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SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT
PLAN APPROVAL
Plan approval granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20).
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
The Department has completed its review of the Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan for Pocono Township, Monroe County, dated August 2000. The Department has found that the Plan is acceptable and granted planning approval on August 21, 2000.
The Plan was initially prepared to include the Route 611 Corridor, but was later broadened to include the entire Township for certain Plan categories. The Plan includes a draft On-Lot Sewage Disposal Systems Management Ordinance for the entire Township. The Ordinance provides for pumping of septage from the septic tanks and inspection of septic tanks/absorption systems.
The Department's review of the Plan has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from the proposals. In accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.2(a)), and Chapter 71 of the Department's Regulations, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 71, the Department will hold the Township responsible for the complete and timely implementation of the chosen alternative, as stated in the Plan Summary and in Section 8.1 Implementation Schedule of the Plan.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Supply Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6899.
Permit No. 1000503. Public Water Supply. T. D. Kelly Company, Abbey Woods Development, P. O. Box 407, Zelienople, PA 16063. Permit issued for an increase in the capacity of the system by the addition of 2 wells. Abbey Woods Development is located in Jackson Township, Butler County. Type of Facility: Public Water Supply. Consulting Engineer: Don A. Gilmore, P.E., Dakota Engineering Assoc., Inc., 35 Wilson Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15223 (412) 784-9228. Construction Permit Issued: August 23, 2000.
Permit No. 4300503. Public Water Supply. Consumers PA Water Company--Shenango Valley Division, 665 South Dock Street, Sharon, PA 16146 has been issued a permit for the upgrade of both Boyd and Mitchell Road booster pump stations in Shenango Township, Mercer County. Type of Facility: Community Water Supply. Consulting Engineer: Jack N. Walter, P. E., Consumers PA Water Company, 665 South Dock St., Sharon, PA 16146. Permit to Construct Issued: August 23, 2000.
HAZARDOUS SITES CLEANUP
Under the Act of October 18, 1988
Sandy Lake Asbestos Site
Stoneboro Borough, Mercer County Under section 1113 of the Pennsylvania Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P. S. § 6020.1113) (HSCA), notice is hereby provided that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has agreed to a de minimis Consent Order and Agreement (Agreement) with the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company (CPTC), concerning the resolution of CPTC's liability for the Sandy Lake Asbestos Site (Site). The Site is located on a 31.75-acre parcel between the former Penn Central Railroad Line and Route 845 in Stoneboro Borough, Mercer County.
In the past, asbestos containing wastes were disposed at the Site and this waste contaminated the environment at the Site. Asbestos is defined in section 103 of HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.103) as a ''hazardous substance.'' The Department expects to incur approximately $275,000 to remove the asbestos wastes for proper disposal offsite. As a past owner of the Site during the time of the release and threatened release of hazardous substances at the Site, CPTC is a ''responsible person'' as defined in section 103 of HSCA. Under the terms of the Agreement, CPTC shall pay the Department $10,000 to resolve its liability at the Site.
The Department anticipates that it will remove the asbestos wastes from the Site in September 2000. This response will help mitigate the threat to human health and the environment posed by the asbestos wastes there.
The specific terms of this settlement are set forth in the Agreement between CPTC and the Department. The Department will receive and consider comments relating to the Agreement for 60 days from the date of this Public Notice. The Department has the right to withdraw its consent to the Agreement if the comments concerning the Agreement disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the Agreement is inappropriate, improper or not in the public interest.
After the public comment period, the Department's settlement with CPTC shall be effective upon the date that the Department notifies CPTC, in writing, that this Agreement is final and effective in its present form, and that the Department has filed a response to significant written comments to the Agreement, or that no such comments were received.
The Agreement is available for inspection and copying at the Department's office at 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA. Comments may be submitted, in writing, to James W. Weaver, Project Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Hazardous Sites Cleanup, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mr. Weaver at (814) 332-6648. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
Under Act 2, 1995
Preamble 2
The following final reports were submitted 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 (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of 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, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department 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 (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following final reports:
Southeast Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-5950.
ChiRex Technology Center, Inc., Charlestown Township, Chester County. Steven L. Tanen, HydroScience, Inc., Center City Executive Centre, 607 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with solvents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4705.
