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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-1972d

[26 Pa.B. 5725]

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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.

   61-313-009.  The Department received a plan approval application for construction of a new batch chemical reactor and installation of a venturi scrubber by OMG Americas, (P. O. Box 111, Franklin, PA 16323) in Sugarcreek Boro, Venango County.

   62-312-036.  The Department received a plan approval application for installation of a fixed roof over each of the two bays of the API separator and ductwork connecting the roofs to the No. 1, 2, and 3 boilers by United Refining Company (P. O. Box 780, Warren, PA 16365) in Warren, Warren 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).

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

Coal Permits Issued

   14880103.  Lobb Mining (Box 271, Boalsburg, PA 16827), major permit modification to an existing bituminous surface mine permit to apply biosolids to enhance vegetation, Curtin and Beech Creek Townships, Centre and Clinton Counties, affecting 58.6 acres, application received July 1, 1996, permit issued October 18, 1996.

   Mineral Resources Management--District Mining, Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

   54851317R2.  Rhen Coal Co., (R. D. 3, Box 21, Pine Grove, PA 17963), renewal of an existing anthracite deep mine operation in Reilly Township, Schuylkill County affecting 2.5 acres, receiving stream none. Renewal issued October 28, 1996.

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

   56910104.  Permit renewal, Hardrock Coal Company (R. D. 1, Box 347, Berlin, PA 1553), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, affecting 133.4 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Tub Mill Run; unnamed tributary to Casselman River, application received August 20, 1996, permit issued October 31, 1996.

   11960107.  T. J. Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 370, Carrolltown, PA 15722), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in Cresson Township, Cambria County, affecting 62.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Burgoon Run, application received July 16, 1996, permit issued November 4, 1996.

   11960105.  E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip-auger mine in Reade and Beccaria Townships, Cambria and Clearfield Counties, affecting 440 acres, receiving stream Turner Run and Clear Creek, Clearfield Creek, application received May 10, 1996, permit issued November 4, 1996.

   32960104.  D. J. & W. Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 425, Indiana, PA 15701), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip-auger mine in Rayne Township, Indiana County, affecting 71.0 acres, receiving stream Brush Run and Crooked Creek, application received August 7, 1996, permit issued November 4, 1996.

   11960101.  Cloe Mining Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 247, Barnesboro, PA 15714), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 107.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Muddy Run and Muddy Run, application received January 5, 1996, permit issued November 6, 1996.

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

   65960107.  Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Permit issued for commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 460 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributaries to Laurel Run and Jacobs Creek and Jacobs Creek. Application received April 18, 1996. Permit issued October 25, 1996.

   65900101R.  Freeport Coal Co., Inc. (173 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, PA 15613). Permit issued for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine located in Washington Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 224.5 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Beaver Run and Beaver Run to Kiskiminetas River. Application received October 11, 1996. Renewal issued October 25, 1996.

   65960104.  Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 41.0 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to the Monongahela River. Application received February 26, 1996. Permit issued October 30, 1996.

   03910104R.  General Mining, Inc. (R. D. 2, Box 194, Avonmore, PA 15618). Renewal permit issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface auger mine located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, affecting 59.0 acres. Receiving streams two unnamed tributaries to Cherry Run. Renewal application received September 5, 1996. Renewal permit issued November 6, 1996.

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

   17930128.  Moravian Run Reclamation Co., Inc. (605 Sheridan Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger permit from Thomas Coal Co., Inc., Penn Township, Clearfield County affecting 106.2 acres, receiving streams unnamed tributaries to Bell Run to west branch Susquehanna River, application received June 26, 1996, permit issued October 29, 1996.

   17823190.  Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 180, Penfield, PA 15849), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine permit from M. B. Energy, Inc., Bell Township, Clearfield County affecting 321 acres, receiving streams unnamed tributary of Curry Run to Curry Run and Curry Run to west branch Susquehanna River to Susquehanna River, application received June 3, 1996, permit issued October 29, 1996.

   Mining and Reclamation, 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.

   30841317.  Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, (P. O. Box 174, Graysville, PA 15337), to revise the permit for the Enlow Fork bituminous deep mine in Morris Township, Greene County to add two water handling boreholes, no additional discharge. Permit issued November 7, 1996.

