DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Applications, Actions and Special Notices [26 Pa.B. 3344] APPLICATIONS The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to this office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact the Community Relations Coordinator at (717) 657-4585. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654- 5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge to State waters.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.PA 0087416. Industrial waste, SIC: 9999, Schmidt Baking Company, 7801 Fitch Lane, Baltimore, MD 21238.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated groundwater to an unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek by storm swale, in Manchester Township, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Wrightsville Water Company located just north of Wrightsville Borough, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of .009 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report pH within the limits of 6.0--9.0 (s.u.) at all times Total BTEX 0.1 0.2 0.25 Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Toluene monitor and report Ethylbenzene monitor and report Xylene monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0012998. Industrial waste, SIC: 2821, 2851, 2891 and 2952, Atlas Minerals and Chemicals, Inc., 1227 Valley Road, P. O. Box 38, Mertztown, PA 19539-0038.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Toad Creek, in Longswamp Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for high quality waters and cold water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2- NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Allentown Water Supply located on the Little Lehigh. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001, 301 and 201 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times TSS 10 25 Total Iron 0.3 0.75 Total Manganese monitor and report monitor and report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times TSS 1.44 lbs. 2.13 lbs. Stormwater Outfalls 001 and 401 will be monitored for: CBOD, COD, TSS, Total Phosphorus, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Iron, Oil and Grease and pH.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0081418. Industrial waste, SIC: 2024, Rutter's Dairy, Inc., 2100 North George Street, York, PA 17404- 1898.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek, in Manchester Township, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Wrightsville Water Company located just north of Wrightsville Borough, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of .019 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Temperature (°F) monitor and report pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0080187. Industrial waste, SIC: 4953, Dauphin Meadows, Inc. (Landfill), 310 Leger Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Wiconisco Creek, in Washington Township, Dauphin County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.03 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive CBOD5 35 70 87 Total Suspended Solids 100 200 250 Total Dissolved Solids monitor and report XXX Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 5 10 12 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 36 Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 XXX XXX (10-1 to 4-30) 8,700 XXX XXX Antimony 0.25 0.50 0.62 Arsenic 0.05 0.10 0.13 Beryllium 0.005 0.010 0.013 Cadmium 0.002 0.004 0.005 Chromium (T) 0.125 0.25 0.313 Copper 0.02 0.03 0.05 Lead 0.005 0.01 0.013 Nickel 0.2 0.4 0.5 Selenium 0.01 0.02 0.03 Silver 0.004 0.008 0.010 Thallium 0.005 0.010 0.013 Zinc 0.14 0.28 0.35 Cyanide 0.01 0.02 0.03 Barium 0.30 0.60 0.75 Boron 3.0 6.0 7.5 Cobalt 0.05 0.10 0.13 Iron 2.4 4.8 6.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Tin 0.8 1.5 2.0 Aluminum 0.3 0.6 0.8 Vanadium monitor and report XXX Benzene 0.02 0.04 0.05 Chlorobenzene 0.05 0.10 0.13 1,1-Dichloroethane 0.09 0.18 0.23 Chloromethane 0.10 0.20 0.25 Methylene Chloride 0.1 0.2 0.3 Toluene 0.05 0.10 0.13 1,2-Transdichloroethylene 0.003 0.06 0.08 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.1 0.2 0.3 Phenol 0.05 0.10 0.13 Chloroform 0.010 0.020 0.025 Butyl Benzyl Phthalate 0.01 0.02 0.03 2- Chloronaphthalene 0.01 0.02 0.03 Diethyl Phthalate 0.03 0.06 0.08 Isophorone 0.05 0.10 0.13 Lindane 0.0002 0.0004 0.0005 4,4-DDT 0.0000025 0.0000050 0.0000062 Acetone 0.1 0.2 0.3 2-Butanone 0.210 0.420 0.525 1,2,3-Trichloropropane 0.1 0.2 0.3 Xylene monitor and report XXX Tetrahydrofuran 0.03 0.06 0.08 P-cresol 0.050 0.100 0.125 2-Hexanone 0.02 0.04 0.05 4- Methyle-2 Pentanone 0.02 0.04 0.05 Dibromomethane 0.01 0.02 0.03 1,2-Dichloroethane 0.007 0.014 0.017 Carbontetrachloride 0.005 0.010 0.012 Outfalls 002 and 003 receive stormwater runoff from retention ponds.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0044911. Industrial waste, SIC: 2023, Holly Milk, Division of Atlantic Dairy Cooperative, 405 Park Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Mountain Creek, in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was United Water Company located in Fairview Township, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.481 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids monitor and report 33.0 CBOD5 monitor and report 26.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 3.75 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 11.0 Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 5.0 Temperature monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 for a design flow of 0.200 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids monitor and report CBOD5 mointor and report NH3-N monitor and report Phosphorus monitor and report Temperature monitor and report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 102 for a design flow of 0.281 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Temperature monitor and report The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0080055. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Conewago Industrial Park Sewer and Water Company, 1600 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conewago Creek, in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stock fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Columbia Borough Water Company located in Columbia Borough. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.15 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 11.5 23 (11-1 to 4-30) 34.5 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 9,800/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0001562. Industrial waste, SIC: 3316, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, 1134 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water and stormwater from the Allenport Plant in Allenport Borough, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, classified as warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Washington Township Municipal Authority, located at 1390 Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, 0.95 mile below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall shall consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff from the AMROX Plant exiting the north end of the plant into the municipal storm sewer. Outfall 202:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Suspended Solids 492 1,062 monitor and report 88 Oil and Grease 164 449 monitor and report 38 Lead 2.46 7.37 monitor and report 0.56 Zinc 2.43 7.30 monitor and report 0.38 Naphthalene 0.84 monitor and report 0.13 Tetrachloroethylene 1.27 monitor and report 0.19 pH (s.u.) 6.0--10.0 Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 6.43 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Temperature (°F) 110 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 1.19 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Temperature (°F) 110 Fecal Coliforms pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 004: existing discharge, design flow of 0.13 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Temperature (°F) 110 pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 005: existing discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Oil and Grease monitor and report Aluminum monitor and report Iron monitor and report Fecal Coliforms monitor and report Outfall 007: existing discharge, design flow of 5.26 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Outfall 008: new stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Suspended Solids monitor and report Iron monitor and report Lead monitor and report Zinc monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report Outfall 010: existing discharge, design flow of 1.04 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum All material (solids and other debris) collected on the intake screens shall be collected and disposed of in a manner such as will prevent said material from re-entering the surface waters. The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0216593. Industrial waste, SIC: 4922, Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, 5444 Westheimer Court, WT 712, Houston, TX 77056-5388.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from Holbrook Compressor Station in Richhill Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters of North Fork of Dunkard Fork Creek, classified as trout stocked fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0489 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Total PCBs) 8.23 × 10-7 1.65 × 10-6 pH 6.0--9.0 Other Conditions: The above water quality based effluent limitations are well below the minimum detection level and are not quantifiable using EPA approved analytical methods. Therefore, a special condition is included in the permit to address this issue. See Item No. 3 in Part C of the permit for more information.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0046230. Sewage, Carmichaels-Cumberland Joint Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 304, 103 Municipal Road, Carmichaels, PA 15320-0304.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Carmichaels-Cumberland Joint Sewer Authority Sewage Treatment Plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Muddy Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Brownsville Water Company on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.8 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22.5 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Suspended Solids 25 37.5 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.5 5.3 7.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 0.02 0.07 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] PA 0095001. Sewage, Lincoln Borough, R. D. 4, Box 120B, Mable Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Virginia Drive Sewage Treatment Plant in Lincoln Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Coursin Hollow Run, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Pennsylvania American Water Company on the Monongahela River at mile 4.4.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0088 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 15 20 Suspended Solids 25 38 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 4.5 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 13.5 18 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 0.8 1.8 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3666.PA 0010391. Industrial waste, SIC: 3255, 3297, North American Refractories Company, P. O. Box 56, Curwensville, PA 16833-0056.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharges of noncontact cooling water and stormwater runoff to Anderson Creek in Pike Township, Clearfield County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton approximately 175 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits are: Outfalls 002 and 005--noncontact cooling water and stormwater runoff.
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15 30 Outfalls 001, 003, 004, 006, 007 and 008 consist of stormwater discharges that are all covered under a general NPDES industrial stormwater permit.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0112941. Industrial waste, SIC: 3423, Pro American Manufacturing Corporation, P. O. Box 391, Emporium, PA 15834.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing emergency discharge of untreated noncontact cooling water to Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek in Emporium Borough, Cameron County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking, 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 based on a design flow of 0.0008 mgd are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Temperature monitor and report Copper 0.035 0.070 0.087 Zinc 0.232 0.464 0.570 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032409. Industrial waste, SIC: N/A, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, HC63 Box 100, Waterville, PA 17776-9705.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated swimming pool back wash wastewater to Log Road Hollow Run in Chapman Township, Clinton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality waters, cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.04 mgd are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum TSS 30 60 Total Residual Cl2 De-chlorinate pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0031747. Sewage, Glen Mills School, Glen Mills Road, Concordville, PA 19331.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Glen Mills School sewage treatment plant in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to East Branch Chester Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on an average flow of 0.15 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 13 26 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine (years 1 and 2) monitor/report monitor/report (years 3, 4 and 5) 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges
The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a tentative determination to renew these permits and proposes to issue them, subject to their current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management, and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
The permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on DEP's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.
Letterkenny Army Depot, ATTN: SDSLE-EN/Bldg. 618, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201-4150 has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0030597, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a tentative determination to renew the permit, subject to the current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
The EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to the proposed permit actions, under waiver provision 40 CFR 123.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Southcentral Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110 within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30 day period will be considered before taking a final permit action. Comments should include the name address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Regional Office of the basis of the comment and the relevent 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 Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file in the Regional Office. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Regional Office listed above.
