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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-1059a

[32 Pa.B. 2899]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

UNDER ACT 2, 1995

PREAMBLE 1


Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).

   Sections 302--305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate asite as a special industrial area, must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.

   Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the sites identified, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified. During this comment period the municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.

   For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:  

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

   Nallo Property (4445 Shimerville Road), Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County. Vincent M. Carbone, Lawler, Matusky & Skelly Engineers, LLP, The Sovereign Building, 609 Hamilton Mall, Allentown, PA 18101 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate (on behalf of Relay Service, James D. Nallo and Margaret Brady-Nallo, Shimerville Road, Emmaus, PA) concerning the remediation of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with lead. The applicant proposes to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on May 10, 2002.

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

   East Petersburg Mobil, East Petersburg Borough, Lancaster County. Laird Geoenvironmental Sciences, Inc., 3223 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17070, on behalf of BL & B Associates, 550 East King Street, P. O. Box 949, York, PA 17405, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and PHCs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health standard requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal on May 16, 2002.

   Shipley Oil Company, Washington Township, York County. Laird Geoenvironmental Sciences, Inc., 3223 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17070, on behalf of Grace A. Harbold, 1900 Baltimore Pike, East Berlin, PA 17316 and James Robinson, 1880 Baltimore Pike, East Berlin, PA 17316, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with BTEX and PHCs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health standard requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Hanover Evening Sun on May 30, 2002.

   York County Judicial Center, City of York, York County. Engineering Consulting Services, Ltd., 1340 Charwood Road, Suite P, Hanover, MD 21076, on behalf of the County of York, One West Marketway West, York, PA 17401, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with lead, solvents and BTEX. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Site-Specific standard requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the York Dispatch/York Daily News on May 16, 2002.

   Former Reading Gray Iron Casting, City of Reading, Berks County. The Greater Berks Development Fund, 19 North Sixth Street, Suite 200, P. O. Box 8621, Reading, PA 19603-6821 and the Reading Redevelopment Authority, 815 Washington Street, Room 3-03, Reading, PA 19601-3190 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs, PAHs and solvents. The site is located in a Special Industrial Area. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Reading Times/Reading Eagle on May 11, 2002.

   Former Reading Iron Company Oley Street Storeyard, City of Reading, Berks County. The Greater Berks Development Fund, 19 North Sixth Street, Suite 200, P. O. Box 8621, Reading, PA 19603-6821 and the Reading Redevelopment Authority, 815 Washington Street, Room 3-03, Reading, PA 19601-3190 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with PCBs, lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs, PAHs, solvents and cyanide. The site is located in a Special Industrial Area. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Reading Times/Reading Eagle on May 11, 2002.

   Former Reading Iron Company Pennsylvania Lines LLC Railspur, City of Reading, Berks County. The Greater Berks Development Fund, 19 North Sixth Street, Suite 200, P. O. Box 8621, Reading, PA 19603-6821 and the Reading Redevelopment Authority, 815 Washington Street, Room 3-03, Reading, PA 19601-3190 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with PCBs, lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs and PAHs. The site is located in a Special Industrial Area. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Reading Times/Reading Eagle on May 11, 2002.

   Former Reading Iron Company Metropolitan Edison Company Parcel, City of Reading, Berks County. The Greater Berks Development Fund, 19 North Sixth Street, Suite 200, P. O. Box 8621, Reading, PA 19603-6821 and the Reading Redevelopment Authority, 815 Washington Street, Room 3-03, Reading, PA 19601-3190 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with lead, heavy metals, PHCs, PAHs and solvents. The site is located in a Special Industrial Area. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Reading Times/Reading Eagle on May 11, 2002.

   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Cleanup Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   Former Philipsburg Sunoco (Petrolec), Philipsburg Borough, Centre County. Environmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc. (ER&R), on behalf of Russell Real Estate, R. D. 1, Box 179, Curwensville, PA 16833, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with lead, BTEX and PAHs. The applicant proposes to meet the Special Industrial Area requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Philipsburg Progress on March 14, 2002.

HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES


Application received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and Regulations to Operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.

