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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1939a

[30 Pa.B. 5855]

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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 wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) 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 EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to these proposed permit actions under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement to the Field Office indicated as the office responsible, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Field Office of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Managers will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit action. 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 the Department's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.
 


   Northeast Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
NPDESFacility NameCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA-0060631Stroud Township
1211 North Fifth Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Monroe County
Stroud Township
Pocono CreekTotal
Residual
Chlorine

DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law

(Part II Permits)

   The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).

   Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the following: name, address and telephone number, identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed and a concise statement in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protest. Each writer will be notified in writing of the time and place if a hearing or conference concerning the plan, action or application to which the protest relates is held. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit applications and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the 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 for Industrial Waste and Sewage Applications under The Clean Stream Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707. Persons who wish to review any of these applications should contact Mary DiSanto at (717) 705-4732.

   A.  2900402. Sewage submitted by McConnellsburg Sewerage Authority, South Second Street, P. O. Box 681, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 in Ayr Township, Fulton County for a proposed public sanitary sewer extension and pumping station at the South Central Business Park was received in the Southcentral Region on October 19, 2000.

   A.  0693201, Amendment 00-1. Industrial waste submitted by Process Recovery Corporation, 2909 Windmill Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 in Cumru Township, Berks County to construct additional storage/treatment tanks and modify operating procedures was received in the Southcentral Region on October 19, 2000.

   A.  6700412. Sewage submitted by Newberry Township Sewer Authority, 1915 Old Trail Road, Etters, PA 17319-9676 in Newberry Township, York County to construct and operate a temporary sanitary sewage pump station to serve Phase I of a proposed subdivision was received in the Southcentral Region October 25, 2000.

   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.

   WQM Permit No. 3700405. Sewage, Sue A. Brown and Amy J. Wagner, R. R. 1, Box 490, New Wilmington, PA 16142. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Wilmington Township, Lawrence County.

   WQM Permit No. 6200414. Sewage, Joseph P. Sitarik, 21 Paddock Dr., New Hope, PA 18938. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Watson Township, Warren County.

   WQM Permit No. 6200415. Sewage, Charles A. Betts, 400 Weiler Road, Warren, PA 16365. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Conewango Township, Warren County.

INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

(PAS)


NPDES Individual

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit and special conditions. The 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 of 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day permit 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 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, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office noted above the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.

   NPDES Permit PAS10-G443. Stormwater. First Leader Development Corporation, One Abington Plaza, Suite No. 403, Jenkintown, PA 19046, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, to Valley Creek (EV).

   NPDES Permit PAS10-G444. Stormwater. West Vincent Associates, 707 Eagleview Boulevard, Exton, PA 19341, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in West Vincent Township, Chester County, to Birch Run Creek (EV).

   Northeast Regional Office:  2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, (570) 826-2511.

   Monroe County Conservation District, District Manager, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, (570) 629-3060.

   NPDES Permit PAS10S021-R-1. Stormwater. Blue Mountain Lake, Blue Mtn. Lake Associates, L.P., One Blue Mtn. Lake, E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Stroud and Smithfield Townships, Monroe County, to Blue Mtn. Lk/ UNT Brodhead Ck., HQ-CWF and Sambo Ck., TSF.

   Northcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 208 W. 3rd St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3574.

   Centre County Conservation District, 414 Holmes Ave., Suite 4, Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814) 355-6817.

   NPDES Permit PAS10F079-1. Stormwater. PA Dept. of Transportation, 1924-30 Daisy St., Clearfield, PA 16830 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Patton, Huston, Worth, Taylor Townships, Centre County and Snyder Township, Blair County to North and South Bald Eagle Creek (CWF & TSF); Buffalo Run (HQ-CWF); Unt. to Bald Eagle Creek (Waddle Run-CWF).


BIOSOLIDS INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
(PABIG and PABIS)

   The following parties have applied for either an Individual Site Permit (PABIS) or an Individual Generator Permit (PABIG) for beneficial use of sewage sludge (biosolids) by land application. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to land apply biosolids subject to certain requirements set forth in the permit.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the responsible Department Regional Office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement 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 Management Regional 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, comments received, and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the responsible 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 Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   Contact Office:  Bureau of Water Quality Protection, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105, (717) 787-8184.

   PABIG 9901. Edward J. Patten Water Reclamation Facility, Middlesex County Utilities Authority, P. O. Box 159, Main Street Extension, Sayreville, NJ has applied to have their biosolids approved for beneficial use by land application.


