DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Applications, Actions and Special Notices [27 Pa.B. 937] APPLICATIONS 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 standard and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water 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, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations 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 1 (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge to State waters.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0054208. Sewage, Dennis J. Burns, 311 Sumneytown Pike, North Wales, PA 19454.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant serving a single residential unit on Lot No. 7 of the Hanover Ridge Subdivision in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Macoby Creek Branch.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500 gallons per day are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0050458. Sewage, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Little Washington Wastewater treatment plant serving residential units of Culbertson Run and The Timbers subdivision in East Brandywine Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Culbertson Run.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports, high quality waters and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 35,100 gpd prior to completion of Phase II and 53,100 gallons per day after completion of Phase II, are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 20 40 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 1 2 Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 0.4 Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0053899. Industrial waste, Wheelabrator Falls, Inc., 1201 New Ford Mill Road, P. O. Box 1413, Morrisville, PA 19067-0327.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated stormwater and cooling tower blowdown from a municipal waste incinerator in Falls Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to: Wetlands of Delaware Estuary (Zone 2), (001 and 002): unnamed tributary to Biles Creek (003).
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
Outfalls 001 and 002 consist of stormwater only.
The following monitoring requirements apply:
Parameter Average Semi-Annual COD monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report TDS monitor/report TOC monitor/report Barium (total) monitor/report Cadmium (total) monitor/report Chromium (total) monitor/report Lead (total) monitor/report Mercury (total) monitor/report Magnesium (dissolved) monitor/report Selenium (total) monitor/report Silver (total) monitor/report Ammonia monitor/report Arsenic (total) monitor/report Cyanide (total) monitor/report Nitrate plus Nitrate Nitrogen monitor/report Iron (dissolved) monitor/report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003, based on an average flow of 36,720 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Dissolved Solids 2,500 5,000 6,250 Chromium, hexavalent 0.014 0.028 6.035 Copper, Total 0.16 0.032 0.040 Zinc, Total 0.11 0.22 0.28 Osmotic Pressure 68 milliomoles/kg Other Conditions:
Thermal Requirements--Monthly allowable waste discharge temperatures.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0203815. Industrial waste, SIC: 4512 and 4581, Allegheny County Aviation Department, Landside Terminal, Suite 4000, Pittsburgh, PA 15231-0370.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater and leachate from Pittsburgh International Airport in Findlay Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, unnamed tributaries of Montour Run, classified as a trout stocked fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Midland Borough Water Authority, located at Midland, 20 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Suspended Solids 30 70 Iron 3.5 7.0 Manganese 2.0 4.0 pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.001 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 0.001 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Outfall 004: existing discharge, design flow of 0.001 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Outfalls 005--066: Existing discharge.
The discharge via these outfalls shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.PA 0061875. Sewerage, Hickory Sewer Corporation, HC 89, Box 113, Route 940, Pocono Summit, PA 18346.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Pond Creek in Foster Township, Luzerne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply, recreation and special protection.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the City of Hazleton, located on the Lehigh River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0075 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.20 2.80 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 006340-A1. Sewerage, Monteforte Enterprises, R. R. 2, Box 34, New Milford, PA 18834.
This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary to Nine Partners Creek in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Borough on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .030 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.3 2.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.9 7.8 Nitrate-N 10 20 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0062847. Sewerage, H. A. Berkheimer, Inc., 1883 Jory Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Waltz Creek in Plainfield Township, Northampton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0007 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 1.48 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0035611. Sewerage, Department of Transportation, Rest Area No. 56, 1113 Transportation and Safety Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of East Branch Tunkhannock Creek in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Water Supply on Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0059 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 1.47 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.PA 0032964. Sewage, SIC: 7033, Cowans Gap State Park, HC 17266, Fort Loudon, PA 17224.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Little Aughwick Creek, in Todd Township, Fulton County.
The receiving stream is classified for high quality cold water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Dauphin Consolidated located in 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 0.03 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine (Final) 0.664 2.17 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 11,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0222216. Sewage, Edinboro Conference Campgrounds, 12940 Fry Road, Edinboro, PA 16412.
This application is for a new permit to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Boles Run in Washington Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge from an existing campground.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is Franklin General Authority, located at Franklin, approximately 50 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.0061 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface waters of the Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection 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 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Regional Office or County Conservation District Office indicated as the responsible office, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. A copy of the written comments should be sent to the County Conservation District Office. 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 Regional Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealable 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 County Conservation District Office or the Department Regional Office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Northeast Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 825-2511.
Southwest Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
Northwest Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.
Northcentral Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 208 W. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, telephone (717) 327-3669.
Southcentral Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
Bedford County Conservation District, District Manager, Fairlawn Ct. Ste. 4, 702 W. Pitt St., Bedford, PA 15522, telephone (814) 623-6706.
NPDES Permit PAS100412. Stormwater. Chestnut Ridge Area Joint Municipal Authority, R. D. 1, Box A320, New Paris, PA 15554 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in East and West St. Clair and King Townships, Bedford County, to Bobs and Dunning Creeks.
Carbon County Conservation District, District Manager, 92 Blaskeslee Blvd., E. Lehighton, PA 18235, telephone (610) 377-4894.
NPDES Permit PAS101300-1. Stormwater. Blue Ridge Real Estate Comm., c/o Gary Smith, P. O. Box 707, Blakeslee, PA 18610-0707 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Kidder Township, Carbon County, to Black Creek and Porter Run.
Clinton County Conservation District, District Manager, 2 State Route 150, Mill Hall, PA 17751, telephone (717) 726-3798.
NPDES Permit PAS101910. Stormwater. Schrack Farm Partnership, R. R. 2, Box 68, Loganton, PA 17747 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Greene Township, Clinton County, to Fishing Creek.
Cumberland County Conservation District, District Manager, 43 Brookwood Ave., Ste. 4, Carlisle, PA 17013, telephone (717) 249-8632.
NPDES Permit PAS10H066. Stormwater. Otterbein United Methodist Church, 2 Forge Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, to Letort Spring Run.
Lackawanna County Conservation District, District Manager, 395 Bedford St., Bedford Station, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, telephone (717) 587-2607.
NPDES Permit PAS10N022. Stormwater. DEP, BAMR, 2 Public Square, 5th Floor, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Olyphant Borough, Lackawanna County, to UNT to the Lackawanna River.
Lancaster County Conservation District, District Manager, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Rm. 6 Farm & Home Ctr., Lancaster, PA 17601, telephone (717) 299-5361.
NPDES Permit PAS10-O-063. Stormwater. QVC Network Inc., 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, to UNT to Swarr Run.
Lawrence County Conservation District, District Manager, Gov. Serv. Ctr., 430 Ct. St., New Castle, PA 16101, telephone (412) 652-4512.
NPDES Permit PAS103708. Stormwater. Joe Monsour, 1418 Butler Road, New Castle, PA 16101 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, to UNT to Big Run.
Monroe County Conservation District, District Manager, 8050 Running Valley Rd., Stroudsburg, PA 18360, telephone (717) 629-3060.
NPDES Permit PAS10S050. Stormwater. Steve Parisi, 136 Rocky Mountain Drive South, Effort, PA 18330 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, to Mud Run.
Washington County Conservation District, District Manager, 602 Courthouse Sq., Washington, PA 15301, telephone (412) 228-6774.
NPDES Permit PAS10W057. Stormwater. Bernard Crumrine, 210 Caldwell Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Somerset Township, Washington County, to the south branch of Pigeon Creek.
York County Conservation District, District Manager, 118 Pleasant Acres Rd., York, PA 17402, telephone (717) 840-7430.
NPDES Permit PAS10Y062. Stormwater. Southern York County School District, P. O. Box 128, Glen Rock, PA 17327 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Shrewsbury Borough and Shrewsbury Township, York County, to UNT to Deer Creek.
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 wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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 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 these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address and 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 DEP's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.
Facility Name County and NPDES No. and Address Municipality Tributary Stream New Permit Reqmts. PA-0060429 Camp Speers-Eljabur
R. R. 1, Box 89
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328Pike
Delaware Twp.Unnamed tributary to
Dingmans CreekTRC Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
Facility Name County and NPDES No. and Address Municipality Tributary Stream New Permit Reqmts. PA0040673 Teen Challenge
P. O. Box 98
Rehrersburg, PA 19550Berks Co.
Tulpehocken Twp.UNT to Little
Swatara CreekTRC PA0085006 Conoy Twp.--Bainbridge
Route 441
211 Falmouth Road
Bainbridge, PA 17502Lancaster
Conoy Twp.Conoy Creek TRC PA0085022 Conoy Twp.--Falmouth
Route 441
211 Falmouth Rd.
Bainbridge, PA 17502Lancaster
Conoy Twp.Susquehanna River TRC PA0081833 Farrell D. Whiteford
Peach Bottom Inn
1605 Dooley Road
Whiteford, MD 21160York
Peach BottomScott Creek TRC PA0031950 DCNR--Little Buffalo State Park
R. D. 2, Box 256A
Newport, PA 17074-9428Perry
Centre Twp.Little Buffalo Creek TRC
Industrial waste and sewage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
A. 6797401. Sewage, York Township Water and Sewer Authority, 25 Oak Street, York, PA 17402 in York Township, York County to construct a sewer extension to serve the Leader Heights Area was received in the Southcentral Region on January 22, 1997.
