for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 6706514, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Dillsburg Area Authority Municipality Carroll Township County York Type of Facility Construction of Well No. 7 at 320 gpm with disinfection. Consulting Engineer William A. LaDieu
CET Engineering Services
1240 North Mountain Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112Permit to Construct Issued: October 31, 2007 Emergency Permit No. 3607516 E, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Columbia Water Company Municipality Columbia Borough County Lancaster Type of Facility Installation of a liner in Filter No. 4. Consulting Engineer David T. Lewis, P. E.
Columbia Water Company
220 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512Permit to Construct Issued: November 8, 2007 Permit No. 3606501, Public Water Supply.
Applicant City of Lancaster--Susquehanna Water Treatment Plant Municipality West Hempfield Township County Lancaster Type of Facility Installation of a membrane filtration system to replace the existing Susquehanna filtration plant. Consulting Engineer Jason D. Wert, P. E.
Herbert Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
474 Windmere Drive
State College, PA 16801Permit to Construct Issued: October 26, 2007 Permit No. 2806505, Public Water Supply.
Applicant D-111 Group, LLC Municipality Hamilton Township County Franklin Type of Facility This is for a new PWS that will serve the Whiskey Run System. The system will consists of three wells, treatment to consists of disfection and greensand filtration for iron and manganese removal, finished water storage and distribution. Consulting Engineer Lance S. Kegerreis, P. E.
Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc.
2400 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201Permit to Construct Issued: October 15, 2007 Permit No. 0507502, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Coaldale Six Mile Run Water Corporation Municipality Broad Top Township County Bedford Type of Facility This project includes the replacement of an existing well pump and installation of a new manganese greensand filtration system, new 37,000-gallon finished water storage tank, new grating railing for the slow sand system and a sand cleaning system. Consulting Engineer Steve Sesack, P. E.
EADS
450 Aberdeen Drive
Somerset, PA 15501Permit to Construct Issued: October 22, 2007 Operations Permit issued to Henrietta Mutual Water Association, 4070026, North Woodbury Township, Blair County on October 23, 2007, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 0706502.
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND SPECIAL NOTICE
Special Notice under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); 42 U.S.C. 300f, et. seq.
Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Uniform Environmental Review Cresson Township Municipal Authority, 717 Portage Road, Cresson, PA 16630, Cresson Township, Cambria County.
Project Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Applicant, Cresson Township Municipal Authority, Cresson Township, Cambria County, proposed the construction of a 750,000 gallon water storage tank and 11,000 feet of distribution lines which will serve the SCI Cresson Prison.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the project and the information received in the Environmental Report for the project has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby approves the Environmental Assessment.
Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Permit No. 0407509MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Borough of Glasgow
178 Route 68
Midland, PA 15059Borough or Township Glasgow Borough County Beaver Type of Facility Water storage tank Consulting Engineer Daniel C. Baker Associates, Inc.
6056 Tuscarawas Road
Beaver, PA 15009-9552Permit to Construct Issued November 1, 2007 Permit No. 0207502MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
6064 Route 30
P. O. Box 730
Greensburg, PA 15601Borough or Township City of McKeesport County Allegheny Type of Facility Water storage tank Consulting Engineer Permit to Construct Issued November 1, 2007 Permit No. 0407508MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Beaver Falls Municipal Authority
1425 8th Avenue
P. O. Box 400
Beaver Falls, PA 15010Borough or Township Eastvale Borough County Beaver Type of Facility Eastvale water treatment plant Consulting Engineer Permit to Construct Issued November 1, 2007 Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Operations Permit issued to Timbercrest Property, LLC, PWSID No. 6200066, Vernon Township, Crawford County. Operation Permit issued November 7, 2007, for the operation of Well No. 3 as a secondary source of supply and supplement to Well No. 1, according to the submitted plans and specifications as approved under Construction Permit 2088506-T1-MA1, issued November 14, 2006.
SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT PLAN APPROVAL
Plan Approvals Granted under section 5 of the the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. § 750.5)
Southwest Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
Plan Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Indiana Township P. O. Box 788
Indianola, PA 15051Allegheny West Deer Township P. O. Box 2
Russellton, PA 15076Allegheny Plan Description: The approved plan provides for sewer extensions to the Blanchard and Millerstown Road areas to the Bull Creek Interceptor for treatment at the Upper Allegheny Joint Sanitary Sewage Authority; sewer extension to the Culmerville and Bakerstown Road areas to the existing Little Deer Creek Interceptor for treatment at Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority's Sewage Treatment Plant and sewer portions of Rawlins Run area to the existing Blue Run Interceptor for treatment at the Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority and portions of Rawlins Run area to the Fox Chapel Squaw Run Interceptor for treatment at ALCOSAN. The Department of Environmental Protection's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. Any required WQM Permits must be obtained in the name of the municipality or authority as appropriate.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995 PREAMBLE 2
The following plans and reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, shall also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a Site-Specific Standard remediation. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements.
For further information concerning plans or reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office after which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Northeast Region: Ronald S. Brezinski, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Bartorillo Residence, Rice Township, Luzerne County. James Sposito, James P. Sposito Associates, 11 Archbald Street, Carbondale, PA 18407 has submitted a Final Report (on behalf of his client, Patrick Bartorillo, 260 Lakeview Drive, Mountaintop, PA 18707), concerning the remediation of soils found to have been impacted by No. 2 fuel oil as a result of an accidental release. The Final Report was submitted in order to document attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standard. The future use of the property will remain residential. A public notice regarding the submission of the final report was published in the Mountaintop Eagle on October 10, 2007.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995 PREAMBLE 3
The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act), require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Plans and reports required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a Site-Specific Standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media, benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office before which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Northeast Region: Ronald S. Brezinski, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Bethlehem Apparatus Company, Inc., Hellertown Borough, Northampton County. Vincent Carbone, HDR Associates, Inc., 609 Hamilton Mall, The Sovereign Building, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a Final Report (on behalf of his client, Bethlehem Apparatus Company, Inc., 890 Front Street, Hellertown, PA 18055), concerning the remediation of soils impacted with mercury as a result of historic fill materials located on the property. The report documented attainment of the Statewide Health Standard for soils and was approved on October 12, 2007.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
National Freight Corp. I-80 MM 179 Accident, Lamar Township, Clinton County, Northridge Group, Inc., 1172 Ridge Road, Northumberland, PA 17857 on behalf of National Freight Corp., c/o Bressler's Towing & Recovery, 2994 East Valley Road, Loganton, PA 17747 has submitted a 90 day Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with diesel fuel. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on November 2, 2007.
Trans X Limited I-80 West MM 180 Accident, Lamar Township, Clinton County, Northridge Group, Inc., 1172 Ridge Road, Northumberland, PA on behalf of Trans X Limited, 2595 Inkster Boulevard, Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada R3C2E6A 17857 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with diesel fuel. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on November 2, 2007.
Bond Release Proposal under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Southwest Regional Office, Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
Chevron USA, 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is proposing to release the remaining $51,400 bond for the former Molycorp site in Canton Township, Washington County (owned by Chevron). Molycorp clean closed its former hazardous waste impoundments in 1996 and stopped groundwater monitoring (with the Department approval) for these impoundments in 2005. The site is closed. The proposed bond release follows 25 Pa. Code § 265a.165.
Comments will be accepted on this request for up to 45 days from the date of publication. Comments should be submitted to the Department office listed previously.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Permit 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 Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
General Permit Application No. WMGM028D001. PSA South Hills Landfill Gas Venture, LLC, 226 Lumber Street, Yukon, PA 15089-0485.
General Permit Number WMGM028D001 is for the processing and beneficial use of landfill gas (LFG), generated at the USA South Hills Landfill, located in Union Township, Washington County, for use as: (1) a substitute for high or medium Btu-LFG for natural gas or other fuel; (2) a substitute for natural gas or other fuel to be interconnected with another pipeline for consumer use; and (3) an alternative fuel for the electric generators to produce electricity. The general permit was issued by Central Office on November 1, 2007.