GENERAL CAFO NPDES PERMIT

   Northcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-0530.

   PAG124802. Myers Farm (George S. and Deborah A. Myers, Jr.), R. R. 6, Box 332, Wellsboro, PA 16901. George S. & Deborah A. Myers Jr. have submitted an application for a general NPDES permit for a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO), located along Faulkner Road in Delmar Township, Tioga County. The CAFO is situated in the East Branch of Stony Fork Creek, which is classified for Cold Water Fishes (CWF). The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 550 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 4,200 wean to finish swine, average weight of 145 pounds. These animals will be housed in two barns (one existing and one proposed). Manure will be collected through slatted floors in reinforced concrete manure storage facilities beneath each barn. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities will be 1.14 million gallons. Prior to operation of the manure storage facilities, the design engineer will be required to submit certification that the facilities were properly constructed. Manure will be pumped from the facilities and spread onto fields owned by Myers Farm (61.5 acres) or available under agreement (568 acres) in accordance with the Nutrient Management Plan approved by the Tioga County Conservation District dated September 21, 2000. A release or discharge to waters of the Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected.

   The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations including the Final CAFO Strategy, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue a general NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the general permit.

   The permit application is on file at the Northcentral Regional Office of the Department. Persons may make an appointment to review the files by calling Robert Workman, File Review Coordinator, at (570) 327-0551.

   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit review waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) applies to this general NPDES permit.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the above address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public meeting/hearing may be held if the Department considers the public response or interest 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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   PAG124801. Gary A. Pfleegor Farm, R. D. 2, Box 529, Lewisburg, PA 17837-9636. Gary A. Pfleegor has submitted an application for a general NPDES permit for a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) located on Goodman Road in Kelly Township, Union County. The CAFO is situated near Little Buffalo Creek, which is classified for Cold Water Fishes (CWF). The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 534 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 4,160 finish swine, of average weight 145 pounds. These animals will be housed in two barns, one existing and one proposed. Manure will be collected through slatted floors in reinforced concrete manure storage facilities beneath each barn. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities will be 1.67 million gallons. Prior to operation of the manure storage facilities, the design engineer will be required to submit certification that the facilities were properly constructed. All manure from this operation will be exported to surrounding farms for agricultural uses, in accordance with the Nutrient Management Plan, approved by the Union County Conservation District Board of Directors on June 14, 2000. A release or discharge to waters of the Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected.

   The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations including the Final CAFO Strategy, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue coverage under the general NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the general permit.

   The permit application is on file at the Northcentral Regional Office of the Department. Persons may make an appointment to review the files by calling Robert Workman, File Review Coordinator, at (570) 327-0551.

   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit review waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) applies to this general NPDES permit.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the above address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public meeting/hearing may be held if the Department considers the public response or interest 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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

SAFE DRINKING WATER


Applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).

   Regional Office:  Northcentral Field Operations, Environmental Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   A.  1400508. The Department has received a permit application from Howard Borough, 780 Black Street, Howard, PA 16841, Howard Township/Borough, Centre County. The application is for development of an additional well and the interconnecting pipe to the existing distribution system.

   Southwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Supply Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   5656493. Evangeliste Spring Water Vending, HC 63, Box 35, Donegal, PA 15628. On-site vending of spring water from an enclosed spring through a vending machine located in Donegal, Westmoreland County.

   1100502. Krayn Water Cooperative, 1245 Krayn Road, Windber, PA 15963. The construction of a water booster station, 6" transmission main and 53,000 gallon water storage tank serving Adams Township (Krayn), Cambria County.

   1100503. Redevelopment Authority of Cambria County, 401 Candlelight Drive, P. O. Box 93, Ebensburg, PA 15931. The construction of a water booster station, 6" water distribution system, 8" transmission main and 53,000 gallon water storage tank serving Summerhill and Onnalinda, Cambria County.

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

Under Act 2, 1995

Preamble 1


Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).

   Sections 302--305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as 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 suspected 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, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation 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. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.

   Under sections 304(n)(l)(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 standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the sites identified as proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, 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. During this comment period the municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.

   For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:

   Southeast Regional Office:  Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-5950.

   Burns Residence, Bristol Township, Bucks County. Brian R. Evans, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with BTEX and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. 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 Bucks County Courier on August 18, 2000. A Final Report was simultaneously submitted.

   Tomlinson Residence, Warminster Township, Bucks County. Brian R. Evans, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with BTEX and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. 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 Bucks County Courier on September 11, 2000. A Final Report was simultaneously submitted.

