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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications 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; the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of an application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by a person or an officer or head of Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application 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.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections, the 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.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the 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.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the mining activity permit, but the issuance of the NPDES permit is contingent upon the approval of the associated mining activity permit.
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that do not exceed the technology-based effluent limitations. The proposed limits are listed in Table 1.
For noncoal mining activities, the proposed limits are in Table 2. Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in coal fields) may require additional effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters. The limits will be in the ranges specified in Table 1.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur will be incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation-Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Loads.
Persons wishing to comment on NPDES permit applications should submit statements to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. A comment must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92.61. The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
17071301 and NPDES Permit # PA0235784, Rosebud Mining Company, (201 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-9642), to revise the permit for the Harmony Mine in Burnside Township, Clearfield County to add subsidence control plan area acres. Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 1446.8. No additional discharges. Application received: October 27, 2010.
30081301 and NPDES Permit # PA0235741, Foundation Mining, LLC, (P. O. Box 1020, 158 Portal Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to operate the Foundation Mine in Center, Jackson, and Richhill Townships, Greene County a new underground longwall mine and related NPDES permit. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Written comments or objection on the permit application and the request for Section 401 Water Quality Application may be submitted to the Department. Surface Acres Proposed 642.0, Underground Acres Proposed 9438.0, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 6768.0. Receiving streams: Hoge Run, Unnamed Tributary to House Run, House Run, McCourtney Run, and Garner Run, all classified for the following use: HQ-WWF. Application received: July 2, 2010.
32031301 and NPDES Permit # PA0235580, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to revise the permit for the Lowry Deep Mine in White Township, Indiana County to install a sludge disposal borehole and associated pipeline form treatment pond facilities. Surface Acres Proposed 2.5. No. additional discharges. Application received: September 27, 2010.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
63050101 and NPDES Permit No. PAPA0250695. Mulligan Mining, Inc. (5945 Pudding Stone Lane, Bethel Park, PA 15102). Renewal application for reclamation only of an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Smith Township, Washington County, affecting 55.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Little Raccoon Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: November 15, 2010.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
16000101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0241695. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and limestone & sandstone removal operation in Licking and Richland Townships, Clarion County affecting 83.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries of the Clarion River to the Clarion River, classified for the following: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 12, 2010.
24960101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227170. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (Suite 2800, One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip, auger, and use of a co-product operation in Horton Township, Elk County affecting 235.0 acres. Receiving streams: Four unnamed tributaries of Mead Run and Mead Run to Little Toby Creek to Toby Creek to the Clarion River, classified for the following: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 12, 2010.
24100105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258971. Allegheny Enterprises, Inc. (3885 Roller Coaster Road, Corsica, PA 15829) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip operation in Benezette Township, Elk County affecting 165.0 acres. Receiving streams: Bennetts Branch Sinnemahoning Creek, classified for the following state-wide uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 12, 2010.
16100106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258989. Ancient Sun, Inc. (P. O. Box 129, Shippenville, PA 16254) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip operation in Farmington & Highland Townships, Clarion County affecting 22.5 acres. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Toby Creek and one unnamed tributary to Weiser Run, both classified for the following state-wide uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 17, 2010.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
48080301T. Grand Central Sanitary Landfill, Inc., (910 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072), transfer of an existing quarry operation from Penn Big Slate Co., Inc. in Pen Argyl Borough, Northampton County affecting 174.59 acres, receiving stream: Waltz Creek. Application received: November 4, 2010.
64010807. Paul R. Gustin, (PO Box 105, Preston Park, PA 18455), Stage I & II bond release from a quarry operation in Mt. Pleasant Township, Wayne County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Edward Engelhardt. Application received: November 16, 2010.
64070813. Paul R. Gustin, (PO Box 105, Preston Park, PA 18455), Stage I & II bond release from a quarry operation in Mt. Pleasant Township, Wayne County affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by Thomas Eroh. Application received: November 16, 2010.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E59-505. David K. Moyer, 623 Halteman Road, Souderton, PA 18964-2304. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit Application, in Gaines Township, Tioga County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Marshlands, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 44` 22"; W: 77° 32` 19").