Persons interested in reviewing the general permit should contact Ronald C. Hassinger, Chief, General Permits and Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472, (717) 787-7381. TDD users should contact the Department of Environmental Protection through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] AIR QUALITY
General Plan Approval and Operating Permit Usage Authorized under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-310-066GP: David Erb Contractors, Inc. (2930 Felton Road, East Norriton, PA 19401) on November 6, 2007, to operate a portable crusher/screener unit in Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
46-310-069GP: Reading Materials, Inc. (2052 Lucon Road, P. O. Box 1467, Skippack, PA 19474) on November 7, 2007, to operate a portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Mark Neal Elko, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
54-328-001GP: Stonegate Renewable Energy, LP (321 Spruce Street, Banks Towers, Suite 202, Scranton, PA 18503) on October 10, 2007, to install and operate two combustion turbines at the site in Foster, Reilly and Frailey Townships, Schuylkill County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
GP1-01-03028: Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (P. O. Box 38, New Oxford, PA 17350) on November 6, 2007, for Small Gas and No. 2 Oil Fired Combustion Units under GP1 in New Oxford Borough, Adams County. This is a renewal of the GP1 permit.
GP4-2-36-05028: CNH America, LLC (300 Diller Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557) on November 6, 2007, for Burn Off Ovens under GP4 in New Holland Borough, Lancaster County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
GP-25-997: North Coast Energy, Inc.--Gates Compressor Station (Lindsey Hallow Road, Erie, PA 16502) on November 6, 2007, for a natural gas fired compressor engine BAQ/GPA/GP-5 in Concorde Township, Erie County.
GP-62-017: United Refining Co. (15 Bradley Street, Warren, PA 16365) on November 6, 2007, for a Witherup storage tank (Tank No. 246) BAQ/GPA/GP-2 in City of Warren, Warren County.
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B relating to construction, modification and reactivation of air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
09-0179: Bucks County Furniture, Ltd. (174 Keystone Drive, Telford, PA 19869) on November 6, 2007, to operate a spray booth in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
38-03039B: Martin's Wood Products, LLC (650 Hourtztown Road, Myerstown, PA 17067-2196) on November 2, 2007, to install a paint spray booth for furniture finishing at their plant in Jackson Township, Lebanon County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
20-123B: Lord Corporation--Cambridge Springs (124 Grant Street, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403) on November 2, 2007, to construct a preheat oven/automated spray booth in Cambridge Springs Borough, Crawford County. This is a Title V facility.
25-179A: Erie Sewer Authority (68 Port Access Road, Erie, PA 16507) on November 7, 2007, to remove two 3.2 mmBtu/hr secondary burners (known as the afterburners) at the Erie Wastewater Treatment Plant in the City of Erie, Erie County. This is a Title V facility.
25-1006B: Lake Erie Biofuels, LLC (1001 State Street, Erie, PA 16501-1814) on November 6, 2007, to modify the two previously permitted boilers in City of Erie, Erie County. This is a State-only facility.
37-317A: Ellwood Mill Products (712 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA 16101) on November 5, 2007, to construct a forge shop consisting of 12 natural gas-fired forge furnaces with a combined heat input of 207 mmBtu/hr and to construct a solvent parts washer in New Castle City, Lawrence County. This is a State-only facility.
Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-0014F: Knoll, Inc. (1235 Water Street, P. O. Box 157, East Greenville, PA 18041) on November 5, 2007, to operate a cyclone dust collector in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
09-0174: Liberty Coating Co., LLC (21 South Steel Road, Morrisville, PA 19067-3614) on November 5, 2007, to operate a surface coating in Falls Township, Bucks County.
Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-00326: Foamex, LP--Corry Plant (466 Shady Avenue, Corry, PA 16407) on November 5, 2007, the Department of Environmental Protection re-issued a Title V Operating Permit to operate a Flexible Polyurethane Foam Manufacturing Facility in Corry Borough, Erie County.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
15-00073: United States Veterans Administration Medical Center (1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320) on November 7, 2007, to renew a State-only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in Caln Township, Chester County. The facility operates boilers and generators having the potential to emit greater than 25 tpy of NOx. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
09-00143: Naceville Materials--Sellersville Quarry (1028 Ridge Road, West Rockhill Township, PA 19446) on November 7, 2007, to operate the crushing and screening and wet suppression equipment at their quarry in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State-only) facility. The proposed permit will incorporate conditions from the previously issued Plan Approval Nos. 09-0143 and 09-0143A. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
20-00256: Weyerhaeuser Choicewood (1117 Skyline Drive, Titusville, PA 16354-1375) on October 30, 2007, to re-issue a Natural Minor Permit to operate a hardwood dimension and flooring mill in Oil Creek Township, Crawford County. The significant sources included miscellaneous natural gas combustion, miscellaneous woodworking operations, spray booth, loading trailer with sawdust and degreaser unit.
