DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Applications, Actions and Special Notices [27 Pa.B. 3431] APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT [National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)] DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER (Part I Permits) The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived his right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Field Office indicated as the office responsible, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Field Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Managers will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the Field Office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0030228. Sewage, Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School, 2301 Cherry Street, Unit 4G, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural Schools' sewage treatment plant in East Brandywine Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to an Unnamed Tributary to Beaver Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality trout stocking fishery, high quality warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 22,500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 7 14 (11-1 to 4-30) 14 28 Suspended Solids 20 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) (4-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 Total Residual Chlorine (years 1 and 2) 1.2 2.0 (years 3, 4 and 5) 0.4 0.9 Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.PA 0062383. Industrial waste, Three Springs Water Company, Inc., Brynley R. G. Davies, 1800 Pine Run Road, Laurel Run, PA 18702.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into an unnamed tributary of Pine Creek in Laurel Run Borough, Luzerne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Borough Water Company located on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0064 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH not less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0027049. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Williamsport Sanitary Authority, 253 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to West Branch Susquehanna River in Williamsport City, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for first 3 years of the permit term, based on a design flow of 4.5 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 32 48 64 TSS 44 66 88 Total Cl2 Residual report Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed effluent limits after the first three years of the permit term, based on a design flow of 4.5 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 32 48 64 TSS 44 66 88 Total Cl2 Residual 0.95 3.1 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0021687. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Wellsboro Municipal Authority, 28 Crafton Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Marsh Creek in Wellsboro Borough, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Jersey Shore Water Company located at Jersey Shore.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 2 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 20 30 40 TSS 30 45 60 Ammonia-N (6-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3 (11-1 to 5-31) 4.5 9 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times Total Cl2 Residual 1st Month--36th Month report 37th Month--Permit Expiration Date 0.17 0.56 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0096130. Sewage, Nemacolin, Inc., 803 Pershing Boulevard, P. O. Box 117, Nemacolin, PA 15351.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Nemacolin, Inc. Sewage Treatment Plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Monongahela River, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Carmichaels Municipal Authority on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.1 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0205869. Sewage, West Branch Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 278, Barnesboro, PA 15714.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the West Branch Sewer Authority STP in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the West Branch Susquehanna River, which are classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the PA American Water Company -- Milton Division.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.9 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 35 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 5,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.PA 0020541. Sewage, Girard Borough, 34 Main Street West, Girard, PA 16417.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to Elk Creek in the Girard Borough, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Pennsylvania/Canada border in Lake Erie.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.996 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentrations (mg/l) Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21 Total Residual Chlorine 0.14 0.5 Phosphorus as P 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 5,700/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0024899. Sewage, Lake City Municipal Sewer Authority, 2350 Main Street, Lake City, PA 16423.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to Elk Creek in the Borough of Lake City, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Pennsylvania/Canada border in Lake Erie.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.99 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentrations (mg/l) Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine Interim 1.25 Final 0.18 0.58 Phosphorus as P 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 4,400/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Included in this draft are special conditions for a TRE for TRC.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0002429. Industrial waste, SIC: 3312. Caparo Steel Company, Inc., 15 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste, noncontact cooling water, and stormwater to Shenango River in the City of Farrell, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is PA-American Water Co. on the Shenango River located at New Castle, approximately 16 miles below point of discharge.
This is a redraft of the permit published in the 5/3/97 Bulletin.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of N/A mgd, are:
Outfall Nos. 002, 006 and 007
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow Refer to Special Condition A in Part C.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .165 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 203
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX 38 Oil and Grease 15 XX 30 Iron XX pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .165 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 003
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Oil and Grease 15 XX 30 Aluminum XX Iron 1.7 3.4 4.3 Zinc .5 1.08 1.2 Temperature** pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
**Refer to Special Conditions B and D in Part C.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .259 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 104 (Formerly Perox 001)
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids 65 130 165 Oil and Grease 15 30 Lead .6 1.2 1.5 Zinc XX XX .6 Copper .4 .8 1.0 Iron 1.5 3.0 3.75 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 5.04 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 204
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids Oil and Grease XX pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .28 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 404
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX 43 Lead XX XX .26 Zinc XX XX .39 Iron XX pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 1.3 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 504
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX 309 Oil and Grease XX 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .072 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 604
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX 112.4 Oil and Grease XX XX 37.5 Iron XX Lead XX XX .42 Zinc XX XX .37 Naphthalene XX XX Tetrachloroethylene XX XX Nickel XX XX 1.3 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .158 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 704
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Lead XX XX .36 Zinc XX XX .53 Total Suspended Solids XX XX 28 Oil and Grease XX XX 11.4 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 12.94 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 004
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Oil and Grease 15 30 Iron (Interim) 4.0 (Final)**** 1.7 3.4 4.3 Aluminum (Interim) XX (Final)**** .8 1.6 2.0 Cadmium (Interim) XX (Final)**** .0035 .1 .125 Silver (Interim) XX (Final)**** .003 .009 .01 Copper (Interim) .04 .08 .1 (Final)**** .017 .046 .057 Lead .009 .034 .04 Temperature (Interim)*** (Final)*** Hexavalent Chromium .01 .02 .025 Zinc .15 .3 .375 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times ***Refer to Special Conditions B and D in Part C.
****Refer to Special Condition I in Part C.
XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .288 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 205
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX 78 Oil and Grease XX XX 26 Iron XX Lead XX XX .3 Zinc XX XX .3 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .576 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 005
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Aluminum XX Iron 1.7 3.4 4.25 Lead .17 .34 .43 Zinc .4 .8 1.0 Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature** pH 6.0--9.0 at all times **Refer to Special Conditions B and D in Part C.
XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMR's.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law (Part II Permits) The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).
Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the following: name, address and telephone number; identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed; and a concise statement in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protest or protests. Each commentator will be notified in writing of the time and place if a hearing or conference concerning the plan or action or application to which the protest relates is held. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit applications and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
A. 9127-S, Amendment No. 1. Sewerage, Bethel Park Municipal Authority, 5100 West Library Ave., Bethel Park, PA 15102. Application for the construction of a new pump station with a peak capacity of 2.5 mgd and a 100,000 gallon extended wet well and the construction of 2,380 feet of 12-inch force main located in the Borough of Bethel Park, Allegheny County to serve the Lick Run Pump Station and Force Main.
INDIVIDUAL PERMITS (PAS) The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface waters of the Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided in the permit as erosion and sedimentation control measures and facilities which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Regional Office or County Conservation District Office indicated as the responsible office, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. A copy of the written comments should be sent to the County Conservation District Office. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Regional Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealable to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the County Conservation District Office or the Department Regional Office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-4028.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701, (717) 826-2553.
Allegheny County Conservation District, District Manager, 875 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, (412) 921-1999.
NPDES Permit PAS10A103. Stormwater. Robinson Peripheral Developers, 10800 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44130 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Robinson, Moon and North Fayette Townships, Allegheny County, to Montour Run.
Franklin County Conservation District, District Manager, 550 Cleveland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201, (717) 264-8074.
NPDES Permit PAS10M100. Stormwater. Whitetail Land Partnership, 13805 Blairs Valley Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Montgomery Township, Franklin County, to Licking Creek.
Lebanon County Conservation District, District Manager, 2120 Cornwall Road, Ste 5, Lebanon, PA 17042, (717) 272-3377.
NPDES Permit PAS10P003. Stormwater. Wheat- stone Phase 7, 7 Deer Run Road, Hershey, PA 17033 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in North Londonderry Township, Lebanon County, to Spring Creek.
Northampton County Conservation District, District Manager, R. R. 4 Greystone Building, Nazareth, PA 18064, (610) 746-1971.
NPDES Permit PAS10U075. Stormwater. Macada Hill Associates, 5130 Wisteria Road, Easton, PA 18045 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Hanover Township and the City of Bethlehem, Northampton County, to Monocacy Creek.
Washington County Conservation District, District Manager, 100 Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301, (412) 228-6774.
NPDES Permit PAS10W065. Stormwater. Joseph McCloskey, 120 Oakridge Road, Venetia, PA 15367 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Peters Township, Washington County, to UNT to Peters Creek.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.
A. 0997510. Public water supply. North Penn/North Wales Water Authorities, Jan Cranor, 144 Park Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914-0317. This proposal involves the flow capacity upgrade of the Forest Park Water plant. The applicants are requesting an increase in the filters' flow rate from 4 gpm/sq. ft. to 6 gpm/sq. ft. at the Forest Park Water Treatment plant in Chalfont Borough, Bucks County.
Northeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.
4097502. Public water supply. Hazleton City Authority Water Authority, Mr. Synoski. This proposal involves the construction of a water booster pump station and 500,000 gallon storage tank to supply water from the Hazleton City Authority's filtration plant to the Village of Lattimer and 5,000 linear feet of 8 inch ductile iron transmission main. It is located in Hazleton City, Luzerne County.
Engineer: William J. Shumacher Engineers, Inc.
4097505. Public water supply. Pardeesville Water Assn., LeRoy Houser, President, R. R. 2, P4-4, Hazleton, PA 18201. This proposal involves reduction in work to rehabilitate the existing standpipe, construction of a new 180,000 gallon standpipe and utilization of a water softener for iron/manganese removal at Well No. 6. It is located in the Village of Pardeesville, Luzerne County.
Engineer: Michael Matechak, P. E., Reilly Associates.
1397501. Public water supply. Jim Thorpe Municipal Authority (West), Richard Steidle, Chairman, 101 E Tenth Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. This proposal involves the construction of a filter room, garage, chem feed/storage room laboratory and lavatory. The current filtration system will be replaced with two modular units, and site piping modification to accommodate the new water treatment system. The existing filtration plant will be abandoned when construction is complete. It is located in the Borough of Jim Thorpe, Carbon County.
Engineer: William Kee, P. E., Cowan Associates, Inc.
Regional Office: Northcentral Field Operations, Bureau of Water Supply, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
1497501. The Department issued a Construction Permit to Lemont Water Company (P. O. Box 26, Lemont, PA 16851, College Township, Centre County) for the construction of calcium sequestration facilities at the Puddingtown Pump Station.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Supply Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
A. 5697502. Cutshall's Mobile Home Court, R. D. 1, Box 1121, Three Springs, PA 17264. Existing 19 lot mobile home system serving Somerset Township, Somerset County.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6899.
A. 1097504. Public water supply. Borough of Mars, P. O. Box 395, Mars, PA 16046. This proposal involves the replacement of three existing well pumps, construct a backwash holding tank, clearwell, supernating facilities and filter feed pumps No. 1 and No. 2 at the Banks Water Treatment Plant in Adams Township, Butler County.
HAZARDOUS SITES CLEAN-UP Under the act of October 18, 1988 Gilbert Darnley/Petroleum Recovery Services Site, Greene Township, Beaver County
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1304), reopens the administrative record for the emergency response at the Gilbert Darnley/Petroleum Recovery Services Site. The Department opened the administrative record on July 17, 1996, under section 506(b) of HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.506(b)), to provide the public the opportunity to comment on the emergency response selected. The public comment period expired on October 15, 1996.
The Department now reopens the administrative record under section 506(g) and (h) of HSCA (35 P. S. §§ 6020(g) and 6020.506(h)). The Department is reopening the administrative record to document the details of the response and the response costs using information not available when the administrative record was initially opened.
The new information contained in the administrative record is available for public review and comment. The administrative record is located at the Department's regional offices at 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 and is available for review Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The new information contained in the administrative record will be open for review and comment from July 12, 1997, until September 12, 1997. Persons may submit written comments regarding the new information into the record during this time only, by sending them to Barbara Gunter at the Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by delivering them to this office in person.
If requested, the Department will conduct a public hearing where persons may present oral comments regarding the new information for inclusion in the administrative record. A request for a public hearing must be made in writing and must be postmarked no later than August 12, 1997. The request should be mailed to Betsy Mallison, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
A public hearing will not be held if the Department does not receive a written request by the date specified above.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Under Act 2, 1995 Preamble 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Section(s) 302 and 303 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) requires the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate identifies a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background or Statewide health standard to remediate a site must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of the cleanup standards identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department and shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, please contact the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Southwest Field Office: John J. Matviya, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-5217.
NF&M International, Borough of Monaca, Beaver County. Dennis Reese, NF&M International, 1729 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca, PA 15601 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate groundwater contaminated with aluminum, fluoride, manganese and vanadium. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Under Act 2, 1995 Preamble 2
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Sections 304 and 305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use a site-specific standard or who intend to remediate a site in a Special Industrial Area must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of the cleanup standards identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department and shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific cleanup standard, in whole or in part, and for sites determined to be located in Special Industrial Areas. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area by the person conducting remediation. For the sites identified below, a municipality may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified below. During this comment period a municipality may request that the person identified below, as the remediator of a site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of a site. For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, please contact the Department Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Southeast Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-5950.
