927 Applications, actions and special notices  

  • DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

    Applications, Actions and Special Notices


    APPLICATIONS

    [28 Pa.B. 2700]

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

    [National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]

    DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

    (Part I Permits)

       The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.

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

       Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.

       Following the 30-day comment period, the Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

       The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.

       Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.


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

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

       PA 0051730.  Sewage, Philadelphia Country Club, 1601 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Philadelphia Country Club in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Sawmill Run.

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

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.3 mgd are as follows:

    AverageInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    CBOD52550
    Suspended Solids3060
    Ammonia (as N)
       (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
       (11-1 to 4-30)9.018.0
    Total Residual Chlorine
       (0--2 years)monitor/reportmonitor/report
       (3--5 years)0.51.2
    Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
    Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 4.0 mg/l at all times
    pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

       Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.

       PA 0042170.  Sewerage, Deer Lake Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 30, Auburn, PA 17922.

       This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Pine Creek in West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County.

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

       For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for NO2-NO3, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pottstown Water Supply on Schuylkill River.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .153 mgd are:

    MonthlyAverageInstantaneous
    ParameterAverage (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    CBOD5254050
    Total Suspended Solids304560
    NH3-N
       (5-1 to 10-31)918
    Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 5 mg/l at all times
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
       (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
    pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
    Total Residual Chlorine
       (1st Month--24th Month)monitor and reportmonitor and report
       (25th Month--Expiration Date)12

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

       WQM--Public Notice for NPDES permit (industrial) 11-318.dot


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

       PA 0023540.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Berks Montgomery Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 370, Gilbertsville, PA 19525.

       This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Ironstone Creek, in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County.

       The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking, 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 on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.40 mgd are:

    AverageAverageInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    CBOD5254050
    Total Suspended Solids304560
    NH3-N
       (5-1 to 10-31)2.55.0
       (11-1 to 4-30)7.515.0
    Total Residual Chlorine
       (Interim)monitor and reportmonitor and report
       (Final)0.210.68
    Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
    pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
    Fecal Coliforms
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
       (10-1 to 4-30)3,460/100 ml as a geometric average

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0087840.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2086, JMH, Inc., 1090 Spring Street, Wyomissing, PA 19610.

       This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of stormwater in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.

       The proposed effluent limits for Stormwater Outfalls 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 and 006 are:

    AverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    CBOD5monitor and report
    Total Suspended Solidsmonitor and report
    Fecal Coliformmonitor and report
    Total Coppermonitor and report
    Total Ironmonitor and report
    Total Manganesemonitor and report
    Total Zincmonitor and report
    Total Aluminummonitor and report
    pHmonitor and report

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0014591.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, City of Coatesville Authority, 114 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to West Branch Octoraro Creek, in Colerain Township, Lancaster County.

       The receiving stream is classified for high quality cold water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Naval Training Center located in Bainbridge, Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.076 mgd are:

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

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0010201.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Columbia Water Company, 220 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County.

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

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.1128 mgd are:

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

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0087815.  Sewage, SIC:  6515, Char-Mar Properties, 420 East Conestoga Street, New Holland, PA 17557.

       This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of the Conestoga River, in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County.

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

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.041 mgd are:

    AverageInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    CBOD52550
    Total Suspended Solids3060
    NH3-N
       (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
       (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
    Total Residual Chlorine0.20.7
    Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
    pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
    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

       The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

       PA 0026905.  Sewage, Connellsville Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 925, Municipal Lane, Connellsville, PA 15425.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Connellsville Waste Water Treatment Plant in the City of Connellsville, Fayette County.

       The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Youghiogheny 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Authority.

       Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 3.24 mgd.

    Concentration (mg/l)
    AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
    CBOD5253850
    Suspended Solids304560
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
       (10-1 to 4-30)10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
    Total Residual Chlorine1.03.3
    pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

       Other Conditions:  Outfalls 002--017 will serve as combined sewer overflows.

       The EPA waiver is not in effect.

      

       PA 0206067.  Sewage, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Mon Valley/Fayette Expressway Northern Toll Plaza STP in California Borough, Washington County.

       The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as South Branch of Maple Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Charleroi Municipal Authority on the Monongahela River.

       Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.00024 mgd.

    Concentration (mg/l)
    AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
    CBOD52550
    Suspended Solids3060
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
       (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
    Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
    pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

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

       PA 0222445.  Sewage. L. Scott Pepperman (Boyles, Pepperman, & Main), 178C Eccles Road, Sugar Grove, PA 16350.

       This application is for a new NPDES permit, to discharge treated sewage from a small flow sewage treatment facility to Unnamed Tributary to Stillwater Creek in Sugar Grove Township, Warren County. This is a new discharge.

       The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  high-quality cold water fish, 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 State of New York on Stillwater located at 11.92 which is approximately 3.78 miles below point of discharge.

       The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.001200 mgd, are:

    AverageInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    CBOD51020
    TSS2040
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
       (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
    Total Residual Chlorine1.540
    pH6.0--9.0 at all times

       The EPA waiver is in effect.

      

       PA 0041564.  Sewage. S-2 Properties, P. O. Box 24509, Pittsburgh, PA 15234.

       This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Hereford Manor Lake in Lancaster Township, Butler 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 Beaver River located at Beaver Falls, approximately 10 miles below point of discharge.

       The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are:

    AverageInstantaneous
    ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
    CBOD52550
    TSS3060
    Phosphorus
       (4-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
    Ammonia-Nitrogen
       (5-1 to 10-31)1.53
       (11-1 to 4-30)4.59
    Fecal Coliform
       (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
       (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
    Total Residual Chlorine.2.5
    Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5 mg/l at all times
    pH6.0--9.0 at all times

       The EPA waiver is in effect.


    NPDES Minor Renewals

       Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

    NPDESFacilityCounty andTributaryNew Permit
    No.Name and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
    PA 0036285MGM Enterprises, Inc.
    Brookhaven MHP
    One Waterford Prof.
    Center,
    York, PA 17402
    York
    Hellam Twp.
    Dee RunTRC

    DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

    Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law

    (Part II Permits)

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

       Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.


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

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

       A.  5298402.  Sewerage. Wallenpaupack Area School District, HC 6, Box 6075, Hawley, PA 18428-9045. Application for modification of an existing sewage treatment plant located in Palmyra Township, Pike County. Application received in the Regional Office--March 30, 1998.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

       A.  0198403.  Sewage, submitted by Gettysburg Municipal Authority, 601 East Middle Street, P. O. Box 3307, Gettysburg, PA 17325-3307 in Cumberland Township, Adams County to construct and operate the National Park Service Sewer System was received in the Southcentral Region on May 20, 1998.

       A.  0698201.  Industrial waste, submitted by NGK Metals Corporation, P. O. Box 13367, Reading, PA 19612-3367 in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County to construct and operate facilities to treat groundwater prior to discharge to the Laurel Run was received in the Southcentral Region on May 22, 1998.

       A.  6798407.  Sewage, submitted to West Manheim Township, 31 Fairview Drive, Hanover, PA 17331 in West Manheim Township, York County to construct a sewer extension and pumping station to serve South Pointe was received in the Southcentral Region on May 22, 1998.

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

       WQM Permit No. 2098406.  Sewage, Dwight R. and Yolanda E. Williams, SRSTP, 17027 Townhouse Rd., Saegertown, PA 16433. This project is for the construction of a single residence sewage treatment plant in Hayfield Township, Crawford County.

    INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

    (PAS)


    NPDES Individual

       The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided in the permit as erosion and sedimentation control measures and facilities which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.

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

       Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.

       Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

       The application and related documents, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office noted above the application.

       Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.

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

       NPDES Permit PAS10-G319.  Stormwater. 352 Associates, 50 Exeter Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, to Valley Creek.

       NPDES Permit PAS10-G320.  Stormwater. Malvern Preparatory School, 418 South Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355-2707, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Malvern Borough, Chester County, to Crumm Creek.

       NPDES Permit PAS10-S10-G321.  Stormwater. Liberty Property Trust, 65 Valley Stream Parkway, Great Valley Corporate Center, Malvern, PA 19355, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, to Valley and Little Valley Creeks.

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

       Lehigh County Conservation District, District Manager, Lehigh Ag. Ctr., Ste. 102, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104, (610) 391-9583.

       NPDES Permit PAS10Q155.  Stormwater. Pitcairn Properties, Inc., Cliff Zimmerman, 165 Township Line Rd., Ste. 1500, Jenkintown, PA 19046-3599, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, to Little Lehigh Creek.

       Monroe County Conservation District, District Manager, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, (717) 629-3060.

       NPDES Permit PAS10S017-2.  Stormwater. Crossings Outlet Square, Outletter Associates, 285 Crossings Outlet Square, Tannersville, PA 18372, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Pocono Township, Monroe County, to Pocono Creek.

       NPDES Permit PAS10S069.  Stormwater. Mountain View Park, Pocono Township, P. O. Box 197, Tannersville, PA 18372, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Pocono Township, Monroe County, to Pocono Creek.

       Pike County Conservation District, District Manager, HC 6, Box 6770, Hawley, PA 18428, (717) 226-8220.

       NPDES Permit PAS10V021.  Stormwater. Sunrise Lake--Sect. 19, Robert Ramagosa, Sunrise Ventures, Inc., 3000 Sunrise Lake, Milford, PA 18337, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Dingman Township, Pike County, to groundwater within the Rattlesnake Creek watershed (HQ).

    SAFE DRINKING WATER


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

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

       A.  9996460.  Le Bleu Corporation, 3134 Cornatzer Road, Advance, NC 27006-2093, Keith Hester, Executive Vice President. Applicant requests Department approval to sell bottled water in Pennsylvania under the brand names: Winston Cup Drinking Water and Le Bleu Ultra Pure Drinking Water.

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

       A.  1598502.  Public water supply. Willowdale Water Company, 721 Unionville Road, Kenneth Square, PA 19348. This proposal involves the permitting of the addition of Well No. 6 to the Willowdale Water Company's system. Well No. 6 will serve as backup to Well No. 2 in East Marlborough Township, Chester County.

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

       A.  1789505-T1.  The Department has received an operating permit application from Deville Estates Mobile Home Park (Sandy Township, Clearfield County) for transfer of ownership from Leo Karoleski, 264 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA 15801 to Daniel J. Russell, P. O. Box 96, Curwensville, PA 16833.

       A.  M. A.  The Department has received a construction permit application from State College Borough Water Authority (1201 West Branch Road, State College, PA 16801-7697, Harris Township, Centre County) for installation of piping/valves, and the like to interconnect to Well No. 25 to the Authority's Water treatment plant to enable filtration of Well No. 25.

       A.  1498503.  The Department has received a construction permit application from Milesburg Borough (416 Front Street, Milesburg, PA 16853, Milesburg Borough, Centre County) for construction of pump station, force main and .5 mg water storage tank. Water source will be Bellefonte Big Spring via a line constructed by others. (Aqua Penn)

       A.  4146292-A9.  The Department has received a construction permit application from Aqua Penn Spring Water Company (One Aqua Penn Drive, P. O. Box 938, Milesburg, PA 16853-0938, Bellefonte Borough, Centre County) for construction of approximately 27,000 linear feet of ductile iron pipe and appurtenances for the purpose of providing potable water for both Milesburg Borough and the AquaPenn Spring Water Company Bottling Plant.

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

       0298505.  Western Allegheny County Municipal Authority, 403 Virginia Drive, Oakdale, PA 15071-9105. Construction of a pump station which will replace the existing Tonidale pump station serving North Fayette, Allegheny County.