Gateway Unlimited, Inc., 871 Range End Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019 has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0083801, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a tentative determination to renew the permit, subject to the current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management, and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
Blue Mountain Academy, Route 3, Box 542, Hamburg, PA 19526, has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0070378, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a tentative determination to renew the permit, subject to the current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
Akzo Nobel Salt, Inc., Abington Executive Park, P. O. Box 352, Clarks Summit, PA 18411-0352 has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0084387, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a tentative determination to renew the permit, subject to the current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
DeCoven Facilities, 1909-3 State Road, Duncannon, PA 17020 has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0080471, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a tentative determination to renew the permit, subject to the current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
Schuylkill Valley School District, R. R. 2, Box 2165, Leesport, PA 19533-0915 has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0051829, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a tentative determination to renew the permit, subject to the current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
Letterkenny Army Depot, Attn: SDSLE-EN/Bldg. 618, Chambersburg, PA 17201 has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0044521, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a tentative determination to renew the permit, subject to the current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
NPDES Facility County and Tributary New Permit No. Name and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA0007641 Tarmac Minerals, Inc.
P. O. Box 160
Annville, PA 17003Adams
OxfordBeaver Creek TRC PA0080209 Hoffman Homes For Youth
Mt. Joy, PAAdams
Mt. JoyLousy Creek TRC PA 0081787 Telco Developers
5 Maple Avenue
Manheim, PA 17545Lebanon
West CornallChickees Creek TRC PA0084018 Fishing Creek Estates
1309 Laurel Point Circle
Harrisburg, PA 17111Dauphin
Middle PaxtonFishing Creek TRC
The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface waters of the Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided in the permit as erosion and sedimentation control measures and facilities which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Regional Office or County Conservation District Office indicated as the responsible office, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. A copy of the written comments should be sent to the County Conservation District Office. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Regional Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealable to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the County Conservation District Office or the Department Regional Office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
York County Conservation District, District Manager, 118 Pleasant Acres Rd., York, PA 17402, telephone (717) 840-7430.
NPDES Permit PAS10Y052. Stormwater. Richard and Mary Patterson, 545 Bridgeview Drive, Lemoyne, PA 17403 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Franklin Township, York County, to Bermudian Creek.
Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
A. 6796201. Sewage, Baker Refractories, 232 E. Market Street, P. O. Box 1189, York, PA 17405-1189 in West Manchester Township, York County to install a Flow Equalization Tank at the facility at 225 Emigs Mill Road, was received in the Southcentral Regional Office on June 12, 1996.
A. 3696406. Sewage, Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, 2499 Zerbe Road, Narvon, PA 17555 in Caenarvon Township, Lancaster County to replace an existing Activated Sludge Treatment Plant with a sewage treatment plant was received in the Southcentral Regional Office on June 17, 1996.
A. 0196403. Sewage, Gettysburg Municipal Authority, 601 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 in Cumberland Township, Adams County to construct and operate the Culps Run Relief Interceptor was received in the Southcentral Regional Office on June 24, 1996.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, telephone (610) 832-6130.
1596407. Sewerage. Downingtown Area Regional Authority, (P. O. Box 8, Exton, PA 19341-0008). Request rerate of wastewater treatment plant to serve Downingtown Area Regional Authority located in East Caln Township, Chester County.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
A. 0296407. Sewerage, Shirley R. Gleditsch and Genevieve C. Leib, 545 Warrendale-Bayne Road, Baden, PA 15005. Application for the construction and operation of a single residence sewage treatment plant to serve the Gleditsch/Leib Residence located in Marshall Township, Allegheny River.
A. 5696404. Sewerage, Somerset Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 247, Somerset, PA 15501. Application for construction and operation of sewer extension and pumping stations to serve the Lakeside Estates located in Somerset Township, Somerset County.
Applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northcentral Field Operations: Environmental Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
A. 4996501. Bruce E. Shoch, R. D. 1, Box 132A, Sunbury, PA 17801, Agusta Township, Northumberland County. Develop a spring for use as a bulk water supply to any water bottling facilities needing spring water. The facility will pump up to 50 gpm from the spring to a 30,000 gallon storage tank and then distributed to tank trucks--owned by others.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6899.
A. 1696501. Public water supply. West Freedom Water Association, R. D. 2, Box 150, Parker, PA 16049. This proposal involves permitting existing well, no. 001, finished water storage tanks and distribution. New well house to be constructed with iron and maganese removal and disinfection. Pitless adaptor and grout seal to be provided for well no. 001, all other sources to be abandoned. Facility located Perry Township, Clarion County.
Type of Facility: Public water supply.
Consulting Engineer: Angelo A. Tesoriero, P.E., GeoSource, 7 South Seasons Drive, Dillsburg, PA 17019-9553.Southeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, telephone (610) 832-6130.
A. 4696506. Public water supply. Horsham Water Authority, Ralph H. McQuaid, 617A Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044. This proposal involves the installation of an aeration system and clear well to remove radon and carbon dioxide for an existing water system, well no. 26 in Horsham Township, Montgomery County.
A. 0996510. Public water supply. Warwick Township, 2242 Old York Road, Jamison, PA 18929. This proposal involves the construction of a public water supply system. The project includes construction of three wells, an air stripper, a storage tank and a disinfection system in Warwick Township, Bucks County.
A. 0996509. Public water supply. Township of Falls, James J. Dillion, 188 Lincoln Highway, Suite 100, Fairless Hills, PA 19030. This proposal involves the construction of a chlorine booster station to add sodium hypochlorite in the distribution system where low chlorine residual have been observed in Falls Township, Bucks County.
Acknowledgment of Notice of Intent to Remediate
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, act of May 19, 1995 (P. L. 4, No. 2) (35 P. S. § 6026.101 et seq.).
Sections 302 and 303 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (the act) require the Department of Environmental Protection to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate identifies a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background or Statewide health standard to remediate a site must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department 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 1 (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4592.
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company Distribution Pole 23642S32801, Derry Township, Dauphin County. Pennsylvania Power & Light Company, Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with PCBs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Harrisburg Patriot News during the week of July 8, 1996.
Sections 304 and 305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (the act) require the Department of Environmental Protection to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use a site-specific standard or who intend to remediate a site in a Special Industrial Area must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of the cleanup standards identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department and shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific cleanup standard, in whole or in part, and for sites determined to be located in Special Industrial Areas. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area by the person conducting remediation. For the sites identified below, a municipality may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified below. During this comment period, a municipality may request that the person identified below, as the remediator of a site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of a site. For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, please contact the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact Steve Curcio at (814) 332-6816. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Northwest Regional Office: John Fruehstorfer, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6648.
The City of Farrell/Former Sharon Steel Coil Storage Yard, Broadway Avenue (west side) near Staunton Street, Lot #2B, City of Farrell, Mercer County, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater. The site has been found to be contaminated with lead and heavy metals. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Special Industrial Areas Standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Sharon Herald on June 12, 1996.
The City of Farrell/Former Sharon Steel Corporation Billet Yard, Lots #4A, #4B and #4C, Broadway Avenue, City of Farrell and Borough of Wheatland, Mercer County, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater. The site has been found to be contaminated with lead, heavy metals, PHCs and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Special Industrial Areas Standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Sharon Herald on June 12, 1996.
Applications submitted under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A. 602871. (Modification). Charles and Barbara Swartzwelder Farm, East Providence Township Municipal Authority, (P. O. Box 83, Breezewood, PA 15533-0083). Application for operation of an agricultural utilization of sewage sludge site in East Providence Township, Bedford County. Application determined to be administratively complete in the Regional Office June 24, 1995.
A. 101653. Hanover Wastewater Treatment Plant, Wheelabrator Water Technologies (180 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Suite 305, Annapolis, MD 21401). Application for reconstruction of a wastewater treatment plant to convert to septic/sludge/food processing waste processing facility in Conewago Township, Adams County. Application determined to be administratively complete in the Regional Office June 27, 1996.
Applications submitted under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Lee Park, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Permit No. 101468. USA Waste Transfer of Philadelphia, Inc., 3600 South 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145. This major permit modification is to re-issue the permit currently held by Mid-American Waste Systems of Pennsylvania, Inc. to USA Waste Transfer of Philadelphia, Inc. Facility located in the City of Philadelphia. Application received in the Southeast Regional Office on June 11, 1996.
Permit No. 101477. BFI-Philadelphia Transcyclery, 2909 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148. This major modification is to re-issue the permit currently held by Philadelphia Recycling and Transfer Station to BFI-Philadelphia Transcyclery. Facility located in the City of Philadelphia. Application received in the Southeast Regional Office on June 25, 1996.
Regional Office: Northeast Regional Office, Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2516.
Permit I. D. No. 100020. City of Bethlehem Sanitary Landfill, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. A Major Permit Modification to increase the average daily tonnage, to change the filling sequence and subbase material for this municipal waste landfill, located in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County. The major permit modification was received on June 11, 1996, and was determined to be complete in the Regional Office on June 18, 1996.
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Applications received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
A. 301294. Petromax, Ltd., 301 Prestley Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106. Petromax Ltd., 301 Prestley Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106. Application for a residual waste processing facility in Collier Township, Allegheny County, was received in the Regional Office on June 18, 1996.
Applications under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify or reactivate air contamination sources.
Regional Office: Southcentral Regional Office, Air Quality Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
06-1035A. Construction of a VOL storage tank controlled by a pressure/vacuum vent by the Glidden Company (Third and Bern Streets, Reading, PA 19601) in Reading, Berks County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart Kb, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
06-318-064B. Construction of two sheet coaters and drying ovens controlled by two catalytic oxidizers by Can Corporation of America (P. O. Box 170, Blandon, PA 19510) in Maidencreek Township, Berks County.
36-318-159. Construction of a paint spray booth by Goodhart Sons, Inc. (2515 Horseshoe Road Facility, P. O. Box 10308, Lancaster, PA 17605-0308) in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County.
67-320-027A. Installation of two lithographic printing presses by Flexi-Tech Graphics, Inc. (14 Barnhart Drive, Hanover, PA 17331) in Hanover Borough, York County.
05-323-005A. Construction of a controlled pyrolysis cleaning oven by Cannondale Corporation (R. D. 7, Friendship Road, Bedford, PA 15522) in Bedford Township, Bedford County.
Regional Office: Southwest Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality Control, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
65-305-052. Amerikohl Mining Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) for a Coal Crushing Plant at its facility located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
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.
06-304-044A. The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Fairmont Foundry, Inc. (Front and Pine Streets, Hamburg, PA 19526) for a sand reclaim operation controlled by a fabric collector in Hamburg, Berks County.
31-310-025B. The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to U. S. Silica Company (P. O. Box 187, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411) for a silica sandstone dry screening operation controlled by a fabric collector at their Keystone Plant in Brady Township, Huntingdon County.