To construct and maintain 20 linear feet of metal arch pipe having a span of 103-inches and an underclearance of 70-inches over Lick Run (HQ-CWF). The culvert is located off Lick Run Road, 2.25 miles southwest of Rexford in Gaines Township, Tioga County. This project proposes to permanently impact 20 linear feet of Lick Run, which is designated a High Quality-Cold Water Fishery and impact 0.0 acres jurisdictional wetlands.
ACTIONS
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS The Department has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and NOIs for coverage under General Permits. This notice of final action is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.101) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or Amendment Section III WQM Industrial, Sewage or Animal Wastes; Discharges to Groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 Individual Permit Section V NPDES MS4 Permit Waiver Section VI NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Construction Section VII NPDES NOI for Coverage under NPDES General Permits Sections I—VI contain actions regarding industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater, and discharges associated with MS4, stormwater associated with construction activities and CAFOs. Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for Coverage under General NPDES Permits. The approval for coverage under these General NPDES Permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions in each General Permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions in the respective permit. The permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 (relating to Administrative Agency Law). The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should contact a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N PA0218448
SewageWhitethorn Homeowner's Association
230 Shaw Court
New Alexandria, PA 15670Westmoreland County
Salem TownshipUNT of Whitethorn Creek Y Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0239593
SewageGregory S. Bonnett
7351 Williams Road
North East PA 16428-4661
Erie County
North East TownshipTwelvemile Creek
15Y
II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
NPDES Permit No. PA0244538, Industrial Waste, Buckman's Inc., 105 Airport Road, Pottstown, PA 19464-3438.
This proposed facility is located in Limerick Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the issuance of an NPDES Permit to discharge industrial wastewater, storm water and uncontaminated groundwater from their facility known as Buckman's Inc., to Possum Hollow Run in Watershed 3-D.
NPDES Permit No. PA0055468, Sewage, H.D. Holdings, LLC, PO Box 74, Bally, PA 19503.
This proposed facility is located in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal/transfer of an NPDES permit to discharge 0.0053 MGD treated sewage from a facility known as Pleasant Run Trailer STP to Deep Creek via wetland in Watershed 3-E.
NPDES Permit No. PA0036412, Sewage, Tel Hai Retirement Community, PO Box 190, Honey Brook, PA 19344.
This proposed facility is located in Honey Brook Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal of the NPDES permit to discharge 0.055 mgd of treated sewage from a facility known as Tel Hai Retirement Community STP to Two Long Run in Watershed 3-H.
NPDES Permit No. PA0040436, Sewage, Chadds Ford Investment Company, 514 McCue Road, Avondale, PA 19311-9534.
This proposed facility is located in New Garden Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal of the NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a facility known as Bowling Green of Brandywine STP to East Branch White Clay Creek in Watershed 3I.
NPDES Permit No. PA0053783, Sewage, Avon Grove School District, 383 South Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA 19390.
This proposed facility is located in New London Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal of the NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a facility known as Penn London Elementary School to West Branch White Clay Creek in Watershed 3-I.
NPDES Permit No. PA0024066, Sewage, West Grove Borough Authority, 117 Rosehill Avenue, PO Box 61, West Grove, PA 19390-61.
This proposed facility is located in London Grove Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal of the NPDES permit to discharge 0.250 mgd of treated sewage from a facility known as West Grove Borough STP to Middle Branch White Clay Creek in Watershed 3-I.
NPDES Permit No. PA0263753, Sewage, Anita M. Gaerttner, 8105 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA 16509-4468.
This proposed facility is located in Summit Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of a new NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage from a Small Flow Treatment Facility.
NPDES Permit No. PA0032913, Sewage, Scenic Mobile Home Park Inc., Shenango Park Road, Transfer, PA 16154.
This existing facility is located in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of a NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
WQM Permit No. 6385406-A1, Sewerage, Cecil Township Municipal Authority, 3599 Millers Run Road, Suite 104, Cecil, PA 15321
This existing facility is located in Cecil Township, Washington County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit amendment issuance for the construction and operation of replacement sewers.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
WQM Permit No. WQG018784, Sewerage, Anita M. Gaerttner, 8105 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA 16509-4468
This proposed facility is located in Summit Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A Single Residence Small Flow Treatment Facility.