Sovereign Oil Site, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. J. Anthony Sauder, P. E., Pennoni Associates, 3001 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with lead, petroleum hydrocarbons and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; and groundwater contaminated with lead, heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons. The site is located in a Special Industrial Area, the American Street Enterprise Zone in North Philadelphia. The applicant proposes to remediate the site by removal of petroleum contaminated surface soils and removal of free product floating on groundwater. A Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on June 9, 1997.
AIR POLLUTION OPERATING PERMITS Construct, modify or activate air contaminant sources
25 Pa. Code § 129.1
Applications received for Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015).
Regional Office: Southcentral Regional Office, Air Quality Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
07-302-031: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Appleton Papers, Inc. (100 Paper Mill Road, Roaring Spring, PA 16673) for Boiler No. 4 equipped with low NOx burners and flue gas recirculation at the Spring Mill in Roaring Spring Borough, Blair County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart Db, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
07-308-003C: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Fry Metals, Inc. (4100 Sixth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602) for a refining and dross treatment operation controlled by a post-combustion settling chamber in series with a MAC Environmental fabric filter in the City of Altoona, Blair County.
38-309-026E: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to North American Refractories Company (251 East Memorial Avenue, Womelsdorf, PA 19567) for a Barmac crusher, bucket elevators, conveyors and two Sweco screens located in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County.
21-2003A: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company (P. O. Box 99, Carlisle, PA 17013) for the No. 2 tire tread extrusion line in Carlisle, Cumberland County.
Regional Office: Northcentral Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
14-309-030E. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to BMI-France (P. O. Box 276, Snow Shoe, PA 16874-0276) for the operation of a bauxite and clay crusher, screen, conveyer and bucket elevator in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County. This equipment is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources when used to crush clay.
Regional Office: Southwest Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
PA-65-860A: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Fansteel Hydro Carbide (P. O. Box 363, Latrobe, PA 15650) for an Attritor Mill at its Latrobe Plant located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
04-000-446: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Beaver Valley Partners, Inc. (394 Frankfort Road, Monaca, PA 15061) for three cogeneration units at its Beaver Valley Cogeneration facility located in Potter Township, Beaver County.
PA-65-788A: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Sony Electronics, Inc. (1001 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666) for two wet scrubber systems for the Aperture Grille Manufacturing Line at its Pittsburgh Manufacturing Center located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
63-310-005: The Department intends to re-issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Southwest Aggregates Corporation (Route 980, Box 272, Robinson Highway, McDonald, PA 15057) for a railroad ballast processing operation in Smith Township, Washington County.
OP-11-00150: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664) for a cement concrete batching operation at its Ebensburg Batch Plant located in Ebensburg Borough, Cambria County.
OP-56-00026: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664) for a cement and asphalt batching operation at its Somerset Facility located in Somerset Township, Somerset County.
OP-56-00025: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664) for a crushed stone processing operation at its Bakersville Quarry located in Jefferson Township, Somerset County.
OP-65-00377: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from Ashland, Inc. (P. O. Box 391, Ashland, KY 41114) for a petroleum distribution operation at its Greensburg Terminal located in Greensburg, Westmoreland County.
OP-04-00032: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from LTV Steel Corporation (P. O. Box 490, Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa, PA 15001) for a plating of steel with tin operation at its Aliquippa Tin Mill located in Aliquippa Borough, Beaver County.
OP-56-00027: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from Mayfair Creamery (1019 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501) for a dairy products production operation at its Somerset Facility located in Somerset Borough, Somerset County.
OP-65-00644: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from Lenox Crystal, (Route 31 East, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666) for a pressed and blown glass manufacturing operation at its Mount Pleasant Facility located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
OP-63-00400: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from Hansen Engineering, (167 Laidley's Run Road, West Alexander, PA 15376) for a packaging and metal treatment operation at their facility in West Finley Township, Washington County.
OP-04-00435: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from Hickman, Williams & Company (P. O. Box 101, Monaca, PA 15061) for a screening of coke products operation at their Pittsburgh Processing Division facility in Potter Township, Beaver County.
OP-30-00116: The Department received an Air Quality Operating Permit application from Columbia Gas Transmission Company (1700 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25325) for a gas compressor station at the Waynesburg Compressor Station in Waynesburg Borough, Greene County.
Notice of Intent to Issue
Title V Operating Permit No. 12-00001 Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, notice is given that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to the Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation for the Emporium compressor station. The Emporium compressor station is located in Shippen Township, Cameron County. The Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation representative to contact regarding this application is P. M. Hoffman, Environmental Engineer, P. O. Box 1273, Charleston, WV 25325.
The Emporium compressor station is primarily used for the distribution of natural gas. As a result of the nitrogen oxides emitted, the Emporium station is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments. The facility is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the Department at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. 12-00001).
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Chief, Title V Facilities Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-0512.
Title V Operating Permit No. 49-00003 Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, notice is given that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to Consolidated Natural Gas Transmission Corporation's State Line Facility. The State Line Facility is located in Genesee Township, Potter County. The State Line representative to contact regarding this application is Sam S. Mathew, Engineer, CNG Transmission Corporation, 445 West Main Street, P. O. Box 2450, Clarksburg, WV 26402-2450.
The CNG State Line Facility stores and transmits natural gas. As a result of the oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compound air contaminants emitted from the station, the State Line Facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments. The facility is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the Department at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. 49-00003).
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Chief, Title V Facilities Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-0512.
Title V Operating Permit No. 60-00006 Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, notice is given that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to the Laurelton Center State Hospital. Laurelton Center is located in Hartley Township, Union County. The Laurelton Center representative to contact regarding this application is Glenn R. Miller, Facility Maintenance Manager, P. O. Box 300, Route 45, Laurelton, PA 17835.
Laurelton Center operates three anthracite coal-fired boilers to produce steam for heating the facility. As a result of the sulfur oxides emitted, Laurelton Center is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments. The facility is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the Department at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. 60-00006).
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Chief, Title V Facilities Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-0512.
Title V Operating Permit Permit No. TV-01-05003 The Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to issue a Title V Operating Permit to Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation for the Gettysburg Compressor Station located in Straban Township, Adams County. The Title V Operating Permit is required under 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapter G for major stationary sources.
The proposed Title V Operating Permit does not adopt any new regulations and does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. It incorporates all of the applicable air quality requirements for each source at the existing plant into a single permit as required under Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Upon final approval, the permit will be issued for a period of 5 years.
An appointment to review the application and other pertinent documents at the Southcentral Regional Office may be scheduled by contacting Mary DiSanto at (717) 541-5018 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Those wishing to comment on the proposed action may contact Kanubhai Patel, Chief, Title V Facilities Section, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Comments may be submitted during the 30-day period immediately following the publication of this notice. Each comment must include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments along with the reference number of the permit (TV-01-05003).
The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the comment period. The Department will give notice of any scheduled public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521.
Title V Operating Permit Permit No. TV-21-05004 The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to Appleton Papers, Inc. for a paper coating facility located in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. The Title V Operating Permit is required under 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapter G for major stationary sources.
An appointment to review the application and other pertinent documents at the Southcentral Regional Office may be scheduled by contacting Mary DiSanto at (717) 541-5018 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Those wishing to comment on the proposed action may contact Kanubhai L. Patel, Chief, Title V Facilities Section, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Comments may be submitted during the 30-day period immediately following the publication of this notice. Each comment must include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments along with the reference number of the permit (TV-21-05004).
The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the comment period. The Department will give notice of any scheduled public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521.
Title V Operating Permit Permit No. TV-36-05063 The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to G&T Industries of Pennsylvania, Inc. for a foam products manufacturing facility located in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. The Title V Operating Permit is required under 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapter G for major stationary sources.
An appointment to review the application and other pertinent documents at the Southcentral Regional Office may be scheduled by contacting Mary DiSanto at (717) 541-5018 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Those wishing to comment on the proposed action may contact Kanubhai L. Patel, Chief, Title V Facilities Section, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Comments may be submitted during the 30-day period immediately following the publication of this notice. Each comment must include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments along with the reference number of the permit (TV-36-05063).
The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the comment period. The Department will give notice of any scheduled public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521.
Title V Operating Permit Permit No. TV-67-05023 The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to Sullivan Graphics, Inc. located in West Manchester Township, York County. The Title V Operating Permit is required under 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapter G for major stationary sources.
An appointment to review the application and other pertinent documents at the Southcentral Regional Office may be scheduled by contacting Mary DiSanto at (717) 541-5018 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Those wishing to comment on the proposed action may contact Kanubhai Patel, Chief, Title V Facilities Section, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Comments may be submitted during the 30-day period immediately following the publication of this notice. Each comment must include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments along with the reference number of the permit (TV-67-05023).
The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the comment period. The Department will give notice of any scheduled public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521.
State Only Operating Permit No. OP-63-00646
Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424, notice is here provided that the Department intends to issue a facility-wide State Only Permit to Ritchey Metals Company, Inc. (34 Santa Fe Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102) for the Hendersonville Plant operating in Cecil Township, Washington County.
Permit conditions cover all equipment located at the facility. Maximum allowable annual emissions (after control) are established at less than 20 tons of NOx.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, and other documents used in evaluation of the application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Persons wishing to either object to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof or provide the Department with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the Department at the address shown above. A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following:
* Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
* Identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. OP-63-00646).
* Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Joseph Pezze, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, Field Operations, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000. For additional information contact Francis D. Condrick, Air Pollution Control Engineer II, Air Quality at the same address.
Title V Operating Permit No. 25-00916 Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to Ridg-U-Rak, Inc.'s Main Plant (Ridg-U-Rak). Ridg-U-Rak's Main Plant is located in North East Borough, Erie County. Ridg-U-Rak's representative to contact concerning these applications is Julie R. Monroe, Safety and Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Ridg-U-Rak, Inc., 120 South Lake Street, Northeast, PA 16428, (814) 725-8751.
Ridg-U-Rak's air emission sources include various surface coating lines, curing and drying ovens, and other miscellaneous natural gas fired units. The facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments due to the facility's potential to emit of Volatile Organic Compounds. The facility is therefore subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of these permits may submit the information to the Department at the address shown above. A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following information:
* Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
* Identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. TV 25-00916).
*Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Larry W. Wonders, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Eric A. Gustafson, Facilities Section Chief, Air Quality Program, at the same address or at (814) 332-6940.
Title V Operating Permit No. 37-00248 Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to the United States Can Company's New Castle Plant (US Can). US Can is located in Shenango Township, Lawrence County. US Can's representative to contact concerning these applications is Robert Oatridge, Manager of Engineering, US Can Company, 1902 Old Butler Road, New Castle, PA 16101, (412) 652-7777.
US Can's air emission sources include three surface coating line, natural gas fired space heaters and drying ovens, and a parts cleaning station. The facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments due to the facility's potential to emit of Volatile Organic Compounds. The facility is therefore subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of these permits may submit the information to the Department at the address shown above. A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following information:
* Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
* Identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. TV 37-00248).
*Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Larry W. Wonders, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Eric A. Gustafson, Facilities Section Chief, Air Quality Program, at the same address or at (814) 332-6940.
Title V Operating Permit No. 37-00264 Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to the Ellwood Quality Steels Company (Ellwood Quality). Ellwood Quality is located in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County. Ellwood Quality's representative to contact concerning this application is Richard Schochet, Plant Engineer, 700 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA 16101, (412) 658-6515.
Ellwood Quality's air emission sources include an electric arc furnace, ladle refining furnace, six annealing furnaces, scrap handling, miscellaneous natural gas usage and various smaller sources. The facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments due to the facility's potential to emit of carbon monoxide. The facility is therefore subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of these permits may submit the information to the Department at the address shown above. A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following information:
* Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
* Identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. TV 37-00264).
*Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Larry W. Wonders, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Eric A. Gustafson, Facilities Section Chief, Air Quality Program, at the same address or at (814) 332-6940.
Title V Operating Permit No. 62-00018 Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare--Warren State Hospital. Warren State Hospital is located in Conewago Township, Warren County. Warren State Hospital's representative to contact concerning these applications is Bill Bosin, Facility Maintenance Manager, Warren State Hospital, 33 Main Drive, Warren, PA 16365, (814) 726-4456.
Warren State Hospital's air emission sources include various wood, natural gas, and #2 fuel oil fired boilers, miscellaneous natural gas fired heating units, and stand-by diesel-fired generators. The facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments due to the facility's potential to emit of carbon monoxide. The facility is therefore subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of these permits may submit the information to the Department at the address shown above. A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following information:
* Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
* Identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. TV 62-00018).
*Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Larry W. Wonders, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Eric A. Gustafson, Facilities Section Chief, Air Quality Program, at the same address or at (814) 332-6940.
