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PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on applications received under the Safe Drinking Water Act for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 0102501, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pine Run Mobile Home Park Municipality Hamilton Township County Adams Type of Facility Addition of a second source of supply, Well No. 2. The Construction Permit approves a withdrawal rate of 75 gpm for the new well. Treatment will be provided at existing disinfection facilities. Consulting Engineer Max E. Stoner, P. E.
Glace Associates, Inc.
3705 Trindle Rd.
Camp Hill, PA 17011Permit to Construct Issued: November 18, 2002 Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. Minor Amendment--Operation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant F. Michael Smeal, Manager
Pike Township Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 27
Curwensville, PA 16833Township Pike Township County Clearfield Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Stiffler, McGraw and Associates, Inc.
19 N. Juniata St.
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Permit to Operate Issued November 21, 2002 Permit No. Minor Amendment--Construction. Public Water Supply.
Applicant Richard T. Subasic
Pennsylvania Suburban Water Company
Roaring Creek Division
204 East Sunbury Street
Shamokin, PA 17872Township Monroe Township County Snyder County Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer CET Engineering Services
321 Washington Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Permit to Construct Issued November 21, 2002 Permit No. Minor Amendment--Construction. Public Water Supply.
Applicant Donald Morrison, Chairperson
Irvona Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 247
Berwind Street
Irvona, PA 16656Township Beccarria Township County Clearfield Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc.
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Permit to Construct Issued November 21, 2002
SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT PLAN APPROVAL
Plan Approvals Granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20a).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Plan Location:
Borough or
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AddressCounty Lurgan Township 8650 McClays Mill Road
Newburg, PA 17240Franklin County Plan Description: The approved plan provides for a small flow treatment facility to serve two residential dwellings with sewage flows of 800 gallons per day. The Department's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. Required NPDES permits or WQM permits must be obtained in the name of the applicant.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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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 where 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 analytical results which demonstrate that 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:
Northeast Regional Field Office, Joseph A. Brogna, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
Bethlehem Steel Corporation--Bethlehem Works Site, Phase II Area, City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. Charles D. Campbell, Project Manager, SAIC, 6310 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17112 submitted a Final Report (on behalf of Relay Service, Edwin P. Wilson, Director, Environmental Assessment and Remediation, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, 1170 Eighth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA) concerning the remediation of soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with metals and other inorganics. The report was submitted to document attainment of the site-specific standard.
PPL--Weissport Substation, Franklin Township, Carbon County. PPL Electric Utilities, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils found or suspected to be contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls. The report was submitted to demonstrate attainment of the Statewide Health Standard.
PPL--Jenkins Substation, Plains Township, Luzerne County. PPL Electric Utilities, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA, submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils found or suspected to be contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls. The report was submitted to demonstrate attainment of the Statewide Health Standard.
Dyno Nobel Inc. (former IRECO Inc. site), Pittston Township, Luzerne County. Glenn Randall, Senior Project Manager, URS Corporation, 1400 Union Meeting Road, Suite 202, Blue Bell, PA 19422 has submitted a Cleanup Plan (on behalf of Relay ServiceDyno Nobel, 50 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84144) concerning the remediation of site soils and groundwater found or suspected to have been contaminated with lead and soils found or suspected to have been contaminated with sulfate, ethylene glycol dinitrate and other metals. The report was submitted in partial fulfillment of a combination of both the Statewide Health and Site-Specific Standards.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, Administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) 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 Act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of 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. 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 refuse 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. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by provisions of the Act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. 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 contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department Regional Office under which the notice of the plan or 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 plans and reports:
Northeast Region: Joseph A. Brogna, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
PPL--Weissport Substation, Franklin Township, Carbon County. PPL Electric Utilities, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils found or suspected to be contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved on November 12, 2002.
PPL--Jenkins Substation, Plains Township, Luzerne County. PPL Electric Utilities, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA, submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils found or suspected to be contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved on November 12, 2002.
Haas Packaging & Design, Inc., Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Mark Ellis, Senior Geologist, MEA, Inc., 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013 submitted a Final Report (on behalf of Relay Service, Daniel Haas, Haas Packaging & Design, Inc., 300 Industrial Park Drive, Nazareth, PA) concerning the remediation of site groundwater found to have been contaminated with a suspected petroleum-distillate compound. The report did not demonstrate attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was disapproved on November 18, 2002.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Glen Gery Corp., Summerville Borough, Jefferson County, has submitted a Remedial Action/Act 2 Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with petroleum. The report was disapproved. Final report did not demonstrate attainment of the standards and was disapproved by the Department on November 6, 2002.
