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AIR QUALITY
Notice of Plan Approval and Operating Permit Applications
Nonmajor 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 the 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).
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.
36-03076: Martin Limestone, Inc. (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506) for revision of a Natural Minor Operating Permit for a limestone crushing plant in East Earl Township, Lancaster County.
38-05009: Lebanon Methane Recovery, Inc. (920 Rosstown Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for two engine generators, landfill gas fired with propane backup in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.
Southwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.
04-0707: Quality Aggregates, Inc. (200 Neville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15225) for operation of a barge unloading and loading excavator at the Colona Dock in Monaca Borough, Beaver County.
City of Philadelphia: Air Management Services, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 685-7584.
96-027: Delaware Valley Wool Scouring Co. (3419 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134) for operation of blending, bleaching, and cleaning raw wool in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The Synthetic Minor facility's air emission sources include a 21.56 MMBTU/hr No. 6 oil-fired boiler, a bale breaker/blender controlled by a baghouse, two cone dusters controlled by a baghouse, a squirrel cage controlled by a baghouse, and a compressor/baler controlled by a baghouse.
97-006: Halpern & Co., Inc. (3132 West Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121) for operation of remelting and refining of nonferrous metals in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The Natural Minor facility's air emission sources include a 20,000 lb. No. 2 oil-fired rotary furnace rated at 7.00 MMBTU/hr controlled by a baghouse, a 15,000 lb. No. 2 oil-fired rotary furnace rated at 5.6 MMBTU/hr controlled by a baghouse, two No. 2 oil-fired alloy kettles each rated at 5.5 MMBTU/hr controlled by a common baghouse, four No. 2 oil-fired alloy kettles each rated at 1.4 MMBTU/hr controlled by a common baghouse, and two natural gas-fired alloy kettles rated at 235,000 BTU/hr controlled by a common baghouse.
00-004: The Wistar Institute (3601 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104) for operation of a not-for-profit biomedical research institute in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The Synthetic Minor facility's air emission sources include three 448 hp natural gas and No. 2 oil dual-fired boilers and four emergency generators.
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 below. 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 persons 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 30 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.
09-00039: Atlas Roofing Corp. (60 Pacific Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951) in Quakertown Borough, Bucks County. The facility's major emission points include the following six major operations: felt saturation, shingle coating, mineral surfacing, cooling and drying, product finishing, and packaging, all which emit major levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). There are five major production support operations at the facility: asphalt storage, granule storage, filler storage, filler heating, and filler and coating mixing, all which emit major levels of particulate matter (PM).
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.
28-05023: Waynesboro Hospital (501 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) in Borough of Waynesboro, Franklin County. The facility's major emission sources are a medical waste incinerator (Econo-Therm) rated at 100 lb/hour controlled by an afterburner and five natural gas fired boilers.
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).
Bureau of Air Quality, Division of Permits, P. O. Box 8468, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105, (717) 787-4325.
01-2005: Reliant Energy Hunterstown, LLC (1001 Broad Street, P. O. Box 1050, Johnstown, PA 15907-1050) to authorize the transfer and use as emission offsets of 391 certified nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reduction credits (ERCs), expressed as tons per year (tpy), in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.208(2). The NOx ERCs are being transferred from the Pennsylvania Electric Company (d/b/a GPU Energy) Front Street Station (25-0041) for use under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 at the Hunterstown facility in Straban Township, Adams County.
48-00006: Reliant Energy Portland, LLC (1001 Broad Street, P. O. Box 1050, Johnstown, PA 15907-1050) to authorize the transfer and use as emission offsets of 275 certified nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reduction credits (ERCs), expressed as tons per year (tpy), in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.208(2). The NOx ERCs are being transferred from the Pennsylvania Electric Company (d/b/a GPU Energy) Front Street Station (25-0041) for use under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 at the Portland facility in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County.
Northeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (570) 826-2531.
39-304-023: Bethlehem Casting (Howmet Aluminum Casting, Inc., 2175 Avenue C, Bethlehem, PA 18017) for modification of workbenches, grinding operations and media blast cabinets and associated air cleaning device in Bethlehem, Lehigh County.
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.
