DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[30 Pa.B. 6918] APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT [National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)] DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER (Part I Permits) The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived his right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Field Office indicated as the office responsible, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Field Office the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Managers will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the Field Office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid service or other accommodation to participate in the proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.
PA 0009326. SIC Code 2033, Industrial Waste, Mott's, Inc., 45 Aspers-North Road, P. O. Box 68, Aspers, PA 17304.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Opossum Creek in Watershed 7-F (Conewago Creek), in Menallen Township, Adams County.
Tbe receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Wrightsville Water Supply Company located in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.04 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 0.5 1.0 1.25 (11-1 to 4-30) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 CBOD5 25 50 62.5 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 5.0 Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0081523. SIC Code 8059, Sewage, Blair Chalet, R. R. 1, Box 379, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-9516.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Frankstown Branch Juniata River in Watershed 11-A, in Blair Township, Blair County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was United Water Company located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0065 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0083712. SIC Code 4941, Industrial Waste, Bear Valley Franklin County Pennsylvania Joint Authority, P. O. Box 308, St. Thomas, PA 17252-0308.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Broad Run in Watershed 13-C (Conococheague--Antietam Creeks), in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County.
The receiving stream is classified for HQ-CWF, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Hagerstown, Maryland located on the Potomac River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Iron 2 4 5 Total Aluminum 4 8 10 Total Manganese 1 2 2.5 Total Residual Chlorine 1 XXX 2.5 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0083917. SIC Code 3011, Noncontact Cooling Water, Polytek Pennsylvania, Inc., 811 Progress Road, Chambersburg, PA 17201-3257.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of noncontact cooling water and stormwater to an UNT Conococheague Creek in Watershed 13-C (Conococheague--Antietam Creeks), in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was for Hagerstown, Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.050 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0 to 9.0 S. U. at all times Temperature monitor and report monitor and report XXX Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0218634. Sewage, Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Heilwood STP in Pine Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Yellow Creek, which are classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: Central Indiana County Water Authority.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.04 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 11.0 16.5 22.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 38.0 50.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 8,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0218642. Sewage, Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Marion Center STP in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Pine Run, which are classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: Buffalo Township Municipal Authority, Freeport Plant.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.09 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 6.8 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 20.3 27.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 4,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0218651. Sewage, Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Armagh STP in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Mardis Run, which are classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.11 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 8.5 12.8 17.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0218715. Sewage, Garda's Restaurant, Martin J. Garda, R. D. 3, Box 382, Ford City, PA 16226.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Garda's Restaurant STP in Manor Township, Armstrong County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Crooked Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery, with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: Buffalo Township Municipal Authority-Freeport.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0015 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges
The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to renew these permits and proposes to issue them, subject to their current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
The EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to these proposed permit actions under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement to the Field Operations indicated as the office responsible, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address, telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Field Office of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Managers will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit action. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on the Department's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.
Applications--NPDES Minor Renewals
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Facility Name County and Tributary New Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA 008403 Bernard J. Kuhn
Kuhn Brothers Cross Keys Truck Stop Inc.
795 Lingg Rd.
New Oxford, PA 17350Adams County
Berwick TownshipUnt to Pine Run TRC PA 0081281 William Weiss
Calvary Heights Inc.
2160 Hanover Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325Adams County
Mt. Pleasant TownshipWhite Run TRC
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law (Part II Permits) The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the following: name, address and telephone number; identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed and a concise statement in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protest. Each writer will be notified in writing of the time and place if a hearing or conference concerning the plan, action or application to which the protest relates is held. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit applications and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
A. 3200403. Sewerage, Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA 15701. Application for the construction and operation of a sewage treatment plant, sewers and appurtenances, pump station and outfall and headwall to serve the Marion Center System STP located in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Pennvest) which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund has been identified as a possible funding source. The Department's review of the sewage facilities plan revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
A. 3200404. Sewerage, Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA 15701. Application for the construction and operation of a sewage treatment plant, sewers and appurtenances, pump station and outfall and headwall to serve the Heilwood System STP located in Pine Township, Indiana County. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Pennvest) which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund has been identified as a possible funding source. The Department's review of the sewage facilities plan revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
A. 3200405. Sewerage, Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA 15701. Application for the construction and operation of a sewage treatment plant, sewers and appurtenances, pump station and outfall and headwall to serve the Armagh System STP located in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Pennvest) which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund has been identified as a possible funding source. The Department's review of the sewage facilities plan revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
A. 3200406. Sewerage, Blacklick Valley Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 272, Twin Rocks, PA 15960. Application for the construction and operation of a Sewage Treatment Plant, Sewers and Appurtenances, Pump Stations, Outfall and Headwall, and Stream Crossing to serve the Blacklick Valley Municipal Authority WWTP located in Buffington Township, Indiana County.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
WQM Permit No. 4300416. Sewage, Robert H. Jama, 777 East Lake Rd., Transfer, PA 16154. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County.
INDIVIDUAL PERMITS (PAS)
NPDES Individual
The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided in the permit as erosion and sedimentation control measures and facilities which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision of 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office noted above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.
NPDES Permit PAS10-G452. Stormwater. Robert McKinney, 244 High Street, Suite 101, Pottstown, PA, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in North Coventry Township, Chester County, to unnamed Tributary to Pigeon Creek (HQ-TSF).
NPDES Permit PAS10-D114. Stormwater. Lakeview Farms Partnership, LP, 215 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Springfield Township, Bucks County, to Tributary to Cooks Creek (EV).
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 657-4707.
Adams County Conservation District, District Manager, Adams County Conservation District, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 201, Gettysburg, PA 17325, (717) 334-0636.
NPDES Permit PAS-10-0025. Stormwater. Ronald and Lori Sewell, 3400 Harney Road, Taneytown, MD 21787 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Menallen Township, Adams County, to Conewago Creek.
Berks County Conservation District, District Manager, Berks County Conservation District, P. O. Box 520, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA 19533, (610) 372-4657.
NPDES Permit PAS-10-C044. Stormwater. Bryon Whitman, Berkshire Greens, Inc., 16 Village Drive, Reading, PA 19607 (Quaker Hill South Subdivision II) has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Robeson Township, Berks County, to Hay Creek.
Mifflin County Conservation District, District Manager, 20 Windmill Hill # 4, Burham, PA 17009.
NPDES Permit PAS-10-4510. Stormwater. Bratton Township Wastewater System has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Bratton Township, Mifflin County, to Juniata River and Carlisle Run (HQ/CWF).
Mifflin County Conservation District, District Manager, 20 Windmill Hill # 4, Burham, PA 17009.
NPDES Permit PAS-10-4509. Stormwater. Mt. Union Area School District Administration Office has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Kistler Borough, Mifflin County, to an unnamed tributary to Juniata River (HQ-CWF).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Regional Office: Northcentral Field Operations, Environmental Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
A. 1400509. The Department has received a permit application from Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 800 West Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, Bradford & Boggs Townships, Clearfield County. The application is for construction of a water storage tank, booster pump station and finished water main.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Supply Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
0200504. West View Water Authority, 210 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Construct the new Ronald F. Spray Pump Station, relocate the potassium permanganate feed to the river intake facility and add ultraviolet disinfection equipment to the treatment process serving the Town of McCandless, Allegheny County.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Under Act 2, 1995 Preamble 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Sections 302--305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the sites identified proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified. During this comment period the municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Southeast Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-5950.
Fred and Ann Marcantonio Residence, Phoenixville Borough, Chester County. David R. Crowther, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site groundwater contaminated with BTEX and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in Phoenixville Newspapers on October 25, 2000.
Meadows at Skippack, Skippack Township, Montgomery County. Mark J. Irani, P.G., RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 W. Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with lead, heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in The North Penn Reporter on November 17, 2000.
John Quirk Residence, Bristol Township, Bucks County. Brian Holtzhafer, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with BTEX and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Bucks County Courier on September 22, 2000.
Champion Development Corp., Whitaker Ave. Site, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Thomas A. Nowlan, P.E., O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., 1777 Sentry Parkway West, Gwynedd Hall, Suite 302, Blue Bell, PA 19422, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with lead, heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Philadelphia Daily News on November 13, 2000.
Southwest Field Office: John J. Matviya, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-5217.
Buncher Company, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. The Buncher Company, Frank W. Benaquista, One Triangle Lane, Export, PA 15632 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with PCBs, Lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs, PAHs and solvents. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the special industrial area requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette on October 19, 2000.
Northwest Regional Office: Craig Lobins, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6648.
The Nissan Store, 9380 Peach St., Summit Township, Waterford, PA 16441, formerly known as the Gartner Harf site, and Samuel S. Harrison, of Harrison Hydrosciences, Main Street, Professional Building, Box 908, Saegertown, PA 16433, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site was found to be contaminated with PHCs in groundwater. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard in a Special Industrial Area. The Notice of Intent to Remediate has been published in the Erie Times on December 8, 2000.
National Fuel Gas Company, Van Compressor Station, Route 322, Van PA, Rockland and Cranberry Townships, Venango County, and Joseph R. Hartleb, Assistant Engineer, National Fuel Gas Risk Management Department, P. O. Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate Groundwater. The site has been found to be contaminated with Benzene, Pentane and Butane. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health and Site Specific Standards. A Notice of Intent to Remediate was reportedly published in the Derrick Newspaper on December 11, 2000.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] AIR QUALITY Notice of Plan Approval and Operating Permit Applications Nonmajor Sources and Modifications The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State operating permit and Title V operating permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit all the permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
Notice is hereby given that the Department has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities. Although the sources covered by these applications may be located at a major facility, the sources being installed or modified do not trigger major new source review or prevention of significant deterioration requirements.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Offices identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule an appointment.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of the 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. Any comments or protests filed with 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 below. TDD users may 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 and regulations adopted under the act.
OPERATING PERMITS
Applications Received and Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F (relating to operating permit requirements).
Northeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (570) 826-2531.
35-317-002A: Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. (4135 Birney Avenue, Moosic, PA 18507) for operation of a steam heated convection oven and associated air cleaning device in Moosic Borough, Lackawanna County.
40-310-044: Lonzetta Trucking and Excavating Co. (P. O. Box 644, 340 Rocky Road, Hazleton, PA 18201) for operation of a stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning device in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.
40-328-003: UGI Development Co. (P. O. Box 234, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621) for operation of a simple gas turbine on Route 11 in Hunlock Township, Luzerne County.
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.