       3298501.  Blairsville Municipal Authority, 203 East Market Street, Blairsville, PA 15717. Construction of a water storage tank serving Blairsville Borough, Indiana County.

       0298506.  West View Borough Municipal Authority, 210 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Construction of a 5,000,000 gallon water storage tank serving the Town of McCandless, Allegheny County.

    LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

    Under Act 2, 1995

    Preamble 1


    Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).

       Sections 302 and 303 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate identifies a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background or Statewide health standard to remediate a site must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department must provide a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of the cleanup standards identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department and shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.

       For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the Department Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.

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

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

       National Label Co., Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. William F. Beers, Tetrahedron Consultants, Inc., has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet Statewide health standards.

       Ross Matico Property, Yardley Borough, Bucks County. Ross Matico, 52 Canal Street, Yardley, PA 19067, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet Statewide health standards.

       Ultra Precision Facility (Former), Middletown Township, Bucks County. Hugh V. Dzenis, ENSR, Inc., 2005 Cabot Blvd. West, Langhorne, PA 19047, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet Statewide health standards.

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

       Golden Triangle Shopping Center, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. Triangle Center Associates, c/o Brentway Management, 44 South Bayles Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050, has resubmitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with heavy metals, BTEX and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate site soils to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Lancaster New Era and Intelligencer Journal during the week of May 25, 1998.

       D. L. Martin Company, Mercersburg Borough, Franklin County. D. L. Martin Company, 25 Harbaugh Drive, Mercersburg, PA 17236, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals. The applicant proposes to remediate site soils to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Public Opinion during the week of May 25, 1998.

       Southwest Field Office: John J. Matviya, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-5217.

       Corning Consumer Products Co., Borough of Charleroi, Washington County. C. R. Springer, Borden, Inc., 180 East Broadcast Street, 28th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-3799. J. Cherill, Corning, Inc. HP-ME-03-055, Corning, NY 14831 and Steve E. Johnson, Weston, 1 Weston Way, West Chester, PA 19380 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with PCB's, lead, heavy metals, pesticides, solvents, BTEX, PHCs and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard.

       Northeast Regional Field Office: Joseph A. Brogna, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

       Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (PP&L)--Honesdale (former) Manufactured Gas Plant, Honesdale Boro, Wayne County. PP&L, Inc., Environmental Management Division, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning the remediation of site soils and groundwater suspected to be contaminated with BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene) components and polyaromatic hydrocarbon compounds. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide human health standard in combination with remediation according to the site-specific standard.

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    LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

    Under Act 2, 1995

    Preamble 2


    Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).

       Sections 304 and 305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use a site-specific standard or who intend to remediate a site in a Special Industrial Area must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of the cleanup standards identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department and shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.

       Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific cleanup standard, in whole or in part, and for sites determined to be located in Special Industrial Areas. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area by the person conducting remediation. For the sites identified, a municipality may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified. During this comment period a municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of a site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of a site. For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the Department Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.

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

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

       Collegeville Associates, L. P., Collegeville Borough, Montgomery County. Darryl D. Borrelli, Manko, Gold & Katcher, Suite 500, 401 City Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with lead, solvents, BTEX and petroleum hydrocarbons; and groundwater contaminated with solvents, BTEX and petroleum hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet Statewide health and site-specific standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in The Times Herald on May 27, 1998.

       Northeast Regional Field Office: Joseph A. Brogna, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

       Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (PP&L)--Honesdale (former) Manufactured Gas Plant, Honesdale Boro, Wayne County. PP&L, Inc., Environmental Management Division, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1179 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning the remediation of site soils and groundwater suspected to be contaminated with BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene) components and polyaromatic hydrocarbon compounds. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the site-specific standard in combination with remediation according to the Statewide human health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reportedly published in the Wayne Independent newspaper on or about May 27, 1998.

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

       Golden Triangle Shopping Center, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. Triangle Center Associates, c/o Brentway Management, 44 South Bayles Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050 has resubmitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site groundwater contaminated with heavy metals, BTEX and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate the groundwater to meet the site-specific standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Lancaster New Era and Intelligencer during the week of May 25, 1998.

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

       Former Lawrenceville Exxon, Lawrenceville Borough, Tioga County. Howard M. Rutledge, Jr., KeyTec Remediation, Inc., on behalf of his client, Brad Robinson, R. R. 1, Box 413, Mansfield, PA 16933 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with heavy metals, BTEX PHCs and PAHs; and groundwater contaminated with undetermined contaminants. The applicant proposes to reuse the site as a Special Industrial Area. Based upon identification of contamination, all immediate, direct or imminent threats which would prevent the property from being occupied for its intended reuse will be remediated. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in The Wellsboro Gazette on April 15, 1998.

       Southwest Field Office: John J. Matviya, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-5217.

       Beaver County Detention Facility, Hopewell Township, Beaver County. Bet-Tech International, 1150 Broadhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061-2500, County of Beaver, 810 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009-2191 and Brian E. Davis, P. G., Baker Environmental Inc., APO Building 3, 420 Rouser Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with lead, heavy metals and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet a site-specific standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Beaver County Times on May 6, 1998.

    AIR POLLUTION

    Notice of Plan Approval and Operating Permit Applications

    Non-Major Sources and Modifications

       The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has developed an integrated plan approval, State operating permit and Title V operating permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit all the permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.

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

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

       Persons wishing to file protests or comments on the proposed plan approval and/or operating permits must submit the protest or comment within 30 days from the date of this notice. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Any comments or protests filed with the Department Regional Offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing.

       Final plan approvals and operating permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121--143, the Federal Clean Air Act and regulations adopted under the act.

    OPERATING PERMITS


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

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

       28-03004:  Bri-Mar Mfg., Inc. (330 Wolf Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for operation of two paint spray booths controlled by dry filters in Chambersburg, Franklin County.

       38-310-017C:  Carmeuse Pennsylvania, Inc. (P. O. Box 160, Annville, PA 17003) for the operation of a portable rock crushing plant controlled by a wet suppression system in North Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.

       36-313-074:  Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (P. O. Box 304, Marietta, PA 17547) to operate two influenza vaccine production lines located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.

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

       59-304-007A:  Ward Mfg., Inc. (P. O. Box 9, Blossburg, PA 16912-0009) for the operation of five spin blast machines and a fabric collector at Plant No. 3 in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County.

       12-399-009A:  GKN Sinter Metals, Inc. (R. R. 2, Box 47, Emporium, PA 15834) for the operation of a powdered metal parts oil impregnation and centrifuge unit (PK No. 20) at Plant No. 1 in Shippen Township, Cameron County.


    Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits

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

       Copies of the Title V application, proposed permit and other relevant information are available for public inspection and additional information may be obtained by contacting the regional office noted.

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

       The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the public comment period and will provide notice of any scheduled public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation where the facility is located.

       Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Attn: Edward Brown, (610) 832-6242.

       46-00060:  Department of Public Welfare--Norristown State Hospital Facility (1001 Sterigere Street, Norristown, PA 19401) located in Norristown Borough, Montgomery County. This facility is primarily providing psychiatric services. The facility's major air emission sources are four large boilers. All of them are anthracite coal fired boilers which emit major levels of nitrogen oxide compounds (NOx), sulfur oxide compounds (SOx) and particulate matter (PM). There are also 11 diesel fired and one propane gas fired small emergency generators located at the facility.

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

       40-00021:  Williams Generation Co. (R. R. 1, Box 409-D, Humboldt Industrial Park, Hazleton, PA 18201) Hazleton Cogeneration Facility located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. The facility's major sources of emissions include a natural gas turbine, a small boiler, two natural gas heaters and an emergency diesel generator which primarily emit nitrogen oxides (NOx).

       48-00016:  Lehigh University (Facilities Services, 461 Webster Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015-1755) facility located in the City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. The facility's major sources of emissions include six No. 6 oil-fired boilers and 115 small, natural gas and oil-fired combustion units which primarily emit sulfur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

       58-00001:  Tennessee Gas Pipeline (P. O. Box 2511, Houston, TX 77252-2511) 321 West Clifford Station located in Clifford Township, Susquehanna County. The facility's major sources of emissions include three natural gas compressor turbines and 15 small, natural gas-fired combustion units which primarily emit nitrogen oxides (NOx).

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

       36-05028:  New Holland North America, Inc. (500 Diller Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557) located in New Holland, Lancaster County. The facility's major sources of emissions are several surface coating operations which primarily emit volatile organic compounds (VOC).

       44-05002:  New Holland North America, Inc. (P. O. Box 868, Belleville, PA 17004) located in Union Township, Mifflin County. The facility's major sources of emissions are several surface coating operations which primarily emit volatile organic compounds (VOC).

    PLAN APPROVALS


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

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

       67-304-024A:  R. H. Sheppard Co., Inc. (101 Philadelphia Street, P. O. Box 877, Hanover, PA 17331) for installation of a sand cooler and magnetic separator at the facility located in Hanover Borough, York County.

       01-310-033A:  ISP Minerals, Inc. (P. O. Box O, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214) for installation of two fabric collectors at the facility located in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County.

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

       08-316-013A:  Masonite Corp. (P. O. Box 311, Towanda, PA 18848) for the modification of a hardboard press (Line II) in Wysox Township, Bradford County.

       Southwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.

       PA-56-239A:  PBS Coals, Inc. (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541) for installation of a coal crushing facility at the Hartman Mine (Job 205) in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County.

       PA-65-860B:  Fansteel Hydro Carbide (P. O. Box 363, Latrobe, PA 15650) for installation of a rota-cone dryer and attritors (2) at the Latrobe Plant in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.

    REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

    (RACT)


    Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen and Volatile Organic Compounds, Notice of Proposed Establishment of Emission Limitations to Ensure Maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Nitrogen Dioxide and Notice of Public Hearing

       Approval of Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plan for Bellefonte Lime Company in Spring Township, Centre County.

       The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a preliminary determination to approve a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for a line production facility (Bellefonte Plant) owned and operated by Bellefonte Lime Company in Spring Township, Centre County.

       The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the RACT approval for the facility to comply with current regulations.

       The preliminary RACT determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into an operating permit for the facility and will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan.

       The following is a summary of the preliminary RACT determination for this operation:

    SourceNitrogen oxides emission limit
    #4 lime kiln4.20 pounds per ton of lime produced
    #5 lime kiln7.90 pounds per ton of lime produced

       The Department has additionally determined that the following nitrogen oxides emission limitations are needed to ensure the maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for nitrogen dioxide and is consequently also proposing to establish these limitations as a condition of the proposed operating permit issuance:

    SourceNitrogen oxides emission limit
    #4 lime kiln69.9 pounds per hour
    #5 lime kiln106.9 pounds per hour

       One public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed operating permit and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held on July 23, 1998, at 1 p.m. at the Department Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA. The public is invited to comment on the proposal. Persons interested in commenting are invited to appear at the public hearing.

       Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Daniel Spadoni at (717) 327-3659 at least 1 week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf.

       Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Daniel Spadoni at (717) 327-3659 or the Pennsylvania AT&T relay service at 1 (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

       Those unable to attend the hearing, but wishing to comment, should provide written comments to David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, Pennsylvania DEP, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Comments should be submitted by August 7, 1998.

       All pertinent documents are available for review from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Department Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling (717) 327-3693.

    MINING

    APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES

       Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).

       The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District mining office indicated above each application. Where a 401 water quality certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for the certification.