Eastern Industries Oley Quarry, Oley Township, Berks County. Columbia Petroleum Corporation, 225 East Main Street, Richland, PA 07087 and Eastern Industries, Inc., 4401 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034 have submitted a Final Report within 90 days of a release concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with BTEX, PAHs and PHCs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the Statewide health standard.
Vivian Mendenhal Residence, Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County. Vivian Mendenhal, 15 Sadsbury Avenue, Christiana, PA 17509 and Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103 have submitted a combined Remedial Investigation and Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and PAHs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the site-specific standard.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
Under Act 2, 1995
Preamble 3
The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908) and Chapter 250 Administration of Land Recycling Program.
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8 Administration of Land Recycling Program requires the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act). Plans and reports required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a site-specific standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media, benefits of reuse of the property, and in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. A cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. 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. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice of the plan and 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 (800) 654-5984.
The Department has acted upon the following plans and reports.
Southeast Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-5950.
Landhope Realty Property, New Garden Township, Chester County. John Kollmeier, Brownfield Associates, Inc., P. O. Box 80, Lewisville, PA 19351, has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site groundwater contaminated with BTEX and petroleum hydrocarbons. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standard and was approved by the Department on August 10, 2000.
Sunoco Inc., (R&M) Marcus Hook Refinery-Phillips Island, Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. Ralph T. Golia, P.G., URS Corporation, 2325 Maryland Road, 2nd Floor, Willow Grove, PA 19090, has submitted a Remedial Investigation Report, Risk Assessment Report, and Cleanup Plan concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with lead, heavy metals, pesticides, solvents, BTEX, petroleum hydrocarbons and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; and groundwater contaminated with lead, heavy metals, solvents, BTEX, petroleum hydrocarbons and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The reports were approved by the Department on August 16, 2000.
Southcentral Regional Office: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4705.
F. W. Woolworth Company Mid-Atlantic Distribution Center, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., 6360 Flank Drive, Harrisburg, PA, Venator Group, Inc., 233 Broadway, New York, NY, and Atlantic Environmental Solutions, Inc., 86 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 have submitted a final report concerning the remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and PHCs. The final report did not demonstrate attainment of the Statewide health standard, and was disapproved by the Department on August 4, 2000.
Bertolino Building Site, City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. RETTEW Associates, Inc., 3020 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603, Girard Estate, 21 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, and Hudson Investment, 2450 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage, PA 16148 have submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and PAHs. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standard, and was approved by the Department on August 15, 2000.
Northcentral Regional Office: Michael C. Welch, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 321-6525.
Dana Corporation--Building 93, Berwick Borough, Columbia County. RMT, Inc., on behalf of its client Dana Corporation, 2424 West State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, has submitted a Cleanup Plan concerning the remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with PHCs and PAHs. The Cleanup Plan was approved by the Department on August 21, 2000.
Southwest Field Office: John J. Matviya, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-5217.
Neville Chemical Company, Neville Township, Allegheny County. Thomas F. McKnight, Neville Chemical Company, 2800 Neville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 has submitted a Remedial Investigation Report concerning remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with lead, BTEX and other. The Remedial Investigation Report was approved by the Department on August 11, 2000.
SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Permits issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3653.
Permit No. 101546. Potter County Transfer Station, Potter County Solid Waste Authority (2504 SR 49 W., Ulysses, PA 16948). Renewal of permit for a municipal waste transfer facility located in Ulysses Township, Potter County, issued in the regional office on August 24, 2000.
AIR QUALITY
OPERATING PERMITS
General Plan Approval and Operating Permit usage authorized 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.
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.
GP3-2-07-03014: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664) authorized use of a general permit for construction/operation of a portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant consisting of an impact crusher and two supporting conveyor belts in Taylor Township, Blair County.
GP3-2-31-03002: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664) authorized use of a general permit for construction/operation of a portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant consisting of a feed hopper, jaw crusher, double deck screen and five supporting conveyor belts in Spruce Creek Township, Huntingdon County.
GP7-36-03118: Continental Press, Inc. (520 E. Bainbridge Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022) authorized use of a general permit for construction/operation of a sheetfed offset lithographic printing press in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster 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.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Air Management Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 685-7584.
