DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Applications, Actions and Special Notices [26 Pa.B. 2499] 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 standards 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 Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceeding should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Applications received for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge to State waters.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0004154. Industrial waste, SIC: 3316. Blair Strip Steel Company, Blair Strip Steel Company/New Castle Works, 1209 Butler Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste and stormwater to an unnamed tributary to Big Run in New Castle, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.
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 the Beaver River and the Municipal Authority of North Sewickly Township located at North Sewickly Township, approximately 10.5 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.003 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Lead 0.75 2.25 3.8 Zinc 0.5 1.5 2.5 Tetrachloroethylene 0.9 1.8 Naphthalene 1.8 3.6 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, for Outfalls Nos. 002 and 003 based on a design flow of N/A mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) These discharges shall consist of stormwater runoff only. Refer to Part C Special Condition for uncontaminated stormwater outfalls. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0222020. Sewage, Kuhl Road Property Owners Association, 5662 Kuhl Road, Erie, PA 16510.
This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage from a two-lot residential development to an unnamed tributary to Four Mile Creek in Harborcreek Township, Erie County. This is a new discharge.
The receiving water is classified for warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no potable water supply between the point of discharge and Lake Erie.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.0008 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0005029. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911. Pennsylvania Electric Company, Piney Generating Station, Piney Reservoir, Clarion, PA 16214.
This application is for a renewal NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage, non-contact cooling water, stormwater and floor drain water to the Clarion River in Piney Township, Clarion County. This is an existing discharge. This Notice reflects changes to the 2/24/96 Bulletin.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the New Kensington Municipal Water company located at New Kensington, approximately 70 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 005 based on a design flow of .000422 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) # XX XX (Final) .5 1.2 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMRs.
#--Refer to Special Condition E.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0221775. Industrial waste, SIC: 2951. HRI, Inc., 1750 West College Avenue, P. O. Box 155, State College, PA 16804-0755.
This application is for a new NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste and Group 1 stormwater to an unnamed tributary to Fivemile Run in Pinecreek Township, Jefferson County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is Redbank Creek and Hawthorn Water Company located at Hawthorn Borough, approximately 21 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 101, based on a design flow of 0.00015 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Suspended Solids 15 23 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of N/A mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0002143. Industrial waste, SIC: 2621 and 2611. Willamette Industries, Inc., 3800 First Interstate Tower, Portland, OR 97201.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste and Group 1 Stormwater to the Clarion River and Riley Run in Johnsonburg, Elk County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Clarion River and Western PA Water Company located at Clarion, approximately 61 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 (Interim), based on a design flow of 1.24 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report BOD5 25 50 63 Total Suspended Solids 60 120 150 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 (Final), based on a design flow of 1.24 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report BOD5 25 50 63 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 002 (Interim), based on a design flow of 14 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report BOD5 31 63 78 Total Suspended Solids 51 128 128 2,3,7,8-TCDD 0.00000000012 0.00000000024 0.00000000030 Sulfide 1.0 2.0 2.5 Chloroform 0.072 0.144 0.18 Temperature (MBTU/day)(2) monitoring only pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 002 (Final), based on a design flow of 14 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report BOD5 31 63 78 Total Suspended Solids 51 128 128 2,3,7,8-TCDD 0.00000000012 0.00000000024 0.00000000030 Sulfide 1.0 2.0 2.5 Chloroform 0.072 0.144 0.18 Temperature (MBTU/day)(2) Daily Avg. January 2,147 February 1,621 March 2,444 April 1-15 5,763 April 16-30 3,006 May 1-15 3,118 May 16-31 5,636 June 1-15 4,675 June 16-30 6,540 July 5,362 Aug 1-15 4,612 Aug 16-31 5,799 Sept 1-15 3,568 Sept 16-31 4,118 Oct 1-15 1,997 Oct 16-31 2,232 Nov 1-15 2,000 Nov 16-30 686 Dec 2,216 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 102, based on a design flow of N/A mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report BOD5 monitor and report COD monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report Color monitor and report pH monitor and report The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 004, based on a design flow of N/A mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report BOD5 monitor and report COD monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report Color monitor and report pH monitor and report The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0025844. Industrial waste, SIC: 9199, Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from the Bruceton Research Center in South Park Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters Lick Run classified as trout stock fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. Miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Suspended Solids monitor and report CBOD5 monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report Aluminum monitor and report Iron monitor and report Manganese monitor and report Lead monitor and report Mercury monitor and report pH monitor and report Outfall 002: new stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Suspended Solids monitor and report Aluminum monitor and report Iron monitor and report Manganese monitor and report Lead monitor and report pH monitor and report Outfalls 003 and 004: new stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum These outfalls are permitted to discharge uncontaminated stormwater runoff from areas in and around the facility. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on these outfalls. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0096792. Industrial waste, SIC: 3479, Metaltech, 2400 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water and stormwater from a steel galvanizing facility in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters Monongahela River classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for 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 West View Municipal Authority, located at West View, 7.36 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of .087 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Temperature (°F) 110° pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of -0.087 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall will consist of Outfall 101 and stormwater only. Outfall 002: existing discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall should consist of stormwater runoff only. The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0020702. Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Fayette City, P. O. Box 552, Fayette City, PA 15438.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Fayette City STP in Fayette City Borough, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Monongahela River, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Belle Vernon Municipal Water Authority on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.125 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 Outfalls 002 and 003, which discharge to the receiving waters known as Monongahela River, serve as combined sewer overflows necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant. These outfalls are permitted to discharge only for such reason. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on the outfalls. Each discharge shall be monitored for cause, frequency, duration and quantity of flow.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0024589. Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Leetsdale, 10 Sixth Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Leetsdale Sewage Treatment Plant in Leetsdale Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Ohio River, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Midland Borough Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.775 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 10-31) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (11-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH 6.0--9.0 Outfalls 002, 003 and 005--008 which discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Ohio River, serve as combined sewer overflows necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant and are permitted to discharge only for such reason. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on the outfalls. Each discharge shall be monitored for cause, frequency, duration and quantity of flow.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0026026. Sewage, New Brighton Borough Sanitary Authority, 610 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the New Brighton Sewage Treatment Plant in New Brighton Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Beaver River, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Midland Borough Water Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 1.04 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2553.PA 0063550. Sewerage, Jefferson Township Sewer Authority, c/o Steve Shimko, Chairperson, R. R. 3, Box 287, Lake Ariel, PA 18436.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of the West Branch Wallenpaupack Creek in Jefferson Township, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements were evaluated at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.41 mgd are:
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10.0 15.0 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 10.0 15.0 20.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 7.0 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 0.2 0.4 NO2+NO3 as ''N'' 14 28 Total Copper monitor and report Total Lead monitor and report Total Zinc monitor and report Hardness monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
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Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0053589. Sewage, Buckingham Lumber and Millwork, 4469 Upper Mountain Road, P. O. Box 307, Buckingham, PA 18912.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Buckingham Lumber and Millwork small flow sewage treatment plant in Buckingham Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Mill Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, 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 400 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0052493. Sewage, Florence Coleman, 168 Cheese Factory Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.
This application is for expansion of an existing NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Coleman Property in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to North Branch Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, 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 2,640 gpd 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 Nitrate and Nitrate (as N) (7-1 to 10-31) 8 16 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8 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 0040126. Sewage, Western Montgomery County Area, Vocational-Technical School, 77 Graterford Road, Limerick, PA 19468.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Western Montgomery County Area Vocational-Technical School in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Lodal Creek.
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 11,700 gpd 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 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 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 Other Conditions:
Conditions for future permit modification.
Effective disinfection.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, telephone (717) 327-3666.PA 0114561. SIC: 4952, Herrick Township, R. R. 3, Box 307, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to Cold Creek in Herrick Township, Bradford County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Borough located approximately 130 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.01 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 13.0 18.0 Total Chlorine Residual 1.0 2.3 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 4.0 mg/l at all times 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 pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028631. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Mid-Cameron Authority, 241 North Broad Street, Emporium, PA 15834.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek in Emporium Borough, Cameron County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stock fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Keystone Water Company, White Deer Division located at White Deer, Pennsylvania on the west branch of the Susquehanna River approximately 140 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.525 mgd, are:
Discharge Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) report pH (standard units) 6 9 CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 TSS (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.0 1.5 2.0 (11-4 to 4-30) 3.0 4.5 6.0 Dissolved Oxygen >5.0 Total Residual Cl2* 0.25 0.82 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 lb./100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 lb./100 as a geometric mean *TRC limit effective 3 years after permit effective date. Until then, monitor and report.
Other Conditions:
Condition for combined sewer overflow control.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0112810. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Kipp's Run Mobile Home Park, P. O. Box 9, Hummels Wharf, PA 17831.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Kipp's Run in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Sunbury Municipal Authority located on the Susquehanna River approximately 8 miles below this discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0085 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1 2.3 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 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0035467. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Creative Playthings, LTD, Box 306, Herndon, PA 17830.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Susquehanna River in Herndon Boro, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Dauphin Consolidated Water Authority located on the Susquehanna River 30 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0015 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1 2.3 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 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0033162. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Martha Furnace MHP, 107 Peppermint Lane, Julian, PA 16844-8433.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of Bald Eagle Creek in Huston Township, Centre County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is at Lock Haven located on Bald Eagle Creek 30 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0072 mgd, are:
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 Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 lb./100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 lb./100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0037966. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Moshannon Valley Joint Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 581, Philipsburg, PA 16866.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Moshannon Creek in Rush Township, Centre County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocked fishery, 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 the Milton intake located 155 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 1.5 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 lb./100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 lb./100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5* 1.6* *Limit effective 2 years after permit effective date.
Other Conditions:
Monitoring for Combined Sewer Overflows.
Discharge 002--Manhole 62 Combine Sewer Overflow to Moshannon Creek.
Discharge 003--Moshannon Interceptor Combined Sewer Overflow to Moshannon Creek.
