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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 06-575d

[36 Pa.B. 1661]

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ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (73 P. S. §§ 151--161) and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.

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

   56064001. Dynamic Materials Corporation, 1138 Industrial Park Drive, Mt. Braddock, PA 15465. Explosion welding of metals project in Black and Addison Townships, Somerset County. Duration of blasting 365 days. Permit Issued March 23, 2006.

   Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   42064001. National Earth Services, Inc. (245 Butler Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601). Blasting activity permit for the expansion of the McKean County Landfill in Sergeant and Hamlin Townships, McKean County. This blasting activity permit will expire on March 20, 2007. Application received: March 20, 2006. Application Issued: March 20, 2006.

   61064001. Wampum Hardware (130 Weston Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Blasting activity permit for a building foundation in Richland Township, Venango County. This blasting activity permit will expire on March 27, 2006. Application received: March 20, 2006. Application Issued: March 20, 2006.

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

   06064102. Schlouch, Inc. (P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting for Caramist Village in South Heidelberg Township, Berks County with an expiration date of March 15, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   06064109. Allan A. Myers, Inc. d/b/a Independence Construction Materials (P. O. Box 98, Worcester, PA 19490), construction blasting for Anns Choice in Warminster Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of June 30, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   09064110. American Rock Mechanics, Inc. (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Anns Choice in Warminster Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   21064116. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for a single dwelling in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of March 16, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   28064125. John W. Gleim, Jr., Inc. (625 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Schreiber Foods Warehouse in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County with an expiration date of October 15, 2006. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   28064126. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Quality Inn & Suites in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County with an expiration date of March 3, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   28064127. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Chambersburg Crossing in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County with an expiration date of March 3, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   28064128. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Melrose Meadows in Antrim Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of February 21, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   28064129. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Penn Land Thornwood in Southampton Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of February 22, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   28064130. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Big Dog Rentals in Greene Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of February 20, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   28064131. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for utilities on Walker Road in Greene Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of February 20, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   28064132. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Maple Run in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County with an expiration date of February 20, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   28064133. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Scotland Run in Greene Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of February 20, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   36064127. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Bradford Commons in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2006. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   36064128. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Wellsley Manor in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of March 15, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   36064129. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Parkside Development in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of March 15, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   40064107. DC Guelich Explosives, Inc. (R. R. 3 Box 125A, Clearfield, PA 16830), construction blasting for Hazleton Elementary Middle School in the City of Hazleton, Luzerne County with an expiration date of March 31, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   46064110. Schlouch, Inc. (P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting for Summers Grove in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of March 1, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   48064105. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Parkview Estates in Palmer Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of March 16, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   48064106. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Columbia Gas Line in Upper Mt. Bethel, Washington and Smithfield Townships, Northampton and Monroe Counties with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   67064112. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Glenbrook in Fairview Township, York County with an expiration date of March 17, 2007. Permit issued March 20, 2006.

   09064111. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Richland Market Place in Richland Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of March 20, 2007. Permit issued March 21, 2006.

   35064102. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Valley View Business Park in Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of March 31, 2007. Permit issued March 21, 2006.

   45064123. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Spring Lake Estates in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of March 20, 2007. Permit issued March 21, 2006.

   48064107. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Greenock Lehigh Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. Permit issued March 21, 2006.

   28064001. National Earth Services (245 Butler Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601) and DC Guelich Explosives Co., (P. O. Box 245, Thomasville, PA 17364), construction blasting for Mt. View Reclamation Project in Montgomery and Antrim Townships, Franklin County with an expiration date of March 31, 2007. Permit issued March 21, 2006.

   67064013. Springfield Contractors, Inc. (290 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327), construction blasting at Roth's Farm Village Subdivision in Jackson Township, York County with an expiration date of March 31, 2007. Permit issued March 21, 2006.

   28064134. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Cedar Brook in Antrim Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of March 20, 2007. Permit issued March 23, 2006.

   36064130. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting for Townsedge Development in Conoy Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of March 20, 2007. Permit issued March 23, 2006.

   09064112. Eastern Blasting Co., Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938), construction blasting for Highcroft Estates in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of March 23, 2007. Permit issued March 24, 2006.

   40064108. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Crestwood Industrial Park in Wright Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of March 30, 2007. Permit issued March 24, 2006.

   45064124. Silver Valley Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (R. R. 4 Box 4196, Saylorsburg, PA 18353), construction blasting for County Club of the Poconos with an expiration date of April 1, 2007. Permit issued March 24, 2006.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).

   Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.

   Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.

   For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.

   Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.


Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).

   Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

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

   E45-471. John McGowan and Sons, Inc., 2636 Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938. Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.

