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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-1336a

[32 Pa.B. 3703]

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WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS

CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER APPLICATIONS UNDER THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW

PART II PERMITS

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

   Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.


I.  Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   WQM Permit No. 4802407, Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority, 4225 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020. This proposed facility is located in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project involves the construction of sanitary sewer extensions consisting of 8 inch and 12 inch gravity sewers and a pump station to serve properties along Route 191, Brodhead Road and Brodhead Manor Subdivision.

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

   WQM Permit No. 2102406, Sewerage, Upper Allen Township, 100 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-5698. This proposed facility is located in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/operation of sewer extension and pump station 9 to serve the Village of Shepardstown.

   WQM Permit No. 0176401, Amendment 02-1, Sewerage, Fairfield Municipal Authority, 108 West Main Street, Fairfield, PA 17320. This proposed facility is located in Fairfield Borough, Adams County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Replacement of two pump stations with a gravity sewer line.

   WQM Permit No. 0602204, CAFO Operation, Gel-Bare Farms, 482 Kricks Mill Road, Robesonia, PA 19551. This proposed facility is located in North Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Expansion of dairy farm that will include a new free-stall barn and a new manure management system.

   Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Application No. 6302402, Sewerage, Gregory L. Baker, 347 Church Hill Road, Venetia, PA 15367. Application for the construction and operation of a small flow single residence sewage treatment facility to serve the Baker residence located in Peters Township, Washington County.

   Application No. 6502201, Industrial Waste, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Application for the construction and operation of a new lock operations and maintenance facility on the right bank of the Monongahela River at the Charleroi Locks and Dam located in Rostraver Township and the City of Monessen, Westmoreland County.

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   WQM Permit No. 2502414, Sewerage, Paul L. and Esther V. Stewart, 6832 Garfield Avenue, Harborcreek, PA 16421. This proposed facility is located in Harborcreek Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a single residence sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. 2002414, Sewerage, Julianne and Todd Sommers, 10961 Heather Drive, Meadville, PA 16335. This proposed facility is located in East Fairfield Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a single residence sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. 2502415, Sewerage, Connie A. Wakeman, 7918 SR 28, Frankfort, OH 45628. This proposed facility is located in North East Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a single residence sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. 3302402, Sewerage, Frank A. Varischetti--VSI Camp, P. O. Box 94, Brockway, PA 15824. This proposed facility is located in Snyder Township, Jefferson County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a single residence sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. 3702404, Sewerage, Henry T. and Charlotte G. Bayer, R. R. 1, Box 86, New Castle, PA 16101. This proposed facility is located in Hickory Township, Lawrence County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a single residence sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. 1002409, Sewerage, Lawrence A. Wolf, 221 Spring Valley Road, Saxonburg, PA 16056. This proposed facility is located in Clinton Township, Butler County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a single residence sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. 2502416, Sewerage, Dean K. and Patricia B. Eichen, 12640 Hamilton Road, Edinboro, PA 16412. This proposed facility is located in Washington Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a single residence sewage treatment plant.


NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity into 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 conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.

   Where indicated, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office noted before 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 of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office 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 sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.

   Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Washington County Conservation District: 100 West Beau Street, Suite 602; (724) 228-6774.

   NPDES Permit PAS10W089, Stormwater, Foltz Development, P. O. Box 401, Bridgeville, PA 15017 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in North Strabane Township, Washington County to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-TSF).

NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) FOR COVERAGE UNDER CAFO NPDES GENERAL PERMITS

   The following parties have submitted NOIs for Coverage under the Department's CAFO General NPDES Permit--PAG-12 to develop and operate a facility that may discharge wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth.

   The EPA Region III Administrator has not waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   The notice of intent and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the Regional Office noted. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before 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 determinations regarding this application. The comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. Following the comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The new or renewal notice of intent, including other information submitted with the applications, is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.

   Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


CAFO NOI Received

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   PAG124814, CAFO, Michael Snook, 497 Paxtonville Road, Middleburg, PA 17842. This existing facility is located in Franklin Township, Snyder County.

   Description of Size and Scope of Proposed Operation/Activity: The Snook Farm consists of a 3,000 head hog finishing building with enclosed manure pit and dairy heifer calves. The volume of the hog manure pit is 850,000 gallons. The heifer manure storage will be designed for 6 months of storage. Crops are raised on approximately 190 acres. Fifteen animals are on pasture 9 months of the year. Manure is spread twice per year; spring manure is applied to cornfields, while fall manure is applied to soybean fields. A new free stall barn is to be constructed to bring total heifer capacity to 100, with 85 heifers to occupy it this coming year. A manure storage will be constructed along with the heifer barn. Total AEUs at the farm will be 466.9.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Middle Creek, is in watershed (SWP) 6A and classified for CWF.

   The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance the State narrative water quality standards.

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMIT

   Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, the following parties have applied for a PWS permit to construct or substantially modify a public water system.

   Persons wishing to comment on the permit application are invited to submit a statement to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Comment responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.

   Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The permit application and any related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.

   Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

SAFE DRINKING WATER


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

   Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   Permit No. 5802501, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Fox Ledge, Inc.
R. R. 1, Box 1230
Honesdale, PA 18431
Township or Borough Clifford Township
Susquehanna County
Responsible Official Alfred A. Alessi, Jr.
President
Type of Facility Bottled Water Facility
Consulting Engineer Michael J. Propst, P. E.
Keystone Consulting & Associates
34 Brown Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
Application Received Date April 15, 2002
Description of Action The addition of two spring sources.

   Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   Permit No. 2802503, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Franklin County General Authority
Municipality Green Township
County Franklin
Responsible Official John M. VanHorn, Executive Director
4759 Innovation Way
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Larry W. Mitchell, P. E.
Earth Tech Inc.
701 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
Application Received Date June 27, 2002
Description of Action Modification of an existing potable water filter plant. Changes to process controls will include: installation of a raw water flow meter and flow control valves, level control equipment, installation of a programmable logic controller and flow pacing of existing chemical feed equipment.

   Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   Permit No. 1002502, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Petrolia Water Authority
P. O. Box 222
Petrolia, PA 16050
Township or Borough Petrolia Borough,
Butler County
Responsible Official Fred Angiolieri, Manager
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Olsen Engineering & Associates
126 South Main St.
Butler, PA 16001
Application Received Date July 15, 2002
Description of Action Install new finished water storage tank, new distribution lines for potable water.

MINOR AMENDMENT


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

   Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   Application No. 1502506, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Pennsylvania Suburban Water Company
Township Schuylkill
Responsible Official Morris Coulter
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer CET Engineering Services
1240 N. Mountain Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Application Received Date July 22, 2002
Description of Action Installation of chemical feed lines and sampling points at the Pickering West Water Treatment Plant.

   Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   Application No. Minor Amendment.

Applicant Paradise Springs Vended Water
Township or Borough Pine Grove Township
Schuylkill County
Responsible Official Stanley Frompovicz
Type of Facility Vended Water
Consulting Engineer Charles J. Yourshaw, P. E.
Application Received Date July 15, 2002
Description of Action Change the source of vended machine water from Sweet Arrow Springs to Far Away Auburn

   Application No. 1399502-T1, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Pennsylvania Suburban Water Company
Township or Borough Kidder Township
Carbon County
Responsible Official Mark J. Kropilak, V. P.
Pennsylvania Suburban Water Company
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489
(610) 645-1080
Type of Facility Community Water System
Application Received Date July 16, 2002
Description of Action Transfer of the PWS Permit No. 1399502, issued June 13, 2002, to White Haven Municipal Authority for construction of facilities at Golden Oaks Village.

   Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   Application No. 1092503-T1-MA5, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Cranberry Township
2525 Rochester Rd., Suite 400
Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6499
Township or Borough Cranberry Township,
Butler County
Responsible Official Lorin F. Meeder, Manager
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer KLH Engineers
5173 Campbells Run Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Application Received Date July 19, 2002
Description of Action Robert Baird 1 million gallon water storage tank--South Tank.

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)(1)(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, 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 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:

   Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   Marsh Run Park, Fairview Township, York County. US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Attn: CENAB-PP-E, P. O. Box 1715, Baltimore, MD 21203-1715, on behalf of Fairview Township, 599 Lewisberry Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site surface water and groundwater contaminated with PCBs, lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs, PAHs, solvents and pesticides. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health standard requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Harrisburg Patriot News on July 7, 2002.

   Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   Former Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. Site, Bradford, McKean County. Entact Environmental Tactics (on behalf of Halliburton Energy Service, Inc., 350 High St., Bradford, PA) has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil contaminated with lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs, PAHs and solvents. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Bradford Era on July 12, 2002.

   Apple Road Site, Fairview Township, Butler County. Beazer East Inc. (on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Dorr, 131 Apple Rd., Petrolia, PA 16050) has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with lead and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Butler Eagle on July 16, 2002.

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


Applications received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste

Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.

   Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   Permit Application No. 101559. Milton Grove Construction/Demolition Landfill, 636 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846, Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County. The application is determined to be administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on July 22, 2002.

   Permit Application No. 301325. Milton Grove Tire Processing Facility, 636 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846, Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County. The application is determined to be administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on July 22, 2002.

   Comments concerning the application should be directed to John Krueger, Program Manager, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Waste Management Program, (717) 705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to and approval or denial of the application.

AIR QUALITY

PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

NEW 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.

   Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Office 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. 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 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. 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.

PLAN APPROVALS


Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.

   Southwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.

   56-00011A: New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664) for installation of a screen at Central City Sand Plant in Shade Township, Somerset County.

   63-00628A: Specialty Printing, Inc. (P. O. Box 104, Third Street, Charleroi, PA 15022) for installation of a printing press at the Charleroi Facility in Charleroi Borough, Washington County.

   03-00976A: DLR Mining, Inc. (3065 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701) for installation of a screen at the Ridge Deep Mine in South Bend Township, Armstrong County.

   65-00865A: Sony Chemicals Corp. of America (1001 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666) for installation of a solvent recovery unit at the Pittsburgh Manufacturing Center in Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County.


Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.

   Southeast Region:  Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Contact: Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (610) 832-6242.

   23-0096: George W. Hill Correctional Facility (Cheyney and Springlawn Roads, Thornton, PA 19373) for installation of six diesel and two natural gas powered emergency generators at its correctional facility in Concord Township, Delaware County. The facility is a non-Title V (State only) facility for any air pollutant. This installation results in the maximum NOx emissions of 7.2 tons per year. 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.

   23-0074: GS Roofing Products Co., Inc. (800 West Front Street, Chester, PA 19013) for the increase in production of two asphalt roofing production lines and the installation of a replacement thermal oxidizer (regenerative) that will control emissions from the aforementioned production lines in the City of Chester, Delaware County. This facility is a non-Title V facility. The following is a summary of potential annual emissions from the two production lines:

VOCs Less than 12 tons
Particulate matter Less than 16 tons
Sulfur oxides Less than 4 tons
Carbon monoxide Less than 15 tons
Nitrogen oxides Less than 11 tons
Hazardous air pollutants Less than 3 tons

   The facility shall be required to operate the thermal oxidizer at all times when either of the two production lines are in operation. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.

   46-0037L: Cabot Performance Materials (P. O. Box 1608, County Line Road, Boyertown, PA 19512-1608) for construction of a metal flake production line in Building 115 in Douglass Township, Montgomery County. This company is a Title V facility. This construction will result in particulate matter emission increase of 1.84 tons per year, hydrogen chloride emission increase of 0.06 ton per year and hydrogen fluoride emission increase of 0.07 ton per year. 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. The 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.

   Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.

   67-05004F: P. H. Glatfelter Co. (228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362) for installation of a bleach plant scrubber system to control hazardous air pollutant emissions from multiple vents in the pulp bleaching operation at their pulp and paper mill in Spring Grove Borough, York County. The project is expected to reduce emissions at the facility by 49.6 tons/year of chlorine and 13.1 tons/year of chlorine dioxide.

   The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 67-05004. 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.

   The following special conditions will be included in the plan approval:

   1.  The permittee shall comply with all provisions of the facility's Title V Operating Permit No. 67-05004 in the execution of the modifications authorized under this plan approval.

   2.  The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart S--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Pulp and Paper Industry and shall comply with all applicable provisions of the subpart.

   The Title V Operating Permit contains emission limitations, recordkeeping, monitoring reporting and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The Title V Operating Permit will be modified to include the bleach plant scrubber as a control device for Source ID 113A.

   Southwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.

   56-00011A: New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664) for installation of a screen at the Central City Sand Plant in Shade Township, Somerset County.

   26-00119D: Anchor Glass Container Corp. (4343 Anchor Plaza Parkway, Tampa, FL 33634) to allow an increase in the allowable production rate in Furnace No. 3 and to allow installation of the No. 3 Decorating Line in Connellsville, Fayette County. This facility currently holds Title V Operating Permit No. 26-00119. The changes and applicable requirements authorized by this Plan Approval will be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

   The proposed facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127. The Department believes that the facility will meet these requirements by complying with the following Plan Approval conditions:

   1.  The facility is to be constructed in accordance with the plans submitted with the application (as approved herein).

   2.  Upon completion of the construction of the facility, an operating permit must be obtained. Notify the Department when the installation is completed so that the facility can be inspected for issuance of an operating permit.

   3.  This Plan Approval authorizes the installation of the Number 3 Decorating Line at Anchor Glass Container Corporation's facility in Connellsville, Fayette County. Line consists of two decorating machines, a 168 inch Bowman Lehr (rated at 8.0 mmBtu/hr) equipped with thermal afterburners (rated at 2.8 mmBtu/hr) and associated decasing, conveying and packaging equipment (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).

   4.  This Plan Approval also authorizes increasing the throughput in Furnace 2 up to 290 tons of glass pulled per day (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).

   5.  The capacity of the Number 3 Decorating Line is established at 350 bottles per minute (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).

   6.  The thermal afterburners on the Number 3 Decorating Line Lehr shall be in operation at all times when the Lehr is in operation (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).

   7.  The afterburners shall be operated at a minimum operating temperature of 1,400°F.

   8.  The temperature and residence time at the afterburners shall be sufficient to achieve a 90% VOC destruction efficiency (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).

   9.  The opacity of the exhaust from the Number 2 Decorating Line shall not exceed 10%, using EPA Reference Method 9, found at 40 CFR 60 Appendix A (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).

   10.  Permittee shall, at a minimum, comply with manufacturer's inspection, maintenance and spare parts inventorying recommendations for the thermal afterburners and associated equipment (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).

   11.  The temperatures above and below each afterburner zone and in the combined exhaust duct shall be recorded every 2 hours during normal operation. Records shall be retained onsite for 5 years and shall be made available to the Department upon request (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).

   12.  Emissions from Furnace 2 shall not exceed the following (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b):

(pounds/hour)
PM10 SOx NOx VOC CO
12.0 41.1 66.5 2.4 2.4
(tons/year)
PM10 SOx NOx VOC CO
52.6 179.9 291.3 10.6 10.6

   13.  Opacity from Furnace 2 shall not exceed 20% for a period or periods aggregating more than 3 minutes in any 1 hour, nor shall the opacity exceed 60% at any time. Opacity shall be measured using EPA Reference Method 9, found at 40 CFR 60 Appendix A (25 Pa. Code § 123.41).