37-00218: Young Galvanizing, Inc. (8281 Mercer Street, Pulaski, PA 16150) on November 1, 2007, the Department of Environmental Protection re-issued the State-only Operating Permit for operation of the facility's air contamination sources consisting of two zinc kettles for the process of galvanizing steel in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-00055: Cheyney University of PA (1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319) on November 6, 2007, for an administrative amendment to the State-only Operating Permit (Synthetic Minor) 23-00055 in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. The facility operates ten boilers, five A/C chiller units, 12 hot water heaters and 13 emergency generators firing natural gas, No. 2 or LPG as fuel.
The issued State-only Operating Permit has been amended to correct the source name and the capacity/throughput data for the Ellis Power Plant Boilers No. 1--3, in Sections A (Site Inventory) and D (Source Level Requirements).
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
41-305-009B: Keystone Filler and Manufacturing Co. (214 Railroad Street, Muncy, PA 17756) on November 6, 2007, in accordance with the administrative amendment requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, to incorporate conditions from Plan Approval 41-305-009E, issued on August 16, 2005, for the construction of a rotary coal dryer and ancillary equipment in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County.
47-00010: Kurt Weiss Danville, LLC (233 PPL Road, Danville, PA 17821) on November 6, 2007, in accordance with the administrative amendment requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, to reflect a change in ownership of a greenhouse facility from Hines Nurseries, Inc. to Kurt Weiss Danville, LLC in Anthony and Derry Townships, Montour County.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
Coal Permits Actions
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
65910103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0592447. Calvin W. Hepler (R. D. 1, Box 224, Smithton, PA 15479). Permit renewal issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mining site located in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 42.4 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Barren Run. Application received November 17, 2006. Renewal issued November 1, 2007.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
17060113 and NPDES No. PA0256471. Allegheny Enterprises, Inc. (3563 Roller Coaster Road, Corsica, PA 15829). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Brady Township, Clearfield County, affecting 60.9 acres. Receiving streams: Stump Creek and Limestone Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received December 15, 2006. Permit issued October 24, 2007.
17803094 and NPDES No. PA0127086. Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849). Revision of an existing bituminous surface-auger mine for an Insignificant Permit Boundary Correction in Goshen Township, Clearfield County, affecting 295.0 acres. Receiving stream: Little Trout Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received March 9, 2007. Permit issued October 29, 2007.
Whitetail Contracting, GFCC No. 17-07-04, Morris Township, Clearfield County (Moshannon Creek--Upper West Branch Watershed): A Government-Financed Construction Contract has been awarded to Whitetail Contracting that will result in the reclamation of over 7.0 acres of underground mine subsidence in Morris Township, Clearfield County. The site will be reclaimed and regraded to approximate original contour. As a Best Management Practice alkaline addition in the form of waste lime will be added to the pit floor at a rate of 50 tons/acre. The value of this reclamation is estimated at $45,000 (Contact: John Varner, (814) 342-8200, Moshannon).
Noncoal Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
31020301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249190. U. S. Silica Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17052, renewal of NPDES Permit, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. Receiving stream: Mill Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received September 17, 2007. Permit issued November 8, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
35030301C. Pioneer Aggregates, Inc., (202 Main Street, Laflin, PA 19702), correction to an existing quarry operation to add 19.8 acres for mining and approve an alternate reclamation plan in Fell Township, Lacka- wanna County affecting 230.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received April 27, 2007. Correction issued November 5, 2007.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (43 P. S. §§ 151--161); and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124 (relating to blasting activity permits). Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Actions
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
26074002, Hilltop Energy, Inc. (6978 Lindentree Road, Mineral City, OH 44656). Permit issued for excavation of trench for a conveyor belt at the Allegheny Energy Supply, Hatfield's Ferry Station, located in Masontown Borough, Fayette County, with an expected duration of approximately 4 months. Permit issued November 6, 2007.
65074007, Westmoreland Waste, LLC (901 Tyrol Boulevard, Belle Vernon, PA 15012). Permit issued for excavation of Cells S1--S3 at the Sanitary Landfill, located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, with an expected duration of approximately 14 months. Permit issued November 6, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
51074003. Controlled Demolition, Inc., (2737 Merrymans Mill Road, Phoenix, MD 21131), National Building Implosion in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County with an expiration date of December 31, 2007. Permit issued November 6, 2007.