Discharge 004--Cold Stream Interceptor Combined Sewer Overflow to Moshannon Creek.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0209376. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Linda Geyer Twin Oaks Bar and Grille, R. D. 1, Dubois, PA 15801.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to unnamed tributary of Limestone Run in Brady Township, Clearfield County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Hawthorn located approximately 50 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.002 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 Total Residual Cl2 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0029068. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Valley Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 307, Danville, PA 17821.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Mauses Creek until plant expansion at which time the discharge will be relocated to Mahoning Creek in Valley Township, Montour County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: Mauses Creek trout stock fishery, and Mahoning Creek warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Shamokin Dam Municipal Authority located on the Susquehanna River approximately 20 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.14 mgd which apply from permit issuance through completion of sewage treatment plant expansion, are:
Discharge Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) report report pH (standard units) 6 CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Residual Cl2 monitor monitor NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-4 to 4-30) 9.0 13.5 18.0 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as a geometric mean The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.21 mgd after completion of plant expansion are:
Discharge Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) report report pH (standard units) 6 9 CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Residual Cl2 1.0 2.3 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 15.0 22.5 30.0 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as a geometric mean The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0110540. Industrial waste, SIC: 2033, Furman Foods, Inc., R. D. 2, Northumberland, PA 17857.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, sewage and cooling water to the west branch of the Susquehanna River and to an unnamed tributary to the Susquehanna River in Point Township, Northumberland County. These are existing discharges.
Both receiving streams are classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Sunbury Water Authority located at Sunbury, Northumberland County on the Susquehanna River.
Outfall: 001--A discharge of noncontact cooling water.
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.18 mgd/average, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Dissolved Iron 1.5 3.0 4.5 Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 30.0 Temperature monitor pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall 003--An intermittent discharge of process wastewater to the unnamed tributary.
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 1.044 mgd maximum, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 75.0 XXX 100.0 Total Suspended Solids 75.0 XXX 100.0 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 3.5 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 11.0 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall 004--A discharge of process wastewater to the west branch of the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.240 mgd until 4/30/99, are:
Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) CBOD5 150 180 200 Total Suspended Solids 150 180 200 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 pH 6 XXX XXX 9 Total Residual Chlorine XXX monitor XXX monitor Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) XXX 200 lb./100 ml geometric mean XXX XXX (10-1 to 4-30) XXX 2,000 lb./100 ml geometric mean XXX XXX Outfall 004
The proposed limits based on a design flow of 0.500 mgd effective 5/1/99 are:
Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 75 112.5 150 (11-1 to 4-30) 100 150 200 TSS (5-1 to 10-31_) 75 112.5 150 (11-1 to 4-30) 100 150 200 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 pH 6 XXX XXX 9 Total Residual Chlorine XXX 1.0 XXX 2.3 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) XXX 200 lb./100 ml geometric mean XXX XXX (10-1 to 4-30) XXX 2,000 lb./100 ml geometric mean XXX XXX The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0111414. SIC: 4952, McEwensville Municipal Authority, Community Building, McEwensville, PA 17749.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to Warrior Run in Delaware Township, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the PA American Water Company located approximately 6 miles below the discharge at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.045 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.3 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 pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0209325. SIC: 2851, Chemcoat, Inc., 2801 Canfields Lane, P. O. Box 188, Montoursville, PA 17754-0188.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Loyalsock Creek in Montoursville Borough, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stock fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the PA American Water Company located at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.000341 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Benzene 1.0 2.5 Total BTEX 100 250 Ethylbenzene monitor Toluene monitor Xylene monitor The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0209341. SIC: 4952, Harry and Virginia Beck, R. R. 1, Box 166B, Liberty, PA 16930.
This proposed action is a new NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to Blockhouse Creek in Liberty Township, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Jersey Shore Water Company located approximately 35 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.002150 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor 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 pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0044652. SIC: 4952, DCNR--Bureau of State Parks, Mt. Pisgah State Park, R. R. 3, Box 362, Troy, PA 16947-9488.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to Mill Creek in West Burlington Township, Bradford County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stock fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Borough located approximately 180 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 6.5 13 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.3 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 pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0112585. SIC: 4952, Calvin Williams, R. D. 1, Box 141, Athens, PA 18810.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to Toad Hollow in Ulster Township, Bradford County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Borough located approximately 140 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.003 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor 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 pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0041327. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Pennsylvania College of Technology, One College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Black Hole Creek in Clinton Township, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocked fisheries, 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 Keystone Water Company located on the Susquehanna River at White Deer, Pennsylvania, 23 miles below the point of discharge.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.006 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 10 20 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.3 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 lb./100 ml as a geometric average value (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 lb./100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times 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 0087394. Industrial waste, SIC: 3448, Butler Manufacturing Company, 31st and S. W. Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-0917.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Quittapahilla Creek, in Annville Township, Lebanon County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Pennsylvania American Water Company located in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 102 for a design flow of 0.026 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Naphthalene 0.010 0.020 0.025 TRPH monitor and report monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges
The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (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 Operations indicated as the office responsible, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address 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.
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
NPDES Facility County and Tributary New Permit No. Name and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA0020711 Borough of Topton,
44 West Keller Street
Topton, PA 19562Berks
LongswampToad Creek TRC PA0085430 Robin Hill Campground
149 Robin Hill Road
Lenhartsville, PA
19034Berks
GreenwichUNT to
MaidenCreekTRC
NH3-N
FlowPA0045004 Lake Meade Municipal
Authority
59 Curtis Drive
East Berlin, PA 17316Adams
ReadingMud Run TRC
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.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
Westmoreland County Conservation District: District Manager, Donohoe Ctr., R. R. 12, Box 202B, Greensburg, PA 15601, telephone (412) 837-5271.
NPDES Permit PAS10X063. Stormwater. Crown Pointe at Lindwood, Lutheran Affiliated Services, 1323 Freedom Road, Cranberry Township, PA has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, to Jack's Run.
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. 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 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.
Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, telephone (610) 832-6130.
0996412. Sewerage. Rowland J. Pearl (146 Scholls School Road, Quakertown, PA 18951). Construction of a sewage treatment plant to serve the Pearl residence located in Plumstead Township, Bucks County.
0996413. Sewerage. Richard J. Landgreen (70 West Oakland Avenue, Suite 203, P. O. Box 1040, Doylestown, Pa 18901). Construction of a sewage treatment plan with spray irrigation to serve Richard J. Landgreen residence located in Haycock Township, Bucks County.
1596405. Sewerage. Willistown Township (P. O. Box 688, Sugartown Road, Malvern, PA 19355). Construction of a sewage treatment plant with spray irrigation to serve Penns Preserve located in Willistown Township, Chester County.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Oil and Gas Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6860.
A. 6196601. Industrial waste, Big Sandy Oil Company, P. O. Box 269, Franklin, PA 16323. Application is for the construction and operation of a passive wetland treatment system for production fluids from an oil production operation in Cranberry Township, Venango County, with discharge of treated effluent to the Allegheny River.
WQM Permit No. 2096405. Sewage, Meadville Area Sewer Authority, 984 Water Street, Meadville, PA 16335 is for the construction of a sanitary sewer extension with a pump station and gravity sewers to serve the Martin-Ryan Road area in West Mead Township, Crawford County.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
A. 5696403. Sewerage, Conemaugh Township Supervisors, R. D. 4, Box A-20, Johnstown, PA 15905. Application for construction and operation of a municipal sewer system and wastewater treatment plant to serve the Jerome-Hyasota Area of Conemaugh Township, Somerset County. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Pennvest) which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund has been identified as a possible funding source. The Department's review of the Sewage Facilities Plan Revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.
A. 4596402. Sewerage. Tobyhanna Township Supervisors, P. O. Box 880, Pocono Pines, PA 18350. Application to construct and operate a sewage treatment plant, sewers and appurtenances, and pump stations located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. Application received in the Regional Office--May 8, 1996.
4596502. Public water supply. Blue Mountain Lake Associates, L. P., c/o Charles Vogt, Chief Operating Officer, One Blue Mountain Lake, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. This proposal involves the construction of additional distribution system to serve phases 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the Blue Mountain Lake Development. It is located in Stroud Township, Monroe County.
Permit No. 4592505. Public water supply. North Ridge Water Co, c/o Coolmoor Corporation, Samuel W. Newman, President, P. O. Box 200, Tannersville, PA 18372. This proposal involves the permitting of a new well to serve the proposed North Ridge Water System. The system includes disinfection and a storage tank along with the associated distribution system. It is located in Jackson Township, Monroe County. Permit to Operate Issued: April 17, 1996.
Permit No. 4595504. Public water supply. Lynwood Acres Mobile Park, c/o Dennis Dougherty, Owner, R. R. 1, Box 1444, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. This proposal involves the addition of system improvements to include a new well source, a 30 thousand gallon stand pipe, two system booster pumps and three hydromatic tanks. It is located in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County. Permit to Operate Issued: April 29, 1996.
Permit No. 4596501. Public water supply. Tobyhanna Army Depot, c/o Thomas Wildoner, Environmental Protection Specialist, Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Blvd., Tobyhanna, PA 18466. This proposal involves addition of chemicals such as caustic soda, lime, sodium bicarbonate and zinc orthophosphate in an intent to reduce lead and copper corrosion in the system. It is located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. Permit to Operate Issued: April 24, 1996.
Permit No. 5296501. Public water supply. Lehman-Pike Development, Saw Creek System, c/o Bryan Fisk, VP, P. O. Box 447, Bushkill, PA 18324. This proposal involves the addition of caustic soda at entry point 101 and 109 to reduce lead and copper corrosion in the system. It is located in Lehman/Middle Smithfield Townships, Pike/Monroe Counties. Permit to Operate Issued: April 30, 1996.
Permit No. 6495503. Public water supply. Paupackan Lake Water Company, c/o Fred Suter, HCR Box 201A, Hawley, PA 18428. This proposal involves the permitting of a public water supply consisting of six wells and the distribution system. Disinfection will be provided. It is located in Hawley Borough, Wayne County. Permit to Operate Issued: April 22, 1996.
Northcentral Field Operations, Environmental Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
A. 1496501. Spring Township Water Authority, 1309 Blanchard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Spring Township, Centre County. This permit involves the construction of a 500,000 gallon finished water storage reservoir.
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate
Sections 302 and 303 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (the 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 to responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
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 Steve Curcio at (814) 332-6816. 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:
Northwest Regional Office: John Fruehstorfer, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. (814) 332-6648.
