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Final Reports
The following final reports were submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of any final reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed, and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning the final report, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of a final report appears. If information concerning a final report 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 1 (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following final reports:
Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4592.
All Star Chrysler Plymouth, Swatara Township, Dauphin County. All Star Chrysler Plymouth, 3400 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with solvents and TPH. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health standard.
Pennsylvania Power & Light Hershey Service Center, Derry Township, Dauphin County. Pennsylvania Power & Light Company, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PCBs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health standard.
General Plan Approval and Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
General Plan Approval and Permit No. BAQ-GPA/GP-1 for small combustion units was issued to the following:
Authorization No. GP1-05-3001
JLG Industries, Inc.
JLG Industries, Inc.--Sunnyside Plant
Bedford Township, Bedford County
Source: Rite Boiler: Model 1250
Date Issued: August 1, 1996
Applications for Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (P. S. §§ 4001--4015).
Regional Office: Southwest Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
04-310-014. The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Georgetown Sand & Gravel, Inc., (Third Street Extension, P. O. Box 127, Georgetown, PA 15043) for sand and gravel processing at its Georgetown Plant located in Greene Township, Beaver County.
OP-03-197. The Department intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit to Nature's Blend Wood Products, Inc. (P. O. Box 392, Ford City, PA 16226) for a cabinet manufacturing process at its plant in Ford City Borough, Armstrong County.
Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Regional Office: Northeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
The Department has issued the following Air Quality Operating Permits for the operation of the air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices described below for the specified companies.
Permit: 13-399-002
Source: Bulk Magnitite Storage W/Baghouse
Company: Prince Manufacturing Company
Location: Bowmanstown Borough
County: CarbonPermit: 39-302-120
Source: Boilers
Company: Fieldcrest Cannon Surefit Inc.
Location: Hanover Township
County: LehighPermit: 48-313-077
Source: Floor Material Handling/Baghouse
Company: Harcros Pigments Incorporated
Location: Wilson Borough
County: NorthamptonPermit: 48-315-002B
Source: Paper Trim System W/Cyclone
Company: James River Paper Company Inc.
Location: Forks Township
County: NorthamptonPermit: 48-320-006B
Source: 4 Presses (VOC Synthetic Minor)
Company: James River Paper Company Inc.
Location: Forks Township
County: Northampton
Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Regional Office: Northeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
A Plan Approval has been issued by this office for the construction, modification, reactivation or operation of the air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices described below for the specified companies.
Permit: 35-313-007A
Source: No. 3 and No. 4 Line Trim W/4 Baghouses
Issued: August 12, 1996
Company: Tredegar Film Products Inc.
Location: City of Carbondale
County: LackawannaPermit: 48-307-057
Source: Heat Treat Furnace (Natural Gas)
Issued: August 7, 1996
Company: Centec Corporation
Location: City of Bethlehem
County: NorthamptonPermit: 48-310-005A
Source: Material Dryer W/Baghouse
Issued: August 6, 1996
Company: Waylite Corporation
Location: City of Bethlehem
County: NorthamptonPermit: 54-310-013
Source: Portable Crushing/Screening Plant
Issued: August 8, 1996
Company: Mellott Estate Incorporated
Location: Pine Grove Township
County: Schuylkill
Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate and operate air contaminant sources or air cleaning devices.
Regional Office: Northcentral Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
59-304-008. On July 1, 1996, plan approval was issued to Ward Mfg., Inc., ACP Division (P. O. Box 9, Blossburg, PA 16912) for the construction of an iron foundry and associated air cleaning devices (fabric collectors) in Lawrence Township, Tioga County.
14-399-013C. On July 3, 1996, plan approval was issued to Murata Electronics North America, Inc. (1900 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801-2799) for the construction of an automatic nickel/tin plating line (#5) and associated air cleaning device (a fume scrubber) in Ferguson Township, Centre County.
OP-49-0010A. On July 9, 1996, plan approval was issued to American Home Foods (Marr Street, Milton, PA 17847) for the construction of a natural gas/No. 2 oil fired boiler in Milton Borough, Northumberland County. This boiler is subject to Subpart Dc of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
19-302-029. On July 23, 1996, plan approval was issued to Foam Fabricators Inc. (7050 New Berwick Highway, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) for the construction of a natural gas fired boiler in South Centre Township, Columbia County.