21-05038: Holy Spirit Hospital (North 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011) for a Title V Operating Permit for operation of a Hospital Waste Incinerator in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. The facility is considered a major source in accordance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Ce, Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators.
22-05026: Eldorado Properties Corp. (Highspire Terminal, P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17110) for a Title V Operating Permit authorizing operation of a gasoline and fuel oil distribution terminal in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. The facility is considered a major source of volatile organic compounds. This facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XX--Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals.
Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
10-00330: Butler Veterinary Associates, Inc. (1761 North Main Street Extension, Butler, PA 16001) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of an animal crematory in Center Township, Butler County.
61-00180: Vertical Seal Co. Division of National Roll Co. (Green Hill Road, R. D. 1, Box 147, Pleasantville, PA 16341) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for manufacturing of babbitted bearings and forged sleeves in Harmony Township, Forest County.
25-090A: Zurn Industries, Inc. (1301 Raspberry Street, Erie, PA 16502) for operation of a baghouse to replace two existing rota clone wet collectors in Erie, Erie County.
25-918A: Medical Manufacturing Corp. (2205 East 33rd Street, Erie, PA 16501) for operation of an aeration room exhaust vent in Erie, Erie County.
43-321A: Northeast Industrial Manufacturing, Inc. (640 Keystone Road, Greenville, PA 16125) for operation of two surface coating booths in Greenville, Mercer County.
62-329-004A: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp.--Roystone Station (Route 6, Warren, PA 16365) for operation of compressors in Sheffield Township, Warren County.
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits
Under 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.521 and 127.424, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to the following facilities. These facilities are major facilities subject to the operating permit requirements under Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G (relating to operating permit requirements; and Title V operating permits).
Appointments to review copies of the Title V application, proposed permit and other relevant information must be made by contacting Records Management using the appropriate regional office telephone number noted. For additional information, contact the appropriate regional office noted.
Interested persons may submit written comments, suggestions or objections concerning the proposed Title V permit to the regional office within 30 days of publication of this notice. Written comments submitted to the Department during the 30-day public comment period shall include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, along with the reference number of the proposed permit. The commentator should also include a concise statement of objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. 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 below. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the public comment period and will provide notice of any scheduled public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation where the facility is located.
Northeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (570) 826-2531.
48-00003: Keystone Portland Cement Co. (P. O. Box A, Bath, PA 18014-0058) in East Allen Township, Northampton County. The facilities major sources of emissions include two wet process kiln that primarily emit nirogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SO2).
48-00004: Essroc Cement Corp. (3251 Bath Pike, Nazareth, PA 18064) in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. The facilities Title V Permit contain sources from both Plant 1 and Plant 3. Plant 1 contains major sources of emissions from one dry process kiln that primarily emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SO2). Plant 3 contains major sources of emission from four dry process kilns that primarily emit NOx and SO2.
PLAN APPROVALS
Applications received and intent to issue plan approvals under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).
Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.
21-0001R: Sunoco, Inc. Delaware Avenue and Green Streets, Marcus Hook, PA 19061) for installation of Spud Burners on No. 7 Boiler in City of Chester, Delaware County.
09-0134: Reed Minerals (Steel Road South, Morrisville, PA 19067) for construction of a coal slag roofing granules plant in Falls Township, Bucks County.
46-312-025: Acme Corrugated Box Co., Inc. (2700 Turnpike Drive, Willow Grove, PA 19090) for installation of a boiler in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County.
46-0003A: Stroehmann Bakeries, L.C. (1810 East Ridge Pike, Norristown, PA 19404) for construction of a catalytic oxidizer in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County.
Northeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (570) 826-2531.
54-303-015A: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (P. O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17104-3331) for modification of a batch asphalt plant to utilize waste derived oil in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County.
39-309-055: Lafarge Corp. (5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052-1827) for modification of Finishing Mill # 1 grinding operation and installation of an air cleaning device in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
39-318-106: Allen Organ Co. (P. O. Box 36, Macungie, PA 18062-0036) for construction of a paint spraying operation and associated air cleaning devices at 150 Locust Street in Macungie Borough, Lehigh County.
39-399-051: Allen Organ Co. (P. O. Box 36, Macungie, PA 18062-0036) for construction of a degreaser and associated air cleaning device at 150 Locust Street in Macungie Borough, Lehigh County.
66-399-003: Proctor & Gamble Paper Products Co. (P. O. Box 32, Mehoopany, PA 18629) for installation of a central vacuum system in Washington Township, Wyoming County. Proctor & Gamble Paper Products Co. is a major facility subject to Title V permitting requirements. The installation will collect particulate matter from general process clean-up from new diaper converting lines. Particulate emissions will be reduced by the use of a baghouse control system which will reduce particulate matter emissions to 0.57 ton per year. The Plan Approval will contain conditions requiring the source to show compliance with the emission rates. 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.
13-399-008: Horsehead Resource Development Co., Inc. (900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071) for installation of a calcine kiln feed receiving bin in Palmerton Borough, Carbon County. Horsehead Resource Development Co., Inc. is a major facility subject to Title V permitting requirements. The installation will allow the company to unload crude zinc oxide from pressurized tanker trucks. The emissions will be controlled by a bin vent collector and will be reduced to 0.65 ton per year. The Plan Approval will contain conditions requiring the source to show compliance with the emission rates. 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.
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.
22-05040: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (P. O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17104-3331) for modification to an existing hot mix asphalt plant at the Fiddler's Elbow Quarry in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I--Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities and Subpart Kb--Standards of Performance for Storage Vessels (including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification commences after July 23, 1984.
Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3637.
41-317-005: Wenger's Feed Mill, Inc. (P. O. Box 26, Rheems, PA 17570-0026) for construction of a feed mill and associated air cleaning devices (fabric collectors and cyclone collectors) in Clinton Township, Lycoming County.
19-00006A: Heinz Pet Products (6670 Low Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) for installation of an air cleaning device (a wet centrifugal collector) on four meat/flour mixers (Lines A and C) in South Centre Township, Columbia County. The collector will reduce the particulate matter emissions from the mixers by an unknown amount.
Southwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.
65-788L: Sony Electronics, Inc. (1001 Technology Drive, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666) for operation of an Aperture Grille (AGL-I) at Pittsburgh Mfg. Center in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
65-938A: Tresco Paving Corp. (P. O. Box 14004, Pittsburgh, PA 15239) for operation of a Drum Mix Asphalt Plant at TPC Plant # 2 in Salem Township, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
37-264F: Ellwood Quality Steels Co. (700 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA 16101) for modification of No. 17 Furnace in New Castle, Lawrence County. New burners and controls will be installed, utilizing low NOx technology. Ellwood Quality Steels Company is a Title V facility.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public hearing on February 6, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the Honesdale High School Auditorium, Honesdale, Wayne County, PA.
The hearing is for Department to take testimony concerning the plan approval application for control of emissions from a new Batch Asphalt Plant submitted by Honesdale Materials, Div. Of Haines and Kibblehouse in Lebanon Township, Wayne County.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing for the above listed facility should contact, in writing, Hearing Examiner, PA DEP, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Attn: Thomas A. DiLazaro.
In order to provide an opportunity for all individuals who desire to present testimony, oral testimony will be limited to 10 minutes. The department requests that individuals planning to testify provide written copy of their oral testimony. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Individuals who pre-register to testify will be given priority on the agenda.
Persons with a disability who with to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact Richard Shudak, (570) 826-2060, or the Pennsylvania AT&T relay service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Those unable to attend the hearing, but wishing to comment, should provide written comments to the address listed above. Comments can be submitted until February 13, 2001.
All the pertinent documents are also available for review from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Department Regional Office address noted above. Appointments for scheduling a review can be made by calling the Records Management Section at (717) 826-2511.
REASONABLY AVAILABLE
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
(RACT)Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Notice of Public Hearing Approval of Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) Plan for: Leonard Kunkin Associates (Hilltown Township), Bucks County) (Operating Permit OP-09-0073).
The Department has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT plan as an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the above facility. The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the RACT approval for this facility to comply with current regulations.
This preliminary determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into Plan Approvals and/or Operating Permits for the facility and will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's SIP.
The following is a summary of the preliminary RACT determination for this facility:
Source VOC Determina- Emission Control tion Limit Technique RACT Clean-up
Operations29.43 Work
Practice
Implementation PlanImplemented A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held at 2 p.m. on February 13, 2001, at the Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, Lee Park, 555 North Lane, Suite 6010, Conshohocken, PA. The hearing will represent the opportunity for oral comment to the Department on the proposed SIP revision and will not be a question and answer session. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing are encouraged to contact Lynda Rebarchak, DEP Community Relations Coordinator, at (610) 832-6219 to register prior to the hearing, but may also register at the hearing. Those unable to attend the hearing but who wish to comment should send their written comments to Francine Carlini, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, Lee Park, 555 North Lane, Suite 6010, Conshohocken, PA 19428 on or before February 13, 2001.
Individuals in need of accommodations as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act who would like to attend the hearing contact Lynda Rebarchak at (610) 832-6219 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department can meet their needs.
Copies of the pertinent documents are available for review at the Department's Southeast Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (610) 832-6003.
MINING APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District mining office indicated above each application. Where a 401 water quality certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for such certification.
Written comments or objections, or requests for information conferences on applications, may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. These NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52 and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity and pH. In addition, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies which have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the above-mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on those requirements.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
Coal Applications Received:
11960202, Permit Revision. Ebensburg Power Company (20 S. Van Buren Avenue, P. O. Box 351, Barberton, OH 44203-0351), for a stream relocation of approximately 300 feet of a portion of South Branch Blacklick Creek in Cambria Township, Cambria County, affecting 29.8 acres, receiving stream South Branch Blacklick Creek, application received December 7, 2000.
32950107, Permit Renewal for reclamation only. M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7960), for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, affecting 149.7 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek; Blacklick Creek, application received December 11, 2000.
56950105, Permit Renewal for reclamation only. Pennsylvania Coal Company, Inc. (6674 Baltimore Pike, Littlestown, PA 17340), for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 245 acres, receiving stream Wells Creek and Stonycreek, application received December 14, 2000.
32870101, Permit Revision, Urey Coal Company (222 Forest Ridge Road, Indiana, PA 15701), to temporarily relocate, mine through and restore to its pre-mining location, a segment of unnamed tributary ''A'' to Cush Creek that was affected by past surface mining and construction activities in Banks and Montgomery Townships; Glen Campbell Borough, Indiana County, affecting 156.4 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Cush Creek and Cush Creek, application received December 13, 2000.