V95-007: PECO Energy Co.--Southwark Station (2501 South Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148) issued a Title V Operating Permit on August 15, 2000, for operation of an electric utility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include four 233 MMBTU/hr combustion turbines.
V99-002: ST Services Terminal (67th Street and the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA 19153) issued a Title V Operating Permit on August 17, 2000, for operation of a bulk liquid storage and distribution terminal in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include a 30 MMBTU/hr thermal fluid heater, a 20 MMBTU/hr thermal fluid heater, a vapor incinerator, 12 petroleum products storage tanks, truck loading, nongasoline marine loading, barge cleaning and washwater treatment.
S97-012: Hahnemann University Hospital (Broad and Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102) issued a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit on July 31, 2000 for a facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include a 200 lbs/hr pathological incinerator, four boilers each rated at less than 5 MMBTU/hr, nine emergency generators and three fire pumps.
Administrative Amendment of 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.
Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.
OP-09-0009: Webcraft Technologies, Inc. (4371 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA 18914) on August 15, 2000, for Facility Major VOC Synthetic NOx in New Britain Township, Bucks County.
OP-46-0176: A. Talone, Inc. (318 West. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003) on August 25, 2000, for Facility VOC/NOx RACT in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Air Management Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 685-7584.
V96-022: University of Pennsylvania Health System--Presbyterian Medical Center (51 North 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104) on August 21, 2000, for a Title V facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The operating permit issued September 23, 1999, has been administratively amended to remove a condition that was included in the original permit but is not applicable to the facility.
V95-085: Episcopal Hospital (100 East Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125) on August 21, 2000, for a Title V facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The operating permit issued September 23, 1999, has been administratively amended to remove a condition that was included in the original permit but is not applicable to the facility.
Operating Permits Minor Modification 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.
Northcentral Regional Office, Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3637.
08-313-049A: OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848-0504) on August 22, 2000, to incorporate conditions established in Plan Approval 08-313-049C for three bulk nitric and hydrochloric acid storage tanks, a hydrochloric acid railcar unloading operation and associated air cleaning devices (a venturi scrubber and a packed bed scrubber) in Towanda Borough, Bradford County.
PLAN APPROVALS
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.
Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.
PA-46-0031A: SmithKline Beecham Research Co. (450 Cresson Road, Oaks, PA 19426) on August 17, 2000, for operation of two Emergency Generators in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.
PA-09-0121: Conte Luna Foods (40 Jacksonville Road, Warminster, PA 18974) on August 17, 2000, for operation of a bag filter dust collector in Warminster Township, Bucks County.
PA-15-0103: Christiana Cabinetry (504 Rosemont Avenue, Atglen, PA 19310) on August 18, 2000, for operation of three spray booths in Atglen Borough, Chester County.
PA-15-0014C: Norwood Industries, Inc. (57 Morehall Road, Malvern, PA 19355) on August 18, 2000, for operation of an air cleaning control device in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
PA-09-0028C: Fibermark, Inc. (45 North Fourth Street, Quakertown, PA 18951) on August 24, 2000, for operation of a Surface Coater No. 11 in Quakertown Borough, Bucks County.
Northeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (570) 826-2531.
48-313-087: Praxair Distribution, Inc. (145 Shimersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015) on August 16, 2000, for construction of a ntiric oxide production plant and associated air cleaning device in Bethlehem, Northampton County.
48-399-043A: Elementis Pigments, Inc. (1525 Wood Avenue, Easton, PA 18042) on August 16, 2000, for modification of an apron dryer in Wilson Borough, Northampton County.
35-313-007B: Tredegar Film Products (P. O. Box 499, Carbondale, PA 18407) on August 21, 2000, for installation of air cleaning devices on film products Lines 3 and 4 in Carbondale, Lackawanna County.
48-399-045: Spray-tek LLC (344 Cedar Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846) on August 21, 2000, for construction of a spray drying system and associated air cleaning device at 3010 Avenue B in Bethlehem, Northampton County.
Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.
01-03025: Valley Quarries, Inc. (P. O. Box J, Chambersburg, PA 17201-0809) on August 21, 2000, for construction of two scalping screens controlled by wet suppression at the Fairfield Quarry in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County.