14-309-025D. On July 23, 1996, plan approval was issued to Bellefonte Lime Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 448, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for the installation of an air cleaning device (a fabric collector) on a lime storage tank (Flow Aid tank) at the Bellefonte Plant in Spring Township, Centre County.
49-313-035J. On July 25, 1996, plan approval was issued to Merck and Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 600, Danville, PA 17821-0600) for the modification of, and installation of an air cleaning device (an existing thermal fume incinerator) on, a chemical process facility in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County.
49-318-022A. On July 31, 1996, plan approval was issued to Jeraco Enterprises, Inc. (135 Sodom Road, Milton, PA 17847) for the modification of a fiberglass reinforced plastics manufacturing operation (increase in the amount of volatile organic compound and styrene emissions allowed) in Milton Borough, Northumberland County.
49-318-029A. On July 31, 1996, plan approval was issued to Jeraco Enterprises, Inc. (135 Sodom Road, Milton, PA 17847) for the modification of a fiberglass automotive accessory surface coating operation (increase in the amount of volatile organic compound emissions allowed) in Milton Borough, Northumberland County.
Operating Permits transferred under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate and operate air contamination sources or air cleaning devices.
Regional Office: Northcentral Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
14-303-003B. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (t/d/b/a HRI, Inc.) (P. O. Box 155, State College, PA 16804-0155) for the operation of a batch asphalt plant and associated air cleaning device (a fabric collector) which was previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Curtin Gap Quarry in Marion Township, Centre County.
14-303-006B. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (t/d/b/a HRI, Inc.) (P. O. Box 155, State College, PA 16804-0155) for the operation of a batch asphalt plant and associated air cleaning device (a fabric collector) which was previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Curtin Gap Quarry in Marion Township, Centre County. This plant is subject to Subpart I of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
14-310-011B. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning device (a water spray dust suppression system) at the Curtin Gap Quarry in Marion Township, Centre County. Some of the equipment incorporated in this plant is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
14-303-002. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (t/d/b/a HRI, Inc.) (P. O. Box 155, State College, PA 16804-0155) for the operation of a batch asphalt plant and associated air cleaning device (a venturi scrubber) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Oak Hall Quarry in College Township, Centre County.
14-310-018. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of stone crushing, screening, and the like equipment and associated air cleaning devices (two fabric collectors and a water spray dust suppression system) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Oak Hall Quarry in College Township, Centre County. Some of the equipment is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
18-310-002B. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of stone crushing, screening, and the like equipment and associated air cleaning devices (five fabric collectors) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Salona Quarry in Lamar Township, Clinton County. Some of the equipment in this plant is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
19-304-005B. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a batch asphalt plant and associated air cleaning device (a fabric collector) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. in Mifflin Township, Columbia County.
19-303-004B. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a batch asphalt plant and associated air cleaning device (a fabric collector) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Bloomsburg Quarry in Hemlock Township, Columbia County. This plant is subject to Subpart I of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
19-310-002B. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning device (a water spray dust suppression system) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Bloomsburg Quarry in Hemlock Township, Columbia County.
19-310-004C. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning devices (three fabric collectors and a water spray dust suppression system) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Mausdale Quarry in Montour Township, Columbia County. One of the pieces of equipment incorporated in this plant is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
41-310-003G. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning devices (four fabric collectors and a water spray dust suppression system) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Lime Bluff Quarry in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County. Some of the equipment incorporated in this plant is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
41-303-002. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a pulverized coal-fired asphalt plant and associated air cleaning device (a venturi scrubber) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. This plant is subject to Subpart I of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
41-309-003. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of an agricultural limestone pulverizing system and associated air cleaning device (a fabric collector) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Pine Creek Quarry in Limestone Township, Lycoming County.