A. 3197401. Sewage, Oasis of Love Church, R. D. 1, Box 251-A1, Saxton, PA 16678 in Carbon Township, Huntingdon County to install a small flow treatment facility was received in the Southcentral Region on January 23, 1997.
A. 0796401. Amendment 97-1. Sewage, Greenfield Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 1, Box 948, Claysburg, PA 16625 in Greenfield Township, Blair County to convert their existing treatment plant units into sludge processing equipment and the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant adjacent to the existing facility was received in the Southcentral Region on January 28, 1997.
A. 0197401. Sewage, Reading Township Municipal Authority, 50 Church Road, East Berlin, PA 17316 in Reading Township, Adams County to construct a sewer extension and pumping station to serve Rutter's Farm Store and Restaurant was received in the Southcentral Region on January 30, 1997.
A. 6796402. Sewage, Springfield Township Board of Supervisors, R. R. 2, Box 206, Seven Valleys, PA 17360 in Spring Township, York County to construct a sanitary sewer system and associated pump stations in Loganville Borough, Seven Valleys Borough and Springfield Township was received in the Southcentral Region on January 29, 1997.
A. 6797401. Sewage, Centerport Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 548, Centerport, PA 19516 in Centerport Borough, Berks County to construct a sewage treatment facility, pump stations and collection system to service the Borough of Centerport was received in the Southcentral Region on February 6, 1997.
A. 3497401. Sewage, Richfield Area Joint Authority, P. O. Box 204, Richfield, PA 17086 in West Perry Township, Juniata County and Monroe Township, Snyder County to construct a sewage treatment plant and pumping station was received in the Southcentral Region on February 5, 1997.
The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. 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 of Environmental Protection 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(s). 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 1 (800) 654-5984.
Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.
WQM Permit No. 2597403. Sewage. Fairview Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box U, Fairview, PA 16415. This project is for a proposed sewer service throughout the entire Walnut Heights Subdivision in Fairview Township, Erie County.
WQM Permit No. 2596413. Sewage. Borough of North East, 58 East Main Street, North East, PA 16428. This project is for modification of the existing wastewater treatment plant in North East Borough, Erie County.
Applications issued under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northcentral Field Operations: Environmental Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
A. 1495503. Centre Hall Borough, P. O. Box 54, Centre Hall, PA 16828-0054, Potter Township, Centre County. The permit application for operation of well no. 8 has been issued.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Supply and Community Health, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
A. 0397501. Manor Township Municipal Authority, 2310 Pleasant View Drive, Ford City, PA 16226. Development of water supply well (well no. 4), to augment existing wells no. 1, 2 and 3 serving Manorville Borough, Armstrong County.
A. 0389505-A3. Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 1789 Route 286 South, Indiana, PA 15701-3389. Expansion of the existing caustic sod feed system in Kittanning to include pre-treatment pH adjustment in Armstrong County.
A. 3097501. Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority, P. O. Box 187, Greene and Washington Streets, Jefferson, PA 15344. Construction of a new 1.0 million gallon water storage tank in Whiteley Township, Greene County.
A. 1197502. Carrolltown Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 37, Carrolltown, PA 15722. Construction of two new water supply wells, control buildings, transmission main and replacement water distribution main and appurtenances serving Carrolltown Borough, Cambria County.
A. 5691502-A1. Somerset Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 247, 2209 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501. Installation of a public water system master metering facility in the Coxes Creek area Somerset Township, Somerset County.
Southcentral Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4592.
A. 6797502. Public water supply. United Water Pennsylvania, Inc., Newberry Township, York County, (Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President, 4211 East Park Circle, Harrisburg, PA 17111), installation of a low profile air stripper on the Dupont well of the Newberry Water System. Influent trichloroethylene (TCE) concentration is 10 ppb. An activated carbon unit will be placed on the aerator exhaust, (R. Michael Gephart. P. E., United Water Pennsylvania, Inc., 4211 East Park Circle, Harrisburg, PA 17111).
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Sections 302 and 303 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate identifies a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background or Statewide health standard to remediate a site must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department must provide a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of the cleanup standards identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department and shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact 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 1 (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Regional Office: Joseph Brogna, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (PP&L)--distribution pole #56454N46658 (Simplex Drive), City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. PP&L, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils suspected of being contaminated with PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). The applicant intends to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4592.
Liberty Machine Company, York Township, York County. Bradley S. Stump, 2068 South Queen Street, York, PA 17403 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with solvents. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the York Dispatch and York Daily Record on January 23, 1997.
Southeast Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-5950.
Murata-Wiedemann Site, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Douglas H. Sammak, American Resource Consultants, Inc., P. O. Box 2227, Doylestown, PA 18901, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents, and semi-volatile compounds. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet background standards. A final report was also submitted.
Sections 304 and 305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use a site-specific standard or who intend to remediate a site in a Special Industrial Area must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of the cleanup standards identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department and shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific cleanup standard, in whole or in part, and for sites determined to be located in Special Industrial Areas. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area by the person conducting remediation. For the sites identified below, a municipality may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified below. During this comment period, a municipality may request that the person identified below, as the remediator of a site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of a site. For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, please contact 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 1 (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 321-6525.
Howes Leather Corporation Sludge Lagoon, Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County. Howes Leather Corporation, 101 Meadow Street, Curwensville, PA 16833 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate groundwater and surface water contaminated with chloride, sodium, calcium, alkalinity and ammonia. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Site-specific Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Clearfield Progress on January 29, 1997.
Williamsport National Bank/Paul Welch, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Williamsport National Bank, 329 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with lead, BTEX, PHCs and PAHs. The applicant proposes to reuse the site as a Special Industrial Area. Based upon identification of contamination, all immediate, direct or imminent threats which would prevent the property from being occupied for its intended reuse will be remediated. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette on February 4, 1997.
Northwest Regional Office: John Fruehstorfer, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6648.
Zurn Energy (Erie City Iron Works), City of Erie, Erie County, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater. The site has been found to be contaminated with lead, heavy metals, solvents, BTEX, PHCs and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet site-specific Standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Erie Daily Times on January 31, 1997.
Beneficial Use Determinations received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and the regulations for municipal and residual waste.
Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Beneficial Use No. BU30034. Borough of Palmyra, 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra, PA 17078-2400. On January 23, 1997, the Department received a beneficial use request to use Class I Biosolids for land application and land reclamation located in Borough of Palmyra, Lancaster County.
Beneficial Use No. BU30035. Borough of Carlisle, 54 North Middlesex Road, Carlisle, PA 17013. On January 17, 1997, the Department received a beneficial use request to use Class I Biosolids for land application and land reclamation located in Borough of Palmyra, Lebanon County.
Applications received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General permit to operate residual waste processing facilities and the beneficial use of residual waste other than coal ash.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, 14th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301.
General Permit Application No. WMGR051. Summit Anthracite, Inc., 45 South Center Street, Good Spring, PA 17981. An application to beneficial use textile wastes (sludge and filter cake materials) as a soil additive or soil conditioner on mined coal land.
Comments on the general permit application may be submitted to Ronald C. Hassinger, Chief, General Permits and Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472. Persons interested in examining the application may make arrangements by calling the Division of Municipal and Residual Waste at (717) 787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Arrangements can also be made for persons with disabilities who wish to inspect the application. Public comments must be submitted to the Department within 60 days of the date of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Applications received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), and the Infectious and Chemotherapeutic Waste Law (35 P. S. §§ 6019.1--6019.6) covering general permits and for the processing of infectious or chemotherapeutic waste.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, 14th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301.
General Permit Application No. WMGI009. OBF Industries, Inc., 2719 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. An infectious waste application for the ''Premicide'' technology to solidify and disinfect liquid medical waste for disposal in a sanitary landfill.
Comments on the general permit application may be submitted to Ronald C. Hassinger, Chief, General Permits and Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472. Persons interested in examining the application may make arrangements by calling the Division of Municipal and Residual Waste at (717) 787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Arrangements can also be made for persons with disabilities who wish to inspect the application. Public comments must be submitted to the Department within 60 days of the date of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Applications submitted under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, telephone (717) 327-3653.
A. 603453. Arden Newton Farm, Ralph Newton (Terrytown Road, R. R. 2, Box 165A, Wyalusing, PA 18853-9670). Application for agricultural utilization of sewage sludge in Terry Township, Bradford County, received in the regional office on January 22, 1997.
Applications received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify or reactivate air contaminant sources.
Northcentral Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
49-318-033. Construction of a surface coating operation and associated shot blast operation by Shumaker Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 206, Northumberland, PA 17857) in Northumberland Borough, Northumberland County.