       Written comments or objections, or requests for informal conferences on applications, may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).

       Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. The NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52 and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity and pH. In addition to the above, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies which have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the above-mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on those requirements.

       Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

       Ebensburg District Office, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.

    Coal Applications Received

       17980111.  K & J Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Westover, PA 16692), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous strip-auger mine in Chest Township, Clearfield County, affecting 41.0 acres, receiving stream Chest Creek. Application received May 15, 1998.

       32880104.  Permit Renewal. M. B. Energy, Inc. (250 Airport Road, P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous strip mine, valid for reclamation, only in Brushvalley and Buffington Townships, Indiana County, affecting 148.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek and Blacklick Creek. Application received May 26, 1998.

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

       26930102R.  Pennsylvania Coal Co., Inc. (105 26th Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222). Renewal application received for continued reclamation of an existing bituminous surface mine located in Upper Tyrone Township, Fayette County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Jacobs Creek to the Youghiogheny River. Renewal application received: May 18, 1998.

       65930104R.  Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal application received for continued reclamation of an existing bituminous surface mine located in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Stauffer Run to Stauffer Run to Jacobs Creek to the Youghiogheny River. Renewal application received: May 21, 1998.

       03880107R.  M. B. Energy, Inc. (250 Airport Road, P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319). Renewal application received for continued reclamation of an existing bituminous surface mine located in Kittanning Township, Armstrong County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mill Run and Cowanshannock Creek to the Allegheny River. Renewal application received: May 26, 1998.

       26830201R.  Carbon Fuel Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 275, West Leisenring, PA 15489-0275). Renewal application received for continued reclamation of an existing coal refuse reprocessing site located in Dunbar Township, Fayette County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Opossum Run to the Youghiogheny River. Renewal application received: May 26, 1998.

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

       17820151.  Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (R. D. 3, Box 225-A, Philipsburg, PA 16866), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a change in permit acreage from 250.2 to 274.2 acres, Bradford Township, Clearfield County. Application received May 20, 1998.

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

    Noncoal Applications Received

       26980601.  Commercial Stone Co., Inc. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425-9503). Application received for a large noncoal (sandstone) surface mining permit for a site located in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, affecting 466 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries of Polecat Hollow Run, then into Breakneck Run. Application received: May 15, 1998.

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

    Large Industrial Mineral Permit Applications Received

       59880301.  Clifford Cross, Jr. (Box 240, Mainesburg, PA), renewal of an existing NPDES permit, Clymer Township, Tioga County affecting 4.4 acres. Application received May 4, 1998.

       59880302.  Clifford Cross, Jr. (Box 240, Mainesburg, PA), renewal of an existing NPDES permit, Richmond Township, Tioga County affecting 12.4 acres. Application received May 4, 1998.

    APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

    ENCROACHMENTS

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

       E09-771.  Encroachment. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, 400 RCSOB, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. To construct and maintain two picnic areas (Virginia Forest and Teddy Roosevelt) in and along the 100 year floodplain of the Delaware River and adjacent to the Pennsylvania Canal (AKA Delaware Canal). The proposed work for each picnic area will include: 1) The construction of 100 linear feet of access road; 2) The construction of a paved parking area for 30 cars; 3) The construction of a well and water supply system; 4) The construction of wastewater treatment system; 5) The construction of 5 temporary access crossings of the Delaware Canal. The Virginia Forest picnic area is located 5,600 feet west of the intersection of Cuttalussa Road and SR 32 (Lumberville, PA-NJ quadrangle N: 5.75 inches; W: 0.55 inch) in Solebury Township, Bucks County. The Teddy Roosevelt Picnic Area is located along the Delaware Canal approximately 3,000 feet south of the intersection of Hellertown Rd. and Rt. 611 (Easton, NJ-PA Quadrangle N: 0.4 inch; W: 9.2 inches) in Williams Township, Northampton County.

       E46-806.  Encroachment. Towamencin Township, P. O. Box 303, Kulpsville, PA 19443. To construct and maintain two stream crossings of unnamed tributaries to Skippack Creek (TSF) associated with the proposed Towamencin Avenue construction. The proposed road will connect Sumneytown Pike (SR 0063) and Forty Foot Road to alleviate increased traffic congestion in the Village of Kulpsville. One crossing will utilize a 107-foot long, 36-inch and 42-inch diameter RCP stream enclosure with concrete endwall attached at the downstream end. The other crossing will consist of a 162-foot long, 6-foot wide by 3-foot high R. C. box stream enclosure with concrete endwalls. The project will also require modification of a non-scope dam and an environmental assessment approval. The project is located near the intersection of Sumneytown Pike (SR 0063) and Forty Foot Road, immediately east of the Lansdale exit on PA Turnpike (Lansdale, PA Quadrangle N: 22.3 inches; W: 12.5 inches) in Towamencin Township, Montgomery County.

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

       E52-155.  Encroachment. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, River Road, Bushkill, PA 18324. (1) To repair and maintain the Route 209 Bridge across Sawkill Creek (EV), with work consisting of the repair of spalled concrete on the substructure. The bridge is located at M. P. 21.3 (Milford, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 12.2 inches; W: 6.9 inches), in Milford Borough and Dingman Township, Pike County. (2) To repair and maintain the Route 209 bridge across Raymondskill Creek (HQ-CWF), with work including scour repair and repair of a crack in the north abutment wall. The bridge is located at M. P. 18.3 (Milford, PA Quadrangle N: 6.7 inches; W: 11.6 inches), in Dingman Township, Pike County. (3) To repair and maintain the Route 209 Bridge across Adams Creek (EV), with work including scour repair and repair of a crack in one abutment wall. The bridge is located at M.P. 14.6 (Culvers Gap, NJ-PA Quadrangle N: 20.7 inches; W: 16.0 inches), in Delaware Township, Pike County. (4) To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a road crossing of Hornbecks Creek (HQ-CWF), consisting of a precast concrete open-bottomed culvert, having a span of 9.765 m (32.0 feet) and an underclearance of approximately 2.05 m (6.7 feet). The crossing is located at M. P. 10.9 of Route 209 (Lake Maskenozha, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 11.8 inches; W: 1.3 inches), in Delaware Township, Pike County. (5) To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a road crossing of a Tributary to the Delaware River (HQ-CWF), consisting of a precast concrete open-bottomed culvert, having a span of 4.880 m (16.0 feet) and an underclearance of approximately 1.80 m (5.9 feet). The crossing is located at M. P. 7.8 of Route 209 (Lake Maskenozha, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 5.2 inches; W: 5.7 inches), in Lehman Township, Pike County. The project also includes modification/maintenance of three minor road crossings, to be accomplished using the Department's General Permit BDWM-GP-7 (Minor Road Crossings). The project limits extend from M. P. 7.8 to M. P. 21.3, along Route 209 (Philadelphia District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       E35-296.  Encroachment. Lackawanna County Rail Authority, 701 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509. To construct and maintain a 26 foot high, 162 foot long sheet pile retaining wall along the left bank of Roaring Brook (CWF). The project is located approximately 0.66 mile east of the intersection of S. R. 0435 and S. R. 0084 (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle N: 4.5 inches; W: 10.0 inches) in Roaring Brook Township, Lackawanna County (Baltimore District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       E39-352.  Encroachment. Lower Macungie Township, 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA 18062. To construct and maintain three stormwater outfall structures as follows: 66-inch diameter R.C.P. (HS); 36-inch diameter R.C.P. (A30); and a 21-inch diameter R.C.P. (C9) within the floodway of Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF). The project is associated with the Rolling Meadows Estates Development and is located south of the intersection of S. R. 2012 (Lower Macungie Road) and S. R. 3001 (Spring Creek Road) (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle N: 7.7 inches; W: 9.5 inches) in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County (Philadelphia District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       E39-353.  Encroachment. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 5-0, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103. To place fill in 0.22 acre of PEM wetlands; to construct and maintain a 185 foot long, 72 inch diameter stream enclosure in a tributary to Upper Saucon Creek; to relocate a tributary to Upper Saucon Creek with work consisting of the construction and maintenance of approximately 450 linear feet of channel change. The project, associated with the S. R. 2044, Section 002 roadway extension, is located on S. R. 2044 approximately 1.2 miles northeast of the intersection of S. R. 0309 and S. R. 2044 (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle N: 11.5 inches; W: 3.6 inches) in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County (Philadelphia District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       E39-354.  Encroachment. Jaindl Land Company, 3150 Coffeetown Road, Orefield, PA 18069. To construct and maintain two culvert crossings each consisting of 1.2-foot × 7.5-foot and three 22-foot × 6.0-foot concrete box culverts, depressed 0.5 foot below the stream bed elevation in Iron Run (HQ-CWF). The project, associated with the Lehigh Valley West/to Industrial Park, is located on the west side of S. R. 0100 approximately 1 mile south of S. R. 0078 (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle N: 11.9 inches; W: 16.4 inches) in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County (Philadelphia District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       E40-500.  Encroachment. Robert Cook, R. R. 3, Box 3054, Harveys Lake, PA 18618. To modify and maintain an existing pile-supported dock in Harveys Lake, increasing the areal coverage from approximately 900 square feet to approximately 1,680 square feet. As modified, the dock will have dimensions of approximately 40 feet lakeward by 42 feet. The project is located at Pole No. 281 (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 18.2 inches; W: 6.5 inches), in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County (Baltimore District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       E45-355.  Encroachment. David S. Weiss, R. R. 3, Box 3890, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-9579. To place fill in a de minimis area of wetlands equal to 0.05 acre for the purpose of constructing a private shale driveway to access an upland portion of a property located southwest of the intersection of S. R. 1003 (Hallet Road) and Township Road T509 (Bog Road) (East Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 8.9 inches; W: 17.1 inches) in Pocono Township, Monroe County (Philadelphia District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       E45-356.  Encroachment. Nature Conservancy, Lee Park--Suite 470, 1100 East Hector Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428. To place fill in a de minimis area of PFO wetlands equal to 0.02 acre for the purpose of constructing a raised, stone walkway having a length of 215` and with 5` to provide access to the existing Tannersville cranberry bog nature trail system. The project is located on the east side of S. R. 1001 (Cherry Lane) approximately 0.6 mile south of Township Road T509 (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle N: 7.4 inches; W: 2.6 inches) in Pocono Township, Monroe County (Philadelphia District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

       E01-193.  Encroachment. Adams County Commission, 111--117 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325. To construct and maintain an 80-foot single span bridge with an underclearance of 7 feet over Willoughby Run on Waterworks Road to replace a bridge destroyed in the 1996 flood in the same located west of Red Rock Road (Fairfield, PA Quadrangle N: 8.8 inches; W: 2.3 inches) in Cumberland Township, Adams County.

       E06-513.  Encroachment. Eli Burkholder, Box 64, 315 Bowers Road, Bowers, PA 19511. To widen an existing bridge by 10 feet, 4 inches to allow crossing with farm equipment across the channel of Sacony Creek at a point approximately 2,300 feet downstream of Bowers Road (Manatawny, PA Quadrangle N: 20.75 inches; W: 16.75 inches) in Maxatawny Township, Berks County.

       E07-292.  Encroachment. PA Department of Transportation, District 9-0, Robert Heim, 1620 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. To remove a single span bridge and to construct and maintain a single span prestressed adjacent box beam bridge having a clear span of 48.40 feet and an underclearance of 8.64 feet over Sinking Run for purposes of highway maintenance located on SR 1013, Section 005, about 1.0 mile from its intersection with SR 0350 (Spruce Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 20.2 inches; W: 8.7 inches) in Tyrone Township, Blair County.