41-310-001E. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning devices (five fabric collectors) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Pine Creek Quarry in Limestone Township, Lycoming County. Some of the equipment incorporated in this plant is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
47-310-001B. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning devices (two fabric collectors and a water spray dust suppression system) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Milton Quarry in Limestone Township, Montour County. One of the pieces of equipment incorporated in this plant is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
59-310-004H. The Department intends to issue an operating permit to Milestone Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231) for the operation of a stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning device (a water spray dust suppression system) previously owned and operated by HRI, Inc. at the Blossburg Quarry in Liberty Township, Tioga County. Some of the equipment in this plant is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
Plan Approval extensions issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate and operate air contaminant sources or air cleaning devices.
Regional Office: Southwest Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
63-310-004. On July 22, 1996, a plan approval expiration date was extended to January 1, 1998 for Davison Sand & Gravel Company, (400 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068) for a wet dust suppression system on the stone crushing plant at its Cherry Valley Site located in Smith Township, Washington County.
65-310-013A. On July 22, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Davison Sand & Gravel Company, (400 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068) for a baghouse and wet dust suppression system at its Whitney Quarry in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
04-307-112. On July 22, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Koppel Steel Corporation (P. O. Box 750, Beaver Falls, PA 15010) for a 7 1/2" Upsetter Furnace at the Ambridge Plant in Harmony Township, Beaver County.
30-305-019. On July 18, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Consolidation Coal Company, (1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241) for a coal preparation plant at its Robena Preparation Plant facility located in Greensboro Borough, Greene County.
PA-63-028A. On August 2, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Cerdec Corporation, (P. O. Box 519, Washington, PA 15301) for a torit collector and a venturi scrubber at its Drakenfeld Products facility located in Canton Township, Washington County.
PA-65-621A. On August 2, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Kennametal Inc., (P. O. Box 231, Latrobe, PA 15650) for a baghouse at its Kingston Plant facility located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
32-399-022. On August 2, 1996, a plan approval was issued to CNG Producing Company, (303 Airport Professional Center, Indiana, PA 15701) for an engine and gas dehydrator at its Nesbitt Compressor facility located in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County.
63-309-058. On July 29, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Therm-O-Rock East, Inc., (P. O. Box 429, New Eagle, PA 15067) for a baghouse on the blending and bagging operation at plant no. 2 in New Eagle Borough, Washington County.
11-307-030A. On July 29, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Johnstown America Corporation, (17 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA 15907) for a shot blast at its Franklin Plant in Franklin Borough, in Cambria County.
63-308-004A. On July 22, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Molycorp, Inc., (300 Caldwell Avenue, Washington, PA 15301) for an aluminothermic reduction process at its Washington Plant in Canton Township, Washington County.
Regional Office: Southcentral Regional Office, Air Quality Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
06-1016A. On August 1, 1996, the Department issued a plan approval to Grafika Commercial Printing, Inc. (P. O. Box 1714, Reading, PA 19603) for the constuction of an offset printing press with a drying oven at their Sinking Spring Plant in Sinking Spring, Berks County.
06-304-025C. On July 29, 1996, the Department issued a plan approval to EAFCO, Inc. (P. O. Box 388, Boyertown, PA 19512) for the construction of a sand storage silo with a fabric collector at their Eastern Foundry in Boyertown, Berks County.
06-323-018. On August 1, 1996, the Department issued a plan approval to Royal Green Corporation (P. O. Box 9, Temple, PA 19560) for the installation of a ferrous metal shredder with a fabric collector at their Temple Plant in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County.
21-310-031. On July 30, 1996, the Department issued a plan approval to Valley Quarries, Inc. (P. O. Box J, Chambersburg, PA 17201-0809) for the construction of a limestone crushing plant at their Shippensburg Quarry in Southampton Township, Cumberland County. The source is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
67-310-004D. On July 31, 1996, the Department issued a plan approval to Thomasville Stone & Lime Company (P. O. Box 23, Thomasville, PA 17364) for the modification of a limestone crushing/grinding operation in Jackson Township, York County.
67-302-136. On August 13, 1996, the Department issued a plan approval to PECO Energy Company (Road No. 1, Box 208, Delta, PA 17314-9739) for the modification of two auxiliary boilers at their Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station in Peach Bottom Township, York County.
67-320-027A. On August 13, 1996, the Department issued a plan approval to Flexi-Tech Graphics, Inc. (215 North Zarfoss Drive, York, PA 17404) for the construction of a printing facility in Penn Township, York County.