Spang Specialty Metal Plant, 154 Eastbrook Lane, East Butler, PA 16029, Summit Twp., Butler County, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate Sediment contaminated with Heavy Metals. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Background Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Butler Eagle in March of 1996.
Opening of the Administrative Record; Prompt Interim Response Under the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act
P & H Automotive
Hellam Township, York CountyThe Department of Environmental Protection (Department or DEP), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1305) is initiating a prompt interim response at the P & H Automotive site.
The P & H Automotive site is located along Route 463 in Hellam Township, York County, PA. The site is an abandoned auto body shop bordered by commercial property on the south, agricultural land use on the west and north and residential property on the east. There are approximately 25 drums of unknown material and an undetermined quantity of contaminated soil.
DEP considered several alternative interim responses including: 1) no action, under which all hazardous wastes and substances would remain in place; 2) limited action which would prevent access to the drums and contaminated soils; and 3) waste removal which involves taking action to remove drums and contaminated soils, as well as arranging for the treatment and/or disposal and cleaning of the concrete floor in the drum storage area.
The Department determined that the no action alternative (1) and limited action alternative (2) would not be protective of human health and the environment.
Therefore, DEP proposes to characterize and remove the hazardous wastes and substances from the site. This action (3) would remove the direct contact threat of exposure. This would also prevent the spread of contamination.
The Administrative Record which contains information about the site and which supports DEP's decision to perform a prompt interim response action at the site is available for public review and comment. The Administrative Record is located at Kreutz Creek Library, located at 66 Walnut Springs Road, York, PA and is available for review during normal hours of operation. The Administrative Record may also be reviewed at the Department's Southcentral Regional Office at One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, by contacting Barbara Faletti at (717) 657-4592. Written comments about the proposed action at this site should be submitted to Barbara Faletti at One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9333 before August 30, 1996.
Additionally, the public will have the opportunity to present oral comments at a public hearing. The public hearing has been scheduled for July 2, 1996, at 7 p.m. at the Hellam Township Building, located at 44 Walnut Springs Road, York, PA. Persons wishing to present oral comments must register on or before June 27, 1996, by calling Mary Ann Fischer at (717) 541-7969. If no person registers to present oral comments by June 27, 1996, the hearing will not be held. Persons interested in learning if anyone has registered, and if a hearing will be held, should contact Mary Ann Fischer at (717) 541-7969 after June 27, 1996.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing scheduled for July 2, 1996, and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact Mary Ann Fischer at (717) 541-7969, or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
The Department is providing this notice under sections 505(b) and 506(b) of the HSCA, and publication of this notice initiates the 90-day comment period on the Administrative Record, as provided under that Act.
Extended Submission Date for County Recycling Coordinator Grant Applications under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act
The Department of Environmental Protection announces an extension of the deadline date for 1995 County Recycling Coordinator Grant applications under section 903 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) (53 P. S. § 4009.903). The deadline date has been extended to 3 p.m., June 30, 1996. Applications received after that date will not be considered. Applications must be on forms provided by the Department. All grant awards will be predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by section 701 of Act 101 and the availability of monies in the Recycling Fund.
Grant funds may not exceed 50% of the approved cost of the county recycling coordinator's salary and expenses incurred on or after January 1, 1995, to December 31, 1995. The following duties of county recycling coordinators will be considered approvable for reimbursement:
1. Proving technical assistance to municipalities on developing and implementing waste reduction and recycling programs.
2. Developing recycling and waste reduction public education programs.
3. Assisting municipalities in identifying recyclable materials to be marketed and locating markets.
4. Assisting municipalities in preparing recycling grant applications.
5. Assisting municipalities with developing and coordinating leaf collection and composting programs and identifying markets for compost.
6. Serving as contact for recycling questions within the county.
7. Identifying and encouraging opportunities for inter-municipal cooperation and cooperative efforts with other organizations to further waste reduction and recycling.
8. Collecting data on municipal recycling programs within the county and on commercial, institutional and municipal establishment recycling, and recycling at community activities, and reporting the data to the Department.
9. Speaking to school, community, business and government organizations about recycling and waste reduction.
10. Identifying sources of recyclable products and products made of recycled materials and encouraging the use of those items.
11. Developing recycling programs for special materials such as used oil, tires, household hazardous waste and white goods.
12. Developing education materials on household hazardous waste.
13. Develping waste reduction and reuse programs.
14. Assisting the county in developing and implementing the recycling components of the solid waste plan.
15. Participating in and coordinating where appropriate recycling training programs, workshops and conferences including household hazardous waste.
16. Maintaining communications with other recycling coordinators and municipal waste management professionals.
Inquiries concerning this notice should be directed to Evelyn D'Elia, Recycling and Markets Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Applications submitted under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Lee Park, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
A. 100973. USA Waste Hauling of PA, Inc. 2960 East Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137. This major permit modification is to re-issue the permit currently held by Quick-Way, Inc., to USA Waste Hauling of Philadelphia, Inc., facility located in The City of Philadelphia. Application received in the Southeast Regional Office on May 9, 1996.
Applications received for Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify or reactivate air contaminant sources.
Regional Office: Southeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
There is a 30-day comment period from this date of publication.
The Department intends to issue an air quality operating permit for the air contaminant sources and associated air cleaning devices described below for the specified companies.
Permit: 09-314-001A
Source: Existing Process Detackifier System
Company: 3M
Location: Bristol
County: Bucks
Permit: 15-310-040
Source: Molding Grinding Operation
Company: Lukens Steel
Location: South Coatesville
County: Chester
Permit: 46-313-138
Source: Two Shell Freezers
Company: Merck, Inc.
Location: Upper Gwynedd
County: Montgomery
Applications under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify or reactivate air contaminant sources or to install Air Cleaning Devices.
Regional Office: Southeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality Control, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
There is a 30-day comment period from this date of publication.
09-303-028. On April 1, 1996, an application was received from Bucks County Crushed Stone Co., Inc. (203 Second Street, P. O. Box 196, Penns Park, PA 18969) for the construction of a batch asphalt plant to be located in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County.
46-323-018. On April 29, 1996, an application was received from Superior Tube Company (3900 Germantown Pike, Evansburg, PA 18930) for the installation of a radiac cut off saw to be located in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County.
23-330-006. On May 3, 1996, an application was received from Cherokee Biotechnology, Inc. (P. O. Box 1901, West Chester, PA 19403) for the construction of a Soil Decontamination Process to be located in City of Chester, Delaware County.
46-318-036A. On May 8, 1996, an application was received from Stabilus (721 Dresher Road, Horsham, PA 19013) for the construction of an auto electrostatic paint line to be located in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County.
46-320-032. On May 9, 1996, an application was received from Handelok Bag Company (87 Commerce Drive, Telford, PA 18936) for the modification of a flexographic printing press to be located in Telford Borough, Montgomery County.
Regional Office: Northcentral Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
14-399-013C. Construction of an automatic ceramic chip capacitor nickel/tin plating line and associated air cleaning device (a scrubber) by Murata Electronics North America, Inc. (1900 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801) in Ferguson Township, Centre County.
55-318-007D. Construction of two automatic wood kitchen cabinet finishing line spray booths to be controlled by an existing air cleaning device (a thermal fume incinerator) by Wood Mode, Inc. (1 Second Street, Kreamer, PA 17833) in Middlecreek Township, Snyder County.
Applications under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations for an operating permit to comply with 25 Pa. Code § 129.91 for Reasonable Available Control Technology.
Regional Office: Southeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality Control, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
There is a 30-day comment period from this date of publication.
OP-46-0013A. On April 24, 1996, an application was received from Hatfield Quality Meats (P. O. Box 902, Hatfield, PA 19044) for the construction of Facility VOC/NOx RACT to be located in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County.
OP-46-0079. On April 25, 1996, an application was received from U. S. Department of the Navy (Code 20, Naval Air Station, JRB Willow Grove, PA 19440) for the construction of Facility VOC/NOx RACT to be located in Horsham Township, Montgomery County.
Notice of Action to be Taken
Plan Approval Application No. 09-328-009 Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44, the Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to Blue Mountain Power, LP, 2500 City West Boulevard, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042, to construct an electrical generation plant and associated air pollution control devices as described in the Applicant's application of March 27, 1995, at their Blue Mountain Power Plant located at East Pumping Station Road, Richland Township, Bucks County.
Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, this plant will not emit in excess of:
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 94.8 tons per year; Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): 31.5 tons per year; Carbon Monoxide (CO): 97.3 tons per year; Sulfur Oxides (SOx expressed
as SO2):64.2 tons per year; Particulate Matters (PM): 72.9 tons per year; Ammonia emissions (NH3). 71.3 tons per year. The plant is regulated under the Department's New Source Review Rules and Regulations, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E. It requires that the plant employ the current lowest achievable emission rate (LAER) for VOC and NOx emission control. If approval to construct the plant is granted, the Department will prohibit its operation until sufficient emission offset credits for VOC and NOx emissions are provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of Subchapter E. Copies of the application, DEP's analyses and other documents used in evaluation of the application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the address shown below. Contact Mildred Devoue at (610) 832-6267.
In order to assure compliance with the applicable standards and to limit the Potential to Emit of air contaminants from the plant, DEP will place the following conditions on the Plan Approval:
Source Description
1. one 153 MW combustion turbine fueled with natural gas or No. 2 fuel oil using water injection and dry low NOx combustors for NOx control
2. one duct burner fired with natural gas using low NOx burners and for NOx control
3. one waste heat recovery steam generator with Selective Catalytic Reduction System for NOx control and an Oxidation Catalyst System for CO and VOC control.
4. one 9.7 million Btu per hour auxiliary boiler
5. one 2.33 million Btu per hour natural gas heater
6. two 2.4 MW (each) emergency diesel generators
7. one 280HP diesel fire pump
New Source Review Requirement
Prohibition on start up of the plant until emission offset credits of 41 tons per year of VOC and 122 tons per year of NOx are obtained.
