DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[31 Pa.B. 2814] NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS NPDES APPLICATIONS PART I PERMITS Under the Federal Clean Water Act and the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements. For all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. All Oil and Gas Related permit applications are listed under Section III. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. The comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. Following the comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N? PA0025437 North Coventry Municipal
Authority
P. O. Box 0833
Pottstown, PA 19464-0833
Chester County
North Coventry Township
Schuylkill River Renewal PA0031747 Glen Mills School
Glen Mills Road
Concordville, PA 19331
Delaware County
Thornbury Township
East Branch Chester Creek
Renewal Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N? PA0060054 Pocono Associates, L.P.
42 Woodland Road
Mount Pocono, PA 18344-9703
Monroe County
Paradise Township
Forest Hills Run (1E)
Yes Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N? PA0070050 Reading Alloys, Inc.
P. O. Box 53
Robesonia, PA 19551-0053Berks County
Heidelberg Township
UNT Spring Creek/ 3-C Yes PA0012998 Atlas Minerals & Chemicals Inc.
1227 Valley Road, P. O. Box 38
Mertztown, PA 19539-0038
Berks County
Longswamp Township
Toad Creek/2-C Yes PA0084603 Fairmount Homes
219 Cats Back Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
Lancaster County
West Earl Township
Conestoga River/7-J
Yes PA0080438 Northern Lancaster County Authority
983 Beam Road
Denver, PA 17517-0983
Lancaster County
Brecknock Township
Muddy Creek/7-J Yes PA0083771 Turkey Hill Dairy, Inc.
2601 River Road
Conestoga, PA 17516-9630
Lancaster County
Manor Township
Mann's Run/7-J Yes Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N? PA0228125 PPL Generation LLC
Two North Ninth St.
Allentown, PA 18101-1179
Snyder County
Shamokin Dam Borough
Unnamed tributary to Susquehanna River
6A
Renewal
Yes
PA0209350 Delmar Township
Supervisors
R. R. 5 Box 70A
Wellsboro, PA 16901-9111
Tioga County
Delmar Township
Heise Run
9A
Renewal
YesNorthwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
PA0000124, Industrial Waste. International Paper Company--Erie Mill, 1540 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533.
This proposed facility is located in the City of Erie, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge non-contact cooling water.
The receiving stream, Presque Isle Bay and Outer Erie Harbor, is in watershed 15 and classified for: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There is no potable water supply affected by this discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 based on a design flow of 7.2 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 110°F Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Stormwater See Part C, Condition No. 4 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 based on a design flow of 12.2 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 110°F Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 010 based on a design flow of 0.9 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 110°F Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 012 based on a design flow of 0.15 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 110°F Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 013 based on a design flow of 0.007 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 110°F Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 014 based on a design flow of 0.11 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 110°F Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Stormwater See Part C, Condition No. 4 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 015 based on a design flow of 0.003 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 110°F Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 017 based on a design flow of 3.0 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Iron (total) 2 4 Aluminum (total) 4 8 Manganese (total) 1 2 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 018 based on a design flow of 2.21 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0038814, Sewage. Ellport Borough Sewer Authority, 313 Burns Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16177.
This proposed facility is located in Ellport Township, Lawrence County.
Description of Proposed Activity: a renewal for a treated sewage discharge to increase discharge flows.
The receiving stream, Connoquenessing Creek, is in watershed 20-C and classified for: warm water fishes, 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 (stream and Public Water Supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority intake on the Beaver River located at Eastvale, approximately 11 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow 0.356 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH5-N (5-1 to 10-31) 22 44 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0104175, Industrial Waste. National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation--Lamont Compressor Station, P. O. Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512.
This proposed facility is located in Jones Township, Elk County.
Description of Proposed Activity: discharge of noncontact cooling water.
The receiving stream, Hoffman Run, is in watershed 17-A and classified for: high quality-cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is Western PA Water Company on the Clarion River located at Clarion, approximately 36 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.016 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (MGD) XX Oil and Grease 15 30 (*) Temperature Daily Average January 1-31 38 February 1-29 37 March 1-31 49 April 1-15 54 April 16-30 56 May 1-15 57 May 16-31 61 June 1-15 64 June 16-30 68 July 1-31 72 August 1-15 71 August 16-31 71 September 1-15 66 September 16-30 60 October 1-15 57 October 16-31 53 November 1-15 46 November 16-30 41 December 1-31 37 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0221996, Sewage. North Brook Homeowners Association, 103 McDonnell Lane, Butler, PA 16001.
This proposed facility is located in Middlesex Township, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Activity: a renewal for a treated sewage discharge.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Glade Run, is in watershed 20-C and classified for: warm water fishes, water supply, recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow 0.00200 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.7 3.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.1 10.2 Phosphorus (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 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 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.6 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
No. PA0054917, Sewage, Uwchlan Township, 715 North Ship Road, Exton, PA 19341-1940.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Uwchlan Township's Eagleview wastewater treatment plant in Uwchlan Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Shamona Creek via wetlands.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.15 MGD (before expansion of STP) and 0.475 MGD (after completion of plant expansion) are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 7.0 10.5 14.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 14.0 21.0 28.0 Suspended Solids 20 30 40 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0 Phosphorus (as P) 1.0 2.0 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Issuance to completion
of plant expansion)0.06 0.2 Other Conditions:
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Effective disinfection.
Use UV disinfection system in expanded plant.
No. PA0025488, Sewage, Borough of Avondale, 110 Pomeroy Street, P. O. Box 247, Avondale, PA 19311.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from an existing Avondale Borough sewage treatment plant in Avondale Borough, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to East Branch White Clay Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.3 mgd from issuance of the permit through plant expansion and upgrade are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Phosphorus (as P) 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.17 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 2 mg/l at all times pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times Daily Maximum
(mg/l)Acrolein 0.0040 0.008 0.0100 Acrylonitrile 0.0012 0.0024 0.0030 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.0053 0.0106 0.0132 4,4'--DDD 0.000004 0.000008 0.00001 Diazinon 0.00091 0.00182 0.00227 Malathion 0.00224 0.00448 0.00560 Silver, Total Monitor Monitor Monitor The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.5 mgd from completion of plant expansion and upgrade through expiration are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.2 2.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.6 7.2 Phosphorus (as P) 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.4 0.8 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 3 mg/l at all times pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times Maximum Daily
(mg/l)
Acrolein 0.0030 0.0060 0.0075 Acrylonitrile 0.0010 0.0020 0.0025 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.0033 0.0066 0.0082 4,4'--DDD 0.000003 0.000006 0.000007 Diazinon 0.00064 0.00128 0.00160 Malathion 0.00156 0.00312 0.00390 Silver, Total Monitor Monitor Monitor The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
PA0028584, Sewage, West Goshen Sewer Authority, 848 South Concord Road, West Chester, PA 19380.
This application is for renewal of the NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage from West Goshen Sewer Authority sewage treatment plant in West Goshen Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Chester Creek (Goose Creek).
The receiving stream is classified for: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002, based on an annual average flow of 6.0 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2 -- 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 -- 12 Total Residual Chlorine 0.02 0.06 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times Phosphorus as P (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 Copper, Total Monitor Monitor Lead, Total Monitor Monitor BIS (2-Ethyl Hexyl) Phthalate Monitor Monitor The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Application No. PA 0026263, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, York City Sewer Authority, c/o Blakey, Yost, Bupp & Schaumann, 17 East Market Street, York, PA 17401.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Codorus Creek in Watershed 7-H, in Manchester Township, York 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Co. located in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 16 MGD (at peak hour plant flow) are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX XXX 1.6 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60 CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 XXX 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 XXX 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.7 XXX XXX 3.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 2.1 XXX XXX 4.2 Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX XXX 4.0 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 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 26 MGD are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60 CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 XXX 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 XXX 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.7 XXX XXX 3.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 2.1 XXX XXX 4.2 Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX XXX 4.0 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 Oil and Grease XXX XXX Monitor & Report XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX Monitor & Report XXX Individuals make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Application No. PA 0026808, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Springettsbury Township, 3501 North Sherman Street, York, PA 17402.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Codorus Creek in Watershed 7-H, Springettsbury Township, York 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 the Wrightsville Water Supply Company located in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 15 MGD are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 -- 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 -- 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 -- -- 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 -- -- 6.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 -- -- 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.33 -- -- 1.07 Free Cyanide -- -- Monitor & Report -- Total Nitrogen -- -- Monitor & Report -- Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PAR123513, CAFO, Franklin Hog Farm, Dry Run Farm, Ting-Kwang Chiou, 312 Hammon Place, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
This proposed facility is located in Peters Township, Franklin County.
Description of Proposed Activity: An existing farrow to feeder operation with a Total Average 1310.85 AEUs/ Swine Farm.
The receiving stream, Dry Run, is in the State water plant watershed 13-C and is classified for: CWF, MF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the state narrative water quality standards.
PAR123514, CAFO, Franklin Hog Farm, Timber Ridge Farm, Ting-Kwang Chiou, 312 Hammonton Place, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
This proposed facility is located in Belfast Township, Fulton County.
Description of Proposed Activity: An existing finishing operation with a Total Average AEUs/1276 Swine Farm.
The receiving stream, Tonoloway Creek is in the State Water Plan watershed 13-B and is classified for: WWF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the state narrative water quality standards.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
PA # PA0112127, Industrial Waste SIC 0921, Fish and Boat Commission, 1601 Elmerton Avenue, P. O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000.
Facility Address: Fish and Boat Commission, Tylersville Fish Culture Station, R. R. 2, Box 173, Loganton, PA 17747-9734.
This proposed facility is located in Logan Township, Clinton County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge from the fish culture station to Fishing Creek.
The receiving stream, Fishing Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9C and is classified for: High Quality--Cold.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of See Below.
Flow GPM (MGD) January 6000 (8.63) February 6000 (8.63) March 6000 (8.63) April 6000 (8.63) May 6000 (8.63) June 4000 (5.75) July 4000 (5.75) August 4000 (5.75) September 4000 (5.75) October 4500 (6.47) November 5000 (7.2) December 6000 (8.63 Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum2 CBOD5 January 290 4 8 10 February 290 4 8 10 March 290 4 8 10 April 290 4 8 10 May 290 4 8 10 June 190 4 8 10 July 190 4 8 10 August 190 4 8 10 September 190 4 8 10 October 270 5 10 13 November 300 5 10 13 December 360 5 10 13 Total Suspended Solids January 430 6 12 15 February 430 6 12 15 March 430 6 12 15 April 430 6 12 15 May 430 6 12 15 June 290 6 12 15 July 290 6 12 15 August 290 6 12 15 September 290 6 12 15 October 430 8 16 20 November 480 8 16 20 December 580 8 16 20 Total Soluble
Phosphorus0.3 0.6 0.75 pH (Std. Units) Within the range 6.0
to 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen M & R N-NH3 M & R Formaldehyde* 0.43 1.07 1.1 Terramycin** M & R Chloramine T** M & R Hydrogen Peroxide** NONDETECT NONDETECT In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions.
*Formaldehyde limit effective 18 months after permit effective date. Until then monitor and report (M&R). Sampling must be performed when therapeutic applications are being conducted on the raceways. This sampling shall occur to capture the maximum concentration of the application with regards to the retention time through the raceways and detention pond prior to release at outfall 001.