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

   Permit No. 301316, Keystone Env. Svc. Inc., 1100 S. Pottsville Pike, P. O. Box 127, Shoemakersville, PA 19555-0127, Perry Township, Berks County. Application has been determined to be administrative complete on May 30, 2002.

RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS


Applications Received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.

   Central Office:  Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.

   General Permit Application No. WMGR083, Sunoco Inc. (R & M), 10 Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA 19103. General Permit Numbered WMGR 083 is for the processing and beneficial use of dewatered dredge initially from the Fort Mifflin Confined Disposal Facility, located in the City of Philadelphia and the Pedricktown Confined Disposal Facility, located in Salem County, NJ. Central Office received the application on April 10, 2002, and determined to be administratively complete on May 29, 2002.

   Comments concerning the application should be directed to Ronald C. Hassinger, Chief, General Permits and Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Division at (717) 787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to and approval or denial of the application.

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


Applications received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.

   Northwest Region:  Regional Solid Waste Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   Permit Application No. 100361, McKean County SWA, P. O. Box 448, Mount Jewett, PA 16740-0448, Sergeant Township, McKean County. Municipal waste landfill major permit application for implementation of Radiation Protection Plan. The application was received by the Northwest Regional Office on May 31, 2002.

   Comments concerning the application should be directed to A. Patrick Boyle, Program Manager, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Northwest Regional Office at (814) 332-6848. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.

AIR QUALITY

PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit all the permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.

   The Department has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities.

   Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Office identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate Regional Office to schedule an appointment.

   Persons wishing to receive a copy of the proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit must indicate their interest to the Department Regional Office within 30 days of the date of this notice and must file protests or comments on a Proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed document to that person or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Comments or protests filed with the Department Regional Offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts, which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.

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

   Final plan approvals and operating permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121--143, the Federal Clean Air Act and regulations adopted under the Act.

PLAN APPROVALS


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

   Northeast Region:  Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact:  Mark Wejkszner, Acting New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.

   39-304-007B:  Tyler Pipe (Penn, Ransom Industries LP, 101 North Church Street, Macungie, PA 18062) for installation of an air cleaning device to control particulate emissions from the sand handling operations in Macungie Borough, Lehigh County.

   48-399-051:  Elementis Pigments, Inc. (1525 Wood Avenue, Easton, PA 18042-3186) for construction of a product packing operation and associated air cleaning device in Easton, Northampton County.

   35-399-038:  Flexible Foam Products, Inc. (P. O. Box 124, Spencerville, OH 45887) for construction of a polyurethane foam manufacturing facility in the PEI Industrial Park in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County.

   Northwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Contact:  Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.

   10-338A:  Superior Adsorbents, Inc. (AC Valley Industrial Park, 3751 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, PA 16373) for construction of a resin bonded filter manufacturing facility in Allegheny Township, Butler County.

   42-158F:  Temple Inland Forest Products Corp. (R. R. 1, Hutchins Road, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740) for modification to the particleboard flaking system by installing two new flakers and chip silo and associated control device (baghouse) for the sources at the Particleboard Plant in the Mt. Jewett Complex in Sergeant Township, McKean County. The facility is a Title V Facility.

   61-012C:  OMG Americas--Franklin (Two Mile Run Road, Franklin, PA 16323) for post construction of eight reactors and installation of Venturi scrubber for VOC control in the light color process in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.

   62-017H:  United Refining Co. (15 Bradley Street, Warren, PA 16365) for modification of FCC, DHT1 and DHT2 units and installation of storage tank to meet EPA Low Sulfur Gasoline requirements in the City of Warren, Warren County. The facility is a Title V Facility.


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

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

   46-0221:  Upper Moreland-Hatboro Joint Sewer Authority (2875 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090) for installation of three scrubbers as a control for a municipal sewage treatment plant in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County. This facility is a natural minor facility. Scrubbers control emissions of hydrogen sulfide with 100% overall control efficiency. The plan approval will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.