Northwest Regional Office, Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
42-302-028. On August 13, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Kane Handle Co., Div. Ames Co. (Box 760, Biddle St., Kane, PA 17635) for a wood fired boiler at Kane, McKean County.
33-318-006. On August 13, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Trail King Ind. Inc., Ti-Brook Div. (P. O. Box 300, Brookville, PA 15825) for a paint booth at Brookville, Jefferson County.
37-309-051. On August 13, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Medusa-Crescent, Inc. (2001 Portland Park, Wampum, PA 16157) for ductwork at Wampum Borough, Lawrence County.
43-302-019. On August 13, 1996, a plan approval was issued to International Timber & Veneer (Jackson Commerce Parker, Mercer, PA 16137) for a wood fired boiler at Jackson Township, Mercer County. This source is subject to Federal New Source Performance Standard 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc.
20-313-020. On August 13, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Lord Corporation (P. O. Box 556, Saegertown, PA 16433) for a reactor and hold tank at Saegertown, Crawford County.
42-302-028. On August 13, 1996, a plan approval was issued to Kane Handle Co., Div. Ames Co. (Box 760, Biddle St., Kane, PA 17635) for a wood fired boiler at Kane, McKean County.
Regional Office: Northcentral Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
59-304-008. On July 1, 1996, plan approval was issued to Ward Mfg., Inc., ACP Division (P. O. Box 9, Blossburg, PA 16912) for the construction of an iron foundry and associated air cleaning devices (fabric collectors) in Lawrence Township, Tioga County.
14-399-013C. On July 3, 1996, plan approval was issued to Murata Electronics North America, Inc. (1900 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801-2799) for the construction of an automatic nickel/tin plating line (#5) and associated air cleaning device (a fume scrubber) in Ferguson Township, Centre County.
OP-49-0010A. On July 9, 1996, plan approval was issued to American Home Foods (Marr Street, Milton, PA 17847) for the construction of a natural gas/No. 2 oil fired boiler in Milton Borough, Northumberland County. This boiler is subject to Subpart Dc of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
19-302-029. On July 23, 1996, plan approval was issued to Foam Fabricators Inc. (7050 New Berwick Highway, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) for the construction of a natural gas fired boiler in South Centre Township, Columbia County.
14-309-025D. On July 23, 1996, plan approval was issued to Bellefonte Lime Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 448, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for the installation of an air cleaning device (a fabric collector) on a lime storage tank (Flow Aid tank) at the Bellefonte Plant in Spring Township, Centre County.
49-313-035J. On July 25, 1996, plan approval was issued to Merck and Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 600, Danville, PA 17821-0600) for the modification of, and installation of an air cleaning device (an existing thermal fume incinerator) on, a chemical process facility in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County.
49-318-022A. On July 31, 1996, plan approval was issued to Jeraco Enterprises, Inc. (135 Sodom Road, Milton, PA 17847) for the modification of a fiberglass reinforced plastics manufacturing operation (increase in the amount of volatile organic compound and styrene emissions allowed) in Milton Borough, Northumberland County.
49-318-029A. On July 31, 1996, plan approval was issued to Jeraco Enterprises, Inc. (135 Sodom Road, Milton, PA 17847) for the modification of a fiberglass automotive accessory surface coating operation (increase in the amount of volatile organic compound emissions allowed) in Milton Borough, Northumberland County.
RACT Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contaminant sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Regional Office: Northeast Regional Office, Bureau of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Copies of the following permit application are available for review from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the DEP office, 2 Public Square Office, Wilkes-Barre, PA. A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments.
The Department has issued the following RACT Air Quality Operating Permits for the operation of the air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices described below for the specified company.
39-0024. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Mallinckrodt Chemical Inc., 2409 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104-9733 for the operation of three boilers at the facility located in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
40-0010. On July 31, 1996, a modified RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Certainteed Corporation, P. O. Box 128, Crestwood Industrial Park, Mountaintop, PA 18707 for an increase in the production rate of the M-2 Production Line at the facility located in Wright Township, Luzerne County.