**Conduct WETT testing to determine safe effluent level. Until then monitor and report (M & R).
Other Conditions:
1. Regular removal of solids from settling chamber.
2. Restriction on peak biomass--262,000 pounds of fish.
3. Whole effluent toxicity testing for therapeutic chemicals.
4. Stream bioassessment monitoring requirement.The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
PA0203831, Sewage, Larry J. and Candace R. Youngblood, R. R. 2, Box 2359-3, Wampum, PA 16157-9318.
This application is for Renewal and Transfer of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Riverside Primary Center STP in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary to Thompson Run, 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: Beaver Falls M.A. Eastvale Plant.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0064 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
PA0238538, Sewage. Patricia and Robert Tuznik, 9028 South Creek Road, Girard, PA 16417.
This proposed facility is located in Girard Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: SFTF for discharge of treated sewage from a single residence and a kennel.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary of Elk Creek, is in Lake Erie watershed and classified for: cold water and migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0008 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW PART II PERMITS The following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). The applications are listed in two categories. Section I lists all municipal and industrial permits and Section II lists oil and gas related permit applications.
Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.
I. Municipal and Industrial Permit Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. 0501402, Sewage, Zane Weicht, 1179 N. Milk & Water Roads, Everett, PA 15537.
This proposed facility is located in West Providence Township, Bedford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a small flow sewage treatment system to serve their single-family residence.
NPDES Permit No. 6701405, Sewage, Kenneth P. and Tina A. Runkle, 3041 East Prospect Road, York, PA 17402-9506.
This proposed facility is located in Chanceford Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a small flow sewage treatment system to serve their single-family residence.
NPDES Permit No. 0596408, amendment #1, Sewage, Chestnut Ridge Area Joint Municipal Authority, 320 Lane Metal Road, New Paris, PA 15554.
This proposed facility is located in East St. Clair, Bedford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a third treatment unit at their existing wastewater treatment plant.
NPDES Permit No. 3674409 01-1, Sewage, Northern Lancaster County Authority, 983 Beam Road, Denver, PA 17517.
This proposed facility is located in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization for construction/modification of a Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 0101404, Sewerage, Hamilton Township Board of Supervisors, 272 Mummerts Church Road, Abbottstown, PA 17301.
This proposed facility is located in Hamilton Township, Adams County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Sanitary Sewer extension comprised of 20,000 linear feet of 8" and 10" gravity sewer, 10,000 linear feet of 4", 6" and 8" forcemain and three pump stations.
I. Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WQM Permit 0801401. Sewerage. Canton Borough Authority, P. O. Box 237, Canton, PA 17724.
This proposed facility is located in Canton Borough, Bradford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The Canton Borough Authority is pursuing the rerating of the Treatment capacity of their existing wastewater treatment plant, according to the engineering report completed by Hunt Engineers. The Application was received at the Northcentral Regional Office on May 10, 2001.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 0201407. Sewerage, McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, 9600 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Application for the construction and operation of a sewage pumping station to serve the Fish Run #2 Service Area located in Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County.
Application No. 6301403. Sewerage, Bessie Hazelbaker, 533 California Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423. Application for the construction and operation of a small flow sewage treatment facility to serve the Hazelbaker Residence located in West Pike Run Township, Washington County.
Application No. 6501409. Sewerage, John M & Gina L. Franolich, R. R. 1 Box 14A, Volk Road, Irwin, PA 15642. Application for the construction and operation of a small flow sewage treatment facility to serve the Franolich Residence located in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County.
Application No. 6579402-A1. Sewerage, Hempfield Suburban MHC LLC, 9073 Nemo Street, West Hollywood, CA 90069. Application for the modification and operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant to serve the Suburban Acres MHP located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 1001201, Industrial Waste, Borough of Zelienople, Municipal Building, 111 West New Castle Street, Zelienople, PA 16063.
This proposed facility is located in Zelienople Borough, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the installation of a temporary reverse osmosis system.
WQM Permit No. 1601402, Sewerage, Borough of New Bethlehem, 210 Lafayette Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242.
This proposed facility is located in New Bethlehem Borough, Clarion County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction of a new sanitary sewer system in the area north of Broad Street and west of Leasure Run.
WQM Permit No. 4201402, Sewerage, Borough of Kane Authority, 112 Bayard Street, P. O. Box 79, Kane, PA 16735.
This proposed facility is located in Kane Borough, McKean County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction of CSO related by-pass facilities at the Pine Street wastewater treatment plant.
WQM Permit No. 4201403, Sewerage, Robert Daggett, 12 Hedgehog Hollow, Bradford, PA 16701.
This proposed facility is located in Bradford Township, McKean County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction and operation of a common ground infiltration trench disposal system to serve two homes.
NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit
The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity into 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 conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Where indicated, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional 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 relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office 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 sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Lackawanna County Conservation District: 1300 Old Plank Road, Mayfield, PA 18433, (570) 281-9495.
NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving No. Address Municipality Water/Use PAS10N031 C. J. Mustacchio
208 Grant St.
Olyphant, PA 18447-1412Lackawanna County
Olyphant Borough
Dickson City BoroughLackawanna River HQ Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES Permit PAS102703, Stormwater. Pennsylvania General Energy Corp., 208 Liberty Street, Warren, PA 16365 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Kingsley and Jenks Townships, Forest County to Salmon Creek (HQ-CWF).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Permit No. 3901504, Public Water Supply.
Applicant New Smithfield Truck Stop Township or Borough Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County Responsible Official Neil Bortz, Manager Type of Facility Truck Stop/Service Sta. TNCPWS Consulting Engineer Michael Krasley, P.E.
2126 Allen St.
Allentown, PA 18104Application Received Date May 16, 2001 Description of Action MTBE Removal System Permit No. 4501502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aventis Pasteur, Inc. Township or Borough Pocono Township Responsible Official Bruce Kilby
Discovery Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer David Horton, P.E.
URS Corporation
2325 Maryland Road
Willow Grove, PAApplication Received Date May 15, 2001 Description of Action Install a new potable water/fire water supply system at the Aventis Pasteur Inc. Swiftwater, PA facility. The water supply system will include three existing and two new water supply wells. Water treatment will consist of filtration, aeration and disinfection with sodium hypochlorite. Treated water will be dosed with zinc polyphosphate for corrosion control. pH adjustment with caustic will be available if needed. Stormwater from improved areas will be managed by swales and culverts detained in a newly constructed stormwater detention pond. Permit No. 5401505, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hegins Township Water Authority Township or Borough Hegins and Hubley Townships Responsible Official Demetrius Kasmari Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Alfred Benesch & Co.
400 One Norwegian Plaza
P. O. Box 1090
Pottsville, PA 17901
Application Received Date May 9, 2001 Description of Action Waterline extensions, rehabilitation of finished water storage tank, development of well #6, hydrant replacement, service line replacement and installation of SCADA system Permit No. 6401502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Himalayan Institute Township or Borough Dyberry Township Responsible Official Suzanne Grady
Secretary, Board of DirectorsType of Facility Community Water System Consulting Engineer Michael J. Propst, P.E.
Keystone Consulting & Associates, LLC
34 Brown Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 251-8315Application Received Date May 18, 2001 Description of Action The application proposes construction of a 10,000-gallon atmospheric storage tank and a duplex booster pump station at Well No. 1. MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Application No. N/A, Minor Amendment.
Applicant MC Resource Development Company Township or Borough East Brunswick/West Penn Townships, Schuylkill County Responsible Official Neil C. Minnig Type of Facility Bulk Water Hauling Consulting Engineer Kenneth M. Justice, P.E. Application Received Date May 9, 2001 Description of Action A modification to a construction permit for a bulk water hauling facility. The deletion of filtration and finished water storage and the resizing and extension of a transmission line to the load out station.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application for Permit Modification 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, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
General Permit No. WMGR065. Bethlehem Steel Corporation, 1170 Eighth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18106-7699. General Permit Number WMGR065 for beneficial use, in the Northeast Region, of various wastes from steelmaking and foundry operations taken from a remediation site owned by the permittee as construction fill at an adjacent Act 2 remediation site, also owned by the permittee. Only beneficial use of the following types of residual wastes was authorized under General Permit Number WMGR065: refractories, foundry sands, slags, air emission control solids and the media associated with their excavation. General Permit Number WMGR065 was issued on November 29, 2000. The application was received from Bethlehem Steel Corporation by Central Office on April 30, 2001, for major modification of General Permit Number WMGR065 to include beneficial use of manganese dioxide ore, chromium oxide ore and excavated fill material.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Ronald C. Hassinger, Chief, General Permits/Beneficial Use Section, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Division of Municipal and Residual Waste at (717) 787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION FOR APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application for Determination of Applicability received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
General Permit Application No. WMGR002D004. Earth Products, Inc., 289 Cornish Road, Lake Lynn, PA 15451. Description: the beneficial use of wastewater treatment sludge generated by paper mills as soil additive to establish or reestablish agricultural productivity on disturbed land; establish herbaceous wildlife habitat; facilitate revegetation on disturbed land at permitted and abandoned mines sites. The application for determination of applicability was received by the Division of Municipal and Residual Waste on May 7, 2001.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, (717) 787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Applications under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Permit Application No. 101413. McCusker & Sons Paper Salvage, 725 E. 4th Street, Chester, PA 19013. This application was received for a reissuance from McCusker & Sons Paper Salvage to Republic Services of Pennsylvania, LLC. Facility located in the City of Chester, Delaware County. The application was received in the Southeast Regional Office on May 15, 2001.
Application Permit No. 100973. Republic Services of Pennsylvania, LLC (dba Quickway Transfer Station), 2900 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137. This application was received for a reissuance from Republic Services Group of Pennsylvania II, LLC to Republic Services of Pennsylvania, LLC. Facility located in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The application was received in the Southeast Regional Office on May 15, 2001.
Application Permit No. 101468. Republic Services of PA, LLC (dba Girard Point Transfer Station), 3600 S. 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145. This application was received for a reissuance from Republic Services Group of Pennsylvania I, LLC to Republic Services of Pennsylvania, LLC. Facility located in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The application was received in the Southeast Regional Office on May 15, 2001.
Application Permit No. 300852. Flagg Brass Residual Waste Landfill, 1020 West High Street, Stowe, PA 19464. This application was received for a modification to the closure plan for the Flagg Brass Residual Waste Landfill. The application was received in the Southeast Regional Office on May 15, 2001.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Permit Application No. 101600. Waste Reduction and Recycling Center, 2100 Sans Souci Parkway, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. A major permit modification for an increase of the daily tonnage from 150 tons per day to 200 tons per day for this municipal waste processing facility located in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. The application was found to be administratively complete in the Regional Office on May 8, 2001.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit Application No. 100934. IESI Pa. Blue Ridge Landfill Corp., P. O. Box 399, Scotland, PA 17254, Greene Township, Franklin County. Previously incorrectly published as administratively complete on February 9, 2001. The application was administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on May 16, 2001.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Keith Kerns, Program Manager, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Southcentral Regional Office, (717) 705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to and approval or denial of the application.
Northcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit Application No. 101217. Casella Waste Management of Pa., Inc. for Wellsboro Area Transfer Facility, Delmar Township, Tioga County. Application for permit modification to increase tonnage of waste received, receive residual waste and other operational changes. The application was accepted as a complete application by the Williamsport Regional Office on May 15, 2001.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to John C. Hamilton, P.E., Facilities Operations Manager, Williamsport Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Williamsport Office at (570) 327-3653. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY NOTICE OF PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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 DEP, 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 DEP has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Office identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate Regional Office to schedule an appointment.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of the proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit must indicate their interest to the DEP Regional Office within 30 days of the date of this notice and must file protests or comments on a Proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the DEP providing a copy of the proposed document to that person or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Any comments or protests filed with DEP 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 DEP schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office identified. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final plan approvals and operating permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 through 143, the Federal Clean Air Act and regulations adopted under the Act.