PLAN APPROVALS
Applications under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify or reactivate air contaminant sources or to install Air Cleaning Devices.
Regional Office: Southeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality Control, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
There is a 30 day comment period from this date of publication.
PA-09-0035A: On May 15, 1997, an application was received from Coltec Industrial Products, Inc. 23 Friends Lane, Newtown, PA 18940 for the construction of an Extrusion Line No. 3 to be located in Newtown Township, Bucks County.
15-312-073A: On May 19, 1997, an application was received from Sun Company, Inc. (R&M) 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 for the modification of a Truck Load Rack/VRU to be located in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County.
PA-46-0025A: On May 21, 1997, an application was received from Lonza, Inc., 900 River Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428 for the installation of four prescrubbers to be located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.
09-320-013C: On May 22, 1997, an application was received from H & N Packaging, Inc., 721 Dresher Road, Suite 1200, Horsham, PA 18914 for the construction of an 8-Color Flexographic Printing Press to be located in Chalfont Borough, Bucks County.
15-399-044A: On May 22, 1997, an application was received from Quebecor Printing Atglen, Inc., Lower Valley Road, P. O. Box 465, Atglen, PA 19310 for the modification of a Hard Chrome Electroplating Bath to be located in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County.
09-320-008B: On May 27, 1997, an application was received from Webcraft Technologies, Inc., 4371 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA 18914 for the modification of a Web Offset Press to be located in New Britain Township, Bucks County.
09-320-005B: On May 27, 1997, an application was received from Webcraft Technologies, Inc., 4371 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA 18914 for the modification of a Web Offset Press to be located in New Britain Township, Bucks County.
PA-09-0072: On May 29, 1997, an application was received from Frantz Lithographic Service, Inc., 1505 Ford Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 for the construction of a Lithographic Printing Press to be located in Bensalem Township, Bucks County.
09-330-011C: On May 30, 1997, an application was received to amend to previous application for R3 Technologies, Inc., 7 Steel Road East, P. O. Box 847, Morrisville, PA 19067 for a Jaw Crusher to be located in Falls Township, Bucks County.
PA-09-0044: On June 3, 1997, an application was received from Dunmore Corporation, 721 Dresher Road, Newtown, PA 18940 for the construction of a Gravure Surface Coater to be located in Bristol Township, Bucks County.
46-318-050: On June 6, 1997, an application was received from Neptune Chemical Pump Co., P. O. Box 247, Lansdale, PA 19446 for the construction of Spray Paint Booths to be located in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County.
46-318-051: On June 6, 1997, an application was received from Wesco Manufacturing Company, 1250 Welsh Road, Lansdale, PA 19446 for the construction of a Paint Spray Booth to be located in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County.
46-302-211A: On June 6, 1997, an application was received from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 for the modification of a two Package Duel-Fuel Boilers to be located in Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County.
23-202-134GP: On June 6, 1997, an application was received from PA Department of Corrections, P. O. Box 598, Camp Hill, PA 17001 for the construction of three boilers to be located in City of Chester, Delaware.
PA-46-0005B: On June 10, 1997, an application was received to amend to previous application for Merck & Co., Inc., P. O. Box 4, WP20-208, West Point, PA 19486 for a rotary kiln incinerator to be located in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County.
15-301-071A: On June 11, 1997, an application was received from Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Inc., P. O. Box 861, Paoli, PA 19301 for the modification of a waste incinerator to be located in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
PA-09-0065: On June 11, 1997, an application was received from RAMA Display Corporation (East), P. O. Box 219, Bensalem, PA 19020 for the installation of a dust collector to be located in Bensalem Township, Bucks County.
Regional Office: Southcentral Regional Office, Air Quality Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
01-320-004: Installation of a new web offset lithographic printing press by Quebecor Printing Fairfield, Inc. (P. O. Box 717, 100 North Street, Fairfield, PA 17320) located in Fairfield Borough, Adams County.
06-1007H: Construction of two batch reheat furnaces by Carpenter Technology Corp. (P. O. Box 14662, Reading, PA 19612-4662) controlled by low NOx burners in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.
06-302-141C: Modification of a boiler by Sunsweet Growers, Inc. (105 South Buttonwood Street, Fleetwood, PA 19522) in Fleetwood, Berks County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
06-303-009A: Construction of a batch asphalt plant by Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034) controlled by a fabric collector in Maxatawny Township, Berks County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart I, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
21-2013A: Installation of a non-heatset printing press in Building #2 by Fry Communications, Inc. (800 West Church Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055) in Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County.
21-3006: Construction of a pet food processing plant by Ralston Purina Company (6509 Brandy Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055) at their facility located in Hampden Township and Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County.
28-304-030: Modification of an existing shotblast operation and fabric collector by Casting Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 598, Waynesboro, PA 17268) in Waynesboro, Franklin County.
44-03005: Construction of a portable stone crushing plant by Complete Resource Company (P. O. Box 399, Reedsville, PA 17044) in Brown Township, Mifflin County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
36-304-046C: Installation of a fabric collector controlling the electric foundry by Grinnell Corporation (1411 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512) at their Columbia Plant in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County.
Regional Office: Southwest Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality Control, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
PA-65-078B: Hempfield Foundries Company (P. O. Box 69, Greensburg, PA 15601) for a ductile iron production process at its facility located in Southwest Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County.
PA-63-876A: Twilight Industries (212 State Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012) for a coal staging/processing facility at its Hawkins II Surface Mine facility located in Somerset Township, Washington County.
PA-63-882B: Reliance Electric Company (320 Reliance Drive, Washington, PA 15301) for a natural gas burnout oven at its facility located in Washington, Washington County.
PA-65-788D: Sony Electronics, Inc. (1001 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666) for a Salvage Fume Scrubber FS-2 at its Pittsburgh Manufacturing Center located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
Notice of Plan Approval Application Minor Source
The following stationary sources have filed a request for a plan approval with the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), Bureau of Air Quality. Persons wishing to file protests or comments on the proposed plan approval have 30 days to submit the protest or comments to the Regional Office at the address listed below. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the plan approval application by filing a request with the Regional Office stating the reason for the request.
The Department will evaluate and consider all protests and comments received. The Department will, where appropriate, modify the proposed plan approval based on the protests and comments received.
The final plan approval will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operated in compliance with the Department's regulations contained in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 through 143 and the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act. A notice of the Department's final decision on the proposed plan approval will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Air contaminants emitted from these sources are less than the amounts that would trigger major new source review requirements. For additional information on the following applications contact: Devendra Verma, Engineering Services Chief, (814) 332-6940.
Northwest Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality Control, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
PA-25-955A: The Department received a plan approval application for construction of a Polystyrene Fabrication process by Foam Fabricators, Inc. (6550 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16509) in Erie, Erie County.
The Department received plan approval applications for the modification of the following sources by United States Can Company (1902 Old Butler Rd., New Castle, PA 16101) in Shenango, Lawrence County: PA-37-248A --Sheet metal coating line (80 metal sheets per minute); PA-37-248B--Coating lines P4 and P2 (50 and 70 metals sheets per minute)
PA-43-034A: The Department received a plan approval application for the construction of a hot mix asphalt facility (260 TPH) by Dunbar Asphalt Products, Inc. (P. O. Box 477, Wheatland, PA 16161), in Wheatland, Mercer County. This facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I.
REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY (RACT)
Applications under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations for an Operating Permit to comply with 25 Pa. Code § 129.91 for Reasonable Available Control Technology (RACT).
Regional Office: Southeast Regional Office: Bureau of Air Quality Control, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
There is a 30-day comment period from this date of publication.
OP-09-0001A: On May 9, 1997, an application was received from Avery Dennison Corporation, 35 Penn-Am Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951 for the approval of Facility VOC/NOx RACT located in Richland Township, Bucks County.
OP-46-0119: On June 17, 1997, an application was received from Collegeville Flag & Mfg. Co., P. O. Box 98, Collegeville, PA 19426 for the approval of Facility NOx/VOC RACT located in Collegeville Borough, Montgomery County.
OP-46-0122: On May 19, 1997, an application was received from Unisys Corporation, P. O. Box 500, Blue Bell, PA 19424 for the approval of Facility VOC/NOx RACT located in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County.
MINING CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District mining office indicated above each application. Where a 401 water quality certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for such certification.
Written comments or objections, or requests for informal conferences on applications, may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.121--77.123 and § 86.31--86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
Where any of the mining activities listed below will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. Such NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52, and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity, and pH. In addition to the above, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code 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.
Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Coal Applications Received
03970104. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Application received for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mining operation located in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County, affecting 64.5 acres. Receiving streams: four unnamed tributaries to Cowanshannock Creek, to Cowanshannock Creek, to the Allegheny River. Application received June 10, 1997.
02950101. Gary Gioia Coal Company (319 Karen Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037). Revision received to add 23.4 acres (5.0 acres for coal removal and 18.4 acres for support activities) to an existing bituminous surface mine located in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, proposed to now affect 78.4 acres (existing permit is 55.0 acres). Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Youghiogheny River and Youghiogheny River. Revision application received June 13, 1997.
26950102. Bridgeview Coal Company (Rte. 40, Box 257, Farmington, PA 15437). Revision received to change existing land use of the tracts of the subject permit area from forested areas to pastureland or land occasionally cut for hay on an existing bituminous surface mine located in Wharton Township, Fayette County. Revision application received June 16, 1997.
26920105(T). Twilight Industries, Division of U. S. Natural Resources, Inc. (212 State Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012). Application received to transfer permit currently issued to Bart Bertocci Contractors, Inc., for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, affecting 148.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Washington Run to the Youghiogheny River and unnamed tributaries to Little Redstone Creek to the Monongahela River. Application received June 3, 1997.
65920109R. M. B. Energy, Inc. (250 Airport Road, P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319). Renewal application received for continued reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Sewickley Creek. Renewal application received June 20, 1997.
03930103(1). Rosebud Mining Company (R. D. 1, Box 379A, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application received to transfer permit currently issued to General Mining, Inc., for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mine located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, and Washington Township, Indiana County, affecting 73 acres. Receiving streams: Dutch Run and unnamed tributary to Dutch Run to Plum Creek to Crooked Creek to the Allegheny River. Application received June 10, 1997.
26970105. Purco Coal, Inc. (22 Van Voorhis Lane, Monongahela, PA 15063). Application received for commencement, operation, and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in North Union Township, Westmoreland County, proposed to affect 21.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed runs to Redstone Creek to the Monongahela River. Application received June 23, 1997.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
17970109. M. B. Energy, Inc. (P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Chest Township, Clearfield County affecting 283.4, receiving streams: unnamed tributaries of Chest Creek to Chest Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received June 17, 1997.
17803150. Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 180, Penfield, PA 15849), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger permit from Shawville Coal Co., Inc. This transfer includes major revisions which are: deletion of 373.5 acres from the surface mine permit, deletion of 27 discharge points, revision to the erosion and sedimentation control plan and add the utilization of biosolids to enhance vegetation, Penn Township, Clearfield County. Application received June 20, 1997.
17970110. Al Hamilton Contracting Company (R. D. 1, Box 87, Woodland, PA 16881), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Penn Township, Clearfield County affecting 256 acres, receiving streams: Bell Run and three unnamed tributaries to Bell Run. Application received June 17, 1997.
McMurray District Office, 3913 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317.
56971302. Future Coal Co., Inc., (Suite 310, Franklin St., Johnstown, PA 15901), to operate the Westview Mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, new mine, receiving stream unnamed trib. to Oven Run. Application received May 8, 1997.
32753702. Pennsylvania Electric Co., (2800 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605), to revise the permit for the Homer City Coal Refuse Disposal Area in Center Township, Indiana County, pipeline construction/haulroad erosion and sedimentation controls, no additional discharge. Application received May 16, 1997.
Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
54871301R2. J R & L Coal Company (58 East Main Street, Tremont, PA 17981), renewal of an existing anthracite deep mine operation in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received June 16, 1997.
Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Noncoal Applications Received
26800401(T). Carbon Fuel Resources, Inc. (Montour Plaza, 5500 Steubenville Pike, Suite 3A, McKees Rocks, PA 15136). Application received to transfer permit currently issued to Vico, Inc., for a large noncoal surface mining operation (limestone/sandstone quarry) located in Georges Township, Fayette County, affecting 91.1 acres. Receiving streams: Brownfield Hollow, to Mountain Creek, to Georges Creek, to the Monongahela River. Application received June 18, 1997.
Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
4672SM9. Tionesta Sand & Gravel, Inc., P. O. Box 307, Tionesta, PA 16353) Revision to an existing sand and gravel operation in Pittsfield Township, Warren County affecting 58.5 acres. Receiving streams: Hosmar Run. Application to include a post-mining landuse change from a lake to pastureland, land occasionally cut for hay on the lands of Charles H. Theuret. Application received June 19, 1997.
Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
7775SM4C4. Allentown Cement Company, Inc., (P. O. Box 619, Blandon, PA 19510-0619), correction to existing noncoal Quarry operation in Oley Township, Berks County, affecting 136.7 acres (change in acres), receiving stream--Mantawny Creek to Delaware River. Application received June 16, 1997.
40930301T. Lonzetta Trucking & Excavating Co., (P. O. Box 644, Hazleton, PA 18201), transfer of an existing quarry operation from JA & WA Hess, Inc. in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 113.5 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received June 17, 1997.
21950301T. Valley Quarries, Inc., (P. O. Box J, Chambersburg, PA 17201-0809), transfer of an existing quarry operation from NEP Sand and Gravel, Inc. in Southampton Township, Cumberland County affecting 106.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received June 17, 1997.
ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION Under Act 181 of 1984, the Department of Environmental Protection solicits letters of interest from the landowners and/or licensed mine operators for the reclamation of the following abandoned strip mine projects:
Project Municipality County Acre BF 50-102.1 Porter and Limestone Twps. Clarion 25 BF 422-101.1 Toby Twp. Clarion 26 Letters of interest must be received by Ernest F. Giovannitti, Director, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Department of Environmental Protection, P. O. Box 8476, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8476, no later than 4 p.m., August 15, 1997, to be considered.
Telephone inquiries shall be directed to B. P. Rao, Chief, Division of Acid Mine Drainage Abatement at (717) 783-1311.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT ENCROACHMENTS The following permit applications and requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for water quality certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection.
In addition to permit applications, the Bureau of Dams, Waterways and Wetlands (BDWW) and the Regional Office Soils and Waterways Sections have assumed primary responsibility for processing requests for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)), for projects requiring both a Dam Safety and Encroachments Permit, and a U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permit. Section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1301--1303, 1306, 1307, as well as relevant State requirements. Initial requests for 401 certification will be published concurrently with the BDWW permit application. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Safety or Encroachment Permit, or the approval of Environmental Assessments must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the Bureau or Field office indicated as the responsible office.
Application filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Southeast Regional Office, Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E09-754. Encroachment. Judd Builders Developers, 1750 Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422. To construct and maintain twin 3 foot by 7 foot box culverts in a tributary to the Tohickon Creek on Valley View Drive which will impact 0.78 acre of wetlands associated with approximately 360 linear feet of channel realignment, and to place and maintain fill in 0.31 and 0.25 acre of wetlands associated with the Tohickon Creek tributary. These activities will provide access to the Richlands Subdivision and Heather Valley Subdivision. The applicant also proposes to construct and maintain an 18-inch diameter and twin 30-inch O-Ring outfall pipe in wetlands located adjacent to the Heather Lane cul-de-sac and the nearby detention basin area respectively. The site is located southwest of the intersection of SR 212 and East Pumping Station Road (Quakertown, PA Quadrangle, N: 15-inches; W: 10.75-inches) in Richland Township, Bucks County.
E15-545. Encroachment. Barbara A. Eastburn, Franklin Township, P. O. Box 118, Kemblesville, PA 19347. To construct and maintain a handicapped access situated along the southern bank of the West Branch of White Clay Creek (CWF) in the northwest segment of the Elwood L. Crossan Memorial Park. The purpose of this project is to provide a wheelchair access to the proposed recreational facilities in the park. The access structure will consist of a 47-foot long by 13-foot wide bituminous landing constructed at the terminus of the proposed 6-foot wide recreational trail, and a 4-foot wide ramp, which will slope down to the creek. A 38 linear feet, 3-foot wide precast concrete retaining wall will be installed along the bank, adjacent to the proposed landing. The project also includes placement of fill material in 0.07 acre of wetlands. The site is located approximately 1 mile northeast of the intersection of S. R. 896 and Parsons Road (West Grove, PA Quadrangle N: 2.0 inches; W: 9.5 inches) in Franklin Township, Chester County.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-5485.
Permit No. E40-469. Encroachment. Donald P. Marx, Sr., P. O. Box 890, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703. To modify and maintain an existing cabana with attached boathouse and dock in Harveys Lake, with modifications consisting of constructing an addition to the dock, extending 16 feet lakeward and having a width of 12 feet. As modified, the structure will have overall dimensions of approximately 49 feet x 27 feet, and a total surface area of approximately 880 square feet. The project is located at Pole No. 178, Lakeside Drive (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 21.2 inches; W: 7.9 inches), in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County (Baltimore District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).
Permit No. E48-257. Encroachment. Lower Nazareth Township, 306 Butztown Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 14-foot x 3-foot concrete box culvert in a tributary to Monocacy Creek (HQ-CWF). The project is located along Township Road T437 (Hanoverville Road), approximately 0.5 mile west of its intersection with S. R. 0191 (Nazareth, PA Quadrangle N: 12.0 inches; W: 13.0 inches) in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County (Philadelphia District, Army Corps of Engineers).
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, One Ararat Boulevard, Room 126, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.
E06-495. Encroachment. Spring Township, 2800 Shillington Road, Sinking Springs, PA 19608. To remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain a 2.83-foot x 12-foot box culvert in the channel of a tributary to Cacoosing Creek at a point at Reedy Road (T-392) (Sinking Springs, PA Quadrangle N: 17.5 inches; W: 1.0 inch) in Spring Township, Berks County.
E36-635. Encroachment. Conestoga Country Club, Dick Hopkins, 1950 Stonemill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. To remove six existing structures, construct and maintain six bridges. Five heavy duty cart bridges having clear spans of 47.8 feet with average underclearances of 11 feet, and one pedestrian bridge having a 39-foot clear span with a 9-foot underclearance across the Little Conestoga Creek at the Conestoga Country Club (Lancaster, PA Quadrangle N: 5.5 inches; W: 15 inches) in Manor Township, Lancaster County.
E50-187. Encroachment. Albert Kuhn, P. O. Box 121, Carlisle, PA 17013. To maintain an existing 250-foot stream relocation, to remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain a twin 24-inch culvert and to construct and maintain an existing 48-inch culvert in the channel of a tributary to Shermans Creek at a point approximately 2,500 feet upstream of Route 17 (Blain, PA Quadrangle N: 20.8 inches; W: 0.3 inch) in Jackson Township, Perry County.
E67-600. Encroachment. Rosenberry Bros. Lumber Co., Inc., Dennis Rosenberry, Box 405, Fannettsburg, PA 17221. To construct and maintain two 36-inch pipe culverts in Stony Run and to fill 0.33 acre of wetlands for a haul road to harvest forest timber from 120 acres located on south side of Pinetown Road (Wellsville, PA Quadrangle N: 21 inches; W: 0.25 inch) in Warrington and Fairview Townships, York County.
Northcentral Region, Water Management, Soils and Waterways Section, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E17-309. Encroachment. PA Dept. of Transportation, 1924-30 Daisy St., Clearfield, PA 16930. To repair, operate and maintain a single span bridge that carries SR 2007-226, Seg. 0110, Offset 0357 across Beaver Run. The proposed work shall consist of removing the existing superstructure and constructing a composite prestressed concrete spread box beam superstructure that will maintain the existing span of 33.6 feet, minimum underclearance of 6.5 feet and skew of 60 degrees. The project is located along the western right-of-way of SR 0053 approx. 400 feet west of the intersection of SR 2007 and SR 053 (Houtzdale, PA Quadrangle N: 14.2 inches; W: 12.8 inches) in Woodward Township, Clearfield County. Estimated stream disturbance is 40.5 linear feet of stream with no wetland impact; stream classification is Cold Water Fishery.
E19-169. Encroachment. PA Dept. of Transportation, 715 Jordan Ave., Montoursville, PA 17754. To remove the existing arch bridge and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge with a normal span of 63.5 feet and minimum underclearance of 13.7 feet in Little Pine Creek located on SR 1026, Section 002 approx. 600 feet west of the SR 1026 intersection with SR 1033 (Stillwater, PA Quadrangle N: 4.9 inches; W: 8.3 inches) in Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County. Estimated stream disturbance is approx. 50 feet; stream classification is CWF.
Northwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
E42-248. Encroachment. Foster Township Supervisors, 1158 East Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701. To realign a portion of Foster Brook (CWF) by creating a new stream channel measuring 135 linear feet, by backfilling approximately 400 linear feet of existing stream channel (ox bow), placement of 60 linear feet of R-7 Rip Rap stream bank protection, and removal of two separate gravel bars measuring a total of approximately 100 linear feet. This project is necessary to prevent further erosional damage to an existing sanitary sewer line and sanitary sewer man hole. This project is located on the north side of S. R. 0346 approximately 4800 feet west of the intersection of S. R. 0346 and S. R. 0646 (Derrick City, PA Quadrangle N: 17.7 inches; W: 11.6 inches) located in Foster Township, McKean County.
E43-261. Encroachment. PA Dept. of Transportation, Engineering Dist. 1-0, 1140 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a single span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge with a clear span of 37 feet with a vertical clearance 8.26 feet on a 90 degree skew on S. R. 3018 across McCullough Run (WWF). This project will also include a deminimus wetland impact associated with placement of the new structure and approaches. The project is located on S. R. 3018 approximately 100 feet west of the intersection of S. R. 3018 and S. R. 0846 (Sharpsville, PA Quadrangle N: 4.1 inches; W: 16.2 inches) located in South Pymatuning Township, Mercer County.
ACTIONS
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT [National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)] DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER (Part I Permits) The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications and requests for plan approval and has issued the following significant orders.
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514), and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law) to the Environmental Hearing Board, 400 Market Street Floor 2, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audio tape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Permits Issued
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.
NPDES Permit No. PA-0063703. Sewerage. Thomas E. Little, R. R. 4, Box 89A, Dalton, PA 18414 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Benton Township, Lackawanna County to an Unnamed Tributary of the South Branch of Tunkhannock Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA-0053147. Sewerage. Upper Saucon Sewage Treatment Authority, 5500 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County to the North Branch of Saucon Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA-0011762. Industrial waste. American Nickeloid Company, 129 Cherry Street, Walnutport, PA 18088 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Walnutport Borough, Northampton County to the Lehigh River.
NPDES Permit No. PA-0062855. Sewerage. Mary-D Community Association, 34--36 Forest Lane, Mary-D, PA 17952 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County to the Swift Creek.
Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Grit Building, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. NPDES PA0115151. Sewerage. Borough of Montoursville, 12 North Washington Street, P. O. Box 266, Montoursville, PA 17754. Applicant was granted a renewal of their NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from their sewage treatment plan serving Wal-Mart and adjacent stores. Location in Montoursville Borough, Lycoming County.
Permit No. NPDES PA0115100. Sewerage. George and Betty Dear, Dear Run Mobile Home Park, R. R. 2, Box 174, Tioga, PA 16946. Applicant was granted renewal of their NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Mutton Lane Creek. Location is Lawrence Township, Tioga County.
Permit No. NPDES PA0114057. Sewerage. White Deer Reality Inc., 25 Kilmer Avenue, Kilmer Professional Park Building 3, Morganville, N. J. 07751. Applicant was granted renewal of their NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to discharge to White Deer Hole Creek. Location is Gregg Township, Uniion County.
Permit No. NPDES PA0043893. Sewerage. Western Clinton County Municipal Authority, 365 Huron Avenue, P. O. Box 363, Renovo, PA 17764-0363. Applicant was granted renewal of their NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the West Branch Susquehanna River. Location is Renovo Borough, Clinton County.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
Permit No. 6396403--Amendment No. 1. Sewerage, South Strabane Township Sanitary Authority, 550 Washington Road, Washington, PA 15301. Construction of a Force Main located in the Township of South Strabane, Washington County to serve a Manifold Pump Station.