   Mineral Resources Management--District Mining, Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

Noncoal Permits Issued

   7975SM4C.  Edison Quarry, Inc., (25 Quarry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901), renewal of NPDES Permit #PA0594270 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, receiving stream Neshaminy Creek. Renewal issued October 31, 1996.

   22880302C.  Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of NPDES Permit #PA0594211 in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, receiving stream Swatara Creek. Renewal issued October 31, 1996.

   6476SM12C3.  N L Minich & Sons, (730 North College Street, Carlisle, PA 17013), renewal of NPDES Permit #PA0612464 in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County, receiving stream Meeting House Run to Conodoguinet Creek. Renewal issued October 31, 1996.

   District Mining Operations, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.

   10960302.  Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Commencement, operation and restoration of a limestone operation in Marion Township, Butler County affecting 1,151.0 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to north branch Slippery Rock Creek, and three unnamed tributaries to Black Creek. Application received March 4, 1996. Permit issued October 31, 1996.

   302551-10960302-E-1.  Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment to mine through 650 feet of unnamed tributary #3 and 200 feet of unnamed tributary #11 to Blacks Run with replacement consisting of the construction and maintenance of permanent impoundment A and 600 feet of stormwater runoff channel in Marion Township, Butler County. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to north branch Slippery Rock Creek; and three unnamed tributaries to Black Creek. Application received March 4, 1996. Permit issued October 31, 1996.

   302251-10960302-E-2.  Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities no closer than 50 feet to unnamed tributary #8 to the north branch Slippery Rock Creek for the purposes of support facility construction and maintenance in Marion Township, Butler County. No mineral extraction may be conducted closer than 100 feet to the stream. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to north branch Slippery Rock Creek; and three unnamed tributaries to Black Creek. Application received March 4, 1996. Permit issued October 31, 1996.

   302251-10960302-E-3.  Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities no closer than 50 feet to unnamed tributary #10 to the north branch Slippery Rock Creek in Marion Township, Butler County. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to north branch Slippery Rock Creek; and three unnamed tributaries to Black Creek. Application received March 4, 1996. Permit issued October 31, 1996.

   302251-10960302-E-4.  Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment to constuct and maintain a haulroad crossing over unnamed tributary #3 to Blacks Creek in Marion Township, Butler County. Receiving stream unnamed tributary to north branch Slippery Rock Creek; and three unnamed tributaries to Black Creek. Application received March 4, 1996. Permit issued October 31, 1996.

   302251-10960302-E-5.  Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities no closer than 50 feet of unnamed tributary #4 to Blacks Creek for the purposes of support facility construction and maintenance; and for the construction and maintenance of permanent impoundment N at the headwaters of unnamed tributary #4 to Blacks Creek in Marion Township, Butler County. No mineral extraction may be conducted no closer than 100 feet. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to north branch Slippery Rock Creek; and three unnamed tributaries to Black Creek. Application received March 4, 1996. Permit issued October 31, 1996.

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

Large Noncoal Applications Issued

   07960301.  Grannas Brothers Stone & Asphalt Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 488, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648), commencement, operation and restoration of a noncoal mine in Catharine Township, Blair County, affecting 195.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Frankstown Branch Juniata River and Frankstown Branch Juniata River, application received February 5, 1996, permit issued October 30, 1996.

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

Coal Applications Cancelled/Returned

   11960901.  Laurel Land Development, Inc. (P. O. Box 629, Carrolltown, PA 15722), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 5.7 acres, receiving stream Bracken Run, and unnamed tributary to Hinckston Run, application received July 30, 1996, application returned November 1, 1996.

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

Noncoal Applications Returned

   65950301.  Tasman Development Co., Ltd. (1301 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238). Application returned for commencement, operation and reclamation of a large noncoal surface mine located in Latrobe Borough, Westmoreland County, proposed to affect 8.63 acres. Receiving streams Loyalhanna Creek and unnamed tributaries. Application received April 3, 1995. Application returned October 22, 1996.

