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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-33

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[31 Pa.B. 162]

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]

DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

(Part I Permits)

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.

   Where indicated the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived his right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to 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 this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Field Office the exact basis of a 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. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the Field Office that has been indicated above the application.


Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge to State waters.

   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.

   PA 0063991.  Industrial Waste, SIC: 3241, Essroc Cement Corporation, Nazareth Plant 1, Route 248 & Easton Road, Nazareth, PA 18064.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated noncontact cooling water and stormwater into an unnamed tributary to Shoeneck Creek, Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

Internal Monitoring Point--101

   The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 0.506 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous Daily
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids33 lbs./day66 lbs./day
Temperature110°F
Oil and Grease15.030.0
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

Internal Monitoring Point--201

   The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 0.072 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous Daily
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids33 lbs./day66 lbs./day
Temperature110°F
Oil and Grease15.030.0
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

Internal Monitoring Point--301

   The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 0.0014 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous Daily
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids40.0
Oil and Grease15.030.0
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

Outfall 002, Stormwater

MonthlyInstantaneous Daily
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids50.0
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0060569.  Industrial Waste, SIC: 4941, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 20 East Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1397.

   This proposed action is for the renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into Big Wapwallopen Creek in Fairview Township, Luzerne County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation was the Danville Borough Water Supply intake located on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.031 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Aluminum2.44.8
Manganese1.02.0
Total Iron2.04.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

   PA 0083992.  SIC Code 1617, Sewage, Delores J. Carrigan, 112 Pondview Lane, Clearville, PA 15535.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Sweet Root Creek in Watershed 13-A, in Southampton Township, Bedford County.

   The receiving stream is classified for high quality-cold water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was located in Hancock, Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2040
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0002991.  Industrial Waste, SIC: 3312, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, 1170 Eighth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18016-7699.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated cooling water, stormwater and groundwater from Johnstown Plant in City of Johnstown, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Conemaugh River, Little Conemaugh River, Hinckstown Run, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Saltsburg Municipal M.W., located at 308 Point Street, Saltsburg, PA 15681, 49 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 309: existing discharge, design flow of 0.85 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfalls 119, 305, 308, 310, 310A, 311A, 312A, 312B, 313, 313A, 313B, 314, 314A, 315, 401--405, 405A--E, G, and H, 406, 501--504A and B, 505--523, 801--805, 1000--1001: existing discharge, design flow varies.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
The discharge via these outfalls shall consist of uncontaminated
stormwater/groundwater only.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0221244.  Industrial Waste, SIC: 3312, Salem Tube, Inc., 951 Fourth Street, Greenville, PA 16125.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge contact and noncontact cooling water and stormwater to an unnamed tributary to Big Run in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Reynolds Water Company on Big Run located approximately 0.6 mile below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0122 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
Total Suspended Solids13.73636
Oil and Grease8.830
Trichloroethylene (Interim)*0.290.580.73
Trichloroethylene (Final)*0.150.30.38
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

*--Refer to Special Condition 4.

1.  Final water quality based effluent based limitation for Trichloroethylene.

2.  Requirement to submit a Toxic Reduction Evaluation.

3.  Conditions for future permit modification.

4.  Procedures for granting time extensions to achieve final water quality based effluent limitations.

5.  Procedures for demonstrating alternative method detection limits.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0027120.  Sewage. City of Warren, 2 Harmar Street, Warren, PA 16365.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to the Allegheny River in the City of Warren, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 95 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 4.25 mgd are:

AverageWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.692.2
Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity
   (Interim)XX
   (Final)1.0 TUA
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges

   The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (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 Operations 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. 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.
 


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDESFacility NameCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA0082511Roxburg Holiness Camp, Inc.
P. O. Box 28
Roxbury, PA 17251
Franklin County
Letterkenny Township
Conodoguinet CreekTRC
PA0086673Marklesburg Authority
P. O. Box 24
James Creek, PA 16657-0024
Huntingdon County
Marklesburg Borough
UNT to James CreekTRC
PA0046221Newville Borough Water and
   Sewer Authority
99 Cove Alley
Newville, PA 17241
Cumberland County
Newville Borough
Big Springs
Creek
TRC
PA0087050Licking Creek Home Owners
   Association
15811 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, MD 20855-2635
Franklin County
Montgomery Township
Licking CreekTRC

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 or 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 Streams 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. Individuals who wish to review any of these applications should contact Mary DiSanto at (717) 705-4732.

   A.  2100403. Sewage, submitted by Carlisle Suburban Authority, 240 Clearwater Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013-1185 in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County to construct the West End Satellite Sewage Treatment Plant was received in the Southcentral Region on December 21, 2000.