NPDES Permit No. PA0000370. Industrial waste. Latrobe Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 88, Latrobe, PA 15650 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Kingston Filtration Plant, Derry Township, Westmoreland County to Loyalhanna Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0006769. Industrial waste, Sheesley Supply Company, Inc., 837 Horner Street, Johnstown, PA 15902 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Johnstown, Cambria County to Stony Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0042102. Industrial waste, Ranbar Electrical Materials, Inc., Route 993, Manor, PA 15665-0697 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Manor Borough, Westmoreland County to Bushy Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0095176. Industrial waste, Elliott Turbomachinery Company, Inc., North Fourth Street, Jeannette, PA 15644-0800 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Jeannette Facility, Jeannette, Westmoreland County to unnamed tributary of Brush Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0204528. Industrial waste, Vanport Township Municipal Authority, 285 River Avenue, Vanport, PA 15009 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Vanport Water Treatment Plant, Vanport Township, Beaver County to Ohio River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0205044. Industrial waste, Browning-Ferris Industries of Pennsylvania, Inc., Route 980 and Boggs Road, P. O. Box 47, Imperial, PA 15126 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Imperial Landfill, Findlay Township, Allegheny River to unnamed tributary to North Fork and unnamed tributary to South Fork of Montour Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0038172. Sewage, The Hempfield Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 6, Box 501, Greensburg, PA 15601 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Rolling Hills STP, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County to Andrews Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0046426. Sewage, Franklin Township Sewer Authority, 570 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Franklin Township Wastewater Treatment Plant, Franklin Township, Greene County to South Fork Tenmile Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0096342. Sewage, Fairchance-Georges Joint Municipal Sewage Authority, 125 West Church Street, Fairchance, PA 15436 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Fairchance-Georges STP, Georges Township, Fayette County to Georges Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0097195. Sewage, Kiski Area School District, Administration Office, 200 Poplar Street, Vandergrift, PA 15690 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Bell Elementary School STP, Bell Township, Westmoreland County to Wolford Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0217620. Sewage, Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, 1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Crabapple Portal Sewage Treatment Plant, Richhill Township, Greene County to Crabapple Creek.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
WQM Permit No. 4397405. Sewerage, Sal Lough, SRSTP, 108 Hickory Rd., Greenville, PA 16125. Construction of Sal Lough SRSTP located in West Salem Township, Mercer County.
WQM Permit No. 2597409. Sewerage, Jeffrey M. Durfee, SRSTP, 3435 West 40th Street, Erie, PA 16506. Construction of Jeffrey M. Durfee located in Waterford Township, Erie County.
WQM Permit No. 6297403. Sewerage, James and Charlotte Maze, SRSTP, 205 High St., Youngsville, PA 16371. Construction of Jeffrey M. Durfee located in Sugar Grove Township, Warren County.
WQM Permit No. 1097405. Sewerage, Edward and Elizabeth Zezinka, SRSTP, 3748 Kelsey Court, Lewis Center, OH 43035. Construction of Edward and Elizabeth Zezinka located in Adams Township, Butler County.
INDIVIDUAL PERMITS (PAS)
The following NPDES Individual Permits for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities have been issued.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.
Applicant Name County and NPDES Permit No. and Address Municipality Receiving Stream PAS10S050 Steve Parisi
136 Rocky Mountain Drive--South
Effort, PA 18330Monroe Co.
Tunkhannock Twp.Mud Run PAS10S052 Tobyhanna Townshp
P. O. Box 880
Pocono Pines, PA 18350Monroe
Tobbyhanna Twp.Red Run and tributaries to Red Run, Two Mile Run and Tobyhanna Creek Northwest Regional Office: Regional Waste Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
Applicant Name County and NPDES Permit No. and Address Municipality Receiving Stream PAS10E062 Donna J. and Edith I. Bergbigler
302 Cornetti Road
Fenelton, PA 16034Butler County
Clearfield TownshipNorthwest Branch
Buffalo CreekPAS10E063 Community Development Corporation
of Butler County
601 Hansen Avenue, Box 10
Butler, PA 16001Butler County
Connoquenessing
Townshipunnamed tributary to Connoquenessing Creek INDIVIDUAL PERMITS (PAR)
APPROVALS TO USE NPDES GENERAL PERMITS
The following parties have submitted Notices of Intent (NOI) for Coverage under General NPDES Permits to discharge wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Department of Environmental Protection approves the following coverages under the specified General Permit. This approval is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring and reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in the respective General Permit.
The EPA Region III Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision: 40 CFR 123.24.
The application and related documents, effluent limitations and special conditions, and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted.
List of NPDES General Permits issued by Department of Environmental Protection.
NPDES General Permit Type PAG-1 General Permit For Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit For Discharges of Stormwater From Construction Activities PAG-3 General Permit For Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities. PAG-4 General Permit For Discharges From Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant PAG-5 General Permit For Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems PAG-6 General Permit For Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems Facility Location Applicant Name Receiving Stream or Contact Office and County and Municipality Permit No. and Address Body of Water Telephone No. Adams County
Mt. Pleasant Twp.PAR100050 Markel Martin
4345 Hanover Rd.
Hanover, PA 17331UNT to Conewago Creek Adams C. D.
717-334-0636Allegheny County
City of PittsburghPAR10A209 Urban Redevelopment
Authority
200 Ross Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219Monongahela Rvr. Allegheny C. D.
412-921-1999Allegheny County
City of PittsburghPAR10A216 Allegheny County Sanitary
Auth.
3300 Preble Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233Ohio River Allegheny C. D.
412-921-1999Armstrong County
E. Franklin and N. Buffalo Twps.PAR10B016 DEP--Bureau of Abandoned
Mine Reclamation
P. O. Box 8476
Harrisburg, PA 17105UNT to Glade Rn. Armstrong C. D.
412-548-3425Bedford County
Juniata Twp.PAR100425 Patrick McDonnell
436 Walnut Run Road
Strasburg, PAKegg Run Bedford C. D.
814-623-6706Berks County
Birdsboro BoroughPAR10C170 Beacon Container
Corporation
700 W. 1st Street
Birdsboro, PAUNT to Schuylkill River Berks C. D.
610-372-4657Berks County
Wernersville BoroughPAR10C172 Tish Moyer/Homes for
America
P. O. Box 172
Chester Springs, PA 19425Hospital Creek Berks C. D.
610-372-4657Berks County
Upper Bern Twp.PAR10C185 John Hix
R. R. 1, Box 215
Birnville, PA 19506Irish Creek Berks C. D.
610-372-4657Berks County
Greenwich Twp.PAR10C174 John Burkholder
395 Bowers Rd.
Kutztown, PA 19530Mill Creek Berks C. D.
610-372-4657Berks County
Maxatawny Twp.PAR10C175 Robert Hauser
P. O. Box 685
Owings Mills, MD 21117Sacony Creek Berks C. D.
610-372-4657Berks County
L. Heidelberg Twp.PAR10C178 Mark Powell
6 St. Andrews Ct.
Reading, PA 19606Spring Creek Berks C. D.
610-372-4657Berks County
Bern, District, and Washington Twps.PAR10C184 Texas Eastern Transmission
Corporation
5400 Westheimer Ct.
Houston, TX 77056UNT to Schuylk. River and UNT to W Br. of the Perkiomen Crk. Berks C. D.
610-372-4657Blair County
Logan Twp.PAR100655 David Barger
2700 Wehnwood Rd.
Altoona, PA 16601Spring Run Blair C. D.
814-696-0877Blair County
Antis Twp.PAR100657 Barbara and James Boone
2309 Union Avenue
Altoona, PALtl. Juniata Rvr. Blair C. D.
814-696-0877Clinton County
Wayne Twp.PAR101914 First Quality Hygenics
P. O. Box 270
McElhattan, PA 17748W Br. of the Susquehanna Rvr. Clinton C. D.
717-726-3798Clinton County
Wayne Twp.PAR101915 Big Woods Land Company
P. O. Box 400
McElhattan, PA 17748W Br. of the Susquehanna Rvr. Clinton C. D.
717-726-3798Cumberland County
U. Allen Twp.PAR10H129 Kinsley Equities II LP
R. D. 1
Seven Valleys, PA 17360Cedar Run Cumberland C. D.
717-240-7812Dauphin County
Susquehanna Twp.PAR10I119 909 Partners
3701 Perkiomen Avenue
Reading, PA 19606Paxton Creek Dauphin C. D.
717-921-8100Dauphin County
Derry Twp.PAR10I121 Hershey Entertainment &
Resort Company
P. O. Box 446, Hershey, PA 17033Swatara Creek Dauphin C. D.
717-921-1999Dauphin County
Derry Twp.PAR10I030 Jacob's Creek Inc.
1106 Cocoa Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033Spring Creek E. Dauphin C. D.
717-921-8100Erie County
Harborcreek Twp.PAR10K055-1 Penn State University
Physical Plant Bldg.
Univ. Park, PAFour Mile Creek Erie C. D.
814-796-4203Erie County
City of CorryPAR10K081 Tops Markets Inc.
6363 Main Street
Williamsville, NYDrainage Swale Erie C. D.
814-796-4203Erie County
Waterford Twp.PAR10K083 Louis J. Tracy III
10234 Sharp Road
Waterford, PAUNT to LeBoeuf Crk. Erie C. D.
814-796-4203Franklin County
Shippensburg BoroughPAR10M138 Shippensburg Area Middle
and High Schools
317 N. Morris St.
Shippensburg, PA 17257Rowe Run Franklin C. D.
717-264-8074Fulton County
Todd Twp.PAR102807 C. Joyce Engel
914 Begonia Ct.
Carlsbad, CA 92009UNT to Big Cove Creek Fulton C. D.
717-485-3547Lackawanna County
Archbald BoroughPAR10N044 John Niebauer Jr.
P. O. Box 187
Kylertown, PA 16847Lackawanna Rvr. Lackawanna C. D.
717-587-2607Lancaster County
W. Donegal Twp.PAR10-0-208 Timber Villa Inc.
1898 N. Market St.
Elizabethtown, PASnitz Creek Lancaster C. D.
717-299-5361Lancaster County
W. Hempfield Twp.PAR10-0-248 St. Anne's Home
3952 Columbia Avenue
Columbia, PA 17512UNT to Strickler Run Lancaster C. D.
717-299-5361Lancaster County
E. Donegal Twp.PAR10-0-250 Irvin Peifer
204 Stonemill Dr.
Elizabethtown, PA 17022UNT to the Susquehanna Rvr. Lancaster C. D.
717-299-5361Lancaster County
Clay Twp.PAR10-0-239 D A M Management
Corporation
215 W. Church Rd.
King of Prussia, PA 19406UNT to Middle Creek Lancaster C. D.
717-299-5361Lancaster County
E. Donegal Twp.PAR10-0-251 Desmond Construction Inc.
1085 Manheim Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601N/A Lancaster C. D.
717-299-5361Lawrence County
Neshannock Twp.PAR103724 Leo Golba
233 West Park Side
New Castle, PA 16105UNT to Shenango River Lawrence C. D.
412-652-4512Lawrence County
Shenango Twp.PAR103725 Shenango Township
1000 Willowbrook Road
New Castle, PAUNT to Shenango River Lawrence C. D.
412-652-4512Lebanon County
Bethel and N. Lebanon Twps.PAR10P055 Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation
5400 Westheimer Ct.
Houston, TX 77056UNT to Swatara Creek Lebanon C. D.
717-272-3377Lebanon County
Bethel Twp.PAR10P057 Valley Run Subdivision
Intersection of Maple DriveBeach Run Lebanon C. D.
717-272-3377Lehigh County
Hanover Twp.PAR10Q088 B Braun Medical, Inc.
824 12th Avenue
Bethlehem, PALehigh River Lehigh C. D.
610-391-9583Montour County
Limestone Twp.PAR104713 Edward Baker
R. D. 3, Box 390A
Watsontown, PA 17777Beaver Run Sink Hole Montour C. D.
717-271-1140Perry County
Rye Twp.PAR105113 Douglas Smith
9 Neptune Street
Newburyport, MA 01950Fishing Creek Perry C. D.
717-582-8988Venango County
Sugarcreek BoroughPAR107009 The Conair Group
Route 8 N.
Franklin, PA 16323UNT to Allegheny River Venango C. D.
814-676-2832Washington County
Peters Twp.PAR10W087 George Rauch
227 Sienna Trail
Venetia, PA 15367UNT to Peters Creek Washington C. D.
412-228-6774Wyoming County
Tunkhannock Borough and Twp.PAR107606 Tunkhannock Area School Dist.
200 Franklin Avenue
Tunkhannock, PA 18657Susquehanna Rvr. Basin Swale Brook Wyoming C. D.
717-836-2589York County
Dover Twp.PAR10Y239 Eugene Knaub
6381 Carlisle Rd.
Dover, PA 17315Big Conewago Crk. York C. D.
717-840-7430York County
Dover Twp.PAR10Y263 Betty Shoemaker
248 W. Canal Rd.
Dover, PA 17315UNT to Fox Run York C. D.
717-840-7430Lehigh County
Upper Macungie TownshipPAR232202 Carpenter Company
P. O. Box 129
Fogelsville, PA 18051Iron Run
Little Lehigh CreekNortheast Regional Office, Water Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790 717-826-2554 Union County
Kelly Twp.PAR604802 Milton Auto Parts Inc.
901 Ziegler Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837West Br. Susquehanna Northcentral
717-327-3664Tioga County
Westfield Twp.PAR134803 Westfield Tanning Company
360 Church Street
Westfield, PA 16950Mill Creek Northcentral
717-327-3664Union County
White Deer Twp.PAR804827 Consolidated Freightways MLP
P. O. Box 159
White Deer, PA 17882West Br. Susquehanna Northcentral
717-327-3664Clearfield Co.