Greensburg District Office, R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
03980107. State Industries, Inc. (P. O Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application received to revise permit for an incidental boundary correction at a bituminous surface/auger mine located in Washington Township, Armstrong County, affecting 341.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Allegheny River to Allegheny River. Application received: December 7, 2000.
26000104. Patterson Coal Company (41 Elizabeth Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478). Permit application received for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in German, Georges and South Union Townships, Fayette County, affecting 138 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to North Branch Browns Run, North Branch Browns Run, to the Monongahela River; unnamed tributaries to Jennings Run, Jennings Run, to the Monongahela River. Application received: December 6, 2000.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
17000111. Gregg Barrett (Lot #5, Capricorn Court, Clearfield, PA 16830), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County affecting 47.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Watts Creek and Watts Creek. Application received December 7, 2000.
17900132. Moshannon Falls Mining Company, Inc. (12 North Front Street, P. O. Box 472, Clearfield, PA 16830), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Bradford Township, Clearfield County affecting 197 acres. Receiving streams: Sulphur Run and Millstone Run to the West Branch Susquehanna River and Valley Fork Run to Roaring Run to the West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received December 4, 2000.
Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
10950107. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip operation in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County affecting 88.5 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Long Run and one unnamed tributary to Wolf Creek. Application for reclamation only. Application received: December 8, 2000.
10840116. State Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Concord and Oakland Townships, Butler County affecting 224.8 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Connoquenessing Creek. Application received December 11, 2000.
33950105. Swisher Contracting, Inc. (P. O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Snyder Township, Jefferson County affecting 105.0 acres. This renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Walburn Run and Walburn Run. Application for reclamation only. Application received: December 13, 2000.
37900106. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and tipple refuse disposal operation in Hickory Township, Lawrence County affecting 171.5 acres. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries of Hottenbaugh Run and one unnamed tributary to Neshannock Creek. Application for reclamation only. Application received December 14, 2000.
24960101. Energy Resources, Inc. (P. O Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Horton Township, Elk County affecting 235.0 acres. Receiving streams: Four unnamed tributaries to Mead Run and Mead Run. Application received December 14, 2000.
24900104. Energy Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824). Renewal of an existing bituminous, fly ash/bottom ash disposal and beneficial use of lime mud operation in Horton Township, Elk County affecting 431.0 acres. Receiving streams: West Branch Walburn Run, Walburn Run, Vineyard Run. Application received December 14, 2000.
McMurray District Office, 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
63831302. Eighty Four Mining Co. (P. O Box 355, Eighty Four, PA 1533), to revise the permit for the Mine 84 in Somerset Township, Washington County to add 7,204 acres underground, 7,310 acres subsidence control plan and 12 acres surface portal, no additional discharges. Application received November 8, 2000.
Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
22851602R3. Meadowbrook Coal Co., Inc. (6690 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048-9608), renewal of an existing coal preparation plant facility in Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County affecting 24.0 acres, receiving stream-none. Application received December 8, 2000.
Greensburg District Office, R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Noncoal Applications Received
65950401. Derry International, Ltd. (P. O. Box 529, New Alexandria, PA 15670). NPDES renewal application received for a noncoal surface mine located in Loyalhanna and Derry Townships, Westmoreland County, affecting 52.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Loyalhanna Creek. NPDES Renewal application received: December 11, 2000.
Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
43910304. Meadville Red-Mix Concrete, Inc. (P. O. Box 418, Meadville, PA 16335). Renewal of an existing sand and gravel operation in French Creek Township, Mercer County affecting 12.0 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Powdermill Run. Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0208361. Application received December 15, 2000.
Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
6276SM2A1C4. Martin Limestone, Inc. (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0594512 in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, receiving stream--Conestoga Creek. Application received December 11, 2000.
6274SM4C2. Martin Limestone, Inc. (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0613142 in Honeybrook and Caernarvon Townships, Chester and Lancaster County, receiving stream--West Branch of Brandywine Creek. Application received December 11, 2000.
Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
Large Noncoal (Industrial Minerals) Applications Received:
31000302. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (P. O. Box 135, 325 West Aaron Drive, State College, PA 16804), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous surface mine in Morris Township, Huntingdon County, affecting 124.74 acres, receiving stream Shaffers Run, a tributary of the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River, application received December 4, 2000.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT ENCROACHMENTS The following permit applications and requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for water quality certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317 as well as relevant State requirements. Initial requests for 401 certification will be published concurrently with the permit application. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Safety or Encroachment Permit, or the approval of Environmental Assessments must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E15-655. Encroachment. Robert H. McKinney, Jr., Robert H. McKinney Jr. Associates, 244 High Street, Suite 101, Pottstown, PA 19464. To construct and maintain three submerged stormwater outfall structures and their associated riprap aprons in wetlands (PEM) and along an existing body of water (POW) in the upper reaches of an unnamed tributary to Pigeon Creek (HQ-TSF) associated with the construction of the proposed Coventry Lakes Subdivision. The applicant also requests an Environmental Assessment approval for impacts associated with the modification of the embankment of an existing non-jurisdictional dam. The project proposes to impact 0.01 acre of wetlands and to maintain water in the reservoir during construction by using a temporary Porta-Dam. The site is located approximately 350 feet south of the intersection of Sheep Hill Road and Temple Road (Pottstown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 15.9 inches; W: 7.2 inches) in North Coventry Township, Chester County.
E09-813. Encroachment. Qwest Communications Corp., 13952 Denver West Parkway, Suite 200, Golden, CD 80401. To install and maintain a fiber optic utility line across the Pennsylvania Canal (AKA Delaware Canal) consisting of three 2-inch HDPE conduits. The proposed method of construction is directional drilling. The site is located at the intersection of the Bristol Industrial Railroad tracks and the Delaware Canal (Bristol, PA Quadrangle N: 21.5 inches; W: 13.1 inches) in Bristol Township, Bucks County.
Northcentral Region, Water Management, Soils and Waterways Section, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E41-471. Encroachment. Paul E. Heise, District Engineer, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754. To replace, construct, operate and maintain a pre-stressed concrete adjacent box beam single span bridge structure over Little Muncy Creek. The structure will have a clear span of 106.26 feet, a normal opening of 92.02 feet and an average low cord elevation 751.32 feet. This project is located on the northeast fringe of Lairdsville on SR 118 (Lairdsville, PA Quadrangle, N: 19.5 inch; W: 15 inches) Franklin Township, Lycoming County. This project proposes to impact 200 linear feet of Little Muncy Creek, which is designated a Cold Water Fishery and does not propose to impact any wetlands.
E41-473. Encroachment. Loyalsock Township, 2501 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. To construct parking areas, nature trails and restroom facilities in the floodway and to construct, operate and maintain a low flow crossing on a high-water channel of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The restroom is proposed on to be set on 18 inches of fill and is proposed to be 14 feet by 30 feet for a total of 420 square feet. The parking areas and nature trails will be constructed at grade, which will should a negligible effect in the floodway. The low flow crossing is proposed to have four 3-foot diameter culverts and associated fill (Montoursville South, PA Quadrangle, N: 21.7 inch, W: 10.7 inches) Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. This project proposes to impact 80 linear feet of the high-water channel of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, which is designated a Warm Water Fishery and does not propose to impact any wetlands.
E55-170. Encroachment. PA. Dept. of Transportation, 715 Jordan Ave., Montoursville, PA 17754. To construct, operate and maintain a single span pre-stressed spread box beam bridge with a clear span of 40 feet and a waterway opening of 36.25 feet. The proposed structure is located .3 miles north on SR 3005 (Richfield, PA Quadrangle N: 18.7 inch; W: 2.7 inches) Perry Township, Snyder County. This project proposes to impact 100 linear feet of the North Branch of the Mahantango Creek, which is designated a Trout Stocked Fishery and proposes to impact .07 acre of wetlands.
E59-409. Encroachment. PA Dept. of Transportation, 715 Jordan Ave., Montoursville, PA 17754. To remove the existing structure and construct, operate and maintain a new single span pre-stressed box beam bridge structure. The new structure shall have a normal span of 14.46 meters (47.44 feet) and an average underclearance of 1,820 millimeters (5.97 feet). The permit application also proposes a temporary vehicular access. The access will consist of three 1,520 millimeter (4.98 foot) pipes with associated clean fill that shall be constructed of suitable non-erodible material in order to prevent any road materials from washing out if the structure is overtopped during periods of high water. This project is located 2.5 miles northwest from Osceola (Knoxville, PA Quadrangle, N: 1.1 inches; W: 1.4 inches) Osceola Township, Tioga County. This project proposes to impact 150 linear feet of Holden Creek that is designated a Warm Water Fishery and does not propose to impact any wetlands.
E60-147. Encroachment. Raymond Young and Carol Brink Young, R. R. 2, Box 1048, New Columbia, PA 17856. The permit application proposes to maintain a 24-inch culvert crossing on an unnamed tributary to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River for a private residence. The crossing contains 25 feet of fill above the culvert, is 175-feet long and is 15-feet wide. This project is located .5 mile north on Milroy Road from the intersection with SR 1004 (Allenwood, PA Quadrangle N: 5.21 inch, W: 1.53 inches) White Deer Township, Union County. This project proposes to impact 100 linear feet of unnamed tributary to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, which is designated a Warm Water Fishery and does not propose to impact any wetlands.
Southwest Regional Office: Soils & Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-494. Encroachment. The Lane Construction Company, 1 Rutgers Road, Second Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. To perform commercial sand and gravel dredging in select areas of the Allegheny River (WWF) within pool 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 and in the Ohio River (WWF) within the Dashield Pool and Montgomery Pool, subject to review of mussel surveys and prescribed set backs (Starting at Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 14.7 inches; W: 6.8 inches) in Allegheny, Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties. For a site-specific location of the dredging locations refer to attachments 1 (Allegheny County) and 2 (Armstrong County). Note this permit incorporates DEP Permit No. E03-174. Note the East Brady PA Quadrangle location is at Lock No. 9.