08-313-009A. Construction of a phosphor furnace by Osram Sylvania, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848-0504) in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
06-313-004D. Modification of an adhesives blending system controlled by a fabric collector by International Foundry Supply, Inc. (P. O. Box 1053, Reading, PA 19603) in Reading, Berks County.
06-319-077B. Construction of a lead bar casting operation controlled by a wet scrubber by General Battery Corporation (P. O. Box 13995, Reading, PA 19612-3995) at their SLI plant in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.
21-320-010A. Installation of a lithographic printing press controlled by a catalytic incinerator by Fry Communications, Inc. (800 West Church Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055) in Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County.
22-303-017. Installation of a batch asphalt plant by Handwerk Materials (P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474) in Hummelstown, Dauphin County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart I, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
28-318-012C. Installation of a fume scrubber to control emission from a chrome plating line by Letterkenny Army Depot (SDSLE-ENE, Building 618, Chambersburg, PA 17201) in Greene Township, Franklin County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart N, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
36-301-102. Construction of an incinerator for the cremation of euthanized animals by Columbia Animal Hospital, Inc. (4081 Columbia Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512) West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County.
50-310-001C. Modification of the existing limestone crushing plant by Pennsy Supply, Inc. Newport Quarry (1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105) in Oliver Township, Perry County.
67-310-006B. Modification/installation of one vibrating and two crushers by York Building Products Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 1708, York, PA 17405) at their Lincoln Stone Quarry site. The sources are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
Applications received for Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015).
Northcentral Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
59-304-002I. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Ward Manufacturing, Inc., (P. O. Box 9, Blossburg, PA 16912) for the operation of various iron foundry operations and associated air cleaning devices (a fabric collector) in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County.
19-302-029. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Foam Fabricators, Inc., (7050 New Berwick Highway, Route 11, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) for the operation of a natural gas-fired boiler in South Centre Township, Columbia County.
Northeast Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices described below for the specified companies.
Permit: 40-312-038
Source: Tank #105 with Floating Roof
Company: Sun Company Incorporated
Location: Edwardsville Borough
County: LuzernePermit: 54-310-009A
Source: Portable Rock Crusher/Screen Plt.
Company: Huss Contracting Company
Location: West Penn Township
County: Schuylkill
Operating Permits transferred under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate and operate air contamination sources of air cleaning devices.
Northcentral Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
14-313-024. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Supelco, Inc. (Supelco Park, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for the operation of a waste solvent storage tank and associated air cleaning device (an activated carbon unit) previously owned and operated by Supelco, Inc. in Spring Township, Centre County.
41-318-035. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Coastal Aluminum Rolling Mills, Inc. (2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701) for the operation of two coil coating lines (#1 and #2) and associated catalytic fume incinerator previously owned and operated by Chromagraphic Processing Company in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
41-318-036. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Coastal Aluminum Rolling Mills, Inc. (2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701) for the operation of a coil coating line (#3) and associated catalytic fume incinerator previously owned and operated by Chromagraphic Processing Company in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
41-318-037. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Coastal Aluminum Rolling Mills, Inc. (2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701) for the operation of a coil coating line (#4) and associated catalytic fume incinerator previously owned and operated by Chromagraphic Processing Company in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
41-318-038. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Coastal Aluminum Rolling Mills, Inc. (2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701) for the operation of a coil coating line (#5) and associated catalytic fume incinerator previously owned and operated by Chromagraphic Processing Company in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
41-318-041. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Coastal Aluminum Rolling Mills, Inc. (2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701) for the operation of a coil coating line (#6) and associated catalytic fume incinerator previously owned and operated by Chromagraphic Processing Company in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
Plan Approval applications received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify or reactivate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Northeast Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
An application for Plan Approval has been received by this office for construction, modification or reactivation of the air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices described below for the specified companies.
Permit: 35-301-038A
Source: 2-Type 4 Crematories/Afterburners
Received: January 23, 1997
Company: Maple Hill Cemetery Association
Location: Archbald Borough
County: LackawannaPermit: 35-303-011
Source: Batch Asphalt Plant w/Baghouse
Received: January 24, 1997
Company: Haines & Kibblehouse Incorporated
Location: Dunmore Borough
County: LackawannaPermit: 35-318-056A
Source: Coat Lines 501, 503, 506 w/Inciner
Received: January 17, 1997
Company: Mactac Incorporated
Location: Moosic Borough
County: LackawannaPermit: 40-318-046A
Source: Spray Paint Coat w/Panel Filters
Received: January 16, 1997
Company: Quality Collision Incorporated
Location: Dallas Township
County: LuzernePermit: 45-302-020A
Source: 2 Iron Fireman Boilers (#4 Oil)
Received: January 29, 1997
Company: Instrument Specialties Company
Location: Delaware Water Gap Boro
County: MonroePermit: 48-309-098
Source: Finish Cement Silos w/3 Baghouses
Received: January 22, 1997
Company: Keystone Portland Cement Company
Location: East Allen Township
County: NorthamptonPermit: 48-318-127
Source: Pre-Fin and Spray Booth w/Incinerator
Received: January 23, 1997
Company: Lifetime Doors Incorporated
Location: Forks Township
County: Northampton
Reasonably Available Control Technology; Public Hearings
The Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve RACT plans and amendments to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the following facilities:
Lafayette College, City of Easton, Northampton County.
The proposed SIP revisions do not adopt any new regulations. They incorporate the provisions and requirements contained in the RACT approval for this facility to comply with current regulations.
The preliminary RACT determinations, if finally approved, will be incorporated into the operating permit for this facility and will be submitted to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan.
Lafayette College:
The following are the main sources at Lafayette College subject to operating permit requirements. The following is the summary of the preliminary RACT determination for this facility:
Source Control Device Implementation Date 12 Boilers Presumptive RACT May 31, 1995 19 Generators Presumptive RACT May 31, 1995 37 Furnaces Presumptive RACT May 31, 1995 21 Water Heaters Presumptive RACT May 31, 1995 For the above facility, the public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the above proposed operating permit and the proposed SIP revisions. This public hearing is scheduled as follows:
Facility Name Location of Hearing Date and Time Lafayette College DEP Regional Office
2 Public Square, Wilkes-BarreApril 3, 1997
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing listed above should contact Mark Carmon, Community Relations Coordinator, (717) 826-2511, at least 1 week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes and two written copies of the oral testimony. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations, should contact the person listed below, or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Richard Shudak (717) 826-2060 or Pennsylvania At&T Relay Service 1 (800) 654-5984 (TDD). Those unable to attend the hearing, but wishing to comment, should provide written comments to James Parette, Acting Engineering Services Chief, Pennsylvania DEP, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790. Comments should be submitted within 30 days of the date of this publication notice.
All the pertinent documents are also available for review from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DEP Regional Office address noted above. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP contact person noted previously.
Request for Variance
The Bureau of Deep Mine Safety has received a request for variance from Summit Anthracite, Inc. The following notification contains a summary of this request. Complete copies of the variance request may be obtained from Glen Ziegler by calling (717) 787-1376.
The Department is publishing a summary of the request in order to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice. Comments should be addressed to Robert C. Dolence, Acting Director, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, P. O. Box 8463, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8463.
Section 1402 of the Anthracite Coal Mine Act, 52 P. S. § 70-1402, provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.
Section 522 of the Anthracite Coal Mine Act reads: The face of a chamber, room or breast shall not be advanced more than sixty feet beyond the last open crossheading or crosscut.
Summary of the request: Summit Anthracite requests a waiver of section 522 of the Anthracite Coal Mine Act. This waiver would increase the maximum distance from 60 feet to 160 feet that advancement can be made from the last open crosscut for all gangway development at the Tracy Vein Slope Operation.
MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to such 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. 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 informal conferences on applications, may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
Where any of the mining activities listed below will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. Such NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52 and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity and pH. In addition to the above, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chs. 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.
Bureau of District Mining Operations, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Coal Applications Received
03920101. Thomas J. Smith, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774). Renewal application received for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in South Bend Township, Armstrong County. Receiving streams Craig Run to Crooked Creek and Crooked Creek. Renewal application received January 23, 1997.
03940105. Thomas J. Smith, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774). Revision received to change the landuse from forestland to cropland on an existing bituminous surface mine located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County on the properties of Glenn E. and Shirley E. Kimmel and Karen Beers Shaffer. Revision request received January 27, 1997.
65920104R. Mehalic Brothers (R. R. 3, Box 296, Latrobe, PA 15650). Renewal application received for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County. Receiving streams unnamed tributaries to Welty Run. Renewal application received January 28, 1997.
02860102R. Pangersis Coal Company (165 Old McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071). Renewal application received for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Robinson Run to Chartiers Creek to the Ohio River. Renewal application received January 29, 1997.
26860105R. M. B. Energy, Inc. (250 Airport Road, P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701). Renewal application received for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Bullskin Township, Fayette County. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Jacobs Creek, unnamed tributary to Greenlick Run to Jacobs Creek, unnamed tributary to Little Champion Creek to Indiana Creek to Youghiogheny River watershed. Renewal application received February 3, 1997.