Applications Received and Intent to Issue Operating Permits Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F (relating to operating permit requirements).
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
63-00901: Allegheny Millwork (104 Commerce Blvd., P. O. Box 493, Lawrence, PA 15055) for installation of Spray Booths at Cecil Township Plant in Cecil Township, Washington County.
03-00147: Asbury Graphite Mills, Inc. (R. D. 7, Box 1, Kittanning, PA 16201) for installation of a Double Roll Crusher at Kittanning Division in North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County.
03-00206: Rosebud Mining Co. (R. D. 9, Box 379-A, Kittanning, PA 16201) for operation of Coal Processing/Stockpiling at Tracy Lynne Mine in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
43-00317: Allegheny Asphalt/Lindy Paving Co.--Mercer Plant (R. D. 3, Box 2A, Northgate Industrial Park, New Castle, PA 16103) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for operation of the facility's air contamination sources consisting of a 400 tph drum mix hot asphalt plant in Wolf Creek Township, Mercer County.
25-00456: Keystone Foundry Division (944 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16501) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of a non-ferrous foundry in Erie, Erie County.
PLAN APPROVALS
Applications Received for Plan Approvals Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, James Parette, Acting New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
40-320-014: Quebecor World Printing USA Corp. (Route 924, Humboldt Industrial Park, R. R. 1, Box 409Z, Hazleton, PA 18201) for modification of Bindery Lines 1 and 2 air cleaning device in Hazleton, Luzerne County.
45-318-030A: Custom Designs and Manufacturing Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 216, Route 940 and Harvest Lane, Pocono Summit, PA 18346) for construction of a robotic paint spray operation in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
07-03041A: Tyrone Synfuels, LP (160 Quality Center Road, Homer City, PA 15748) to modify the operation of the existing fuel production facility by allowing the coal processing rate to exceed 200 tons per day, at the Tyrone Division, in Snyder Township, Blair County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Y--Standards of Performance for Coal Preparation Plants.
07-05001E: Appleton Papers Inc. (100 Paper Mill Road, Roaring Spring, PA 16673) for the installation of the High Volume Low Concentration (HVLC) noncondensable gas (NCG) handling system. In addition, the No. 3 Power Boiler will be modified to control the HVLC NCG incineration system. An NCG incinerator installed under Plan Approval No. 07-05001D will be used as a backup to control the NCG system. The proposed project is located at the Spring Mill in Roaring Spring Borough, Blair County. This project is subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart S--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Pulp and Paper Industry.
44-05014A: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) to add No. 5, No. 6 and reprocessed fuel oil grades to the list of approved fuels for the existing drum mix asphalt plant. The plant is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I--Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities.
67-03103: Gerhardt USA (400 East Locust Street, Dallastown, PA 17313) for the construction of a Hard Chrome Plating Manufacturing operation controlled by a composite mesh pad system located in Dallastown Borough, York County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N--National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
62-148A: Elkhorn Field Services, Roystone Gas Processing Plant (Route 6, Sheffield, PA 16347) for modification of Plan Approval 62-329-005A to change requirements for the dehydration unit in Sheffield Township, Warren County.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
01-05021A: Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc. (P. O. Box 709, Biglerville, PA 17307) for installation of two natural gas/#5 reclaimed oil-fired boilers (that is, 700 HP and 600 HP, respectively) at their Peach Glen Plant in Tyrone Township, Adams County. The 700 HP boiler will have the potential to emit 65.1 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 25.1 tons per year of nitrogen oxides and 9.90 tons per year of carbon monoxide. The 600 HP boiler will have the potential to emit 55.8 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 21.5 tons per year of nitrogen oxides and 8.48 tons per year of carbon monoxide. The company will limit the actual (total) facility emissions of sulfur oxides to less than 100 tons per year to maintain a synthetic minor status. The boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc--Standards of Performance for Small Industrial--Commercial--Institutional Steam Generating Units. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit shall contain additional record keeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
01-05022A: Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc. (P. O. Box 709, Biglerville, PA 17307) for installation of a 250 HP natural gas/#5 reclaimed oil-fired boiler at their Orrtanna Plant in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. The boiler will have the potential to emit 23.1 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 8.89 tons per year of nitrogen oxides and 3.51 tons per year of carbon monoxide. The company will limit the actual (total) facility emissions of sulfur oxides to less than 100 tons per year to maintain a synthetic minor status. The boiler is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc--Standards of Performance for Small Industrial--Commercial--Institutional Steam Generating Units. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit shall contain additional record keeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
01-05031A: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of 11 diesel-fired electrical generating units (maximum rated capacity of 15 MW) at the Germantown Substation located in Mt. Joy Township, Adams County. These electrical generating units will increase the facility's emissions of: NOx by 61 tons per year (TPY); SOx by ten TPY; CO by eight TPY; VOC by two TPY; PM10 by one TPY. Facility emissions of NOx, SOx, CO and PM10 are limited to 100 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of VOC are limited to 50 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of aggregate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and any individual HAP are limited to 25 TPY and ten TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Each electrical generating unit shall comply with the Non-Road Tier 1 emission limits contained at 40 CFR Part 89, Subpart B. Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The electrical generating units shall be operated using No. 2 fuel oil only. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional monitoring, record keeping, reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
06-03088: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (2800 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of six electrical generating units controlled by Tier 1 combustion controls and low sulfur fuel oil in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. The units will have the potential to emit a total of 23 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 4.5 tons per year of sulfur dioxides and 2.5 tons per year of carbon monoxide. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The source will conform to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 89 (Tier 1) for non-road diesel engines. The plan approval will include monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the source operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
06-05071A: Sealed Air Corp. (450 Riverfront Drive, Reading, PA 19602) for the construction of a 29.9 million BTU boiler controlled by a low NOx burner and low sulfur fuel oil in the City of Reading, Berks County. The boiler will have the potential to emit 14 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 21 tons of nitrogen oxides and 6 tons per year of carbon monoxide. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc--Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units. The plan approval will include monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the source operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V operating permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 (Administrative Amendment).
21-03053: Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. (1301 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070) for the construction of a gas-fired cremation unit controlled by an afterburner located in New Cumberland Borough, Cumberland County. The emissions from the operation of the unit primarily consist of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. Nitrogen oxide emissions are estimated to be 1 ton/year and particulate matter emissions will generate about 400 lbs/year. The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional record keeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
21-03054: Gibson-Hollinger Funeral Home, Inc. (501 North Baltimore Avenue, Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065) for the construction of a gas-fired cremation unit controlled by an afterburner located in Mt. Holly Springs Borough, Cumberland County. The emissions from the operation of the unit primarily consist of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. Nitrogen oxide emissions are estimated to be 1 ton/year and particulate matter emissions will generate about 400 lbs/year. The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional record keeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
21-05029A: Atlantic Refining and Marketing Corp. (1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) for the installation of a Vapor Combustion Unit at the Mechanicsburg Terminal, 5145 Simpson Ferry Road, Hampden Township, Cumberland County. This facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 21-05029. This installation will result in no change in facility emissions. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
21-05045A: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of 14 diesel-fired electrical generating units (maximum rated capacity of 12.5 MW) at the Allen Substation located in Monroe Township, Cumberland County. These electrical generating units will increase the facility's emissions of: NOx by 47 tons per year (TPY); SOx by nine TPY; CO by five TPY; VOC by one TPY; PM10 by one TPY. Facility emissions of NOx, SOx, CO and PM10 are limited to 100 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of VOC are limited to 50 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of aggregate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and any individual HAP are limited to 25 TPY and ten TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Each electrical generating unit shall comply with the Non-Road Tier 1 emission limits contained at 40 CFR Part 89, Subpart B. Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The electrical generating units shall be operated using No. 2 fuel oil only. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional monitoring, record keeping, reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
28-03001A: GS Electric (1051 Sheffler Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for modification of the existing electric motor manufacturing facility in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County. The facility emits several hundred pounds of styrene annually. The plan approval and operating permit will contain monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the applicable air quality requirements.
34-03005A: Energex American, Inc. (R. R. 5, Box 343, Mifflintown, PA 17059) for the installation of a sawdust-fired rotary dryer system in Walker Township, Juniata County. Maximum particulate matter emissions are estimated at 2.6 pounds per ton of dried wood. The plan approval and operating permit will contain monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the applicable air quality requirements.
34-03006A: Railworks Wood Products (P. O. Box 251, McAlisterville, PA 17049) for modification of an existing boiler and installation of particulate matter controls in Fayette Township, Juniata County. These actions will reduce emissions of all pollutants from the facility. The plan approval and operating permit will contain monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the applicable air quality requirements.
36-03096A: Carvell & Rick, Inc. (1780 Newport Road, Ephrata, PA 17522) for construction and relocation of a spray painting operation (Operating Permit No. 36-03096) from 4437 Oregon Pike, West Earl Township, Lancaster County. The spray painting operation for this non-Title V metal fabrication facility will have the potential to emit 35 tons per year of volatile organic compounds. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain reporting, record keeping and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
36-03100A: Signature Custom Cabinetry, Inc. (434 Springville Road, Ephrata, PA 17522) for the construction of a Paint Booth in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. The estimated VOC emissions from the Paint Booth are about 1.5 tons per year. The facility potential to emit VOC is less than 50 tons per year. The Plan Approval and Natural Minor Operating Permit shall contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
36-05004B: M&M/Mars, Inc. (295 Brown Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022) for an increase in operating hours for a diesel generator at their Elizabethtown Plant in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County. The increase in the hours (that is, from 500 to 4,000) of operation will increase the potential to emit nitrogen oxides from the diesel generator to 32.9 tons per year. This is a potential increase of approximately 28.8 tons per year over the diesel generator's current nitrogen oxides emission potential. The company will limit the actual (total) facility emissions of nitrogen oxides to less than 100 tons per year to maintain a synthetic minor status. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit shall contain additional record keeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
36-05008A: Tyson Foods, Inc. (403 South Custer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557) for the construction of two vegetable fryers each controlled by a scrubber in Earl Township, Lancaster County. The addition of the two vegetable fryers will increase the facility's emissions of particulate matter by 500 lbs/year. The facility is currently operating under a synthetic minor operating permit, which limits the emissions of particulate matter to less than 100 tons/year. The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional record keeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
36-05093A: Martin Limestone, Inc. (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506) for the addition of Nos. 4 and 5 fuel oil grades to the approved fuels for the existing asphalt plant in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Potential sulfur oxides emissions will increase by approximately two tons per year. The facility will remain a synthetic minor with limits on annual emissions of criteria pollutants. The plan approval and operating permit will include record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the applicable air quality requirements.