35074138. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Snow Mountain Montage in Moosic Borough, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of December 31, 2008. Permit issued November 6, 2007.
360741117. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (P. O. Box 528, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for UGI Landfill Gas Pipeline in Caernarvon and East Earl Townships, Lancaster County with an expiration date of October 31, 2008. Permit issued November 6, 2007.
360741118. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Prudential Property Management in Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued November 6, 2007.
38074126. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Parkview Estates in Jackson Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued November 6, 2007.
67074150. J. Roy's, Inc., (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Board Street Subdivision in East Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of November 5, 2008. Permit issued November 6, 2007.
360741119. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for a single dwelling in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 1, 2008. Permit issued November 7, 2007.
45074156. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for True Design Homes in Jackson Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of November 5, 2008. Permit issued November 7, 2007.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E08-445. Troy Area School District, 310 Elmira Street, Troy, PA 16947. Small Projects Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit, in Troy Township, Bradford County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (East Troy, PA Quadrangle N: 4.1 inches; W: 14.8 inches).
To construct and maintain a 1.63-acre recreational site, to include 400 cubic yards of clean fill in the floodway and floodplain of Leonard Creek, all of which is located 1/2 mile north of the intersection of SR 0006 along Leona Road, in Troy Township, Bradford County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E17-433. Clearfield Foundation, P. O. Box 250, 125 East Market Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. Firemen's Industrial Park--South Parcel Commercial and Industrial Lot Development, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, ACOE Baltimore District (Clearfield, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 1` 49.64"; Longitude; 78° 23` 51.38").
The applicant has proposed to construct operate and maintain a stream enclosure of a UNT to the West Branch, Susquehanna River for development of industrial and commercial lots within the Firemen's Industrial Park--South Parcels. The stream enclosure shall be constructed and maintained with a minimum of 1,200-feet of 12-inch diameter perforated polyethylene pipe and 70-feet of 12-inch diameter solid polyethylene pipe. The entire 1,270-feet length of pipe enclosing the stream shall be constructed with a bedding of AASHTO Number 1 aggregate to encourage anoxic conditions and alkaline addition. The project is located approximately 3,150-feet east of SR 0879 and Industrial Park Road within the Firemen's Industrial Park. Construction of the stream enclosure results in permanent impact of 1,270-feet of stream channel and floodplain. As mitigation for permanent stream impacts, the applicant shall construct the stream enclosure to encourage anoxic conditions and provide alkaline addition for treatment of pre-existing acid mine drainage for water quality improvement of UNT at its confluence with the West Branch, Susquehanna River downstream of the project.
E19-261. James Marshall, 1856 Greymont Street, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Roberts Grove Cabin Elevation, in Orange Township, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mifflinville, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 5` 48"; W: 76° 22` 41").
To construct and maintain an elevated cottage on the floodway of Fishing Creek. The existing cottage will be raised 43.2 inches above the base flood elevation for Fishing Creek. The base flood elevation for this site is 605.9 feet. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E19-262. Ernest Prosseda, 1200 Orange Street, Berwick, PA 18603. Hartmans Hollow Cabin Elevation, in Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mifflinville, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 5` 58"; W: 76° 22` 7").
To construct and maintain an elevated cottage on the floodway of Fishing Creek. The existing cottage will be raised 43.2 inches above the base flood elevation for Fishing Creek. The base flood elevation for this site is 614.7 feet. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E19-266. Sue A. O'Donnell, 155 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Rumer Cottage Elevation, in Orange Township, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bloomsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 5` 34"; W: 76° 23` 58").
To construct and maintain an elevated cottage on the floodplain of Fishing Creek. The existing cottage will be raised 88.8 inches above the base flood elevation for Fishing Creek. The base flood elevation for this site is 590.6 feet. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E65-908. Dominion Exploration & Production, Inc., 1380 Route 286, Suite 303, Indiana, PA 15701. To construct and maintain structure in Washington Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Vandergrift, PA Quadrangle N: 8.1 inches; W: 16.7 inches, Latitude: 40° 32` 39.6"; Longitude: 79° 37` 15.5"). To remove the existing temporary structure and to construct and maintain a ford crossing consisting of 12-inch thick clean rock in a UNT to Pine Run (WWF) on an access road to a gas well.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 07-2122. Filed for public inspection November 21, 2007, 9:00 a.m.]