WQM Permit No. 208401, Sewerage, Amendment No. 1, Sugar Creek Sewage Authority, 19 Creek Road, Sugar Grove, PA 16350
This proposed facility is located in Sugar Grove Township, Warren County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of a WQM permit for the proposed project which consists of the addition of one duplex booster pumping station to the proposed Sugar Grove Area Sewage Authority Phase III Wastewater Collection Project. The pumping station will serve 8 EDU's and will allow the proposed collection system to maintain 2 feet/second scouring velocity.
IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions
V. NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions
VI. NPDES Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Individual Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0790
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI023910008 Penn's West, Inc
1150 S. Cedar Crest Blvd.
Allentown PA 18103
Lehigh Co. Lower Macungie Twp Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) PAI023910002 Upper Macungie Twp
8330 Schantz Rd.
Breinigsville, PA 18031Lehigh Co. Upper Macungie Twp Iron Run
(HQ-CWF, MF)PAI024804032R Nic Zawarski & Sons Developers, Inc
1441 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18018Northampton Co. Forks Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) PAI023910003 PPL Electric Utilities Corp.
2 N. 9th Street
Allentown PA 18101-1179Lehigh Co. South Whitehall Twp. Little Cedar Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) PAI024505021 LTS Development
Seven Bridge Road
RR #5, Box 5348
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301Monroe Co. Price, Stroud and Smithfield Twps. Michaels Run (HQ-CWF, MF) Northcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Centre County Conservation District: 414 Holmes Avenue, Suite 4, Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814) 355-6817
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI041406001R(1) William Stranahan
Mount Nittany Medical Center
1800 E Park Ave
State College, PA 16803Centre College Township Spring Creek
HQ-CWF
VII. Approvals to Use NPDES and/or Other General Permits
The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.23(d).
List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges from Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAR) PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Industrial Activities PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges from Small Flow Treatment Facilities PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges from Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges from Combined Sewer Systems PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Nonexceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines PAG-11 (To Be Announced) PAG-12 CAFOs PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from MS4 General Permit Type—PAG-02
Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Receiving Water/Use Contact Office & Phone No. Tinicum Township
Delaware CountyPAG0200
231013The Four Individuals
76 Industrial Highway
Essington, PA 19029Unnamed Tributary Darby Creek (TSF) Southeast
Regional Office
2 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
484-250-5900Bethel, Concord, Lower and Upper Chichester Townships
Delaware CountyPAG0200
2305059-RPA Department of Transportation
7000 Geerdes Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406Naamans Creek (WWF-MF) Southeast
Regional Office
2 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
484-250-5900Marple Township
Delaware CountyPAG0200
2305030-RNational Realty Corporation
1604 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103Langford Run to Darby Creek (WWF-MF) Southeast
Regional Office
2 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
484-250-5900Bensalem Township
Bucks CountyPAG0200
0904023-RBensalem Township
2400 Byberry Road
Bensalem, PA 19020Neshaminy Creek (WWF-MF) Southeast
Regional Office
2 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
484-250-5900Warwick Township
Bucks CountyPAG0200
0910037Provco Pineville Jamison, LP
795 E. Lancaster Avenue
Building Two—Ste 200
Villanova, PAUnnamed Tributary Neshaminy Creek (TSF-MF) Southeast
Regional Office
2 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
484-250-5900Plumstead Township
Bucks County
PAG0200
0910062Anthony Ventresca
4000 Saw Mill Road
Doylestown, PA 18901Pine Run to North Branch Neshaminy Creek (TSF-MF) Southeast
Regional Office
2 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
484-250-5900City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia CountyPAG0201
511036Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Philadelphia
One Parkway Building, 10th Fl
1515 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1587Delaware River/Tacony Creek (WWF-MF) Southeast
Regional Office
2 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
484-250-5900Bethlehem Twp.
Northampton Co.PAG02004810013 Anita Kingsbauer
St. Luke's Hsp & Health Network
801 Ostrum Street
PO Box 5345
Bethlehem PA 18018Lehigh River
(WWF, MF)
UNT to Lehigh River
(CWF, MF)
Northampton Co Conservation District
610-749-1971Clinton Township
Lycoming CountyPAG2004110007 Quail Tools, Inc.