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Attachment No. 1 Approved Dredging Areas Based on Mussel Survey ReviewsRiver Amendment County River Pool Miles Municipalities Date Allegheny Ohio Dashields 7.0 to 7.7 Emsworth Borough
Neville Township
Kulbuck Township8.8 to 9.5 Glenfield Borough
Neville Township11.9 to
12.5Edgeworth Borough
Sewickley Borough
Moon TownshipMontgomery 13.8 to
15.38Leetsdale Borough
Crescent TownshipAllegheny 2 11.4 to
11.85Oakmont Borough
O'Hara Township12.27 to
12.6Oakmont Borough
Harmar Township3 15.0 to
17.0Cheswick Borough
Springdale Borough
Plum Borough17.7 to
20.0Plum Borough
Springdale Township
East Deer Township
City of New Kensington
(Westmoreland County)
City of Arnold
(Westmoreland County)20.9 to
21.5East Deer Township
Tarentum Borough
City of Arnold
(Westmoreland County)4 25.0 to
28.5Harrison Township
City of Lower Burrell
(Westmoreland County)
Allegheny Township
(Westmoreland County)Attachment No. 2 Approved Dredging Areas Based on Mussel Survey Reviews. Comments/ Amendment County River Pool Miles Municipalities Restrictions Date Armstrong Allegheny 5 31.5 to 32.3 Gilpin Township
South Buffalo
Township1,000 feet upstream of the
most upstream
point of Murphy's Island to 33.0Gilpin Township
South Buffalo
Township33.3 to 35.15 Gilpin Township
South Buffalo
Township7 46.0 to 46.8 Kittanning Borough
East Franklin Township47.0 to 49.0 Kittanning Borough
Rayburn TownshipAvoid right descending
bank at River Mile 47.1
and 47.4, avoid left descending bank at
River Mile 47.7 and 48.4.49.7 to 52.4 East Franklin Township
Rayburn Township
Boggs Township
Washington Township8 53.3 to 54.6 Washington Township
Boggs Township
Pine Township55.2 to 55.5 Washington Township
Pine Township56.4 to 58.0 Washington Township
Madison Township58.1 to 58.6 Madison Township
Washington TownshipAvoid right descending
bank throughout.Note: ''Avoid'' as used in this description is defined as conducting no dredging in the rectangular area formed by the shore, near side of navigation channel and lines drawn 100 feet above and below the miles points specified in the comments/restrictions column intersecting the shore and near side of the navigation channel.
E26-279. Encroachment. Fayette County Commissioners, Court House, 61 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401-1030. To replace and maintain the deck of Fayette County Bridge No. 162 across Mountain Creek (CWF) located on T-500 (Weaver Mill Roads) at a point approximately 350 feet south of its intersection with T-345 (Smithfield, PA Quadrangle N: 6.08 inches; W: 8.55 inches) in Georges Township, Fayette County. Emergency Permit EP2600205 was issued on December 11, 2000.
E03-392. Encroachment. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 10-0, P. O. Box 429, Indiana, PA 15701-0429. To remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete adjacent box beam bridge having a normal span of 76.5 feet and an underclearance of 11.0 feet over Plum Creek (TSF). The project is located on S. R. 2069 approximately 1,000 feet east of its intersection with S. R. 0210 (Elderton, PA Quadrangle N: 13.7 inches; W: 10.0 inches) in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County.
Northwest Regional Office, Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
E10-323. Encroachment. City of Butler, 140 West North Street, Suite 208, Butler, PA 16001-5298. To remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge having a clear span of 21.83 feet and an underclearance of 6.83 feet across Sullivan Run on Miller Street north of its intersection with West Penn Street (Butler, PA Quadrangle N: 20.95 inches; W: 4.3 inches) in the City of Butler, Butler County.
E24-214. Encroachment. Jones Township, P. O Box 25, Wilcox, PA 15870. To remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge having a clear span of 72.9 feet and an underclearance of 11 feet on a 76 degree skew across West Branch Clarion River on T-631 (Old Kane Road) west of S. R. 219 at the village of Wilcox (Wilcox, PA Quadrangle N: 14.4 inches; W: 8.8 inches) in Jones Township, Elk County.
E24-215. Encroachment. PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. To remove the bridge and to install and maintain a 22.3-foot long precast concrete box culvert having a 20-foot wide by 4-foot high waterway opening in a tributary to Dents Run (Bell Draft) and impacting a de minimis amount of adjoining wetlands on Dents Run Road approximately 4.5 miles west of S. R. 555 at Dents Run in Elk State Forest (Dents Run, PA Quadrangle N: 20.2 inches; W: 9.5 inches) in Benezette Township, Elk County.
E42-272. Encroachment. City of Bradford, 24 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA 16701. To remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge having two clear, normal spans of 37.25 feet and an underclearance of 9 feet across West Branch Tunungwant Creek on Barbour Street (Bradford, PA Quadrangle N: 14.7 inches; W: 4.1 inches) in the City of Bradford, McKean County.
DAM SAFETY
Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. §§ 679.302) and requests for certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, 400 Market Street, 3rd Floor, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, (717) 787-8568.
D09-243. Street Road Industrial Park Dam. Mark Hankin & Hanmar Associates, MLP (P. O. Box 26767, Elkins Park, PA 19117). To modify, operate and maintain Street Road Industrial Park Dam across a tributary to Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF), for the purpose of increasing the capacity of the existing basin to provide greater stormwater detention for existing and proposed conditions. (Hatboro, PA Quadrangle N: 14.8 inches; W: 11.9 inches) in Warminster Township, Bucks County.
ACTIONS
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT [National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)] DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER Part I Permits) The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications and requests for plan approval and has issued the following significant orders.
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, Pa 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provide a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Permits Issued
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
NPDES Permit No. PA-0064009. Industrial Waste. ESSROC Cement Corporation (Nazareth Plant 2), Route 248 & Easton Road, Nazareth, PA 18064, is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Nazareth Borough, Northampton County to unnamed tributary to East Branch Monocacy Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA-0034088. Sewerage, Oakwood Lake Associates, 215 W. Church Road, Suite 106, King of Prussia, PA 19406, is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County to Swale Brook.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.
Permit No. PA0111601. Sewerage. Christian Retreat Center Management Group, Inc. R. R. 1, Box 13A, East Waterford, PA 17021 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Lack Township, Juniata County to the receiving waters named Tuscarora Creek in Watershed 12-B (Tuscarora--Buffalo Creeks).
Permit No. 3186401 Amendment No. 1. Sewage Spring Creek Joint Authority, P. O. Box 373, Three Springs, PA 17264. This permit approves modification to the construction of Sewage Treatment Facilities in Clay Township, Huntingdon County.
Permit No. 0685203 00-1. Sewage. Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd., P. O. Box 257, Shartlesville, PA 19554. This permit approves modifications to the construction of land application facilities, impoundment and liner system, industrial waste treatment facilities and groundwater monitoring wells in Tilden Township, Berks County.
Permit No. 6700402. Sewage. Northeastern York County Sewer Authority, 175 Chestnut Street, P. O. Box 516, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. This permit approves the construction of sewers and appurtenances in East Manchester Township and Mount Wolf Borough, York County.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
NPDES Permit No. PA0205001. Industrial. Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA 15701 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at West Lebanon Water Treatment Plant, Young Township, Indiana County to receiving waters named Wertz Coal Company Pond.
NPDES Permit No. PA0021628. Sewage. Salisbury Borough, P. O. Box 343, Salisbury, PA 15558 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at the Salisbury Borough Sewage Treatment Plant, Salisbury Borough, Somerset County to receiving waters named Casselman River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0036331. Sewage. George and Marion Fleeher, 18 Timbercrest Circle, Cecil, PA 15321 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at George and Marion Fleeher Sewage Treatment Plant, Cecil Township, Washington County to receiving waters named Unnamed Tributary of Millers Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0090816. Sewage. 51 Park Properties, 3101 Homestead-Duquesne Boulevard, West Mifflin, PA 15122 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at 51 Park Properties, STP, Forward Township, Allegheny County to receiving waters named Unnamed Tributary of Gillespie Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0091171, Amendment No. 1, Sewage. Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 2860 Conway-Wallrose Road, Baden, PA 15005 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Northview Estates WWTP, Economy Borough, Beaver County to receiving waters named an unnamed tributary of North Fork Big Sewickley Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0092827. Sewage. All American Energy SW, Inc., 1851 North Road, McDonald, PA 15057 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Oakdale Warehouse STP, North Fayette Township, Allegheny County to receiving waters named Drainage Swale to Fink Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0098337. Sewage. Connellsville Area School District, 125 North Seventh Street, Connellsville, PA 15425 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Springfield Township Elementary School, Springfield Township, Fayette County to receiving waters named unnamed tributary of Indian Creek.
Permit No. 0483202, Amendment No. 1. Industrial Waste. Industrial Waste, Inc., P. O. Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699-0086. Construction of a closed industrial waste disposal facility located in Darlington Township, Beaver County to serve sulfur dioxide gas injection system, wastewater treatment plant.
Permit No. 0288438-A1. Sewerage. Plum Borough Municipal Authority, 4555 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Construction of Interceptor Sewer Extension located in Plum Borough, Allegheny County to serve Bodies Run Watershed.
Permit No. 6300402. Sewerage. Arensberg Estates Homeowners Association, Construction of a sewage treatment plant located in Cecil Township, Washington County to serve Arensberg Estates.
Permit No. 6500409. Sewerage. Alexander D. Spiering, 1611 Fourth Avenue, Arnold, PA 15068. Construction of Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant located in Lower Burrell City, Westmoreland County to serve Alexander D. Spiering Residence.
Northwest Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
WQM Permit No. 2500419. Sewerage, Timothy R. and Jackie L. Morian SRSTP, 13151 Edison Street, N. E., Alliance, OH 44601. Construction of Timothy R. and Jackie L. Morian SRSTP located in LeBoeuf Township, Erie County.
INDIVIDUAL PERMITS (PAS)
The following approvals for coverage under NPDES Individual Permit for Discharge of Stormwater from Construction Activities have been issued.
These actions of the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board), Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483, by any aggrieved person under the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514); 2 Pa. C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law). Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Department's regulations governing practice and procedure before the Board may be obtained from the Board.
INDIVIDUAL PERMITS(PAS)
The following NPDES Individual Permits for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities have been issued.
Southeeast Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream or Body of Water PAS10-G431 O'Neill Properties Group
1101 West DeKalb Pike
Second Floor
Wayne, PA 19087East Whiteland Township
Chester CountyLittle Valley Creek (EV) Southcentral Regional Office: Section Chief, Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.
PAS-10-M107. Individual NPDES. Strait Manufacturing & Welding, Inc., 56 Strait Lane, P. O. Box 370, Greencastle, PA 17225. To implement an erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction of a new manufacturing plant and parking areas located along the east side of Molly Pitcher Highway (SR0011) at intersection of Myers Road (T-437) to receiving waters of Muddy Run (HQ/CWF) in Antrim Township, Franklin County.