   14.  This Plan Approval authorizes the temporary operation of the sources covered by this Plan Approval provided that the following conditions are met (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b(d)):

   A.  The Department must receive written notice from the owner/operator of the anticipated date that sources will commence operation.

   B.  Operation is authorized only to facilitate the startup and shakedown of the sources, to permit operation of the sources pending the issuance of an Operating Permit or to permit the evaluation of the sources for compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.

   C.  This condition authorizes temporary operation of the sources for a period of 180 days from the start of commencement of operation, provided that the Department receives notice from the owner/operator under Subpart (A).

   D.  Owner/operator may request an extension of this Plan Approval if compliance with all applicable regulations and Plan Approval requirements has not been established. The extension request shall be submitted in writing at least 15 days prior to the end of this period of temporary operation and shall provide a description of the compliance status of the source, a detailed schedule for establishing compliance and the reasons that compliance has not been established.

   E.  The notice submitted by the owner/operator under Subpart (A), prior to the expiration date of this Plan Approval, shall modify the Plan Approval expiration date. The new Plan Approval expiration date shall be 180 days from the date of the start-up.

OPERATING PERMITS


Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

   Southcentral Region:  Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.

   05-05007: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (P. O. Box 1642, Houston, TX 77251) for operation of a compressor station in Bedford Township, Bedford County. This Title V Operating Permit is being renewed.

   Texas Eastern Transmission, LP is subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G. The facility's major sources include reciprocating engines, which primarily emit oxides of nitrogen. The Title V Operating Permit No. 05-05007 renewal will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   21-05029: Sunoco Partners Marketing and Terminals, LP (1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) for operation of a petroleum product storage and loading facility at its Mechanicsburg Terminal in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. This Title V Operating Permit is being renewed.

   Sunoco Partners Marketing and Terminals L.P. is subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G. The facility's major sources of emissions include bulk petroleum product storage and loading which primarily emit VOCs. The Title V Operating Permit No. 21-05029 renewal will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.


Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.

   Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Contact: Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (610) 832-6242.

   15-00053: The Chester County Hospital (701 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19320) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in West Chester Borough, Chester County. The facility operates and maintains two boilers and three emergency generators. The facility has a potential to emit 11.4 tons of nitrogen oxides per year, 32.7 tons of sulfur dioxide per year, 2.53 tons of particulate matter per year and 0.232 ton of VOCs per year. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.

   09-00064: CRC Industries, Inc. (885 Louis Drive, Warminster, PA 18974), for a Natural Minor Operating Permit in Warminster Township, Bucks County. The facility manufactures specialty chemical products for automotive, marine, electrical and industrial maintenance markets. The main pollutants from the operations are VOCs and hazardous air pollutants. Emissions of VOCs from this facility usually range between 12 to 14 tons per year. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.

   15-00108: Refractory Minerals Co., Inc. (150 South Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA 19390) for an alumina processing facility in Penn Township, Chester County. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   15-00086: Bakery Feeds (97 Westbrook Drive, Honey Brook, PA 19344) for an animal feed processing facility in Honey Brook Township, Chester County. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.

   21-03054: Hollinger Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. (501 North Baltimore Avenue, Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065) for operation of a human crematory in the Borough of Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County. The facility has the potential to emit 0.5 ton per year of PM and 2.9 tons per year of NOx. The Natural Minor Operating Permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   22-03036: Alfa Laval Thermal, Inc. (300 Chestnut Street, Lykens, PA 17048) for operation of a fabricated metal products plant in Lykens Borough, Dauphin County. The facility has the potential to emit 13.9 tons per year of PM. The Natural Minor Operating Permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   36-03044: G/S/M Industrial, Inc. (596 West Trout Run Road, P. O. Box 607, Ephrata, PA 17522) for operation of a fabricated metal products plant in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. This is a non-Title V (State only) facility. The facility has the potential to emit 1.25 tons per year of VOCs and 9.0 tons per year of PM. The operating permit will contain appropriate conditions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   38-03028: Brentwood Industries, Inc. (2101 Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046) for operation of two PVC extrusion lines controlled by an adsorption unit in West Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. The annual emissions of VOC and PM from the operation are less than 2 tons each. The Natural Minor Operating Permit shall contain monitoring, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   67-05093: Codorus Stone and Supply Co., Inc. (135 Mundis Race Road, York, PA 17402) for operation of its asphalt plant in Manchester Township, York County. The asphalt plant is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I--Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities. Both of the liquid asphalt cement storage tanks are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Kb--Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels). The site has the following potential annual emissions: 97 tons of CO; 29 tons of NOx; 21 tons of SOx; 7 tons of PM-10; and 2 tons of VOC. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit shall contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   Northcentral Region:  Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Contact: David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.