   To maintain fill that was placed in a de minimis area of wetlands equal to approximately 135 ft2 during the construction of a deck attached to a single family dwelling. The project is located at Lot 132-A of Country Club of the Poconos residential subdivision on the south side of Fairway Drive West (Bushkill, PA-NJ Quadrangle N:  11.8 inches; W:  14.5 inches).

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

   Permit No. E21-372, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, 5000 Louise Dive, P. O. Box 40, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

   Permit to place approximately 280 linear feet of fill material along the left floodway of Burd Run (CWF) and to construct and maintain an 18-inch RCP stormwater outfall with a 13-foot wide riprap apron and an 18-inch RCP stormwater outfall with a 24-foot wide riprap apron along the left bank of Burd Run to facilitate the construction of a credit union at a site (Walnut Bottom, PA Quadrangle N:  10.75 inches, W:  17.0 inches; Latitude: 40° 03` 35", Longitude: 77° 29` 49") approximately 140 feet downstream of Conestoga Drive (T-349) in Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County.

   Permit No. E01-257, Paul Berkentine, Burkentine & Sons, 1500 Baltimore Pike, Hanover, PA 17331.

   Permit giving its consent to fill 0.38 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands for the purpose of constructing a road; to construct and maintain a 6-inch depressed 30-inch ALCMP driveway culvert and two 4-inch utility conduits within the fill over the culvert in an UNT to Conewago Creek (WWF); and to construct and maintain twin 24-inch outfall pipes to an UNT to Pine Run (WWF) (Hampton, PA Quadrangle N:  39° 53.775`, W:  77° 2.462`) in Hamilton Township, Adams County. All activities are associated with the residential development called Cedar Ridge located in the northeast of the intersection of SR 0094 and Cedar Road (T-575). The permittee is required to provide a minimum of 0.38 acre of replacement wetlands. The wetland replacement will be constructed on Lot 17 located in the north corner of the development.

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

   E03-430. Cowanshannock Creek Watershed Association, P. O. Box 307, Rural Valley, PA 16249. To impact wetlands in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Rural Valley, PA Quadrangle N:  8.4 inches; W:   2.7 inches and Latitude: 40° 47` 58"--Longitude: 79° 16` 18"). To reconstruct and maintain approximately 2,200 linear feet of Cowanshannock Creek (WWF) and temporarily impact 0.02 acre of wetlands (PSS). The project is located at the West Shamokin High School off Route 85.

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

   E10-411, Nasser Elyaderani, 7 Kevin Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143. Cranberry Center Commercial Property Development, in Cranberry Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Baden, PA Quadrangle N:  40° 40` 53.16"; W:  80° 08` 20.37").

   To place and maintain 30 cubic yards of fill within the floodway of Brush Creek (WWF) and to fill 0.014 acre of PEM wetlands for the purpose of developing 2.8 acres of property into a commercial development at the northeast corner of the intersection of Freedom and Powell Roads.

   E25-705, Robert Minich, 140 Sunset Beach Road, North East, PA 16428. Retaining Wall Modification and Home Construction, in North East, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Northeast, PA-NY Quadrangle N:  21.1 inches; W:  11.2 inches).

   The applicant proposes to conduct the following activities within the floodway of Sixteen Mile Creek at the property located at 140 Sunset Beach Road: 1) to reconstruct and maintain a damaged 36-foot long by 8-foot high retaining wall with new dimensions of 36 feet long by 10 feet high and consisting of 2-foot by 2-foot by 6-foot concrete blocks; and 2) to remove the existing house and to construct and maintain house and deck having dimensions of approximately 90 feet by 22 feet within the approximate footprint and same hydraulic shadow location of the existing structure. This permit application is the result of an enforcement action, and the structures have already been constructed. The retaining wall was damaged during the hurricane related floods of 2004. Sixteenmile Creek is a perennial stream classified as a WWF and migratory fishery. The project proposes to directly impact approximately 50 feet of stream and approximately 2,000 square feet of floodway.

   E61-273, Department of Transportation, District 1-0. SR 3013, Section B00, in Sandycreek Township and Victory Township, Venango County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Polk, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 20` 30"; W:  79° 53` 00").

   The applicant proposes to remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a three-span steel girder bridge having clear spans of 130 feet, 175 feet and 130 feet and an approximate underclearance of 40 feet, approximately 2 miles southwest of the intersection of SR 0008 and SR 3013 over Sandy Creek on SR 3013, Section B00 in Venango County. Sandy Creek is a perennial stream classified as a WWF. Project includes a temporary construction causeway. The project proposes to impact approximately 40 feet of stream.

   E62-405, Joseph M. White and Karen D. White, 20 Riverside Drive, Warren, PA 16365. Boat Ramp and Dock, in Glade Township, Warren County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Clarendon, PA Quadrangle N:  17.8 inches; W:  7.6 inches).