07-305-001. The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to CQ, Inc. (One Quality Center, R. R. 2, Box 2113, Homer City, PA 15748) for an E-fuel production facility located in Snyder Township, Blair County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart Y, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
21-2011. The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit (VOC RACT) to The Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Company (P. O. Box 70, Carlisle, PA 17013) for a manganese steel castings foundry in Carlisle, Cumberland County.
67-2002. The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit (NOx RACT) to Stone Container Corporation (P. O. Box 1429, York, PA 17405-1429) for a paperboard manufacturing plant in Spring Garden Township, York County.
67-2032. The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit (VOC and NOx RACT) to Harley- Davidson Motor Company (1425 Eden Road, York, PA 17402) for a motorcycle manufacturing facility in Springettsbury Township, York County.
Regional Office: Southwest Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality Control, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
65-399-033. The Department intends to issue an air quality control operating permit to Sony Electronics Inc., (1001 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666) for cathode ray tube manufacturing ovens at its Pittsburgh Manufacturing Center located in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.
65-399-035. The Department intends to issue an air quality control operating permit to Sony Electronics, Inc., (1001 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666) for a 35V cathode ray tube manufacturing line at its Pittsburgh Manufacturing Center located in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.
63-308-036. The Department intends to issue an air quality control operating permit to General Alloys, Inc., (P. O. Box 1205, 135 West Wiley Avenue, Washington, PA 15301) for scrap aluminum remelt furnaces at its plant located in Canton Township, Washington County.
04-302-060. The Department intends to issue an air quality control operating permit to Interforest Corporation, (119 AID Drive, P. O. Box 444, Darlington, PA 16115) for a gas fired boiler at its plant located in Darlington Township, Beaver County.
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.
46-327-017. On June 5, 1996, an application was received from SPS Technologies, Inc. (Highland Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19001) for the installation of a vapor degreaser to be located in Abington Township, Montgomery County.
Applications under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations for an operating permit to comply with 25 Pa. Code § 129.91 for Reasonable Available Control Technology.
Regional Office: Southeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality Control, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
OP-09-0016A. On June 20, 1996, an application was received from PECO Energy Company (955 River Road, Bristol, PA 19057) for the construction of a Facility VOC/NOx RACT to be located in the Bristol Township, Bucks County.
Reasonably Available Control Technology; Public Hearing
Approval of Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) Plan for Hershey Chocolate USA, Hershey East Plant (Hershey East).
The Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve the RACT plan and proposes to revise the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Hershey East's chocolate candy and confectionery manufacturing facility located in Derry Township, Dauphin County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the RACT approval for the facility to comply with current regulations.
The preliminary RACT determination, if approved, will be incorporated into an operating permit for the facility and will be submitted to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's SIP.
The sources at the facility for which a RACT determination is being made include two natural gas/No. 6 fuel oil fired boilers, two natural gas fired emergency backup boilers and miscellaneous natural gas fired combustion sources. The final operating permit will contain NOx emission and fuel oil consumption limits for the two dual fuel fired boilers; natural gas consumption limits for the two backup boilers; and recordkeeping requirements.
An appointment to review the pertinent documents at the Southcentral Regional Office may be scheduled by contacting Mary DiSanto at (717) 540-5018 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is located at One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
One public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed operating permit and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held on August 14, 1996, at the Department's Southcentral Regional Office, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110 from 10 a.m. until all scheduled comments on the proposal are received.
Those wishing to comment are requested to contact Sandy Roderick at (717) 541-7969 at least 1 week in advance of the hearing to schedule their testimony. Commentors are requested to provide two written copies of their remarks at the time of the hearing. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual. Organizations are requested to designate an individual to present testimony on its behalf.
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 Sandy Roderick at (717) 541-7969 or through the AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Those unable to attend the hearing, but who wish to comment, should provide written comments to Richard Roller, Air Pollution Control Engineer, DEP, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110. These written comments should be submitted by August 14, 1996.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on July 29 at 11:30 a.m. in the Waterfront Room, DEP offices, 500 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
The hearing is for DEP to take testimony concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation's Lilly Station in Cresson Township, Cambria County.
The proposed RACT approval for the Lilly Compressor Station would approve the implementation of presumptive RACT on six ancillary sources.
A final RACT approval will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan.
Those wishing to present testimony during the hearing should contact community relations coordinator Betsy Mallison at (412) 442-4182 to register.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to do so, should contact Betsy Mallison or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Those unable to attend the hearing, but who wish to comment, should provide written comments to Bill Charlton, Chief, Engineering Services, Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Comments should be submitted by August 29.
Copies of the RACT applications and the DEP evaluations, are available for review from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in DEP's Southwest Regional Office at 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (412) 442-4000.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on July 29 at 11:45 a.m. in the Waterfront Room, DEP offices, 500 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
The hearing is for DEP to take testimony concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the Somerset State Hospital, Somerset, Somerset County.
The proposed RACT permit for the Somerset State Hospital is for the application of RACT synthetic minor consideration for the three Riley Boilers limiting their consumption of coal to 18,947 tons calculated on a 12 month running total basis. The other sources associated with the Hospital (two residential gas-fired furnaces and six emergency generators) will take presumptive RACT for maintenance and operation in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on July 29 at 9:30 a.m. in the Waterfront Room DEP offices, 500 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
The hearing is for DEP to take testimony concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for LTV Steel Company in Aliquippa, Beaver County; Koppel Steel in Koppel, Beaver County; Anchor Hocking Specialty Glass Company in Monaca, Beaver County; United Coaters in Ambridge, Beaver County and AES Beaver Valley Cogeneration facility in Monaca, Beaver County.
LTV Steel Company
The proposed RACT permit for the Aliquippa Works involves the installation of low oxides of nitrogen (Low-NOx) burners on two of three package boilers while retaining the conventional burner on the third boiler, but limiting the annual fuel usage on that unit to 200 MMCF and potential annual NOx emissions to 14 tons per year. The other small combustion sources would also be limited to annual NOx emissions.
Koppel Steel
For the Rotary Hearth furnace, Koppel proposes to employ the use of the low excess air at 10% to minimize NOx formation. For the electric arc furnace and ladle refining station, Koppel proposed the operation and maintenance in accordance with good air pollution control practice. All other sources at the facility will take the presumptive RACT provisions as described in the Department's regulations.
Anchor Hocking Specialty Glass Company
The RACT Operating Permit is for the operation of Low-NOx burners, underreport firing, and low-excess air on a melter tank, the application of presumptive RACT on the annealing and decorating lehrs, the application of presumptive RACT on the quench lehrs, and the removal of niter addition from the glass-making process by Anchor Hocking.
United Coaters
The proposed RACT permit for the Ambridge Plant is for the application of presumptive RACT to the three Cleaver Brooks Steam Boilers, and the operation of an incinerator on the emissions from the coil coating operation. This incinerator will perform with an efficiency adequate to reduce the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from the coating materials employed to a level meeting the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.52. Based upon this information, the current work practices in the cleanup and paint mixing areas, limit solvent emissions to a level for which further environmental benefit would require expenditures beyond the RACT guidelines.
AES Beaver Valley Cogeneration
The RACT approval for the installation of Energy Systems Associates (ESA) designed Low-NOX burners at the AES Beaver Valley Cogeneration facility in Monaca was amended and contains changes in emission limits. The NOx emissions from the facility were increased from 0.5 lb/mmbtu to 0.7 lb/mmbtu and from 4,238 tons per year (tpy) to 5,933 tpy.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on July 29 at 9 a.m. in the Waterfront Room, DEP Offices, 500 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
The hearing is for DEP to take testimony concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plans for the Texas Eastern Transmission Corp.'s Armagh Station in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County; Pennsylvania Electric Company's Seward Station in Seward, Indiana County; Consolidated Natural Gas Company's South Bend Compressor Station in South Bend Township, Indiana County; Information Display Technology Inc.'s Greensteel Division in Dixonville, Indiana County and T. W. Phillips Kinter Station in Rayne Township, Indiana County.
Texas Eastern Armagh Station
The proposed RACT approval for Texas Eastern's Armagh facility would approve the implementation of presumptive RACT on one ancillary source as part of its RACT plan.
Pennsylvania Electric Company's Seward Station
For Boiler 15, Pennsylvania Electric proposes the installation and operation of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SNCR). This technology should yield Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) emission rate of 0.45 lb/mmbtu.
To meet the NOx RACT requirements for boiler 14, Penelec proposes the installation and operation of Low NOX burners with an NOX emission rate of 0.5 lb/mmbtu.
For Boiler 12, Penelex proposes the implementation of bias firing operation procedures with a limited capacity factor of 50%.
The economic evaluation illustrates that the cost of mitigation for installing volatile organic compounds (VOC) reduction systems is several orders of magnitude above what the Department considers reasonable. Proposed VOC RACT is the operation and maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
For the remaining sources at the station including emergency diesels, space heaters and portable heaters, Penelec elected to comply with the presumptive RACT provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 129.93.
The Department will establish final RACT limits at a later date based on measured data collected through continuous emission monitoring.
Consolidated Natural Gas Transmission Corp.'s South Bend Station
CNGT will modify the six existing natural gas fired, Clark HLA-8 stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines at the South Bend Station by retrofitting the engines with lean emission combustion technology. This will include installation of turbochargers in addition to the modifications to the engine heads, cylinders, pistons, fuel systems, intake/exhaust manifolds and cooling systems along with other necessary changes. The high energy ignition source needed to ignite the lean air/fuel mixture will be provided by the plasma ignition system which was already installed on the engines. NOX emissions will be reduced to a range of 3-6 g/bhp-hr.
T. W. Phillips Kinter Compression Station
T. W. Phillips Kinter Compression Station has six engines all under 500 horse-power. Under the Presumptive RACT regulations 129.93(c)(3), these sources are required to permanently retard the ignition four degrees from standard full load. Ignition timing retard delays ignition of combustion to later in the power cycle, which increases the volume of combustion chamber and reduces the residence time of the combustion products. This increased volume and reduced residence time offers the potential to reduce NOX formation.