       E07-293.  Encroachment. PA Department of Transportation, District 9-0, Robert Heim, 1620 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. To remove an existing two span bridge and to construct and maintain a two span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge having two clear spans of 43.11 feet and a minimum underclearance of 7.92 feet over Sinking Run and to temporarily place fill in a de minimis amount of associated wetlands for purposes of highway maintenance located on SR 1013, Section 010 about 0.7 mile west of its intersection with SR 0350 (Spruce Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 20.6 inches; W: 7.9 inches) in Tyrone Township, Blair County.

       E22-384.  Encroachment. Roy Brubaker, 4146 Colebrook Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. To construct and maintain a bridge having a span of 38 feet and a clearance of 5 feet across the channel of Hoffer Creek at a point approximately 3,000 feet downstream of Route 341 (Elizabethtown, PA Quadrangle N: 15.8 inches; W: 14.1 inches) in Conewago Township, Dauphin County.

       E28-253.  Encroachment. Metal Township Municipal Authority, Wilmer Lehman, P. O. Box 226, Willow Hill, PA 17271. To construct and maintain an embankment of a proposed waste water lagoon at the authority's treatment plant located along the right bank's 100-year floodplain of the West Branch Conococheague Creek about 250 feet upstream of the SR 4004 Bridge (Fannettsburg Road) (Fannettsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 11.22 inches; W: 9.4 inches) in Metal Township, Franklin County.

       E31-45.  Encroachment. PA Dept. of Transportation, District 9-0, 1620 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. To remove an existing bridge and to construct and maintain concrete adjacent box beam bridge having a normal horizontal clearance of 34.88 feet and an underclearance of 4.4 feet across an unnamed tributary to Three Spring Creeks for purposes of highway maintenance located on SR 0655, Section 003, about 1.5 miles south of its intersection with SR 0994 (Saltillo, PA Quadrangle N: 9.7 inches; W: 3.0 inches) in Clay Township, Huntingdon County.

       E67-628.  Encroachment. York County Commissioners, One West Marketway, 4th Floor, York, PA 17401. To construct and maintain a 5 foot wide by 40 foot long pedestrian bridge adjacent to an existing vehicular bridge located on Cross Mill Road at the Cross Mill Historical site over a tributary to Rambo Run (Stewartstown, PA Quadrangle N: 8.9 inches; W: 5.8 inches) in East Hopewell Township, York County.

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

       E14-323.  Encroachment. Pa. Dept. of Transportation, 1924-30 Daisy St., Clearfield, PA 16830. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete box beam bridge with a span of 80 feet and underclearance of 8 feet across Spring Creek located on SR 3006, Section A01 just west of SR 0150 (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 6.6 inches; W: 4.3 inches) in Bellefonte Borough, Centre County. Estimated stream disturbance is 100 feet with no wetland impact; stream classification is Cold Water Fishery.

       E41-424.  Encroachment. Alex Bobotas, R. R. 4, Box 412, South Williamsport, PA 17701. To construct and maintain: 1) a 97 foot by 16 foot clean fill boat ramp in the right floodway of the West Branch Susquehanna River; 2) a 1,127.5 square foot wooden boat dock system in the West Branch Susquehanna River located 1.8 miles east on Sylvan Dell Road from the railroad crossing in South Williamsport (Montoursville South Quadrangle N: 21.5 inches; W: 11.0 inches) in Armstrong Township, Lycoming County. The project proposes to disturb 90 linear feet of stream with is classified a Warm Water Fishery.

       E41-425.  Encroachment. Jay R. Alexander, Wayne Alexander and Joseph L. Reighard, R. R. 2, Box 600, Montoursville, PA 17754. To construct and maintain a single span steel beam bridge with a span of 55 feet and underclearance of 8 feet across with a span of 55 feet and underclearance of 8 feet across Wallis Run off SR 1006 opposite Frymire Road (Barbours, PA Quadrangle N: 7.0 inches; W: 16.0 inches) in Cascade Township, Lycoming County. Estimated stream disturbance is 100 feet with no wetland impacts; stream classification is HQ-CWF.

       E59-367.  Encroachment. Deerfield Township Supervisors, R. R. 1, Box 990, Knoxville, PA 16928. To realign and maintain the channel of Troups Creek to protect private and public property from flooding. The realignment work shall consist of the periodic removal of two gravel deposition areas that shall not exceed the depth of normal, historic streambed elevation or a maximum of 4 feet. The first deposition area for periodic removal is upstream of the bridge that carries T-404 across Troups Creek and its removal shall not exceed a maximum area of 600 feet long × 100 feet wide. The second deposition area is downstream of the bridge that carries T-404 across Troups Creek and its removal shall not exceed a maximum area of 800 feet long × 40 feet wide. The project is located along the eastern right-of-way of SR 0249 approximately 750 feet northeast of the T404 and SR 0249 intersection (Knoxville, PA Quadrangle N: 19.9 inches; W: 13.0 inches) in Deerfield Township, Tioga County. This permit shall be void 5 years from the date of issuance. As proposed, the realignment of Troups Creek will not impact wetlands while impacting 1,400 linear feet of waterway; stream classification is Cold Water Fishery.

       E59-368.  Encroachment. Deerfield Township Supervisors, R. R. 1, Box 990, Knoxville, PA 16928. To realign and maintain the channel of Troups Creek to protect private and public property from flooding. The realignment work shall consist of the periodic removal of gravel deposition areas that shall not exceed the depth of normal, historic streambed elevation or a maximum of 4 feet. The deposition area for periodic removal is downstream of the confluence of Abbot Hollow Run along the eastern streambank of Troups Creek and its removal shall not exceed a maximum area of 400 feet long × 50 feet wide. The project is located along the eastern right-of-way of SR 0249 approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the SR 0049 and SR 0249 intersection (Knoxville, PA Quadrangle N: 17.9 inches; W: 11.4 inches) in Deerfield Township, Tioga County. This permit shall be void 5 years from the date of issuance. As proposed, the realignment of Troups Creek will not impact wetlands while impacting 400 linear feet of waterway; stream classification is Cold Water Fishery.

       E59-369.  Encroachment. Deerfield Township Supervisors, R. R. 1, Box 990, Knoxville, PA 16928. To realign and maintain the channel of Cowanesque River to protect private and public property from flooding. The realignment work shall consist of the periodic removal of five gravel deposition areas that shall not exceed the depth of normal, historic streambed elevation or a maximum of 4 feet. The first three deposition areas for periodic removal are upstream of the bridge that carries T-889 across the Cowanesque River and their removal shall not exceed a maximum area of 400 long × 60 feet wide along the southern streambank; a maximum area of 600 feet long × 70 feet wide along the northern streambank; a maximum area of 70 feet long × 40 feet wide immediately below the confluence of Troups Creek. The second two deposition areas are downstream of the bridge that carries T-889 across the Cowanesque River and their removal shall not exceed a maximum area of 300 feet long × 40 feet wide center stream; a maximum area of 300 feet long × 25 feet wide along the southern streambank. The project is located along the southern right of way of SR 0049 approximately 1,800 feet south of the T-889 and SR 0049 intersection (Knoxville, PA Quadrangle N: 14.0 inches; W: 8.9 inches) in Deerfield Township, Tioga County. This permit shall be void 5 years from the date of issuance. As proposed, the realignment of Troups Creek will not impact wetlands while impacting 400 linear feet of waterway; stream classification is Cold Water Fishery. As proposed, the realignment of the Cowanesque River will not impact wetlands while impacting 1,670 linear feet of waterway; stream classification is Warm Water Fishery.

       E59-370.  Encroachment. Deerfield Township Supervisors, R. R. 1, Box 990, Knoxville, PA 16928. To realign and maintain the channel of Cowanesque River to protect private and public property from flooding. The realignment work shall consist of the periodic removal of five gravel deposition areas that shall not exceed the depth of normal, historic streambed elevation or a maximum of 4 feet. The first two deposition areas for periodic removal are upstream of the bridge that carries T-402 across the Cowanesque River and their removal shall not exceed a maximum area of 800 long × 40 feet wide along the northern streambank; a maximum area of 600 feet long × 80 feet wide along the southern streambank. The remaining deposition area is downstream of the bridge that carries T-889 across the Cowanesque River and its removal shall not exceed a maximum area of 400 feet long × 60 feet wide along the southern streambank. The project is located along the southern right-of-way of SR 0049 approximately 2,000 feet south of the T-402 and SR 0049 approximately 2,000 feet south of the T-402 and SR 0049 intersection (Knoxville, PA Quadrangle N: 13.4 inches; W: 11.5 inches) in Deerfield Township, Tioga County. This permit shall be void 5 years from the date of issuance. As proposed, the realignment of the Cowanesque River will not impact wetlands while impacting 1,400 linear feet of waterway; stream classification is Warm Water Fishery.

       E59-371.  Encroachment. Deerfield Township Supervisors, R. R. 1, Box 990, Knoxville, PA 16928. To realign and maintain the channel of Cowanesque River to protect private and public property from flooding. The realignment work shall consist of the periodic removal of two gravel deposition areas that shall not exceed the depth of normal, historic streambed elevation or a maximum of 4 feet. The first deposition area for periodic removal are upstream of the bridge that carries T-824 across the Cowanesque River and their removal shall not exceed a maximum area of 1,400 long × 40 feet wide. The second deposition area is downstream of the bridge that carries T-824 across the Cowanesque River and its removal shall not exceed a maximum area of 600 feet long × 40 feet wide. The project is located along the southern right-of-way of SR 0049 approximately 400 feet south of the T-824 and SR 0049 intersection (Knoxville, PA Quadrangle N: 14.4 inches; W: 6.0 inches) in Deerfield Township, Tioga County. This permit shall be void 5 years from the date of issuance. As proposed, the realignment of the Cowanesque River will not impact wetlands while impacting 2,000 linear feet of waterway; stream classification is Warm Water Fishery.

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

       E02-1232.  Encroachment. Pleasant Hills Construction Company, Inc., 60 Terence Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. To construct and maintain an 8 foot diameter culvert in an unnamed tributary to Lick Run; to widen and maintain the channel of said stream, and to place and maintain fill in the floodway of and on the left bank of an unnamed tributary to Lick Run for the purpose of developing a parcel for office buildings. The project is located just northwest from the intersection of Brushglenn Drive and Woodrift Lane (Glassport, PA Quadrangle N: 13.8 inches; W: 13.6 inches) in Pleasant Hills Borough, Allegheny County.

       E32-391.  Encroachment. PA Department of Transportation, Engineering District 10-0, P. O. Box 429, Indiana, PA 15701. To expand an embankment within the floodplain of the Conemaugh River (WWF) for the purpose of increasing the vertical clearance of a railroad bridge replacement over SR 0056. The project is located along SR 0056 at its intersection with SR 0711 near Robindale Heights (New Florence, PA Quadrangle N: 8.4 inches; W: 3.6 inches) in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.

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

       E10-279.  Encroachment. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Domhoff, 105 Zeigler Street, Zelienople, PA 16063-1075. To construct and maintain a single span I-beam bridge with a clear span of approximately 20 feet and a maximum underclearance of 5.5 feet across Semiconon Run (CWF) to be utilized for private residential access. This project is located across Semiconon Run approximately 3,400 feet southwest of the intersection of Dick Road (S. R. 3029) and Purvis Road (County Lane Road S. R. 3034) located in Connoquenessing Township, Butler County.