   Thomas H. Bliss, Patricia Bliss and Blissco Partnership, East Nottingham Township, Chester County. Philip F. Gray, Jr., Storb Environmental, Inc., 410 North Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with BTEX and petroleum hydrocarbons. 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 Oxford Tribune on September 28, 2000.

   Former Atlantic Service Station 0363-0431, Upper Darby Township, Delaware County. Michael Sarcinello, Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 410 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 110, Exton, PA 19341, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with BTEX and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and petroleum hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet Statewide health and site-specific standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in The News of Delaware County on August 30, 2000.

SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


Applications received under the Solid Waste 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, (412) 442-4000.

   A.  100434. Evergreen Landfill, Inc., P. O. Box 195, Carol, PA 15731. Evergreen Landfill, P. O. Box 195, Coral, PA 15731. An application for a permit renewal to a municipal waste landfill in Brushvalley/Center Townships, Indiana County was received in the Regional Office on October 26, 2000.

AIR QUALITY


Notice of Plan Approval and Operating Permit
Applications
Non-major Sources and Modifications

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State operating permit and Title V operating permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit all the permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.

   Notice is hereby given that the Department has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities. Although the sources covered by these applications may be located at a major facility, the sources being installed or modified do not trigger major new source review or prevention of significant deterioration requirements.

   Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Offices identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule an appointment.

   Persons wishing to receive a copy of the proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit must indicate their interest to the Department Regional Office within 30 days of the date of this notice, and must file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed document to that person or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Any comments or protests filed with Department Regional Offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts, which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing.

   Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office identified below. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   Final plan approvals and operating permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121--143, the Federal Clean Air Act and regulations adopted under the act.

OPERATING PERMITS


Applications received and intent to issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F (relating to operating permit requirements).

   Northeast Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (570) 826-2531.

   66-315-036:  Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co. (P. O. Box 32, Mehoopany, PA 18629) for operation of a tissue/towel converting operation and associated air cleaning device along Route 87 in Washington Township, Wyoming County.

   Southwest Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.

   32-00085:  Information Display Technology, Inc. (2170 Barr Slope Road, Dixonville, PA 15434) for operation of furniture manufacturing at the Greensteel Division in Green Township, Indiana County.

   32-00266:  Evergreen Landfill, Inc. (2000 Cliff Mine Road, Park W2, Suite 420, Coral, PA 15731) for operation of a sanitary landfill at the Evergreen Landfill in Center Township, Indiana County.

   11-00084:  United Metal Fabricators, Inc. (1316 Eisenhower Boulevard, Johnstown, PA 15904) for operation of a metal furniture manufacturing facility at the Richland Facility in Richland Township, Cambria County.


Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits

   Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521 and § 127.424, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to the following facilities. These facilities are major facilities subject to the operating permit requirements under Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G (relating to operating permit requirements; and Title V operating permits).

   Appointments to review copies of the Title V application, proposed permit and other relevant information must be made by contacting Records Management using the appropriate regional office telephone number noted. For additional information, contact the appropriate regional office noted.

   Interested persons may submit written comments, suggestions or objections concerning the proposed Title V permit to the regional office within 30 days of publication of this notice. Written comments submitted to the Department during the 30-day public comment period shall include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, along with the reference number of the proposed permit. The commentator should also include a concise statement of any objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office identified below. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the public comment period and will provide notice of any scheduled public hearing at least thirty days in advance of the hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation where the facility is located.

   Southeast Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.

   46-00077:  Pottstown Precision Casting, Inc. (400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464) in West Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. The facility melts and die-casts aluminum into various parts for automotive and industrial markets. Facility is a major source of nitrogen oxides because of the natural gas furnaces that are used in melting and casting aluminum. This facility was formerly known as Doeler-Jarvis Pottstown, Inc. and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvard Industries.

   46-00198:  Bloomer Chocolate Co. (1101 Blommer Drive, East Greenville, PA 18041) in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. The facility processes cocoa beans for production of chocolate and other cocoa products. Facility uses winnowers, micronizers, roasters, dutching reactors and vaporizers in their processes, which makes this facility a major source of volatile organic compounds and particulate matter.

   46-00032:  SPS Technologies, Inc. (Highland Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046) in Abington Township, Montgomery County. The facility produces high strength fasteners for the aerospace industry. Facility is a major source of nitrogen oxides, hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic compounds from the boilers, plating operations and vapor degreasing operations.

PLAN APPROVALS


Applications received and intent to issue Plan Approvals under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).