36-05079A: Chester County Solid Waste Authority (P. O. Box 476, Honey Brook, PA 19344) for installation of a utility flare to serve as a backup to the existing enclosed ground flare at the Lanchester Landfill in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County. The installation of the control equipment will ensure proper control of any landfill gas should the primary flare be shutdown. The primary pollutant from the landfill is volatile organic compounds. The site is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart WWW--Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. The plan approval will contain operational, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure the facility is complying with all applicable air quality standards. Upon completion of the construction and compliance with all conditions, the plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an Administrative Amendment.
38-03028: Brentwood Industries, Inc. (2101 Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046) for installation of odor control on two PVC Thin Film Calendar & Extruder Process Lines at Lebanon Plant in West Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.
Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3637.
14-310-019A: Con-Stone, Inc. (P. O. Box 28, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for construction of various pieces of stone crushing, screening and conveying equipment in Haines Township, Centre County. Most of the crushing, screening and conveying equipment is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
08-313-011D: OSRAM Sylvania Products, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848) for installation of air cleaning devices (a fabric collector and a HEPA filter) on a powdered metal spray dryer in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.
08-00004A: Rynone Manufacturing Corp. (P. O. Box 128, Sayre, PA 18840-0128) for modification of the cast polymer operations in Sayre Borough, Bradford County.
Rynone Manufacturing Corp. is a major facility for which a Title V Operating Permit has been issued.
The information provided by the applicant indicates that the subject modification will increase the facility's potential to emit styrene and methyl methacrylate by 8.9 tons and 0.9 ton per 12 consecutive month period respectively. Styrene and methyl methacrylate are both classified as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). A preliminary review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the proposed modification will meet all applicable air quality requirements including the ''best available technology'' requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to approve the application and issue a plan approval to modify. If the plan approval is issued and if the cast polymer operations are subsequently found to be in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and plan approval conditions, the plan approval will be incorporated into Operating Permit 08-00004 by administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
In order to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, the Department proposes to place the following requirements in the respective plan approval.
* This plan approval is issued for the modification of a cast polymer facility comprised of four production lines and associated cleanup operations. The modification is an increase of 9.8 tons per 12 consecutive month period in the amount of VOCs and HAPs which the production lines are allowed to emit. This plan approval is also issued for the construction of a marble casting resin machine.
* The total combined VOC emissions from this facility following modification shall not exceed 35.9 tons per 12 consecutive month period, the total combined HAP emissions shall not exceed 37.0 tons per 12 consecutive month period and the total acetone emissions shall not exceed 26.0 tons per 12 consecutive month period.
* The styrene emissions shall not exceed 24.0 tons per 12 consecutive month period from the use of gel coats and 9.0 tons per 12 consecutive month period from the use of casting resins.
* The methyl methacrylate emissions shall not exceed 0.9 ton per 12 consecutive month period from the use of gel coats.
* All clear gel coats shall contain less than 50% styrene monomer by weight.
* All pigmented gel coats shall contain less than 45% styrene monomer by weight.
* No gel coat shall contain more than 5% methyl methacrylate by weight. Additionally, any gel coat containing methyl methacrylate shall also contain less than 35% styrene monomer by weight.
* All casting resins shall contain less than 40% styrene monomer by weight.
* The company shall not use gel coats containing any volatile organic compounds or hazardous air pollutants, other than styrene and methyl methacrylate, without prior authorization by the Department. Additionally, the company shall not use casting resins containing any volatile organic compounds or hazardous air pollutants, other than styrene, without prior authorization by the Department.
* Only airless, air assisted airless or HVLP spray equipment shall be used to apply gel coats except as follows: A conventional hand held air atomized spray gun, with a resin container (pressure or siphon) mounted on the spray gun, may be used in limited circumstances to apply special custom gel coats.
* All molded products, with the exception of flat panel, special shapes and floated bowl tops shall be enclosed during curing.
* The total combined VOC emissions from the use of mold release materials in the facility shall not exceed 1.0 ton per 12 consecutive month period and the total combined HAP emissions from the use of mold release materials shall not exceed 0.1 ton per 12 consecutive month period.