06-01003I: Lucent Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 13396, Reading, PA 19612) on August 21, 2000, for construction of a photocenter and modification of photolithographic operations controlled by a catalytic oxidizer at their Reading facility in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.
36-320-023B: R. R. Donnelley & Sons, Co. (1375 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601) on August 22, 2000, for construction of two web offset lithographic printing presses with heatset dryers controlled by a regenerative thermal oxidizer at the Lancaster Financial Printing Division in Lancaster City, Lancaster County.
36-03076B: Martin Limestone, Inc. (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506) on August 23, 2000, for installation of a new screen and bin controlled by a baghouse and wet suppression system in East Earl Township, Lancaster County. These sources are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO--Standard of Performance of Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Minor Modification of 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.
Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3637.
14-313-039: Rutgers Organics Corp. (201 Struble Road, State College, PA 16808) on August 18, 2000, to clarify the conditions under which an air cleaning device (a regenerative thermal oxidizer) will operate, clarify what scrubbing solution is to be used in a scrubber, delete reference to a reaction vessel which will not be used in the respective process, change a reaction vessel identification, authorize the substitution of an alternate process condenser on a reaction vessel and authorize the installation of a process condenser on a reaction vessel in College Township, Centre County.
49-313-049M: Merck & Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 600, Danville, PA 17821-0600) on August 22, 2000, to modify the required operating conditions for a volatile organic compound scrubber and to extend the authorization to operate various pieces of pharmaceutical process equipment on a temporary basis until December 20, 2000 in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County.
Plan Approvals extensions 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.
Northwest Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
62-312-014A: United Refining Co. (Bradley and Dobson Streets, P. O. Box 780, Warren, PA 16365) on August 30, 2000, for a gasoline loading rack in Warren, Warren County.
MINING
APPROVALS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES 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 these 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).
Greensburg District Office, R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Coal Permits Issued
03000105. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine and coal preparation/processing facility located in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County, affecting 87.2 acres. Receiving streams: five unnamed tributaries to Huskins Run to Huskins Run to Cowanshannock Creek to the Allegheny River. Application received: May 10, 2000. Permit issued: August 23, 2000.
65960105. M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7960). Renewal issued for continued reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 165.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Stony Run and also Stony Run. Application received: July 12, 2000. Renewal issued: August 25, 2000.
65840111. M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7960). Renewal issued for continued reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 282.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Stony Run. Application received: July 12, 2000. Renewal issued: August 25, 2000.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
Coal Permits Issued
17840126. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Jordan Township, Clearfield County affecting 341.7 acres. Receiving streams: tributary to Comfort Run and Comfort Run to North Witmer Run to Clearfield Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received June 26, 2000. Permit issued August 22, 2000.
Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
Coal Permits Issued
37840104. The Ambrosia Coal and Construction Co. (R. R. 1, Box 422, Edinburg, PA 16116). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface, auger, and tipple refuse disposal operation in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County affecting 280.0 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Hickory Run. Application received: November 18, 1999. Permit Issued: August 22, 2000.
McMurray District Office, 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
Coal Mining Permits Issued
30841320. Dana Mining Co. of PA, Inc. (P. O. Box 1209, Morgantown, WV 26507), to revise the permit for the Dooley Run Mine in Dunkard Township, Greene County to delete 317 acres and add 84 acres to SCP and add 15.65 acres to underground permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued August 16, 2000.
Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
Coal Permits Issued
54743007R3. Schuylkill Reclamation Corporation (P. O. Box 434, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Branch and Cass Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 326.0 acres, receiving stream--West Creek. Renewal issued August 23, 2000.
Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
Noncoal Permits Issued
37940305. Troy Sand & Gravel, Inc. (R. R. 2, Box 226B, Golf Course Road, Volant, PA 16156). Transfer of an existing large noncoal strip operation from Donald Temple in Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County affecting 35.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Taylor Run. Application received: March 14, 2000. Permit Issued: August 18, 2000.
Ebensburg District Office, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.