   Northeast Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (570) 826-2531.

   48-310-040:  Chrin Brothers, Inc. (635 Industrial Drive, Easton, PA 18042) for construction of a stone crushing operation and associated air cleaning device in Williams Township, Northampton County.

   54-317-002B:  Kaytee Products, Inc. (Bay-Mor Division, 55 North Sillyman Street, Cressona, PA 17929) for modification of a grain processing operation in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County.

   54-399-029:  Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc. (P. O. Box B, Tamaqua, PA 18252) for construction of an aluminum pigment manufacturing process in Rush Township, Schuylkill County.

   40-320-013:  Bemis Co., Inc. (20 Jaycee Drive, Valmont Industrial Park, West Hazleton, PA 18201-1142) for construction of two flexo-graphic printing lines and associated air cleaning devices in West Hazleton Borough, Luzerne County.

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.

   06-03019A:  Pennsylvania Handcrafted Cabinetry (P. O. Box 337, Bernville, PA 19506) for construction of a wood furniture manufacturing facility controlled by dry filters and low VOC coatings in Bernville Borough, Berks County.

   36-05112:  PPL Global, LLC (Suite 400, 11350 Random Hill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030) for construction of 10 gas fired simple cycle combustion turbines nominally rated at 45 MW each for electrical generation for a new facility in West Earl Township, Lancaster County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG--Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines.

   36-05113:  PPL Global, LLC (Suite 400, 1350 Random Hill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030) for construction of two gas fired simple cycle combustion turbines nominally rated at 45 MW each for electrical generation for a new facility in Eden Township, East Drumore Township and Quarryville Borough, Lancaster County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG--Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines.

   Northcentral Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3637.

   17-399-021:  Wickett and Craig of America, Inc. (120 Cooper Road, Curwensville, PA 16833) for construction of a fertilizer manufacturing operation and associated air cleaning devices (a fabric collector and a packed bed scrubber) in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County.

   19-322-002D:  White Pines Corp. (515 State Route 442, Millville, PA 17846) for construction of a municipal waste landfill in Pine Township, Columbia County. The landfill will be subject to Subpart WWW of the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

   59-304-002K:  Ward Manufacturing, Inc. (P. O. Box 9, 115 Gulick Street, Blossburg, PA 16912-0009) to increase the allowable volatile organic compound emission limit for various pieces of iron foundry shakeout, sand handling, etc. equipment located at Plant 1 in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County. Ward Manufacturing is requesting an increase in the allowable volatile organic compound emission limit of 24.49 pounds per hour and 48.98 tons per year.

   53-00006A:  Dominion Transmission Corp. (CNG Tower, 625 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3199) for installation of replacement air cleaning devices (either ''screwn-in prechambers'' or ''high pressure fuel injection'' systems) on six natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion compressor engines (Engines 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) at the Ellisburg Compressor Station in Genesee Township, Potter County. The air cleaning device installations will not result in any change in the amount of nitrogen oxides or any other air contaminant allowed to be emitted from the engines but may result in a reduction in the emission rate of one or more air contaminants from the levels now actually occurring. This is a Title V facility.

   41-305-012:  Fisher Mining Co. (P. O. Box 374, Montoursville, PA 17754) for reactivation of a coal railcar loading operation in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.

   Southwest Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.

   04-412A:  Philip Metals, Inc. (20521 Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44122) for installation of an auto shredder at the Koppel Plant in Big Beaver Borough, Beaver County.

   Northwest Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.

   42-176G:  Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.--Mt Jewett (Hutchins Road, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740) for installation of a new RTO to control VOC emissions from the press and unloader at the MDF Operation at the MDF Plant in Sergeant Township, McKean County.

   42-176H:  Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.--Mt. Jewett (Hutchins, Road, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740) for post construction of the Westec Panel Burner that was a previously unpermitted natural gas burner for the Westec Dryer at the MDF Operation at the MDF Plant in Sergeant Township, McKean County.

   42-158B:  Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.--Mt. Jewett (Hutchins Road, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740) for post construction of the Rotary Natural Gas Burners that were previously unpermitted for the three rotary dryers at the Particleboard Plant in Sergeant Township, McKean County.

   42-158C:  Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.--Mt. Jewett (Hutchins Road, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740) for construction of an overs removal system to replace both System 9 and 17 with a newer larger baghouse at the Particleboard Plant in Sergeant Township, McKean County.

   42-158D:  Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.--Mt. Jewett (Hutchins, Road, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740) for construction of a new baghouse and upgrade of System 5 and 6 at the Particleboard Plant in Sergeant Township, McKean County.