Clearfield Boro.PAR114809 Berg Electronics Inc.
511 Spruce St.
Clearfield, PA 16830West Br. Susquehanna Northcentral
717-327-3664Clearfield Co.
Girard Twp.PAR224820 Kovalick Lumber Company
R. D. #1 Box 258
Frenchville, PA 16838UNT to Susquehanna Northcentral
717-327-3664Northumberland
NorthumberlandPAR 704801 Koch Material Company
P. O. Box 191
Northumberland, PA 17857-0191West Br. Susquehanna Northcentral
717-327-3664Greenwood Twp.
Crawford CountyPAR238321 J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc.
9 Peachtree Hill Rd.
Livingston, NJ 07039Private Storm Sewers then to Unnamed Tributary to Conneaut Creek DEP Northwest Region Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814-332-6942Harborcreek Twp.
Erie CountyPAG048433 James L. Hedlund
5410 Frederick Dr.
Erie, PA 16510Unnamed Tributary of Six Mile Creek DEP Northwest Region Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814-332-6942Summit Twp.
Erie CountyPAG048434 Kelly A. and Charles D. Caldwell
9451 Donation Rd.
Waterford, PA 16441Unnamed Tributary of Walnut Creek DEP Northwest Region Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814-332-6942W. Salem Twp.
MercerPAG048432 Sal Lough
108 Hickory Rd.
Greenville, PA 16125Unnamed Tributary of Big Run DEP Northwest Region Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814-332-6942Waterford Twp.
Erie CountyPAG048439 Jeffrey M. Durfee
3435 W. 40th St.
Erie, PA 16506Unnamed Tributary to Lake Pleasant DEP Northwest Region Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814-332-6942Sugar Grove Twp.
Warren CountyPAG048438 James and Charlotte Maze
205 High St.
Youngsville, PA 16371Unnamed Tributary to Patchen Run DEP Northwest Region Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814-332-6942Adams Twp.
Butler CountyPAG048447 Edward and Elizabeth Zezinka
3748 Kelsey Court
Lewis Center, OH 43035Tributary to Breakneck Creek DEP Northwest Region Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814-332-6942Elk Creek Twp.
Erie CountyPAG048445 Kenneth D. Baker
9320 Miller Rd.
Cranesville, PA 16410Unnamed Tributary to Conneaut Creek DEP Northwest Region Water Management
230 Chestnut St.
Meadville, PA 16335
814-332-6942
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.
Permit No. 4697505. Public water supply. PA-American Water Company, Steven J. Seidl, 800 West Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. A permit has been issued to PA-American Water Company for the construction of a booster pump station at its Norristown distribution system. The Blue Bell Booster Station contains two 7.5 HP pumps and one 40 HP pump in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County.
Type of Facility: Public Water Supply
Consulting Engineer: PA-American Water Company, 196 West Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401.
Permit to Construct Issued: June 17, 1997
Southcentral Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4692.
Permit No. 2896502. Public water supply. Whitetail Resorts, L. P., Montgomery Township, Franklin County (Steve Rice--President, Whitetail Resorts, L. P., 13805 Blairs Valley Road, Mercersburg, PA 17325), modification of an existing public water supply to include two new wells and changes to existing treatment including addition of a third manganese greensand filter. Upon completion, the water system is to be reclassified as a community system serving 250 residences.
SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATIONS
Beneficial Use Approved Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.103) and regulations for municipal and residual waste.
Regional Office: Regional Environmental Program Manager, 555 North Lane, Suite 6010, Lee Park, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Beneficial Use No. BUI-0030. Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Authority, 180 Maple Avenue, P. O. Box 31, Sellersville, PA 18960. On May 27, 1997 the Southeast Regional Office approved a Beneficial Use request for the Agricultural Utilization of Alkaline Stabilized Biosolids Products from the Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Authority.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Permits issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (52 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Regional Office: Northeast Regional Office, Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2516.
Permit I. D. No. 101247. Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc., P. O. Box 249, Dunmore, PA 18512. A permit authorizing the utilization of processed construction and demolition waste and foundry sand to be used as an alternative daily cover material at this municipal waste landfill, located in Dunmore and Throop Boroughs, Lackawanna County. The permit was issued in the Regional Office on June 9, 1997.
Permit I. D. No. 101247. Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc., P. O. Box 249, Dunmore, PA 18512. A permit authorizing the construction and operation of approximately 186 additional acres for the Phase II Expansion of this municipal waste landfill, located in Dunmore and Throop Boroughs, Lackawanna County. A comment response document was developed from Public Hearing comments received on September 26, 1996. The document is available upon request by contacting the Waste Management Program at the above-listed telephone number. The permit was issued in the Regional Office on June 10, 1997.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4588.
Permit No. 30053. (Modification). Steelton Plant Residual Waste Landfill, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Front and Swatara Streets, Steelton, PA 17113. Application for repermitting of a residual waste landfill located in Swatara and Lower Swatara Townships, Dauphin County. Permit issued in the Regional Office June 23, 1997.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
Permit ID No. 301294. Petromax, Ltd., 301 Prestley Street, Carnegie, PA 15106. Operation of a residual waste oil processing facility in Collier Township, Allegheny County. Permit issued in the Regional Office on May 19, 1997.
AIR POLLUTION OPERATING PERMITS Construct, modify or activate air contaminant sources 25 Pa. Code § 129.1
Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Northwest Regional Office, Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
10-312-014: The Department has issued an air quality operating permit to Penreco Division, Pennzoil Co. (138 Petrolia St., Karns City, PA 16014) for the operation of a hydrotreater and flare in Fairview Township, Butler County.
20-399-026: The Department has issued an air quality operating permit to LORD Corporation (124 Grant St., Cambridge Springs, PA 16403) for the operation of an adhesive spray line in Cambridge Springs, Crawford County.
33-329-001: The Department has issued an air quality operating permit to CNG Transmission Corporation (445 W. Main St., Clarksburg, WV 26302) for the operation of two gas fired reciprocating engines in Perry Township, Jefferson County.
Title V Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Regional Office: Northeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
The Department has issued the following Title V Operating Permits for the operation of the air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices described below for the specified companies.
Permit: 39-000-009T
Source: 4 Combustion Turbines
Company: Penna Power & Light Company
Location: City of Allentown
County: LehighPermit: 40-000-022T
Source: Utility Electric Service
Company: Penna Power & Light Company
Location: Hazle Township
County: LuzernePermit: 54-000-011T
Source: Two Turbines
Company: Penna Power & Light Company
Location: Norwegian Township
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[Continued from previous Web Page] PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify or reactivate air contamination sources or air cleaning devices.
Southcentral Regional Office, Air Quality Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
06-319-020B: On June 19, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to the General Battery Corporation (P. O. Box 14294, Reading, PA 19612-4294) for the installation of their secondary lead smelter fabric collector in Laureldale/Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.
29-318-003B: On June 20, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to JLG Industries, Inc. (JLG Drive, McConnelsburg, PA 17233) for the modification of the McConnellsburg manlift production facility in Ayr Township, Fulton County.
36-308-055H: On June 20, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to U. S. Aluminum Corporation (P. O. Box 8, Marietta, PA 17547) for the modification of two aluminum reverberatory furnaces and a chlorine system controlled by a spark arrestor and fabric collector at their location at Hazel and Biddle Streets in Marietta Borough, Lancaster County.
36-399-037: On June 20, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to A. H. Hoffman, Inc. (77 Cooper Avenue, Landisville, PA 17538) for the installation of a vermiculite expansion process at their Greenfield Road Plant in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County.
67-309-001E: On June 13, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to The J. E. Baker Company (P. O. Box 1189, York, PA 17405) for the modification of the #36 bin system located in West Manchester Township, York County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
67-317-033A: On June 13, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Starbucks Coffee Company (P. O. Box 34067, Seattle, WA 98124) for the installation of a coffee roaster controlled by a cyclone and catalytic afterburner located in East Manchester Township, York County.
06-302-050A: On June 26, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Bally Ribbon Mills (23 North 7th Street, Bally, PA 19503) for the construction of a boiler with a low NOx burner at their Bally Plant in Bally Borough, Berks County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
06-313-004D: On June 19, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to IFS Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 1053, Reading, PA 19603) for the modification of a foundry supply manufacturing facility with two fabric collectors at their Reading Plant in Reading, Berks County.
31-310-025D: On June 27, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to U. S. Silica Company (P. O. Box 187, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411) for the modification of a silica sandstone dry screening operation controlled by a fabric collector at their Keystone Plant in Brady Township, Huntingdon County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
36-304-059A: On June 26, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Donsco, Inc. (South Jacob Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552) for the installation of induction furnaces at their Mount Joy Plant in Mount Joy Borough, Lancaster County.
67-304-042: On June 27, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Donsco, Inc. (P. O. Box 2001, Wrightsville, PA 17368-0400) for the construction of two electric furnaces at their Wrightsville facility in Wrightsville Borough, York County.
67-310-004F: On June 27, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Medusa Minerals Company (P. O. Box 220, Thomasville, PA 17364) for the modification of a secondary crusher and screening circuit in Jackson Township, York County. The sources are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
67-310-052: On June 27, 1997, the Department issued a Plan Approval to County Line Quarry, Inc. (P. O. Box 99, Wrightsville, PA 17368) for the construction of a limestone wash plant controlled by wet suppression at their plant located on Route 624 in Wrightsville Borough, York County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance of New Stationary Sources.
Southwest Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
PA-65-792A: On June 5, 1997 a Plan Approval was issued to Advanced Metallurgy, Inc. (1003 Corporate Drive, Corporate Park, Export, PA 15632) for a baghouse on the belt and brush sanders at its Plant #5 facility located in Murrysville, Westmoreland County.
PA-65-891A: On June 18, 1997 a Plan Approval was issued to Firestone Building Products Company (Buncher Commerce, Park Building, Avenue A, Youngwood, PA 15697) for a foam insulation manufacturing process at its Youngwood Plant located in Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County.
PA-63-649B: On May 28, 1997 a Plan Approval was issued to Polycom Huntsman, Inc. (55 Galiffa Drive, Donora, PA 15033) for a Thermoplastic Compounding process at its Donora Plant #1 facility located in Donegal Township, Washington County.
65-399-027: On June 4, 1997 a Plan Approval was issued to Sony Corporation of America (1001 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666) for an exhaust oven at its Pittsburgh Manufacturing Center facility located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
65-399-026: On June 4, 1997 a Plan Approval was issued to Sony Corporation of America (1001 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666) for a Frit Seal Oven at its Pittsburgh Manufacturing Center facility located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
PA-26-119A: On June 4, 1997 a Plan Approval was issued to Achor Glass Acquisition Corporation (P. O. Box 30182, Tampa, FL 33182) for a baghouse on the metal grinding process at its Plant #5 facility located in South Connellsville Borough, Fayette County.
PA-65-078A: On June 5, 1997, a Plan Approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1997 for Hempfield Foundries Company, (P. O. Box 69, Greensburg, PA 15601) for dust collectors on the Sand Reclamation & Shotblast process at its facility located in Southwest Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County.
PA04-684A: On June 17, 1997, a Plan Approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1997 for Beaver Valley Aggregates, Inc. (1150 Brodhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061) for a slag processing plant at its Aliquippa Site located in Hopewell Township, Beaver County.
PA-56-263A: On June 17, 1997, a Plan Approval expiration date was extended to November 1, 1997 for Penn Coal, Inc. (214 College Park Plaza, Johnstown, PA 15904) for a coal screening process at its Sarah Mine facility located in Jenner Township, Somerset County.
63-307-076: On June 17, 1997, a Plan Approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1997 for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation (100 River Road, Brackenridge, PA 15014) for the #91 Anneal & Pickle Line at its Vandergrift Plant located in Vandergrift Borough, Westmoreland County.
04-000-446: On June 17, 1997, a Plan Approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1997 for Beaver Valley Partners, Inc. (394 Frankfort Road, Monaca, PA 15061) for three cogeneration units at its Beaver Valley Cogeneration facility located in Potter Township, Beaver County.
26-305-032: On June 17, 1997, a Plan Approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1997 for Mon River Energy Corporation (P. O. Box 466, Brier Hill, PA 15415) for a coal refuse reprocessing plant at its Brier Hill Site located in Redstone Township, Fayette County.
PA-04-570A: On June 17, 1997, a Plan Approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1997 for Midland Slag Processors (303A Smith Ferry Road, Midland, PA 15059) for a slag processing operation at their facility located in Ohioville Borough, Beaver County.
04-000-033: On June 4, 1997, a Plan Approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1997 for Nova Chemicals, Inc. (400 Framnkfort Road, Monaca, PA 15061) for a Thermoplastic Resin manufacturing process at its Beaver Valley Plant facility located in Potter Township, Beaver County.