Emission Limitations
1. From heat recovery steam generator stack at 100% base load
4.0 ppm NOx at 15% O2 while firing natural gas
8.4 ppm NOx at 15% O2 while firing No. 2 fuel oil
4.4 ppm VOC at 15% O2 while firing No. 2 fuel oil
16.0 ppm CO at 15% O2 while firing No. 2 fuel oil
10 ppm NH3 at 15% O2
2. Emission limits apply at all times except during startup and shut down and fuel transfer.
Operating Requirements to limit the Potential to Emit:
1. limited operating hours of the combustion turbine for firing No. 2 fuel oil to 1,080 hours per year
2. limited operating hours for using the duct burner to 2,928 hours per year burning natural gas only
3. special operating requirements for each air cleaning device.
Certified Emission Monitoring Requirements:
Certified emission monitoring is required for NOx, CO, NH3 emissions and the O2 content in the heat recovery system generator exhaust gases
Test Requirements:
To determine the emission rate for each pollutant listed in Emission Limitations
Recordkeeping Requirements:
Recordkeeping is required for operating hours and fuel usage.
Any person wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to the address shown below. Each written comment shall include the following:
1. Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
2. Identification of the proposed Plan Approval (specify Plan Approval No. 09-328-009).
3. Concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
Requests for a public fact finding conference or hearing may also be made by writing DEP at: Francine Carlini, Regional Manager, Air Quality, Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242. A public conference may be held, if DEP in its discretion decides that such conference is warranted on the basis of the information received. All persons who have submitted comments or have requested a conference will be notified of the decision to hold such a conference by publication in this newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. (DEP contact for additional information or to obtain a draft copy of the proposed Plan Approval at same address and (610) 941-5121 Xiaoyin Sun)
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 request 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.
District Mining Operations, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.
Coal Applications Received
11960105. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous strip-auger mine in Reade and Beccaria Townships, Cambria and Clearfield Counties, affecting 440.0 acres, receiving stream Turner Run and Clear Creek, tributary to Clearfield Creek and Clearfield Creek, application received May 10, 1996.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
17960107. Bermuda Triangle, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 247, Clearfield, PA 16830), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County, affecting 40.7 acres, receiving streams unnamed stream to West Branch Susquehanna River, application received May 6, 1996.
17960108. Cougar Contracting, Inc. (P. O. Box 217, Houtzdale, Pa 16651), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine permit in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 9.3 acres, receiving streams unnamed streams to Muddy Run, application received May 6, 1996.
Mining and Reclamation, 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
56841316. Top Grade Fuel, Inc. (R. D. 2, Box 55A, Dunbar, PA 15431), to renew the permit for the Black Mountain bituminous deep mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, no additional discharge. Application received May 6, 1996.
30743701. J & L Steel Company/Nemacolin Mines Corporation, (c/o LTV Steel Company, Inc., 2800 North Main St. Ext., Washington, PA 15301), to renew the permit for the Nemacolin Mine CRDA in Cumberland Township, Greene County for reclamation only, no additional discharge. Application received May 6, 1996.
Mineral Resources Management--District Mining, Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
54830702R2. Swatara Coal Company, (P. O. Box 246, Tremont, PA 17981), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse disposal/processing facility in Reilly Township, Schuylkill County affecting 180.4 acres, receiving stream--Swatara Creek. Application received March 21, 1996.
54851342R2. Little Buck Coal Co., (R. D. 4, Box 395, Pine Grove, PA 17963), renewal of an existing deep mine operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream--None. Application received March 25, 1996.
54851340R. Neumeister Coal Co., (R. D. 1, Box 327-0, Ashland, PA 17921), renewal of an existing deep mine operation in Foster Township, Schuylkill County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Renewal issued March 26, 1996.
54851311R2. R & K Coal Company, (278 Main Street, Joliett, PA 17981), renewal of an existing deep mine operation in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County affecting 1.4 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received March 26, 1996.
40960201. Continental Energy Associates, (R. D. 1, Box 381-B, Hazleton, PA 18201), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County affecting 32.0 acres, receiving stream--Black Creek. Application received March 27, 1996.
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.
Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and 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.
E10-236. Encroachment. Cranberry Township, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, Pa 16066-6499. To remove two accumulated gravel bars to reduce the potential for flooding in Brush Run (WWF). One of the gravel bars is approximately 300 linear feet in length and is located 115 feet upstream of the Rochester Road Bridge (S. R. 3022) across Brush Run to approximately 140 feet downstream of the bridge (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.3 inches; W: 16.6 inches). The other gravel bar is approximately 250 linear feet in length and is located approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the Rochester Road (SR3022) Bridge (Mars PA Quadrangle N: 12.9 inches; W: 16.65 inches), located in Cranberry Township, Butler County.
E24-195. Encroachment. St. Marys Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 1994, St. Marys, PA 15857-1994. To remove a gravel bar (approximately 165 linear feet from Elk Creek (CWF), and to install and maintain a high flow channel (approximately 300 linear feet), a 385-foot long by average height 6 feet high dike, and approximately 300 linear feet of stream bank stabilization as part of a project to protect the St. Marys wastewater treatment facility from flood flows in Elk Creek. The project is located adjacent to the wastewater treatment facility approximately 4,400 feet west of the intersection of S. R. 0120 and S. R. 0255 on St. Marys, PA Quadrangle N: 8.5 inches; W: 1.05 inches) located in St. Marys Borough, Elk County.
E24-190. Encroachment. Highland Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 148, James City, PA 16734. To construct and maintain a 6-inch diameter PVC outfall pipe with a rock riprap energy dissipator along the left bank of a tributary to Wolf Run from the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facility in the Village of James City approximately 3,800 feet southwest of the intersection of T-457 and S. R. 68 (James City, PA Quadrangle N: 21.1 inches; W: 12.3 inches) located in Highland Township, Elk County.
E24-193. Encroachment. Bonita M. Luchs Horchen, R. D. 1, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. To construct and maintain a terraced 3-tier flower garden and stream bank protection extending downstream from S. R. 1004 approximately 200 feet along the right bank of Indian Run north of the Borough of Johnsonburg (Wilcox, PA Quadrangle N: 1.25 inches; W: 4.25 inches) located in Ridgway Township, Elk County.
E25-535. Encroachment. R. A. Orlando Real Estate, 1545 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie, PA 16509. To fill a DeMinimus area of wetland for the construction of a residence on an 80-foot wide by 125-foot long lot at 5313 Cider Mill Road in Heritage Hill Estates (Erie South, PA Quadrangle N: 17.5 inches; W: 3.9 inches) located in Millcreek Township, Erie County.
E33-174. Encroachment. Brockway Borough, 501 Main Street, Brockway, PA 15824. To rehabilitate, maintain and utilize an existing abandoned railroad bridge across Little Toby Creek (CWF) as part of a pedestrian crossing associated with the Clarion River--Little Toby Creek rails to trails project. The bridge is located across Little Toby Creek approximately 3,100 feet northwest of the intersection of S. R. 0028 and S. R. 0219 in Brockway Borough (Carman, PA Quadrangle N: 0.4 inch; W: 6.45 inches) located in Brockway Borough, Jefferson County.
E37-107. Encroachment. New Castle Sanitation Authority, 110 East Washington Street, New Castle, PA 16101. To construct and maintain fill within two areas of the floodway and floodplain of the Mahoning River for the expansion of the levee system surrounding the existing City of New Castle Wastewater Treatment Plant located between the Mahoning River with Montgomery Avenue approximately 0.75 mile upstream of the confluence with the Shenango River (Bessemer, PA Quadrangle N: 16.75 inches; W: 1.65 inches) located in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County.
E43-250. Encroachment. Grove City Country Club, Box 427, 73 Country Club Road, Grove City, PA 16127. To install and maintain a 20-foot clear span concrete beam bridge across an Exceptional Value wetland as part of a permanent golf cart crossing. Installation of this bridge will include DeMinimus wetland impacts associated with bridge abutment placement. The project is located approximately 1,400 feet southwest of the Grove City Country Clubhouse. (Grove City, PA Quadrangle N: 3.5 inches; W: 16.0 inches) in Pine Township, Mercer County.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] E43-251. Encroachment. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 1-0, 1140 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323-1289. To remove existing structure and to construct and maintain a 56.5-foot clear span pre stressed concrete box beam bridge with an average underclearance of 9.5 feet on a 90 degree skew across Otter Creek. The project is located across Otter Creek on S. R. 0062 approximately 6,500 feet northeast of the intersection of S. R. 0019 and S. R. 0062 in Mercer (Mercer, PA Quadrangle N: 22.0 inches; W: 13.1 inches) in Coolspring Township, Mercer County.
E62-322. Encroachment. Sugar Grove Township Supervisors, R. D. 3, Box 50, Sugar Grove, PA 16350. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete adjacent box beam bridge having a single clear span of 33.5 feet and an average underclearance of 8.5 feet on a 65 degree skew across Stillwater Creek on Stillwater Road (T-539) approximately 1 mile west of the S. R. 957 (Sugar Grove, PA Quadrangle N: 19.9 inches; W: 16.3 inches) located in Sugar Grove Township, Warren County.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-5485.
E45-281A. Encroachment. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Zug, 1164 St. Andrews Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. To amend Permit No. E45-281 to include the placement and maintenance of approximately 450 L. F. of 2-inch diameter low pressure sanitary sewer line in PFO wetlands to serve a proposed single-family residence. The project is located at Lot 309 in Pocono Lake Preserve on the western side of Pocono Lake, approximately 900 feet southeast of S. R. 0940 (Blakeslee, PA Quadrangle N: 20.3 inches; W: 1.85 inches) in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County (Philadelphia District, Army Corps of Engineers).
Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E15-513. Encroachment. Craig J. Arbaugh, 46 Stable Drive, Elverson, PA 19520. To reconstruct and maintain an approximately 58.0 foot long steel or reinforced concrete bridge with two reinforced concrete abutments and one reinforced concrete pier across Perkins Run (HQ, TSF, MF) to provide an access to a proposed single family dwelling. The site is situated approximately 1,050 feet SE of the intersection of Woods Drive and Bollinger Drive (Wagontown USGS Quadrangle N: 21.5 inches; W: 11.00 inches) in West Nantmeal Township, Chester 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, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Permits Issued
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, telephone (610) 832-6130.