Information Display Technology Inc.'s Greensteel Division
Greensteel has satisfied its RACT requirements by replacing most VOC brand paints and cleaning solvents with water based and reduced VOC products. This change enables Greensteel to reduce potential emissions from 65 to 12 tons per year.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on July 29 at 11:45 a.m. in the Waterfront Room, DEP Offices, 500 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
The hearing is for DEP to take testimony concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the Torrance State Hospital, Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
The RACT Operating Permit approves Torrance State Hospital's proposal to limit its potential to emit to a level below the major NOX emitting facility threshold.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on July 29 at 10:45 a.m. in the Waterfront Room, DEP offices, 500 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
The hearing is for DEP to take testimony concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the Freedom Forge Corp.--Standard Steel Division, Latrobe, Westmoreland County and Fansteel Hydro Carbide, Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
Freedom Forge Corp.--Standard Steel Division
The RACT Operating Permit approves Standard Steel's proposal to limit its potential to emit to a level below the major NOX emitting facility threshold.
Fansteel Hydro Carbide
Fansteel Hydro Carbide has complied with the RACT Regulations by installing a Hobart Mixer which is designed to keep the temperature of the ingredients being mixed below the point of evaporation of heptane, a volatile organic compound (VOC). A chiller unit will also be installed to sufficiently lower the temperature of the noncontact cooling water to prevent the tungsten carbide mixture within the mixers to reach the evaporation point of heptane. The installation of the Hobart Mixer and Chiller enabled Fansteel to reduce its VOC emissions by over 50% and below the major threshold for VOCs.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on July 29 at 10 a.m. in the Waterfront Room, DEP offices, 500 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
The hearing is for DEP to take testimony concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plans for the West Penn Power's Armstrong Station, Washington Township, Armstrong County; Apollo Gas Company's Shoemaker Station in Bethel Township, Armstrong County and Vista Metals Inc.'s facility in Kittanning, Armstrong County.
West Penn Power's Armstrong Station
The RACT Plan for the West Penn Power Armstrong power station was amended and contain changes in emission limits. The volatile organic compound (VOC) emission limit was removed from the permit.
Apollo Gas Company's Shoemaker Station
Apollo Natural Gas will modify the two existing natural gas compressor engines at the Shoemaker Station. This modification includes the installation of Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) retrofit controls on the natural gas compressor engines. Apollo Natural Gas will install a high energy ignition system with upgrades on the turbocharger and associated cooling system to both engines. This will enable Apollo Natural Gas to restrict the emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to a level below the major threshold.
Vista Metals Inc.
The proposed RACT for Vista Metals Inc. Includes the installation of a Ross dryer equipped with a condenser, along with the replacement of six existing Hobart dryers and an after condenser. The approved RACT establishes a potential VOC emission rate of 35 tons per year.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on July 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the Waterfront Room, DEP offices, 500 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
The hearing is for DEP to take testimony concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the Texas Eastern Gas Transmission Corporation's Holbrook Station in Rich Hill, Greene County; Equitrans Inc.'s Compressor Stations including Harston Station, Finleyville Township, Washington County, Rogersville Station, Center Township, Greene County and Pratt Station, Waynesburg, Greene County; Washington Steel Corporation, Washington, Washington County; Flexsys America, Monongahela, Washington County; Pennsylvania Department of Welfare's Western Center, Canonsburg, Washington County; West Penn Power's Hatfield's Ferry Power Station, Monongahela Township, Greene County and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Allenport, Washington County.
Texas Eastern Gas Transmission Corporation's Holbrook Station
The plan approval is for the installation and operation of screw-in precombustion chambers on four Ingersoll Rand KVS412 engines, ignition retard on eight Cooper Bessemer GMV10S engines, the operation of Low-NOX burners on one Solar Mars turbine, and the implementation of presumptive RACT on seven ancillary sources at the Holbrook Station.
Equitrans Inc.'s Hartson Station
The RACT proposal for the Hartson Compressor Station would approve the implementation of an hours of operation limitation on three Cooper Bessemer GV-10 engines and presumptive RACT on seven ancillary sources.
Equitrans Inc.'s Rogersville Station
The RACT proposal would approve the implementation of presumptive RACT on seven ancillary sources as part of the RACT plan for the Rogersville Station.
Equitrans Inc.'s Pratt Station
The RACT proposal would approve the implementation of presumptive RACT on five Cooper Bessemer GMV-8 engines and presumptive RACT on 12 ancillary sources as part of the RACT plan for the Pratt Station.
Washington Steel Corporation
Washington Corporation's economic analysis illustrates that the cost mitigation for implementing any control option for the pickle lines exceeds the Department's guidelines for reasonableness.
For its combustion sources, Washington Steel intends to comply with the Presumptive provisions described in the Department's regulations.
Flexsys America
This RACT permit is for the continued operation of sources at the Flexsys America facility in Monongahela. Flexsys America will continue to operate this facility in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices.
Western Center
Pennsylvania Department of Welfare proposes to limit Western Center's potential to emit to a level below the major NOX emitting facility threshold through a permit condition.
West Penn Power's Hatfield Ferry Station
The RACT plan for this facility was amended and contains changes in emission limits. The volatile organic compound (VOC) emission limit was removed from the RACT permit.
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation
The Plan Approval is for the construction and operation of two combination natural gas/oil fired tube fired boilers rated at 60.5 mmbtu/hr retrofitted with Low-NOX Burners/Flue Gas Recirculation and the application of presumptive RACT to 104 ancillary sources.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on July 29 at 11 a.m. in the Waterfront Room, DEP offices, 500 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
The hearing is for DEP to take testimony concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the BP Oil Company's Greensburg Terminal, Hempfield Township; Allegheny Ludlum, Vandergrift, Westmoreland County; Texas Eastern Gas Transmission Corporation's Delmont Station, Salem Township, Westmoreland County; Consolidated Natural Gas Transmission Corporation's J. B. Tonkin Compressor Stations in Franklin Township, South Oakford in Hempfield Township, and Jeannette in Penn Township, Westmoreland County; General Carbide Corporation, Greensburg, Westmoreland County; and Elliott Company, Jeannette, Westmoreland County.
BP Oil Company's Greensburg Terminal
The RACT Permit is for a synthetic minor determination at the BP Oil Company's Greensburg Terminal. BP will continue to operate this facility in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices.
Allegheny Ludlum
This RACT permit is for the continued operation with the manufacturer specifications of the No. 1 and No. 2 boilers at the Allegheny Ludlum Vandergrift plant.
Texas Eastern Gas Transmission Corporation's Delmont Station
The proposed RACT approval for the Delmont Compressor Station would approve the operation of the Non-Selective Catalytic Reduction (NSCR) on six Ingersoll Rand KVG 410 engines, screw-in precombustors (SIPC) on four Ingersoll Rand KVS 412, and the implementation of presumptive RACT on eight ancillary sources.
Consolidated Natural Gas Transmission Corp.'s J. B. Tonkin Station
The existing natural gas compressor engine at CNGT's J. B. Tonkin Station was equipped with the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) controls at the time of engine installation. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) emissions from the engine are currently at the post RACT level.
Consolidated Natural Gas Transmission Corp.'s South Oakford Station
CNGT will modify its two existing natural gas compressor engines at the South Oakford Station by installing a high energy plasma ignition system along with modifications to the turbochargers.
Consolidated Natural Gas Transmission Corp.'s Jeannette Station
CNGT will modify the six existing natural gas compressor engines at the Jeannette Station by retarding the ignition timing on the engines in order to comply with RACT regulations. The ignition timing will also be retarded on two other natural gas engines which are used to drive auxiliary electric power generators. The station will be permanently shut down no later than December 31, 1998.
General Carbide Corporation
General Carbide Corporation processes metal carbide powders into a variety of parts used in the tooling industry. The mixture of metal carbide powders is produced through batch operations. The powdered materials are mixed with heptane, which is a volatile organic compound (VOC), to create a slurry with the blended powder. The slurry is then filtered in the drying room before the heptane is volatilized by steam heat in the drying units. General Carbide Corporation meets RACT, according to DEP, by utilizing its dryers and condensers to recapture an estimated 93% of the heptane involved with this process. General Carbide will not be required by DEP to add any additional emission controls to this process.
Elliott Company
This RACT Operating Permit approves the Elliott Company's proposal to limit its potential to emit to a level below the major NOX emitting facility threshold.
Applications received for Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015).
Regional Office: Southwest Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality Control, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
65-305-002C. The Department intends to issue an Air Quality control Plan Approval to Ratay Coal, Inc. (R. R. 1, Box 198, Penn Run, PA 15765) for a coal preparation plant at its seward tipple facility located in St. Clair Township, Westmoreland County with the following conditions.
This Plan Approval is for the reactivation and operation of a coal preparation facility owned and operated by Ratay Coal (Ratay) at the Seward Tipple located in St. Clair Township, Westmoreland County.
A. Plant Equipment:
1. Front-end loader shall be used to transfer and unload coal. Ratay shall maintain minimal amount of drops from the front-end loaders while loading coal on the trucks so as to prevent fugitive emissions.
2. All conveyors and transfer points shall be fully enclosed.
3. The crusher and screen system shall be fully enclosed.
4. Feed bin on the crusher shall have a three sided cover (including top) installed. This cover shall be sized to accommodate the front end loader bucket. The open side will be covered with strip belting.
5. The existing rotary breaker will be removed from the site.
B. Plant Roadways:
1. Plant haul road leaving from Route 711 shall be paved at the entrance and kept free from mud, dirt and other debris.
2. All blacktop roads within the terminal shall be kept clean through the use of a wet/vacuum street cleaner.
3. All roads that are not blacktop shall be surfaced with a crowned layer of slag/stone so that natural precipitation and applied water shall clean the road of fine material.
4. The scale exit road shall be paved 50 feet beyond the western end of the scale, with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP). The material will be uniformly placed and compacted.
5. The surface of all plant roadways shall be as smooth and durable as concrete or bituminous asphalt paving at all times.
6. The Stockpile road along easterly perimeter, for a distance of approximately 400 feet from SR711, shall be paved with RAP as described in special condition no. 4.
7. All roads that are not cleaned by the street cleaner shall be treated with water or chemicals to minimize the generation of dust.
8. Travel of trucks shall be limited to paved roadways.
9. That area of the plant at which the front-end loaders operate shall be kept free of dust accumulation and watered periodically to prevent fugitive emissions.
C. Truck Tarping:
1. Ratay shall require and post a notice stating that all loaded coal trucks entering or exiting the facility shall be tarped.