83 Allegiance Circle
Evanston, WY 82930Trib 19373 West Branch Susquehanna River WWF, MF Lycoming County Conservation District
542 County Farm Rd Suite 202
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 433-3003City of Williamsport
Lycoming CountyPAG2004110008 John Moran
601 Liberty St.
Watsontown, PA 17777UNT to Fox Hollow Creek WWF, MF Lycoming County Conservation District
542 County Farm Rd Suite 202
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 433-3003Muncy Creek Township
Lycoming CountyPAG2004110017 John Pinion
5201 N. Council Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73132Muncy Creek
CWFLycoming County Conservation District
542 County Farm Rd Suite 202
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 433-3003Somerset County
Lincoln TownshipPAG2005610007 Lincoln Township Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 162
Sipesville, PA 15561Quemahoning, Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning and North Branch of Quemahoning Creek
(CWF)Somerset County CD
6024 Glades Pike
Suite 103
Somerset, PA 15501
814-445-4652Washington County
East Finley TownshipPAG2006310021 Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC
1000 Consol Energy Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317Rock Run (TSF) Washington County CD
602 Courthouse Square
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6774Neshannock Township
Lawrence CountyPAG02 037 10 001 Hartman Properties-Glenn Rd
Attn: Mr. Dallas Hartman
2815 Wilmington Road
New Castle PA 16105UNT Shenango River WWF Lawrence Conservation District
724-652-4512General Permit Type—PAG-3
Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Receiving Water/Use Contact Office & Phone No. Shrewsbury Township / York County PAR803690 First Student, Inc. (#20578)
600 Vine Street, Suite 1400
Cincinnati, OH 45202UNT to Glen Rock Valley/CWF/7H DEP—SCRO—WQ
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-705-4707Dauphin County / Middletown Borough PAR803688 First Student, Inc. (#20576)
600 Vine Street, Suite 1400
Cincinnati, OH 45202Swatara Creek/7D/WWF DEP—SCRO—WQ
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-705-4707Lancaster County / Mount Joy Township PAR803687 First Student, Inc. (#20539)
110 Perimeter Park, Suite E
Knoxville, TN 37922Donegal Creek/TSF/7G DEP—SCRO—WQ
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-705-4707Lancaster County / West Hempfield Township PAR803689 First Student, Inc. (#20577)
600 Vine Street, Suite 1400
Cincinnati, OH 45202
UNT Chickies Creek/WWF/7G DEP—SCRO—WQ
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-705-4707Clinton Township
Butler CountyPAR218319 ESM Group Inc.
955 Saxonburg Boulevard
Saxonburg, PA 16056Unnamed Tributary to Rocky Run
DEP NWRO
Water Management
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335-3481
814/332-6942General Permit Type—PAG-4
Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Receiving Water/Use Contact Office & Phone No. Blair County / Greenfield Township PAG043648 George C. Harbaugh
564 Maple Lane
East Freedom, PA 16637UNT Frankstown Branch Juniata River / WWF / 11-A DEP—SCRO
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-705-4707General Permit Type—PAG-12
Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Receiving Water/Use Contact Office & Phone No. Terry Township, Bradford County PAG124809 Daniel P. Hershberger,
Hershberger Farm,
612 Viall Hill Road,
Towanda, PA 18848UNT of Susquehanna River PADEP—NCRO
208 West Third Street,
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-327-3636
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS)
PERMITSThe Department has taken the following actions on applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1—721.17) for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this document to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Permit No. Minor Amendment—Operation Public Water Supply.
Applicant Roulette Township [Township or Borough] Roulette Township County Potter Responsible Official Mr. Christopher D. Landon
Roulette Township
80 Railroad Avenue
P. O. Box 253
Roulette, PA 16746Type of Facility Public Water Supply—Operation Consulting Engineer Dale Sorensen, P.E.
Northwest Engineering, Inc.
P. O. Box Q
Tidioute, PA 16351Permit Issued Date November 17, 2010 Description of Action Operation of 144 feet of 24-inch detention piping to provide 4-log inactivation of viruses of Well No. 4 water and verification of existing 4-log treatment of viruses of Well No. 7 water. Permit No. 5308501—Operation Public Water Supply.