67-05030A: C-P Converters, Inc. (15 Grumbacher Road, York, PA 17402) for the installation of a Flexographic Press controlled by a permanent total enclosure and a catalytic incinerator at Manchester Township, York County. The facility currently has Title V Operating Permit No. 67-05030. This installation will result in no change in facility emissions. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
67-05085A: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of 14 diesel-fired electrical generating units (maximum rated capacity of 12.5 MW) at the Cly Substation in Newberry Township, York County. These electrical generating units will increase the facility's emissions of: NOx by 47 tons per year (TPY); SOx by nine TPY; CO by five TPY; VOC by one TPY; PM10 by one TPY. Facility emissions of NOx, SOx, CO and PM10 are limited to 100 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of VOC are limited to 50 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of aggregate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and any individual HAP are limited to 25 TPY and ten TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Each electrical generating unit shall comply with the Non-Road Tier 1 emission limits contained at 40 CFR Part 89, Subpart B. Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The electrical generating units shall be operated using No. 2 fuel oil only. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional monitoring, record keeping, reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
67-05086A: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of nine diesel-fired electrical generating units (maximum rated capacity of 12.0 MW) at the Hill Substation in Shrewsbury Township, York County. These electrical generating units will increase the facility's emissions of: NOx by 48 tons per year (TPY); SOx by eight TPY; CO by six TPY; VOC by one TPY; PM10 by one TPY. Facility emissions of NOx, SOx, CO and PM10 are limited to 100 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of VOC are limited to 50 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of aggregate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and any individual HAP are limited to 25 TPY and ten TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Each electrical generating unit shall comply with the Non-Road Tier 1 emission limits contained at 40 CFR Part 89, Subpart B. Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The electrical generating units shall be operated using No. 2 fuel oil only. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional monitoring, record keeping, reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
67-05087A: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of six diesel-fired electrical generating units (maximum rated capacity of 9.0 MW) at the Pleasureville Substation in Springettsbury Township, York County. These electrical generating units will increase the facility's emissions of: NOx by 38 tons per year (TPY); SOx by six TPY; CO by five TPY; VOC by one TPY; PM10 by one TPY. Facility emissions of NOx, SOx, CO and PM10 are limited to 100 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of VOC are limited to 50 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of aggregate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and any individual HAP are limited to 25 TPY and ten TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Each electrical generating unit shall comply with the Non-Road Tier 1 emission limits contained at 40 CFR Part 89, Subpart B. Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The electrical generating units shall be operated using No. 2 fuel oil only. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional monitoring, record keeping, reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
67-05088A: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of ten diesel-fired electrical generating units (maximum rated capacity of 15 MW) at the Roundtop Substation in Warrington Township, York County. These electrical generating units will increase the facility's emissions of: NOx by 63 tons per year (TPY); SOx by ten TPY; CO by nine TPY; VOC by two TPY; PM10 by one TPY. Facility emissions of NOx, SOx, CO and PM10 are limited to 100 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of VOC are limited to 50 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of aggregate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and any individual HAP are limited to 25 TPY and ten TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Each electrical generating unit shall comply with the Non-Road Tier 1 emission limits contained at 40 CFR Part 89, Subpart B. Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The electrical generating units shall be operated using No. 2 fuel oil only. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional monitoring, record keeping, reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
67-05089A: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of nine diesel-fired electrical generating units (maximum rated capacity of 9 MW) at the Westgate Substation in York City, York County. These electrical generating units will increase the facility's emissions of: NOx by 32 tons per year (TPY); SOx by seven TPY; CO by three TPY; VOC by one TPY; PM10 by one TPY. Facility emissions of NOx, SOx, CO and PM10 are limited to 100 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of VOC are limited to 50 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of aggregate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and any individual HAP are limited to 25 TPY and ten TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Each electrical generating unit shall comply with the Non-Road Tier 1 emission limits contained at 40 CFR Part 89, Subpart B. Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The electrical generating units shall be operated using No. 2 fuel oil only. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional monitoring, record keeping, reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
67-05090A: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of ten diesel-fired electrical generating units (maximum rated capacity of 15 MW) at the Yoe Substation in Windsor Township, York County. These electrical generating units will increase the facility's emissions of: NOx by 63 tons per year (TPY); SOx by ten TPY; CO by nine TPY; VOC by two TPY; PM10 by one TPY. Facility emissions of NOx, SOx, CO and PM10 are limited to 100 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of VOC are limited to 50 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of aggregate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and any individual HAP are limited to 25 TPY and ten TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Each electrical generating unit shall comply with the Non-Road Tier 1 emission limits contained at 40 CFR Part 89, Subpart B. Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The electrical generating units shall be operated using No. 2 fuel oil only. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional monitoring, record keeping, reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
67-05091A: Metropolitan Edison Co. dba GPU Energy (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19640-0001) for the construction of 12 diesel-fired electrical generating units (maximum rated capacity of 14 MW) at the Yorkana Substation in Lower Windsor Township, York County. These electrical generating units will increase the facility's emissions of: NOx by 56 tons per year (TPY); SOx by ten TPY; CO by seven TPY; VOC by two TPY; PM10 by one TPY. Facility emissions of NOx, SOx, CO and PM10 are limited to 100 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of VOC are limited to 50 TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Facility emissions of aggregate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and any individual HAP are limited to 25 TPY and ten TPY during any consecutive 12-month period. Each electrical generating unit shall comply with the Non-Road Tier 1 emission limits contained at 40 CFR Part 89, Subpart B. Annual operation of each electrical generating unit is limited to 438 hours during any consecutive 12-month period. The electrical generating units shall be operated using No. 2 fuel oil only. The sulfur content of the No. 2 fuel oil fired at the substation shall not exceed 0.3% (by weight). The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional monitoring, record keeping, reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
38-318-036A: American LaFrance Aerials (64 Cocalico Creek Road, Ephrata, PA 17522) for the installation of a paint booth at their plant (18th and Lehman Streets, Lebanon, PA 17046) in West Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. The coatings listed in the permittee's application comply with the volatile organic compound (VOC) limit found in 25 Pa. Code, § 129.52, Table 1. Overall VOC and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emission rates are expected to be less than 7.9 and 4.8 tons per year, respectively. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit shall contain additional record keeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Richard Maxwell, New Source Review Chief, (570) 327-3637.
08-310-001E: Dalrymple Gravel and Contracting Co., Inc. (2105 South Broadway, Pine City, NY 14871) for construction of various pieces of sand and gravel processing equipment (crushers, screens and conveyors) as well as a 750 KW diesel-fired generator along Chemung Flats Road in Athens Township, Bradford County.
Dalrymple has requested a limit on the hours of operation of the generator to 4,380 hours per year, resulting in the following emissions: particulate matter (1.7 tons per year), sulfur oxides (19.4 tons per year), carbon monoxide (13.2 tons per year), nitrogen oxides (57.6 tons per year) and volatile organic compounds (1.7 tons per year). Particulate matter emissions from the sand and gravel processing equipment are expected to be minimal due to the moist nature of the material being processed and the use of a water spray dust suppression system.
The Department of Environmental Protection has determined that the proposed equipment will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contaminant sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The Department of Environmental Protection consequently intends to issue plan approval for the construction of the respective equipment. Additionally, if the Department determines that the equipment is operating in compliance with all applicable plan approval conditions and regulatory requirements following its construction, the conditions established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an operating permit via administrative amendment under 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
The Department intends to place conditions in the plan approval to be issued pertaining to the operation and monitoring of the equipment. These are intended to assure proper operation of the equipment as well as a compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements. The following is a summary of these conditions:
1. Under the best available technology provisions of §§ 127.1 and 127.12 of Chapter 127 of Article III of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection, water spray dust suppression nozzles shall be installed at the discharge of the Telsmith 1310S cone crusher.
2. An operable water truck equipped with a pressurized mechanism shall be kept onsite and filled with water at all times that the stone crushing plant is operating. This water truck shall be used, as needed, for the prevention and control of fugitive air contaminant emissions from the plant roadways, and the like.
3. Under the best available technology requirements of §§ 127.1 and 127.12 of Chapter 127 of Article III of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection, the Caterpillar 750KW diesel generator shall not operate more than 4,380 hours in any 12 consecutive month period or use more than 23,397 gallons of diesel fuel in any 12 month consecutive month period. Records shall be maintained of the number of hours the generator is operated each month as well as the number of gallons of diesel fuel burned in the generator each month. All records maintained under this condition shall be retained on site for at least 5 years and made available to the Department upon request.
4. Under the best available technology provisions of §§ 127.1 and 127.12 of Chapter 127 of Article III of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection, the generator shall not emit more than 26.3 pounds per hour or 57.6 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx). In addition, the generator shall not emit more than 6.03 pounds per hour or 13.2 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO).
19-00001A: Magee Rieter Automotive Systems, Inc. (408 West 5th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) for construction of a 13.5 million BTU per hour natural gas-fired carpet dryer on a new dyeline in the Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County. Magee Rieter Automotive Systems, Inc. is a major facility that has been issued a Title V operating permit.
The Department of Environmental Protection has determined that the proposed dryer will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contaminant sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The Department of Environmental Protection consequently intends to issue plan approval for the construction of the respective equipment. Additionally, if the Department determines that the equipment is operating in compliance with all applicable plan approval conditions and regulatory requirements following its construction, the conditions established in this plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V operating permit via administrative amendment under 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
The worst-case air contaminant emissions rates to be associated with the respective dryer are 10.4 tons of carbon monoxide, 6.1 tons of nitrogen oxides and 5.9 tons of volatile organic compounds in any 12 consecutive month period.
The Department intends to place conditions in the plan approval to be issued pertaining to the operation and monitoring of the dryer. These are intended to assure proper operation of the dryer as well as compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements. The following is a summary of these conditions.
1. Under the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions shall not exceed 6.1 tons in any 12 consecutive month period, the carbon monoxide (CO) emissions shall not exceed 10.4 tons in any 12 consecutive month period and the volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions shall not exceed 5.9 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
2. Under the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, all carpet that enters the dryer shall first be subjected to the steaming, water rinsing and vacuuming process proposed in the plan approval application.
3. Under the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the dryer shall only be used to dry carpet which has no backing or coating with the exception that the foam fluorocarbon emulsion identified in the plan approval application may be applied to carpet prior to being processed through the dryer.
4. Under the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the dryer shall not be used to dry carpet which has not been washed to remove oil prior to the dyeing process.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A PLAN APPROVAL AND AMEND A TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT 10-001C: AK Steel Corp. (Route 8 South, P. O. Box 832, Butler, PA 16003) for conversion of the #12 Pickle Line from hydrochloric/hydrofluoric/nitric acid pickling line to a hydrochloric/hydrofluoric/hydrogen peroxide pickling operation in Butler County. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval at Title V facilities in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. The permit will be subject to the following conditions:
1. The permittee shall install and maintain instrumentation to monitor the scrubber liquid flow and scrubber pressure drop. The pressure drop across the control device and the water flow rate to the control device shall be recorded on a weekly basis.
2. A stack test shall be conducted to develop emission factors for PM, NOx, HF and HCL emissions. The emission rates shall be expressed in lb/hr and lb/ton.
The above conditions will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate the Best Available Technology for the source.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to 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 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 that 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.
Coal Applications Received
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
54803019T2. No. 1 Contracting Corporation, (49 South Main Street, Ashley, PA 18706), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine operation from Harriman Coal Corporation in Hegins and Porter Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 1,313.0 acres, receiving stream--West Branch Rausch Creek. Application received May 15, 2001.
13743002R3. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Banks and Hazle Townships, Carbon and Luzerne Counties affecting 964.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received May 16, 2001.
40663028R3. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 474.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received May 16, 2001.
54693047R3. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 698.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received May 16, 2001.
54840201R3. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in West Mahanoy and Mahanoy Townships and Shenandoah Borough, Schuylkill County affecting 332.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received May 16, 2001.