PAS-10-H090. Individual NPDES. Zamias Services, Inc., 300 Market Square, Johnstown, PA 15901. To implement an erosion and sedimentation control plan for demolition of a portion of the M. J. Mall and the construction of a new Wal-Mart and its associated parking lot to receiving waters named Letort Spring Run (EV) (Carlisle, PA Quadrangle N: 11.7 inches; W: 9.7 inches) in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream PAS106110 Kettler Brothers, Inv.
t/d/b/a Hidden Valley Resort
9426 Stewartown Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20879Somerset County
Jefferson TownshipCrise Run, HQ-CWF
Gross Run, HQ-CWF
Jones Mill, EV
Kooser Run, HQ-CWFPAS103118 Dominion Transmission Corp.
P. O. Box 2450
445 West Main Street
Clarksburg, WV 26302-2450Indiana County
Green Township
Montgomery TownshipHazlett Run (HQ-CWF)
Howell's Run (CWF)Northwest Regional Office: Regional Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6860.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream PAS102701 Pennsylvania General
Energy Corp.
208 Liberty Street
Warren, PA 16365Forest
Kingsley & Jenks
TownshipsSalmon Creek
Little Salmon Creek
and Guiton Run
(HQ)INDIVIDUAL PERMITS (PAR)
Notice of Intent (NOI:) for Coverage under NPDES and/or Other General Permits
The following parties have submitted (1) Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under General NPDES Permits to discharge wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth; (2) NOIs for coverage under General Permits for Beneficial Use of Sewage Sludge or Residential Septage by Land Application in Pennsylvania; or (3) Notifications for First Land Application of Sewage Sludge.
The EPA Region III Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision: 40 CFR 123.24.
The application and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangement made for copying at the contact office noted.
List of NPDES and/or other General Permit Type PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Construction Activities PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges From Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge By Land Application PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Non-Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge By Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage By Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting From Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines PAG-11 (TO BE ANNOUNCED) PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) General Permit Type--PAG-2
Receiving Stream, Facility Location Body of Water County and Applicant Name or Site Name Contact Office and Municipality Permit No. and Address and Address Telephone No. Concord Township
Delaware CountyPAR10-J116-1 Concord Crossing LLC
P. O. Box 100, Chadds Ford, PA 19317West Branch Chester Creek
(TSF)Department of Environmental Protection
Suite 6010, Lee Park, 555 North Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 832-6130Lehigh County
N. Whitehall TownshipPAR10Q153 Oliver Schadt
5335 Linsay Lane
Schnecksville, PA 18078Mill Creek
CWF, MFLehigh CD
(610) 391-9583East Dunmore Township PAR10-O461 Glenn Fite
5 Shady Lane
Quarryville, PA 17566South Fork of Big
Beaver Creek (WWF)Lancaster County CD
1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361West Cocalico Township PAR10-O476 Property Investing & Mgt. Inc.
2065 W. Main St.
Ephrata, PA 17522Cocalico Creek
(HQ/WWF)Lancaster County CD
1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361East Donegal Township PAR10-O455 Sharon Hines
59 Leaf Park
Lancaster, PA 17603Little Chickies Creek
(TSF)Lancaster County CD
1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361Warwick Township PAR10-O463 Craig Hasson
952 Log Cabin Rd.
Leola, PA 17540UNT. Cocalico Creek
(WWF)Lancaster County CD
1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361Ephrata Borough PAR10-O468 Ephrata Community Hospital
169 Martin Ave.
Ephrata, PA 17522Cocalico Creek (WWF) Lancaster County CD
1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361Lititz Borough PAR10-O467 Rev. Frank Shock
300 W. Lemon St.
Lititz, PA 17543Lititz Run (WWF) Lancaster County CD
1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361East Lampeter Township PAR10-O469 Dart Container Corp.
600 E. Main St.
Leola, PA 17540Conestoga River--WWF Lancaster County CD
1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361Warwick Township PAR10-O473 Daine Haller
225 State Rt. 501S
Newmanstown, PA 17073Lititz Run--WWF Lancaster County CD
1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361West Hempfield Township PAR10-O474 Hess Home Builders UNT Strickler Run
WWFLancaster County CD
1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361Greene Township PAR10-M225 Frank & Mark Flohr
512 Nottingham Dr.
Chambersburg, PA 17225Conococheague
Creek--CWFFranklin County CD
Admin. Annex
218 N. 2nd Street
Chambersburg, PA
17201Bonneauville Borough PAR-10-0013 John Teel & Frank Gebhart
P. O. Box 244
New Oxford, PA 17350
T/A New Oxford EnterprisesChicken Run--WWF Adams County CD
670 Old Harrisburg Road
Ste. 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325Broad Top Township PAR10-0455 Broad Top Township
187 Municipal Road
P. O Box 57
Defiance, PA 16633Six Mile Run Bedford County CD
702 W. Pitts St., Suite 4
Bedford, PA 15009Swatara Township PAR10-1253 Verdelli Farms, Inc.
7505 Grayson Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17111Beaver Creek Dauphin County CD
1451 Peters Mountain
Rd.
Dauphin, PA 17018Blair Township PAR10-0710 Jeff Long
R. R. 1, Box 426
Tyrone, PA 16686Blair Gap Run--CWF Blair County CD
1407 Blair St.
Hollidaysburg, PA
16648Lower Mahonoy Township
Northumberland CountyPAR104940 Terry Schaffner
Lower Mahonoy Township
Municip. Auth.
P. O. Box 235
Dalmatia, PA 17017Susquehanna River and
Dalmatia CreekNorthumberland County CD
R. R. 3, Box 238C
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-7114 Ext. 4Allegany Township
Potter CountyPAR105506 Wending Creek Golf Club
1 N. Main St.
Coudesrport, PA 16915Allegheny River Potter County CD
107 Market St.
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8411Beaver Township
Snyder CountyPAR105921 Beavertown Muni. Auth.
P. O. Box 468
Beavertown, PA 17813Kern Run Snyder County CD
403 W. Market St.
Middleburg, PA 17841
(570) 837-0085Lawrence County
Neshannock TownshipPAR103743 YMCA
Attn: Dan Harris
Executive Dir.
20 West Washington Street
New Castle, PA 16101UNT to Neshannock
Creek (TSF)Lawrence Conservation Dist.
Lawrence Co. Govt. Center
430 Court Street
New Castle, PA 16101-3593
(724) 652-4512Mercer County
New Vernon, Mill Creek and Sandy
Lake TownshipsPAR104352 PA Dept. of Conservation
& Natural Resources
P. O. Box 387
Prospect, PA 16052Sandy Creek Mercer Conservation District
747 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-2242General Permit Type--PAG-3
Receiving Stream, Facility Location Body of Water County and Applicant Name or Site Name Contact Office and Municipality Permit No. and Address and Address Telephone No. Lancaster County
Lititz BoroughPAR233524 Pfizer, Inc.
400 West Lincoln Avenue
Lititz, PA 17543UNT to Lititz Run DEP--Southcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Berks County
Tulpehocken TownshipPAR603577 Bruce R. Moore
Bruce R. Moore Auto Salvage
62 Camp Swatara Road
Myerstown, PA 17067Little Swatara Creek DEP--Southcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Adams County
Oxford TownshipPAR203580 New Oxford Aluminum Company
1170 Lititz Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601Little Conewago Creek DEP--Southcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Beaver County
Economy BoroughPAR706121 Commercial Stone Co., Inc.
2200 Springfield Pike
Connellsville, PA 15425Big
Sewickley
CreekSouthwest Regional Office:
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Ridgway Borough
Elk CountyPAR208352 ARC Metals Corporation
P. O. Box 372
Ridgway, PA 15853Clarion River DEP
Northwest Region
Water Management
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA
16335-3481
(814) 332-6942General Permit Type--PAG-4
Receiving Stream, Facility Location Body of Water County and Applicant Name or Site Name Contact Office and Municipality Permit No. and Address and Address Telephone No. Bedford County
Broad Top TownshipPAG043669 Broad Top Township
John & Betty Jenkins
187 Municipal Rd.
P. O. Box 57
Defiance, PA 16633Int. Trib. to Six Mile Run DEP--Southcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Westmoreland County
Lower Burrell CityPAG046218 Alexander D. Spiering
1611 Fourth Avenue
Arnold, PA 155068UNT to Chartiers
RunSouthwest Regional Office:
Water Management Program
Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Waterford Township
Erie CountyPAG048367 Sherri A.K. & Steven M. McWilliams
1652 Cronin Road
Waterford, PA 16441Unnamed
Tributary to
Benson RunDEP
Northwest Region
Water Management
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA
16335-3481
(814) 332-6942Jefferson Township
Butler CountyPAG048351 Donald R. and Deborah J. Burk
108 Wonderly Drive
Sarver, PA 16055-9270Unnamed
Tributary of
Thorn Creek RunDEP
Northwest Region
Water Management
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA
16335-3481
(814) 332-6942LeBoeuf Township
Erie CountyPAG048699 Timothy R. and Jackie L. Morian
13151 Edison Street, N. E.
Alliance, OH 44601Unnamed
Tributary of
French Creek RunDEP
Northwest Region
Water Management
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA
16335-3481
(814) 332-6942General Permit Type--PAG-5
Receiving Stream, Facility Location Body of Water County and Applicant Name or Site Name Contact Office and Municipality Permit No. and Address and Address Telephone No. Kwik Fill M-103
2705 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
City of Williamsport, Lycoming CountyPAG054818 United Refining Company of PA
P. O. Box 688
Warren, PA 16365West Branch of the
Susquehanna RiverNorthcentral Regional Office
Environmental Cleanup
208 W. Third St.
Suite 101
Williamsport, PA 17701-6448
(570) 321-6550Westmoreland County
City of JeannettePAG045153 Dreistadt Auto Service
9th Street & Magee Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15675Brush Creek to
Turtle CreekSouthwest Regional Office:
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000General Permit Type--PAG-7
Receiving Stream, Facility Location Body of Water County and Applicant Name or Site Name Contact Office and Municipality Permit No. and Address and Address Telephone No. PAG079907 Synagro-WWT, Inc.