2. Ratay shall take appropriate measures to enforce the requirements of C1 above. Truckers failing to comply with these requirements shall be deemed by the Department as a failure by Ratay.
D. Water Spray System:
1. Ratay shall maintain and operate a Water Spray System capable of adequately watering all areas of the facility in which coal operations occur. This shall be accomplished through the use of the Water Spray Truck equipped with a pressurized spray system utilizing a 500 gallon tank with a 5 hp pump producing 100 psi, a hose hookup for attachment of a fire hose with a high pressure spray nozzle, and a pressurized spray bar with 1/4 inch nozzles mounted on the rear of the truck for roadway spraying.
2. Under no circumstances shall coal be stockpiled or loaded in an area of the plant which is not adequately watered as to prevent fugitive emissions.
3. If the Water Spray Truck is not fully operational, then Ratay shall discontinue additional coal crushing and/or stockpiling operations. The Ratay shall inform the Department of the breakdown of the Water Spray Truck within 1 hour.
4. A permanent weatherized water spray system shall be installed, maintained and operated at all times that the facility is in operation. The facility shall not receive, process or ship coal at any time that the water spray system is not capable of operation (for example, freezing weather). The water spray system shall be capable of wetting the following:
A. All crushing and screening equipment.
B. All conveyor transfer points.
C. All raw and processed coal stock piles.
D. Plant entrance and exit roadways for the first 250 feet.
The water spray system shall consist of permanent underground piping, permanent elevated indexing spray heads for roads and storage areas, and permanent spray bars on the process equipment and transfer points. The system shall be weatherized.
E. Wind Barriers:
1. Ratay shall construct and maintain a Dustamer Windscreen System surrounding the entire perimeter of the processing/storage area to control fugitive dust emissions. The only exception will be over the drainage swale on the western side of the site. At this location the windscreen will be placed at the eastern end of the swale. The windscreen toward the Conrail tracks will be placed on the eastern side of the ponds.
2. The height of the raw and processed coal storage piles shall not exceed 16 feet. The height of the Dustamer Windscreen System must equal or exceed 16 feet.
F. Operational Limitations and Reporting:
1. Coal throughput at the Seward Facility shall not exceed 31,250 tons per quarter and 125,000 tons per year as stated in the application.
2. The operating schedule for the facility shall not exceed 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks/year and 2,000 hrs/yr.
3. Ratay shall submit to the Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 quarterly reports of coal throughput at the Seward facility, broken down by month, not later than 30 days after the close of each calendar quarter.
4. Raw coal storage piles combined capacity shall not exceed 2,000 tons.
5. Processed coal storage piles combined capacity shall not exceed 1,000 tons.
G. Truck Tire Wash Station:
1. Ratay shall construct and maintain a truck wash station. All trucks leaving the site shall use the wash station. This wash station shall be designed, constructed and operated to prevent the drag-out of materials onto the public road.
H. Dustfall Monitoring:
1. Dustfall monitoring shall be conducted on a monthly basis at a minimum of four sampling locations acceptable to the Department.
2. Dustfall jar analysis shall be conducted in accordance with procedures approved by the Department and data submitted shall include total dustfall (in of ton/sq. mile/month) and percent coal dust.
3. Dustfall jars shall have sufficient distilled water and glycol to prevent dryness or freezing as weather conditions dictate.
4. Ratay shall submit the dustfall results to the Regional Office on a quarterly basis, broken down by sampling site and month, not later than 30 days after the close of each calendar quarter.
I. General
1. Nothing contained in this Plan Approval shall be construed as limiting the Department's authority to take enforcement action if the Department finds that the operation of the Ratay Coal, Seward Tipple is causing or contributing to air pollution.
2. If Ratay fails to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this Plan Approval or any subsequent operating permit or any applications, as amended, for these authorizations that shall constitute sufficient grounds for denial or revocation of any authorization in effect.
The application may be reviewed at the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A 30-day period will exist for the submission of comments from the date of this publication.
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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 (DEP), Bureau of Air Quality. Persons wishing to file protests or comments on the proposed plan approval have 30 days to submit the protests 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.
10-323-003. The Department received a plan approval application for construction of two paint burn-off ovens (64,450 paint trays/yr) by Spang & Company, Magnetics Division (796 East Butler Road, Box 391, Butler, PA 16003-0391), in East Butler Boro, Butler County.
42-302-028. The Department received a plan approval application for modification of an existing wood fired boiler to improve combustion efficiency and the addition of a fly ash collector by Kane Handle Company, Division of Ames (Box 1774, Parkersburg, WV 26101) in Kane, McKean County.
43-318-031. The Department received a plan approval application for operation of a spray-up fiberglass operation (2,750 truck front ends/yr) by Jones Performance Products, Inc. (1 Jones Way, P. O. Box 563, West Middlesex, PA 16159), in West Middlesex, Mercer County.
MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District mining office indicated above each application. Where a 401 water quality certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for such certification.
Written comments or objections, or requests for informal conferences on applications, may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
Where any of the mining activities listed below will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. Such NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52 and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity and pH. In addition to the above, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chs. 93 and 95). Persons or agencies which have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the above-mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on those requirements.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor, application number, a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
District Mining Operations, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Coal Applications Received
03950112. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Application received for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine with a coal preparation/processing facility located in Madison Township, Armstrong County, proposed to affect 55.0 acres. Receiving streams four unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek. Application received June 6, 1996.
65960108. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Application received for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Unity and Ligonier Townships, Westmoreland County, proposed to affect 105.8 acres. A social and economic justification is included. Receiving streams unnamed tributaries to Indian Camp Run, Indian Camp Run, Ninemile Run; unnamed tributaries to Fourmile Run, Fourmile Run; unnamed tributaries to Sawmill Run, Sawmill Run, Ninemile Run, Loyalhanna Creek. Application received June 7, 1996.
District Mining Operations, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Noncoal Applications Received
04960302. Midland Slag Processors (303 A Smith's Ferry Road, Midland, PA 15059). Application received for commencement, operation and reclamation of a noncoal (slag) surface mine located in Ohiosville Borough, Beaver County, proposed to affect 31.9 acres. Receiving streams Upper Dry Run to Ohio River. Application received June 17, 1996.
65900402R. Davison Sand & Gravel Co. (400 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068). NPDES renewal application received for a large noncoal site located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Receiving streams Tanney Hollow; unnamed tributary to Conemaugh River; Harbridge Run; unnamed tributary to Harbridge Run. Renewal application received June 13, 1996.
26900306R. Davison Sand & Gravel Co. (400 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068). NPDES renewal application received for a large noncoal site located in Connellsville Township, Fayette County. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Connell Run. Renewal application received June 13, 1996.
3472SM14R. Davison Sand & Gravel Co. (400 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068). NPDES renewal application received for a large noncoal site located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Ninemile Run. Renewal application received June 13, 1996.
The following Dam Safety and Encroachment permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for water quality certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317, as well as relevant State requirements. Initial requests for 401 certification will be published concurrently with the permit application. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Safety or Encroachment Permit or the approval of Environmental Assessments must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
DEP Central Office: Bureau of Dams, Waterways and Wetlands, 400 Market Street, Floor 6, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, telephone (717) 783-1384.
D38-101. Dam. LGH Construction, 530 West Trout Run Road, Ephrata, PA 17522. To construct, operate and maintain a dam across a tributary to Tulpehocken Creek located approximately 1/2 mile north of Route 422 and 2 miles west of Myerstown for the purpose of stormwater detention for the Arbor Gate Development in Jackson Township, Lebanon County.
Southwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
E02-1153. Encroachment. Schmid, Walter, 5833 Irishtown Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102. To construct and maintain a 504 foot stream enclosure extension in Lick Run for purpose of developing a parcel located on Baptist Road, approximately 700 feet from Horning Road (Bridgeville, PA Quadrangle N: 17.0 inches; W: 2.5 inches) in Bethel Park Borough, Allegheny County.
E02-1154. Encroachment. Partridge, Don B. and Ellen R., 3347 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2421. To place and maintain approximately 300--400 c.y. of fill around an existing building and to construct and maintain a drain system at same site, within the floodway of Girty's Run, located on the west side of Babcock Boulevard, 0.5 mile north of Siebert Road (Emsworth, PA Quadrangle N: 6.3 inches; W: 2.8 inches) in Ross Township, Allegheny County.
E02-1155. Encroachment. Tonomo Marine Inc., 36 Allegheny Sq., Glassport, PA 15045. To operate and maintain a barge cleaning and repairing facility at Mile Marker 18.8 in the Monongahela River (Glassport, PA Quadrangle N: 12.4 inches; W: 2.7 inches) in Glassport Borough, Allegheny County.
E03-333-A1. Encroachment. Freeport Terminals Inc., P. O. Box 72, Freeport, PA 16226. To reissue Permit No. E03-333 to construct and maintain approximately 400 l.f. of steel bulkhead with riprap protection to protect two existing barge docks and to operate and maintain the two existing barge docks along the right bank Allegheny River located approximately 6,000 feet upstream from the Route 356 bridge (Freeport, PA Quadrangle N: 9.15 inches; W: 6.95 inches) in Freeport Borough, Armstrong County.
E63-415. Encroachment. Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676. To construct and maintain two multispan steel girder bridges, one with a clear span of 207 feet and an underclearance of 104 feet in an unnamed tributary to Taylor's Run and one with a clear span of 180 feet and an underclearance of 102.5 feet over Taylor's Run, for the purpose of constructing section 52D of the Mon/Fayette Expressway (Monongahela, PA Quadrangle N: 8.5 inches; W: 9.0 inches) in Carroll Township, Washington County.
E65-633. Encroachment. DCNR, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. To construct and maintain a 30- foot span bridge with wood decking supported by gabion baskets over Camp Run for the use of snow mobiles in Forbes State Forest (Seven Springs, PA Quadrangle N: 17.5 inches; W: 9.25 inches) in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County.
Applications filed under the act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 842, No. 365) (35 P. S. §§ 631--641) relating to the acquisition of rights to divert waters of the Commonwealth.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6899.
WA 10-913A. Subsidiary water allocation. Connoquenessing Borough Authority (CBA), 228 Constitution Avenue, P. O. Box 215, Connoquenessing, PA 16027-0215. This proposal involves the right to continue to obtain water from the Pennsylvania American Water Company, in the projected amount of 143,200 gpd. The CBA is a general purpose authority whose principal function is to operate and maintain a water distribution system that serves Connoquenessing Borough and portions of Connoquenessing Township, Butler County.