NPDES Permit No. PA0013081. Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste. Scott Paper Company, Front Street and Avenue of The States, Chester, PA 19013 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in the City of Chester, Delaware County into the Delaware River Estuary Zone 4 and Chester Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0056685. Industrial waste. SEPTA-Victory Avenue Terminal, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County to Cobbs Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0026247. Amendment No. 2. Sewerage. Hatfield Township Municipal Authority, 3200 Advance Lane, Colmar, PA 18915 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County to the west branch of Neshaminy Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0011657. Industrial waste. PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, P. O. Box 8699, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8699 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County to the Schuylkill River, Delaware River Estuary Zone 4.
NPDES Permit No. PA0050351. Sewerage. Avonwheel Mobile Home Park, 310 North High Street, West Chester, PA 19380 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in London Grove Township, Chester County to an unnamed tributary to East Branch White Clay Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0020460. Amendment No. 2. Sewerage. Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Authority, 180 Maple Avenue, P. O. Box 31, Sellersville, PA 18960 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County to the East Branch Perkiomen Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0043818. Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste. Geological Reclamation Operations and Waste Systems, Inc., 1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Falls Township, Bucks County to the Delaware River (Zone 2).
NPDES Permit No. PA0035769. Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste. Moyer Packing Company, 249 Allentown Road, P. O. Box 395, Souderton, PA 18964-0385 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Franconia Township, Montgomery County to Skippack Creek and an unnamed tributary to Skippack Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0011894. Industrial waste. Dal-Tile International, 1000 Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County to an unnamed tributary to the west branch of Neshaminy Creek.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.
NPDES Permit No. PA0221966. Sewage. Motheral, Inc., 400 Hastings Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Middlesex Township, Butler County to an unnamed tributary to Glade Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0005029. Industrial waste. Pennsylvania Electric Company, Piney Generating Station, Piney Reservoir, Clarion, PA 16214 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Piney Township, Clarion County to Clarion River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0004766. Industrial waste. National Forge Company, One Front Street, Irvine, PA 16329 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County, to Brokenstraw Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0020401. Sewage. Johnsonburg Municipal Authority, 532 Market Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Johnsonburg, Elk County to Clarion River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0104191. Industrial waste. National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, Heath Compressor Station, 1100 State Street, P. O. Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Heath Township, Jefferson County to Callen Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0090336. Industrial waste. Mars Borough Water Treatment Plant, P. O. Box 395, Mars, PA 16046 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Adams Township, Butler County to Breakneck Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0209775. Sewage. Church of Jesus Christ in God, R. D. 2, Box 766, Meadville, PA 16335 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Rome Township, Crawford County to an unnamed tributary to McLaughlin Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0005053. Industrial waste. Pennsylvania Electric Company, Warren Generating Station, 2325 Pennsylvania Avenue, West Extension, Warren, PA 16365 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Conewango Township, Warren County to the Allegheny River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0031640. Sewage. General McLane School District, 11771 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Washington Township, Erie County to an unnamed tributary to Conneauttee Creek.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
NPDES Permit No. PA0003549. Industrial waste, CNG Transmission Corporation, P. O. Box 2450, 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WB 26302-2450 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Oakford Station, Salem Township, Westmoreland County to Beaver Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0205079. Industrial waste. Daily Juice Products, 1 Daily Way, Verona, PA 15147 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Verona Borough, Allegheny County to Plum Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0026913. Sewage. The Municipal Authority of the City of McKeesport, 100 Atlantic Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at McKeesport Water Pollution Control Plant, City of McKeesport, Allegheny County to Monongahela River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0027111. Amendment No. 1. Sewage, Municipal Sanitary Authority of the City of New Kensington, 120 Logans Ferry Road, New Kensington, PA 15068 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at New Kensington Sewage Treatment Plant, City of New Kensington, Westmoreland County.
NPDES Permit No. PA0217271. Sewage, Ohio Township Sanitary Authority, 1719 Roosevelt Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Kilbuck Run Sewage Treatment Plant, Sewickley Hills Borough, Allegheny County to Kilbuck Run.
Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, telephone (717) 327-3664.
Permit No. NPDES PAG044870. Sewerage. Arnold D. Duck, Jr., 4256 Route 973 East, Williamsport, PA 17701. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from single family residence. Facility located in Hepburn Township, Lycoming County.
Permit No. NPDES PAG044864. Sewerage. Allen M. DeLosa, R. D. 2, Box 466, Gillett, PA 16925. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from single family residence. Facility located in Well Township, Bradford County.
Permit No. NPDES PAG044868. Sewerage. Carol L. Reamsnyder, R. R. 4, Box 369, Williamsport, PA 17701. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from single family residence. Facility located in Susquehanna Township, Lycoming County.
Permit No. NPDES PAG044865. Sewerage. Thomas H. Whitenight, Sr., R. D. 1, Box 188, Catawissa, PA 17820. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from single family residence. Facility located in Roaring Creek Township, Columbia County.
Permit No. NPDES PAG044862. Sewerage. Gregory L. Gilbert, R. D. 2, Box 666, Muncy, PA 17756. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from single family residence. Facility located in Muncy Township, Lycoming County.
Permit No. NPDES PAG044866. Sewerage. Homer L. Parker, R. D 1, Box 156, Roaring Branch, PA 17765. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from single family residence. Facility located in Union Township, Tioga County.
Permit No. NPDES PAG044863. Sewerage. Tim L. Baysore, R. R. 1, Box 257, Montoursville, PA 17754. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from single family residence. Facility located in Upper Fairfield Township, Lycoming County.
Permit No. NPDES PAG044869. Sewerage. Rodney J. Martz, R. D. 5, Montoursville, PA 17754. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from single family residence. Facility located in Fairfield Township, Lycoming County.
Permit No. NPDES PAG044858. Sewerage. Josie and Archmimedes Garbes, R. D. 2, 80 Bull Run Road, Danville, PA 17821. Has been approved for construction of a single family residence. Facility located in Valley Township, Montour County.
Permit No. NPDES PA0033316. Sewerage. Knittle Enterprises, Terry W. Knittle, R. R. 1, Box 184, Williamsport, PA 17701-9730. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from facility located in Eldred Township, Lycoming County.
Permit No. NPDES PA0036773. Sewerage. Shinglehouse Borough, James Marzo, P. O. Box 156, Shinglehouse, PA 16748. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from facility located in Shinglehouse Borough, Potter County.
Permit No. NPDES PA0114740. Industrial waste. Richard T. Subasic, Consumers Pennsylvania Water Company, Roaring Creek Division, 204 East Sunbury Street, Shamokin, PA 17882. Has made a name change to facility located in Coal Township, Northumberland County.
The following NPDES Individual Permits for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities have been issued.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream PAS 10U051 Osram Sylvania, Inc.
100 Endicott Street
Danvers, MA 01923Northampton Co.
Bethlehem TownshipMonocacy Creek PAS 10U050 Triple Net Investments, L P.
c/o J. G. Petrucci Co., Inc.
171 Route 173
Asbury, NJ 08802Northampton Co.
Hanover Twp.Monocacy Creek PAS10U047 Prime Development Corp.
824 Eighth Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018-3520Northampton Co.
Borough of BathMonocacy Creek Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, telephone (610) 832-6130.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit No. Name and Address Municipality Stream PAS10-J013 Claude deBotton
1604 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103Edgmont Township
Delaware CountyCrum Creek PAS10-T062 K. Hovnanian at Perkioment II, Inc.
207 Hackney Lane
Schwenksville, PA 19473Perkiomen Township
Montgomery CountySchoolhouse Run PAS10-G163 John R. Caldiron
1995 Little Elk Creek Road
Oxford, PA 19363East Nottingham Township
Chester CountyLittle Creek PAS10-G178 Willis Farm Partnership
42 Lloyd Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355Elk Township
Chester CountyTributary to Big
Elk CreekPAS10-G180 Henry S. Belber, II
229 West Lancaster Avenue
Devon, PA 19333East Goshen Township
Chester CountyEast Branch of
Ridley CreekPAS10-G182 Birch Run, Inc.
99 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106West Vincent Township
Chester CountyTributary of Birch
Run/French CreekPAS10-G189 Emidio Frezzo, Jr.
Newark Road and Maple Lane
P. O. Box 480
Toughkenamon, PA
19374-0480Londonderry Township
Chester CountyUnnamed
Tributary East
Branch Big Elk
Creek/Juniata
River BasinPAS10-G169 Greater Chester Valley Soccer Association
728 Providence Road
Malvern, PA 19355Willistown Township
Chester CountyRidley Creek
The following approvals from coverage under NPDES Individual Permit for Discharge of Stormwater from Construction Activities have been issued.
Northcentral Region: Water Management, Soils and Waterways Section, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit No. Name and Address Municipality Stream Corning Incorporated Pulteney St.
Corning, NY 14831Centre County
College TownshipLogan Branch,
Spring CreekPAS101907 Coploff and Stern Partnership
R. R. 1, Box 411
Lock Haven, PA 17745Bald Eagle Township
Clinton CountyNorth Fork
Tangascootack CreekPAS106603 Ward Manufacturing, Inc.
P. O. Box 9
Blossburg, PA 16912-0009Lawrence Township
Tioga CountyUnt. to Tioga River
Industrial waste and sewerage actions under The Clean Stream Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Permits Issued
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.
Permit No. 1596402. Sewerage. West Brandywine Township Municipal Authority, 199 Lafayette Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Construction and operation of a sewer conveyance system and pump station located in West Brandywine Township, Chester County to serve West Brandywine Township Municipal Authority.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.
WQM Permit No. 1096403. Sewage. Motheral, Inc., 400 Hastings Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. This project is for the construction and operation of a wastewater treatment facility in Middlesex Township, Butler County.
WQM Permit No. 1096404. Sewage. Timberlee Valley Sanitary Company, Inc., R. D. 3, Evans City, PA 16033. This project is for plans to construct a sewage treatment plant and conveyance system in Connoquenessing Township, Butler County.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
Permit No. 6594201. Industrial waste, Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Division of Allegheny Ludlum Corporation, 100 River Road, Brackenridge, PA 15104. Construction of specialty steel manufacturing located in the Borough of Vandergrift, Westmoreland County to serve the Vandergrift Plant (Line Nos. 90 and 91--Annealing + Pickling).