40663029R3. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Foster Township, Luzerne County affecting 521.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received May 17, 2001.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209.
17990123. Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box I, Grampian, PA 16838), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine permit from Thunder Coal Company, located in Penn Township, Clearfield County affecting 64.8 acres. Receiving stream--unnamed tributary to Kratzer Run, unnamed tributaries to Bell Run. Application received April 30, 2001.
17860144. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (R. D. 3, Box 225A, Philipsburg, PA 16866), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine permit from Power Operating Co., Inc. and renewal of the same permit. The permit is located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County and affects 324 acres. Receiving stream--Shimmel Run and Big Run. Application received May 9, 2001.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
32910102. Permit Renewal, M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7961), for continued operation of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Center & Brushvalley Townships, Indiana County, affecting 222.3 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Yellow Creek, Brush Creek, Tearing Run and Tearing Run. Application received May 14, 2001.
McMurray District Mining Office: 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
63841302. Maple Creek Mining, Inc., (981 Route 917, Bentleyville, PA 15314), to renew the permit for the Maple Creek Mine in New Eagle Borough, City of Monongahela, Carroll Township, Somerset Township, Fallowfield Township, North Strabane Township, Nottingham Township, Washington County to renew permit, no additional discharges. Application received February 21, 2001.
11971301. T.J.S. Mining, Inc., (R. D. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774), to operate the Morningstar Mine in Cresson Township, Cambria County to operate a new deep mine, tributary to Bear Rock Run. Application received April 10, 2001.
03951601. Keystone Coal Mining Corp., (P. O. Box 219, Shelocta, PA 15774), to renew the permit for the Keystone Cleaning Plant in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County to renew permit, no additional discharges. Application received April 20, 2001.
30841316. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Co., (Group I Operations, P. O. Box 355, Eighty Four, PA 15330), to revise the permit for the Bailey Mine in Richhill Township, Greene County, revision for new air shaft 4 south No. 2 10.6 acres and new NPDES 108, Dunkard Fork. Application received May 9, 2001.
Noncoal Applications Received
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
38870301C3. Pennsylvania Lime, Inc., (P. O. Box 160, Annville, PA 17003), correction to an existing quarry operation and NPDES Permit #PA0595543 in North Londonderry, North Annville and Annville Townships, Lebanon County affecting 934.5 acres, receiving stream--Killinger and Quittapahilla Creeks. Application received May 14, 2001.
22880301C2. Rocky Licensing Corporation, (1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104), correction to an existing quarry operation in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County affecting 141.3 acres, receiving stream--Swatara Creek. Application received May 14, 2001.
22880302C2. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (2052 Lucon Road, P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), correction to an existing quarry operation and NPDES Permit #PA0594211 in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County affecting 126.0 acres, receiving stream--Swatara Creek. Application received May 17, 2001.
Noncoal Applications Returned
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
54000301. Middleport Materials, Inc., (P. O. Box 189, Telford, PA 18969), return of a quarry application in Schuylkill and Walker Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 55.2 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received February 17, 2000. Application returned May 15, 2001.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications and requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Initial requests for 401 Water Quality Certification will be published concurrently with the permit application. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E09-819. Doylestown Township, 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, Doylestown Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District. To remove the existing Iron Hill Road single span bridge and to install and maintain a precast concrete twin box culvert having a clear span of 12 feet and an underclearance of 4 feet in and along Cooks Run (WWF-MF) and impacting 0.02 acre of adjacent wetlands. The project will include: widening of Iron Hill Road; construction of a new bike path along the eastern side of the southbound travel lane; modifying approximately 130 linear feet of Cooks Creek and the installation of stormwater facilities associated with bridge and roadway construction (Doylestown PA Quadrangle N: 9.75 inches; W: 4.9 inches).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E48-305. Upper Mount Bethel Development Group, Inc., P. O. Box 73, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing structures and to construct and maintain two road crossings consisting of reinforced concrete box culverts in Jacoby Creek (CWF) and 0.25 acre of adjacent wetlands for the purpose of providing access to the proposed Saddle Creek Residential Subdivision. The project is located northeast of the intersection of Million Dollar Highway and Laurel Hill Road (Stroudsburg, PA-NJ, Quadrangle N: 8.8 inches; W: 2.3 inches).
E45-411. Jerry Perry, R. R. 1, Box 1416, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an approximate 5,000 square feet building addition to the existing Personal Care Facility located in the 100-year floodway of a tributary to Cherry Creek (HQ-CWF). The project is located south of S.R. 2003 (Kemmertown Road), approximately 0.15 mile west of S.R. 2002 (Stroudsburg, PA-NJ, Quadrangle N: 10.8 inches; W: 16.8 inches).
E48-304. Moore Township, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014, in Moore Township, Northampton County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 117-inch by 79-inch aluminized steel arch culvert in a tributary to Hokendauqua Creek (CWF). The project is located along South Oaks Road, approximately 0.4 mile east of S.R. 4005 (Kunkletown, PA, Quadrangle N: 3.9 inches; W: 10.7 inches).
E54-286. Branch Township, P. O. Box 265, Llewellyn, PA 17944, in Branch Township, Schuylkill County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a reinforced concrete box culvert having a span of 18 feet and an underclearance of 6.0 feet which includes a 6-inch culvert depression in West Creek (CWF). The project is located along Township Road T557 (Main Street), approximately 0.2 mile west of T568 (Cornish Street). (Minersville, PA, Quadrangle N: 10.1 inches; W: 7.0 inches).
E40-570. Certain Teed Corporation, 1220 Oakhill Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707-2199, in Wright Township, Luzerne County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stairway along Watering Run (CWF), for the purpose of providing access to an existing stormwater outfall. The project is located in the Crestwood Industrial Park, approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the intersection of S.R. 0437 and T-395. Wilkes-Barre West, PA, Quadrangle N: 0.2 inch; W: 1.0 inch).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E21-321. Dana Aunkst, South Middleton Township, Municipal Bldg, 520 Park Drive Boiling Springs, PA 17007 in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 12-feet wide pedestrian foot bridge having a clear span of 87-feet and an underclearance of 6.7 feet across the Yellow Breeches Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of connecting South Middleton Trail System to the Township's Park located 1,800 feet downstream of the bridge on SR 21008 that crosses the Yellow Breeches Creek (Carlisle, PA Quadrangle N: 2.12 inches; W: 3.03 inches).
E22-429. Daniel Lispi, Harrisburg City, 10 N Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 60 boat floating dock facility along with a pavilion, wood observation deck, chain link fencing, parking lot for 16 vehicles and portable restroom in the channel and floodway of the Susquehanna River (WWF) for the purpose of developing South Pointe Marina located a the southern end of City Island (Harrisburg West, PA Quadrangle N: 0.25 inch; W: 1.1 inches).
E28-287. Daniel Sheedy, Greens of Greencastle, P. O. Box 68, Boonsboro, MD 21713 in Antrim Township, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain 4,400 linear feet of 12-inch diameter PVC sewerline to serve Phase 3, 4 and 5 of the Greens of Greencastle development project along Muddy Run (HQ CWF). The placement of the sewerline impacts wetlands. The project is located about 1.5 mile northwest of Greencastle Borough (Greencastle, PA Quadrangle N: 10.56 inches; W: 16.76 inches and Williams, PA Quadrangle N: 10.48 inches; W: 0.94 inch).
E36-709. Charles Miner, C. M. Industries d/b/a Hope Hosiery Mill, P. O. Box 487, Adamstown, PA 19501 in Adamstown Borough, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove the existing building and to construct and maintain a new building at the same location of the Hope Hosiery Mill within the left bank's 100-year floodway of Little Muddy Creek (TSF) located just upstream of the Willow Street bridge (Terre Hill, PA Quadrangle N: 21.1 inches; W: 7.9 inches).
E36-710. Carol Thompson, 3264 Back Run Road, Manheim, PA 17545 in Rapho Township, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To maintain an existing three units of 8-foot by 6-foot squash corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert at the channel of Back Run (TSF) to serve as an access drive to a subdivision of Carol Marie Thompson located on the north side of Back Run Road (SR 4016) about 0.9 mile north from its intersection with Milton Grove Road (SR 4033) (Manheim, PA Quadrangle N: 3.15 inches; W: 15.46 inches).
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E08-373. Leprino Foods, 400 Leprino Avenue, Waverly, NY, 14892-1384. Dry Brook Creek Enclosure, in South Waverly, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District (Sayre, PA Quadrangle N: 22.75 inches; W: 6 inches).
The permit application proposes to increase an existing enclosure by an additional 220 lineal feet. The existing twin cell culvert measures 9.5 feet by 6.5 feet and currently conveys flow under Leprino Foods Processing Plant. The new enclosure addition will consist of a twin cell 9.75 foot by 6.5-foot enclosure and associated outlet protection. This project is located directly of exit 60 of NYSR 17. This project proposes to impact 250 linear feet of Dry Brook Creek that is designated a Warm Water Fishery and does not propose to impact any wetlands.
E14-391. David E. Etters, Liberty Township, 124 Hunter Run Road, Howard, PA 16841. T-477 Culvert, in Liberty Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Beech Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 10.4 inches; W: 12.65 inches).
To remove the existing arch culvert and to construct and maintain a 30 foot long, 71 inch by 47 inch pipe arch culvert with R-5 approach and outlet riprap and to construct a temporary sandbag coffer dam in an unnamed tributary to Bald Eagle Creek on Township Road T-477 approximately 300 feet east of the intersection of T-477 with Eagleville Road in Liberty Township, Centre County. The project will not impact on wetlands while impacting approximately 50 feet of waterway. The unnamed tributary to Bald Eagle Creek is a Cold Water Fisheries stream.
E18-314. PA DCNR-Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. Forestry Bridge No. 10-0016R Replacement, in Chapman Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore River Basin District (Slate Run, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inch; W: 14.8 inches).
To remove an existing structure and construct, operate and maintain a single span prestressed concrete box beam bridge to carry Hyner Run Road across Left Branch, Hyner Run (High Quality--Cold Water Fishery). The single span bridge shall be constructed with a minimum clear span of 36.1-feet, underclearance of 2.5-feet and skew of 65-degrees. Bridge construction shall be completed in dry work conditions through the use of dams and pumping or fluming stream flow around work area. Bridge construction shall be conducted during stream low flow conditions. The project will permanently impact 511-square feet of wetland and 153-feet of waterway. The project is located along the northern right-of-way of SR 0120 approximately 1,000-feet north of Left Branch, Hyner Run Road and Right Branch, Hyner Run Road. This permit also seeks authorization for temporary wetland impacts of 2431.76-square feet and waterway impacts of 11-feet. Temporary impacts are associated with construction of a temporary road crossing. All temporary wetlands and waterway impacts shall be fully restored. The permanent wetland impacts of 511-square feet are de minus and replacement wetlands will not be required.
E19-210. James K. Kendter, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. SR 1019 Bridge, in Briar Creek Township, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mifflinville, PA Quadrangle N: 10.6 inches; W: 2.6 inches).
To remove the existing 38-foot span timber deck I-beam bridge which has a curb-to-curb width of 19.7-feet and an average underclearance of 5.0-feet and a normal waterway opening of 34.5 feet and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete adjacent box beam bridge having a clear span of 45.9-feet, a curb-to-curb width of 26.0-feet and average underclearance of 5.5 feet and a clear opening of 45.9-feet and to construct and maintain a temporary road crossing with four 48-inch corrugated metal pipes 90-feet downstream of the existing structure. The proposed bridge will be located on SR 1019, Section 007 over East Branch Briar Creek approximately 0.5 mile from the intersection of SR 1014 with SR 1019. The project will impact on 0.04 acre of wetland while impacting approximately 60 feet of waterway. East Branch Briar Creek is a cold water fisheries stream.