District Mining Operations, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
33870104. R & L Coal Corp. (P. O. Box 26, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in McCalmont Township, Jefferson County affecting 257.0 acres. This renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Little Elk Run and Little Elk Run. Application received January 27, 1997.
10900109. Rosebud Mining Company (R. D. 1, Box 379A, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger operation in Fairview Township, Butler County, affecting 120.3 acres. Receiving streams two unnamed tributaries to south branch Bear Creek to the Allegheny River. Application received January 27, 1997.
33930111-E-1. Falls Creek Energy Co., Inc. (R. D. 2, Box 231, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment to relocate two unnamed tributaries to Elk Run in Bell, McCalmont and Young Townships, Jefferson County. Receiving streams unnamed tributaries to Elk Run and Elk Run to Mahoning Cfreek to Allegheny River. Application received January 27, 1997.
16910107. Ancient Sun, Inc. (P. O. Box 129, Shippenville, PA 16254). Renewal of an existing bituminous, surface and auger operation in Porter Township, Clarion County affecting 157.0 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Leisure Run to Redbank Creek; unnamed tributary of Jack Run to Jack Run to Leatherwood Creek to Redbank Creek; all to the Allegheny River. (Application for reclamation only.) Application received January 29, 1997.
33860107. Terry Coal Sales, Inc. (Box 58, Distant, PA 16223). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 67.0 acres. Receiving streams Big Run to Little Sandy Creek to Redbank Creek to the Allegheny River. (Application for reclamation only.) Application received January 29, 1997.
33860101. Terry Coal Sales, Inc. (Box 58, Distant, PA 16223). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Oliver Township, Jefferson County, affecting 145.0 acres receiving streams unnamed tributary to Big Run and Big Run to Little Sandy Creek to Redbank Creek to the Allegheny River. (Application for reclamation only.) Application received January 29, 1997.
16860114. Terry Coal Sales, Inc. (Box 58, Distant, PA 16223). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Porter Township, Clarion County, affecting 295.0 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Long Run, Long Run, unnamed tributary to Jack Run and unnamed tributary to Leatherwood Creek; all to Redbank Creek to the Allegheny River (Application for reclamation only.) Application received January 29, 1997.
61970101. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface operation in Irwin Township, Venango County affecting 66.5 acres. Receiving streams four unnamed tributaries to Scrubgrass Creek. Application to include a post-mining land use change from forestland to pasture land or land occasionally cut for hay on lands of Donald J. Duffola. Application received January 28, 1997.
The following Dam Safety and Encroachment permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for water quality certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317, as well as relevant State requirements. Initial requests for 401 certification will be published concurrently with the permit application. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Safety or Encroachment Permit or the approval of Environmental Assessments must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
In addition to permit applications, the Bureau of Dams, Waterways and Wetlands (BDWW) and the Regional Office Soils and Waterways Sections have assumed primary responsibility for processing requests for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)), for projects requiring both a Dam Safety and Encroachments Permits, and a United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permit. Section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provision of 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1301--1303, 1306 and 1307, as well as relevant State requirements. Initial requests for 401 Certification will be published concurrently with the BDWW 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 Bureau or Field Office indicated as the responsible office.
Applications filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, One Ararat Boulevard, Room 126, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
E05-245. Encroachment. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, 400 Rachel Carson Bldg., 8th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 14-foot × 6-foot concrete box culvert along Cove Creek on Wertz Road located about 1.1 miles northwest of Blankley Picnic Area in Buchanan State Forest (Brans Cove, PA Quadrangle N: 22.4 inches; W: 8.2 inches) in Colerain Township, Bedford County.
E31-137. Encroachment. Dept. of Transportation, Engineering District 9-0, J. Dain Davis, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. To construct and maintain a 562 foot long bridge over the Juniata River, a 72 foot long bridge over Hill Valley Creek and to place fill in the floodplain of the Juniata River and associated wetlands as part of the construction of 1.6 miles of SR 6522 from Allenport in Shirley Township around the eastern portion of Mount Union Borough to the Mifflin/Huntingdon County line (Newton Hamilton, PA Quadrangle N: 3.0; W: 17.0 inches) in Mount Union Borough, Huntingdon County.
E38-114. Encroachment. Dept. of Transportation, Engineering District 8-0, John Rautzahn, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103. To remove the existing structures, construct and maintain a prestressed concrete box beam bridge having a clear span of 73 feet with a minimum underclearance of 21.6 feet across Tulpehocken Creek on SR 2019, Section 002 (Millardsville Road) (Bethel, PA Quadrangle N: 0.2 inch; W: 2.4 inches) in Jackson Township, Lebanon County.
E67-579. Encroachment. William Carter, 421 Mundis Mill Road, York, PA 17402. To permit a previously constructed stone wall in the floodway of the Codorus Creek (York Haven, PA Quadrangle N: 2.8 inches; W: 12.6 inches) in Springettsbury Township, York County.
E67-580. Encroachment. Dept. of Transportation, Engineering District 8-0, John Rautzahn, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103. To remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain a two span prestressed concrete box beam bridge resting on concrete abutments. The structure will be at a 75 degree right skew with two clear spans of 55.95 feet each and a 3 foot wide pier. Minimum underclearance will be 4.6 feet. Proposed structure will be located 7 feet downstream of existing structure located at SR 0114, Section 003 over Yellow Breeches Creek (Lemoyne, PA Quadrangle N: 7.7 inches; W: 4.3 inches) in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County and Fairview Township, York County.
Northcentral Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 208 W. Third St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, telephone (717) 327-3574.
E17-307. Encroachment. Glyn D. and Mary Powell, R. R. Box 668H, Houtzdale, PA 16651. To (1) remove an existing stream enclosure and to restore and maintain the channel of an unnamed tributary to Beaver Run (2) remove and restore 0.13 acre of impacted wetland associated with an unnamed tributary to Beaver Run; and (3) place and maintain fill in 0.47 acre of wetland associated with an unnamed tributary to Beaver Run for development of a commercial facility. As proposed, the work shall consist of (1) removing 255.0 linear feet of stream enclosure and constructing 255.0 linear feet of rock lined trapezoidal stream channel; (2) removing fill from 0.13 acre wetlands and restoring the wetland cross-section and hydrology; and (3) placing and maintaining fill in 0.47 acre of wetland. The project is located along the western right-of-way of SR 0053 approximately 0.95 mile north of the intersection of SR 0253 and SR 0053 (Houtzdale, PA Quadrangle N: 13.9 inches; W: 12.9 inches) in Woodward Township, Clearfield County. The 0.47 acre of permanently impacted wetlands shall be mitigated with 2.0 acres of replacement wetlands by the applicant. Estimated stream disturbance is 255 linear feet; stream classification is Cold Water Fishery.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-5485.
E35-278. Encroachment. Laminations, Inc. 1300 Meylert Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509-2021. To construct and maintain approximately linear feet of trapezoidal channel having a bottom width of feet with H: V side slopes and R riprap channel lining to relocate a portion of Meadow Brook (CWF). The project is located approximately 0.1 mile upstream of the confluence of Meadow Brook and the Lackawanna River (Scranton, PA Quadrangle N: 9.3 inches; W: 4.6 inches) in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County (Baltimore District, Army Corps of Engineers).
E35-279. Encroachment. Dr. Carl C. and Kathryn V. Reynolds. Drawer M, Waverly, PA 18471. To construct and maintain a road crossing 174 feet in length × 10 feet in width through a de minimus area of forested palustrine wetlands less than or equal to 0.05 acre to provide access to a proposed single family residence. This project is located on the east side of Reynolds Road (T-456) approximately 1,000 feet north of S. R. 632 (Dalton, PA Quadrangle N: 5.7 inches; W: 6.2 inches) in North Abington Township, Lackawanna County.
E40-456. Encroachment. Luzerne County Convention Center Authority, 54 West Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. To construct and maintain a stream enclosure of Coal Brook (CWF), consisting of 840 linear feet of 7-foot-diameter corrugated steel pipe, for the purpose of constructing the Northeastern Pennsylvania Civic Arena/Convention Center. The project is located in the Highland Industrial Park (Wilkes-Barre East, PA Quadrangle N: 21 inches; W: 13.5 inches) in Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County (Baltimore District, Army Corps of Engineers).
DEP Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, 400 Market Street, Floor 6, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, telephone (717) 783-1384.
The following Environmental Assessment and request for Water Quality Certification is being processed under section 105.12(a)(16) and 105.15(b), restoration activities undertaken and conducted under a restoration plan approved by the Department.
EA39-006CO. Environmental assessment. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103. To breach and remove a jurisdictional dam across Saucon Creek (CWF) for the purpose of restoring the stream to a free-flowing condition located immediately downstream of the Camp Meeting Road bridge (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle N: 9.25 inches; W: 4.3 inches) in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County.
Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E15-535. Encroachment. QVC Realty, Inc., 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380-4251. To operate and maintain an existing bridge and to place and maintain fill in a deminimus amount of wetlands (PEM) in the floodplain of the east branch of Chester Creek (TSF) for the purpose of widening and paving an existing service road to provide access to a QVC Realty employee parking lot located along Five Points Road (West Chester, PA Quadrangle N: 20.5 inches; W: 12.4 inches) in West Goshen Township, Chester County.
E46-761. Encroachment. New Hanover Township, 2943 North Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville, PA 19525-9718. To remove the 15-foot wide timber deck single lane bridge on Henning Road, with a span of 10 feet, and an average underclearance of 4 feet, and to construct and maintain a 24-foot wide, 12-foot by 4-foot precast reinforced concrete box culvert in and along Deep Creek (TSF), impacting a deminimus amount of wetland (PSS). This site is located approximately 400 feet north of the junction of Henning Road and Deep Creek Road (Sassamansville, PA Quadrangle N: 16 inches; W: 1.5 inches) in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
Northwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.
E10-254. Encroachment. Butler County Commissioners, P. O. Box 1208, Butler, PA 16003-1208. To remove the existing bridge and to install and maintain a new Schenck Farm Bridge (County Bridge No. 131) across Kaufman Run (CWF) on Forsythe Road (T-781). The new bridge will have a clear span of 35 feet and a maximum underclearance of 8 feet and will be located approximately 4,200 feet north of S. R. 0228 (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 14.55 inches; W: 4.65 inches) located in Adams Township, Butler County.
E24-196. Encroachment. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, 400 Rachel Carson State Office Building, 8th Floor, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. To remove existing wooden bridge and to construct and maintain a single span timber bridge with a clear span of approximately 19 feet across Paige Run (HQ-CFW). The project is located across Paige Run within the Elk State Forest on Red Run Road approximately 1.6 miles Northwest of the intersection of Quehanna Highway (S. R. 2004) and Red Run Road. This project will also include the use of a temporary Road crossing across Paige Run directly upstream of the existing and proposed bridge location (Driftwood, PA Quadrangle N: 3.75 inches; W: 16.75 inches) located in Benezette Township, Elk County.
Requests for Environmental Assessment approval under 25 Pa. Code § 105.15 and requests for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Northwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.
EA20-002NW. Encroachment. U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Erie National Wildlife Refuse, 11296 Wood Duck Lane, Guys Mills, PA 16327. To remove a total of 1,900 linear feet of accumulated sediments and vegetation in three locations from a water course to accommodate discharge flows from an existing impoundment (Pool N) on the Erie National Wildlife Refuge. This project will reduce water levels over an existing 26-inch high pressure Natural Gas pipeline operated by Tennessee Gas Pipeline and to prevent flooding on adjoining private property. The project is located north of SR 0198 approximately 3,800 feet west of the intersection of S. R. 0198, S. R. 2013 and S. R. 2032 in the village of Guys Mills (Townville, PA Quadrangle N: 1.25 inches; W: 12.0 inches) located in Randolph Township, Crawford County.
ACTIONS
The Department of Environmental Protection 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, 400 Market Street, Floor 2, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audio tape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
These actions of the Department may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2301, (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--708 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law).
Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing 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.
Permits Issued
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
NPDES Permit No. PA0051683. Industrial waste. Titanium Hearth Technologies, 215 Welsh Pool Road, Exton, PA 19341 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Caernarvon Township, Berks County to the receiving waters of an unnamed tributary of Conestoga Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PAG053501. Industrial waste. Conestoga View Retirement Home, 50 North Duke Street, P. O. Box 3480, Lancaster, PA 17608-3480 is authorized to discharge to the receiving waters named Conestoga River in Lancaster City, Lancaster County.
NPDES Permit No. PA0087556. Industrial waste. The SICO Company, Turkey Hill #37, P. O. Box 302, Mount Joy, PA 17552 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Denver Borough, Lancaster County to the receiving waters named Cocalico Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0083941. Industrial waste. Community Refuse Services, Inc., 142 Vaughn Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County to the receiving waters named Conodoguinet Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0010502. Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste. Department of the Army, Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin Street Extended, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Greene Township, Franklin County to the receiving waters named Rowe Run.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] NPDES Permit No. PA0020834. Sewerage. Greencastle-Franklin County Authority, 60 NorthWashington Street, Greencastle, PA 17225-1230 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Antrim Township, Franklin County to the receiving waters of an unnamed tributary to Conococheague Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0084603. Sewerage. Fairmount Rest Home, 232 Cats Back Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in West Earl Township, Lancaster County to the receiving waters named Conestoga River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0033111. Sewerage. Oak Creek Campground, Box 128, Bowmansville, PA 17057 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County to the receiving waters named Rock Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0033553. Sewerage. Gehmans Mennonite School, 650 Gehman School Road, Denver, PA 17517 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County to the receiving waters named Muddy Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0042269. Sewerage. Lancaster Area Sewer Authority, 130 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Manor Township, Lancaster County to the receiving waters named Dry Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0021202. Sewerage. East Berlin Borough, 128 Water Street, East Berlin, PA 17316 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in East Berlin Borough, Adams County to the receiving waters named Conewago Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0021245. Sewerage. Borough of Duncannon 428 North High Street, Duncannon, PA 17020 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Duncannon Township, Perry County to the receiving waters named the Susquehanna River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0082392. Sewerage. Derry Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 447, Hershey, PA 17033-0447 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County to the receiving waters named the Swatara Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0080616. Sewerage. Mountainview Mobile Home Park STP owned by Rife Road Associates, 20 Erford Road, Suite 215, Lemoyne, PA 17043 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Reading Township, Adams County to the receiving waters named Conewago Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0084018. Sewerage. Fishing Creek States Homeowners Association, Inc., 1309 Laurel Pointe Circle, Harrisburg, PA 17110 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County to the receiving waters named Fishing Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0021806. Sewerage. Township of Annville, P. O. Box Drawer M, Annville, PA 17003 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in North Annville Township, Lebanon County to the receiving waters named Quittapahilla Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0037711. Amendment No. 2. Sewerage. The Borough of Everett Area Municipal Authority, 100 Mechanic Street, Everett, PA 15537 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Everett Borough, Bedford County to the receiving waters named Raystown Branch, Juniata River.
Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Permits Issued
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.
NPDES Permit No. PA0044041. Industrial waste. Corry Fish Culture Station, 1225 Shiloh Road, State College, PA 16801 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Wayne Township, Erie County to receiving waters named the south branch of French Creek and Spencer Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA 0044067. Industrial waste. Union City Fish Culture Station, 1225 Shiloh Road, State College, PA 16801 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Union Township, Erie County to receiving waters named the Bentley Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0036480. Sewage. Community Country Day School, 5800 Old Zuck Road Erie, PA 16506 is authorized to discharge to a facility located in Millcreek Township, Erie County to an unnamed tributary to Walnut Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0222160. Sewage. Hemlock Mobile Home Park, R. D. 6, Box 504, New Castle, PA 16101 is authorized to discharge to a facility located in Wolf Creek Township, Mercer County to an unnamed tributary to the east branch of Wolf Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0036650. Sewage. City of Titusville, 107 North Franklin Street, Titusville, PA 16354 is authorized to discharge to a facility located in the City of Titusville, Crawford County to receiving waters named Oil Creek and Church Run.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.
NPDES Permit No. PA0057053. Sewerage. James and Marjorie Hill, 866 Shavertown Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Concord Township, Delaware County into an unnamed tributary to the west branch of Chester Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0057045. Industrial waste. Shryock Brothers, Inc., Dorlans Paper Mill, P. O. Box 415, Downingtown, PA 19335-0415 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Downingtown Borough, Chester County into the East Branch Brandywine Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0055671. Sewerage. Township of Worcester, 1721 Valley Forge Road, P. O. Box 767, Worcester, PA 19490 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Worcester Township, Montgomery County into an unnamed tributary to Skippack Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0026131. Amendment 1. Sewerage. Upper Merion Municipal Utility Authority, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County into Trout Creek/Schuylkill River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0056561. Industrial waste. Richard M. Armstrong Company, P. O. Box 566, West Chester, PA 19381 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in West Bradford Township, Chester County to the West Branch Brandywine Creek.
The following approvals for coverage under NPDES Individual Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities have been issued.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.
Applicant Name County and NPDES Permit No. and Address Municipality Receiving Stream PAS102302 Universal Development
1607 Motor Inn Drive
Girard, OH 44420Crawford
VernonVan Horne Creek PAS10E049 Regional Industrial Dev.
Corp. of Southwestern PA
907 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3805Butler
CranberryBrush Creek PAS10E053 Triangle Development
P. O. Box 437
Warrendale, PA 15086Butler
CranberryWolf Run PAS10E059 Amerikohl Mining, Inc.
202 Sunset Drive
Butler, PA 16001Butler
VenangoSeaton Creek
Approvals to use NPDES General Permits
The following parties have submitted Notices of Intent (NOI) for Coverage under General NPDES Permits to discharge wastewater into the surface waters of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Department of Environmental Protection approves the following coverages under the specified General Permit. This approval is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring and reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in the respective General Permit.