8201 Eastern Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21224BWQP
RCSOB
400 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17105
(717) 787-8184General Permit Type--PAG-10
Receiving Stream, Facility Location Body of Water County and Applicant Name or Site Name Contact Office and Municipality Permit No. and Address and Address Telephone No. Cumberland County
Hampden TownshipPAG103509 Gulf Oil Limited Partnership
Mechanicsburg Gulf Terminal
P. O. Box 9151
Chelsea, MA 02150Cedar Run Watershed DEP--Southcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707
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[Continued from previous Web Page] SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT PLAN APPROVAL Plan Approval granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20).
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
Benton Township, Lackawanna County and Nicholson Township, Wyoming County. This Plan Revision addresses a change in the proposed wastewater treatment plant site, which was previously selected in the Official Sewage Facilities Plan Update approved by the Department on July 31, 1997. The proposed treatment plant will be located at a site approximately 500 feet south east of the Lake Sheridan outlet. The treated effluent will be discharged into an unnamed tributary of the South Branch of Tunkhannock Creek. There are no other substantial changes to the previously approved plan, which calls for construction of a wastewater collection and conveyance system to serve the communities around Lake Sheridan, Baylor's Pond and Lake Kewanee. The design capacity of the proposed treatment plant is 0.140 mgd.
The Department's review of this plan revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. The Department approved the plan on December 5, 2000.
Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Location: Taylorstown Area of Blaine Township and Buffalo Township, Washington County approximately 3 miles north of the intersection of S. R. 221 and Interstate 70.
Approval of an Official Sewage Facilities Plan Update of Blaine Township. The Plan proposes construction of a .030 mgd sewage treatment facility to be located 1/3 mile northwest of Taylorstown on S. R. 221. Discharge will be to Buffalo Creek, a high quality warm water fishery. The collection system consists of individual grinder pumps. The service area includes the Town of Taylorstown including Taylorstown Ridge Road, portions of Rural Valley Road northeast of Taylorstown, and S. R. 221 south to the Blaine Township/Buffalo Township border. The service area also extends into Buffalo Township to serve the Blaine Buffalo Elementary School. The Department's review of the Sewage Facilities Plan Update has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
The Department's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant impacts resulting from this proposal.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.
Permit No. 0900509. Public Water Supply. Northampton Bucks County Municipal Authority, 111 Township Road, Richboro, PA 18954. A permit has been issued to Northampton Bucks County Municipal Authority granting permission to install a chemical feeder to sequester the manganese in the water from existing well No. 6 in Northampton Township, Bucks County.
Type of Facility: Public Water Supply System, Consulting Engineer: Penoni Associates, Inc., 875 North Easton Road, Suite 10, Doylestown, PA 18901. Permit to Construct Issued: December 1, 2000.
Regional Office: Northcentral Field Operations, Environmental Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. 1700502. The Department issued a construction permit to Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Quehanna Motivational Boot Camp, P. O. Box 598, Camp Hill, PA 17001-0598, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. This permit authorizes the construction of a raw water storage tank, a finished water storage tank, finished water pumping facilities, a section of pipe to provide additional chlorine contact time and a small amount of raw and finished water transmission line.
HAZARDOUS SITES CLEAN-UP Under the Act of October 18, 1988 Proposed Consent Order and Agreement Avtex Adjunct Mercury Sites, O'Polka Site Woodcock Township, Crawford County Under Section 1113 of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1305) (HSCA), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has agreed to a de minimis Consent Order and Agreement (Agreement) with the Heatrex, Inc., Frederick R. O'Polka and Gary Slezak (Settlers), concerning the resolution of their liability for the Avtex Adjunct Mercury, O'Polka Site (site). The site is located on a 75.5-acre parcel adjacent to Peters Road in Woodcock Township, Crawford County, PA.
Since 1995, mercury-containing wastes (wastes) were transported from the Avtex Fibers, Inc. facility in Vernon Township, Crawford County, PA for use as fill material to various locations. The site received wastes in conjunction with the construction of access roads used for timbering operations there. These wastes contaminated the environment at the site. Mercury in the wastes is defined in section 103 of HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.103) as a ''hazardous substance''. The Department removed the wastes from the site for proper offsite disposal in April 2000, at a cost of approximately $17,000. That response mitigated the threat to human health and the environment posed by the wastes.
As an owner during the time of the release and threatened release of hazardous substances at the site, each of the Settlers is a ''responsible person'' as defined in section 103 of HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.103). Under the terms of the Agreement, Settlers shall pay the Department $172.00 to resolve their liability at the site. The specific terms of this settlement are set forth in the Agreement between the Settlers and the Department. The Department will receive and consider comments relating to the Agreement for 60 days from the date of this Public Notice. The Department has the right to withdraw its consent to the Agreement if the comments concerning the Agreement disclose facts or considerations, which indicate that the Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or not in the public interest.
After the public comment period, the Department's settlement with the Settlers shall be effective upon the date that the Department notifies the Settlers, in writing, that this Agreement is final and effective in its present form, and that the Department has filed a response to significant written comments to the Agreement, or that no such comments were received.
The Agreement is available for inspection and copying at the Department's office at 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA. Comments may be submitted, in writing, to Hal Beavers, Project Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Hazardous Sites Cleanup, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Further information may be obtained by contacting Hal Beavers at (814) 332-6648. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service at (800) 645-5984.
Modification to Consent Orders and Agreements Millcreek Dump Site MIllcreek Township, Erie County Under section 122 of the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.A. § 9622) and section 1113 of the Hazardous Sits Cleanup Act (35 P. S. § 6020.1113), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has modified its 1995 and 1997 consent orders and agreements with Millcreek Township (Township) concerning the 84.5 acre Millcreek Dump Site (Site) in Erie County, PA.
From approximately 1970 until 1981, wastes containing hazardous substances were disposed at the Site. The 1995 and 1997 consent orders and agreements between the Department and the Township concerned the 4 acre parcel that the Township owns within the Site, and the 64.7 acre parcel that Conrail donated to the Township adjacent to the Site (Conrail property). Under these past agreements, the Township, among other things, paid the Department $1,000 in response costs and provided permanent easements for the construction of the landfill cap and flood retention basin at the Township and Conrail parcels.
The original Record of Decision for the Site called for a standard landfill cap over the wastes at the Site. However, the Department and the United States Environmental Protection Agency agreed to modify this remedy to provide for a recreation area at the Site, along with protecting the public and environment from the wastes at the Site. Specifically, the remedy was modified to allow for the construction of a golf course, tennis courts, ball fields and hiking trails on top of the landfill cap. The construction of this recreation area began this past summer.
On December 14, 2000, the Department entered into a proposed Consent Order and Agreement with the Township that modifies and replaces the 1995 and 1997 consent orders and agreements. Under the December 14, 2000 Consent Order and Agreement, almost all of the parcels located within the Site will be donated to the Township, and the Township will maintain the recreation area for public use in perpetuity. Upon donation of the parcels to the Township, the Department will terminate the liens that exist on some of the parcels at the Site as a result of the Department's past financial inability to pay settlements with the Sitter Brothers and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Malmi.
The Department will receive and consider comments on the December 14, 2000 Consent Order and Agreement for 60 days from the date of this Public Notice. The Department has the right to withdraw its consent if the comments disclose facts that indicate that the December 14, 2000 Consent Order and Agreement with the Township is inappropriate, improper, inadequate or not in the public interest. After the public comment period, the December 14, 2000 Consent Order and Agreement shall become final and shall replace the 1995 and 1997 consent orders and agreements upon the filing of the Department's response to significant written comments (if any) to the December 14, 2000 Consent Order and Agreement.
Copies of the December 14, 2000 Consent Order and Agreement between the Department and the Township are available for inspection at the Department's office at 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA. Comments may be submitted, in writing, to Hal Beavers, Project Manager, Hazardous Sites Cleanup, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481. Further information may be obtained by contacting Hal Beavers at (814) 332-6648. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service at (800) 645-5984.
Proposed Settlement under the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Hellertown Manufacturing NPL Site Borough of Hellertown, Northampton County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1304) (HSCA), has entered into a proposed consent decree in United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection v. Federal Mogul, Inc. and Paikes Enterprises, Inc., Civil Action No. 00-4977 (E.D. PA). The proposed consent decree was lodged on October 3, 2000 with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The consent decree resolves the claims of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Federal Mogul, Inc. and Paikes Enterprises, Inc. under section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C.A. § 9607(a) and section 507 of the HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.507), for reimbursement of response costs incurred by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) in connection with the Hellertown Manufacturing Site located in Hellertown, Northampton County, PA. Under the terms of the consent decree, the Department would receive $287,000 in costs incurred by the Department up to August 31, 1999 at the Site.
This notice is provided under section 1113 of HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.1113) and 25 Pa. Code § 1021.120(d). The proposed consent decree is subject to final approval by the Department and the Court. The proposed consent decree containing the specific terms of the proposed settlement is available for public review and comment. The proposed consent decree can be examined from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Department's Northeast Regional Office at 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790. Persons wishing to examine the proposed consent decree should contact Woodrow Cole at (570) 826-2511 or through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD). Under section 1113 of HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.1113), a public comment period on the proposed consent decree will extend for 60 days from today's date. Persons may submit written comments regarding the proposed consent adjudication to the Department by March 1, 2001, by submitting them to Woodrow Cole at the above address.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Under Act 2, 1995 Preamble 2
The following final reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of final reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site 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 non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed, and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning the final report, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of a final report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following final report:
Southeast Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-5950.
John Quirk Residence, Bristol Township, Bucks County. Brian Holtzhafer, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with BTEX and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Champion Development Corp., Whitaker Ave., City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Brian Holzhafer, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with lead, heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Young Residence, West Fallowfield Township, Chester County. Thomas M. Hippensteal, P. G., Mid-Atlantic Associates, P. A., P. O. Box 1128, North Wales, PA 19477, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and petroleum hydrocarbons. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Meadows at Skippack, Skippack Township, Montgomery County. Mark J. Irani, P. G., RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 W. Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with lead, heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Fred and Ann Marcantonio Residence, Phoenixville Borough, Chester County. David R. Crowther, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site groundwater contaminated with BTEX and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Metroplex Corporate Center (8068-Groundwater), Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. J. Anthony Sauder, P. G., P. E., Pennoni Associates, Inc., 3001 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2897, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site groundwater contaminated with asbestos. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Emilee Atlee Residence, Haverford Township, Delaware County. Donald G. Puglio, P. G., Environmental Products & Services, Inc., P. O. Box 501, Carnegie, PA 15106, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Northeast Regional Field Office: Joseph A. Brogna, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
PPL--Distribution Pole #57424N46306 (Roche Street), City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. PPL Generation LLC, Environmental Management Division, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA, 18101 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The report was submitted to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Northwest Regional Office: Craig Lobins, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6648.