Permit No. 6571417. Amendment No. 1. Sewerage, Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority, 1200 Pine Camp Road, Leechburg, PA 15656. Construction of aeration tank conversion (to provide two aerobic digesters) located in the Township of Allegheny Westmoreland County to serve the Kiski Valley STP.
Northcentral Regional Office: 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Grit Building, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3664.
Permit No. WQM1770404-T1-A1. Sewerage. Montour Auto Service Company, 122 Broad Street, Montoursville, PA 17754. Permit has been amended for the small flow sewer treatment plant at Kylertown service station located in Cooper Township, Clearfield County.
Permit No. WQM 1496405. Sewerage. James C. Walck, 1245 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801. Has been authorized to construct a single family residence sewer system. Facilities located in Union Township, Centre County.
Permit No. WQM 4996401. Sewerage. Laree and Darryl Croutharmel, R. R. 1, Box 1254, Herndon, PA 16830. Has been authorized to construct a single family residence sewer system. Facilities located in Jordan Township, Northumberland County.
Permit No. WQM-4796401. Sewerage. Mr. and Mrs. Archimedes Garbes, R. D. 2, 80 Bull Run Road, Danville, PA 17821. Has been authorized to construct a single family residence sewer system. Facility located in Valley Township, Montour County.
Permit No. WQM 4185405-T4. Sewerage, Tim L. Baysore, R. R. 1, Box 257, Montoursville, PA. Has been transferred from McCormick to Baysore, a single family residence sewer system. Facilities located in Upper Fairfield Township, Lycoming County.
Permit No. WQM4991203-T1. Industrial waste. Richard Subasic, Consumers Pennsylvania Water Company, Roaring Creek Division, 204 East Sunbury Street, Shamokin, PA 17872. Has made a name change to facility located in Coal Township, Northumberland County.
Plan approval granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20).
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
Location: Keisterville/Menallen Township, Fayette County.
The Menallen Township Sewage Authority proposes to construct sanitary sewers, a pump station, and force main to serve the existing Village of Keisterville in Menallen Township, Fayette County. The purpose of the project is to eliminate the discharge of untreated and inadequately treated sewage from direct discharges and malfunctioning on-lot septic systems. Treatment will be provided at the existing Upper Middletown STP in accordance with NPDES Permit PA0205931.
Application for funding of this project is to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund. The Department's review of the Sewage Facilities Plan 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: Southwest intersection of Centerport Road and Tower Road in Centre Township, Berks County.
Project Description: Approval of a revision to the Official Sewage Plan of Centre Township, Berks County. Project involves a 57 lot residential subdivision on 58.76 acres to generate 57 EDUs or 22,800 gallons per day in sewage flows to be treated by a package sewage treatment plant with a discharge to an intermittent stream tributary to Irish Creek. The point of discharge is located 85 feet east of the Ohlinger Spring. The project name is Jordan Crossing and the DEP Code Number is C3-06926-069-3.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2553.
Branch Township, Schylkill County.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has completed its review of the April 1996 Version of the Act 537 Official Sewage Facilities Plan (Plan) for Branch Township, Schuylkill County. The Plan was prepared by Alfred Benesch and Company and adopted by Township Resolution No. 6, dated October 26, 1995, and 6A dated December 11, 1995, as amended. The Department's review of the Plan has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from the proposal and planning approval is hereby granted for the project.
The Plan was undertaken to address the environmental problems related to raw sewage discharges from the nonpermitted sewage collection system (wildcat) and malfunctioning onlot sewage disposal systems in study areas such as Lewellyn, West West Terrace, Dodentown, Phoenix Park, New Minersville and Stein's Mill.
The chosen alternative (Alternative IV) consists of the following work:
1. Construction of a sanitary sewage collection system and a 200,000 gallons per day (gpd) extended aeration treatment plant in Lewellyn to serve 599 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) in Lewellyn, West West Terrace, Dodentown and Phoenix Park. The treated effluent will be discharged into the west branch of Schuylkill River.
2. Construction of a sanitary sewage collection system and a 5,000 gpd package treatment plant to serve 19 EDUs in the Stein's Mill study area. The treated effluent will be discharged into Muddy Branch Creek.
3. Construction of a sewage collection and conveyance system to serve 54 EDUs in the New Minersville study area. This new sewer will be tied into the Minersville Sewer Authority's existing collection system. The sewage from this area will be treated at the Authority's existing 1 million gallons per day (1 mgd) capacity treatment plant.
In accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20) (Act 537), and Chapter 71 of the Department's Rules and Regulations, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 71, the Department will hold Branch Township responsible for complete and timely implementation of the chosen alternative.
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, telephone (610) 832-6130.
Permit No. 4696502. Public water supply. Pottstown Borough Authority, Robert Jones, Borough Manager, City Hall, 241 East King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464. This proposal involves the upgrade of Pottstown Borough's existing water system. The project includes the construction of a booster station and approximately 2,300 feet of 16-inch water main. Also two booster pumps will be installed in Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County.
Type of Facility: Community water system.
Consulting Engineer: Smith Environmental Technical Corporation, One Plymouth Meeting, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
Permit to Construct Issued: May 13, 1996.
Permit No. 4696504. Public water supply. Merck & Company, Inc. P. O. Box 4, West Point, PA 19486. This proposal involves the installation of corrosion control treatment to the Merck & Company's potable water system at its West Point plant. Two pH monitors will be installed. One will be installed at the storage tank and the other will be installed at the distribution pump discharge in the Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County.
Type of Facility: Corrosion control treatment.
Consulting Engineer: Water Control Associates, Inc., 323 New Road, Suite One, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Permit to Construct Issued: May 13, 1996.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Supply and Community Health, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
Permit No. 6393503. Public water supply. Marianna Municipal Water Works, P. O. Box 368, Marianna, PA 15345.
Type of Facility: 0.5 MG water storage tank.
Consulting Engineer: Nichols & Slagle Engineering, Inc., 980 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 101, Westmark Building, Moon Township, PA 15108.
Permit to Operate Issued: May 10, 1996.
Permit No. 3094501. Public water supply. Mount Morris Water and Sewage Authority, P. O. Box 340, Mount Morris, PA 15349.
Type of Facility: Water storage tank.
Permit to Operate: May 10, 1996.
Permit No. 0389505-A2. Public water supply. Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 800 West Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.
Type of Facility: Potassium permanganate feed pumps for the control of zebra mussels.
Permit to Construct Issued: May 10, 1996.
Permit No. 1196503. Public water supply. Municipal Authority of the Borough of Portage, 606 Cambria Street, Portage, PA 15946.
Type of Facility: Bens Creek Well No. 1 and Martindale Well No. 1.
Permit to Construct Issued: May 7, 1996.
Permit No. 0489503. Public water supply. Cole Mobile Home Park, Clifford Cole, Owner, R. D. 1, Box 35, Darlington, PA 16115.
Type of Facility: Cole Mobile Home Park.
Permit to Operate Issued: May 7, 1996.
Permit No. 0488508. Public water supply. Ankrom Acres Mobile Home Park, R. D. 1, Box 119, Clinton, PA 15026.
Type of Facility: Ankrom Acres water supply.
Consulting Engineer: Shoup Engineering, Inc., 329 Summerfield Drive, Baden, PA 15005.
Permit to Operate Issued: May 14, 1996.
Submission of Final Reports on Attainment of Background and Statewide Health Standards (Sections 302(e)(2) and 303(h)(2)).
The following final reports were submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (P. L. 4, No. 2) (35 P. S. § 6026.101 et seq.).
Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (the 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 non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed, and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning the final report, 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 reports.
Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4592.
Pennsylvania Power and Light Pole 24869S34513, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. Pennsylvania Power and Light Company, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Approval of determination of applicability under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904), and residual waste regulations for a general permit to operate residual waste processing facilities and the beneficial use of residual waste other than coal ash.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, 14th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301.
General Permit Determination of Applicability No. WMGR017D001. Danville Municipal Authority, 12 West Market Street, Danville, PA 17821, under permit WMGR017 issued to City of Lebanon water Authority for the beneficial use of drinking water treatment sludge generated by a water supply treatment facility as a soil additive on agricultural lands. Determination of applicability was approved by Central Office on May 10, 1996.
Permit issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904), and 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 No. WMGR019M036A. Process Recovery Corp., 2909 Windmill Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Authorization to operate under General Permit WMGR019 for the beneficial use of waste foundry sand as a roadway construction material and as an ingredient or component in asphalt or concrete products. The permit was issued by Central Office on May 8, 1996.
Persons interested in reviewing the permit may contact the General Permits and Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Permit issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904), and 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 No. WMGR031. Kalumetals, Inc., P. O. Box 455, Latrobe, PA 15650. A permit for processing and beneficial use of metallic grinding swarf, spent catalysts and metallic filter cakes through retorting, static bed open drying, magnetic separation and passive oil/water separation for use as an ingredient in the manufacture of steel and other alloys. The permit was issued by Central Office on May 14, 1996.
Persons interested in reviewing the permit may contact the General Permits and Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Permits revoked under the Solid Waste Mangement Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4588.
Permit No. 301172. Charles Hoy Farm, Commonwealth Disposal, Inc., (2340 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110). This permit has been revoked because they plan to operate under the July 29, 1996 beneficial use order for water treatment sediment, located in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Permit revoked in the Regional Office May 14, 1996.
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.
Southeast Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
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: 46-323-016
Source: Renzmann Washing Unit
Issued: May 2, 1996
Company: Jefferson Smurfit Corp.
Location: North Wales
County: Montgomery
Permit: 09-399-037
Source: Portable Stone Crushing Plant
Issued: May 9, 1996
Company: Naceville Materials
Location: West Rockhill
County: BucksPermit: 09-303-026
Source: Asphalt Plant No. 1
Issued: May 9, 1996
Company: Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc.
Location: Wrightstown
County: Bucks
Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations for an operating permit to comply with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 for Reasonable Available Control Technology.
Regional Office: Southeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
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: OP-09-0031
Source: Synthetic Minor Facility (Nox & VOC Sources)
Issued: May 9, 1996
Company: Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc.