Small Industrial Minerals Applications Issued
56000801. Lynn Custer (1218 East Main Street, Berlin, PA 15530), for commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal surface mine in Allegheny Township, Somerset County, affecting 2.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Hillegas Run, application received July 31, 2000, issued August 23, 2000.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
Small Industrial Minerals Permits Issued
18000802. James W. Johnson, R. R. 1, Box 418, Lock Haven, PA 17745, commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Minerals (Topsoil), permit in Wayne Township, Clinton County affecting 2 acres. Receiving streams: Henry Run, tributary to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received June 15, 2000. Permit issued August 22, 2000.
Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.
Small Noncoal (Industrial Minerals) Permits Issued
61002802. Keith A. Klingler (R. D. 2, Box 181G, Titusville, PA 16254). Commencement, operation, and restoration of a small sand and gravel operation in Cherrytree Township, Venango County affecting 30.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Oil Creek. Application received: June 12, 2000. Permit Issued: August 22, 2000.
ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
ENCROACHMENTS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received Dam Safety and Encroachment 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)).
Persons 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, 400 Market Street, Floor 2, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of the 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 at (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.
Actions on applications filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) and notice of final action for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description.)
Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E15-606. Encroachment. Richard Mingey, P. O. Box J, Newtown Square, PA 19073. To perform the following activities associated with the construction of a driveway for a single family residence across an unnamed tributary to Crum Creek (HQ-CWF) and 0.18 acre of adjacent wetlands (PFO/PEM):
1. To maintain three 24-inch corrugated metal pipe culverts across the watercourse and adjacent wetlands to accommodate driveway crossing No. 1;
2. To relocate and maintain six 12-inch corrugated metal pipe culverts across wetlands to accommodate driveway crossing No. 2;
3. To relocate and maintain eight 12-inch corrugated metal pipe culverts across wetlands to accommodate driveway crossing No. 3;
4. To maintain twin 36-inch corrugated metal pipe culverts across the watercourse and adjacent wetlands to accommodate driveway crossing No. 4.
The site is located approximately 2,400 feet west of the intersection of South Valley Road and Grubbs Mill Road (Valley Forge USGS Quadrangle N: 3.5 inches, W: 12.8 inches) in Willistown Township, Chester County. The permittee is required to provide a minimum of 0.33 acre of replacement wetlands.
Northeast Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
E39-380. Encroachment. Penn's Chase, Inc., 1150 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103-7909. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 42-inch diameter RCP stormwater outfall structure along the right (eastern) bank of Little Lehigh Creek and to construct and maintain a concrete encased 8-inch-diameter D.I.P. sanitary sewer line across Little Lehigh Creek. The project is associated with the Penn's Meadow Residential Subdivision and is located along Willow Lane, approximately 0.3 mile north of Sauerkraut Lane (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle N: 6.9 inches; W: 8.6 inches), in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
E39-383. Encroachment. Albert L. Granger, 8568 Mohr Lane, Fogelsville, PA 18051. To excavate approximately 0.4 acre within the floodway of a tributary to Hassen Creek to create an impoundment area for a nonjurisdictional dam; to excavate and grade within the floodway of a tributary to Hassen Creek to create 0.04 acre of wetlands associated with the stream restoration/mitigation area; to install and maintain an 8-inch-diameter waterline across two tributaries to Hassen Creek; and to construct and maintain an 18-inch-diameter HDPE stormwater outfall structure. The project is located at the Glasbern Inn on the north side of T-533, approximately 0.7 mile west of its intersection with T-596 (Topton, PA Quadrangle N: 17.0 inches; W: 5.0 inches), in Weisenburg Township, Lehigh County. The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of the environmental assessment for a nonjurisdictional dam.
E39-384. Encroachment. Liberty Property Trust, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 240, Bethlehem, PA 18017. To place fill in a de minimis area of wetlands equal to 0.04 acre for the construction of a 3-story office building and associated parking. The project is located north of the intersection of Saucon Valley Road and Executive Valley Parkway (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle N: 9.2 inches; W: 6.3 inches), in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County.
E40-536. Encroachment. Huntsville Limited Partnership, P. O. Box 27, 200 East Front Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634. To place fill in a body of water having a surface area of approximately 0.07 acre; to construct and maintain 27 linear feet of 30-inch HDPE stormwater line in wetlands; and to construct and maintain a 24-inch diameter HDPE stormwater outfall structure along the right bank of a tributary to Black Creek. The project, known as the Fairfield Inn Hotel, is located on the southern side of S. R. 0093, approximately 0.4 mile east of its intersection with S. R. 0081 (Conyngham, PA Quadrangle N: 19.1 inches; W: 4.0 inches), in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County.