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

Small Noncoal Applications Cancelled/Returned

   29960801.  P & W Excavating, Inc. (P. O. Box 712, McConnellsburg, PA 17233), shale pit in Todd Township, Fulton County, affecting 11.43 acres, receiving stream unnamed stream to Cove Creek, application received September 13, 1996, cancelled/returned November 6, 1996.

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

Industrial Waste Permits Issued

   366M010.  Allegheny River Land Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 188, Ivel, KY 41642). Transfer from Allegheny River Mining to Allegheny River Land Co., Inc. of an existing Industrial Waste Permit located in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to the Allegheny River. Transfer application received September 23, 1996. Transfer issued November 6, 1996.

   0381201.  Allegheny River Land Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 188, Ivel, KY 41642). Transfer from Allegheny River Mining to Allegheny River Land Co., Inc. of an existing Industrial Waste Permit located in Cadogan Township, Armstrong County. Receiving streams Bruner Run to the Allegheny River. Transfer application received September 23, 1996. Transfer issued November 6, 1996.

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

Small Industrial Mineral Authorizations Granted

   53960804.  Robert H. Ostrom (R. D. 1, Box 396, Roulette, PA 16746), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Flagstone) Permit in Roulette Township, Potter County affecting 2 acres, application received May 15, 1996, authorization granted October 25, 1996.

   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)).

   Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.


Actions on applications filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and sections 5 and 402 of the 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

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

   E09-684.  Encroachment. Milford Township, P. O. Box 86, Spinnerstown, PA 18951. To remove an existing 27-foot × 3.5-foot bridge and to construct and maintain a 13.5-foot × 4.5-foot twin cell box culvert across Barrel Run Creek on Creamery Road located approximately 0.4 mile south of the intersection of Creamery Road and Hillcrest Road (Milford Square, PA Quadrangle N: 7.9 inches; W: 2.0 inches) in Milford Township, Bucks County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

   E09-722.  Encroachment. Douglas Morgan, 1634 Ninth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017. To place fill in a diminimus amount of wetland (PFO) to provide an access road to a single residential dwelling. The site is located approximately 0.25 mile north of Pleasant Valley Village (Hellertown, PA Quadrangle N: 5.00 inches; W: 6.25 inches) in Springfield Township, Bucks County.

   E15-259.  Encroachment. Department of Transportation, 200 Radnor--Chester Road, St. Davids, PA 19087. To reissue permit E15-259 which authorizes the removal of the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 91-foot long twin-celled, 6-foot high by 20-foot wide (each) R. C. box culvert and to place and maintain riprap in and along the channel of Valley Creek (CWF, MF). This structure is situated at a point on S. R. 0030, Section 375, Station 1012+95. (The culvert inverts are depressed up to 1 foot beneath the existing streambed, with a low channel incorporated into the west cell and a 12-inch high diversionary weir placed at the upstream end of the east cell). This structure is located in West Whiteland Township, Chester County (Downingtown, PA Quadrangle N: 5.15 inches; W: 0.1 inch).

   E46-739.  Encroachment. R.C.C. Associates, P. O. Box 270, Newtown, PA 18940-0270. To construct and maintain a stormwater management facility and associated outlet structure which consists of 285 feet of 18-inch reinforced concrete pipe which will impact 0.11 acre of wetlands (PEM). This outlet pipe will connect to an existing stream enclosure located in and along an unnamed tributary to Pennypack Creek (TSF-MF). This work is associated with the proposed Rydal Green Subdivision located 150 feet east of the intersection of Susquehanna Road (S. R. 2017) and Marie Road (Frankford USGS Quadrangle N: 18.0 inches, W: 13.20 inches) in Abington Township, Montgomery County. This permit requires the construction of 0.11 acre of replacement wetlands. Issuance of this permit constitutes approval of Environmental Assessment for a nonjurisdictional earthen stormwater detention dam proposed at the project site.