Location: Wrightstown
County: Bucks
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.
Regional Office: Northcentral Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
OP-60-0003. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to NGC Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 338, Milton, PA 17847) for the operation of two natural gas/#6 fuel oil-fired boilers previously owned and operated by National Gypsum Company in White Deer Township, Union County.
Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct modify, or reactivate and operate air contaminant sources or air cleaning devices.
Regional Office: Southeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
The Department has extended the following air quality plan approvals for the specified companies described below:
Permit: 46-313-115
Source: Antibiotic Manufacturing
Issued: April 15, 1996
Extended: August 15, 1996
Company: SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals Div.
Location: Upper Merion
County: Montgomery
Permit: 15-309-017
Source: Pebble Lime Loading Spout
Issued: April 15, 1996
Extended: August 15, 1996
Company: Warner
Location: East Whiteland
County: Chester
Permit: 15-310-037
Source: Pebble Lime Crusher & Conveyor
Issued: April 15, 1996
Extended: August 15, 1996
Company: Warner
Location: East Whiteland
County: Chester
Permit: 23-315-006A
Source: No. 12 & 17 Paper Machines-Dryer
Issued: April 30, 1996
Extended: August 30, 1996
Company: Kimberly-Clark Tissue
Location: City of Chester
County: Delaware
Permit: 09-302-078
Source: Two Boilers
Issued: April 30, 1996
Extended: August 30, 1996
Company: Bucks County Community College
Location: Newtown
County: Bucks
Permit: 23-313-003B
Source: Methyl Methacrylate Processing System
Issued: April 30, 1996
Extended: August 30, 1996
Company: Esschem, Inc.
Location: Lower Chichester
County: Delaware
Permit: 09-313-082
Source: Bottled Gas Cleaning Process
Issued: April 30, 1996
Extended: August 30, 1996
Company: Messer Griesheim Industries, Inc.
Location: Falls
County: Bucks
Permit: 46-313-139
Source: Niobium Oxide Calciner
Issued: April 30, 1996
Extended: August 30, 1996
Company: Cabot Performance Materials
Location: Douglas
County: Montgomery
Permit: 09-313-074
Source: Specialty Gas Plant (S1-5) (S8-11)
Issued: April 30, 1996
Extended: August 30, 1996
Company: Solkatronics Chemical, Inc.
Location: Falls
County: Bucks
Permit: 09-313-063A
Source: Arsine & Hydrogen Selenide
Issued: April 30, 1996
Extended: August 30, 1996
Company: Solkatronics Chemical, Inc.
Location: Falls
County: Bucks
The Department has issued the following air quality plan approvals for the specified companies described below:
Permit: 09-330-011B
Source: Asphalt Plant/Soil Remediation Facility
Issued: May 9, 1996
Company: R3 Technologies, Inc.
Location: Falls
County: Bucks
Permit: 23-302-132
Source: Boiler (S28)
Issued: May 9, 1996
Company: Dequssa Corp.
Location: City of Chester
County: Delaware
Permit: 15-399-045
Source: Circuitry & Phenolic cutting and trimming process
Issued: May 9, 1996
Company: NVF
Location: Kenneth Square
County: Chester
Regional Office: Northcentral Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
8-303-003A. On April 11, 1996, plan approval was issued to State Aggregates, Inc. (R. D. 6, Box 6154, Towanda, PA 18848) for the modification of a batch asphalt concrete plant (use of reprocessed oil as dryer fuel) in Wysox Township, Bradford County.
49-309-0071. On April 16, 1996, plan approval was issued to Meckley's Limestone Products, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 950, Herndon, PA 17830) for the installation of an air cleaning device (a fabric collector) on stone crushing, screening and conveying equipment in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County. Some of the equip-ment is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance For New Stationary Sources.
59-304-002I. On April 16, 1996, plan approval was issued to Ward Manufacturing, Inc. (P. O. Box 9, Blossburg, PA 16912) for the installation of an air cleaning device (a fabric collector) on various iron foundry operations in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County.
PA-53-0005A. On April 16, 1996, plan approval was issued to CNG Transmission Corporation (445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301-2450) for the installation of air cleaning devices (low emission combustion retrofit kits) on five natural gas-fired reciprocating engines and the construction of a natural gas-fired gas heater at the Harrison Compressor Station in Harrison Township, Potter County. The gas heater is subject to Subpart Dc of the Federal Standards of Performance For New Stationary Sources.
49-312-003A. On April 16, 1996, plan approval was issued to Eldorado Properties Corporation, owner, and Petroleum Products Corporation, operator (P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105) for the modification of a gasoline tank truck loading operation and the installation of an air cleaning device (a carbon adsorption system) on said gasoline loading operation at the Northumberland Terminal in Point Township, Northumberland County. The gasoline loading operation is subject ot Subpart II of the Federal Standards of Performance For New Stationary Sources.
55-302-005A. On April 23, 1996, plan approval was issued to Wood Mode, Inc. (One Second Street, Kreamer, PA 17833) for the installation of air cleaning devices (two sets of multiclones) on two woodwaste-fired boilers in Middlecreek Township, Snyder County.
14-301-032. On April 29, 1996, plan approval was issued to Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. (206 North Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for the construction of a crematory incinerator in Bellefonte Borough, Centre County.
12-399-007G. On April 30, 1996, plan approval was issued to Sinter Metals, Inc. (R. R. 2, Box 47, Emporium, PA 15834) for the construction of a sintering furnace (PF51) to be controlled by an existing air cleaning device (a fabric collector) at the Barton Street Plant in Emporium Borough, Cameron County.
59-305-005. On April 30, 1996, plan approval was issued to Fisher Mining Company (150 Market Street, Williamsport, PA 17701) for the construction of a coal railcar loading operation in Delmar Township, Tioga County.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] MINING 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).
District Mining Operations, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.
Coal Applications Issued
32900108. Permit renewal, Mahoning Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 44, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip-auger mine in South Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 74.4 acres, receiving stream Ross Run and an unnamed tributary to Little Mahoning Creek, application received March 4, 1996, permit issued May 14, 1996.
56900110. Permit renewal, B & W Coal, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 1275, Horner City, PA 15748), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, affecting 61.3 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Quemahoning Creek, application received April 2, 1996, permit issued May 4, 1996.
11900108. Permit renewal, L & J Energy Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 247, Barnesboro, PA 15714), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip-auger mine valid for reclamation, only in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, affecting 29.2 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to west branch of Susquehanna River, application received May 10, 1996, permit issued May 14, 1996.
Mineral Resources Management--District Mining, Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
54840103R2. Shepco Coal Co., (P. O. Box 98, Hazleton, PA 18201), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in East Union and North Union Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 660.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Renewal issued March 26, 1996.
54683045R2. Pagnotti Coal Company, (800 Exeter Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Union, Butler and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 743.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Renewal issued March 27, 1996.
Mining and Reclamation, 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
56900701. PBS Coals, Inc. (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541), to renew the permit for the Job 12 Expansion in Shade Township, Somerset County, no additional discharge. Permit issued May 15, 1996.
56773707. PBS Coals, Inc., (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541), to renew the permit for the Cambria Fuel Refuse Disposal area in Stoneycreek Township, Somerset County for reclamation only, no additional discharge. Permit issued May 15, 1996.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
Small Industrial Mineral Authorizations Granted
59960801. George R. Ackley (R. D. 3, Box 334E, Westfield, PA 16950), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Shale) permit in Clymer Township, Tioga County affecting 1 acre, application received February 28, 1996, authorization granted April 29, 1996.
14950801. James Confer (R. D. 1, Box 205A, Spring Mills, PA 16875), commencement, operation and restora-tion of a Small Industrial Mineral (Shale) permit in Potter Township, Centre County affecting 3 acres, application received February 14, 1995, authorization granted May 13, 1996.
14950802. James Confer (R. D. 1, Box 205A, Spring Mills, PA 16875), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Shale) permit in Gregg Township, Centre County affecting 4 acres, application received February 14, 1995, authorization granted May 13, 1996.
59960803. James R. Aumick (465 Aumick Road, Mansfield, PA 16933), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Gravel) permit in Sullivan Township, Tioga County affecting 1 acre, application received May 1, 1996, authorization granted May 13, 1996.
Request for Variance
The Bureau of Deep Mine Safety has approved a request for variance from the Tanoma Mining Company. The following notification contains a summmary of both this request and the Department's decision regarding approval. Complete copies of both the variance request and the Department's decision may be obtained from Glen Ziegler by calling (717) 787-1376.
Summary of the request: Tanoma Mining Company's plan calls for 105` distances between track shelter holes in the Main E and all future mains development at the Tanoma Mine. Studies have shown that the main entries in the Tanoma Mine should be developed in 120` centers in order to enhance roof control. This 120` center will result in shelter holes being approximately 105` apart since the crosscuts are driven a maximum of 20` wide.
Summary of the decision: The Bureau has determined that Tanoma Mining Company's approved plan will provide protection to personnel and property substantially equal to or in excess of the requirements set forth in the Bituminous Coal Mine Act. The basis for the Bureau's determination for approval can be summarized in the following conclusions:
1. Development of pillars on maximum of 120 foot centers will enhance roof control in the Main E area and all future main areas where adverse and subnormal roof conditions are encountered.
2. The use of a continuous conveyor belt system eliminates high speed coal transportation equipment. This eliminates the many negative aspects of coal haulage equipment. These are increased traffic, equipment moving at higher speeds, and exposing employes to greater hazards when required to travel along track haulage travelways.
3. The additional time required to reach shelter in areas with extended shelter hole distances is minimal (an average of 1.56 seconds according to walking time tests).
This approval is limited to a variance from the distance requirements for shelter holes contained in section 268(b) of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act. All other terms, and requirements of section 268 shall remain in effect. Continued authorization for operation under the approval is contingent upon compliance with the measures described in the approved plan.