E40-550. Encroachment. Thomas F. and Janie I. Eustice, Pole 289, Box 3043, Harveys Lake, PA 18618-9789. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a pile supported, private recreational dock and boathouse having a surface area of approximately 1,260 S. F. and extending 40 feet from the shore of Harveys Lake. The project is located along the southern shore at Pole 289 (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 18.2 inches; W: 5.9 inches) in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management--Soils and Waterways, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
E08-361. Encroachment. Barry W. McLaughlin, R. R. 3, Box 230, Mifflinburg, PA 17844. To operate and maintain an existing driveway culvert pipe 61 inches high by 56 inches wide by 23 feet 5 inches long in Alba Creek on the east side of Alba Mountain Road approximately 1700 feet northwest of the intersection of Route 14 with Alba Mountain Road (Canton, PA Quadrangle N: 15.25 inches; W: 11.6 inches) in Canton Township, Bradford County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E41-459. Encroachment. Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corporation, 2800 Post Oak Boulevard--Level 10, Houston, TX 77056. To repair, operate and maintain an existing 24-inch diameter gas pipeline beneath Sugar Run for the transmission of natural gas. The repair work shall consist of constructing a concrete jacket over the existing pipeline for a maximum length of 40 feet. If Sugar Run is flowing at the time of the repair operations, the injection rate of concrete into the jacket in cubic yards per hour shall not exceed the stream flow in cubic yards per minute. The project is located along the western right-of-way of S R. 2061 approximately 2,000 feet north of Huddy Hill Road and S. R. 2061 intersection (Picture Rocks, PA Quadrangle N: 3.0 inches; W: 4.25 inches) in Penn Township, Lycoming County. This permit also authorizes the restoration of the Sugar Run streambed with R-8 riprap. The permittee shall implement an impermeable membrane or equally effective method that ensures stream flow is not lost within the voids of the riprap. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Southwest Regional Office, Soils and Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
E63-494. Encroachment. Joseph Frank, 422 Glenn Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106-3422. To construct and maintain a pedestrian walking bridge having a span of 16.0 feet with a minimum underclearance of 6.0 feet across the channel of Millers Run (WWF) to provide access to applicant property located on the south side of Route 50, just southeast from the intersection of Ridgewood Drive and Route 50 (Canonsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 12.5 inches; W: 11.3 inches) in Cecil Township, Washington County. This permit was issued pursuant to Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Northwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
E18-298. Encroachment. Eastern States Exploration Company, P. O. Box 178, Snowshoe, PA 16874. To maintain a 4 foot diameter corrugated plastic culvert installed, under General Permit No. 8, in Twin Run on the access road for General Refractories Well Site No. 7. This project is located approximately 1,400 feet west of Beech Creek Road (Howard NW, PA Quadrangle N: 2.7 inches; W: 9.15 inches) in Beech Creek Township, Clinton County.
E43-280. Encroachment. Mercer County, 503 Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer, PA 16137. To remove the existing County Bridge No. 1917 and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete adjacent box beam bridge having a normal span of 24 feet and an average underclearance of 5.75 feet on a 60 degree skew across a tributary to Magargee Run on T-496 (Clay Furnace Road) approximately 0.76 mile north of S. R. 3020 (Lamor Road) (Sharpsville, PA Quadrangle N: 2.3 inches; W: 1.2 inches) in Jefferson Township, Mercer County.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice of Planning Grant Awards Under Section 901 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101 The Department of Environmental Protection, hereby announces the following grants to counties pursuant to 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 (Act 190 of 1996). The awards listed here are based upon applications received by the Department in 1999 and 2000.
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. All 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, Planning Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
ACT 101, SECTION 901 PLANNING GRANT
Applicant Project
DescriptionGrant Award Southeast Region Philadelphia HHW Education $124,000 Southcentral
RegionBerks County HHW Education $3,733 Lebanon County Plan Revision $62,835 Dauphin County Plan Revision $104,806 Southwest Region Indiana County Plan Revision $37,289
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-1565. Filed for public inspection September 8, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]
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