   42-158E:  Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.--Mt. Jewett (Hutchins, Road, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740) for increase of production by improvements to several plant sources including the press to 220 MMSF of board product for the Particleboard Plant in Sergeant Township, McKean County.

   42-176I:  Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.--Mt. Jewett (Hutchins, Road, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740) for increase of production by improvements to several plant sources including the press to 120 MMSF of board for the MDF Plant in Sergeant Township, McKean County.

   24-120A:  Dominion Transmission--Ardell Station (State Route 2004, Saint Marys, PA 15857) in Benezette Township, Elk County for modification of the existing turbine and addition of two new engines, a generator and a dehydrator. The facility has a Title V permit.

MINING

APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES

   Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes:  the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).

   The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District mining office indicated above each application. Where a 401 water quality certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for 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 will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. The NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52 and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity and pH. In addition to the above, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies which have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the above-mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on those requirements.

   Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

   Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.

Coal Applications Received

   101478-33990108-E-1. T.L.H. Coal Company (R. D. 1, Box 170, Rochester Mills, PA 15571) Revision to an existing stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of unnamed tributary to Sawmill Run in Young Township, Jefferson County. Receiving streams:  Unnamed tributary to Sawmill Run. Application received:  October 19, 2000.

   37000302. IA Construction Corporation (P. O. Box 8, Concordville, PA 19331). Commencement, operation, and restoration of a limestone operation in Wayne Township, Lawrence County affecting 100 acres. Receiving streams:  Unnamed tributaries to Duck Run and unnamed tributaries to Connoquenessing Creek. Application received October 23, 2000.

   Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

   13940201C3. Rossi Excavating Company (9 West 15th Street, Hazleton, PA 18201), correction to an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Banks Township, Carbon County affecting 11.5 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received October 19, 2000.

   19950101R. Blaschak Coal Corp. (P. O. Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Conyngham Township and Centralia Borough, Columbia County affecting 846.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received October 23, 2000.

   54851343R3. Buck Mountain Coal Company (P. O. Box 6, Tremont, PA 17981), renewal of an existing underground mine operation in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County affecting 4.6 acres, receiving stream--Swatara Creek. Application received October 25, 2000.

   Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.

Small Industrial Mineral Applications Received:

   56000802. Brantview Farms Excavating, Inc. (365 Vanyo Road, Berlin, PA 15530), commencement, operation and restoration of small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Stonycreek River, application received October 19, 2000.

   Greensburg District Office, R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.

Noncoal Applications Received

   26970401. Laurel Aggregates, Inc. (P. O. Box 23, Gans, PA 15439). Application received to revise permit to add acreage and for a stream variance at a large noncoal (limestone) quarry located in Springhill Township, Fayette County, currently affecting 153 acres. Receiving streams:  Rubles Run. Application received October 25, 2000.

   Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.

Coal Applications Returned

   61990102. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Revision to an existing bituminous surface strip operation in Clinton and Venango Townships, Venango and Butler Counties affecting 40.7 acres. Receiving streams:  Unnamed tributary to Scrubgrass Creek. Revision to add the placement of fly ash within the permit area. Application received August 11, 2000. Application returned October 23, 2000.

   Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

Coal Applications Withdrawn

   54733020C15. Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company, (P. O. Box 311, Tamaqua, PA 18252), withdrawal of a permit correction application for biosolids in Summit Hill and Nesquehoning Boroughs, Carbon County. Application received August 24, 2000. Application withdrawn October 23, 2000.

   Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.

   07990101. Cooney Brothers Coal Company (P. O. Box 246, Cresson, PA 16630), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous strip mine in Logan Township, Blair County, affecting 31.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Kittanning Run and Kittanning Run, application received December 6, 1999, application withdrawn October 24, 2000.

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

   03980105. Dutch Run Coal, Inc. (R. R. 2, Shelocta, PA 15774). Application withdrawn for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, proposed to affect 217.2 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek; unnamed tributaries to Patterson Creek to Patterson Creek; and all to Buffalo Creek to the Allegheny River. A social and economic justification was included with this application. Application received:  September 9, 1998. Application withdrawn October 23, 2000.

   Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

Coal Bond Release Application

   19851301. Keno Coal Co. (1433 Poplar Street, Kulpmont, PA 17834), Stage I, II and III bond release of an anthracite underground mine operation in Conyngham Township, Columbia County affecting 4.8 acres for $5,000 on property owned by Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc. Application received October 26, 2000.

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