The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on previously received Dam Safety and Encroachment permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law) to the Environmental Hearing Board, 400 Market Street Floor 2, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, 1-800-654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Southwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Permits Issued
E02-1113. Encroachment. Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. To construct and maintain a parallel relief interceptor system consisting of a 54-inch diameter pipe, a 48-inch diameter pipe, a 42-inch diameter pipe and a 36-inch pipe for a total length of 24,500 linear feet in, along the banks of and under the bed and across the channel of Sawmill Run at various locations. The project is located between Woodruff Street and McNeilly Road (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N: 9.2 inches; W: 2.8 inches) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
E02-1123. Encroachment. Michael Facchiano Contracting, 45 Stewart Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. To construct and maintain a C. M. box culvert having a length of 213 feet, span of 20 feet 9 inches with an underclearance of 8 feet 7 inches in an unnamed tributary to Saw Mill Run and to place and maintain bank protection on the left and right banks of said stream on the upstream and downstream ends of proposed culvert. The project is located approximately 300 feet northwest from the intersection of McNeilly Road and Library Road (Route 88) (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N: 0.5 inch; W: 0.7 inch) in Baldwin Township, Allegheny County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects''. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E02-1136. Encroachment. City of Pittsburgh, 200 Ross Street--4th FL, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. To construct and maintain a walkway approximately 3,000 feet long with cantilevered sections and a river overlook, as part of a new River Front Park to be located along the left bank of the Allegheny River approximately 2,000 feet upstream of the confluence of the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangel N: 12.76 inches; W: 0.0 inches) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
E02-1137. Encroachment. St. Clair Valley Golf & Swim Club, 2140 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. To place and maintain fill in the floodway for the purpose of constructing an elevated ''tee-off'' for a proposed golf course driving range located along the right side of Chartiers Creek at a point approximately 3 miles downstream of the Allegheny/Washington County Line (Bridgeville, PA Quadrangle N: 16.1 inches; W: 15.5 inches) in Upper St. Clair and South Fayette Townships, Allegheny County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects''. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E02-1143. Encroachment. CNG Transmission Corporation, 175 Sheffield Drive Box 405, Delmont, PA 15626. To operate and maintain the existing retaining wall constructed under EP0296203 to protect an exposed existing gas pipeline. The wall is located on the left bank of Pucketa Creek, just west of the intersection of S. R. 366 and Albee Road (New Kensington, PA Quadrangle N: 8.3 inches; W: 15.0 inches) in Plum Borough, Allegheny County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects''. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E26-214. Encroachment. David and Jill S. Dongilli, P. O. Box 616, Smithton, PA 15479. To remove the downstream 13.0-foot portion of an existing 60-inch RCP culvert for the purpose of cleaning and debris removal and to reinstall and maintain said 13.0-foot portion of culvert in a tributary to the Youghiogheny River. The project is located along TR 495, approximately 0.75 mile east of S.TR. 51 (Fayette City Quadrangle N: 20.6 inches; W: 1.6 inches) in Perry Township, Fayette County.
E26-217. Encroachment. Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17107-7676. To construct and maintain 9.3 acres of replacement wetlands and to perform grading and to construct and maintain outfall protection in an unnamed tributary to Rubles Run as part of wetlands replacement impacted by the Mon/Fayette Expressway, S. R. 0043. This project is known as construction section 50W and is located along the intersection of S. R. 3002 (Gans Road) and S. R. 857 (Lake Lynn, PA-WV Quadrangle N: 19.8 inches; W: 7.6 inches) in Springhill Township, Fayette County.
E32-373. Encroachment. Joseph Kuzneski, 115 North Sixth Street, Indiana, PA 15701. To place and maintain fill in three separate wetlands totaling 0.29 acre and along an unnamed tributary to McCarthy Run for the purpose of developing a parking area and proposed expansion of the existing Shelly Plaza located east of the intersection of Route 422 and Shelly Drive (Indiana, PA Quadrangle N: 22.0 inches; W: 9.0 inches) in White Township, Indiana County. The permit applicant has met the wetland replacement requirement by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.
E56-256. Encroachment. John and Donna Gennett, R. R. 1 Box 403, Friedens, PA 15542. To place and maintain fill in 0.25 acre of wetlands for construction of a commercial building. This site is located approximately 3,000 feet west of Ferrellton along the south side of Route 30 (Boswell, PA Quadrangle N: 3.25 inches; W: 4.25 inches) in Jenner Township, Somerset County. The permit applicant has met the wetland replacement requirement by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.
Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E15-390. Encroachment, William Seltzer, President, 99 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. To construct and maintain 1) a timber beam bridge, having a 30-foot span with an average underclearance of 3 feet; 2) a 5-foot diameter culvert with a drop inlet structure for diverting flood flows at said bridge; and 3) two stormwater outfall structures consisting of endwalls and rock energy dissipating pads; across and along a tributary to Birch Run,located at the Birch Run Subdivision, approximately 550 feet upstream of T-434 on the western side of SR 1030 (Pottstown, PA Quadrangle N: 1.7 inches; W: 4.75 inches) in West Vincent Township, Chester County. Permit No. E15-390 is hereby reissued and extended to December 31, 1988.
E23-143. Encroachment. Claude deBotton, c/o Springfield Square, 1001 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19042. To amend permit no. E23-143 as follows: 1) to revise the location of a proposed access roadway just south of the previously permitted location. This roadway, North Crum Creek Road, crosses the northern tributary to Crum Creek and adjacent wetlands at a point approximately 1,450 feet northwest from the PA Route 3 crossing of Crum Creek, 2) to delete an 8 foot x 4 foot 2-inch culvert which was previously permitted, and to install and maintain 825 linear feet of an 8-foot x 4-foot box culvert stream enclosure and place 0.29 acre of fill in wetland near the westerly tributary to Crum Creek for the establishment of a parking area. This facility is located approximately 2,000 feet northwest from the PA Route 3 crossing of Crum Creek. These activities occur at the proposed Edgmont Country Fair Project (Media Quadrangle N: 19 inches; W: 17.5 inches) situated in Edgmont Township, Delaware County. The permittee shall provide 0.29 acre of replacement wetlands.
E15-501. Encroachment. Nantmeal Woods, Inc., 2 Scholl Drive, Oley, PA 19547. To place fill in 0.12 acre of wetlands (PEM) associated with construction of a storm water detention basin and dam in the proposed Daisy Meadows subdivision. The site is situated along a tributary to Bickels Run (HQ) at a point along the eastern side of Hanover Street (S. R. 1037), approximately 1/4 mile north of the intersection with S. R. 100, (Pottstown, PA Quadrangle N: 16.3 inches; W: 4.4 inches) in North Coventry Township, Chester County. The permittee shall provide 0.12 acre of wetland replacement. Approval is also granted for an Environmental Assessment for the aforementioned nonjurisdictional dam.
E51-134. Encroachment. PECO Energy Company, 955 Chesterbrook Boulevard 53A-1, Wayne, PA 19087-5691. To restore and maintain water depth to pre-existing levels by dredging at the following locations: 1) Along the east bank of the Schuylkill River at a point 1,700 feet downstream from the South Street bridge at the Schuylkill Generating Station (Philadelphia-PA Quadrangle; N: 12.4 inches; W: 9.3 inches); 2) In the Delaware River at a point approximately 1.1 miles north of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at the Delaware Generating Station (Philadelphia-PA Quadrangle N: 16.5 inches; W: 0.1 inch); 3) In the Delaware River at a point approximately 1,500 feet south of the Betsy Ross Bridge at the Richmond Generating Station. (Camden-NJ Quadrangle N: 19.75 inches; W: 10.5 inches). All three of the above sites are located in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
E23-335. Encroachment. Delaware County Commissioners, Government Center Building, Media, PA 19063. To remove an existing two lane 80-foot single span concrete encased steel truss bridge over Chester Creek on West Fifth Street and to construct and maintain an 82.5-foot single span composite prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge at the same location with an average underclearance of 5.9-feet (Bridgeport, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 17.5 inches; W: 15.8 inches) in the City of Chester, Delaware County. The submerged Land License Agreement has been approved for the project.
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).
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certification
Central Office: Bureau of Dams, Waterways and Wetlands, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, telephone (717) 783-1384.
D57-044. Dam. Marianne B. Hewitt, P. O. Box 266, Nazareth, PA 18064. To modify, operate and maintain the Upper Boone Lake Dam in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County.
Request for Proposals The DEP, BLWC, NPS Program is accepting project proposals for the next two (FY 97 and FY 98) Section 319 NPS Implementation Grant cycles. There will not be another request for proposals before January 1998. Projects selected for funding will begin in March '97 or October '97 depending upon which grant the project is funded under. The Project start date along with the project time constraints must be indicated in the implementation plan.
The following information presents a brief overview of project selection criteria:
A. Three project categories are eligible for funding:
1) Watershed Assessments
2) Watershed Projects
3) Projects of Statewide Importance
Projects must have local support and commitment, clear goals and objectives, and be able to produce measurable environmental results. For Watershed Projects, points are awarded if the project is located in a high priority watershed.
B. EPA Grant Guidance has identified Nine Key Elements which are components of a good state NPS Program. You will have to identify how the project applies to one or more of these key elements.
C. The Scoresheets have been significantly revised. The DEP/DCNR NPS Task Force will use these scoresheets to select projects.
D. The Project Solicitation schedule will be followed closely. Project proposals are due in the BLWC office by 4 p.m. on July 29, 1996. Project proposals submitted after this date will not be considered.
E. The State Priority Watershed list has been significantly revised. The list is an EPA requirement.
To be considered, the proposal packet must include the following items:
1. One copy of the project proposal and budget. Your project budget must follow specific categories.
2. A Point of Contact with phone and fax numbers, and address, must be clearly identified on the proposal's cover page.
The NPS Program looks forward to working with you in the future to address NPS pollution issues in PA. Copies of the RFP are available upon request from Glenda Ferree, Division of Nonpoint Source Management, Bureau of Land and Water Conservation, P. O. Box 8555, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8555, (717) 787-5259.
Questions regarding this project proposal process may be addressed to Veronica Kasi, Carl Rohr, Barbara Lathrop, Jane Earle, and Garry Price. Please clarify any questions before developing a proposal.
The deadline for submission of project proposals is 4 p.m. on July 29, 1996. Any proposal that is submitted after this date will not be considered.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 96-894. Filed for public inspection May 31, 1996, 9:00 a.m.]