The EPA Region III Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24.
The application and related documents, effluent limitations and special conditions, and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted.
List of NPDES General Permits issued by Department of Environmental Protection:
NPDES General Permit Type PAG-1 General Permit For Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit For Discharges of Stormwater From 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 Facility Location Applicant Name Receiving Stream or Contact Office and County and Municipality Permit No. and Address Body of Water Telephone No. Berks County
Reading CityPAR213544 IFS Industries, Inc.
400 Orrton Road
P. O. Box 1053
Reading, PA 19603UNT to
Schuylkill RiverSCFO
717-657-4590Elk County
St. Marys CityPAG048420 Charles F. and Erica L. Miller
1554 Rosely Rd.
St. Marys, PA 15957Trout Run Northwest Region
Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814/332-6942Warren County
Pine Grove TownshipPAG048421 Leah R. Bacchetti
R. D. 2, Swede Hill Rd.
Russell, PA 16345Wiltsie Run Northwest Region
Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814/332-6942Mount Joy Township
Lancaster CountyPAG053504 Getty Petroleum Corporation
2025 Middletown Road
New Oxford, PA 17350UNT to Conewago
CreekSCFO--WQM
717-657-4590Manheim Township
Lancaster CountyPAG053503 Sun Company, Inc.
315 South Main Street
Manheim, PA 17601Chickies Creek SCFO--WQM
717-657-4590
Plan Approval is granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20).
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Sewage Facilities Consultant, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Location:
New Garden Township, Chester County.
Project Description:
The previous Plan Approval provided for the implementation of the construction of a 300,000 gallon per day spray irrigation facility and associated lagoon treatment and storage system. This approval is amended to state that the Department's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant environmental impact resulting from this proposal.
Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, Southcentral Region, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Location: North side of Black Gap Road in Greene Township, Franklin County.
Project Description: Approval of a revision (granted December 19, 1996) to the Official Sewage Plan of Greene Township, Franklin County, 1145 Garver Lane, Scotland, PA 17254. Plan approval is given for the construction of a sewer extension to serve a proposed subdivision of 50 lots with estimated sewage flows of 20,000 GPD. Sewer service will be provided by the Greene Township Municipal Authority, with treatment at the Borough of Chambersburg wastewater treatment plant.
The project name is Capital Estates and its DEP code number is A3-28907-426-3.
Location: End of Orwig Road in New Freedom Borough, York County.
Project Description: Approval of a revision (granted January 31, 1997) to the Official Sewage Plan of New Freedom Borough, York County, 150 East Main Street, New Freedom, PA 17349. Plan approval is given for the upgrade of an existing pump station serving the residential areas of Country Manor, Stone Ridge, and Quail Ridge to meet the needs of future developmental growth. Sewage flows for this proposal are tributary to the New Freedom Borough Wastewater Treatment Plant. The pump station will be owned and operated by the New Freedom Borough Authority.
The project name is Bee Tree Pump Station Upgrade and its DEP code number is A3-67943-041-3.
Location: East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, 100 Hill Road, Denver, PA 17517.
The approval plan revision (granted February 4, 1997) consists of a residential subdivision containing 80 lots (56 apartment units, 13 single family residences, 11 townhouses) with a total flow of 18,000 gallons per day (gpd) 225 gpd/unit × 80) to be conveyed via a sewer extension to the Ephrata Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Number 1. When Plant Number 2 is in operation, the flows from this project will be diverted to the new plant.
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4692.
Permit No. 0796502. Public water supply. Roaring Spring Bottling, Roaring Spring Borough, Blair County, (Scott W. Hoover, General Manager, P. O. Box 97, Roaring Spring, PA 16673), relocating an existing bottled water facility to a new plant location.
Permit No. 2296503. Public water supply. Wright Laboratory Services Inc., Londonderry Township, Dauphin County, (James L. Ressler, Laboratory Manager, 34 Dogwood Lane, Middletown, PA 17057), construct and operate small water system with UV-disinfection and corrosion control treatment.
Permit No. 3696504. Public water supply. Timber Villa, Inc., West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, (David G. Heisey, President, 1898 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022), permit an existing PWS system which consist of 5 wells, transmission main, distribution mains, disinfection, 60,000 gallon storage tank and a booster pump station.
Permit No. 0796503. Public water supply. Williamsburg Municipal Authority, Williamsburg Borough, Catharine Township and Woodbury Township, Blair County, (Paul W. Grove, Chairperson, Williamsburg Municipal Authority, 305 East Second Street, Williamsburg, PA 16693), replacement of 43,000 LF of distribution main, installation of a booster pumping station, installation of one storage tank and replacement of 920 water meters.
Permit No. 3696503. Public water supply. East Cocalico Township Authority, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, (S. Eugene Heft, Chairperson, P. O. Box 402, Reamstown, PA 17567), development of well #14 and construction of wellhouse #14 which will provide treatment to consist of disinfection and aeration for radon removal.
Final Reports
The following final reports were submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of any final reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed, and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning the final report, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program in the Department of Environmental Protection 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 1 (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, telephone (610) 832-5950.
Murata-Wiedemann Site, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Douglas H. Sammak, American Resource Consultants, Inc., P. O. Box 2227, Doylestown, PA 18901, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents and semi-volatile compounds. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet background standards.
Correction to Notice of Settlements Under the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act
Industrial Solvents and Chemical Company
Newberry Township, York CountyWritten comments regarding the settlements described in the February 1, 1997 Pennsylvania Bulletin may be submitted to the Department by April 2, 1997. This is a correction to the information that was previously published.
License issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations for license to transport hazardous waste.
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, P. O. Box 8471, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8471.
H. J. Ressler Transportation, 4165 Jasmine Place, Mt. Joy, PA 17552; License No. PA-AH 0553; license issued February 5, 1997.
CSC Transport, L.L.C., 6120 Trumbull Avenue, Detroit, MI 48208; License No. PA-AH 0552; license issued February 4, 1997.
Renewal licenses issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations for license to transport hazardous waste.
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, P. O. Box 8471, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8471.
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, 1501 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184; License No. PA-AH 0312; renewal license issued February 4, 1997.
Matlack, Inc., P. O. Box 8789, Wilmington, DE 19899; License No. PA-AH 0143; renewal license issued February 6, 1997.
Permits issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, Lee Park, 555 North Lane, Suite 6010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Permit No. 101468. USA Waste Transfer of Philadelphia, Inc., 3600 South 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145. This permit is for the reissuance of a waste management permit to USA Waste Transfer of Philadelphia, Inc. from Mid-America Waste Systems of Pennsylvania, Inc. for the continuing operation of the municipal and construction/demolition waste transfer station/processing facility, located in the City of Philadelphia. Permit reissued in the Southeast Regional Office on January 31, 1997.
Permits modified under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a hazardous waste storage and treatment facility.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
Permit No. PAD004835146. Mill Service, Inc. Yukon Facility, Cemetery Road, R. D. No. 1, Box 135A, Yukon, PA 15698. Operation of a hazardous waste storage and treatment facility in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Permit modified by the Regional Office on January 31, 1997. This permit modification authorizes Mill Service to perform hazardous waste solidification and physical stabilization treatment at its Yukon Facility.
Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Northeast Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
The Department has issued the following Air Quality Operating Permits for the operation of the air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices described below for the specified companies.
Permit: 35-318-076
Source: Chrome Line #4 w/Wet Scrubber
Company: Precision National Corporation
Location: Abington Township
County: LackawannaPermit: 40-310-007A
Source: Stone Crush & Screen/Watersprays
Company: American Asphalt & Paving Company
Location: Jackson Township
County: LuzernePermit: 40-313-014A
Source: 4 Storage Silos with Baghouses
Company: Genova-Pennsyhlvania Incorporated
Location: Hazle Township
County: LuzernePermit: 45-318-025A
Source: Plating Lines with Scrubbers
Company: Instrument Specialties Company
Location: Delaware Water Gap Boro
County: MonroePermit: 48-399-039
Source: 4 Rubber Cure Ovens w/Afterburner
Company: Victaulic Company of America
Location: Palmer Township
County: Northampton
Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify or reactivate air contamination sources or air cleaning devices.
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
36-2017A. On January 24, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Conestoga Wood Specialties, Inc. (P. O. Box 158, East Earl, PA 17519-0158) for the construction of a surface coating operation in East Earl Township, Lancaster County.
36-2027A. On January 24, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company (216 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601) for the construction of a rotogravure press area controlled by a carbon adsorption solvent recovery system at their Lancaster East Plant in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart KK, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, and 40 CFR 60, Subpart QQ, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
36-2037A. On January 28, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Kellogg U.S.A., Inc. (P. O. Box 3006, Lancaster, PA 17604) for the modification of combustion sources in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. The sources are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
38-301-024. On January 28, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Allied Veterinary Cremation Service (1587 Town Hill Road, York Springs, PA 17372) for the construction of an animal crematory incinerator with an afterburner in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.