Pure Sil, Inc., City of Bradford, McKean County. Northeastern Environmental Management, 917 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA 16701 (on behalf of Raymond W. McMahon, Rep. of Owner, City of Bradford, Office of Economic and Community Development, 20 Russell Boulevard, Bradford, PA 16701) has submitted a Baseline Remedial Investigation Work Plan concerning the remediation of site Special Industrial Area contaminated with CLSOL. The Plan was approved by the Department on November 13, 2002.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Permits Issued 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.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Permit No. 101615. Commonwealth Environmental Systems Landfill, Commonwealth Environmental Systems, L. P., P. O. Box 249, Dunmore, PA 18512-0249. A Major Permit Modification approving the Radiation Protection Action Plan at this municipal waste landfill located in Foster Township, Schuylkill County. The permit was issued by the Regional Office on November 14, 2002.
Permit No. 101615. Commonwealth Environmental Systems Landfill, Commonwealth Environmental Systems, L. P., P. O. Box 249, Dunmore, PA 18512-0249. A Major Permit Modification approving revisions to the Form R, Waste Analysis and Classification Plan, at this municipal waste landfill located in Foster Township, Schuylkill County. The permit was issued by the Regional Office on November 15, 2002.
Permits approved 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 No. 101602. Seneca Landfill Transfer Station, P. O. Box 1080, Mars, PA 16046-1080, Jackson Township, Butler County. This is an approval of major modification for a Radiation Protection Plan for a municipal waste facility. The revision was approved by the Northwest Regional Office on November 21, 2002.
Permit No. 101592. Tri-County Industries, Inc., 159 TCI Park Drive, Grove City, PA 16127, Pine Township, Mercer County. This is an approval of major modification for a Radiation Protection Plan for a municipal waste transfer facility. This revision was approved by the Northwest Regional Office on November 21, 2002.
AIR QUALITY
General Plan Approval and Operating Permit Usage Authorized under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Contact: Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (610) 832-6242.
09-320-056GP: Transcontinental Printing USA, Inc. (55 Hawk Road, Warminster, PA 18974) on November 19, 2002, for a nonheatset web offset press in Warminster Township, Bucks County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.
GP1-21-05006A: Shippensburg University (1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299) on November 19, 2002, was authorized to operate a small gas and No. 2 oil fired combustion unit under GP1 in Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County.
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B relating to construction, modification and reactivation of air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
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.
09-0157: Arawak Paving Co., Inc. (Steel Road North, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) on November 18, 2002, for operation of a bituminous concrete drum-mix plant in Bristol Township, Bucks County.
09-0106A: Univar USA, Inc. (200 Dean Sievers Place, Morrisville, PA 19067) on November 18, 2002, for operation of storage tanks in Falls Township, Bucks County.
09-0124D: Fairless Energy, LLC (USX Industrial Park, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) on November 20, 2002, for operation of a combined cycle electric power plant in Falls Township, Bucks County.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact: Mark Wejkszner, Acting New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
48-318-133: Milliken Valve Co., Inc. (1995 Highland Avenue, Suite 500, Bethlehem, PA 18020) on November 15, 2002, for construction of a paint spray booth and associated air cleaning device at the facility in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-05079A: United Corrstack, Inc. (720 Laurel Street, Reading, PA 19602) on November 15, 2002, for modification of a boiler controlled by a low NOx burner in the City of Reading, Berks County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc--Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units.
06-05121A: Williams Metalfinishing, Inc. (P. O. Box 2029, Sinking Spring, PA 19602) on November 19, 2002, for construction of a vapor degreaser controlled by a refrigerated chiller in the Borough of Sinking Spring, Berks County. The source is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart T--National Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning.
36-05124: Guyon Industries, Inc. (1344 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545-8518) on November 15, 2002, for construction of a roll coater at their lumber prefinishing facility in Penn Township, Lancaster County.
67-03041C: County Line Quarry, Inc. (740 South Front Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368) on November 19, 2002, for construction of a screen and conveyor at its Wrightsville Quarry in Wrightsville Borough, York County. This facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO--Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
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.
46-0036D: Visteon SYS LLC (2750 Morris Road, Lansdale, PA 19446) on November 19, 2002, for operation of a Wave Solder No. 12 in Worcester Township, Montgomery County.
46-0198D: Blommer Chocolate Co. (1101 Blommer Drive, East Greenville, PA 18041) on November 19, 2002, for operation of a cocoa bean cleaning system in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
09-0015D: Rohm and Haas Co. (2900 River Road, Croydon, PA 19021) on November 19, 2002, for operation of a catalytic oxidizer in Bristol Township, Bucks County.