32-000-129: On June 4, 1997, a Plan Approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1997 for CNG Transmission Corporation (445 West Main Street, P. O. Box 2450, Clarksburg, WV 26302) for four Ingersol Rand SVG-8AS Engines at their Rochester Mills Station in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County.
ER-32-008: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Emission Reduction Credit Approval to Mace Security International, Inc. (160 Benmont Avenue, Bennington, VT 05201) for 22 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) resulting from the shutdown of the Federal Laboratories facility located in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County.
ER-26-288: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Emission Reduction Credit Approval to Commercial Stone Company, Inc. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425) for 1 ton of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) at its resulting from the shutdown of the model SR-4 Caterpiller diesel generator at the Springfield Pike Quarry located in Connellsville Township, Fayette County.
ER-04-108: The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Emission Reduction Credit Approval to Armstrong World Industries (1018 Eleventh Street, P. O. Box 441, Beaver Falls, PA 15010) for 6 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) resulting from the process change and equipment modification at their Beaver Falls Facility located in Beaver Falls Borough, Beaver County.
Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
10-310-011: On May 30, 1997, a Plan Approval was issued to North Washington Limestone (P. O. Box 305, West Sunbury, PA 16061) for the construction of a limestone crushing/processing facility at Washington Township, Butler County.
10-399-018: On June 11, 1997, a Plan Approval was issued to Resolite, A United Dominion Company (P. O. Box 338, Zelienople, PA 16063) for the installation of a fiberglass pultrusion process at Jackson Township, Butler County.
PA-10-021A: On May 15, 1997, a Plan Approval was issued in INDSPEC Chemical Corporation (P. O. Box 307, Petrolia, PA 16050) for the replacement of a formaldehyde storage tank at Petrolia, Butler County.
PA-10-298B: On May 31, 1997, a Plan Approval was issued to ESM II, Inc. (1161 Pittsburgh Rd., Valencia, PA 16059) for the construction of a pulverizer at Saxonburg, Butler County.
PA-24-012A: On May 30, 1997, a Plan Approval was issued to Carbide/Graphite Group, Inc. (800 Theresia St., St. Marys, PA 15857) for the installation of pollution control equipment at St. Marys, Elk County.
PA-25-095A: On June 10, 1997, a Plan Approval was issued to LORD Corporation (P. O. Box 10039, Erie, PA 16514) for the installation of two dry filter spray booths at Erie, Erie County.
On June 6, 1997, Plan Approvals were issued to Caparo Steel Co. (15 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, PA 16121) for the reactivation of the following sources at Farrell, Mercer County. 43-302-018A--Utility Boilers. 43-313-001B--Acid Regeneration Plant. 43-307-048A--Annealing Furnaces.
PA-43-301A: On May 29, 1997, a Plan Approval was issued to Atlas Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 611, Moon Township, PA 15108) for the construction of an engine and dehydrator at Jackson Center Township, Mercer County.
10-313-046: On May 27, 1997, a Plan Approval extension was issued to Mine Safety Appliances Company (R. D. 2, Evans City, PA 16033) for installation of an abatement system at Callery Chemical Co., Forward Township, Butler County.
37-399-010: On July 5, 1997, a Plan Approval extension was issued to LaFarge Corporation (5160 Main St., Whitehall, PA 18052) for operation of a slag processing plant at Pulaski Township, Lawrence County.
42-302-025: On May 31, 1997, a Plan Approval extension was issued to Allegheny MDF, Ltd. Part. (R. D. 1, Box 226, Kane, PA 16735) for construction of a thermal fluid heat plant at Sargeant Township, McKean County.
42-399-025: On May 31, 1997, a Plan Approval extension was issued to Allegheny MDF, Ltd. Part. (R. D. 1, Box 226, Kane, PA 16735) for construction of a MDF pressline, unloader and board cooler at Sargeant Township, McKean County.
42-399-026A: On June 30, 1997, a Plan Approval extension was issued to Allegheny MDF, Ltd. Part. (R. D. 1, Box 226, Kane, PA 16735) for construction of material reject air system at Sargeant Township, McKean County.
42-399-207A: On June 30, 1997, a Plan Approval extension was issued to Allegheny MDF, Ltd. Part. (R. D. 1, Box 226, Kane, PA 16735) for construction of two dryers, one coen sander dust burner, two cyclones and one fabric collector at Sargeant Township, McKean County.
42-399-028A: On June 30, 1997, a Plan Approval extension was issued to Allegheny MDF, Ltd. Part. (R. D. 1, Box 226, Kane PA 16735) for construction of a high pressure chip system and two fabric collectors at Sargeant Township, McKean County.
42-399-030: On June 30, 1997, a Plan Approval extension was issued to Allegheny MDF, Ltd. Part. (R. D. 1, Box 226, Kane, PA 16735) for construction of a sander dust system and three fabric collectors at Sargeant Township, McKean County.
42-399-031: On June 30, 1997, a Plan Approval extension was issued to Allegheny MDF, Ltd. Part. (R. D. 1, Box 226, Kane, PA 16735) for construction of a sawdust and fuel system cyclone, and two fabric collectors at Sargeant Township, McKean County.
MINING CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES MINING ACTIVITY ACTIONS Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 water quality certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4401--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
Ebensburg District Office, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.
Coal Applications Issued
56920101, Permit Renewal, Future Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 157, Meyersdale, PA 15552), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 49.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to/and Casselman River, and Shafer Run, application received April 30, 1997, permit issued June 23, 1997.
Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Coal Permits Issued
65920107R. M. B. Energy, Inc. (250 Airport Road, P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319). Renewal issued for continued reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 86.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Stony Run and Stony Run. Application received May 15, 1997. Renewal issued June 17, 1997.
30960102. Taylortown Mining Inc., (P. O. Box 298, Point Marion, PA 15474). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine with minor amounts of sandstone and shale removal located in Dunkard Township, Greene County, affecting 6.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Dunkard Creek. Application received November 26, 1996. Permit issued June 19, 1997.
03960101. T. C. Mining (R. D. 2, Box 301B, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mine located in Valley Township, Armstrong County, affecting 121.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to South Fork Pine Creek to South Fork Pine Creek to Pine Creek to the Allegheny River. Application received September 4, 1996. Permit issued June 20, 1997.
65850102T. V. P. Smith Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 242, Ligonier, PA 15658). Transfer issued from Victor P. Smith to V. P. Smith Company, Inc. of an existing bituminous surface mine located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 182.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to McGee Run. Transfer request received December 22, 1995. Transfer issued June 20, 1997.
65850114R. M. B. Energy, Inc. (250 Airport Road, P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701). Renewal permit issued for continued reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Salem Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 71.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries of Whitehorn Creek. Renewal application received April 30, 1997. Renewal permit issued June 23, 1997.
0492010R. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal permit issued for continued reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Franklin Township, Beaver County, affecting 35.5 acres. Receiving streams: two unnamed tributaries to Camp Run. Renewal application received June 5, 1997. Renewal permit issued June 25, 1997.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
17960122. E. P. Bender Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 118 acres, receiving streams: Muddy Run and Banian Run to Muddy Run, Muddy Run to Clearfield Creek, Clearfield Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River, application received December 19, 1996, permit issued June 23, 1997.
Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
16920104. Ancient Sun, Inc. (P. O. Box 129, Main St., Shippenville, PA 16254) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Perry and Toby Townships, Clarion County affecting 89.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Black Fox Run and Black Fox Run. Application received March 14, 1997. Permit issued June 23, 1997.
33860113. Cloe Mining Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 247, Barnesboro, PA 15714) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Young and Oliver Townships, Jefferson County affecting 311.6 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Little Elk Run. Application received April 11, 1997. Permit issued June 19, 1997.
10920103. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Marion Township, Butler County affecting 102.0 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary of North Branch Slippery Rock Creek. Application received March 24, 1997. Permit issued June 25, 1997.
37910107. East Fairfield Coal Company (P. O. Box 217, 10900 South Ave., North Lima, OH 44452) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Little Beaver Township, Lawrence County affecting 165.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Sugar Creek. Application received February 20, 1997. Permit issued June 25, 1997.
McMurray District Office, 3913 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317.
30841313. Consolidation Coal Co. (P. O. Box 100, Osage, WV 26543), to revise the permit for the Dilworth bituminous deep mine in Jefferson Township, Greene County to add #9 shaft-pump and injection borehole system, no additional discharges. Permit issued June 21, 1997.
65881601. Coal Loaders, Inc. (P. O. Box 346, Ligonier, PA 15650), to renew the permit for the Jubilee No. 1 in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, no additional discharges. Permit issued June 23, 1997.
63743702. Eighty Four Mining Co. (P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701), to revise the permit for the Mine 84 refuse area in Somerset Township, Washington County to add 188 support acres and enlarge pond #6, no additional discharge. Permit issued June 23, 1997.
63743702. Eighty Four Mining Co. (P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701), to renew the permit for the Mine 84 coal refuse disposal area in Somerset Township, Washington County, no additional discharge. Permit issued June 23, 1997.
Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
40970201. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc. (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702), commencement, operation and restoration of a coal refuse reprocessing operation in Plymouth Township and Plymouth Borough, Luzerne County affecting 16.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Permit issued June 24, 1997.
54860205R2. Cass Contracting Co. (P. O. Box 1040, 101 North Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing Coal refuse reprocessing/disposal operation in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County affecting 33.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Renewal issued June 26, 1997.
Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Noncoal Permits Issued
65900403. Davison Sand & Gravel Company (400 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068). Revision issued combining two large industrial mineral permits into one site, 3472SM14(T)(RE) and 65900403, located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County affecting 261.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Nine Mile Run. Revision request received October 16, 1996. Revision issued June 20, 1997.
Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Coal Applications Denied
63850109. American Coal Company (P. O. Box 810, McMurray, PA 15317). Revision denied to change land use from pastureland and forestland to industrial storage on a 2 acre area on a bituminous surface mine located in Chartiers Township, Washington County. Renewal application received May 16, 1997. Renewal application denied June 16, 1997.
Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
General Small Noncoal Authorization Granted:
25970805. Ronald Robinson (10007 Elgin Rd., Union City, PA 16438) Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal sand and gravel operation in Union Township, Erie County affecting 4.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received April 10, 1997. Permit issued June 18, 1997.
16960805. Donald L. Shirey (R. D. 3, New Beth- lehem, PA 16242) Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal sandstone operation in Porter Township, Clarion County affecting 4.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received July 1, 1996. Permit issued June 19, 1997.
Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
58970809. Lewis E. Conrad (P. O. Box 142, New Milford, PA 18834), commencement, operation and restoration of a small bluestone quarry operation in Harford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre, receiving stream--none. Authorization granted June 23, 1997.
58970830. William H. Shay (R. R. 1, Box 44, Thompson, PA 18465), commencement, operation and restoration of a small bluestone quarry operation in Gibon Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Authorization granted June 23, 1997.
58970831. Brian J. Nichols (R. R. 1, Box 209, New Milford, PA 18834), commencement, operation and restoration of a small bluestone quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Authorization granted June 23, 1997.
55970801. G & S Charles Famil Limited Partnership (P. O. Box 7, Port Trevorton, PA 17864), commencement, operation and restoration of a small shale quarry operation in Union Township, Synder County affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Authorization granted June 26, 1997.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
Small Industrial Mineral Authorizations Granted:
18970801. Big Woods Land Co. (P. O. Box 400, McElhattan, PA 17748), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Rock and Clay) permit in Wayne Township, Clinton County affecting 1 acre, receiving streams: McElhattan Run, tributary to Susquehanna River, application received February 28, 1997, authorization granted June 23, 1997.
17970801. Gerald Poster (R. R. 1, Box 10, West Decatur, PA 16878), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Shale) permit in Boggs Township, Clearfield County affecting 1 acre, receiving streams: Long Run, tributary to Morgan Run, application received April 22, 1997, authorization granted June 23, 1997.
ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT ENCROACHMENTS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Actions on applications filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) and notice of final action for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description).
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certifications:
Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E15-540. Encroachment Permit. Violet L. Featherman, c/o John A. Featherman, III, 17 West Miner Street, P. O. Box 660, West Chester, PA 19381-0660. To encroach on approximately 360 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Tweed Creek (TSF, MF) and to impact a deminimus amount of wetlands (0.03 acre) associated with the construction of the stormwater management facility (a nonjurisdictional dam) for the proposed residential subdivision owned by Violet Featherman. Issuance of this permit constitutes approval of the Environmental Assessment for this nonjurisdictional dam. The site is located along Forge Road (S. R. 3001) immediately north of its intersection with Shady Side Road (T-309) (Kirkwood, PA Quadrangle N: 1.5 inches; W: 2.0 inches), in East Nottingham Township, Chester County.