   15-0018A:  Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (31 Morehall Road, Paoli, PA 19301) for installation three I.C. engines in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. This facility is a minor facility. Total emissions increase is 6.6 tons of nitrogen oxides per year. The plan approval will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.

   Northeast Region:  Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact:  Mark Wejkszner, Acting New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.

   39-309-057:  Lafarge North America (5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052) for replacement/installation of an air cleaning device (fabric collector) for the A-frame clinker storage building at the Whitehall Plant in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The particulate emissions from the new fabric collector will not exceed the best available technology standard of 0.02 grain/DSCFT (10.16 tpy). However, the replacement of the existing 11,500 ACFM fabric collector with the new 15,000 ACFM fabric collector will result in an overall particulate emission increase of 2.32 tpy. The plan approval and operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 39-00011. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

   13-305-002:  Northampton Fuel Supply Co. (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067-9728) for construction of a coal refuse crushing and screening plant in Banks Township, Carbon County. This facility is a non-Title V facility. The construction will process culm and silt by using a feeder hopper, double deck screen, impact crusher and five conveyors, all of which are powered by two diesel generators. Particulate emissions from the operation will be reduced through the use of a water spray dust suppression system on the conveyors and through a water truck with a pressurized spray bar. The use of the diesel generators will result in emissions of 14.80 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 12.17 tpy of carbon monoxide and 1.4 tpy of VOCs. The operation is subject to NSPS Subpart Y of the Federal Standards of Performance for Coal Preparation Plants, 40 CFR 60.250--60.254. The plan approval will include all appropriate monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the source operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

   21-05031B:  Community Refuse Service, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland County Landfill (620 Newville Road, Newburg, PA 17240) for operation of a portable stone crushing plant. This source may be operated at Cumberland County Landfill (Cumberland County), Sandy Run Landfill (Bedford County) and Mosteller Landfill (Somerset County) in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.631. The installation of this source will result in the potential to emit 33.1 tpy of NOx and 6.6 tpy of particulate matter. The plan approval will include monitoring, record keeping, reporting and work practice requirements designed to keep the source operating within all applicable air quality standards. The plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

   36-05079B:  Chester County Solid Waste Authority (P. O. Box 476, Honey Brook, PA 19344) for installation of an enclosed ground flare to combust landfill gas generated at the Lanchester Landfill in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County. This facility is a Title V facility. The installation of this source will result in the potential to emit 33.1 tpy of NOx, 52.0 tpy of SOx and 5.2 tpy of VOCs. The approval will include monitoring, record keeping, reporting and work practice requirements designed to keep the source operating within all applicable air quality standards. The plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

   38-03039:  Martin's Wood Products (650 Houtztown Road, Myerstown, PA 17067) for installation of a wood furniture finishing system in Jackson Township, Lebanon County. VOC emissions from the facility will be limited to 20 tpy.

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

   21-05031B:  Community Refuse Service, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland County Landfill (620 Newville Road, Newburg, PA 17240) for operation of a portable stone crushing plant. This source may be operated at Cumberland County Landfill (Cumberland County), Sandy Run Landfill (Bedford County) and Mosteller Landfill (Somerset County) in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.631. The installation of this source will result in a potential to emit 33.1 tpy of NOx, 6.6 tpy of particulate matter. The approval will include monitoring, record keeping, reporting and work practice requirements designed to keep the source operating within all applicable air quality standards. The plan approval will be incorporated in to the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

   65-00943A:  Duke Energy Yukon, LLC (5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, TX 77056) for installation of a 640 MW peaking electric generating facility (Yukon Energy) in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County.

   Based on the information provided by the applicant and on the Department's analysis of that information, this installation will result in facility emission of no more than 152 tons of SO2, 619 tons of NOx, 572 tons of CO, 26 tons of VOC and 138 tons of particulate matter each year.