       E43-267.  Encroachment. PA Department of Transportation, Engineering District 1-0, 1140 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323-1251. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a twin cell precast reinforced concrete box culvert with each waterway opening having a clear span of 20 feet and an average underclearance of 6.33 feet on SR 3022 across Lackawannock Creek (TSF). The project is located on SR 3022 across Lackawannock Creek approximately 2,200 feet northwest of the intersection of SR 3022 and SR 3039 adjacent to the Big Bend Church. This project will include placement of the bottom of this box culvert approximately 1.67 feet below existing streambed elevations to provide unobstructed access for aquatic organisms (Fredonia, PA Quadrangle N: 4.7 inches; W: 8.6 inches) located in Jefferson Township, Mercer County.

    ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT


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

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

       EA09-014C0.  Environmental Assessment. Pickertown Partnership, G. P. (2421 Bristol Road, Warrington, PA 18914). To construct and maintain a nonjurisdictional dam across a tributary to Mill Creek (TSF, MF) and modify an existing nonjurisdictional dam for the purpose of stormwater management at the proposed Urwiler tract subdivision located approximately 2,900 feet east of the intersection of Lower State Road and Pickertown Road (Doylestown, PA Quadrangle N: 2.05 inches; W: 5.85 inches) in Warrington Township, Bucks County.

       D56-005EA.  Environmental Assessment. Windber Area Authority (1700 Stockholm Avenue, Windber, PA 15963-2061). To breach and remove a jurisdictional dam across Clear Shade Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The dam is located approximately 2.0 miles upstream of the confluence of Dark Shade Creek and Clear Shade Creek (Windber, PA Quadrangle N: 4.45 inches; W: 4.55 inches) in Shade and Logan Townships, Somerset County.

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    ACTIONS

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

    [National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]

    DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

    (Part I Permits)

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

       Persons aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514), and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law) to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.

       Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.


    Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

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

       NPDES Permit No. PA-0021873.  Sewerage. Borough of Jim Thorpe, 101 East 10th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Jim Thorpe Borough, Carbon County, to the Lehigh River.

       NPDES Permit No. PA-0051551.  Industrial waste. Ecolaire, Inc., 1550 Lehigh Drive, Easton, PA 18042 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in West Easton Borough, Northampton County, to the Lehigh River.

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

       NPDES Permit No. PA0210781.  Sewage. Hamlin Township, R. D. 1, Box 185A, Kane, PA 16735 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Hamlin Township, McKean County to Potato Creek.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0210803.  Sewage. Star Route Estates--MHP, 2182 Beulah Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in East Mead Township, Crawford County to an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek.

       NPDES Permit No. PA0222399.  Industrial waste. Decker Transportation, Inc., R. D. 3230, Route 957, Russel, PA 16345 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Farmington Township, Warren County to an unnamed tributary to Kiantone Creek.

       WQM Permit No. 4398412.  Sewerage, Gerald S. Pacifico, SRSTP, 126 Shenango Park Rd., Transfer, PA 16154. Construction of Gerald S. Pacifico SRSTP located in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County.

       WQM Permit No. 4398413.  Sewerage, Larry D. and Joanne I. Cramer, SRSTP, 25 Maple Rd., Greenville, PA 16125. Construction of Larry D. and Joanne I. Cramer SRSTP located in West Salem Township, Mercer County.

       WQM Permit No. 2598403.  Sewage. Erie Sewer Authority/City of Erie, c/o Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall & Sennett, P. E., 120 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501-1461. This project is for the construction of headworks facility and overflow retention facility and associated onsite piping in the City of Erie, Erie County.

       WQM Permit No. 2093405.  Sewage. Star Route Estates--MHP, 2182 Beulah Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. This project is for a hydraulically rerated treatment plant in East Mead Township, Crawford County.


    INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

    (PAS)


    The following NPDES Individual Permits for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities have been issued.

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

    NPDESApplicant NameCounty andReceiving
    Permit No.and AddressMunicipalityStream
    PAS10-D104AT&T Corporation
    Promenade Annex PA 189
    1200 Peachtree Street, NE
    Atlanta, GA 30309
    Tinicum, Bedminster, East
    Rockhill, Richland,
    Milford and Springfield Twps., and Quakertown Borough,
    Bucks County,
    Upper Saucon and
    Salisbury Townships,
    Lehigh County
    Delaware River, Tinicum and,
    Tohickon Creeks, Mink Run,
    Deer Run, Unnamed Tributary
    to East Branch Perkiomen Crk.,
    Three Mile Run, Morgan Creek, Unnamed Tributaries to Unami Crk. and Beaver Run, Unnamed
    Tributaries to Tumble Run,
    Saucon and Trout Crks.
    PAS10-G247Irish Oaks Development Corp.
    1316 West Chester Pike, Suite 198
    West Chester, PA 19382
    West Brandywine Twp.
    Chester Co.
    East Branch
    Brandywine Creek,
    Tributary to Indian Crk.
    PAS10-G303Belle Capital Corporation, Inc.
    30-1 Lindenwood Drive, Suite 1
    Malvern, PA 29355
    West Bradford Twp.
    Chester Co.
    Unnamed Tributaries to
    Valley Run and Broad Run
    PAS10-G306TPT Partners, Inc.
    P. O. Box 866
    Kimberton, PA 19442
    North Coventry Twp.
    Chester Co.
    Unnamed Tributary to
    Schuylkill River
    PAS10-G310Owen J. Roberts School District
    901 Ridge Road
    Pottstown, PA 19464-9341
    North Coventry Twp.
    Chester Co.
    Unnamed Tributaries to
    Pigeon Creek and
    Schuylkill River
    PAS10-G311Wooldridge Construction of PA
    1500 Green Hill Rd.
    West Chester, PA 19380
    East Goshen Twp.
    Chester Co.
    West Branch Ridley Crk.
    PAS10-G312Cornerstone Communities, Inc.
    Radnor Bldg.
    717 Lancaster Ave.
    Villanova, PA 19085
    Willistown Twp.
    Chester Co.
    Crumm Crk.

    INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

    (PAR)

       The following parties have submitted Notices of Intent (NOIs) for Coverage under (1) General NPDES Permit(s) to discharge wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The approval for coverage under these general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in the general permit; (2) General Permit(s) for Beneficial Use of Sewage Sludge or Residential Septage by Land Application in Pennsylvania. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under these general permits is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective general permit. The Department of Environmental Protection approves the following coverages under the specified General Permit.

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

       The application and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted.

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

    General Permit Type--PAG 2

    Facility Location
    County andApplicant NameReceiving Stream Contact Office and
    MunicipalityPermit No.and Addressor Body of WaterTelephone No.
    Columbia County
    Briar Creek Borough
    PAR102132Lyon Properties
    433 South Main St.
    West Hartford, CT 06110
    E. Branch Briar Crk.Columbia CCD
    702 Sawmill Rd., Suite 105
    Bloomsburg, PA 17815
    Chadds Ford Township
    Delaware County
    PAR10-J110Dr. Thomas P. O'Dea
    Harvey Road
    Chadds Ford, PA 19317
    Harvey RunSoutheast Regional Office
    555 North Lane
    Suite 6010, Lee Park
    Conshohocken, PA
    (610) 832-6131
    Aston Township
    Delaware County
    PAR10-J106D & D Developers, Inc.
    c/o Jack Donald
    510 East Baltimore Pk.
    Media, PA 19063
    West Branch
    Chester Creek
    Southeast Regional Office
    555 North Lane
    Suite 6010, Lee Park
    Conshohocken, PA
    (610) 832-6131
    City of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia County
    PAR10-5317Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
    Philadelphia Naval Business Center
    QTRS M-2
    Philadelphia, PA 19221-5094
    Reserve Basin flowing into
    Schuylkill River
    Southeast Regional Office
    555 North Lane
    Suite 6010, Lee Park
    Conshohocken, PA
    (610) 832-6131
    Clarion County
    Piney Creek Twp.
    PAR101509Piney Creek Limited Partnership
    R. D. 2, Box 56
    Clarion, PA 16214
    Piney CreekNorthwest Region
    Water Mgt. Program Manager
    230 Chestnut St.
    Meadville, PA 16335-3481
    (814) 332-6942
    Erie County
    Summit Township
    PAR10K106Joyce Pfadt
    9550 Donation Road
    Erie, PA 16509
    UNT to
    Walnut Creek
    Erie Conservation District
    12723 Route 19
    P. O. Box 801
    Waterford, PA 16441
    (814) 796-4203
    Erie County
    North East Twp. & Boro.
    PAR10K107North East School District
    50 Division St.
    North East, PA 16428
    UNT to
    16-Mile Creek
    Erie Conservation District
    12723 Route 19
    P. O. Box 801
    Waterford, PA 16441
    (814) 796-4203

    General Permit Type--PAG 7

    Facility Location
    County and MunicipalityGeneralApplicant NameContact Office and
    (If Applicable)Permit No.and AddressTelephone No.
    PAG079901Lang EnviroVenture, Inc.
    60 Lake Street
    Narrowsburg, NY 12764
    Bureau of Water Quality Protection
    (717) 787-8184

    General Permit Type--PAG 8

    Facility Location
    County and MunicipalityGeneralApplicant NameContact Office and
    (If Applicable)Permit No.and AddressTelephone No.
    Montgomery County
    Upper Dublin Twp.
    PAG080010Nutrecon, Inc.
    P. O. Box 442
    South Main at Randolph
    Ambler, PA 19004
    Southeast Region Water Management
    555 North Lane
    Conshohocken, PA 19428
    (610) 832-6130

    SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT

    PLAN APPROVAL

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

       Persons aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, 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 are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.


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

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

       The Plan Approval is granted for a revision to the Official Sewage Facilities Plan of Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County to provide for sewage currently being treated at the New Castle County's City of Wilmington Wastewater Treatment Plant to be diverted for treatment at the Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority's (SWDCMA's) Baldwin Run Pollution Control Facility. The diversion is planned in the amount of 2,218 edus or 554,500 gpd. This will be accomplished by the construction of a 12 inch force main from the existing Beech Street pump station to the existing SWDCMA's Baldwin Run interceptor, as shown on Exhibit 34.

    SAFE DRINKING WATER


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

       Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA, (814) 332-6899.

       Permit No. 2598502.  Public water supply. Pleasant Ridge Manor--West, 8300 West Ridge Road, Girard, PA 16417-9802 has been issued a permit to upgrade their existing water system in Fairview Township, Erie County.

       Type of Facility: Community Water Supply.

       Consulting Engineer: Eugene G. Hlifka, 151 West 14th St., Erie, PA 16501.

       Permit to Construct Issued: May 27, 1998.

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

       A.  0888503-T1.  The Department issued an operating permit to Claymac Equities, L.L.C. (P. O. Box 1346, Southeastern, PA 19399, Athens Township, Bradford County) for operation of the water system at Blue Spruce Mobile Home Park.

    LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

    Under Act 2, 1995

    Preamble 3


    The following final reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).

       Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of any final reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed, and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.

       For further information concerning the final report, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program in the Department Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of a final report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.

       The Department has received the following final report:

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

       Ross Matico Property, Yardley Borough, Bucks County. Ross Matico, 52 Canal Street, Yardley, PA 19067, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet Statewide health standards.

    SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

    RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITIES


    Permit modification issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904); and residual waste regulations for a general permit to operate residual waste processing facilities and the beneficial use of residual waste other than coal ash.