E19-213. Stanley W. Griffin, 240 Green Creek Road, Orangeville, PA 17859. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Application, in Greenwood Township, Columbia County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Benton, PA Quadrangle N: 8.65 inches; W: 6.96 inches).
To construct and maintain a two span wooden structure having a span of 40.08 feet and a minimum underclear of 5.83 feet with a skew of 90° and wood abutments in Green Creek located 1 mile along Green Creek Road, east of the intersection of SR 254 and Green Creek Road. This project proposes to impact 12 linear feet of Green Creek, which is, designated a Trout Stocked Fishery and does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands.
E19-214. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Application, in Catawissa Township, Columbia County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Catawissa, PA Quadrangle N: 10.6 inches; W: 11.4 inches).
To remove 149 linear feet of 36-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe and construct and maintain a 152 linear feet of 60-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe in an unnamed tributary to Catawissa Creek located along S.R. 0487, Segment 0130, Offset 2325. This project proposes to impact 152 linear feet of the unnamed tributary, which is, designated a Cold Water Fishery and does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands.
E41-479. Pa. Dept. of Transportation, Engineering Dist. 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754 SR 0220 Muncy Creek bridge replacement in Picture Rocks Borough, Lycoming County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Picture Rocks, PA Quadrangle N: 4.8 inches; W: 12.2 inches).
To remove existing structure and to construct and maintain a three span box beam structure with a total span of 220 feet and a minimum underclearance of 13.2 feet in Muncy creek, temporarily construct and maintain a two span structure with a total span of 170 feet and a minimum underclearance of 7.37 feet in Muncy Creek for a temporary road crossing, temporarily construct and maintain a concrete and sand bag diversion dike at the existing bridge site, all of which are located on SR 0220, Sect. 007, This project proposes to impact 150 linear feet of Muncy Creek which is designated a Trout Stocked Fishery and does not propose any jurisdictional wetland.
E49-246. William Michael, Delaware Township Supervisors, P. O. Box 203, Watsontown, PA 17777. Dry Dam Stream Crossings, in Delaware Township, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Milton, PA Quadrangle N: 19.2 inches; W: 15.0 inches). To remove the following stream crossing culvert pipes from Dry Run:
1. Twin 24-inch diameter by 30-foot long CMP in Groover Road (T-634)
2. 49-inch wide by 33-inch high by 20 foot long CMPA in Groover Road (T-634)
3. 36-inch diameter by 30-foot long CMP in Willow Road (T-627)
and to construct and maintain three 48-inch diameter CMP culverts with rock energy dissipaters at the approximate lengths and at the locations listed above. The centroid of the project is located on Willow Road (T-627) approximately 45 feet south of the intersection of Groover Road (T-634) with Willow Road (T-627) in Delaware Township, Northumberland County. The project will not impact wetlands while impacting approximately 100 feet of waterway. Dry Run is a warm water fisheries stream.
E55-176. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Application, in Franklin Township, Snyder County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Middleburg, PA Quadrangle N: 12.4 inches; W: 4.3 inches).
To remove 48 linear feet of 72-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe and construct and maintain a 48 linear feet of 83-inch by 57-inch elliptical concrete pipe in an unnamed tributary to Middle Creek located along S.R. 1001, Segment 0010, Offset 0710. This project proposes to impact 48 linear feet of the unnamed tributary, which is, designated a Cold Water Fishery and does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands.
E55-177. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Application, in Adams Township, Snyder County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Beavertown, PA Quadrangle N: 9.9 inches; W: 10.5 inches).
To remove 20 linear feet of box culvert and construct and maintain a 32 linear feet of 48-inch by 76-inch elliptical concrete pipe in an unnamed tributary to Walker Lake located along S.R. 4018, Segment 0010, Offset 1250. This project proposes to impact 36 linear feet of the unnamed tributary, which is, designated a Cold Water Fishery and does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
EA28-001. Franklin County Conservation District, Admin Annex, 218 N. 2nd Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 in St. Thomas and Hamilton Townships, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in and along approximately 2,000 feet of Dennis Creek (CWF). The project's purpose is to stabilize severely eroding streambanks, improve water quality and improve fisheries habitat. The project will implement a natural stream channel design and construction activities will include riprap rock toe protection, bank grading, bank cover and mud sill cribbing and root wads installation. The site is on the Kenneth Mackey property located 1,000 feet above Twin Bridge Road (Chambersburg, PA Quadrangle N: 13.4 inches; W: 16.3 inches) in Hamilton and St. Thomas Townships, Franklin County.
ACTIONS
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER
THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND
THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT--NPDES AND
WQM PART II PERMITS
INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications and requests for plan approval. The actions are listed in two categories. Section I lists all municipal and industrial permits and Section II lists oil and gas related permits.
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, 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 appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
I. Municipal and Industrial Permit Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohoc- ken, PA 19428.
WQM Permit No. 1500421. Sewage. Upper Uwchlan Township, 140 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425. Applicant is granted approval for the construction and operation of a regional wastewater treatment plant to serve the Route 100 Corridor located in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County.
WQM Permit No. 1501406. Sewage. Penn Township, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390. Applicant is granted approval for the construction and operation of a sewage pump station and force main to serve Elk Creek Farms subdivision located in Penn Township, Chester County.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. PA0087165, Industrial Waste, Bleyer Industries, Inc., 500 Walnut Street Extension, Mount Union, PA 17066.
This proposed facility is located in Mount Union Borough, Huntingdon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Juniata River in Watershed 12-C.
NPDES Permit No. PA0082619, Sewage, WTS Properties, LLC, Shangri-La Mobile Home Park, P. O. Box 278, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
This proposed facility is located in Newberry Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to the receiving waters named Conewago Creek in Watershed 7-F.
NPDES Permit No. PA0081311, Sewage, South Londonderry Township Municipal Authority, Colebrook Wastewater Treatment Plant, Municipal Building, Box 3, Campbelltown, PA 17010-0003.
This proposed facility is located in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Conewago Creek in Watershed 7-G.
NPDES Permit No. 2901401, Sewage, Hustontown Joint Sewer Authority, 299 North Clear Ridge Road, P. O. Box 577, Hustontown, PA 17229.
This proposed facility is located in Taylor & Dublin Townships, Fulton County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/Operation of Sewage Treatment Facilities, Land Application Facilities, Sewers and Appurtenances and 2 Pump Stations.
WQM Permit No. 6790408 Transfer 01-1, Sewerage, WTS Properties, LLC, P. O. Box 278, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
This proposed facility is located in Newberry Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization for the construction/operation of Sewage Treatment Facilities.
WQM Permit No. 3690414 Amendment 01-1, Sewerage, Leacock Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 558, Intercourse, PA 17534-0558.
This proposed facility is located in Leacock Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to modify Sewage Treatment Facilities.
WQM Permit No. 0601403, Sewerage, Jerry Seaser and Dawn O'Neill, P. O. Box 145, Lenhartsville, PA 19534.
This proposed facility is located in Greenwich Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization for the construction/operation of Sewage Treatment Facilities.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES Permit No. PA0113123. Sewerage. Patrick J. Witkowski, P. O. Box 322, Laporte, PA 18626.
This proposed facility is located in Laporte Township, Sullivan County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Is authorized to discharge treated effluent to receiving waters named unnamed tributary of Mill Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0032361. Sewerage. Williamsport Area School District, 1400 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-7898.
This proposed facility is located in Woodward Township, Lycoming County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Is authorized to discharge treated effluent to receiving waters named West Branch Susquehanna River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0032352. Sewerage. Williamsport Area School District, 1400 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-7898.
This proposed facility is located in Hepburn Township, Lycoming County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Is authorized to discharge treated effluent to receiving waters named Lycoming Creek.
WQM Permit No 5997408. Transfer Sewerage. Lance & Heather Covert, R. R. 6 Box 121B, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
This proposed facility is located in Delmar Township, Tioga County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Change in ownership single residence septic tank, sand filter and chlorinator.
APPROVALS TO USE NPDES AND/OR OTHER GENERAL PERMITS The following parties have submitted: (1) Notices of Intent (NOIs) for Coverage Under (1) General NPDES Permits to Discharge Wastewater into the Waters of the 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 Permits for Beneficial Use of Sewage Sludge or Residential Septage by Land Application in this Commonwealth; (3) General NPDES Permit Authorizing the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities to Waters of the Commonwealth; (4) Notification for First Use Application of Sewage Sludge.
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 permit. The Department of Environmental Protection approves the following coverage under the specific General Permit.
The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.23(d).
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.
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List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated With Construction Activities (PAR) PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges From Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems (CSO) PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Non-Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Non-Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines PAG-11 (To Be Announced) PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) General Permit Type--PAG-2
Facility Location and Permit Applicant Name and Receiving Contract Office and Municipality No. Address Water/Use Telephone No. Germany Township
Adams CountyPAR100114 Joseph Sutphin, Et Ux
5160 Baltimore Pike
Littlestown, PA 17340
Alloway Creek
WWFAdams County
Conservation District
670 Old Harrisburg Road
Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636Oxford Township
Adams CountyPAR100122 Larry Hughes
818 Poplar Road
New Oxford, PA 17350S. Branch of Conewago Creek
WWFAdams County
Conservation District
670 Old Harrisburg Road
Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636Silver Spring Township
Cumberland County
PAR10H256 Stanley Hoynitski
Harrisburg Auto Auction
3812 Sarayo Circle
Harrisburg, PA 17110Hogestown Run
Trindle Spring Run
CWF-CWFCumberland County
Conservation District
43 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 4
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-7812Swatara Township
Lower Swatara Township
Dauphin CountyPAR10I267 Kusic Capital Group III, LLC
4201 Crums Mill Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17112Laurel Run
Dauphin County
Conservation District
1451 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100Letterkenny Township
Greene Township
Franklin CountyPAR10M234 Letterkenny Industrial Dev. Auth.
4759 Innovation Way
Chambersburg, PA 17201Rocky Spring Branch
TST Unt to Conococheague Creek
CWFFranklin County
Conservation District
550 Cleveland Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-8074St. Thomas Township
Franklin CountyPAR10M235 Ursula Riseborough
501 St Thomas-Edenville Rd.
St. Thomas, PA 17252Campbells Run
CWFFranklin County
Conservation District
550 Cleveland Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-8074Spring Township
Perry CountyPAR105135 West Perry School Dist.
2606 Shermans Valley Road
Elliotsburg, PA 17024
Montour Creek Perry County
Conservation District
P. O. Box 36
(31 W. Main St.)
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-8988McIntyre Township
Lycoming CountyPAR103944 Ralston Flood Mitigation Project
Lycoming County
Commissioners
Lycoming County Court House
Williamsport, PA 17701
Lycoming Creek
CWFLycoming County
Conservation Dist.
542 County Farm Rd.
Suite 202
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 433-3003Southwest Region: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Facility Location and Permit Applicant Name and Receiving Contract Office and Municipality No. Address Water/Use Telephone No. Allegheny County
South Fayette Township
PAR10A447 Maronda Homes, Inc.