   53-00010: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. (P. O. Box 2061, Erie, PA 16512) for their natural gas transmission facility (Costello Station) in Portage Township, Potter County. The facility's main sources include two natural gas fired reciprocating engines, an emergency generator and small combustion units. The facility has the potential to emit sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter less than 10 microns, VOCs and hazardous air pollutants below the major emission thresholds.

MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

   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 before 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 certification.

   Written comments, 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. 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 previous, 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 previously-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.

Coal Applications Received

   Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.

   26000104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202886. Patterson Coal Company (41 Elizabeth Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478). Revision application for additional acreage to an existing bituminous surface mine located in German, Georges and South Union Townships, Fayette County, affecting 175.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to North Branch of Browns Run, North Branch of Browns Run and Browns Run, classified for the following use: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority. Revision application received July 18, 2002.

   Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.

   32970108 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234494. KMP Associates, R. D. 2, Box 194, Avonmore, PA 15618, permit renewal for reclamation only and for continued restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Young and Conemaugh Townships, Indiana County, affecting 166.6 acres. Receiving streams: Harper's Run and unnamed tributary to Blacklegs Creek classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Avonmore-Kiskiminetas Intake. Application received July 10, 2002.

   32970107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234478. Simpson Coal Company, R. D. 1, Box 244, New Alexandria, PA 15670, permit renewal for reclamation only and for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Young Township, Indiana County, affecting 5.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Blacklegs Creek classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Avonmore-Kiskiminetas Intake. Application received July 15, 2002.

   11020202 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249254. Ebensburg Power Company, 2840 New Germany Road, P. O. Box 845, Ebensburg, PA 15931, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous coal refuse reprocessing mine/CFB ash beneficial use/topsoil mining and for discharge of treated mine drainage in Nanty Glo Borough, Cambria County, affecting 41.4 acres. Receiving streams: South Branch Blacklick Creek classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 10, 2002.

   56970102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234508. Hoffman Mining, Inc., P. O. Box 130, 118 Runway Road, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for reclamation only and for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 283.3 acres. Receiving streams: Weaver Run, unnamed tributary to Shade Creek, unnamed tributary to Roaring Fork all classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 10, 2002.

   56020104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249246. Future Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 157, Meyersdale, PA 15552, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine and for treated mine drainage in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 128.8 acres. Receiving stream: Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 5, 2002.

   32970102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234354. M. B. Energy, Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7961, permit renewal for reclamation only and for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Blacklick Township, Indiana County, affecting 167.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Muddy Run; unnamed tributaries to Blacklick Creek; classified for the following uses: CWF; CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 18, 2002.

   56020105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249262. Alverda Enterprises, Inc., P. O. Box 87, Alverda, PA 15710, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine and for discharge of treated mine drainage in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 87.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries of Millers Run and Sandy Hollow classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 11, 2002.

   56870101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0597937. Hilltop Mining, Inc., 126 Bronco Drive, Berlin, PA 15530-9210, permit renewal for reclamation only and for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 15.8 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 16, 2002.

   McMurray District Mining Office: 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 941-7100.