* The total combined VOC emissions from cleanup operations in the facility shall not exceed 1.0 ton per 12 consecutive month period, the methylene chloride emissions from cleanup operations shall not exceed 3.0 tons per 12 consecutive month period and the total acetone emissions from cleanup operations shall not exceed 26.0 tons per 12 consecutive month period.
* The company shall not use cleanup solvents containing any HAPs, other than methylene chloride, without prior authorization by the Department.
* All solvent used for spray line cleaning shall be flushed into closed containers. Under no circumstances shall solvent be removed from spray lines by spraying through a spray gun. All containers of solvent and waste solvent shall be kept closed when not in actual use and all solvent-laden rags, and the like, shall be stored in closed containers when not in actual use. Under no circumstances shall waste solvent be intentionally disposed of via evaporation or shall solvent-laden rags, and the like, be treated or pretreated prior to disposal or reuse by subjecting them to air drying or any other means of solvent removal which would cause solvent to be unnecessarily evaporated into the air.
* The company shall maintain comprehensive accurate records and generate a monthly report of air contaminant emissions in order to demonstrate compliance with all applicable emission limitations. All records and reports required by this condition shall be retained on site for at least 5 years from the date of generation and shall be made available to Department personnel upon request.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45 Department of Environmental Protection, the conditions listed in this plan approval do one or more of the following:
1. Identify the sources and location.
2. Establish allowable emissions rates.
3. Establish monitoring, recordkeeping, testing and reporting requirements.
4. Ensure proper operation and adequate maintenance.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the address listed.
Any person wishing to protest the issuance of plan approval or provide the Department with additional information which the person believes should be considered prior to the issuance of the plan approval may submit the protest or information to the Department at the address listed. A 30-day comment period, from the last date of publication, will exist for the submission of protests or comments. Each written protest or comment shall include the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 08-00004A; and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the plan approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons protesting the issuance of plan approval, submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the source is to be located, by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, by letter, or by telephone, where the Department determines that notification by telephone is sufficient. All protests, comments and requests must be received by the Department no later than 30 days after final publication of this notice.
Written protests, comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to David W. Aldenderfer, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Region Field Operations, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (570) 327-3648.
For additional information regarding the Department's analysis of the application, contact Joseph J. Dwyer, Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (570) 327-3642.
14-310-021A: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for construction of a screen and associated conveyors at a stone crushing plant (Sandy Ridge Plant #9) in Rush Township, Centre County. The screen and conveyors are subject to Subpart 000 of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
59-301-020: Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments (621 Smith Road, Mansfield, PA 16933) for the construction of a crematory incinerator in Richmond Township, Tioga County.
14-310-022A: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for construction of a screen and associated stacking conveyor at a stone crushing plant (Pleasant Gap Wash Plant #11) in Spring Township, Centre County. The screen and conveyor are subject to Subpart 000 of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
42-0004A: American Refining Group (77 North Kendall Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701) for construction of an isomerization unit in the City of Bradford, McKean County. The facility is a Title V Facility.
37-315A: AR Oliastro, Inc. (245 Portersville Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117) for post construction of a steel slag processing facility (14,000 tons/year) on the property of The International Metals Reclamation Co. (INMETCO) in Ellwood City, Lawrence County.
25-025C: General Electric Transportation Systems--Erie Plant (2901 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16531) for installation of a vacuum pressure impregnation system for coating alternators in Erie, Erie County. The facility is a Title V facility.
20-0040C: Advanced Cast Products, Inc. (18700 Mill Street, Meadville, PA 16335) for construction of an induction holding furnace, transfer ladles, tundish/treatment ladles, and associated ductwork and baghouse in Vernon Township, Crawford County. The facility is a Title V Facility.
20-0040D: Advanced Cast Products, Inc. (18700 Mill Street, Meadville, PA 16335) for relocation of existing tub grinder and construction of rebuilt shot blast machine with associated ductwork and baghouse in Vernon Township, Crawford County. The facility is a Title V Facility.
Notice of Intent to Issue a Plan Approval and Amend a Title V Operating Permit In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a plan approval to Southdown, Inc., for their plant in Wampum Borough, Lawrence County. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 37-00013. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. Plan Approval No. 37-013D is for the installation of a baghouse to control fugitive emissions from clinker silo Nos. 4 and 13. This installation will result in a reduction of 2.28 tons of PM10 emissions per year.