   For the Department to assure compliance with all applicable standards, the Department proposes to place the following conditions on the Plan Approval:  

Special Conditions for Plan Approval 65-00943A:  

   1.  This Plan Approval authorizes Duke Energy Yukon, LLC to construct an electrical generation facility at Yukon Generating Station located in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   2.  The sources at this facility will include eight GE Model 7EA combustion turbine generators and one fire-water pump engine. The turbines will operate in simple cycle service, each rated at 80 MW. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   3.  Turbines shall be equipped with dry low NOx combustors for use during the combustion of natural gas and water injection for use during the combustion of fuel oil. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   4.  Supporting equipment at this site will include plant and instrument air compressors, sumps, sump pumps, firewater pumps, a 150 HP diesel fire-water pump engine and four 635,000 gallon, aboveground, fuel oil storage tanks. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   5.  Emission rates from each turbine, during the combustion of natural gas, shall not exceed the values identified. The following emission limits do not apply during startup and shutdown. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

Hourly Emission Rate--Gas
Pollutant ppmvd@15% O2 Pound/Hr (1 Hr Avg.)
NOx 9 (3-hr avg.)   38   
CO 25 111   
SO2     7.0
VOCs     3.4
PM10   11   
H2SO4     1.1

   6.  Emission rates from each turbine, during the combustion of fuel oil, shall not exceed the following values. The following emission limits do not apply during startup and shutdown. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

Hourly Emission Rate--Oil
Pollutant ppmvd @15% O2 Pound/Hr (1 Hr Avg.)
NOx 42 (3-hr avg.) 194   
CO 20   49   
SO2   61   
VOCs     5.5
PM10   26   
H2SO4     9.3

   7.  The owner/operator shall be limited to 250 startups and 250 shutdowns per engine per year. The duration of each startup or each shutdown shall limited to 1 hour. The owner/operator shall keep records to determine compliance with this condition. These records shall be kept onsite for a period of 5 years and be made available to the Department upon request. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   8.  Emissions during startup or shutdown shall be limited to the following:  (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

*  NOx--42.5 lbs (gas)-194 lbs (oil)
*  CO--111 lbs (gas)-60.1 lbs (oil)
*  VOC--3.4 lbs (gas)-5.5 lbs (oil)

   9.  Operations at this facility shall be limited to 2,500 hours per 12 consecutive months per turbine. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   10.  Fuel oil combustion for each turbine shall be limited to 500 hours per 12 consecutive months. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   11.  The annual average sulfur content of the fuel oil shall not exceed 0.05 weight percent. (25 Pa. Code § 127.1)

   12.  For periods during firing distillate oil with a weight percent greater than 0.02%, combined turbine operating hours shall be limited to 11 hours in any rolling 3-hour period and 35 hours in any rolling 24-hour period. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   13.  For periods during firing distillate oil with a weight percent equal to or less than 0.02%, combined turbine operating hours shall be limited to 43 hours in any rolling 24-hour period. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   14.  Duke Energy Yukon shall continue to investigate the commercial availability of low sulfur (0.02 weight percent or less) distillate fuel oil and shall purchase and burn low sulfur distillate fuel oil containing less than 0.02 weight percent when it becomes commercially available. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   15.  Total emissions from the Duke Energy Yukon Facility shall not exceed the following, on a 12 consecutive month rolling average basis:  (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

Facility Annual Emission Limits (TPY)
Source Name NOx CO VOC SO2 H2SO4 Lead PM10
CT #1 77.4 71.5 3.25 19 2.9 0.0037 17
CT #2 77.4 71.5 3.25 19 2.9 0.0037 17
CT #3 77.4 71.5 3.25 19 2.9 0.0037 17
CT #4 77.4 71.5 3.25 19 2.9 0.0037 17
CT #5 77.4 71.5 3.25 19 2.9 0.0037 17
CT #6 77.4 71.5 3.25 19 2.9 0.0037 17
CT #7 77.4 71.5 3.25 19 2.9 0.0037 17
CT #8 77.4 71.5 3.25 19 2.9 0.0037 17
Fire-Water Pump Engine 0.12 0.03 0.01 0.001 0 0 0.01
Fugitive Emissions (Tank Losses) 0.512
Total 619 572 26 152 24 0.03 138

   16.  Owner/operator shall secure 712 tons of NOx ERCs. ERCs shall be properly generated, certified by the Department and processed through the registry in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.206(d)(1). Upon transfer, owner/operator shall provide the Department with documentation clearly specifying the details of the ERC transaction.