48-0018. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Harcros Pigments, Inc., 1525 Wood Avenue, Easton, PA 18042 for the operation of two boilers, three kilns, three dryers, emergency generator, acid plant preheater, two propane torches, two electrostatic precipitators, three neutralizing tanks, and a neutralizing tank ignition burner for the facility located in the City of Easton, Northampton County.
54-0002. On May 31, 1996, a modified RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Allied Signal, Inc., P. O. Box 697, Pottsville, PA 17901 for a change to a non-Volatile Organic Compound (non-VOC) coating on Barrier Coating Lines 1 and 2 for the facility located in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County.
54-0009. On May 31, 1996, a modified RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Gencorp, Inc., Hickory Drive, Auburn, PA 17922 for a modification to the potential emissions from embossers #3, #5 and #6 ink mixing room, four calender lines, seven emergency generators, water pump #8 and #9, pump house heater, two coaters, #3 and #4 printer, proof press and storage tanks for the facility located in West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County.
39-0008. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., 7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18195-1501 for the operation of 14 boilers, 22 space heaters, 7 emergency generators, and R&D and spray booth operations at the facility located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
45-0005. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Connaught Labs, Inc., P. O. Box 187, Route 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370 for the operation of three boilers, eight emergency generators and four air heaters at the facility located in Pocono Township, Monroe County.
39-0014. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to the Allentown State Hospital, 1600 Hanover Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103 for the operation of four boilers, and two emergency generators at the facility located in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County.
40-0024. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Berwick Industries, Inc., Bombay and Ninth Street, Berwick, PA 18603 for the operation of one flexographic press, two gravure presses, two rotopresses, extruder lines and miscellaneous VOC sources at the facility located in Salem Township, Luzerne County.
40-0019. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Pope & Talbot, Inc., 901 Sathers Drive, Pittston Township, PA 18640 for the flexographic Printing operations at the facility located in Pittston Township, Luzerne County.
35-0004. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Pope & Talbot, Inc., Main Street, Ransom, PA 18653 for the operation of two boilers, two paper machines, incinerator, felt washing and defoaming operations at the facility located in Ransom Township, Lackawanna County.
40-0015A. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Allsteel, Inc., 425 Jaycee Drive, Velmont Industrial Park, West Hazleton, PA 18201 for the modification of the equipment cleanup operations at the facility located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.
40-0031. On May 31, 1996, a RACT Air Quality Operating Permit was issued to Continental Energy Associates, LP, R. Route Box 381-B, Hazleton, PA 18201 for the operations of a combustion turbine, HRSG/Duct Burner, 16 gasifier vent stacks, gas boiler, and large and small gas heaters at the facility located in Humboldt Industrial Park, Hazle Township, Luzerne County.
MINING ACTIVITY ACTIONS Actions on 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 water quality certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality 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).
District Mining Operations, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.
Coal Applications Issued
32950107. M. B. Energy, Inc. (P. O. Box 1319, 250 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701-1319), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, affecting 149.7 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek; Blacklick Creek, application received November 29, 1995, permit issued August 8, 1996.
11693000. K & J Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Westover, PA 16692), permit revision to modify the 3075 acre surface mine permit to include the land application of sewage sludge in Chest Township, Cambria County, receiving stream Rogues Harbor Run and Rock Run and unnamed tributaries to Chest Creek to west branch of Susquehanna River, application received December 14, 1995, permit issued August 15, 1996.
56840107. Permit renewal, NSM Coals, Inc. (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine, valid for reclamation, only in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 407.4 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Clear Run, Clear Run to Indian Lake, application received June 18, 1996, permit issued August 12, 1996.
District Mining Operations, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
03910109R. Rosebud Mining Company (R. D. 1, Box 379A, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal application issued for continued reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County, affecting 55.0 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributaries to Roaring Run. Renewal application received July 5, 1996. Renewal permit issued August 8, 1996.
26960101. Patterson Coal Company (R. D. 2, Box 335, Smithfield, PA 15478). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Georges Township, Fayette County, affecting 48 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to York Run, York Run to the Monongahela River. Application received April 15, 1996. Permit issued August 9, 1996.