   30831303. NPDES Permit PA0013511, RAG Cumberland Resources, LP, R. D. 3, Box 184, Waynesburg, PA 15370 to revise the permit for the Cumberland Mine in Whiteley Township, Greene County to add No. 4 bleeder shaft site, Surface Acres Proposed 13.3, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, unnamed tributary to Whiteley Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received June 17, 2002.

   30841317. NPDES Permit PA0213527, Consol Pennsylvania Coal Co., 172 Route 519, Eighty Four, PA 15330, to revise the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in East Finley Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Claysville, PA Quadrangle N: 2.35 inches; W: 4.0 inches). This is a Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment permit application (Stream Module 15) and 401 Water Quality Certification request, if applicable, submitted as part of the mining permit revision application to authorize the reconstruction of the existing Jones stream crossing over Rocky Run.

   Written comments or objections on the request for section 401 Water Quality Certification or to the issuance of the Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit (Stream Module 15) may be submitted to the Department within 30 days of the date of this notice to the District Mining Office identified. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and Chapter 105 permit application (Stream Module 15) to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including relevant facts upon which they are based.

   The water obstruction and encroachment permit application is available for review at the McMurray District Mining Office, by appointment, at the previous address. Application received June 21, 2002.

   Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   33970110 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0227528. Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Oliver Township, Jefferson County affecting 111.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Big Run and unnamed tributary to Little Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: Statewide water use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application for reclamation only. Application received July 12, 2002.

   33010104 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0241997. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface strip operation in Clover Township, Jefferson County affecting 29.5 acres. Receiving streams: three unnamed tributaries to Runaway Run, classified for the following uses: Statewide water use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 15, 2002.

   43020103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242136. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous surface strip operation in Sandy Lake Township, Mercer County affecting 95.4 acres. Receiving streams: South Sandy Creek and unnamed tributary to Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: Statewide water uses: CWF and WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 17, 2002.

Noncoal Applications Received

   Pottsville District Mining Office:  5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.

   28960801. Ray D. Hornbaker (13782 Blairs Valley Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236), Stage I and II bond release on a small quarry operation in Montgomery Township, Franklin County affecting 2.0 acres for $2,000 on property owned by Ray D. Hornbaker. Application received July 15, 2002.

   7975SM5C and NPDES Permit PA0118338. KPK Development Corporation (1082 Temperance Lane, Richboro, PA 18954), renewal of NPDES Permit in Falls Township, Bucks County, receiving stream: Delaware Canal, classified for the following uses: WWF and migratory fishery. Application received July 8, 2002.

   38020301 and NPDES Permit PA0224227. Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority (1610 Russell Road, Lebanon, PA 17046-1437), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in North Annville and North Lebanon Townships, Lebanon County affecting 55.0 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Swatara Creek; classified for the following use: WWF. Application received July 5, 2002.

   8274SM2C4 and NPDES Permit PA0612871. Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034), renewal of NPDES Permit in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Indian Run, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received July 16, 2002.

   45020301 and NPDES Permit PA0224235. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. (2052 Lucon Road, P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Smithfield Township, Monroe County affecting 61.6 acres, receiving stream: Marshall Creek; classified for the following use: CWF. Application received July 12, 2002.

ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION

   Under Act 181 of 1984, the Department solicits letters of interest from the landowners and/or licensed mine operators for the reclamation consisting of tree planting only on the following abandoned strip mine projects:

Project Municipality County Acres
BF 300 New Washington Borough Clearfield 50
BF 328 Snow Shoe Township Centre 124
BF 329 Bell Township Clearfield 70
BF 362 Newburg Borough Clearfield 12
BF 376 Beccarria Township Clearfield 25
BF 377 Lawrence Township Clearfield 6

   Letters of interest must be received by Roderick A. Fletcher, P.E., Director, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8476, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8476, no later than 4 p.m. on September 3, 2002, to be considered. Telephone inquiries shall be directed to Michael J. Klimkos, Division of Mine Hazards, at (717) 783-7920.

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