09-0040A: Consolidated Graphics (315A West Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974) on November 19, 2002, for operation of a lithographic printing press in Warminster Township, Bucks County.
46-0047: Mueller Streamline Co. (287 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454) on November 19, 2002, for operation of two vapor degreasers in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County.
15-0027D: Johnson Matthey (434 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, PA 19087) on November 19, 2002, for operation of coating line No. 7 and SCR in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.
46-0023: Transcontinental Printing USA, Inc. (2250 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090) on November 19, 2002, for operation of four UV webfed presses in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Contact: David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
41-00013A: Coastal Aluminum Rolling Mills, Inc. (2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701) for installation of an air cleaning device (a regenerative thermal oxidizer) on seven coil coating lines in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. The coil coating lines are subject to Subpart TT of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
8-317-003C: Taylor Packing Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 188, Wyalusing, PA 18853) on November 14, 2002, for operation of a rendering cooker and associated air cleaning devices (venturi scrubber/boiler operating in series or venturi scrubber and two packed bed scrubbers operating in series) on a temporary basis until March 14, 2003, in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. The plan approval was extended.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
32-00297C: Creps United Publications (1163 Water Street, P. O. Box 746, Indiana, PA 15701) on November 19, 2002, to conduct stack testing on their thermal oxidizer in White Township, Indiana County. This plan approval was extended.
Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104; Contact: Edward Braun, Chief, (215) 685-9476.
V01-005: Paid Steam Boiler Plant--Philadelphia Naval Business Center (2000 Constitution Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19112) September 6, 2002, for operation of a facility that acquires, holds, constructs, improves, maintains, operates, owns, finances and leases, either in the capacity of lessor or lessee, industrial, commercial or specialized development projects in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The Title V facility's air emission sources include a 100 hP diesel powered water pump and three 217/207 mmBtu/hr boilers that can burn natural gas/no. 6, no. 2 or waste oil controlled by low NOx burners with associated flue gas recirculation.
V00-006: Cardone Industries--Plants 11-14 and 20 (5660 Rising Sun Avenue, 321 Chew Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120) for operation of an automotive parts remanufacturing facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The Title V facility's air emission sources include 10 spray booths, 12 steel shot blasting units, 21 combustion units, each less than or equal to 5.3 mmBtu/hr, 12 cold cleaning degreasers, a distillation unit and 2 settling tanks for used solvent, a holding tank for recovered solvent and a vapor condenser.
V00-005: Cardone Industries--American Street Facility, Plants 1, 4, 8 and 6-8 (4443 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140) for operation of an automotive parts remanufacturing facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The Title V facility's air emission sources include 2 combustion units, each less than or equal to 1.5 mmBtu/hr, 12 cold cleaning degreasers and a touch-up spray booth.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued 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.
23-00095: Norquay Tech, Inc. (800 West Front Street, Chester, PA 19013) on November 8, 2002, for operation of a synthetic minor operating permit in the City of Chester, Delaware County.
09-00114: Active Brass Foundry, Inc. (330 Progress Drive, Telford, PA 18969) on November 18, 2002, for operation of a Natural Minor Operating Permit in Hilltown Township, Bucks County.
15-00082: Downingtown School District Sr. High School (455 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335) on November 18, 2002, for operation of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in Downingtown Borough, Chester County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.
21-03057: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (P. O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17104) on November 13, 2002, for operation of a crushing plant and concrete plant at the Silver Spring Quarry in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: Mark Wayner, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
65-00080: Duraloy Technologies (120 Bridge Street, Scottdale, PA 15683) for operation to manufacture specialty steel cast tubular and molded products at their Scottdale facility in Westmoreland County.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Contact: Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (610) 832-6242.
46-0172: Gemplus Corp. (101 Park Drive, Montgomeryville, PA 18936) revised November 18, 2002, for three printing presses in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
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); and The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and 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 and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the application 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).
Coal Permits Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
54851336R3 and NPDES Permit PA0223328. Summit Anthracite, Inc. (R. R. 1, Box 12A, Klingerstown, PA 17941), renewal of an underground mine operation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County affecting 199.643 acres, receiving stream: Good Spring Creek. Application received September 12, 2002. Renewal issued November 18, 2002.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.
17020901 and NPDES Permit No. PA0243256. Johnson Brothers Coal Company, R. D. 1, Box 580, Mahaffey, PA 15757. Commencement, operation and restoration of an Incidental Coal Extraction permit located in Penn Township, Clearfield County affecting 15.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Kratzer Run. Application received May 24, 2002. Permit issued November 7, 2002.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
65010102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202967. V. P. Smith Co., Inc. (HC 64, Box 21, Intersection Highway 30 and 217, Latrobe, PA 15650). Permit revised to add 10 acres of mining area and a contractor at an existing bituminous surface mining site located in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, now affecting 133.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Hypocrite Creek. Application received July 25, 2002. Permit revision issued November 18, 2002.