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

   E37-110.  Encroachment. Pulaski Township Supervisors, Pulaski, PA 16143. To remove the existing concrete arch and to construct and maintain a 22-foot wide by 8.5-foot high waterway opening R. C. box culvert in a tributary to Deer Creek on Tanglewood Road (T-621) approximately 350 feet north of S. R. 208 near New Bedford (Edinburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.9 inches; W: 16.1 inches) located in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

   E10-243.  Encroachment. FYT Associates, Limited Partnership, 215 Executive Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. To fill 0.83 acre of wetland for the construction of a hotel/office/restaurant facility between Commonwealth Drive and the Pennsylvania Turnpike south of Freedom Road (S. R. 3020) (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 10.75 inches; W: 15.4 inches) in Cranberry Township, Butler County. This project includes the onsite construction of 1.0 acre of replacement wetland within the impoundment of a nonjurisdictional dam partially constructed within the floodway of Brush Creek extending upstream from Commonwealth Drive.

   E33-174.  Encroachment. Borough of Brockway, 501 Main Street, Brockway, PA 15824. To rehabilitate and maintain the existing abandoned railroad bridge having 6 steel beam spans and a center steel truss span of approximately 102 feet and a maximum underclearance of approximately 16 feet across Little Toby Creek approximately 1,300 feet downstream of S. R. 28 (Carman, PA Quadrangle N: 0.4 inch; W: 6.45 inches) in Brockway Borough, Jefferson County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

   E43-252.  Encroachment. George and John Kraynak, 2525 East Street, Hermitage, PA 16148. To construct and maintain a 20-foot wide by 4-foot high by 60-foot long concrete box culvert in Margargee Run and 0.097 acre of associated wetland approximately 250 feet upstream of S. R. 62 for the construction of a private driveway approximately 2,000 feet east of Neshannock Road (Sharon East, PA Quadrangle N: 20.3 inches; W: 2.2 inches) in City of Hermitage, Mercer County. This project includes the construction of 0.3 acre of replacement wetland on site.

Environmental Assessment Approvals and Actions on 401 Certifications

   EA24-002NW.  Environmental assessment. James P. Girty, 1339 Glen Hazel Road, St. Marys, PA 15857. To spread and place ten tons of Agricultural lime within the floodway and floodplain of Rocky Run (CWF) as part of a pilot watershed pH improvement project. It is anticipated that the lime application will occur from the headwaters to approximately 3,000 feet upstream of the confluence of Rocky Run and Elk Creek. Rocky Run is located north of the village of Daguscahonda (Ridgway, PA Quadrangle N: 10.8 inches; W: 40 inches) located in Ridgway Township, Elk County.

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

   E52-055.  Encroachment. David Katz, P. O. Box 291, Sparta, NJ 07871. To maintain an existing 8-foot diameter 120-foot long C.M.P. stream enclosure, to place riprap and concrete on the downstream end of the stream enclosure to eliminate an existing plunge pool and to construct and maintain a concrete baffle fish ladder through the stream enclosure in a tributary to the Delaware River. This project is located approximately 1,200 feet northwest of the intersection of Rosetown Trail and S. R. 1010 (Port Jervis South, PA Quadrangle N: 19.4 inches; W: 14.2 inches) in Westfall Township, Pike County.

   Southcentral Regional Office, Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, One Ararat Boulevard, Room 126, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.

   E05-239.  Encroachment. Harold E. Wertz, Bedford County, R. D. 1, Box 160, Manns Choice, PA 15550. To remove the five existing 3 foot diameter corrugated metal pipe culvert and to construct and maintain a steel beam and concrete the deck bridge having a clear span of 24 feet with an underclearance of 3 feet across an unnamed tributary to Raystown Branch Juniata River located about 0.9 mile north of the PA 96 and 31 intersection in Manns Choice (Bedford, PA Quadrangle N: 2.6 inches; W: 12.7 inches) in Harrison Township, Bedford County.

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

   E47-056.  Encroachment. Dept. of Transportation, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a two span continuous prestressed concrete box beam bridge with a clear span of 100.72 feet at a 53 degree skew and minimum underclearance of 9.9 feet over the Chillisquaque Creek on S. R. 3003 approximately 1.25 miles south of S. R. 254 (Washingtonville, PA Quadrangle N: 3.75 inches; W: 13.8 inches) in Liberty Township, Montour County.