11 Timberglen Drive
Imperial, PA 15126Thoms Run/TSF Allegheny County
Conservation District
(412) 241-7645Allegheny County
MonroevillePAR10A492 Basil Hawanchak
301 Fitzhenry Road
Smithton, PA 15479
Thompson Run/WWF Allegheny County
Conservation District
(412) 241-7645Allegheny County
Jefferson Hills BoroughPAR10A500 West Jefferson Hills School District
835 Old Clairton Road
Clairton, PA 15025
Beam Run/TSF Allegheny County
Conservation District
(412) 241-7645
Armstrong County
Rayburn TownshipPAR10B037 Armstrong County
Commissioners
1415 South Avenue/ 450 East Mark Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
Cowanshannock Creek/TSF Armstrong County
Conservation District
(724) 548-3425
Beaver County
Franklin TownshipPAR100283 Zelienople Municipal
Airport
1857 Route 588
Zelienople, PA 16063Connoquenessing Creek/WWF Beaver County
Conservation District
(724) 774-7090General Permit Type--PAG-3
Facility Location and Permit Applicant Name and Receiving Contract Office and Municipality No. Address Water/Use Telephone No. Valley Township
Chester CountyPAR800106 Chester County Aviation, Inc.
1 Earhart Drive
Coatesville, PA 19320Sucker Run--3H Watershed
DEP Southeast Region
Lee Park, Suite 6010
555 North Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 832-6131Tinicum Township
Delaware CountyPAR230013 Esschem Incorporated
P. O. Box 1139
Linwood, PA 19061
Delaware Estuary--2E Watershed
DEP Southeast Region
Lee Park, Suite 6010
555 North Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 832-6131Downingtown Borough
Chester CountyPAR130007 Alcoa Flexible Packaging
520 Lincoln Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335Parke Run tributary to East Branch Brandywine Creek--3H Watershed DEP Southeast Region
Lee Park, Suite 6010
555 North Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 832-6131Schuylkill County
North Manheim TownshipPAR802230 Roadway Express, Inc.
1077 Gorge Blvd.
P. O. Box 471
Akron, OH 44309-0471Long Run Creek
CWFDEP NERO
Water Management
2 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
(570) 826-2511York County
Hellam TownshipPAR113527 Flinchbaugh Engineering, Inc.
4387 Run Way
York, PA 17406Kruetz Creek/WWF DEP--Southcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Union County
White Deer TownshipPAR144801 NGC Industries Inc.
P. O. Box 338
Milton, PA 17847Unnamed tributary to West Br. Susquehanna 10D Northcentral Regional
Office
DEP 208 West Third Street
Suite 101
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 327-3666Harmar Township
Allegheny County
PAR216140 Redland Brick Inc.
15718 Clear Spring Road
P. O. Box 160
Williamsport, MD 21795Deer Creek Southwest Regional Office: Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000General Permit Type--PAG-4
Facility Location and Permit Applicant Name and Receiving Contract Office and Municipality No. Address Water/Use Telephone No. Bedford County
W. Providence TownshipPAG043676 Zane Weicht
1179 N. Milk & Water Rds.
Everett, PA 15537TSF DEP--Southcentral Region
Water Management
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Tioga County
Delmar TownshipPAG044984 Lance & Heather Covert
R. R. 6 Box 121B
Wellsboro, PA 16901East Branch Stony Fork
Creek 9ANorthcentral Regional
Office
DEP
208 West Third St.
Suite 101
Williamsport, PA 17701General Permit Type--PAG-5
Facility Location and Permit Applicant Name and Receiving Contract Office and Municipality No. Address Water/Use Telephone No. Berks County
Muhlenberg Township
PAG053550 Exxon Mobil Refining & Supply Co.
Tuckerton Terminal #2046
1900 E Linden Ave.
P. O. Box 728
Linden, NJ 07036Laurel Run/WWF DEP--Southcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707General Permit Type--PAG-8 (SSN)
Facility Location and Permit Applicant Name and Site Name and Contract Office and Municipality No. Address Location Telephone No. Kimmel Township
Bedford CountyPAG083559 Greenfield Township
Municipal Auth.
P. O. Box 372
Claysburg, PA 16625Richard Langham Farm
Kimmel Township
Bedford CountyDEP
SCRO
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707General Permit Type--PAG-12
Facility Location and Permit Applicant Name and Receiving Contract Office and Municipality No. Address Water/Use Telephone No. Mifflin County
Decatur TownshipPAG123507 Kenneth K. &
Tina M. Loht
250 Road Apple Drive
McClure, PA 17841Jacks Creek/CWF DEP--Southcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707
SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT PLAN APPROVAL
Plan Approvals Granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Plan Location:
Borough or
TownshipBorough or Township
AddressCounty Dillsburg Borough P. O. Box 370, Dillsburg, PA 17019 York Plan Description: The approved plan provides for an expansion of the Dillsburg Area Authority wastewater treatment facility on Old Mill Road to 2.3 MGD. The Department's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. Any required NPDES Permits or WQM Permits must be obtained in the name of the municipality or authority as appropriate.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Plan Location:
Borough or
TownshipBorough or Township Address County Wilmington Township R. R. 5 Box 469
New Castle, PA 16105Lawrence Plan Description: The approved plan provides for construction of gravity and low-pressure grinder pump sewer systems to replace failing on-lot systems in two areas of Wilmington Township. The Beachwood Drive area has 115 buildings located adjacent to New Wilmington, west and south of the Borough. The proposed sewers will connect to the borough's sewerage system for treatment and disposal. The Maiden Blush/Phillips School Road area has 29 buildings. Sewage will be conveyed to the Orchard Terrace sewerage system, owned and operated by the Wilmington Township Sewer Authority, for treatment and disposal.
The Department's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. Any required NPDES Permits or WQM Permits must be obtained in the name of the municipality or authority as appropriate.
BIOSOLIDS INDIVIDUAL PERMITS (PABIG AND PABIS) The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on the previously received individual permit applications for the land application of treated sewage sludge (biosolids).
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 may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. The paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
PABIS 4821. Leslie's Septic Service Pike Township, Potter County. Leslie's Septic Service, P. O. Box 211, Yahn Road, Galeton, PA 16922-0211 is approved to beneficially use their biosolids on the Circle H Ranch farm in Pike Township, Potter County.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995 PREAMBLE 2
The following final reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of final reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site where one of the Act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning the final report, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of a final report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following final reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
George's Music, Inc., Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. Philip F. Gray, Jr., Storb Environmental, Inc., 410 N. Easton Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090-2511, on behalf of George's Music, Inc., 650 W. Swedesford Rd., Berwyn, PA 19312, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site groundwater contaminated with BTEX and petroleum hydrocarbons. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet Background Standards.
Ashland, Inc.--Aston Chemical Distribution Facility, Chester Township, Delaware County. Cathy A. Pickrel, Ashland, Inc., P. O. Box 2219, Columbus, OH 43216, on behalf of Dunlap, Mellor & Co., Inc., 100 N. Commerce Dr., I-95 Industrial Park, Aston, PA 19014, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with solvents and BTEX. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Park Chase Apartments, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Darryl D. Borrelli, Manko, Gold & Katcher, LLP, 401 City Ave., Suite 500, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, on behalf of Park Chase Associates, LP, 115 New St., Glenside, PA 19038, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with BTEX, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and naphthalene. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standards.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995 PREAMBLE 3
The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, Administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) requires the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act. Plans and reports required by provisions of the Act for compliance with selection of remediation to a site-specific standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. A cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following final reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Hale Products, Conshohocken Borough and Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. Frank Keirsey, Hale Products, Inc., 700 Spring Mill Ave., Conshohocken, PA 19428, on behalf of Washington St., Associates III, LP, 700 S. Henderson Rd., Suite 2, King of Prussia, PA 19406, has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with lead and heavy metals. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on May 8, 2001.
Metroplex Shopping Center, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. Charles J. Chelotti, Pennoni Associates, Inc., One Drexel Plaza, 3001 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, on behalf of Metroplex West Associates, LP, 350 Sentry Parkway, Blue Bell, PA 19422, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with PCBs, lead, heavy metals, BTEX, petroleum hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, solvents, pesticides, asbestos and arsenic; and site groundwater contaminated with lead, BTEX, solvents and asbestos. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of Statewide Health and Site-specific Standards and was approved by the Department on May 8, 2001.
Kathy Medley Residence, Avondale Borough, Chester County. Scott W. Steele, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 S. Pike Ave., Allentown, PA 18103, on behalf of Kathy Medley, 105 Chatham St., Avondale, PA 19311, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with BTEX and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on May 11, 2001.
Papp Property, Darby Township, Delaware County. Martin Leibhardt, Mulry & Cresswell Environmental, Inc., 1691 Horseshoe Pike, Suite 1, Glenmoore, PA 19343, on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Papp, 302 Eggleston Terrace, Sharon Hill, PA, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with BTEX and petroleum hydrocarbons. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on May 11, 2001.
Richmond Waterfront Industrial Park, LLC, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. A. L. Holmstrom, Rohm & Haas Co., Box 584, Bristol, PA 19107, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment contaminated with PCBs, lead, heavy metals, pesticides, dioxin, solvents, BTEX, petroleum hydrocarbons and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on May 11, 2001.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Actions on applications for Hazardous Waste Transporter License received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to transport hazardous waste.
Central Office: Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, P. O. Box 8471, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8471.
License Issued
Bethlehem Apparatus Company, Inc., P. O. Box Y, 890 Front Street, Hellertown, PA 18055. License No. PA-AH 0681. Effective May 15, 2001.
License Renewed
Clean Venture, Inc., 201 S. First Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206. License No. PA-AH 0299. Effective May 18, 2001.
Reifsneider Transportation, Inc., P. O. Box 756, 223 Fellowship Road, Eagle, PA 19480. License No. PA-AH 0486. Effective May 18, 2001.
Petroclean, Inc., P. O. Box 92, Carnegie, PA 15106. License No. PA-AH 0109. Effective May 15, 2001.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Permit Denied under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Permit No. 100933. Alliance Sanitary Landfill, Alliance Sanitary Landfill, Inc., 398 South Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517. A major permit modification for the Area III Expansion application, which would add 147 acres of additional disposal area to this municipal waste landfill located in Taylor and Old Forge Boroughs and Ransom Township, Lackawanna County. This expansion would add approximately 23 years of additional life or landfill capacity to the facility. The application was denied by the Regional Office on May 17, 2001.
AIR QUALITY
Operating Permit Administrative Amendments Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 (relating to administrative operating permit amendments).
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (610) 832-6242.
09-0087: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (351 Philadelphia Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067) on May 16, 2001, for Suface Coating Operation in Falls Township, Bucks County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Richard Maxwell, New Source Review Chief, (570) 327-3637.
17-318-018A: Invensys Energy Metering (805 Liberty Boulevard, Dubois, PA 15801) on May 15, 2001, to incorporate conditions established in Plan Approval 17-318-018B for a gas meter and regulator surface coating operation consisting of three (3) manual spray booths at Plant #1 in the City of Dubois, Clearfield County.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104, Roger Fey, (215) 823-7584.
7-012: Tenet HealthSystem--Hahnemann University Hospital (Broad and Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102) administratively amended on May 21, 2001, to identify a change in the facility contact, permit contact and responsible official, add two natural-gas fired emergency generators and three insignificant fuel oil tanks, remove a pathological incinerator and to correct the renewal application fee specified under the general conditions for permit renewal in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit was originally issued on July 31, 2000.
Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F (relating to operating permit requirements).