   17.  The combustion turbines are subject to the applicable requirements of the 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG--Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines.

   18.  The four 635,000-gallon fuel oil storage tanks are subject to the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Kb--Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels.

   19.  In accordance with 40 CFR 60.4, copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications shall be forwarded to both the EPA and the Department at the following addresses, unless otherwise noted:  Director, Air, Toxics and Radiation, Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103; Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Air Quality Manager, Office of Air Quality, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   20.  Owner/operator shall comply with the applicable reporting requirements of 40 CFR 48c, 60.7, 60.49a, 60.116b(d) and 60.334(c).

   21.  In accordance with 40 CFR 60.334(a), the owner/operator shall install and operate a continuous monitoring system to monitor and record the fuel consumption at all times and the ratio of water to fuel being fired in the turbines. This system shall be accurate to within + 5% and must be approved by the Department.

   22.  Owner/operator shall monitor the sulfur content and nitrogen content of the fuel being fired in each turbine in accordance with 40 CFR 60.344(a). Upon approval from the EPA, an alternate custom fuel-monitoring program may be utilized. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   23.  Owner/operator shall install, certify, maintain and operate continuous emission monitoring systems in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual, 40 CFR Part 75, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 145 and applicable requirements of 40 CFR 60, Subpart GG. At a minimum the systems shall measure and record the following for each turbine:  

Both the mass emission rate and concentration of NOx    emissions (as NO2)
Percent Oxygen or Carbon Dioxide
Fuel Flow Monitor
Heat Input rate
Stack Flow rate

   24.  In accordance with 40 CFR 60.335(c)(2), the monitoring device required by 40 CFR 60.334 shall be used to determine the fuel consumption and the water-to-fuel ratio necessary to comply with turbine NOx emission limitations at 30, 50, 75 and 100% of peak load or at four points in the normal operating range of the gas turbine, including the minimum point in the range and peak load. All loads shall be corrected to ISO conditions using the appropriate equations as supplied by the turbine manufacturer.

   25.  Owner/operator shall record the hours of operation of each of the turbines and the amount and type of fuel consumed, on a daily basis. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   26.  In accordance with 40 CFR 60.334(c), owner/operator shall record daily and shall report semiannually, in accordance with 40 CFR 60.7(c), any 1-hour period during which the average water-to-fuel ratio, as measured by the continuous water and fuel measuring system, falls below the ratio that was determined during the stack test to demonstrate compliance with NOx emission limitations. Owner/operator shall also report any period during which the actual fuel-bound nitrogen content exceeds the fuel-bound nitrogen content determined during the stack test to demonstrate compliance with the NOx emission limitations.

   A substitute recordkeeping and reporting program may be utilized as an alternative to the monitoring requirements of 40 CFR 60.334(a) and 60.335(c)(2) upon approval from the EPA.

   Owner/operator shall also report any period of fuel-oil combustion during which the actual fuel-bound sulfur content of the fuel oil exceeds 0.05 weight percent based on sampling results.

   27.  Compliance with the turbine emission limitations for NOx CO, SO2, VOC and PM10, while using both fuel oil and natural gas, shall be demonstrated through performance stack testing on each turbine. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   A.  All stack testing shall be performed in accordance with 40 CFR 60.8 and 60.335, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 and the most recent version of the Department's Source Testing Manual.

   B.  Two copies of the stack test protocol shall be submitted to the Department at least 60 days in advance of the stack test date. Stack testing shall not take place until owner/operator has received written approval of the stack test protocol.

   C.  Company shall notify the Department of the date and the time of the stack test at least 2 weeks prior to the tests so that an observer may be present.

   D.  Two copies of the stack test results shall be submitted to the Department within 60 days of completion of the test.

   E.  Stack testing shall be performed within 60 days of achieving maximum firing rate but no later than 180 days after the initial startup.

   F.  Owner/operator shall record all pertinent operating data during the stack test and include this data with the stack test results.