The Nissan Store, 930 Peach St., Summit Township, Waterford, PA 16441, formerly known as the Gartner Harf site, and Samuel S. Harrison, of Harrison Hydrosciences, Main Street. Professional Building, Box 908, Saegertown, PA 16433, has submitted an Environmental Assessment Work Plan Report concerning the remediation of groundwater. The site has been found to be contaminated with PHCs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard in a Special Industrial Area.
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) and Chapter 250 Administration of Land Recycling Program.
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8 Administration of Land Recycling Program requires the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act). Plans and reports required by provisions of the Act for compliance with selection of remediation to a site-specific standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report, and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media, benefits of reuse of the property, and in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. A cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed, and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department's Regional Office under which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a plan or report is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has acted upon the following plans and reports.
Northeast Regional Field Office: Joseph Brogna, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
PPL Utilities--Former Penn Fuel Gas Manufactured Gas Plant (Jim Thorpe site), Mahoning Township, Carbon County. ThermoRetec Consulting Corporation, 3040 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 submitted a Remedial Investigation Report (on behalf of their client, PPL Utilities, Two North Ninth Street (GENTW8), Allentown, PA 18101-1179) concerning the characterization of site soils and groundwater, and adjacent surface water and sediments, found or suspected to have been contaminated with metals, phenolic compounds, cyanide, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene) compounds. The report was submitted in partial fulfillment of a combination of the Statewide health and site-specific standards, and was approved on December 11, 2000.
ICI Explosives USA Inc.--Wakefield Property, Walker Township, Schuylkill County. URS Greiner Woodward Clyde, 1400 Union Meeting Road, Suite 202, Blue Bell, PA 19422-1920 and RBR Consulting, Inc., 650 Shady Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 submitted a Remedial Investigation Report (on behalf of their client, ICI Explosives USA Inc., Tamaqua, PA) concerning the characterization of site soils and groundwater, and adjacent surface water and sediments, found or suspected to have been contaminated with lead and other metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, and volatile organic compounds. The report was submitted in partial fulfillment of a combination of the Statewide health and site-specific standards, and was approved on November 10, 1999.
OPERATING PERMITS
Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F and/or G (relating to operating permit requirements).
Southwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.
04-00113: Darlington Brick and Clay Products Co. (602 Morris Street, P. O. Box 346, Darlington, PA 16115) on December 12, 2000, for operation of Face Brick Manufacturing at Darlington Plant in Darlington Township, Beaver County.
Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
61-00016: Calumet Lubricants Co., L. P. (2 Main Street, Rouseville, PA 16334) for a Title V Operating Permit on December 12, 2000, for their facility in Rouseville Borough, Venango County.
Administrative Operating Permit Amendments Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 (relating to administrative operating permit amendments).
Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
16-00002: RFI Energy Inc. (State Route 3014, Clarion, PA 16214) on December 13, 2000, for Natural Minor Operating Permit to include conditions from Plan Approval No. 16-002A, regulating the operation of a coal-processing unit in Toby Township, Clarion County
Minor Operating Permit Minor Modifications Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.462.
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.
36-05013: Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17604) on December 7, 2000, to modify requirements for the blower discharge pressure associated with the Furnace Dry Lime Injection System of the Lancaster County Resource Recovery Facility in Conoy Township, Lancaster County.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).
Northeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (570) 826-2531.
40-310-045: Brdaric Excavating, Inc. (230 Bunkerhill Road, Wyoming, PA 18644) on December 15, 2000, for construction of a crushing plant and associated air cleaning device in Kingston Township, Luzerne County.
35-399-034: Sewer Authority of the City of Scranton (307 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503) on December 18, 2000, for installation of an air cleaning device in Scranton, Lackawanna County.
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.
05-05002A: Hedstrom Corp. (P. O. Box 432, Bedford, PA 15522-0432) on December 12, 2000, for modification of the tube mill frame spray operation controlled by Venturi Scrubbers at the Bedford Plant in Bedford Township, Bedford County.
06-05064A: Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) (Ten Penn Center, 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1699) on December 14, 2000, for replacement of a vapor control system associated with an existing gasoline loading rack at the Montello Terminal in Spring Township, Berks County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart R--National Emission Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Pipeline Breakout Stations).
07-03036: Forsht Concrete Products Co., Inc. (R. R. 4, Box 568, Altoona, PA 16601) on December 13, 2000, for construction of a human crematory controlled by an afterburner in Logan Township, Blair County.
Southwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.
04-707B: Quality Aggregates, Inc. (200 Neville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15225) on December 11, 2000, for operation of a Barge Unloading Excavator at Colona Dock in Monaca Borough, Beaver County.
Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
24-315-007A: Willamette Industries, Inc.--Johnsonburg Mill (100 Center Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845) on December 14, 2000, for modifications to the lime kiln operations in Johnsonburg, Elk County.
Plan Approvals Extensions issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.13 (relating to extensions).
Northcentral Regional Office, Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3637.
08-318-027: Mill's Pride-Pennsylvania (P. O. Box 158, Sayre, PA 18840) on December 1, 2000, for operation of a wood kitchen cabinet door manufacturing and finishing operation on a temporary basis until March 31, 2001, in Athens Township, Bradford County.
MINING APPROVALS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 water quality certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air 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).
Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
Coal Applications Issued:
56890108, Permit Revision, Godin Brothers, Inc. (136 Godin Drive, Boswell, PA 15531), for a land use change from woodland to unmanaged natural habitat on properties owned by Coal Junction Coal Company, Inc. and James Godin, Gladys Godin, and David Godin in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 82.9 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek; and unnamed tributary to Hoffman Run, application received October 11, 2000, issued December 13, 2000.
32900106, Permit Revision, Mears Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 157, Clymer, PA 15728), for a land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat on the lands of Boyzy King and Albert Stiffler in Grant Township, Indiana County, affecting 260.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Little Mahoning Creek, application received October 10, 2000, issued December 13, 2000.
11000101, Bell Resources, Inc. (R. R. 2, Box 281, Curwensville, PA 16833), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface-auger mine in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 44.4 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Muddy Run, application received March 27, 2000, permit issued December 13, 2000.
56870201, Permit Revision, J. R. Coal Sales, Inc. (311 Allegheny Street, Boswell, PA 15531) to change the land use from woodland to light industrial and unmanaged natural habitat in Boswell Borough, Somerset County, affecting 19.9 acres, receiving stream Quemahoning Creek, application received October 20, 2000, issued December 14, 2000.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
17000103. Moravian Run Reclamation Company, Inc. (605 Sheridan Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine permit in Jordan Township, Clearfield County, affecting 78.2 acres. Receiving streams: Potts run and an unnamed tributary to Potts Run. Application received March 31, 2000. Permit issued December 8, 2000.
17990117. P & N Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 (commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine permit in Bell Township, Clearfield County affecting 65.3 acres. Receiving streams: non applicable for treatment facilities and sedimentation ponds. The permit requires the use of non-discharge alternative technology. Application received September 7, 1999. Permit issued December 11, 2000.
Knox District Office, P. O Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
33920101. Strishock Coal Company (220 Hillcrest Drive, DuBois, PA 15801) Revision to an existing bituminous strip operation to change the post-mining land use from pastureland/land occasionally cut for hay, cropland and forestland to industrial/commercial on the Rhoda Strishock property in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County affecting 56.3 acres. Receiving streams: Four unnamed tributaries to Little Mill Creek and one unnamed tributary to Mill Creek. Application received: October 3, 2000. Permit issued: December 7, 2000.
33950109. Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Beaver Township, Jefferson County affecting 110.5 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary of Tarkiln Run & Red Run. Application received: October 6, 2000. Permit issued: December 11, 2000.
McMurray District Office, 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
17743702. Penfield Collieries, LLC (677 Baeten Road, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304), to renew the permit for the Stott #1 Coal Refuse Disposal Area in Huston Township, Clearfield County, to renew an existing coal refuse disposal facility permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued December 8, 2000.
17941301. Laurel Run Reclamation Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 372, Bigler, PA 16825-0372), to renew the permit for the Laurel Ridge Mine in Union Township, Clearfield County, to renew an existing deep mine permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued December 13, 2000.
30753712. RAG Emerald Resources, L. P. (P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to renew the permit for the Emerald Mine #1, Coal Refuse Disposal Facility in Franklin Township, Greene County, to renew the existing coal refuse disposal permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued December 13, 2000.
03901304. TJS Mining, Inc. (R. R. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774), to renew the permit for the Darmac #3 Deep Mine in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, to renew the existing deep mine and NPDES permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued December 13, 2000.
Greensburg District Office, R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Noncoal (Industrial Minerals) Permits Issued
26992001. Coolspring Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 1328, Uniontown, PA 15401). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a noncoal deep mining operation located in North Union and Dunbar Townships, Fayette County, affecting 410 acres. Receiving streams: not applicable. Application received: November 1, 1999. Permit issued: December 11, 2000.
Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232
Noncoal Permits Issued
37830309. Russell Minerals (Pennsylvania), Inc. (P. O. Box 510, Darlington, PA 16115) Revision to an existing sand and gravel operation to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of Beaver River to stabilize an existing surge opening between the Beaver River and the post-mining impoundment in Taylor Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Beaver River and unnamed tributary to Beaver River. Application received: November 13, 2000. Permit issued: December 11, 2000.
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety The Bureau of Deep Mine Safety (BDMS) has approved Rosebud Mining Company's request for a variance from the requirements of Section 242(c) of the Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Mine Act at the Dutch Run Mine. This notification contains a summary of this request and the basis for the Department's approval. A complete copy of the variance request may be obtained from Allison Gaida by calling (724) 439-7469 or from the BDMS web site at http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/dms/dms.htm.
Summary of the request: Rosebud Mining Company's requested a variance from Section 242(c) of the Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Mine Act to allow for the common ventilation of belt conveyor entry with other entries at the Dutch Run Mine. The proposal accords protections to persons and property substantially equal to or greater than the requirements of Section 242(c).
The basis for the Bureau's approval is summarized as follows:
1. Dutch Run's plan provides for an advanced fire detection and control system consisting of CO monitors, thermal detectors and a fire suppression system.
2. Dutch Run's plan provides a separate intake escapeway that will be isolated from the belt conveyor entries. The isolated intake escapeway will be maintained at a higher ventilation pressure than the belt and common entries.