Type of Facility: General purpose Authority
Consulting Engineer: Donald H. Warnick, The Warnick Company, Inc., 226 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001-1334.
ACTIONS
The Department of Environmental Protection 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)).
These actions of the Department may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483, by any aggrieved person under the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514); 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law). Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Department's regulations governing practice and procedure before the Board may be obtained from the Board.
Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Permits Issued
Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, telephone (717) 327-3664.
NPDES Permit No. PA0114324. Sewerage. Herbert Morgan, R. D. 2, Box D-38, Canton, PA 17724. Has been approved for renewal to discharge from facility located in Canton Township, Bradford County to tributary to Towanda Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PAG044878. Sewerage. Harold T. and Shirley Mann, P. O. Box 41, Drifting, PA 16834. Has been approved to discharge from facility located in Cooper Township, Clearfield County to Basin Run.
NPDES Permit No. PAG044875. Sewerage. Mark R. Young, R. R. 2, Box 2569, Nescopeck, PA 18635. Has been approved to discharge from facility located in Mifflin Township, Columbia County to unnamed tributary to Tenmile Run.
NPDES Permit No. PAG044874. Sewerage. Daniel J. and Christina M. Ertel, 534 Northway Road Extension, Williamsport, PA 17701. Has been approved to discharge from facility located in Hepburn Township, Lycoming County.
NPDES Permit No. PA0114936. Sewerage. B.C.I. Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 398, Coalport, PA 16627-0398. Is authorized to discharge from facility located in Irvona Borough, Clearfield County to receiving waters named Clearfield Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PAG044872. Sewerage. David A. Trautner, 4742 Bloomingrove Road, Williamsport, PA 17701. Has been approved to renew permit for single family residence to facility located in Hepburn Township, Lycoming County.
NPDES Permit No. PA0026310. Sewerage. Clearfield Municipal Authority, 107 East Market Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. Is authorized to discharge from facility located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County to receiving waters named west branch Susquehanna River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0114570. Industrial waste. Science Park Recreation Association, Box 1221, State College, PA 16804. Is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Ferguson Township, Centre County to receiving waters named unnamed tributary of Big Hollow.
NPDES Permit No. PA0008800. Industrial waste. Westfield Tanning Company, 360 Church Street, Westfield, PA 16950. Has been approved to discharge from facility located in Westfield Borough, Tioga County.
NPDES Permit No. PA0009270. Industrial waste. Amendment No. 1. Heinz Pet Products, 6670 Low Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Has been approved to discharge from facility located in South Centre Township, Columbia County.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
NPDES Permit No. PA0217310. Industrial waste, SPEDD, Inc., 12300 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Cowanshannock Township Industrial Site, Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County to Cowanshannock Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0026981. Sewerage, City of Duquesne, 12 South Second Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at City of Duquesne Sewage Treatment Plant, City of Duquesne, Allegheny County to Thompson Run.
NPDES Permit No. PA0027243. Sewerage, North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority, 11265 Center Highway, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 is authorized to discharge from a facility located in Youghiogheny STP, North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County to Youghiogheny River.
NPDES Permit No. PA0027430. Sewerage, City of Jeannette Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 168, Jeannette, PA 15644 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Jeannette Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Jeannette, Westmoreland County to Brush Creek.
NPDES Permit No. PA0205281. Sewerage, New Sewickley Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 65, Freedom, PA 15042-0065 is authorized to discharge from a facility located at Tri-County Commerce Park Sewage Treatment Plant, New Sewickley Township, Beaver County to unnamed tributary of North Fork Big Sewickley Creek.
Notices of Intent for Coverage Under NPDES General Permit for Construction Activities and Department Final Actions
Allegheny County Conservation District: District Manager, 875 Greentree Rd., Rm. 208 Acacia Bldg., Pittsburgh, PA 15220, telephone (412) 921-1999.
Blair County Conservation District: District Manager, 1407 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, telephone (814) 696-0877.
Bradford County Conservation District: District Manager, R. R. 5, Box 5030C, Stoll Nat. Res. Ctr., Towanda, PA 18848, telephone (717) 265-5539.
Centre County Conservation District: District Manager, 414 Holmes Ave. Ste. 4, Bellefonte, PA 16823, telephone (814) 355-6817.
Crawford County Conservation District: District Manager, 154 Park Ave. Plaza, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 724-1793.
Delaware County Conservation District: District Manager, 1521 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA 19063, telephone (610) 892-9484.
Indiana County Conservation District: District Manager, 251 Rte. 286, N., Ag. Service Ctr., Indiana, PA 15701, telephone (412) 463-7702.
Jefferson County Conservation District: District Manager, R. R. 5 Service Ctr., Brookville, PA 15825, telephone (814) 849-7463.
Lehigh County Conservation District, District Manager, Lehigh Ag. Ctr., Ste. 102, 4184 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA 18104, telephone (610) 820-3398.
Luzerne County Conservation District: District Manager, Courthouse Annex, 5 Water Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, telephone (717) 825-1844.
Mercer County Conservation District: District Manager, R. R. 2, Box 2055, Mercer, PA 16137, telephone (412) 662-2242.
Montgomery County Conservation District: District Manager, 1015 Bridge Rd., Ste. B, Collegeville, PA 19426, telephone (610) 489-4506.
Warren County Conservation District: District Manager, 609 Rouse Home Ave., Suite 203, Youngsville, PA 16317, telephone (814) 563-3117.
Washington County Conservation District: District Manager, 602 Courthouse Sq., Washington, PA 15301, telephone (412) 228-6774.
York County Conservation District: District Manager, 118 Pleasant Acres Rd., York, PA 17402, telephone (717) 840-7430.
The following parties have submitted Notices of Intent for coverage under NPDES General Permit PAG-2, General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater From Construction Activities. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection will authorize, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the general permit, the discharge of stormwater from eligible new and existing discharges.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office noted above.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream
PAR10A178 Eileen Moore
3901 Washington Rd., Ste. 301
McMurray, PA 15317Allegheny Co.
City of PittsburghUNT to Saw Mill PAR100639 FBG Development Co.
5506 6th Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602Blair Co.
Allegheny Twp.UNT to Beaver Dam
and Brush RunPAR100641 Babcock Lumber Co.
5410 6th Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602Blair Co.
Greenfield Twp.Polecat Run PAR100642 Allegheny Twp. Sewer and Water Authority
3131 Old 6th Ave. Rd.
Duncansville, PA 16635Blair Co.
Allegheny Twp.Burgoon and UNT to
Beaver Dam Br.PAR100643 Northern Blair Sewer Authority
R. D. 4, Box 236A
Tyrone, PABlair Co.
Snyder and Antis Twps.Ltl. Juniata and
Hutchison RunPAR100807 CBCEDA, Stoll Natural Resources Center
R. R. 5, Box 5030G
Towanda, PABradford Co.
Wysox Twp.Susquehanna River PAR10F054 Penn State University
Office of Physical Plant
University Park, PA 16802Centre Co.
College Twp.Big Hollow PAR102309 Scott's Development Co.
4045 W. 12th St.
Erie, PA 16505Crawford Co.
Vernon Twp.UNT to
Vanhorne RunPAR10J082 Best Buy
7075 Flying Cloud Dr.
Eden Praire, MN 55344Delaware Co.
Springfield Twp.Stoney Crk. PAR10J071 Sisters of St. Francis
606 Convent Rd.
Aston, PA 19014Delaware Co.
Aston Twp.West Br. Chester PAR10J080 Township of Radnor
301 Iven Ave.
Wayne, PA 19087Delaware Co.
Radnor Twp.Little Darby PAR10J076 Eastern College
10 Fairview Rd.
St. Davids, PA 19087Delaware Co.
Radnor Twp.Gulph Crk. PAR103127 Albert Morganti
130 Sandro Dr.
Indiana, PAIndiana Co.
White Twp.Two Lick Crk. PAR103317 National Fuel Gas
P. O. Box 2081
Erie, PAJefferson Co.
Snyder Twp.Bashdad Run PAR10Q076 Washington Township
P. O. Box 27
Slatedale, PA 18079Lehigh Co.
Washington Twp.Trout Crk. PAR10R085 Dr. Joseph Lombardo
16 Broad St.
Pittston, PA 18640Luzerne Co.
Jenkins Twp.Mun. Storm Sewer PAR10R090 Greater Pittston
Chamber of Commerce
Box 704
Pittston, PALuzerne Co.
Yatesville Boro.Mun. Storm Sewer PAR104323 Emmanuel Christian Church
P. O. Box 428
Stoneboro, PA 16153Mercer Co.
New Vernon Twp.UNT to Ltl.
Shenango RiverPAR10T267 Renovations by Design
P. O. Box J
Newtown Sq., PA 19703Montgomery Co.
U. Pottsgrove Twp.Sprogels Run PAR107202 Lightning Oil Co. LTD
225A Swede Rd.
Tidioute, PA 16351Warren Co.
Triumph Twp.Gordon Run PAR10W068 Bentworth School Dist.
P. O. Box 610
Ellsworth, PA 15331Washington Co.
Bentleyville Boro.Pigeon Crk. PAR10Y212 J. William Warehime
251 Frederick St.
Hanover, PA 17331York Co.
Heidleburg Twp.UNT to Codorus Crk. PAR10Y214 Scott and Jennifer Taylor
9281 Camp Rd.
Red Lion, PA 17356York Co.
York Twp. and
Dallastown Boro.UNT to
Barshinger Crk.PAR10Y215 John Toase Inc.
Box 37A, R. D. 1
Glen Rock, PA 17327York Co.
N. Freedom Boro.S. Br. Codorus Crk. PAR10Y216 Nicholas Spagnola
484 Edgehill Rd.
York, PA 17403York Co.
York Twp.UNT to Mill Crk. Northcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-0000, telephone (717) 327-3664.
NPDES Facility Facility Stream SIC No. Name and Address Location Name PAR144801 NGC Industries Inc.
P. O. Box 338
Milton, PA 17847Union
White Deer Twp.Unnamed tributary to
West Branch of
Susquehanna2631 PAR214820 North American Refractories Co.