   Northcentral Regional Office:  208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Grit Building, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   WQM No. 5300401. Sewerage. Harrison Township Supervisors, P. O. Box 92, Harrison Valley, PA 16927. Application submitted by Harrison Township Supervisors for wastewater collection and treatment project. The project will include the installation of approximately 50,000 L.F. of sewage collection lines. Part II application was received December 4, 2000, at the Northcentral Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection in Williamsport.

   WQM No. 1991401 Amendment. Sewerage. Hemlock Municipal Sewer Cooperative, P. O. Box 243, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The project consists of upgrading sewage treatment plant capacity. It also involves dewatering device. The application was received December 22, 2000, at the Northcentral Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection in Williamsport.

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

   WQM Permit No. 4300417. Sewage, Dean C. Gosnell, 53 Werner Road, Greenville, PA 16125. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Sugar Grove Township, Mercer 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 period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department 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-G453. Stormwater. S & S Development, 1155 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 212, Berwyn, PA 19312, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, to Valley Creek (EV).

   Northeast Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.

   Luzerne County Conservation District, District Manager, Smith Pond Road, P. O. Box 250, Lehman, PA 18627-0250, (570) 674-7991.

   NPDES Permit PAS10R037. Stormwater. Lake Lehman School, Kathleen Williams, P. O. Box 38, Twp. Rd. 361, Lehman, PA 18627, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Lehman Township, Luzerne County, to Harveys Creek.

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

   NPDES Permit PAS10S057-1. Stormwater. Pocono International Raceway, Inc., P. O. Box 500, Long Pond, PA 18334, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, to Long Pond Tunkhannock Creek, HQ-CWF.

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

   NPDES Permit PAS10S096. Stormwater. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, at Faulstick Rd., Arsha Vidya Pitham, Old Hwy. 115, P. O. Box 1059, Saylorsburg, PA 18353-1059, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Ross Township, Monroe County, to McMichaels Creek, HQ-CWF and Aquashicola Creek, HQ-CWF, MF.

   Pike County Conservation District, District Manager, HC 6, Box 6770, Hawley, PA 18428, (570) 226-8220.

   NPDES Permit PAS10V033. Stormwater. Home Depot USA, Inc., 3096 Hamilton Blvd., S. Plainfield, NJ 07080, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Milford Township, Pike County, to Sawkill Creek, EV.

   Northampton County Conservation District, District Manager, Greystone Building, Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211, (610) 746-1971.

   NPDES Permit PAS10U143. Stormwater. Richard Thulin, Eastupland Assoc., 54 S. Commerce Way, Suite 175, Bethlehem, PA 18017, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Hanover Township, Northampton County, to Monocacy Creek, HQ-CWF.

SAFE DRINKING WATER


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

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

   A.  1500511. Public Water Supply. Community Management, Inc., 211 North Dual Highway F-38, Laurel, DE 19956. This proposal involves the installation of a caustic soda feed system for corrosion control at the Imperian Mobile Home Park water supply system in West Caln Township, Chester County.

   Northeast Regional Office:  Sanitarian Regional Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.

   Minor Amendment. Public Water Supply. Lehigh Township Municipal Authority, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088, Neil Minnich, Chairperson. This proposal involves a waterline extension from the Cherryville system to Treichlers. It is located in Lehigh Township, Northampton County. Engineer:  Amy Kunkel, PE, Spotts, Stephens & McCoy.

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

   Minor Amendment. The Department has received a permit application from Hughesville Borough Water Company, 147 S. 5th Street, Hughesville, PA 17737-1803, Hughesville Borough, Wolf Township, Lycoming County. The application is for construction of caustic soda feed equipment at Hughesville's Wells 101 and 102, in order to raise pH in the water distribution system. The work will require construction of a separate pH adjustment equipment room at each well to house metering pump, containment facilities, and drums of 25% caustic soda solution.

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

   0200505. Fox Chapel Authority, 255 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2944. Replacement of an existing welded steel water storage reservoir with a bolted steel water reservoir serving Fox Chapel Borough, Allegheny 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 or 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, 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:

   Northeast Regional Field Office:  Joseph Brogna, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.

   Eugene Lecher Property, Great Bend Township, Susquehanna County. Matthew E. Grubb, Geologist, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate (on behalf of his client, Eugene Lecher, R. D. 1, Susquehanna, PA 18821) concerning the remediation of site soils and groundwater found or suspected to have been contaminated with kerosene. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A Final Report was simultaneously submitted. Please refer to additional Pennsylvania Bulletin notice.

SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE CAPACITY

   The following notices are placed through the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) as required by section 502(d) of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) (53 P. S. § 4000.502(d)).

Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Request for Proposals (RFP)
for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services

   In accordance with section 272 of the PA Solid Waste Rules and Regulations (as amended), the County of Jefferson has determined that waste disposal capacity for municipal solid waste (MSW) including construction/demolition waste (C/D) and municipal sewage sludge generated within the County is required for a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years. The County is hereby soliciting proposals for disposal of county generated MSW to begin on January 8, 2001.