   G.  CEM data may be used to determine compliance with emission limitations in lieu of stack testing.

   28.  The combustion turbines are subject to the Title IV Acid Rain Program of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title IV, including the following:  

40 CFR Part 72--Permits Regulations
40 CFR Part 73--Sulfur Dioxide Allowance System
40 CFR Part 75--Continuous Emissions Monitoring
40 CFR Part 77--Excess Emissions

   29.  The combustion turbines are subject to the applicable requirements of the NOx Budget Program established in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 145.

   30.  In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1 and 123.2, there shall be no fugitive emissions from this facility except those that arise from the use of roads. All reasonable actions shall be taken to minimize fugitive emissions that arise from use of roads. Reasonable actions shall include, but shall not be limited to paving, sweeping and application of water or other dust suppressants. In no case shall fugitive emissions arising from the use of roads be permitted to cross the property line.

   31.  In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31, owner/operator shall not permit the emission of any malodorous air contaminants from any source in a manner that the malodors, as determined by the Department, are detectable outside the owner/operator's property.

   32.  The opacity of the exhaust from all sources at this facility shall not exceed 10% at any time. Opacity shall be measured using EPA Reference Method 9, found at 40 CFR 60, Appendix A. (25 Pa. Code § 127.1)

   33.  The equipment at this gas turbine generating station shall be equipped with silencers and/or mufflers. The turbines, generators and gas compressors at this gas turbine generating station shall be enclosed in structures designed to minimize sound levels. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)

   34.  Per 25 Pa. Code § 127.13, if the construction is not commenced within 18 months of issuance of this Plan Approval, or if there is more than an 18-month lapse in construction, a new Plan Approval application shall be submitted and the ERCs previously specified shall expire for use as offsets.

   35.  Owner/operator shall submit a Title V Operating Permit Application within 120 days of startup of the sources and/or pollution control devices. (25 Pa. Code § 127.505(a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

   Northwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Contact:  Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.

   43-310F:  Duferco Farrell Corp. (15 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121) for reactivation of the No. 3 Reheat Furnace in Farrell, Mercer County. The permit will be subject to the following conditions:  

   1.  This source is subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.31 and 123.41 for fugitive, odor and visible emissions, respectively.

   2.  The concentration of particulate matter in the effluent gas shall not exceed 0.04 grain/dscf.

   3.  The concentration of sulfur oxides, expressed as SO2, in the effluent gas shall not exceed 500 ppm, by volume, dry basis.

   4.  The source shall burn only natural gas.

   5.  Under the best available technology provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the source shall not exceed a NOx emission factor of 0.1 lb/mmBtu.

   6.  A stack test shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 to show compliance with the NOx emission factor of 0.1 lb/mmBtu. The stack test shall also demonstrate a CO emission factor in lb/mmBtu. The stack test shall be performed while the aforementioned source is operating at the maximum rated capacity as stated on the application.

   7.  The source shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices.

   The previous conditions will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b and will demonstrate the best available technology for the source.

OPERATING PERMITS


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

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

   67-05009:  STI Capital Co. (P. O. Box 85376, San Diego, CA 92186-5376) for operation of its York Cogeneration Plant in Springettsbury Township, York County. This permit action is a renewal of the facility's operating permit that was issued in 1997.

   Northwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Contact:  Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.

   62-00141:  National Fuel Gas Supply Corp.--Roystone Compressor Station (Star Route Box 574, Sheffield, PA 16347) for operation of a Natural Gas Compressor Station in Sheffield Township, Warren County.

   61-00198:  Handsome Lake Energy LLC (173 Cornplanter Lane, Kennerdell, PA 16374) for operation of ten combustion turbine engines and a fuel heater in Rockland Township, Venango County. The source is major due to its being subject to the Acid Rain Program.

   25-00501:  McInnes Steel Co. (441 East Main Street, Corry, PA 16407) for their facility in Corry City, Erie County. The facility's air emission sources are miscellaneous combustion units both greater than and less than 2.5 mmBtu/hr, test sample cutting, billet grinding, oil quenching, grit blasting, 14 heat treat furnaces, 3 car bottom forge furnaces, 10 miscellaneous forge furnaces, miscellaneous storage tanks and 3 degreasers.