36-313-033C. On January 27, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Bristolpipe, Division of Bristol Corporation (88 Newport Road, Leola, PA 17540) for the modification of a materials handling system in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County.
36-5014A. On January 27, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Alumax Mill Products, Inc. (P. O. Box 3167, Lancaster, PA 17604) for the installation of annealing furnaces controlled by two mist eliminatory systems in Manheim Township, Lancaster County.
Northeast Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
A Plan Approval has been issued by this office for the construction, modification, reactivation or operation of the air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices described below for the specified companies.
Permit: 35-304-002
Source: Electric Induction Furnace (Iron)
Issued: January 21, 1997
Company: Miles Foundry Company
Location: Clarks Summit Borough
County: LackawannaPermit: 40-305-020
Source: Anthracite Coal Prep Plant
Issued: January 27, 1997
Company: Jeddo Highland Coal Company
Location: Hazle Township
County: LuzernePermit: 40-399-039
Source: Batchplant Storage w/12 baghouses
Issued: January 31, 1997
Company: Techneglas Incorporated
Location: Jenkins Township
County: LuzernePermit: 48-302-074A
Source: York Shipley Boiler 800hp/Natgas
Issued: January 28, 1997
Company: Ramtex Dyeing & Finishing Company
Location: Wilson Borough
County: NorthamptonPermit: 48-303-010
Source: Batch Asphalt Plant w/Baghouse
Issued: January 28, 1997
Company: McMinn Material Company
Location: City of Bethlehem
County: NorthamptonPermit: 48-321-004A
Source: Roller Cure Oven w/CVM Filters
Issued: January 28, 1997
Company: Ramtex Dyeing & Finishing Company
Location: Wilson Borough
County: NorthamptonMINING ACTIVITY ACTIONS 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 such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4401--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).
Bureau of District Mining Operations, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Coal Permits Issued
03950101. FNR Mining Company (950 Stonebreaker Road, Indiana, PA 15701). Permit revised to add 2.5 acres to the permit boundaries at an existing bituminous surface/auger mining site located in Burrell and Kittanning Townships, Armstrong County, now affecting 62.9 acres. Receiving stream: Horney Camp Run. Application received: August 1, 1996. Revision issued: January 28, 1997.
63860110R. Raccoon Coal Company (P. O. Box 9327, Neville Island, PA 15225). Renewal permit issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Robinson Township, Washington County, affecting 187.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Little Raccoon Run. Renewal application received: March 25, 1996. Renewal permit issued: February 5, 1997.
Mining and Reclamation, 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
Coal Mining Applications Withdrawn
32961301. Urey Coal Company, (222 Forest Ridge Road, Indiana, PA 15701), to operate the Penn View bituminous deep mine in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, new mine, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek, Application withdrawn February 4, 1997.
District Mining Operations, P. O. Box 669, Knox, Pennsylvania 16232.
General Small Noncoal Authorizations Granted
20950804. William Cooley (R. D. 1, Box 114, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403). Commencement, operation and restoration of a sand and gravel operation in Richmond Township, Crawford County affecting 4.0 acres. Receiving streams: N/A. Application received: May 3, 1995. Permit issued: January 20, 1997.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment Approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
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, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, telephone (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, telephone (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board, telephone (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Actions on applications filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and sections 5 and 402 of the act of June 22, 1937 (P. L. 1987, No. 394) (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) and notice of final action for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1341(a)) (Note: Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description.)
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, One Ararat Boulevard, Room 126, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
E07-258. Encroachment. Allegheny Township Sewer & Water Authority, 3131 Old Sixth Avenue Road, North, Duncansville, PA 16635. To construct and maintain about 88,000 L. F. of 8 inch diameter sanitary sewer line which will cross three separate wetland areas each being greater than 10 acres in size located in Gillians Run and Spencer Run watersheds (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 9.7 inches; W: 9.8 inches) in Allegheny Township, Blair County.
E07-270. Encroachment. James E. Biddle, R. D. 2, Box 233A, Williamsburg, PA 16693. To maintain a bridge having a span of about 60 feet and an underclearance of about 8.0 feet across Clover Creek which was constructed under Emergency Permit EP-07-96-34 to provide access to private property located about 500 feet west of an access drive near Larke (Williamsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 9.5 inches; W: 11.5 inches) in Woodbury Township, Blair County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E22-352. Encroachment. Peter A. Loedding, Capital Region Economic Development Corporation, 214 Senate Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011. To construct and maintain a commercial office building and parking lot facilities in the floodway/floodplain of Paxton Creek for the purpose of developing a 5.2 acre parcel of land for commercial purposes located at the southwest corner of Cameron and Herr Streets (Harrisburg West PA Quadrangle N: 4.0 inches, W: 0.5 inch) in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E22-356. Encroachment. City of Harrisburg, City Government Center, 10 North Second St., Harrisburg, PA 17101. To construct and maintain a 100 foot by 78 foot-6 inch building on City Island along the Susquehanna River at a point approximately 300 feet upstream of the Walnut Street Bridge (Harrisburg West, PA Quadrangle N: 0.8 inch; W: 1.8 inches) in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E36-622. Encroachment. East Cocalico Township Authority, Scott Leister, P. O. Box 402, Reamstown, PA 17567. To construct and maintain an 8 inch steel pipe gas main (UGI Utilities), a 6 inch sanitary sewer force main, an 18 inch gravity sanitary sewer main, and a 10 inch water main across about 100 feet of wetlands located on the south side of Stone Hill Road. The utility lines then enter under the bed of Little Muddy Creek within 350 L. F. of concrete encasement beneath the PA Turnpike arch-culvert. A gravel bar under the culvert will be removed to elevation 415. Another 600 feet of wetlands crossing by the utilities and a second stream crossing within 75 L. F. of concrete encasement by the same 8 inch gas, 10 inch water and 6 inch sanitary line located about 400 feet downstream of the Turnpike culvert (Terre Hill, PA Quadrangle N: 16.3 inches; W: 9.9 inches) in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management--Soils and Waterways, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
E08-307. Encroachment. Allen A. Lowman, R. R. 3, Lot 19 Ridgebury Manor, Gillett, PA 16925-9618. To construct and maintain a telephone pole/wood deck bridge having a clear span of 27 feet and a minimum underclearance of 4.5 feet across an unnamed tributary to Bentley Creek located adjacent to S. R. 4026 approximately 150 feet west of the intersection of S. R. 4027 and S. R. 4026 (Bentley Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 12.3 inches; W: 12.5 inches) in Ridgebury Township, Bradford County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E14-297. Encroachment. Daniel Green, P. O. Box 696, Milesburg, PA 16853. To place and maintain fill in .2 acre of wetland for the purpose of constructing access roads, utilities and buildable lot space for Snow Fountain Park. The site is located one block from Kifer Road on Snow Fountain Drive (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 12.5 inches; W: 3.5 inches) in Boggs Township, Centre County.
E53-294. Encroachment. Potter County Commissioners, Court House, Coudersport, PA 16915. To 1) modify and maintain 1,500.0 linear feet of South Hollow Run channel and 2) construct and maintain a concrete box culvert to carry a public road across South Hollow Run. The proposed work shall consist of 1) modifying the existing channel of South Hollow Run to have a minimum bottom width of 25.0 feet depth of 3.5 feet and right and left side slope of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical; and 2) constructing a road crossing with a concrete box culvert that has a rise of 5.0 feet, span of 8.0 feet and a length of 40.0 feet. This project is located along the western right-of-way of SR 0872 approximately 1,500.0 feet south of the intersection of SR 0006 and SR 0872 (Sweden Valley, PA Quadrangle N: 3.4 inches; W: 15.2 inches) in Coudersport Borough, Potter County.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-5485.
E40-452. Encroachment. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 4-0, P. O. Box 111, Scranton, PA 18501. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a two-span concrete I-beam bridge, having clear spans of 81 feet and 74 feet and a minimum underclearance of 9.7 feet, across Huntington Creek. The bridge is located on S. R. 0239, Section 371, Segment 0310, Offset 2552, in Huntington Mills (Shickshinny, PA Quadrangle N: 11.9 inches; W: 15.0 inches), in Huntington Township, Luzerne County.
E54-224. Encroachment. Borough of Tamaqua, 320 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18352. To repair and maintain a two-span masonry arch bridge, having spans of approximately 35 feet and an underclearance of approximately 14 feet, across the Little Schuylkill River. Work will include pressure mortar repairs of joints and placement of grouted riprap at the base of the arches. The bridge is located on East Mauch Chunk Street (Tamaqua, PA Quadrangle N: 8.8 inches; W: 12.9 inches), in the Borough of Tamaqua, Schuylkill County.
Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E09-734. Encroachment. Bristol Borough, 250 Pond Street, Bristol, PA 19007. To construct and maintain an asphalt paved pedestrian and bike trail with associated signage and park benches in and along the 100-year floodway and floodplain of the Silver Creek (WWF-MF) and Delaware River (WWF-MF), respectively. This work is associated with the Historic Delaware Canal Improvements Project, located just west of the confluence of Silver Creek and the Delaware River (Bristol, PA-NJ USGS Quadrangle N: 17.0 inches; W: 15.2 inches) in Bristol Borough, Bucks County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
DEP Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, telephone (717) 783-1384.
D08-077. Dam. Kirk C. and Vicki H. Manchester, R. R. 1, Box 266, Rome, PA 18837. To construct, operate and maintain a dam across the outlet of Cooks Pond, tributary to Beaver Creek in Orwell Township, Bradford County.
D15-363. Dam. 1492 Golf Management, Inc., Cassford Corporate Center, Suite 101, 1031 Old Cassatt Road, Berwyn, PA 19312-1151. To construct, operate and maintain a stormwater detention dam, Crossing No. 3, located across a tributary to Bucktoe Creek in New Garden Township, Chester County. The proposed facility is part of the stormwater management plan and will also be a roadway crossing for the Hartefeld National Golf Course and adjacent subdivision.
D15-364. Dam. 1492 Golf Management, Inc., Cassford Corporate Center, Suite 101, 1031 Old Cassatt Road, Berwyn, PA 19312-1151. To construct, operate and maintain a stormwater detention dam, Crossing No. 5, located across Bucktoe Creek in New Garden Township, Chester County. The proposed facility is part of the stormwater management plan and will also be a roadway crossing for the Hartefeld National Golf Course and adjacent subdivision.
Environmental Assessment Approvals and Actions on 401 Certification
EA46-025CO. Environmental assessment. Tim Hendricks, 437 Harleysville Pike, P. O. Box 159, Franconia, PA 18924. To construct and maintain two nonjurisdictional dams across tributaries to Indian Creek (TSF) for the purpose of stormwater management at the proposed Kingscote subdivision located approximately 1,000 feet southeast of the intersection of Indian Creek Road and Hunsicker Road (Perkiomenville, PA Quadrangle N: 8.5 inches; W: 2.3 inches) in Franconia Township, Montgomery County.
Northwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.
E10-252. Encroachment. James A. West, Sr., 222 Oxford Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101. To construct and maintain 205 feet of 8-foot, 2-inch wide by 5-foot, 9-inch high C. M. pipe arch stream enclosure in a tributary to Brush Creek as an extension onto the downstream end of the existing Graham School Road culvert approximately 100 feet north of Rochester Road (S. R. 3022) (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.3 inches; W: 16.3 inches) located in Cranberry Township, Butler County.
E33-176. Encroachment. Jefferson County Commissioners, Jefferson Place, 155 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825. To remove the existing bridge (County No. 5) and to construct and maintain a concrete adjacent box beam bridge having a clear span of 78.5 feet and a minimum underclearance of 5.87 feet on an 80-degree skew across East Branch Mahoning Creek on Henderson Road (T-622) approximately 4,200 feet south of S. R. 410 (McGees Mills, PA Quadrangle N: 19.6 inches; W: 8.7 inches) located in Henderson Township, Jefferson County.
Environmental Assessment Approvals and Actions on 401 Certifications
EA10-009NW. Environmental assessment. Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, White Memorial Building, Knox, PA 16323. To construct and maintain two separate two-cell vertical flow wetlands utilizing Successive Alkaline Producing System (SAPS) technology and to construct a nonjurisdictional dam to provide treatment of several acid mine water discharges. Typical water sampling analysis results of the discharges indicate pH <4.0, Mn 2.0 mg/l, Fl >2.0 mg/l, and Al>3.0 mg/l. Collectively these treatment facilities will be referred to as ''Ferris Treatment Complex'' and is located in the Slippery Rock Creek watershed (CWF). The project will impact 0.4 acre of wetlands (PEM). This project is located east of Kohlmeyer Road at the intersection known as Ferris approximately 11,400 feet north of the village of Whiskerville (Hilliards, PA Quadrangle N: 18.5 inches; W: 14.9 inches) located in Venango Township, Butler County.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Recycling Grant Award Under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act
The Department of Environmental Protection announces the following grant to Northampton County for a paper recycling project at Ponderosa Fibers of Pennsylvania under the Pennsylvania Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) (53 P. S. § 902). The grant is a re-offering of a previous Act 101 Public-Private Partnership Recycling Grant award to process milk and drink cartons into a high grade fiber pulp.
Act 101 § 902 grant funds can be used to develop and implement recycling collection, processing and manufacturing projects involving recyclable materials identified in section 1501(c)(1)(i) of Act 101 (53 P. S. § 4000.1501(c)(1)(i)) and the municipal waste regulations under the § 271.1 definition of source separated materials including clear glass, colored glass, aluminum, steel and bimetallic cans, high-grade office paper, newsprint, corrugated paper, plastics and other marketable grades of paper. Facilities and equipment funded under this program remain the property of the local government grantee for their useful life.
Municipalities and counties are eligible for up to 90% funding of approved recycling project costs. Municipalities considered financially distressed under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act (53 P. S. §§ 11701.101--11701.501) are eligible to receive funding for an additional 10% of approved costs. All grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101, and the availability of monies in the Recycling Fund.
Inquiries regarding this grant offering should be directed to Carl Hursh, Chief of Recycling and Markets, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Act 101
§ 902 Public-Private Partnership Recycling GrantApplicant Project Type Grant Award NORTHEAST REGION Northampton County/
Ponderosa Fibers of
PennsylvaniaPaper Processing Equipment $634,500
Application Period for Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grant Applications Under Act 101, § 904
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces a request for applications from municipalities for recycling performance grant assistance for recycling programs under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) (53 P. S. § 904). Municipalities include counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships and home rule municipalities. This application period is for eligible materials recycled and marketed in calendar year 1996.
Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grant funds will be awarded to municipalities based upon the weight of source separated recyclable materials identified in § 1501(c)(1)(i) of Act 101 recovered by municipal recycling programs, and the population of the municipality as determined by the most recent decennial census. Municipalities awarded grants will receive a base award of $5 for each approved ton of eligible recyclable materials marketed, and a bonus award of $1 per approved ton for each percentage of municipal waste calculated by DEP to be diverted from disposal. The weight of eligible materials allowable from nonresidential (commercial and institutional) sources will be limited to no more than the weight of approved eligible materials from residential sources. The Department will not award grants calculated to be less than $10.
Eligible materials include postconsumer: clear glass, colored glass, aluminum, steel and bimetallic cans, high-grade office paper, newsprint, corrugated paper, other marketable grades of paper, and plastics. Grants will be awarded only for properly documented, eligible materials that were actually marketed on or after January 1, 1996, to and including December 31, 1996. Grant funds will not be awarded for residues, materials not listed as eligible including, but not limited to, leaf and yard wastes, or any materials which cannot be documented as being recycled into a new product or use.
Documentation to support all claims that eligible recyclable materials were generated within the municipality and marketed must be retained at the offices of the municipal applicant for 4 years from the end date of the year the application covers. The supporting documentation is not required to be submitted with the application.
Acceptable Supporting Documentation: Weight slips or receipts verifying that the materials were recycled or marketed are required as supporting documentation for the grant application. The documentation must include: 1) the date the materials were recycled/marketed; and, 2) the type of material recycled/marketed; and 3) the name of the municipality where the material was generated; and, 4) the weight, stated in pounds or tons, of the material recycled/marketed. Documentation supporting materials source separated from municipal waste by commercial/institutional establishments and recycled/marketed must bear the name of the establishment and the municipality where the establishment is located. This information must be contained on one of the following: 1) a weight/market receipt; or, 2) a report submitted by the hauler or market vendor on its company letterhead; or, 3) a signed report submitted by the hauler or market vendor, which clearly indicates the name of the company who collected the material or the name of the market vendor, as well as the name, title and signature of the company official who completed the report. Reports may be submitted on annual, monthly, weekly or other time period format. All information must be legible.
Estimates of weight will not be accepted except in cases where: 1) the material is packaged in uniform bales and the average weight of a bale can be demonstrated and supported by weight receipts, and a record of the number of bales was provided by the market vendors; or when, 2) multiple generators contribute to a known quantity of marketed material, and the hauler or market estimates the quantities attributable to any individual establishment or municipality, and verifies the estimate with a signature.
Supporting documentation must be available for review by representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection, the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Treasurer. Although the supporting documentation is not required to be submitted with the grant application, any documentation provided must conform to the above requirements or the materials claimed will not be credited toward the grant award.
Grant applications must be on forms provided by the Department for calendar year 1996. Grant applications must be delivered by 3 p.m., September 30, 1997, or postmarked on or before that day. Applications received by the Department after the deadline will be returned to the applicant. All grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101, and the availability of moneys in the Recycling Fund.
Municipalities wishing to file an application should contact their County Recycling Coordinator or the Department at the address that follows. Inquiries concerning this notice should be directed to Carl Hursh, Chief, Recycling and Markets, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-259. Filed for public inspection February 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