Applicant Roulette Township [Township or Borough] Roulette Township County Potter Responsible Official George Baker, Chairman
Roulette Township
P. O. Box 253
Roulette, PA 16746Type of Facility Public Water Supply—Operation Consulting Engineer N/A Permit Issued Date November 17, 2010 Description of Action Increased yield for Well #4. Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. 2510501, Public Water Supply
Applicant Erie City Water Authority Township or Borough City of Erie County Erie County Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer James Nordquist, PE Permit to Construct Issued 11/18/2010 Operations Permit issued to Borough of Pleasantville, Pleasantville Borough, Venango County on November 19, 2010. Action is for operation of water supply treatment facilities at Pleasantville Borough in response to an operation inspection conducted by Department personnel on November 1, 2010, and in accordance with construction permit 6109501, issued July 24, 2009.
Transfer of Operations Permit issued to South Western Alpha Housing & Health Care, Inc, Coolspring Township, Mercer County on November 19, 2010. Action is for transfer of operation of water supply treatment facilities at the former Woodland Place properties. The Department consolidates all permits under permit number 4386502-T2. This action includes all plans, specifications, reports and supporting documents, etc that had originally been authorized under permit 366W001-T1, and 4386502-T1.
SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT PLAN APPROVAL
Plan Approvals Granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. § 750.5)
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Plan Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Eagles Mere Borough 915 Laporte Avenue
Eagles Mere, PA 17731Sullivan Plan Description: The approved Special Study provides for the decommissioning of the existing Forest Inn wastewater treatment plant and construction of a pump station to convey a maximum flow of 4,000 gpd to the Outlet wastewater treatment facility. The existing conveyance system and Outlet wastewater treatment facility have sufficient capacity to handle the additional flows. The total project cost is estimated at $348,000 and is expected to be locally funded. The Department's review of the sewage facilities Special Study has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. Any required WQM Permits must be obtained in the name of the municipality or authority as appropriate.
HAZARDOUS SITES CLEAN-UP
UNDER THE ACT OF
OCTOBER 18, 1988
Notice of Interim Response
Everbrite Industries Site
Lansford Borough, Carbon County The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection (''Department''), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act, 35 P. S. § 6020.101 et seq. (''HSCA''), has initiated a prompt interim response action at the Everbrite Industries Site (''Site''). This response has been undertaken pursuant to Sections 505(b) & (c) of HSCA, 35 P. S. § 6020.505(b) & (c). The Site is located at 401 West Bertsch Street in Lansford Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
The Site contains abandoned chemical containers within a large, deteriorating brick building. The Panther Valley School District purchased the property through a tax sale and contacted the Department concerning the hazardous substances on the property. A site visit was conducted by the Department on August 26, 2010. Between 50—100 55-gallon drums and numerous labeled and unlabeled smaller containers of hazardous substances were observed within the building. The following chemical classes were documented as observed from labels on the drums: Acids (70% Hydrofluoric Acid), Bases (19% Ammonium Hydroxide), Amines (85% Triethanolamine), Oxidizers (35% Hydrogen Peroxide), and Flammable Liquids (Ethyl and Isopropyl Alcohols).
These containers were stored in proximity to each other without any secondary containment to prevent the mixing of incompatible chemicals should they leak. Mixing of incompatible chemical could cause a fire and/or an air release that could pose a threat to nearby residential occupants and recreational area users. Although the building has been secured by the School District, the abandoned chemicals present a potential threat and pose a risk to human health and the environment. Sections of the roof of the building have collapsed and further collapse could cause a release of the chemicals and the potential for mixing of incompatible chemicals. Some of the chemical pose threats from direct contact, toxicity, flammability, or reactivity.
The Department has determined that the following hazardous substances as defined by HSCA have been abandoned and therefore, released as defined by HSCA, or present a threat of release at the Site: Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Sulfuric Acid (Acids) and Ammonium Hydroxide (Base)—(Corrosive Hazardous Waste—D002), Hydrogen Peroxide (Oxidizer and Reactive Hazardous Waste—D003), and Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol (Flammable Liquids and Ignitable Hazardous Waste—D001).