E46-755. Encroachment Permit. Limekiln Partners, L. P., 2421 Bristol Road, Warrington, PA 18975. To perform and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the proposed Chestnut Creek Subdivision, located 3,700 feet southwest of the junction of Lower State Road and Limekiln Pike (SR 0152); (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N: 18.7 inches; W: 10.1 inches), in Horsham Township, Montgomery County.
1. To install 70 linear feet of a 15-foot by 3.25-foot roadway box culvert in and along a tributary to Little Neshaminy Creek and 0.24 acre of adjacent wetlands (PFO) for the proposed Stony River Drive stream crossing. Associated work includes: an 8-inch sanitary sewer line crossing of wetlands; a 12-inch utility line stream crossing: and an 18-inch stormwater outfall.
2. To install 145 linear feet of twin 15-inch RCP roadway culverts on 0.13 acre of wetland (PEM) for the proposed Stoney River Drive. Associated work includes: an 8-inch sanitary sewer line crossing and a 12-inch water line.
3. To install a dual 30-inch storm sewer utility line crossing of a wetland situated between lot Nos. 50 and 51.
4. Install approximately 1,405 linear feet of sanitary sewer line, crossing an estimated 0.64 acre of wetlands (PFO) along with one stream crossing between manhole Nos. D-5400 and 5434.
Issuance of this permit constitutes approval of the Environmental Assessment for three nonjurisdictional dams (Basin Nos. 2B, 4 and 5) which are proposed at the project site which will impact approximately 0.62 acre of wetlands.
The applicant proposes to construct 1 acre of replacement wetlands at the project site.
E51-160. Encroachment Permit. Fairmount Park Commission, Memorial Hall, West Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131. To excavate, place and maintain fill adjacent to the west side of the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) and adjacent floodplain. This work is associated with the construction of a wetland restoration area and softball field which are part of the Bartram's Garden Wetland Restoration Project. The site is located just north of the point where 56th Street terminates at the Schuylkill River (Philadelphia, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 10.0 inches; W: 12.3 inches), in the City and County of Philadelphia. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''small projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E09-713. Encroachment Permit. Wolfson-Verrichia Group, Inc., 621 East Germantown Pike, Suite 305, Norristown, PA 19401. To relocate and maintain 1,425 linear feet of Licking Run Creek (TSF), a tributary to Tohickon Creek and to impact 3.65 acres of an adjacent wetland (PF01A) associated with proposed Richland Crossing Retail Center. The project also includes installation and maintenance of a 108-foot long stream enclosure, and a 45-foot long and a 60-foot long culvert, each consisting of a 14-foot wide by 5-foot high reinforced concrete box, in and along the newly constructed stream channel. A low flow channel will be incorporated into the reconstructed channel. These stream crossings are associated with the construction of roadways in the proposed retail center. The site is situated between West End Boulevard (S. R. 0309) and California Road (S. R. 0405) at a point approximately 1,600 feet north from the intersection with John Fries Highway (S. R. 0663) (Quakertown, PA Quadrangle N: 13.5 inches; W: 14.75 inches), in Richland Township and Quakertown Borough, Bucks County. The permittee will provide 5.8 acres of replacement wetland.
E09-738. Encroachment Permit. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 200 Radnor-Chester Road, St. Davids, PA 19087. To modify, operate and maintain an existing 48-inch diameter C.M.P. stream enclosure in and along an unnamed tributary to Licking Run Creek (TSF) beneath West End Boulevard (S. R. 0309). The stream enclosure modification is associated with roadway improvements to facilitate access into the proposed Richland Crossing Retail Center. The work consists of removing 16 linear feet of the enclosure at the downstream end, and replacing it with a 25-foot long, 48-inch diameter reinforced concrete culvert pipe with concrete endwall and an 80-foot long rip-rap energy dissipater. The site is situated on West End Boulevard (S. R. 0309) approximately 1,300 feet north of its intersection with John Fries Highway (S. R. 0663) (Quakertown, PA Quadrangle N: 13.5 inches; W: 15.5 inches) in Richland Township and Quakertown Borough, Bucks County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''small projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, One Ararat Boulevard, Room 126, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.
E31-139. Encroachment. PA Dept of Transportation, Engineering District 9-0, Alfred Laich, 1620 N. Junita St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. To remove an existing bridge and to construct and maintain a single span prestressed concrete box beam bridge having a clear span of 45.92 feet and an underclearance of about 3.83 feet across Globe Run located on SR 0305, Section 002, about 5 miles N. E. of Petersburg Borough (Donation, PA Quadrangle N: 22.1 inches; W: 14.8 inches) in West Township, Huntingdon County. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E67-505. Encroachment. Chanceford Township, Donald Heffner, P. O. Box 115, Brogue, PA 17309. To reissue Permit No: E67-505 which authorized the removal of an existing structure and the construction and maintenance of Kline Road Bridge No. 365 having a clear span of 42 feet with a minimum underclearance of 5 feet across Otter Creek on T-616 (Safe Harbor, PA Quadrangle N: 2.6 inches; W: 3.9 inches) in Chanceford Township, York County. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Northcentral Region: Water Management--Soils and Waterways, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. E08-317. Encroachment. Ronald Kline, R. R. 2, Box 341, Troy, PA 16927. To excavate an area approx. 1 acre by 5 feet deep for the purpose of removing clay underburden to be used to line a remote animal manure storage facility. The remaining material is to be placed back into the excavated areas. The project is located 1/4 of a mile east of SR 4017 in the floodway of a trib. to Leonard Creek approx. 3 miles north of East Troy (East Troy, PA Quadrangle N: 10.4 inches; W: 15.0 inches) in Springfield Township, Bradford County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Permit No. E12-101. Encroachment. Patrick A. Reever, 3225 Biglerville Rd., Biglerville, PA 17307. To construct, operate and maintain a private, seasonal dwelling in the floodway of First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek. The structure shall be constructed with a length of 18 feet, width of 16 feet and height of 12 feet that is located along the eastern right-of-way of SR 8072 approx. 3.4 miles north of the intersection of SR 0120 and SR 0872 (Sinnemahoning, PA Quadrangle N: 20.8 inches; W: 7.8 inches) in Grove Township, Cameron County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
Permit No. 14-298. Encroachment. Thomas L. Stine, 161 Stine Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16879. To maintain two 6 foot diameter 20-foot long culverts in an unnamed trib. to Bald Eagle Creek located approx. 250 feet north of the SR 3023 (Reese Hollow Road) and T-303-3 (Laurel Run Road) intersection (Port Matilda, PA Quadrangle N: 7.20 inches; W: 11.30 inches) in Worth Township, Centre County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Permit No. E19-166. Encroachment. Developers Realty Corp., P. O. Box 17335, West Hartford, CT 06117. To place and maintain fill in a 0.5 acre isolated palustrine emergent wetland for the purpose of constructing a retail business. The applicant proposes to construct 0.5 acre of onsite replacement wetlands. The project is located along the north side of Rt. 11, approx. 0.5 mile WSW of the Central Rd/Rt. 11 intersection (Bloomsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 1.6 inches; W: 6.9 inches) in Scott Township, Columbia County.
Permit No. E14-307. Encroachment. Timothy Hassinger, P. O. Box 55, Aaronsburg, PA 16820. To construct and maintain a concrete water supply intake 18 inches in diameter with a 4-inch diameter PVC pipeline and control valve for the purpose of directing water to three fish ponds from an unnamed trib. to a sinkhole which eventually resurfaces and empties into Elk Creek. Also to construct and maintain a 2-inch diameter PVC pipeline with a control valve to maintain existing water flow to an exceptional value wetland (Millheim, PA Quadrangle N: 7.9 inches; W: 12.4 inches) in Haines Township, Centre County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Permit No. E19-166. Encroachment. Developers Realty Corp., P. O. Box 17335, West Hartford, CT 06117. To place and maintain fill in a 0.5 acre isolated palustrine emergent wetland for the purpose of constructing a retail business. The applicant proposes to construct 0.5 acre of onsite replacement wetlands. The project is located along the north side of Rt. 11, approx. 0.5 mile WSW of the Central Rd/Rt. 11 intersection (Bloomsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 1.6 inches; W: 6.9 inches) in Scott Township, Columbia County.
Permit No. E41-400. Encroachment. Clifford C. Harris, R. R. 1, Box 412, Montoursville, PA 17754. To construct and maintain a double I-beam, wood plank footbridge with a 30 foot span x 4 foot wide at a 90 degree skew over Wallis Run on private property adjacent to the Texaco Pipeline crossing on SR 1003 (Bodines, PA Quadrangle N: 5.0 inches; W: 3.6 inches) in Gamble Township, Lycoming County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Permit No. E59-338. Encroachment. Knoxville Borough, P. O. Box 191, Knoxville, PA 16928. To stabilize and maintain the left bank of Troops Creek and the Cowanesque River at their confluence, with onsite material from an existing gravel dike for a length of approx. 836 feet (Knoxville, PA Quadrangle N: 14.15 inches; W: 9.0 inches) in Knoxville Borough, Tioga County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Permit No. E60-128. Encroachment. PG Energy, 39 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 12 inch diameter steel gas main 712 feet in length under the West Branch of the Susquehanna River approx. 245 feet north of SR 1010 (Milton, PA Quadrangle N: 14.50 inches; W: 16.30 inches) in White Deer Township, Union County.
Northwest Regional Office, Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
E10-255. Encroachment. Slippery Rock University, 301 Old Main, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. To construct and maintain a multi-use student recreational facility with a 65-foot long precast concrete arch providing a 36-foot wide by 17-foot high opening under the building across a de minimus wetland area and a tributary to Slippery Rock Creek located along Stadium Drive north of Keister Road approximately 0.5 mile east of S. R. 173 (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle N: 10.9 inches; W: 5.7 inches) located in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County.
E24-191A. Encroachment. Elk County Conservation District, County Courthouse, P. O. Box 448, Ridgway, PA 15853. To amend Permit No E24-191 to include the authorization to place limestone sand periodically in the channels of the following streams located in Jones Township, Elk County, to neutralize acidity in:
1. A tributary to East Branch Lake at three locations: a. (Glen Hazel, PA Quadrangle N: 19.2 inches; W: 8.9 inches) b. (Glen Hazel, PA Quadrangle N: 19.2 inches; W: 9.1 inches) c. (Glen Hazel, PA Quadrangle N: 20.0 inches; W: 10.1 inches)
2. Bogardy Run (Glen Hazel, PA Quadrangle N: 17.2 inches; W: 10.4 inches)
3. Straight Creek (Wildwood Firetower, PA Quadrangle N: 17.8 inches; W: 15.1 inches)
4. Lakes Run (Glen Hazel, PA Quadrangle N: 20.3 inches; W: 5.4 inches)
5. Wittaker Hollow (Glen Hazel, PA Quadrangle N: 17.6 inches; W: 6.8 inches)
6. Tributary to East Branch Lake, locally known as Igotta Run (Glen Hazel, PA Quadrangle N: 16.5 inches; W: 9.0 inches).
E42-241A. Encroachment. Elk County Conservation District, County Courthouse, P. O. Box 448, Ridgway, PA 15853. To amend Permit No. E42-241 to include the authorization to place limestone sand periodically in the channel of the following stream located in Sergeant Township, McKean County to neutralize acidity in:
1. East Branch Clarion River (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 3.6 inches; W: 4.2 inches)
2. Buck Run (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 4.3 inches; W: 1.2 inches)
3. Sevenmile Run (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 1.1 inches; W: 10.3 inches)
4. Smith Run at two locations (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 5.6 inches; W: 7.9 inches) and (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 6.6 inches; W: 7.4 inches)
5. County Line Run at two locations (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 0.9 inch; W: 1.5 inches) and (Crosby, PA Quadrangle N: 3.0 inches; W: 15.1 inches)
6. Doe Run (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 3.0 inches; W: 0.2 inch)
7. Gum Boot Run at two locations (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 6.0 inches; W: 0.2 inch) and (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 7.0 inches; W: 0.1 inch)
8. Martin Run (Hazel Hurst, PA Quadrangle N: 10.0 inches; W: 3.45 inches).
DAM SAFETY The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on previously received Dam Safety and Encroachment permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Persons aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514), and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, 400 Market Street, Second Floor, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Actions on applications filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) and notice of final action for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certification
Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, 400 Market Street, 6th Floor, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, (717) 787-8568.
D46-313. Dam. Estate of Walter C. Pew (Philadelphia National Bank Incorporated as CoreStates Bank, N. A., Co-Executor, P. O. Box 7618, Broad and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19101-7618). To modify, operate and maintain an existing dam located across a Tributary to Mill Creek in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-1119. Filed for public inspection July 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