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 such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (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.
Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
Coal Applications Received:
11000104. Hoffman Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 130, 118 Runway Road, Friedens, PA 15541), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous surface-auger mine in Adams Township, Cambria County, affecting 133.8 acres, receiving stream Paint Creek and unnamed tributaries to Paint Creek, application received November 17, 2000.
17950110, Permit Renewal for reclamation only. K & J Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Westover, PA 16692), for continued reclamation of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Chest and Chest Townships, Cambria and Clearfield Counties, affecting 201.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to/and Chest Creek, Crooked Run, application received November 21, 2000.
Greensburg District Office, R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
62000102. Stash Mining Co. (P. O. Box 20, Waltersburg, PA 15488). Application received for commencement, operations and reclamation of a bituminous surface auger mine, located in South Union Township, Fayette County, proposed to affect 130.5 acres. Receiving streams are an unnamed tributary to Jennings Run, to Redstone Creek to Monongahela River. Application received October 30, 2000.
65840119. M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7961). Application received to revise permit to add Derry Stone and Lime Co., Inc., as a contract miner at a bituminous surface/auger mine and limestone removal/portable stone crushing facility located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 643.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Stony Run and McGee Run. Application received: November 29, 2000.
65970103. M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7961). Application received to revise permit to add Derry Stone and Lime Co., Inc., as a contract miner at a bituminous surface mine/limestone quarry located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 105.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Stoney Run. Application received: November 29, 2000.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
17980106, R. B. Contracting (R. D. 1, Box 13, Curwensville, PA 16833), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a Change in Land Use from forestland to wildlife habitat. The permit is located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County and affects 71.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Little Clearfield Creek. Application received November 16, 2000.
17900108, TDK Coal Sales, Inc. (P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine permit from Al Hamilton Contracting Company, located in Penn Township, Clearfield County affecting 798 acres. Receiving streams: two unnamed tributaries to Daily Run to Curry Run to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received November 27, 2000.
McMurray District Office, 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
56841610. Penn Pocahontas Coal Co. (P. O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531), to renew the permit for the Prep Plant #1 in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County to renew the existing reclamation only permit for Prep Plant #1, no additional discharges. Application received October 10, 2000.
Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
Coal NPDES Permit Renewal Application Received:
3279103. Kent Coal Mining Company (P. O. Box 219, Shelocta, PA 15774), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA007991, Young Township, Indiana County, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Big Run, NPDES Renewal application received October 25, 2000.
Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
Noncoal Applications Received
22890301C2. Dauphin Meadows, Inc. (P. O. Box 68, Route 209, Millersburg, PA 17061), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0594491 in Washington Township, Dauphin County, receiving stream--unnamed tributary to Wiconisco Creek. Application received November 22, 2000.
13760301C3. Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA 18034), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0124214 in Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County, receiving stream--unnamed tributary to Aquashicola Creek. Application received November 22, 2000.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
ENCROACHMENTS The following permit applications and requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for water quality certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317 as well as relevant State requirements. Initial requests for 401 certification will be published concurrently with the permit application. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Safety or Encroachment Permit, or the approval of Environmental Assessments must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (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 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E23-407. Encroachment. Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, TX 77056. To perform exploratory work to facilitate an anomaly investigation of an existing gas transmission line which will temporarily impact various stream and wetland resources in Delaware and Chester Counties. In Delaware County, 0.3 acre of wetlands (PEM/PF01) will be impacted in Willistown Township. The remaining activities qualify for General Permit No. 5 (Utility Line Stream Crossings) and No. 8 (Temporary Road Crossings) and will temporarily impact Hunters Run (HQ, TSF) and its tributaries, a tributary to Chrome Run (TSF, MF), a tributary to Ridley Creek (TSF), and Crum Creek (WWF, MF) and its tributaries, and various wetlands in Willistown, Edgemont and Ridley Townships and Ridley Park, Eddystone and Brookhaven Boroughs. The total impact of all activities in Delaware County is 303 linear feet of stream impact and 0.89 acre of wetland impact (Bridgeport, PA Quadrangle N: 12.74 inches; W: 11.47 inches to West Chester, PA Quadrangle N: 17.2 inches; W: 0.83 inch).