3. Dutch Run's plan provides for the belt and common entries to serve as an alternate intake escapeway.
4. There are significant health and safety benefits associated with allowing entries in common with the belt entry. Safer access is provided to workers performing repair and maintenance work in the belt entry. Improved visual safety inspections are facilitated by open crosscuts.
This approval is limited to a variance from the requirements in section 242(c) requiring that the belt entry is isolated from other entries. All other terms and requirements of section 242(c) shall remain in effect. This approval applies to all areas developed after May 20, 1998. Continued authorization for operation under the approval is contingent upon compliance with the measures described in Dutch Run's plan and the following conditions.
1. Operation, maintenance and calibration of the point CO (carbon monoxide) monitor system shall comply with the manufacturer's recommendation and DEP equipment approval number BOTE 1712-98.
2. At all times, Rosebud Mining Company shall comply with the requirements of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) approved Fire Fighting and Evacuation Plan.
3. Notification of DEP District Mine Inspector when the point CO monitor system has been installed.
ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT ENCROACHMENTS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received Dam Safety and Encroachment permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, Pa 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Northeast Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
E45-398. Encroachment. Richard and Elizabeth Gandy, 44 Coral Drive, Hazlet, NJ 07730. To place fill in a de minimis area of wetlands equal to 0.04 acre for the purpose of constructing a single-family dwelling. The project is located on Lot 41, Unit 2, Section 7 at Lake Naomi Estates, approximately 0.4 mile east of the intersection of Township Road T642 (Miller Drive) and Split Rock Lane (Pocono Pines, PA Quadrangle N: 20.1 inches; W: 9.8 inches) in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management-soils and Waterways, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Williamsport, Pa 17701.
E08-364. Encroachment. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, 715 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. To remove the existing twin span 7 m wide per span R.C. T-beam bridge having normal openings of 5m wide each and a structure length of 17m with a curb width of 7.1m and a design underclearance of 1.8m and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge with a 20.4m span and a normal opening of 14m by 1.85m over Bucks Creek on SR 4014, Section 015 (Sayre, PA Quadrangle N: 5.9 inches; W: 5.7 inches) in Ulster Township, Bradford County.
E12-120. Encroachment. Allegheny Power Company, Route 120, R. R. 5, St. Marys, PA 15857. To remove an existing utility line and to install, operate and maintain a single pole power transmission line across three wetlands within the West Branch--Hicks Run Watershed, Beldin Hollow Run and Portable Run. The installation of the power transmission line shall be completed when the waterways and wetlands are at seasonal low water elevations. No earthmoving activities, which includes but not limited to excavating and grating, shall be conducted in or along the regulated waters of the Commonwealth. The project is located along the southern right-of-way of SR 0120 approximately 1.3-miles south of SR 3001 and SR 0120 intersection (West Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 15.1 inches; W: 10.5 inches) in Shippen Township, Cameron County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E17-342--Denied. Encroachment. Thomas A. Lingle, R. R. 1, Box 319, Clearfield, PA 16830. To operate and maintain a stream enclosure of an unnamed tributary to the West Branch, Susquehanna River for the purpose of residential lot improvements. The stream enclosure consists of a 36-inch diameter plastic culvert pipe that has a total length of 444-feet. The project does not impact wetlands while impacting 444-feet of waterway. The project is located off of Forest Drive approximately 700-feet west of Willow Drive (Clearfield, PA Quadrangle N: 5.2 inches; W: 11.8 inches) in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County.
E17-344--Denied. Encroachment. W. Keith Garman, 427 Forest Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830. To operate and maintain a stream enclosure of an unnamed tributary to the West Branch, Susquehanna River for the purpose of residential lot improvements. The stream enclosure consists of a 36-inch diameter plastic culvert pipe that has a total length of 444-feet. The project does not impact wetlands while impacting 444-feet of waterway. The project is located off of Forest Drive approximately 700-feet west of Willow Drive (Clearfield, PA Quadrangle N: 5.2 inches; W: 11.8 inches) in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County.
E17-345--Denied. Encroachment. Kenneth J. Danver, 425 Forest Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830. To operate and maintain a stream enclosure of an unnamed tributary to the West Branch, Susquehanna River for the purpose of residential lot improvements. The stream enclosure consists of a 36-inch diameter plastic culvert pipe that has a total length of 444-feet. The project does not impact wetlands while impacting 444-feet of waterway. The project is located off of Forest Drive approximately 700-feet west of Willow Drive (Clearfield, PA Quadrangle N: 5.2 inches; W: 11.8 inches) in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County.
E18-303. Encroachment. Donald Shetler, R. R. 1, Box 527B, Lock Haven, PA 17745. To maintain a steel beam wood deck bridge with concrete abutments approximately 24' long by 12' 6" wide with a waterway opening of 17' by 5' and to remove a gravel bar approximately 50' by 10' and to fill in an eroded bank with removed gravel and to construct and maintain approximately 50 feet of riprap stream bank protection. The project is located on the south side of Big Plum Road approximately 2,000' east of the intersection of Big Plum Road with Cider Press Road (Jersey Shore, PA Quadrangle N: 7.0 inches; W: 1.7 inches)in Dunnstable Township, Clinton County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E19-242. Encroachment. H. H. Knoebel and Sons Incorporated, P. O. Box 137, Route 487, Elysburg, PA 17824. To construct and maintain an addition to the Caesar's Pizzeria building 30 feet × 36 feet in the floodway of South Branch Roaring Creek on the south side of Rt. 487 near the third foot bridge in Knoebels Amusement Park (Danville, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inch; W: 0.7 inch) in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County.
E41-472. Encroachment. Thomas E. Wallace, 212 Mill Hill Road, Cogan Station, PA 17728. To remove three structures, and to excavate 7-inches of soil beneath the 965 square foot structure, and to construct and maintain a 1913 square foot addition to the residence located 1,000 feet southwest of Perryville off Mill Hill Road in the floodway of Hoagland Run (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle N: 12.5 inches; W: 14.0 inches) in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E55-169. Encroachment. Vince Inzerillo, 311 S. Logan Boulevard, Burnham, PA 17009. To operate and maintain a floodway fill measuring 20 ft. × 400 ft × 2 ft. The fill is located in the floodway of Beaver Creek, .25 mile west of SR 235 on SR 522 (Beaver Springs, PA Quadrangle N: 22 inches; W: 12.7 inches) Spring Township, Snyder County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
Southwest Regional Office, Soils & Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
E30-193. Encroachment. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, P. O. Box 459, Uniontown, PA 15401. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 1.0-foot depressed, 20.0-foot × 7.42-foot single cell concrete box culvert in Bulldog Run (WWF) for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. This permit also authorizes the placement and maintenance of fill in a de minimis area of palustrine emergent wetland equal to 0.015 acre, the temporary placement and maintenance of fill in 0.01 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands and the construction and maintenance of a temporary roadway crossing consisting of two 95-inch × 67-inch C.M. Plate Pipe Arch Culverts in Bulldog Run, an 18-inch and a 15-inch outfall pipes along Bulldog Run. The project is located on S. R. 3013, Section C00, Station 12 + 01.20 (Holbrook, PA Quadrangle N: 0.9 inch; W: 2.9 inches) in Wayne Township, Greene County.
E02-1313. Encroachment. Rohrich Auto Group, 2020 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226. To place and maintain fill in approximately 0.1 acre of wetlands (PEM) adjacent to an unnamed tributary to Brush Creek (WWF) for the purpose of constructing a car dealership located on the south side of S. R. 0019, just south from the intersection of S. R. 0019 and Shenot Road (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 4.3 inches; W: 10.8 inches) in Marshall Township, Allegheny County. The applicant proposes to pay into the Wetland Replacement Fund.
E11-287. Encroachment. To construct and maintain a 42.5-foot long, 15-foot wide, 6-inch thick paving slab in the bed of Bradley Run (CWF) located at the bottom of the existing abutments' footings of the bridge on S. R. 0053, Segment 0390, Offset 1332 for the purpose of scour protection. Streambed to be restored to existing elevations, by replacing a portion of the material that was removed during construction, on top of the installed slab (Ashville, PA Quadrangle N: 0.08 inch; W: 10.1 inches) in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E56-297. Encroachment. Diana Basinger, 2982 Jersey Hollow Road, Confluence, PA 15424. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a bridge having a clear span of 13 feet and an underclearance of 4 feet in an unnamed tributary to Laurel Hill Creek (HQ-CWF) located on a private road at a point off of S. R. 3003 (Jersey Hollow Road) approximately 3,500 feet north of its intersection with S. R. 28. Also to remove 17 feet long by 10 feet wide gravel bar at the structures location (Confluence, PA Quadrangle N: 13.4 inches; W: 12.15 inches) in Lower Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County. Emergency Permit No. EP5600202 was issued for this project on September 13, 2000. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''small projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E65-768. Encroachment. Mt. Pleasant Area School District, Administration Office, R. R. 4, Box 2222, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666. To place and maintain fill in 0.26 acre of wetlands (PEM) for the purpose of constructing athletic fields behind the existing Mt. Pleasant Area School District's High School. To compensate for wetland loss, the permittee shall construct 0.26 acre of replacement wetlands. The project is located south of S. R. 981, approximately 1.5 miles north of its intersection with S. R. 819 (Mt. Pleasant, PA Quadrangle N: 9.25 inches; W: 3.4 inches) in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice of Planning Grant Awards under Section 901 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces the following grants to counties under section 901 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) (53 P. S. § 4000.901) and section 208 of the Waste Tire Recycling Act/Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Act (Act 190 of 1996). The awards listed here are based upon applications received by the Department in 2000.
Planning grants are awarded to counties for 80% of approved costs for preparing municipal waste management plans as required by Act 101, for carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analysis, including those related to siting, environmental mediation, education programs on pollution prevention and household hazardous waste and providing technical assistance to small businesses for pollution prevention. Grants may be awarded for feasibility studies and project development for municipal waste processing or disposal facilities, except for facilities for the combustion of municipal waste that are not proposed to be operated for the recovery of energy. All grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101, and the availability of monies in the Recycling Fund.
Inquiries regarding the grant offerings should be directed to Sally Lohman, Chief, Waste Planning Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Act 101, Section 901 Planning Grant Project Applicant Description Grant Award Northcentral Region Cameron County Plan Revision $31,680 [Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-2267. Filed for public inspection December 29, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]