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

       General Permit Application No. WMGR043.  Atlas Environmental Services & Equipment Company, 6801 State Road, Building A, Philadelphia, PA 19135. A permit modification has been issued to allow the processing of nonhazardous petroleum contaminated soils at a fixed stationary location. The original general permit was issued to Atlas only for mobile use of their soil processing technology. The fixed stationary location has been indicated as 6801 State Road, Building A, Philadelphia, PA. The permit modification was issued by the Central Office on May 22, 1998.

    OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


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

       Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3653.

       Permit No. 100963.  Permit Modification. Lycoming County Landfill, Lycoming County Resource Management Service (P. O. Box 187, Montgomery, PA 17752). Approval of Form R, Waste Analysis and Classification Plan for existing municipal waste landfill located in Brady Township, Lycoming County, issued in the regional office on May 18, 1998.

       Permit No. 301626.  Permit Modification. White Pines Landfill, White Pines Corporation (R. R. 1, Box 69, Millville, PA 17846). Permit modification for revisions to the landfill gas collection and additional wastestreams to an existing residual waste landfill located in Pine Township, Columbia County, issued in the regional office on May 26, 1998.

    Override Justification

       On November 12, 1997, the Department received comments from the Columbia County Planning Commission concerning this major permit modification application. After full review of the permit modification application and the Planning Commission's comments, the Department has made a decision to issue the permit modification. Following are the relevant comments pertaining to the application and the basis for overriding these comments:

       Comment no. 1: The County requests to be provided with a copy of all monitoring information submitted to the DEP.

       Response: All information with respect to monitoring is public information and is available for review by the County at the DEP Regional Office.

       Comment no. 2: Attachment A-2 and Attachment A-4 do not contain executed return receipts as required.

       Response: Copies of the executed return receipts were required from the applicant and were received by the DEP.

       Comment no. 3: Attachment A-3 does not contain a proof-of-publication as required.

       Response: Copies of the proof-of-publication were required from the applicant and were received by the DEP.

       Comment no. 4: The submission indicated that the reanalysis frequency contained in Table R-2 is a modification of that which was originally permitted, using information provided by the DEP subsequent to original issuance. The subsequent information was not identified nor included in this submission. Additionally, certification in lieu of sampling and analysis for interim years is acceptable only if the permit for the facility authorizes such interim year certification.

       Response: The information provided by the DEP was the result of meetings and discussions between the applicant and the DEP Waste Program Chemist. The Chemist made the suggestions, which were agreed to by the applicant and were written into the permit modification. Also, the issue of certifications in lieu of sampling and analysis has been agreed to and has been written into the permit modification.

       Comment no. 5: Attachment R-4 requests approval to dispose of municipal like residual waste for certain waste streams. For all these wastes, the applicant has stated that chemical analysis should not be required given the fact that these wastes contain known materials. The County questions the accuracy of this reasoning since some of the waste streams could contain substances in the form of dyes, curing agents and additives which are not generic and which could alter the chemical composition normally anticipated to be present in these wastes.

       Response: In order for wastes to be considered municipal like residual waste, they must be one of the categories listed on the Department's Form S. The Department has determined that for wastes to be considered for this classification they are nonimpacting. Therefore, even though these wastes may have dyes and additives, in order for them to be accepted under the Form S classification, they must be nonimpacting.

       Comment no. 6: The application indicates that an application for Air Quality Plan Approval was submitted to the DEP. A copy of the Air Quality Application was not included in the documentation submitted for our review.

       Response: Applications for Air Quality Plan Approval are submitted to the Air Quality Control Program of the Department and would not be included in an application to the Waste Management Program. Therefore, the Air Quality application was not included in the Waste Management application. The County was notified through the Act 14 Notification process that the Department received an Air Quality Plan Approval application.

    AIR POLLUTION

    OPERATING PERMITS


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

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

       GP1-01-3008:  Gettysburg College (300 N. Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17235) issued for a Natural Gas/No. 2 fuel oil boilers in Gettysburg Borough, Adams County.

       GP3-05-03007:  New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16648) issued for a portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County.


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

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

       08-316-014:  Masonite Corp. (P. O. Box 311, Towanda, PA 18848) modified on May 14, 1998, to specify the required performance of stack testing on a molded hardboard press (Die Form press) within 360 days of plan approval issuance rather than 180 days in Wysox Township, Bradford County.

    PLAN APPROVALS


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

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

       06-1007O:  Carpenter Technology Corp. (P. O. Box 14662, Reading, PA 19612-4662) issued May 14, 1998, for modification of the press forge facility in Reading/Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.

       06-5063B:  EAFCO, Inc. (Spring and Schaeffer Streets, Boyertown, PA 19512) issued May 29, 1998, for construction of the surface coating line controlled by dry filters at the Eastern Foundry, Boyertown/Colebrookdale Township, Berks County.

       21-303-001B:  Hempt Brothers, Inc. (205 Creek Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011) issued May 22, 1998, for modification of the three asphalt plants at the Camp Hill Quarry in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.

       21-320-010B:  Fry Communications, Inc. (800 West Church Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055) for construction of one 9-unit double web offset press controlled by dryers/afterburners at Building 3, in Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County.

       22-301-062:  Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc. (7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111) issued May 21, 1998, for construction of the animal crematory incinerator with an afterburner at the East Shore Shelter in Swatara Township, Dauphin County.

       28-302-049B:  Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc. (P. O. Box 709, Biglerville, PA 17307-0709) issued June 1, 1998, for the installation of a backup/emergency natural gas fired boiler at their Chambersburg Plant in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County.

       28-310-006D:  New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664) issued May 21, 1998, for modification of the limestone crushing plant controlled by a wet suppression system at the Dry Run Quarry in Fannett Township, Franklin County.

       44-304-009:  Donsco, Inc. (P. O. Box 2001, Wrightsville, PA 17368-0040) issued May 22, 1998, for the installation of two cold-box core machines at the Belleville Foundry in Union Township, Mifflin County.

       67-301-080:  Golden Lake Pet Memorial Gardens (210 Andersontown Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055) issued May 21, 1998, for construction of the animal crematory incinerator with an afterburner in Monaghan Township, York County.

       67-304-034B:  R. H. Sheppard Co., Inc. (101 Philadelphia Street, Hanover, PA 17331) issued May 22, 1998, for the installation of a cold-box core process in Hanover Borough, York County.

       67-320-026A:  GTY, Inc. (2075 Loucks Road, York, PA 17404) issued May 27, 1998, for construction of the printing operations in West Manchester Township, York County. This source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart FFF, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

    MINING

    APPROVALS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES

       Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 water quality certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).

       Ebensburg District Office, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.

    Coal Permits Issued

       32860106.  Permit Revision. Kent Coal Mining Company (P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701), to change the post-mining land use from cropland to forestland on the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company property in Blacklick Township, Indiana County, affecting 233.1 acres, receiving stream four unnamed tributaries to Aultmans Run and Aultmans Run. Application received February 20, 1998. Application issued May 14, 1998.

       56823008.  Permit Renewal. Croner, Inc. (P. O. Box 157, Berlin, PA 15530), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 176.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek and to Tubs Run. Application received March 26, 1998. Permit issued May 26, 1998.

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

       03970109.  Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mining site located in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County, affecting 97 acres. Receiving streams: Huskins Run and two unnamed tributaries to Huskins Run. Application received: October 28, 1997. Permit issued: May 22, 1998.

       03880109R.  Terry Coal Sales, Inc. (Box 58, Distant, PA 16223). Renewal permit issued for continued reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County, affecting 254.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Cowanshannock Creek to the Allegheny River. Renewal application received: March 9, 1998. Renewal permit issued: May 28, 1998.

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

       17820181.  Larson Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 96, Kylertown, PA 16847), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a change in permit acreage from 172.1 to 181 acres, Cooper Township, Clearfield County, receiving streams: Sulphur Run, tributary to Moshannon Creek and Flat Run. Application received January 14, 1998. Permit issued May 6, 1998.

       17930117.  Al Hamilton Contracting Company (R. R. 1, Box 87, Woodland, PA 16881), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit to apply biosolids (stabilized sewage sludge) to enhance vegetation. A variance is also being requested for the application of biosolids within the 100 foot barrier for Surveyor Run and the unnamed tributaries to Surveyor Run. This variance is to apply only to those areas affected by the reclamation activity, Goshen and Girard Townships, Clearfield County affecting 345.6 acres. Application received December 3, 1997. Permit issued May 12, 1998.

       17960107.  Waroquier Coal Company (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger permit from Bermuda Triangle, Inc., Greenwood Township, Clearfield County affecting 40.7 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received March 3, 1998. Permit issued May 20, 1998.

       17950113.  Waroquier Coal Company (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger permit from Bermuda Triangle, Inc., Greenwood Township, Clearfield County affecting 60.2 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary #1 and #2 to Watts Creek to Watts Creek to Clearfield Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received March 3, 1998. Permit issued May 20, 1998.

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

       54871303R2.  D & D Coal Company (139 East Independence Street, Shamokin, PA 17872), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation in Cass Township, Schuylkill County affecting 2.8 acres, receiving stream--none. Renewal issued May 29, 1998.

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

    Large Industrial Mineral Permits Issued

       4673SM5.  Fink & Stackhouse, Inc. (515 Princeton Avenue Ext., Williamsport, PA 17701), permit revision to an existing large industrial mineral surface mine permit to apply biosolids (stabilized sewage sludge) to enhance vegetation, Beech Creek Township, Clinton County affecting 52.7 acres. Application received December 29, 1997. Permit issued May 15, 1998.

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

    Small Industrial Mineral Authorizations Granted

       08970822.  Robert J. Johnson (R. R. 2, Box 310, Wyalusing, PA 18853), commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial mineral (bluestone) permit in Orwell Township, Bradford County affecting 2 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to South Creek. Application received December 18, 1997. Authorization granted May 18, 1998.

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    ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

    ENCROACHMENTS

       The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received Dam Safety and Encroachment permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

       Persons aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law) to the Environmental Hearing Board, 400 Market Street, 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.


    Actions on applications filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) and notice of final action for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description.)

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

       E46-801.  Encroachment Permit. Sandy Run Country Club, 200 East Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA 19075-0116. To maintain a 120 foot long, 12-foot high, gabion wall that has been previously constructed. Also to construct and maintain an additional 96 feet of a 12-foot high gabion wall adjacent to an irrigation pond, located within the floodway of Sandy Run Creek (TSF). This site is situated at the Sandy Run Country Club, located near Walnut Avenue and east of Valley Green Road (Germantown, PA Quadrangle N: 21.9 inches; W: 10.1 inches) in Springfield Township, Montgomery County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

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

       E45-335A.  Encroachment. Anthony Ponder, 860 Penn Estates, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. To amend Permit No. E45-335 to include the placement of fill in an additional 0.03 acre of wetlands for the purpose of constructing an attached 1-car garage and wooden deck. The total wetland encroachment is approximately 0.08 acre. The project is located at Lot 154 of Penn Estates residential subdivision, Section D, approximately 1.7 miles west of the intersection of S. R. 0447 and S. R. 0191 (East Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 6.7 inches; W: 15.9 inches) in Stroud Township, Monroe County. The permittee is required to provide for 0.08 acre of replacement wetlands by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.

       Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

       E22-369.  Encroachment. American Investors Realty Association, Barry Geftman, 608 Robinson Lane, Haverford, PA 17041. To place fill in 0.14 acre of wetlands along a tributary to Paxton Creek at a point along Crums Mill Road (Harrisburg East, PA Quadrangle N: 14.4 inches; W: 12.1 inches) in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County. American Investors Realty Association is required to provide mitigation for 0.24 acre of wetland onsite. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E36-633.  Encroachment. Brecknock Township, 1026 Dry Tavern Road, Denver, PA 17517. To remove sediment deposits and alter the existing channel bottom for 195 linear feet, to construct a low-flow channel in a tributary to Muddy Creek. Rock slope protection will be constructed along 50 linear feet of stream bank, at the upstream work limit. Project will begin at the upstream edge of Horning Road culverts, near its intersection with Maple Grove Road (Terre Hill, PA Quadrangle N: 13.4 inches; W: 4.25 inches) in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County. A de minimis area of wetlands less than or equal to 0.05 acre will be filled to construct the low-flow channel configuration. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E36-649.  Encroachment. Earl Township, Clarence Buch, 517 N. Railroad Ave., New Holland, PA 17557. To remove three existing road structures, construct and maintain new road culverts. Project includes (1) four 30-inch pipe culverts at Station 41+49, with 30 linear feet of riprap channel lining at the inlet and outlet ends. To realign a tributary of Mill Creek by construction of a 3-foot wide trapezoidal channel, beginning 125 feet upstream and 150 feet downstream of the pipe culverts; (2) to realign the tributary and construct about 450 linear feet of 4-foot bottom width trapezoidal channel and to construct a 2-foot diameter cross-drain culvert at Station 32+25; and (3) twin cell concrete box culverts, each having a 9-foot span × 1.5-foot rise on a 50 degree skew, with 30 linear feet of riprap inlet and outlet protection will be constructed at Station 12+36. The proposed activities are a part of the South Custer Avenue Road realignment and channel improvement project (New Holland, PA Quadrangle N: 16 inches; W: 12 inches) located south of New Holland Borough in Earl Township, Lancaster County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E44-093.  Encroachment. James Aumiller, Sr., 193 Sigler St., P. O. Box 368, Milroy, PA 17063. To construct and maintain a steel stringer bridge having a span of 21.0 feet and an underclearance of 7.0 feet across Treaster Run for the purpose of creating a private access drive for transporting timber located about 1.7 miles east by northeast of the village of Siglerville (Burnham, PA Quadrangle N: 6.2 inches; W: 0.4 inch) in Armagh Township, Mifflin County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E50-191.  Encroachment. Kelly Ragan, 1050 Dellville Road, Duncannon, PA 17020. To construct and maintain a 4-foot by 8-foot arch culvert in the channel of a tributary to Shermans Creek and to fill 0.002 acre of wetlands at a point along Dellville Road (Shermansdale, PA Quadrangle N: 24.1 inches; W: 0.3 inch) in Wheatfield Township, Perry County. The amount of wetland impact is considered to be de minimis and wetland mitigation is not required. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

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

       E08-331.  Encroachment. Corry Sickler, R. R. 6, Box 6040, Towanda, PA 18840. To place and maintain fill in 0.15 acre of a 1.0 acre palustrine emergent/scrub-shrub wetland for the purpose of constructing a commercial business. The development encompassed 3.6 acres of undeveloped land. The site is located approximately 0.5 mile west of the SR 006/SR0187 intersection, just south of SR 006 (Towanda, PA Quadrangle N: 4 inches; W: 4.5 inches) in Wysox Township, Bradford County.

       E14-316.  Encroachment. Pa. Dept. of Transportation, 1924-30 Daisy St., Clearfield, PA 16830. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a twin cell precast concrete box culvert with each cell having a span of 14 feet and rise of 9 feet, depressed 1 foot below the stream bed in Six Mile Run located on SR 504 next to Six Mile Road (Black Moshannon, PA Quadrangle N: 6.12 inches; W: 2.75 inches) in Rush Township, Centre County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E18-250.  Encroachment. James Nestlerode, 685 Pennsylvania Ave., South Renovo, PA 17764. To construct and maintain a 13 foot by 24 foot by 12 foot high gazebo style structure with deck and concrete pad in the floodway of the West Branch Susquehanna River. The project is located about 2,500 feet west of Farrandsville Rd. and 6,500 feet south of the intersection of Queens Run Road with Farrandsville Road (Lock Haven, PA Quadrangle N: 6.0 inches; W: 13.2 inches) in Woodward Township, Clinton County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects.

       E53-311.  Encroachment. DCNR, Bureau of Forestry, 3150 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915-0673. To construct and maintain a 112 inch wide by 75 inch high corrugated metal pipe with associated fill and riprap in the East Fork of Sinnemahoning Creek located at a gas pipeline crossing which is approximately 3,000 feet southeast of the Rock Ridge Road and SR 0044 intersection (Cherry Springs, PA Quadrangle N: 7.42 inches; W: 14.6 inches) in Summit Township, Potter County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E60-133.  Encroachment. Chris L. Wheeland, 1241 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754. To remove the existing home and to construct and maintain a new home in the floodway of the West Branch Susquehanna River located on Maplewood Dr. approximately 300 feet north of Groover Road (Northumberland, PA Quadrangle N: 8.3 inches; W: 15.0 inches) in East Buffalo Township, Union County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects.

       E14-319.  Encroachment. Corl Farm Inc., Galen Dreibelis, 1535 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 16830. To construct, operate and maintain a stream enclosure in an unnamed tributary to Big Hollow Run to provide access for a residential development. The stream enclosure shall be constructed with a corrugated metal culvert pipe that will have a diameter of 36 inches and a length of 125 feet. The project is located along the southern right-of-way of SR 0322 (Business Route) approximately 350 feet west of the intersection of Circleville Road and Farmstead Lane (Julian, PA Quadrangle N: 5.9 inches; W: 3.4 inches) in Ferguson Township, Centre County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

       E14-320.  Encroachment. Raymond G. Woodring Jr., 10013 South Eagle Rd., Port Matilda, PA 16870. Construct, operate and maintain an earthen levee for the protection of private property from flooding along an unnamed tributary to Bald Eagle Creek. The levy shall be constructed with a maximum length of 215 feet, maximum top width of 13 feet, maximum height of 2.5 feet and vegetated earthen top and side slopes that is located along the eastern right-of-way of SR 0220 approximately 2.6 miles south of the intersection of SR 0322 and SR 0220 (Port Matilda, PA Quadrangle N: 5.5 inches; W: 11.3 inches) in Taylor Township, Centre County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects.

       E18-247.  Encroachment. J. Michael and Mary Jo Williamson, P. O. Box 906, Lock Haven, PA 17745-0906. To construct, operate and maintain a horse barn in the floodway of the West Branch Susquehanna River. The work shall consist of constructing a horse barn that has a length of 24 feet and a width of 12 feet that is located along the eastern right-of-way of SR 0220 approximately 1.1 miles west of the intersection of SR 1002 and T-426 (Lock Haven, PA Quadrangle N: 3.0 inches; W: 4.4 inches) in Dunnstable Township, Clinton County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects.

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

       E63-448.  Encroachment. PA Department of Transportation, Engineering District 12-0, P. O. Box 459, Uniontown, PA 15401. To remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a single span, prestressed concrete bridge having a normal span of 84.0 feet with an underclearance of 13.7 feet across Mingo Creek (TSF), to realign, clean and maintain the channel of said stream for a distance of approximately 205.0 feet and to place and maintain rip-rap bank stabilization along the banks of said stream for a distance of approximately 205.0 feet. The project is located on SR 0088, Section 00D, approximately 1,800.0 feet southwest from the intersection of SR 837 (Monongahela, PA Quadrangle N: 15.1 inches; W: 12.5 inches) in New Eagle Borough, Washington County.

       E65-687.  Encroachment. PA Department of Transportation, Engineering District 12-0, P. O. Box 459, Uniontown, PA 15401-0459. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 45-foot long, rigid frame culvert having a normal span of 11.0 feet and an underclearance of 7.0 feet across Belson Run (WWF) located on SR 3089 Section G01, Segment 0140, Offset 1748. The project includes construction and maintenance of a 72-inch diameter temporary pipe culvert (Mt. Pleasant, PA Quadrangle N: 14.6 inches; W: 17.1 inches) in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

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

       E10-275.  Encroachment. Breakneck Creek Regional Authority, 1166 Mars-Evans City Road, Mars, PA 16046. To place fill within the 50-foot floodway on the left side of a tributary to Breakneck Creek beginning at Mars-Evans City Road and extending downstream approximately 140 feet for a driveway associated with construction of an office building at the Breakneck Creek Regional Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant approximately 1.2 miles north of Hutchman Road (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 17.5 inches; W: 13.6 inches) located in Adams Township, Butler County.

       E37-117.  Encroachment. Chad A. Marinelli, 19 Bellaire Drive, New Castle, PA 16105. To operate and maintain a steel beam bridge having a clear span of 19 feet and a maximum underclearance of 7 feet across McKee Run for a private driveway access to Cilli Subdivision Parcel No. 1 south of Union Valley Road approximately 0.5 mile east of S. R. 2001 (Savannah Road) at the Village of Union Valley (New Castle South, PA Quadrangle N: 11.25 inches; W: 11.4 inches) located in Shenango Township, Lawrence County.

       Construction of this bridge was authorized by a General Permit, BDWM-GP-8, Temporary Road Crossing, No. GP083797604 acknowledged August 8, 1997, in response to the Department's Notice of Violation dated July 9, 1997.

       E43-266.  Encroachment. Borough of Grove City, 123 West Main Street, P. O. Box 110, Grove City, PA 16127. To remove the existing bridge superstructure and to repair and maintain the bridge abutments along Wolf Creek approximately 500 feet upstream of East Pine Street (Grove City, PA Quadrangle N: 6.5 inches; W: 11.5 inches) located in Grove City Borough, Mercer County.


    SPECIAL NOTICES

    Public Hearing Notice

    102/NPDES/Stormwater Construction Activities

       The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Water Management Program will be holding a fact finding hearing on the following Stormwater NPDES permit applications:

       352 Associates, Lincoln Highway and Sproul Rd. Shopping Center, PAS10-G318; and Liberty Property Trust, 600--700 Chesterfield Parkway, PAS10-G320.

       The hearing is scheduled for July 21, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. at Chester County Conservation District Office, Government Services Center, Conference Room 240, 610 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382-4519, Chester County. The hearing is being held to solicit pertinent comments on these applications. These applications are for stormwater construction activities, with a discharge to Valley and Little Valley Creeks. A copy of these applications are available for review in the Southeast Regional Office's Record Management Section, (610) 832-6268. Those interested in reviewing these applications should call to schedule a date to review the files. The project sponsors are: 352 Associates, 50 Exeter Avenue, Haverford, PA 19401; and Liberty Property Trust, 65 Valley Stream Parkway, Great Valley Corporate Center, Malvern, PA 19355.

       Comments received will be considered by DEP in completing its review and prior to taking final actions concerning these applications. The hearing will not be a question and answer session.

       Persons intending to make a presentation at the hearing should submit written notice to the Regional Manager, Water Management Program at the above address. The notice should include name, address and phone number; whether a person is opposed or in favor of the project; and a brief statement about the presentation. Comments should be kept brief and, depending on the number of speakers, may be limited to 10 minutes per speaker. Where groups are represented, a spokesperson is requested to present the group's concerns. Persons wishing to present written material directly to DEP may do so within 30 days following the hearing.

       Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings, should contact Sharon Moore, at (610) 832-6073. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

    Bureau of Water Quality Protection

    Public Notice of Proposed General NPDES Permit for Discharges from Hydrostatic Tests of Tanks and Pipelines (PAG#10)

       In compliance with the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act, The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001), sections 1905-A, 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §§ 510-5, 510-17 and 510-20), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) by this notice seeks public comments on the proposed General NPDES Permit, the general permit Application--(Notice of Intent) and other related documents for Discharges from Hydrostatic Tests of Tanks and Pipelines to be conducted in this Commonwealth. The documents set forth the effluent limitations and other terms and conditions of the permit and eligibility criteria to apply for the general permit. An individual permit will be required for any discharges to the waters designated for Special Protection in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93. In addition, a public hearing is also required for discharges to exceptional value waters.

       The draft permit documents package is on file in the Department's Central Office in the Division of Wastewater Management, Bureau of Water Quality Protection at the following location. The documents package can be obtained by writing to the following address or by calling the telephone number given: Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality Protection, Division of Wastewater Management, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8774--11th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774, (717) 787-8184. E-mail address: Patel.ratilal@A1.DEP.STATE.PA.US. World Wide Web Address: HTTP://WWW.DEP.STATE.PA.US.

       The Department invites public comments on the proposed general permit documents package. All comments must be submitted within 30 days from the date of the publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. If there is significant public interest in the general permit or if requested, the comment period may be extended at the discretion of the Department for an additional 15-day period. Only the comments received within the specified period will be considered in the formulation of the final documents for this general permit. Persons wishing to comment should include in comments their name, address and telephone number and a concise comment statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public meeting or hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest and/or comments significant.

       Written comments should be submitted at the above address. The comments will also be accepted by electronic mail to be sent at patel.ratiall@A1.DEP.STATE.PA.US. Persons with a disability may use the AT&T Relay Service by calling 1 (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or 1 (800) 654-5988 (voice users). Comments will not be accepted by facsimile or on voice mail. Following the specified comment period, the Department will review all submitted comments, prepare written comments and response document (CRD) and prepare final documents package for this permit. An availability of the final permit documents will be announced in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Persons wishing to also receive a copy of the final documents may request them by contacting the above addresses or telephone numbers.

       Once the availability of the final general permit is published for the applicant's use, the applicant may apply to the Department for use of the permit at a single discharge point or for Statewide use depending upon how the applicant conducts the testing operations. In addition, the Department may allow existing individual permit holders of the discharges to apply for and obtain coverage under the general permit when the existing permit is due for renewal. The permit coverage approval will be contingent upon the applicant's eligibility to apply for the general permit and a demonstration of compliance with all effluent limitations, and other terms and conditions of the permit.

    Notice of Proposed Consent Decree, Amendment to the Statement of Decision, and Reopening of the Administrative Record.

    Easterly Sewage Treatment Plant Site
    Logan Township, Blair County

    Proposed Consent Decree

       The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1304) has entered into a Proposed Consent Decree with American Premier Underwriters (APU). Under the proposed Consent Decree, APU will perform the final remedial response action for the Easterly Sewage Treatment Plant Site. The final remedial response action was proposed by APU and approved by the DEP. The final remedial response action proposed by APU replaces the final remedial response action selected by the DEP in its June 1994 Statement of Decision (SOD). The final remedial response action which will be carried out is a combination of air sparging and soil vapor extraction (AS/SVE). The AS/SVE technology employs a series of wells and soil vents to inject air into the water table and to extract soil gases from the unsaturated portion of the soil, to volatize and otherwise strip VOCs from the soil and groundwater and collect the VOCs for treatment in a granulated activated carbon filter system. Under the Proposed Consent Decree, APU will reimburse the DEP for its past response costs in the amount of $524,500. APU will also reimburse the DEP for its future response and oversight costs. The Proposed Consent Decree also provides for a Covenant Not to Sue and reservation of rights provided under section 505 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act 2), and under section 706 of HSCA, and for contribution protection under section 705(c)(a) of HSCA. The Proposed Consent Decree is authorized by section 505(g) of HSCA. The Consent Decree is entered into in order to expedite efficient remedial action, to minimize prolonged litigation and to resolve APU's liability to the DEP under a Cost Recovery Complaint filed by the DEP against APU, the City of Altoona (City) and the Altoona City Authority (ACA) in November 1995. The City and the ACA are not parties to the Consent Decree. The Proposed Consent Decree will be lodged with the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg, PA during the 60-day public comment period provided for under HSCA section 1113.

       The Easterly Site is located approximately 0.25 mile north of East Altoona in Logan Township, Blair County, PA. The site includes two waste pits which were discovered in August, 1989 during construction at the Easterly Sewage Treatment Plant to upgrade the facility. The pits are located immediately north of several treatment plant buildings and south of lagoons that contain sludges generated at the treatment plant. The combined surface area of the two pits is approximately 27,000 square feet. The DEP conducted a Preliminary Site Investigation in 1989. The investigation revealed that groundwater was contaminated as a result of a release of hazardous substances from the waste pits. Waste and hazardous substances in the pits contained PCBs and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including benzene, vinyl chloride, trichloroethene (TCE) and tetrachloroethene (PCE). The DEP then conducted an interim response, under section 505 of HSCA, in 1990--1991, which included excavation of approximately 8,000 cubic yards of soils from the pits and placement of the waste in an impoundment designed as an interim storage facility on the property. The material stored in the surface impoundment will be addressed during the final remedial response.

       This Notice is being provided under section 1113 of HSCA and is being published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and the Altoona Mirror. The Proposed Consent Decree is available for public review and comments and is located in the Administrative Record for the Easterly Sewage Treatment Plant site which is maintained by the DEP in its Southcentral Regional Office at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110 and in its Altoona District Office at 615 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601. Persons wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending them to Noreen Wagner at the Harrisburg address.

       The public comment period extends for 60 days from the date of publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. At the close of the public comment period, the DEP will file responses to any significant written comments received during the public comment period. Unless the DEP determines, based upon the public comments received, that the Consent Decree is not in the public interest, the DEP and APU will then file a Joint Motion to Enter the Consent Decree with the Commonwealth Court, requesting the Court approve the Consent Decree. The Consent Decree becomes final upon the Court's approval and entry of the Consent Decree.

    Proposed Amendment to Statement of Decision

       In June 1994, the DEP issued a Statement of Decision (SOD) for the Easterly Site. In the SOD, the DEP identified and selected a final remedial response for the Site which consisted of onsite, ex-situ soil washing. The DEP's remedy involved excavation of all contaminated material followed by an organic solvent extraction process. Extracted contaminants would be disposed offsite and treated material was to be disposed according to Pennsylvania's Residual Waste regulations. The remedy also included extraction and treatment of contaminated groundwater.

       APU has proposed an alternative remedial response which will address the release of hazardous substances from the Site which will be performed in substitution for the final remedial response selected DEP in its 1994 SOD. The DEP has reviewed and approved the Clean-Up Plan for the alternative remedial response. The alternative remedial response to be performed by APU is a combination of air sparging and soil vapor extraction (AS/SVE). The AS/SVE technology employs a series of wells and soil vents to inject air into the water table and to extract soil gases from the unsaturated portion of the soil, to volatize and otherwise strip VOCs from the soil and groundwater and collect the VOCs for treatment in a granulated activated carbon filter system. The remedial response will be carried out under the Proposed Consent Decree described above.

       The DEP proposes to amend the SOD for the Easterly Site, as set forth in the following, by: i) replacing the DEP's response action with the remedial response action to be implemented by APU outlined in Section III (Selected Response); and ii) amending the ARARS Section to delete the groundwater protection strategy and add the cleanup standards provided for under Act 2.

    Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARS)

       In the ARARS Section, Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 301--304) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 250 §§ 250.1--250.708 has been added. In the section titled ''To Be Considered (TBC) Material,'' the 'groundwater protection strategy' has been deleted.

    Selected Response

       The DEP's final remediation response involved excavation of all contaminated material followed by an organic solvent extraction process. Extracted contaminants would be disposed offsite and treated material was to be disposed according to Pennsylvania's Residual Waste regulations. The remedy also included extraction and treatment of contaminated groundwater. The remedial response to be performed in substitution for DEP's selected remedy is a combination of air sparging and soil vapor extraction (AS/SVE). The AS/SVE technology employs a series of wells and soil vents to inject air into the water table and to extract soil gases from the unsaturated portion of the soil, to volatize and otherwise strip VOCs from the soil and groundwater and collect the VOCs for treatment in a granulated activated carbon filter system. The DEP has determined that the remedial response to be performed by APU meets the Act 2 cleanup standards. The Department proposes no other amendments to the SOD.

    Reopening of the Administrative Record

       The DEP is also reopening the Administrative Record for the Easterly Sewage Treatment Plant Site, under the authority of section 506(g) of HSCA and 25 Pa. Code § 3.33, in order to include documentation of its response costs incurred in addressing the release and threat of release of hazardous substances from the Easterly Site, and to add the amended SOD. The DEP opened the administrative record, under section 506 of HSCA on October 31, 1992 to allow the public to comment on the DEP's proposed Response for the Site. The Administrative Record was closed on June 27, 1994 upon filing of the DEP's SOD. The documentation of the DEP's response costs is provided for under section 505(g)(3) of HSCA and 25 Pa. Code § 3.11(c)(3).

       This notice is being provided under section 506(h) of HSCA and 25 Pa. Code § 3.33, and is being published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and The Altoona Mirror. The Proposed amendment to the SOD and documentation of response costs are available for public review and comments, and they are located in the Administrative Record for the Easterly Sewage Treatment Plant Site which is maintained at the DEP's Southcentral Regional Office located at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110 and its Altoona District Office at 615 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601. Persons wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending them to Noreen Wagner at the Harrisburg address. Persons wishing to have a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the SOD or the reopening of the Administrative Record may request DEP to hold a public hearing by submitting a written request to Noreen Wagner at the Harrisburg address. The written request must be made within 30 days of this notice.

       The public comment period extends for 60 days from the date of publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. At the close of the public comment period, DEP will file responses to any significant written comments received during the public comment period. The proposed amendment to the SOD outlined above will become final upon filing of the DEP's response to written comments.

    Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania

       In the month of May 1998, the Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act (63 P. S. §§ 2001--2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed as follows to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth. The period of certification is 2 years. For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P. O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (800) 23 RADON.

    Type of
    NameAddressCertification
    Edward Cummins140 Walnut Street
    Spring City, PA 19475
    Testing
    Kevin DeppeP. O. Box 987
    Cherryville, PA 18035
    Testing
    David Grammer
    Stone Ridge/Radata, Inc.
    27 Ironia Road, Unit 2
    Flanders, NJ 07836
    Mitigation
    House-Check, Inc.P. O. Box 731
    Valley Forge, PA 19482
    Testing
    Mark Kuloszewski113 Valley Street
    Exeter, PA 18643
    Testing
    Mitigation
    Frank Marsico504 Woodcrest Drive
    Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
    Testing
    Charles Patton
    Alpha Energy Labs
    1555 Valwood Parkway, Suite 100
    Carrollton, TX 75006
    Laboratory
    Surekha Paunikar
    Alpha Environmental, Inc.
    2430 Rosewood Lane
    Havertown, PA 19083
    Testing
    Radon Detection1317 Gwynedale Way
    Lansdale, PA 19446
    Testing
    [Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-927. Filed for public inspection June 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]

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