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
28-03029: Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter (2325 Country Road, Chambersburg, PA 17201) on May 14, 2001, for a Natural Minor Operating Permit in Guilford Township, Franklin County.
28-05013: UNOVA Industrial Automation Systems, Inc. (20 East Sixth Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) on May 17, 2001, for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in Waynesboro Borough, Franklin County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
33-00108: Brookville Hospital (100 Hospital Road, Brookville, PA 15825) on April 26, 2001, for a Title V Operating Permit in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County.
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (610) 832-6242.
46-0198D: Blommer Chocolate Co. (1101 Blommer Drive, East Greenville, PA 18041) on May 16, 2001, for operation of a Cocoa Bean Cleaning System in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
23-0021A: Congoleum Corp. (4401 Ridge Road, Trainer, PA 19061) on May 16, 2001, for operation of a 1,000 Kilowatt Emergency Generator in Trainer Borough, Delaware County.
23-0047B: Degussa Corp. (1200 West Front Street, Chester, PA 19013) for installation for a new storage silo to store amorphous silicon dioxide with a bag-house to control particulate matter (PM) emissions from the silo and packaging device. This installation will result in a maximum PM emission increase of 0.1 ton per year. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operation restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, James Parette, Acting New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
54-321-006B: Guilford Mills, Inc. (Gold Mills, Inc., 1 Penn Dye Street, Pine Grove, PA 17963) on May 14, 2001, for construction of Tenter Frame 3 in Pine Grove Borough, Schuylkill County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
37-185B: Universal Refractories, Inc. (915 Clyde Street, Wampum, PA 16157) on May 4, 2001, for installation of a baghouse on the MgO processing line in Wampum Borough, Lawrence County.
Plan Approvals Extensions Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.13 (relating to extensions).
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (610) 832-6242.
09-0087A: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (351 Philadelphia Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067) on May 15, 2001, for operation of a Ammonia Scrubber in Falls Township, Bucks County.
23-0024A: Hanson Aggregates PA, Inc. (523 West Forge Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342) on May 15, 2001, for operation of a Aeropulse Baghouse in Middletown Township, Delaware County.
09-0110: Riverside Construction Materials, Inc. (7900 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007) on May 16, 2001, for operation of a Cement Handling in Bristol Township, Bucks County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
01-05017A: Quebecor World, Fairfield, Inc. (100 North Miller Street, Fairfield, PA 17320) on May 1, 2001, to authorize temporary operation of two 2-unit double web offset lithographic printing presses with four heatset dryers, covered under this Plan Approval until August 28, 2001, in Fairfield Borough, Adams County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Richard Maxwell, New Source Review Chief, (570) 327-3637.
49-0014A: Jeraco Industries, Inc. (135 Sodom Road, Milton, PA 17847) on May 8, 2001, to extend the authorization to operate three fiberglass automotive accessory surface coating spray booths on a temporary basis until September 5, 2001 in Milton Borough, Northumberland County.
08-316-013A: Masonite Corp. (P. O. Box 311, Towanda, PA 18848) on May 14, 2001, to extend the authorization to operate a hardboard press (Line 2/Trimboard) and associated air cleaning device (a scrubber) on a temporary basis until September 11, 2001, in Wysox Township, Bradford County.
08-318-024A: Masonite Corp. (P. O. Box 311, Towanda, PA 18848) on May 14, 2001, to extend the authorization to operate a hardboard products surface coating operation (Coating II) on a temporary basis until September 11, 2001, in Wysox Township, Bradford County.
Plan Approval Minor Modification Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Richard Maxwell, New Source Review Chief, (570) 327-3637.
49-313-032I: Merck and Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 600, Danville, PA 17821-0600) on May 15, 2001, to add a compliance date (June 30, 2002) to Plan Approval Condition 2 in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); 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 applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
Coal Permits Issued
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209.
17820151. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (R. D. 3, Box 225A, Philipsburg, PA 16866), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Bradford Township, Clearfield County affecting 274.2 acres. Receiving stream--Millstone and Valley Fork Run to West Branch of Susquehanna River. Application received January 16, 2001. Permit issued May 7, 2001.
17950111. Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 180, Penfield, PA 15849), renewal of an existing surface mine-auger permit in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 188 acres. Receiving stream--Maplepole Run to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received March 6, 2001. Permit issued May 7, 2001.
17990106. M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7960), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Bell Township, Clearfield County affecting 431 acres. Receiving stream-- unnamed tributary to Laurel Run to Laurel Run. Application received March 29, 1999. Permit issued May 14, 2001.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982.
03990106. Thomas J. Smith, Inc. (R. R. 1, Box 260-D, Shelocta, PA 15774). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Washington Township, Armstrong County, affecting 94.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Huling Run, to Allegheny River. Application received: August 31, 1999. Permit issued: May 21, 2001.
McMurray District Mining Office: 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
30841320. Dana Mining Co. of PA, Inc., (P. O. Box 1209, Morgantown, WV 26507), to renew the permit for the Dooley Run Mine in Dunkard Township, Greene County to renew permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued May 8, 2001.
32951301. Penn American Coal, L.P., (R. D. 1, Box 119A, Avonmore, PA 15618), to revise the permit for the Burrell Mine in Burrell Township, Indiana County, revision to add 9.2 surface acres for new haul road, no additional discharges. Permit issued May 8, 2001.
63831302. Eighty-Four Mining Company, (P. O. Box 355, Eighty Four, PA 15330), to revise the permit for the Mine No. 84 in Amwell Township, Washington County to add 12 surface acres for new airshaft, NPDES Pt. and borehole, Little Chartiers Creek. Permit issued May 10, 2001.
30841317. Consol PA Coal Co., (P. O. Box 355, Group 1, Eighty Four, PA 15330), to revise the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in East and West Finley Townships, Washington County to install air shaft F-7, add 29.15 surface areas, tributary to Templeton Fork. Permit issued May 16, 2001.
30743701. LTV Steel Co., Inc., (200 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114), to renew the permit for the Nemacolin Coal Refuse Disposal Area in Cumberland Township, Greene County to renew the permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued May 16, 2001.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
38950301T. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), transfer of an existing quarry operation in Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County affecting 175.5 acres and renewal of NPDES Permit #PA0223646, receiving stream--abandoned pit to Snitz Creek. Transfer issued May 15, 2001.
28000803. Bricker Paving & Excavating, (1661 Edenville Road, Chambersburg, PA 17201), commencement, operation and restoration of a small shale quarry in Hamilton Township, Franklin County, affecting 1.50 acres, receiving stream--unnamed tributary to Rocky Spring Run. Permit issued May 18, 2001.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982.
26970401. Laurel Aggregates, Inc. (P. O. Box 23, Gans, PA 15439). Permit revised to add 92 acres of support at a large noncoal surface mine located in Springhill Township, Fayette County, now affecting 245 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Rubles Run and Rubles Run. Application received: October 25, 2000. Revision issued: May 16, 2001.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669.
43002802. White Rock Silica Sand Company, Inc. (331 Methodist Road, Greenville, PA 16125) Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal slag operation in the City of Hermitage, Mercer County affecting 11.2 acres. Receiving streams: Shenango River. Application Received: December 18, 2000. Permit Issued: May 10, 2001.
ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION Bond Forfeiture Contract Awarded BF 456-101.1 Location Sandy Township, Clearfield County Description Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Contractor S. Construction, Inc.
Mineral Ridge, OHAmount $9,551.00 Date of Award May 21, 2001 Contact Mary Jane Olsen
(717) 783-4800FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department certifies that the construction and operation herein described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, under Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--708 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law) to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (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 appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1-- 691.702) 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: Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description.)
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certifications:
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E58-238. Hallstead Plaza Properties, P. O. Box 416, Hallstead, PA 18822. Great Bend Borough and Great Bend Township, Susquehanna County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To place fill in approximately 0.50 acre of wetlands and within the floodway of the Susquehanna River, for the purpose of expanding an existing residential apartment complex. The permittee is required to provide 0.51 acre of replacement wetlands. The project is located on the west side of S. R. 0011, immediately north of the intersection of S. R. 0011 and S. R. 0171. (Great Bend, PA-NY Quadrangle N: 17.1 inches; W: 16.2 inches).
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E18-235A. Croda Inc., P. O. Box 178, Mill Hall, PA 17751, Wetland Replacement, Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, Baltimore COE (Mill Hall Quadrangle N: 20.5 inches; W: 13.25 inches).
To place and maintain fill in an additional 0.227 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands and 0.03 acre of palustrine forested open water wetlands. The original permit authorized the placement and maintenance of 1.82 acres of wetland fill and authorized construction of a 2.51-acre wetland replacement in the floodway of Bald Eagle Creek. This amendment will expand the wetland replacement area 0.43 acre to 2.94 acres and includes wetland plantings in the replacement area. The purpose of this project is to expand and upgrade existing chemical plant operations. The company property encompasses 26 acres of land with 8 acres currently developed. The fill site is located on the western side of company property located along Draketown Road (T0373) approximately 0.30 mile from the intersection with SR 150 in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County. Off-site mitigation for impacts will be replaced within the floodway of Bald Eagle creek located along Lusk Run Road approx. 1.0-mile form the intersection with SR 150.
E18-310. Richard C. Bowman, 1012 Mackeyville Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751. Fence in the floodway, in Mill Hall Borough, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mill Hall, PA Quadrangle N: 18.65 inches; W: 16.25 inches).
To maintain a 6 foot high by 80 foot long wooden fence in the floodway of Fishing Creek. This project is located at 208 South Water Street, Mill Hall. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E41-470. Lycoming County Commissioners, Lycoming County Court House. Ralston Flood Mitigation Project, in McIntyre Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Ralston, PA Quadrangle N: .5 inch; W: 11.5 inches).
Construct, operate and maintain a flood mitigation project on Lycoming Creek, which will have a linear distance of 3,900 feet. There is 1,183 feet of earthen berm, 50,789 square feet of graded fill, excavate 3,233 feet of elevated flood plain, erect 175 feet of gabion basket wall, construct a new county bridge and construct a temporary work causeway which shall be removed once construction of the bridge is completed. In-stream channel work other than bridge and temporary causeway is not authorized by this permit. This flood mitigation project will only offer protection from storm events less than the 40-year design storm. Larger storm events are expected to cause flooding with Ralston. The gabion wall will be constructed out of standard gabion baskets measuring 3 feet by 3 feet by 6 feet. The county bridge will have a clear span length per span of 83 feet, a skew of 83 degrees and a minimum low cord elevation of 841.7 feet. The temporary causeways will be constructed of rock, free of fines and silts, or other non-erodible material. This project is located along SR 0014 in the town of Ralston (Ralston, PA Quadrangle, N: .5 inch, W: 11.1 inches) in McIntyre Township, Lycoming County.
E49-244. Northumberland County, 50 South Second Street, Sunbury, PA 17801. Bridge, in Mt. Carmel Borough, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mt. Carmel, PA Quadrangle N: 9.0 inches; W: 6.0 inches).
To remove an existing single-span reinforced concrete arch bridge with a bituminous concrete wearing surface, a clear span of 20.0 feet, a minimum upstream underclearance of 14.7 feet and an upstream waterway opening of 220 square feet; and to construct and maintain a 20 foot wide by 10 foot high by 180 foot long reinforced concrete box culvert with a waterway opening of 200 square feet with a chamfered upstream top edge. The proposed structure will be located in Shamokin Creek on Vine Street one block north from the intersection of SR 54161 with North Vine Street. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-947. Filed for public inspection June 1, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]