P. O. Box 56
Curwensville, PA 16833Clearfield
Pike Twp.Roaring Run to
Anderson Creek CWF3255 PAR134805 Howes Leather Corporation
P. O. Box 57 Cooper Road
Curwensville, PA 16833Clearfield
Curwensville Boro.West Branch of
Susquehanna3111
NOI Received and Final Actions Under NPDES General Permits
Coverage under the General Permits issued under the for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program to discharge wastewaters to waters of the Commonwealth.
Applicable NPDES No. GP No. Facility Name and Address Facility Location Stream Name PAG043549 4 Brian L. Kanock
Box 775 Grist Mill Rd.
R. D. 2
Boyertown, PA 19512Berks
Douglass Twp.Ironstone Creek PAG043550 4 Norman Sigel
R. D. 6, Box 187A
Bedford, PA 15522-9806Bedford
Cumberland ValleySand Spring Run PAG043551 4 Jerry Bolyard
Route 3, Box 35A
Clearville, PA 15535Bedford
SouthhamptonLost Run
The following NPDES Individual Permits for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities have been issued.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream
PAS10R020 Anthony Biago
456 South Main Road
Mountaintop, PA 18707Luzerne County
Wright TownshipBig Wapwallopen Creek PAS10S041 Monroe County Fireman's Association
668 Hanover Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103Monroe County
Hamilton TownshipMcMichaels Creek PAS10U045 New Orchard Estates, Inc.
8 Center Square
Easton, PA 18042Northampton County
Palmer and Bethlehem Twps.Lehigh River PAS10V014 Chris Hansen
1 Scenic Drive
Highlands, NJ 07732Pike County
Lehman TownshipLittle Bushkill Creek Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, telephone (610) 832-6130.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream
PAS10-G117 Joseph Neilson, Owner
526 Dennis Lane
Hockessin, DE 19707East Nottingham Twp.
Chester CountyLittle Elk Creek
Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Northcentral Regional Office: 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Grit Building, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WQM Permit No. 164I3-T1. Industrial waste. United Water Pennsylvania, Inc., 4211 East Park Circle, P. O. Box 4151, Harrisburg, PA 17111-0151. Has been approved to transfer from Bloomsburg Water Company to United Water Pennsylvania Inc., there located in Hemlock Township, Columbia County.
WQM Permit No. 1496401. Amendment No. 1, Sewerage. Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority, 170 Irish Hollow Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Has had an amendment approved to permit. The location is Spring Township, Centre County.
Plan approval granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20).
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
Location: Pine Township, Allegheny County, McCandless Township, 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford, PA 15090.
Approval of an Act 537 Plan Update for the Township of Pine. Project involves the construction of a conveyance and collection system for the entire township. Treatment will occur at the existing Pike Creek Sewage Treatment Plant which is owned and operated by the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority and discharges to Pine Creek. The Department's review of the sewage facilities update has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
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Notice of Emergency Response
Darnley Site
Greene Township, Beaver CountyThe Department of Environmental Protection (Department) under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1304) (HSCA), initiated an emergency response at the Darnley Site. The response was undertaken under section 501(a) and (g) of HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.501(a) and (g)).
The Darnley Site is located off of Francis Drive in Greene Township, Beaver County. The site is the former location of a Petroleum Recovery Service. Approximately 39 tanks and 12,000 fifty-five gallon drums of waste materials accumulated at the site by the operator. The Department issued an Order to the owner requiring him to cease operations and remove all wastes from the site; however the owner has not complied with the Order. In March, waste materials from the site leaked into a nearby stream, prompting local and county emergency crews to respond to the site and take corrective actions to contain the spill.
The Department determined that the site posed a threat to human health, safety and the environment. The majority of the containers onsite are leaking and there is no containment around the containers. Waste materials are migrating offsite to the nearby stream and into the site soils. The stream is a tributary to Mill Creek, which is a Pennsylvania Fish Commission stocked trout stream. All of the homes in the area of the site obtain their drinking water from individual home wells; several homes are within 500 feet of the site property boundary. Potential exists for contamination of drinking water wells from waste migrating to the groundwater. A direct contact threat exists to individuals coming into contact with the on-site wastes, contaminated soils and contaminated sediments. There is also a threat to farm animals downstream of the site that use the tributary as a drinking source.
To eliminate these threats, the Department hired a contractor to: secure all leaking containers onsite; contain all waste materials from migrating offsite; sample all waste materials; remove all waste materials to a treatment, recycling or disposal facility; excavate visibly contaminated soils; and remove all contaminated soils to a treatment or disposal facility. After the visibly contaminated soils are contaminated excavated, the contractor will sample site soils to assure that all contaminated soils are removed.
The Department considered the following for the remediation of this site:
1. Alternative 1: No action. The Department will not initiate any action to eliminate the threats posed by the leaking containers at the site and the associated offsite migration of waste materials. The wastes remain a source of direct contact and offsite migration.
2. Alternative 2: Sampling of site wastes, excavation of contaminated soils, off-removal of all wastes and contaminated soils to a TSD facility. This action involves excavation of the stained soils area and removal of the excavated soils and waste materials to an offsite facility for disposal and/or recycling. All leaking containers will be stabilized and spills will be cleaned up.
3. Alternative 3: Address only the leaking drums and tanks, clean up spilled waste materials, place a fence around the site. This action involves overpacking and/or draining only the containers that are currently leaking. A fence is placed around the site to eliminate the threat of direct contact. Waste materials from the leaking containers are shipped offsite for disposal or recycling. Wastes that have accumulated in pools on site are cleaned up and disposed of offsite. This alternative eliminates the threat of direct contact and on-going release of contaminants. The remaining drums continue to pose a threat of release and a threat of fire/explosion. The contaminated soils remain as a source of offsite migration of contaminants to surface and groundwater. The potential for migration of contaminants to drinking water supplies in the area increases overtime.
This notice is provided under section 505(b) and 506(b) of HSCA (35 P. S. §§ 6020.505(b) and 6020.506(b)). The administrative record containing the information that forms the basis and documents the selection of the response is available for public review and comment. The administrative record is located at the Department's Southwest Regional Office at 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 and is available for review Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 4 p.m.
The administrative record will be open for comment until October 15, 1996. Persons may submit written comments to the record during this time only, by sending them to Terry E. Goodwald, at the Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 or by delivering them to this office in person.
In addition, persons may present oral comments for inclusion in the record, at a public hearing on Wednesday, August 28, 1996, at 7 p.m. at the Hookstown Grange. Persons wishing to present comments must register with Betsy Mallison before Monday, August 26 by telephone at (412) 442-4182 or in writing at 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to do so should contact Betsy Mallison or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Notice of Prompt Interim Response
Reiter Mine Shaft Site
Penn Hills Township, Allegheny CountyThe Department of Environmental Protection (Department), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1304) (HSCA), initiated an interim response at the Reiter Mine Shaft Site. This response was undertaken under section 505(b) of HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.505(b)).
The Reiter Mine Shaft is located off of Reiter Road in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County. The site was the former location of an air shaft and power substation to the inactive Newfield Deep Mine. Leaking electrical transformers, circuit breakers and other electrical equipment containing PCBs (polychlorinated biphynols), were left onside and abandoned after the mine shaft was closed and sealed. The Department was informed by the local Police Department that vandals shot holes in one of the transformers and knocked oil pans off of the circuit breakers causing several hundreds of gallons of PCB oils to spill onto the ground.
The Department determined that the site posed a threat to human health, safety and the environment. The site is located in a densely populated area near schools, parks and playgrounds. Vandalism is a reoccurring problem at the site and is expected to continue in the future. A direct contact threat exists to individuals coming into contact with the PCBs in the oil and soils. The potential existed for offsite migration of the PCBs to Thompson Run which is considered a warm waters fishery and a potable water source.
To eliminate the threats posed by the site, the Department hired its Interim Response contractor to excavate the contaminated soils, sample and secure the leaking electrical equipment and ship the materials offsite to a disposal facility. Upon completion of this response action, all threats associated with the site will be eliminated.
The Department considered the following alternatives for the remediation of this site:
1. Alternative 1: No Action. The Department would not initiate any action to eliminate the threats posed by the PCBs at the site. The PCBs would remain as a source of direct contact and offsite migration.
2. Alternative 2: Excavation and offsite disposal of contaminated soils, offsite removal of electrical equipment. This action would involve taking action to stabilize the materials and containers followed by removal for offsite disposal or recycling. Contaminated soils will be excavated and removed offsite for disposal.
This notice is being provided under sections 505(b) and 506(b) of HSCA (35 P. S. §§ 6020.505(b) and 6020.506(b)). The administrative record which contains the information that forms the basis and documents the selection of the response action is available for public review and comment. The administrative record is located at the Department's Southwest Regional Office at 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 and is available for review Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The administrative record will be open for comment until October 14. Persons may submit written comments into the record during this time only, by sending them to Terry E. Goodwald at the Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by delivering them to this office in person.
In addition, persons may present oral comments for inclusion in the administrative record, at a public hearing on August 27 at 7 p.m. in the Penn Hills Municipal Building, 12245 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA. Persons wishing to present comments must register with Betsy Mallison before August 26 by telephone at (412) 442-4182 or in writing at the above address.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to do so, should contact Betsy Mallison or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
License issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations for license to transport hazardous waste.
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, P. O. Box 8471, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8471.
Stat, Inc., P. O. Box 1443, Lenoir, NC 28645; License No. PA-AH 0532; license issued June 27, 1996.
Renewal licenses issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations for license to transport hazardous waste.
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, P. O. Box 8471, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8471.
GemChem, Inc., P. O. Box 384, Lititz, PA 17543; License No. PA-AH 0259; license issued June 6, 1996.
Amended license issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations for license to transport hazardous waste.
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, P. O. Box 8471, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8471.
GemChem, Inc., P. O. Box 384, Lititz, PA 17543; License No. PA-AH 0259; amended license issued June 20, 1996.
Permits issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4588.
Permit No. 601913. (Modification). John C. Krone Sr. Farm, Glen Rock Sewer Authority (P. O. Box 116, Glen Rock, PA 17327). Application for modification of an agricultural utilization site for adding 21.9 acres to a site in Springfield and Shrewsbury Townships, York County. Permit issued in the Regional Office June 25, 1996.
Permit No. 101642. Berky's Dumpster Service, (Dennis P. Berky), 26 Sycamore Road, Douglassville, PA 19518. Application for construction of a transfer station in Ruscombmanor Township, Berks County. Permit issued in the Regional Office June 24, 1996.