   61-00147:  Department of Public Welfare--Polk Center (Route 62, P. O. Box 94, Polk, PA 16342) for their facility in Polk Borough, Venango County. The facility's air emission sources are three 600 hp boilers, 12 miscellaneous combustion units and 11 miscellaneous/stand-by generators.


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

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

   09-00047:  Warminster Fiberglass Co. (725 County Line Road, Southampton, PA 18966) for operation of a fiberglass products manufacturing facility in Upper Southampton Township, Bucks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The facility has the potential to emit 9.6 TPY of styrene. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   15-00090:  National Service Industries (303 Eagleview Boulevard, Exton, PA 19341) for operation of an envelope manufacturing and printing facility in Uwchlan Township, Chester County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The facility has the potential to emit 15.67 TPY of VOCs and 7.49 TPY of total HAPs. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   09-00089:  American Cremation Services, Inc. (1859 Stout Drive, Warwick, PA 18974) for the human crematory in Warwick Township, Bucks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

   22-05033:  Hempt Bros., Inc. (205 Creek Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011) for operation of its Steelton Asphalt Plant in Steelton Borough, Dauphin County. The site has the following potential annual emissions:  223 tpy of CO, 16 tpy of NOx, 11 tpy of VOC, 10 tpy of PM-10 and 3 tpy of SOx. The Synthetic Minor operating permit shall contain additional testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   36-05094:  Keystone Wood Specialties, Inc. (P. O. Box 10127, Lancaster, PA 17605) for wood kitchen cabinet finishing operations in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The annual emissions of the VOC and PM from the operation are less than 10 tons and 1 ton respectively. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   67-03079:  Hercon Laboratories Corp. (101 Sinking Spring Lane, Emigsville, PA 17318-0467) for operation of a solvent coater controlled by a natural gas fired, 2.1 mmBtu/hr incinerator in Manchester Township, York County. The annual emissions of VOC, NOx and PM from the operation are less than 1 ton each. The Natural Minor Operating Permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

   17-00047:  Howes Leather Corp. (50 Cooper Road, Curwensville, PA 16833) for their leather tanning and finishing facility in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County. The facility's main sources include two natural gas/#2 fuel oil fired boilers, #2 fuel oil fired boiler, leather dipping, drying and buffing operations. The facility has taken restrictions to limit potential sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions below Title V thresholds. The Facility has the potential to emit VOCs, particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   59-00012:  Dietrich's Milk Products, LLC (P. O. Box 102, Middlebury Center, PA 16935) for their food product manufacturing facility in Middlebury Township, Tioga County. The facility's main sources include a natural gas/#2 fuel oil fired boiler, a natural gas fired boiler, powdered milk drying system and lactose drying system. The facility has the potential to emit VOCs, PM10, NOx, SOx and CO below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   Southwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact:  Mark Wayner, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.

   04-00067:  International Mill Service (1155 Business Center Drive, Suite 200, Horsham, PA 19044) for operation of a steel slag processing plant in Midland Borough, Beaver County.

   11-00416:  Pheasant and Shearer (240 Atlantic Street Johnstown, PA 15904) for operation of a Hammermill Flex Tooth Crusher in East Taylor Township, Cambria County.

   Northwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Contact:  Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.

   10-00270:  Lectromat, Inc. (Route 309, P. O. Box 608, Mars, PA 16046) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for manufacture of resin-coated electrical insulation materials in Adams Township, Butler County.

MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

   Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes:  the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).

   The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated before each application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.

   Written comments, objections or requests for informal conferences on applications, may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment and informal conferences).

   Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52 and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity and pH. In addition to the previous, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies which have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously-mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on those requirements.

   Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

Coal Applications Received

   Hawk Run District Mining Office:  Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.

   17860136 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0115631. E. M. Brown, Inc., P. O. Box 767, Clearfield, PA 16830. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Cooper Township, Clearfield County, affecting 88.2 acres. Receiving streams:  Browns Run and unnamed tributary of Moshannon Creek and Grassflat Run, all tributaries to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received April 19, 2002.