   E55-141.  Encroachment. Dept. of Transportation, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a two span composite prestressed adjacent box beam bridge on two concrete cantilever abutments and one reinforced concrete pier with the normal clear spans being 51.3 feet, a minimum underclearance of 10.3 inches and a 82 degree skew across Middle Creek at a location approximately 100 feet west of the intersection of S. R. 0522 and S. R. 0104 (Middleburg, PA Quadrangle N: 7.0 inches; W: 6.12 inches) in Middleburg Borough, Snyder County.

   E59-324.  Encroachment. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., 2000 Corp. Dr., Suite 200, Wexford, PA 15090. Rehabilitate, maintain and operate a 24 inch diameter, high-pressure natural gas pipeline, referred to as L300-1 Line across Long Run and associated wetlands located approximately 6 road miles north on S. R. 0349 from S. R. 0006 (Sabinville, PA Quadrangle N: 15.4 inches; W: 9.1 inches) in Clymer Township, Tioga County.


Actions taken on applications filed under the act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 842, No. 365) (32 P. S. §§ 631--641) relating to the acquisition of rights to divert waters of this Commonwealth.

   Northwest Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, Water Supply and Community Health, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6899.

Permits Issued

   WA 43-1001.  Water allocation. South Pymatuning Township Board of Supervisors, 3483 Tamarack Drive, Sharpsville, PA 16150. Grants the right to purchase 181,000 gpd from the Borough of Sharpsville, located in South Pymatuning Township, Mercer County.

   Type of Facility: Township Authority, Subsidiary Water Allocation.

   Consulting Engineer: Edward A. Winslow, Jr., PE/PLS, President, E. A. Winslow and Associates, Inc., 220 Hickory Street, Sharpsville, PA 16150-2296.

   Permit Issued: November 7, 1996.


SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania

   In October 1996, the Department of Environmental Protection under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act (63 P. S. §§ 2001--2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed below to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania. The period of certification is 2 years. For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P. O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).


NameAddressType of Certification
Ronald Barber701 Third Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Testing
H. Edward Carr, Jr.
EIC, Inc.
780 Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Mitigation
Pak Man Chan2973 Kings Land
Lancaster, PA 17601
Testing
Daniel Festa
Festa Radon Technologies Company
208 Charlemma Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Mitigation
Daryl Festa
Festa Radon Technologies Company
208 Charlemma Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Testing
Thomas W. Fleck312 East 6th Avenue
Tarentum, PA 15084
Testing
John Gogal
Choice Environmental Solutions
H. C. 1, Box 521
Sciota, PA 18354
Mitigation
Daniel Jones
Precision Home Inspections, Inc.
223 Trevor Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
Mitigation
David Kern-Lyons
K.-L. Enterprises, Inc.
419 Elmer Street, Suite 2
Trenton, NJ 08611
Mitigation
Stanley E. Kuhn1045 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
Testing
Pratim Raman Patel431 Barn Swallow Lane
Allentown, PA 18104
Testing
Troy Rudy1857 Sturbridge Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601
Testing
Alan Marc Silverman740 Bridge View Road
Langhorne, PA 19053
Testing
James W. Stever1621 Limekiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025
Mitigation
James Anthony Williams31 East Main Street
P. O. Box 1921
New Kingstown, PA 17072
Testing
Mitigation

Notice of Denial to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania

   In October 1996, the Department of Environmental Protection under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act (63 P. S. §§ 2001--2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code § 240.201, denied the person or persons listed below from performing radon-related activities in Pennsylvania.

NameAddressType of Certification
Franklin R. Town, Jr.411 Avenue B
Horsham, PA 19044
Mitigation

Recycling Grant Awards under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act

   The Department of Environmental Protection announces the following grants to municipalities for recycling programs under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) (53 P. S. § 4000.902).

   Grant funds are used to develop and implement recycling programs. Municipalities and counties are eligible for up to 90% funding of approved recycling program costs. Municipalities considered financially distressed under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act (53 P. S. §§ 11701.101--11701.501) are eligible to receive funding for an additional 10% of approved costs. All grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101, and the availability of monies in the Recycling Fund.

   Inquiries regarding the grant offerings should be directed to Carl Hursh, Chief of Recycling and Markets, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.

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