Based upon the fact that a release of a hazardous substance as defined by HSCA has occurred and that the threat of a release of hazardous substances exists and that an ongoing release is likely if no actions are taken, the Department is authorized to undertake a response action at this Site under Section 501(a) of HSCA, 35 P. S. § 6020.501(a).
A Prompt Interim Response is justified at this Site for the following reasons: Characterization and removal of the hazardous substances and wastes is needed in a time frame that prohibits developing and closing an administrative record prior to response initiation given the condition of the building and the potential threats to public health and the environment. This prompt interim response action will cost less than $1 million and take less than 1 year to implement.
The Department is undertaking a prompt interim response at the Site pursuant to its authority under Section 501(a) of HSCA, 35 P. S. § 6020.501(a). Prompt action is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and the environment from the release and threat of release of hazardous substances from the Site. The Department evaluated two alternatives for this proposed interim response which include:
1) No Action
2) Waste Removal and Off-Site Reuse, Recycling, or Disposal: This alternative includes the testing and classification of abandoned wastes and other materials in drums and smaller containers. After classification and lab-packing or consolidation of these chemicals, the containers will be prepared for shipment and staged and stored properly until they can be removed for reuse, recycling, or disposal at facilities approved by the Department.
Based upon an evaluation of the Alternatives using criteria including protection of human health and the environment, compliance with applicable and relevant and appropriate requirements (ARARs), feasibility, permanence, and cost-effectiveness, the Department has selected Alternative 2 as the proposed interim response for the Site.
This notice is being provided pursuant to Section 506(b) of HSCA 35 P. S. § 6020.501(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 Lansford Borough Municipal Office, 26 East Patterson Street, Lansford, Pennsylvania and is available for review Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm. The administrative record will be open for comment from December 4, 2010 through March 4, 2011. Persons may submit written comments into the record during this time only, by sending them to Jeremy Miller, Compliance Specialist, at the Department's Northeast Regional Office at 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, or by delivering them to that office in person.
In addition, persons may present oral comments, for inclusion in the administrative record, at a public hearing. The Department has scheduled the hearing for January 11, 2011 at 10 AM at the Panther Valley School District Office, 1 Panther Way, Lansford. The testimony at the public hearing will be limited to the prompt interim response, which involves removal and off-site reuse, recycling, and/or disposal of the hazardous substances and waste. An informal public meeting will be held after the public hearing is concluded. Persons wishing to present testimony at the January 11, 2011 hearing regarding this prompt interim response should register with Jeremy Miller before January 04, 2011 by telephone at (570) 826-2511, or in writing to Jeremy Miller at the Department's Northeast Regional Office. If no person registers to present oral comments by the date specified above, the hearing will not be held.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the January 11, 2011 hearing and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings, should contact Jeremy Miller or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
LAND RECYCLING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 2
The following plans and reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).
Provisions of Sections 301—308 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P. S. §§ 6026.301—6026.308) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, will also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a site-specific standard remediation. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation; concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of reuse of the property; and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements.
For further information concerning plans or reports, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office under which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Hiner Transport Accident, Lamar Township, ClintonCounty. Northridge Group Inc., 1172 Ridge Road, Northumberland, PA 17857 on behalf of Hiner Transport, 1350 South Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750 has submitted a Final Report within 90 days of the release concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with diesel fuel, motor oil and antifreeze/water. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Hanley Trucking Accident. Franklin Township, Snyder County. Northridge Group Inc., 1172 Ridge Road, Northumberland, PA 17857 on behalf of Hanley Trucking, 1191 McGill Hollow Road, Linden, PA 17744 has submitted a Final Report within 90 days of the release concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with motor oil. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Cocolamus Creek Disposal. Franklin Township, Snyder County. Northridge Group Inc., 1172 Ridge Road, Northumberland, PA 17857 on behalf of Cocolamus Creek Disposal, 31109 State Route 35N, McAllisterville, PA 17049 has submitted a Final Report within 90 days of the release concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with diesel fuel. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
BTS Carriers, Inc., White Deer Township, Union County. Northridge Group Inc., 1172 Ridge Road, Northumberland, PA 17857 on behalf of BTS Carriers, Inc., 50983 Western Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170 has submitted a Final Report within 90 days of the release concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with diesel fuel. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
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