65960106. V. P. Smith Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 242, Ligonier, PA 15658). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 82.6 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Buffalo Run to Buffalo Run to Sewickley Creek, and unnamed tributary to Stauffer Run to Stauffer Run to Jacobs Creek. Application received March 5, 1996. Permit issued August 13, 1996.
03950110. Rosebud Mining Company (R. D. 1, Box 379A, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface auger mine located in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County, affecting 82.9 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek. Application received December 4, 1995. Permit issued August 14, 1996.
65900107R. FNR Mining Company (950 Stonebraker Road, Indiana, PA 15701-9297). Renewal issued for reclamation only of a bituminous surface/auger mine located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 103.9 acres. Receiving streams an unnamed tributary to Brush Run. Application received May 29, 1996. Renewal issued August 15, 1996.
30860101R. Charles Balazick (R. D. 1, Jefferson, PA 15344). Renewal issued for reclamation only of a bituminous surface/auger mine located in Jefferson Township, Greene County, affecting 225 acres. Receiving streams an unnamed tributary to South Fork of Ten Mile Creek. Application received July 29, 1996. Renewal issued August 15, 1996.
District Mining Operations, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
33820142. M. B. Energy, Inc. (250 Airport Rd., P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Porter Township, Jefferson County affecting 92.0 acres. Receiving streams unnamed tributary to Hamilton Run. Application received May 23, 1996. Permit issued July 23, 1996.
10930105T. Rosebud Mining Company (R. D. 1, Box 379A, Kittanning, PA 16201). Transfer of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Bruin Borough and Parker Township, Butler County affecting 289.4 acres. This permit is transferred from T.D.K. Coal Sales, Inc. Receiving streams Bear Creek and unnamed tributaries of south branch Bear Creek. Application received January 31, 1996. Permit issued July 23, 1996.
10900109. Rosebud Mining Company (R. D. 1, Box 379A, Kittanning, PA 16201). Transfer of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Fairview Township, Butler County affecting 120.3 acres. This permit is transferred from T.D.K. Coal Sales, Inc. Receiving streams two unnamed tributaries to south branch Bear Creek. Application received April 30, 1996. Permit issued July 23, 1996.
Mineral Resources Management--District Mining, Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
49851314R2. K & L Coal Co., (R. R. 1, Box 266, Shamokin, PA 17872), renewal of an existing deep mine operation in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream none. Renewal issued August 12, 1996.
40880101R. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc., (322 Simpson Street, Dupont, PA 18641), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine in Newport Township, Luzerne County affecting 144.2 acres, receiving stream none. Renewal issued August 14, 1996.
54870206. White Pine Coal Co., Inc., (P. O. Box 59, Ashland, PA 17921), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Butler, Barry, Eldred, East and West Cameron Townships and Gordon Borough, Schuylkill and Northumberland Counties affecting 870.0 acres, receiving stream Mahanoy Creek. Renewal issued August 14, 1996.
54830209R2. South Tamaqua Coal Pockets, Inc., (R. R. 3, Box 14, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County affecting 37.0 acres, receiving stream Little Schuylkill River. Renewal issued August 16, 1996.
54830207R2. Blaschak Coal Corp., (P. O. Box 12, St. Nicholas, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 280.0 acres, receiving stream Mahanoy Creek. Renewal issued August 16, 1996.
35840203R2. Coalbrook Iron & Metal Co., Inc., (311 Main Street, Childs, PA 18407), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County affecting 61.5 acres, receiving stream none. Renewal issued August 16, 1996.
District Mining Operations, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Noncoal Permits Issued
65900402. Davison Sand & Gravel Company (400 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068). NPDES renewal issued for a large noncoal surface mine located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Receiving streams unnamed tributaries to both and including Harbridge Run and Tannery Hollow. NPDES renewal application received June 13, 1995. NPDES renewal issued August 8, 1996.
Mineral Resources Management--District Mining, Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
40960301. Cremard Brothers, (1302 South Main Street, Old Forge, PA 18518), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Duryea Borough, Luzerne County affecting 11.4 acres, receiving stream none. Permit issued August 13, 1996.
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 (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Any person aggrieved by this 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, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, telephone (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, telephone (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action 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 to the Board, telephone (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
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