E15-653. Encroachment. Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, 540 Westheimer Court, Houston, TX 77056. To perform exploratory work to facilitate an anomaly investigation of an existing gas transmission line which will temporarily impact various stream and wetland resources in Chester and Delaware Counties. In Chester County, stream work will occur at four locations impacting an unnamed tributary to Pickering Creek (HQ, TSF), an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ, TSF), and two unnamed tributaries to Ridley Creek (HQ, TSF) in West Pikeland, Uwchlan and East Goshen Townships. Wetland work will occur at four locations impacting 0.53 acre of wetlands (PEM/PF01) in Uwchlan, West Whiteland and East Goshen Townships. The remaining activities quality for General Permit No. 5 (Utility Line Stream Crossings) and No. 8 (Temporary Road Crossings) and will temporarily impact wetlands and unnamed tributaries to Pickering and Ridley Creeks in Upper Uwchlan, Uwchlan, West Pikeland and East Goshen Townships. The total impact of all activities in Chester County is 488 linear feet of stream impact and 1.10 acres of wetland impact (West Chester, PA Quadrangle N: 17.2 inches; W: 0.83 inch to Downingtown, PA Quadrangle N: 17.68 inches; W: 8.47 inches).
EA23-003SE. Encroachment. Cornerstone Communities, 771 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085. A request for an Environmental Assessment for impacts associated with the construction of a non-jurisdictional dam across a narrow section of wetlands (PFO1) which will provide stormwater management for the proposed Smithbridge Apartments Subdivision. The dam and associated components will impact about 0.19 acre of wetlands (PFO1). The project is situated approximately 500 feet northeast of the intersection of Route 202 and Smith Bridge Road (Wilmington-North, Quadrangle N: 19.70 inches; W: 5.60 inches) in Concord Township, Delaware County.
Northcentral Region, Water Management, Soils and Waterways Section, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E14-383. Encroachment. John P. Albert, R. R. 3, Box 382, Philipsburg, PA 16866-9563. To construct and maintain wood deck steel I-beam vehicle bridge with a 35-foot clear span and a 6-foot underclearance with masonry abutments in Cold Stream Creek located 0.3 mile up Cold Stream Road from Kepp Road (Sandy Ridge, PA Quadrangle N: 22.2 inches; W: 11.5 inches) in Rush Township, Clearfield County. This project proposes to permanently impact 25 feet of Cold Stream Creek, which is designated a High Quality-Cold Water Fishery.
E18-307. Encroachment. PA DCNR, Bureau of Facility Design, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. To remove an existing bridge and to construct and maintain a reinforced concrete box culvert with a clear span of 15.5 feet and an underclearance of 5.5 feet with the associated concrete wingwalls in Shintown Run and R-6 riprap on a section of the left upstream bank all of which are located 2 miles southeast on Robbins Road from its intersection with Basin Road (Renovo West, PA Quadrangle N: 17.6 inches; W: 11.3 inches) in Noyes Township, Clinton County. This project proposes to impact 66 feet of Shintown Run, which is classified as High Quality--Cold Water Fishery.
E55-172. Encroachment. Lee E. Knepp, Snyder County Commissioners, Courthouse, P. O. Box 217, Middleburg, PA 17842. To construct and maintain replacement siding, perform structural repairs, repointing of stone masonry, paved approaches to the existing covered A-line Bridge and Dreeses Bridge over the North Branch of Mahantango Creek and Middle Creek, respectively (Dalmatia, PA Quadrangle N: 9.4 inches; W: 14.5 inches and Beavertown, PA Quadrangle N: 4.6 inches; W: 2.8 inches) in Perry and Beaver Townships, Snyder County. The project will not impact on wetlands while impacting approximately 80 feet of waterway. The North Branch of Mahantango Creek and Middle Creek are trout stocked fisheries streams.