   Sealed proposals will be received by the Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority c/o Jefferson County Department of Development, 155 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825 until 4 p.m. on February 23, 2001. The Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority will publicly open all proposals 9 a.m. on February 26, 2001, at the Jefferson County Department of Development Office.

   Copies of the RFP may be purchased on or after January 8, 2001, only from the Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority, 155 Main Street 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825, (814) 849-3047 by pre-payment of a non-refundable amount of $50 per proposal. Make checks payable to Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority.

   All proposals must be made on the Proposal Form and be in accordance with the Instructions to Proposers contained in the RFP. The proposer is required to submit one original and three copies of the Proposal to the Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority at the address listed. Envelopes containing the proposals must be sealed and clearly labeled to show the name and address of the proposer, the statement, ''Proposal for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services'' and be addressed to Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority, c/o Jefferson County Department of Development, 155 Main Street 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825, Attention:  Donna J. Cooper, Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator.

   Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularities and/or informalities in any proposal and to make an award in any manner, consistent with applicable laws, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County.

AIR QUALITY

Notice of Plan Approval and Operating Permit Aplications
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.

   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).

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

   40-301-080:  SPCA of Luzerne County (524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790) for operation of an animal crematory in Plains Township, Luzerne County.

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

   30-00127:  MonTec Hydraulics, L.P. (3 Paisley Industrial Park, Carmichaels, PA 15320) for operation of Electroplating at Carmichaels Plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County.

   65-00916:  Huntingdon Foam Pittsburgh Corp. (1298 Slotter Road, Perkasie, PA 18944) for operation of an EPS Moulding Facility in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland 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 at the regional office telephone number noted. For additional information, contact the 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.

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

   04-000-033:  Nova Chemicals, Inc. (400 Frankfort Road, Monaca, PA 15061-2298) for their thermoplastic resin manufacturing facility at their Beaver Valley Plant in Monaca, Beaver County. As a result of the potential levels of VOC emitted from this facility it is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Amendments. The facility is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

   63-00110:  World Kitchen Inc. (100 8th Street, Charleroi, PA 15022) for their Charleroi Plant in Charleroi Borough, Washington County. The facility's major sources of emissions include two natural gas-fired glass furnaces, which emit major quantities of NOx and particulate matter.

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.

   35-322-005A:  Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc. (P. O. Box 249, Dunmore, Pa 18512) for construction of municipal solid waste landfill Phase II and enclosed landfill gas flares. Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc. is a major facility subject to Title V permitting requirements and is located in Dunmore and Throop Boroughs, Lackawanna County. The VOC emissions from the landfill will be controlled by enclosed landfill gas flares and by conveying the gases to offsite facilities to generate electricity and shall not exceed 50 tons per year. The Plan Approval will contain conditions requiring the source to show compliance with the emission rates. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

   41-0006A:  Textron-Lycoming (652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701) for construction of three nitriders in the city of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Textron-Lycoming claims that the nitriders will emit up to 62.19 tons of ammonia per year.

   41-0006B:  Textron Lycoming (652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701) for construction of a copper stripping process in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Textron Lycoming claims that the copper stripping process will emit up to 14.25 tons of ammonia per year.

   12-00002A:  GKN Sinter Metals, Inc. (R. R. 2, Box 47, Emporium, PA 15834-9797) for installation of an air cleaning device, an electrostatic precipitator, on a powdered metal parts oil impregnation system at Plant #1 in Shippen Township, Cameron County. The oil impregnation system is estimated to emit up to .75 ton of volatile organic compounds per year as well as a negligible amount of particulate matter. This is a Title V facility.

   41-303-009:  HRI, Inc. (1750 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16804-0155) for construction of a batch asphalt concrete plant and associated air cleaning device (a fabric collector) in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. This plant is subject to Subpart I of the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources. HRI, Inc. claims that this plant will emit up to 30.6 tons of particulate matter, 21.96 tons of PM-10 (particulate matter sized below 10 microns), 57.24 tons of carbon monoxide, 61.2 tons of sulfur oxides, 23.4 tons of nitrogen oxides and 18.36 tons of volatile organic compounds per year. The Department has however determined that the emission of sulfur oxides has been underestimated and that a potential exists for sulfur oxide emissions of up to 177.8 tons per year thereby rendering the plant a Title V facility.

   14-328-001:  Allegheny Energy Supply Co., LLC (Roseytown Road, Greensburg, PA 15601) for construction of two 44 megawatt natural gas/low sulfur #2 fuel oil-fired simple cycle combustion turbines and associated air cleaning devices (water injection systems) in Boggs Township, Centre County. These turbines are subject to Subpart GG of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

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

   32-00291A:  Senate Coal Mines, Inc. (One Energy Place, Suite 5100, Latrobe, PA 15650) for operation of bituminous coal processing at Coral Tipple in Burrell Township, Indiana County.

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