03020102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250058. D. J. & W. Mining, Inc. (Box 425, Indiana, PA 15701). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mining site located in Cadogan and North Buffalo Townships, Armstrong County, affecting 48.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Allegheny River. Application received October 4, 2002. Permit issued November 20, 2002.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
56860106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0597716. Three S Coal Company, Box 337, Stoystown, PA 15563, permit renewal for continued restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine for discharge of treated mine drainage in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 57.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to and Coal Run and Dark Shade Creek classified for CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Water Authority Border Dam water intake. Application received September 20, 2002. Permit issued November 16, 2002.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
5522-10990104-E-1. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet and construct and maintain a temporary haul road crossing over unnamed tributary No. 2 to Muddy Creek in Clay and Center Townships, Butler County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Muddy Creek. Application received September 9, 2002. Permit issued October 25, 2002.
24990101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0241491. Energy Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Horton Township, Elk County affecting 588.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Mead Run and Mead Run; unnamed tributary to Little Toby Creek. Application received July 29, 2002. Permit issued October 29, 2002.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
8274SM1C5 and NPDES Permit PA0595705. D. M. Stoltzfus & Son, Inc. (P. O. Box 84, Talmage, PA 17580), renewal for existing discharge of treated mine drainage in Manheim and Upper Leacock Townships, Lancaster County, receiving stream: Conestoga River. Application received September 25, 2002. Renewal issued November 18, 2002.
58020834. Timothy A. Empet (R. R. 1 Box 315, Kingsley, PA 18826), quarry operation in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received June 24, 2002. Permit issued November 20, 2002.
4873SM1A1C7 and NPDES Permit PA0020451. LWB Refractories Company (320 North Baker Road, York, PA 17404), renewal of existing discharge of treated mine water drainage in West Manchester Township, York County, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek and Honey Run. Application received September 26, 2002. Renewal issued November 21, 2002.
01930301C and NPDES Permit PA0595591. Valley Quarries, Inc. (P. O. Box J, Chambersburg, PA 17201), renewal of existing discharge of treated mine water drainage in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, receiving streams: Middle Creek and Spring Run. Application received October 4, 2002. Renewal issued November 21, 2002.
45900303C. Middle Smithfield Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 674, Bushkill, PA 18324), renewal of existing discharge of treated mine water discharge in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, receiving stream: Suise Creek. Application received October 7, 2002. Renewal issued November 21, 2002.
58022805. Rick Whitney (R. R. 1 Box 76, Montrose, PA 18801), quarry operation in Franklin Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received July 18, 2002. Permit issued November 22, 2002.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
11020801. Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P. O. Box 629, 163 Cricket Lane, Carrolltown, PA 15722, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (shale) mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 13.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Laurel Run to Conemaugh River classified for HQ-CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received May 7, 2002. Permit issued November 12, 2002.
Final Bond Release
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
42000804. George Harrier (R. R. 2, Box 67, Eldred, PA 16731). Final bond release for a small noncoal mining operation in Otto Township, McKean County. Restoration of 1.0 acre completed. Receiving streams: Knapps Creek. Application received August 5, 2002. Final bond release approved October 18, 2002.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (43 P. S. §§ 151--161); and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124 (relating to blasting activity permits). Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
51024001. Controlled Demolition, Inc. (2737 Merryman's Mill Road, Phoenix, MD 21131), demolition of high rise buildings in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County with an expiration date of November 24, 2002. Permit issued November 18, 2002.
67024045. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting in West Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2003. Permit issued November 18, 2002.
64024012. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting in Manchester Township, Wayne County with an expiration date of October 24, 2003. Permit issued November 18, 2002.
48024031. Schlouch Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting in Palmer Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of December 6, 2003. Permit issued November 18, 2002.
38024032. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting in West Corwall Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 31, 2003. Permit issued November 18, 2002.
360240135. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 31, 2003. Permit issued November 18, 2002.
360240134. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 31, 2003. Permit issued November 18, 2002.
360240133. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting in West Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 31, 2003. Permit issued November 18, 2002.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department certifies that the construction and operation herein described will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1-- 691.702) 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: Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description).