Permits reissued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, telephone (717) 327-3653.
Permit No. 101125 (Permit Reissuance). Lycoming County Transfer Station, Lycoming County Commissioners (Courthouse, 48 W. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701). Operation of a transfer station, formerly Bower County Transfer, located in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Permit reissued, to new operator, in the regional office June 20, 1996.
Permits issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6848.
A. 101397. Homestand Land Corporation, Greentree Landfill, 635 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846, located in Fox Township, Elk County.
An Equivalency Review determination to allow the use of de-inking sludge as a daily cover material in place of daily cover soil, based on the successful completion of a demonstration project approved in a January 29, 1996. A major permit modification was approved in the Regional Office on June 19, 1996.
Permits issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
Permit Modification No. 100281, Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., 3 Greenwood Square, 3329 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. Permit Modification to approve clay loam for daily and intermediate cover, specific foam materials under certain conditions as daily cover, foundry/refractory materials for daily cover meeting specific criteria, and construction/demolition material as daily cover meeting specific criteria. The following are conditionally approved pending demonstrations: sludge derived synthetic soils for daily cover and as the lower 6 inch layer of intermediate cover meeting Class 1 sludge requirements, conditioned coal flyash for daily cover and as the lower 6 inch layer of intermediate cover, foundry/refractory material meeting specific criteria as the lower 6 inch layer of intermediate cover, recycled paper de-inking sludge as daily cover, and specific spray on materials as daily cover. This modification is for the Greenridge Reclamation Landfill located in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Permit modification issued in the Regional Office on June 25, 1996.
Permit No. 101421. Shade Township Waste Management Facility, Resource Conservation Corp., R. D. 1, Box 305, Cairnbrook, PA 15924. Modification to gas management system at municipal waste landfill in Shade Township, Somerset County. Modification issued in the Regional Office on June 25, 1996.
Permit I. D. No. 300615. Fern Valley Disposal Site, Duquesne Light Company, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA 15297. Major modification to satisfy the repermitting requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 287.115 for the operation of a residual waste disposal facility in Jefferson Borough, Allegheny County. Permit issued in the Regional Office on June 11, 1996.
Permits issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (35 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, telephone (717) 826-2516.
I. D. No. 101505. Pine Grove Hauling Company (Coldren Sanitation, Inc.), Rockwood Center, R. R. 3, Box 3734, Pottsville, PA 17901. A Major Permit Modification, authorizing the following operational changes, the approval to process Form S-Type Municipal-Like Residual Waste; the installation of an overhead enclosure to provide protection from the elements in accommodating the loading of municipal waste transfer trailers; the approval of an increase in truck traffic into and out of the transfer facility permit area; the installation of an additional drive-through gate to access a new employe parking area; and the approval to increase the operating hours of the facility from 5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for this municipal waste transfer facility, located in Port Clinton Borough, Schuylkill County. The permit modification was issued in the Regional Office on April 16, 1996.
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.
Regional Office: Southcentral Regional Office, Air Quality Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
01-303-007. On June 12, 1996, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Valley Quarries, Inc. (P. O. Box J, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for the construction of a portable asphalt plant controlled by a fabric collector at their Gettysburg Quarry in Cumberland Township, Adams County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart I, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
06-303-025. On June 11, 1996, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Cyclean--PA (P. O. Box 8, Concordville, PA 19331) for the construction of a bituminous asphalt plant with a fabric collector and thermal oxidizer in Bethel Township, Berks County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart I, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
22-312-024A. On June 12, 1996, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Eldorado Properties Corp. (P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105) for the installation of two bottom loading fuel racks controlled by vapor recovery units at their Lucknow Terminal in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. The sources are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart XX, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
28-323-010. On June 11, 1996, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Grove North America (P. O. Box 21, Shady Grove, PA 17256) for the installation of two hard chromium electroplating tanks controlled by two mist eliminator and composite mesh-pad systems at their Quincy Plant in Quincy Township, Franklin County. The sources are subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart N, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
36-318-158. On June 11, 1996, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Conestoga Wood Specialties, Inc. (P. O. Box 158, East Earl, PA 17519-0158) for the construction of a surface coating operation in East Earl Township, Lancaster County.
38-307-031G. On June 11, 1996, the Department issued a Plan Approval to CMI-Tech Cast, Inc. (640 South Cherry Street, Myerstown, PA 17067) for the construction of two wax burn-out furnaces controlled by afterburners at their Investment Casting Building in Myerstown Borough, Lebanon County.
67-318-117. On June 12, 1996, the Department issued a Plan Approval to Mastercraft Specialties, Inc. (800 Maple Street, Red Lion, PA 17356) for the installation of a toner spray booth in Red Lion Borough, York County.
06-319-099D. On June 20, 1996, the Department issued a Plan Approval to General Battery Corporation (P. O. Box 13995, Reading, PA 19612-3995) for the construction of a lead/acid battery manufacturing facility with a wet scrubber and fabric collector at their SLI plant in Laureldale/Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart KK, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
Regional Office: Southwest Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
11-305-032. On June 10, 1996, a plan approval expiration date was extended to January 1, 1997, for Senate Coal Mines, Inc. (P. O. Box 972, Latrobe, PA 15650) for a coal refuse processing system at its facility located in Adams Township, Cambria County.
03-000-027. On June 10, 1996, a plan approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1996, for GPU Generation Corporation (1001 Broad Street, Johnstown, PA 15907) for a steam electric generator at its facility located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County.
32-000-055. On June 10, 1996, a plan approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1996, for GPU Generation Corporation (1001 Broad Street, Johnstown, PA 15907) for Low NOx burners on boilers at its facility located in Center Township, Indiana County.
63-313-017A. On June 10, 1996, a plan approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1996, for Flexsys America L. P. (829 Route 481, Monongahela, PA 15063) for a biofilter at its facility located in Carroll Township, Washington County.
32-000-059. On June 10, 1996, a plan approval expiration date was extended to October 1, 1996, for GPU Generation Corporation (1001 Broad Street, Johnstown, PA 15907) for Conemaugh Station NOx Sources at its facility located in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
63-302-043. On May 30, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation (1 Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Drive, Allenport, PA 15412) for boiler no. 2 at its Allenport Plant located in Allenport Borough, Washington County.
63-305-020A. On June 10, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc. (P. O. Box 234, Belle Vernon, PA 15012) for a pebble lime loading/unloading system at their plant located in Donora Borough, Washington County.
Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6940.
25-307-034. On June 6, 1996, a plan approval was issued to EMI Company (603 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16501) for a dust collector on the In-liner molding line in Erie, Erie County.
25-313-056. On June 10, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Mallinckrodt Chemical, Calsicat Division (1707 Gaskell Rd., Erie, PA 16503) for a new blender at the maleic plant in Erie, Erie County.
MINING ACTIVITY ACTIONS Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 water quality certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 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).
District Mining Operations, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Coal Permits Issued
65920104T. Mehalic Brothers (R. D. 3, Box 296, Latrobe, PA 15650). Transfer issued from Amerikohl Mining, Inc. to Mehalic Brothers of a bituminous surface mine located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 100.0 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributaries to Welty Run to Welty Run to Sewickley Creek to the Youghiogheny River. Transfer application received December 13, 1995. Transfer issued June 20, 1996.
65950111. M. B. Energy, Inc. (P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701). Permit issued for commencement, operation, and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 73.8 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Miller Run to Loyalhanna Creek, and unnamed tributary to Saxman Run to Loyalhanna Creek. Application received December 15, 1995. Permit issued June 24, 1996.
63850111T. Twilight Industries, Division of U. S. Natural Resources, Inc. (212 State Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012). Transfer issued from Joseph Rostosky Coal Co. of a bituminous surface mine located in Somerset Township, Washington County, affecting 29.5 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to the north branch of Pigeon Creek to the Monongahela River. Application received December 15, 1995. Transfer issued June 26, 1996.
03950105. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface auger mine with a portable crusher and sandstone and shale removal located in West Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 439.0 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek, Patterson Creek to Buffalo Creek, Buffalo Creek to Allegheny River. Application received October 31, 1995. Permit issued June 27, 1996.
District Mining Operations, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Noncoal Permits Issued
26950302. Carbon Fuel Resources, Inc. (Penn Center West, Building Three, Suite 401, Pittsburgh, PA 15276). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a large noncoal (coke ash) surface mining operation located in Jefferson Township, Fayette County, affecting 48 acres. Receiving streams Redstone Creek to the Monongahela River. Application received July 6, 1995. Permit issued June 18, 1996.
District Mining Operations, 437 South Center Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.
Noncoal NPDES Permit Renewals
07910301. Sproul Lime & Stone Company (R. D. 1, Box 588, Claysburg, PA 16625), renewal of NPDES permit #PA0599221, Frankstown Township, Blair County, receiving streams unnamed tributary to the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River, NPDES Renewal Application received April 26, 1996, permit renewal issued June 25, 1996.
4273SM4. Sproul Lime & Stone Company (R. D. 1, Box 588, Claysburg, PA 16625), renewal of NPDES Permit #PA0599239, Greenfield Township, Blair County, receiving streams Beaverdam Creek to Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River, NPDES Renewal Application received April 26, 1996, permit renewal issued June 25, 1996.
Actions on applications filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302), sections 5 and 402 of the act of June 22, 1937 (P. L. 1987, No. 394) (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) and notice of final action for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)), (Note: Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description).
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certification
DEP Central Office: Bureau of Dams, Waterways and Wetlands, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, telephone (717) 783-138.
Environmental Assessment Approvals and Actions on 401 Certification
D13-085A. Environmental Assessment. Bethlehem Authority, Department of Public Works, City Center Administration Building, Room 502, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. To construct and maintain a roller-compacted concrete (RCC) gravity dam, temporary cofferdam across Wild Creek (EV) and temporary construction facilities approximately 460 feet upstream of the existing Penn Forest Reservoir Dam permanently impacting 3.6 acres of open water habitat and temporarily impacting 32.9 acres within the former reservoir located approximately 8,000 feet southeast of the intersection of S. R. 1001 and T483 (Pohopoco Mountain, PA Quadrangle N: 9.9 inches; W: 8.7 inches) in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 96-1138. Filed for public inspection July 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m.]