   The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a solid fill boat ramp in the floodway of the Allegheny River having length of 70 feet (approximately 30 feet from the river bank to the river as described in the application), a width ranging from 20 feet to 12 feet and a maximum depth of 5 feet at the property located at 20 Riverside Drive. The project includes removal of two piles of existing fill in the floodway measuring approximately 25 feet by 25 feet by 4 feet high on the upstream side and 12 feet by 12 feet by 4 feet on the downstream side. The Allegheny River is a perennial stream classified as a WWF. The project proposes to impact approximately 20 feet of the Allegheny River and an approximately 75-foot length of the Allegheny River floodway.

   WL1606601, Columbia Gas Transmission., Pine Creek Retirement Project, in Hawthorne Borough, Clarion County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (New Bethlehem, PA Quadrangle N:  5.1 inches; W:  1.9 inches).

   The applicant proposes to retire by abandonment in ground 2,760 feet of 2-inch natural gas pipeline 15502 in Hawthorne Borough, Clarion County and Redbank Township, Armstrong County. The project does not include replacement. There is an exposed section of line 15502 at Pine Creek that is required to be lifted and removed as part of the project approximately 600 feet east of Route 28 at the railroad crossing over Pine Creek at the northeast corner of Hawthorne Borough and involving: 1) the removal of 45 feet of 2-inch gas pipeline over Pine Creek in Hawthorne Borough; and 2) the retirement of 2,760 feet of 2-inch natural gas pipeline by abandonment in Hawthorne Borough, Clarion County and Redbank Township, Armstrong County. Pine Creek is a perennial stream classified as CWF.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

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

   EA63-004. Molycorp, Inc., 300 Caldwell Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Approval of a permit waive in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 105.12(a)(16) in Canton Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Washington West, PA Quadrangle N:  7.9 inches; W:  3.7 inches and Latitude: 40° 10` 07"--Longitude: 80° 16` 35"). The following activities will be conducted as part of the Decommissioning Plan approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Act 2 Cleanup Plan approved by the Department:

   1.  To permanently impact 0.71 acre of PEM/PSS wetlands during waste removal and regarding.

   2.  To restore and stabilize 800 linear feet of stream bank along Chartiers Creek (WWF).

   3.  To remove and abandoned concrete obstruction in Chartiers Creek (WWF).

   4.  To construct and maintain approximately 2,600 linear feet of temporary sheet piling and earthen berms along the eastern bank of Chartiers Creek (WWF).

   5.  To construct and maintain various stormwater outfalls to Chartiers Creek (WW). The project is located at Caldwell Avenue near the Jessop Exit from I-70.

   Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105.

   D64-166EA. Department of the Army, Philadelphia District, Corps of Engineers, Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3390. Borough of Prompton, Wayne County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   Project proposes to modify an existing dam across West Branch Lackawaxen River (HQ-TSF,MF) to address hydrologic deficiencies. The project will directly impact approximately 220 linear feet of stream channel by constructing a rip-rapped extension to the dam spillway. The dam is located approximately 2,700 feet northeast of the intersection of SR 170 and US 6. (Honesdale, PA Quadrangle, N:  16.15", W:  10.65").

STORAGE TANKS SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS


The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101--6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Director, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.

SSIP
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity
06-65-007 Luther P. Miller, Inc.
641 S. Edgewood Ave.
Somerset, PA 15501
Attn: Troy Miller
Westmoreland Ligonier Township Four ASTs storing diesel and kerosene 40,000 gallons total

SPECIAL NOTICES

Planning Grant Awards Under Section 901 of the Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101

CORRECTION

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) hereby announces the following grants to counties under the Pennsylvania Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101, P. L. 556, section 901 and section 208 of the Waste Tire Recycling Act/Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Act (Act 190 of 1996). A correction was made to change the applicant from the Authority to the County. This bulletin was originally published at 36 Pa.B. 322 (January 21, 2006).

   Planning grants are awarded to counties for 80% of approved costs for preparing municipal waste management plans as required by Act 101; for carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analysis, including those related to siting, environmental mediation, education programs on pollution prevention and household hazardous waste; and providing technical assistance to small businesses for pollution prevention. Grants may be awarded for feasibility studies and project development for municipal waste processing or disposal facilities, except for facilities for the combustion of municipal waste that are not proposed to be operated for the recovery of energy. Grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101 and the availability of moneys in the Recycling Fund.

   Inquiries regarding the grant offerings should be directed to Sally Lohman, Chief, Waste Planning Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.

Act 101, Section 901 Planning Grant

Region County Applicant Project Description Grant Award
Northwest Mercer Mercer County Recycling Sustainability Study $13,261
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-575. Filed for public inspection April 7, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]



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