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certifications
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E52-180. The Forest Lake Club, R. R. 1, Box 333, Hawley, PA 18428-9718. Lackawaxen Township, Pike County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 25-foot by 40-foot boathouse, extending approximately 19 feet lakeward from the shoreline, in Corilla Lake. The boathouse will be supported by a 40-foot by 6-foot concrete pad along the shore and pressure-treated piers. The project is located along the western shore of Corilla Lake (Narrowsburg, NY-PA Quadrangle N: 5.2 inches; W: 11.9 inches).
E48-327. Thomas G. Macarro, 3633 Drifting Drive, Hellertown, PA 18055. Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To place fill in approximately 0.07 acre of wetlands for the purpose of constructing a road crossing consisting of approximately 205 L.F. of 48-inch diameter R.C.P. and roadway embankment to serve as an access for a proposed residential development known as Clover View Estates. The permittee is required to provide 0.09 acre of replacement wetlands. The project is located on the eastern side of Township Road T390 (Drifting Drive), just south of its intersection with Wassergass Road (Hellertown, PA Quadrangle N: 15.0 inches; W: 2.0 inches).
E45-396. West End Fair Association, P. O. Box 115, Gilbert, PA 18331. Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To modify and maintain an existing low flow road crossing in Weir Creek and to place fill in a de minimis area of wetlands equal to 0.03 acre for the purpose of constructing a 16-foot extension to four 24-inch R.C.P. culverts. The road crossing will have a total length of 32 feet along Weir Creek and will provide two-way vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the fairgrounds. The project is located at the west end fairgrounds, southeast of the intersection of SR 3005 and SR 3010 (Fairgrounds Road) (Brodheadsville, PA Quadrangle N: 6.3 inches; W: 7.6 inches).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E22-442. Dauphin County Commissioners, P. O. Box 1295, Harrisburg, PA 17108 in Washington Township, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove an existing covered timber bridge from its foundation and to reconstruct and maintain the timber bridge in place using new timber members and to place R-6 rock riprap in a scour hole at the north corner of the west abutment in the Wiconisco Creek (WWF) and to construct a paved access drive and parking lot in the floodway of the Wiconisco Creek (WWF) all for the purpose of rehabilitating the Dauphin County Bridge No. 43A located on Henninger Road (T-J624) (Elizabethville, PA Quadrangle N: 14.0 inches; W: 4.7 inches) in Washington Township, Dauphin County.
E36-738. Columbia Downtown Development Corporation, P. O. Box 207, Columbia, PA 17512 in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project approximately 750 feet within Shawnee Run (WWF) for the purpose of stream bank stabilization, improved sediment transport, establishment of riparian buffers and improved aquatic habitat while implementing a natural stream design approach consisting of channel relocation, stream and floodway excavation and filling, installation of rock vanes, cross vanes, J-hooks and willow fascines to be located at a point or points within the 400 block of Mill Street (Columbia East, PA Quadrangle N: 5.75 inches; W: 16.25 inches) in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E08-396. Department of Transportation, District 3-0, 715 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, PA 17754. Bridge Construction in Athens Borough and Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District (Sayre, PA Quadrangle N: 15.1 inches; W: 2.1 inches).
To remove the existing twin span riveted thru-truss bridge which has an open steel grid deck, normal clear span lengths of 290 feet and 253 feet for the west and east span, respectively, a minimum underclearance of 21.0 feet and a hydraulic opening of 15,071 square feet and to construct and maintain a five span prestressed concrete I-beam bridge with normal clear spans of 118.25 feet for the two end spans and 118.75 feet for the three interior spans with a hydraulic opening of 16,184 square feet and a minimum underclearance of 20.6 feet. The piers and abutments will be built normal to the roadway and to construct a separate causeways constructed of clean rock material and 4-foot and 6-foot diameter pipes for existing bridge removal and new bridge construction. The bridge will span the Susquehanna River between Athens and East Athens on SR 1056, Section 001.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-361, Knockout Development Associates, 215 Executive Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Commercial Development, in Cranberry Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 10.9 inches; W: 11.4 inches).
To fill a total of 0.121 acre of two wetland areas and impact a total of approximately 2,400 feet of a tributary to Brush Creek for the construction of a commercial development along the south side of SR 228 approximately 0.9 mile east of I-79. Project includes contribution to the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Fund for replacement of 0.121 acre of wetland.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
D38-002EA. Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797. South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To breach and remove the Rexmont Dam No. 2 across Hammer Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The dam is located approximately 4,300 feet southwest of the intersection of Schaeffer Road (SR 419) and Rexmont Road (T349) (Richland, PA Quadrangle, N: 4.85 inches, W: 15.10 inches).
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 02-2176. Filed for public inspection December 6, 2002, 9:00 a.m.]
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