E59-408. Encroachment. Lawrence Clark, P.E., Mansfield University, 110 Brooks Maintenance Building, Mansfield, PA 16933. To construct and maintain a 6.2 foot wide by 3.4 foot high by approximately 50 foot long CMP storm sewer outfall, with flared end section and R-5 rip-rap protection, and a parallel 24 inch diameter CMP outfall to the old bank of Corey Creek and to construct and maintain earthen/cobble fill over and to the sides of the CMP pipes to extend to the old bank of Corey Creek and to construct R-4 riprap along the limits of the restored old bank of Corey Creek. The project is located on the northeastern side of Mansfield University along Route 6 (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle N: 10.85 inches; W: 9.25 inches) in Richmond Township, Tioga County. The project will not impact wetlands while impacting approximately 200 feet of waterway. Corey Creek is a warm water fisheries stream.
Southwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E03-391. Encroachment. Richard L. Castle, 686 Jackson Road, Apollo, PA 15613. To operate and maintain existing fill placed along approximately 310 feet of Rattling Run, to install and maintain bank stabilization along approximately 310 feet of Rattling Run (CWF) and to construct and maintain a 7.9 foot × 5.6 foot aluminized steel spiral rib pipe arch culvert in Rattling Run (CWF) for the purpose of expanding the existing truck parking space. The project will impact 0.07 acre of wetlands. The site is located off of S. R. 2051, approximately 0.5 mile south of its intersection with S. R. 0056 (Vandergrift, PA Quadrangle N: 14.5 inches; W: 3.6 inches) in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County.
Northwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
E27-062. Encroachment. PA Department of General Services, 18th and Herr Streets, Room 104, Harrisburg, PA 17125. To fill a total of 6.3 acres of wetlands (PEM) and relocate approximately 2,300 feet of a tributary to Scott Run (HQ-CWF) for the construction of the State Correctional institution at Forest southeast of S. R. 66 approximately 1 mile northeast of Marienville (Marienville East, PA Quadrangle N: 19.0 inches; W: 13.4 inches) in Jenks Township, Forest County. Project includes the creation of a total of 8.0 acres of replacement wetland on site.
E37-135. Encroachment. David Turner, 115 Vogel Lane, Baden, PA 15005. To conduct the following associated with construction of a private access road to property located east of North Camp Run Road approximately 3.4 miles north of S. R. 288 just south of Pyles Mills (Zelienople, PA Quadrangle N: 22.2 inches; W: 7.3 inches) in Perry Township, Lawrence County.
1. Construct and maintain the access road extending east from North Camp Run Road along the left 50-foot-floodway of a tributary to Camp Run.
2. Construct and maintain an aluminum box culvert having a span of 15.83 feet and a rise of 3.5 feet in Camp Run approximately 125 feet east of North Camp Run Road.
3. Construct and maintain the access road extending from the box culvert southeast within the 50-foot-floodway of Camp Run along an existing trail.
4. Maintain fill placed without a permit in 0.064 acre of wetland for the access road.
Project includes contribution to the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Fund for replacement of impacted wetland at a ratio of 2:1 due to fill having been placed prior to obtaining a permit.
E62-373. Encroachment. Pine Grove Township, P. O. Box 125, Russell, PA 16345. To remove the existing bridge, and to construct and maintain a 35.5 foot long precast concrete box culvert; having a 24.0 wide by 7.0 foot high waterway opening in Johnny Run on Main Street, a quarter mile north of S. R. 957, in the Village of Russell (Russell PA-NY Quadrangle N: 12.4 inches; W: 1.35 inches) located in Pine Grove Township, Warren County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The following Environmental Assessment and request for Water Quality Certification are being processed under section 105.12(a)(16) and 105.15(b), restoration activities undertaken and conducted under a restoration plan approved by the Department.
Northwest Regional Office, Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
EA10-014NW. Environmental Assessment. Ronald Devido, 36 Sunset Drive, New Castle, PA 16105. To drain the existing impoundment, reconstruct the nonjurisdictional dam and fill an area measuring approximately 550 feet long by 20 feet wide, consisting of approximately two thirds of the existing impoundment area on property located 600 feet north of S. R. 422 approximately 0.4 mile west of Baldwin Road (New Castle South, PA Quadrangle N: 18.65 inches; W: 5.25 inches) located in Shenango Township, Lawrence County.
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