   17960106 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0220302. Bell Resources, Inc., R. D. 2, Box 281, Curwensville, PA 16833. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Penn and Pike Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 124.8 acres. Receiving streams:  Porter Run to West Branch Susquehanna River; unnamed tributaries of Passmore Run to Passmore Run, Passmore Run to West Branch Susquehanna River; unnamed tributaries of Kratzer Run to Kratzer Run, Kratzer Run to Anderson Creek, Anderson Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received April 24, 2002.

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

   65920104. Albert F. Stiffler (141 Locust Road, Box 42-C, Normalville, PA 15469). Revision application received to change the postmining land use from forestland to pastureland at a bituminous surface mine located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 100 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributaries to Welty Run, classified for the following uses:  HQ-CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Westmoreland County Municipal Authority. Application received May 30, 2002.

   03950114 and NPDES Permit No. 0201928. Thomas J. Smith, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774). Renewal application for continued reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine located in South Bend Township, Armstrong County, affecting 221.6 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributary to Sugar Run, classified for the following use:  WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received May 31, 2002.

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

   32020104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249033. Thomas J. Smith, Inc., R. D. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine and for discharge of treated mine drainage in South Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 78.5 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributary to Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following uses:  HQ-CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received May 22, 2002.

   32860115 and NPDES Permit No. PA0597864. Paul F. Becker Coal Company, 1593 Old Route 22, Duncansville, PA 16635, permit renewal for reclamation for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine and for discharge of treated mine drainage in Banks Township, Indiana County, affecting 78.1 acres. Receiving streams:  two unnamed tributaries to South Branch Bear Run and an unnamed tributary to Straight Run classified for the following uses:  HQ-CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received May 24, 2002.

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

   32840701. NPDES Permit # N/A, Tanoma Coal Co., Inc. (600 Rayne Run Rd., Mario Center, PA 15759), to revise the permit for the Tanoma No. 2 Refuse Area in Rayne Township, Indiana County to transfer 5.5 surface acres from the Tanoma Mine and add a passive treatment system, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed 5.5, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed 5.5, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses:  N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received April 15, 2002.

   03871303. NPDES Permit #PA0213667, TJS Mining, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774), to renew the permit for the Darmac #2 deep mine in Plumcreek and Armstrong Townships, Armstrong and Indiana Counties, renewal, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses:  N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received April 19, 2002.

   03961302. NPDES Permit #PA0214990, TJS Mining, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774), to renew the permit for the TJS No. 4 deep mine in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County to, renewal, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses:  N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received April 19, 2002.

   03831305. NPDES Permit #PA0002283, Keystone Coal Mining Corp. (P. O. Box 219, Shelocta, PA 15774), to renew the permit for the Jane Mine in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County to, renewal, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses:  N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received May 3, 2002.

   63841304. NPDES Permit #PA0111643, Laurel Run Mining Co. (P. O. Box 355, Eighty Four, PA 15330), to renew the permit for the Vesta Mine in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County to, renewal, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses:  N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received May 24, 2002.

Noncoal Applications Received

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

   10010309 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0241938. Annandale Sandstone (219 Goff Station Road, Boyers, PA 16020). Revision to an existing noncoal surface mining permit operation in Venango Township, Butler County affecting 16.0 acres. Receiving streams:  UNT to Seaton Creek, classified for the following uses:  Statewide water uses:  CWF. No public water supplies are within 10 miles downstream of this proposed operation. Revision to remove incidental coal at the previously referenced site. Application received May 29, 2002.

ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION

   Under Act 181 of 1984, the Department solicits letters of interest from the landowners and/or licensed mine operators for the reclamation of the following abandoned strip mine project:  

   Project No. BF 472, Jefferson Township, Greene County, 23.8 acres.

   Letters of interest must be received by Roderick A. Fletcher, P. E., Director, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8476, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8476, no later than 4 p.m. on July 15, 2002, to be considered. Telephone inquiries shall be directed to Dan Henry, Division of Mine Hazards at (717) 783-7747.

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