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FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users 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 of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
E15-729. PADOT, District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Multiple Townships, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To install and maintain an ancillary conduit along S.R. Route 202, S.R. Route 100, and U.S. Route 30 associated with the S.R. 202, Section 3IT, Traffic and Incident Management System (TIMS). The proposed conduit will be installed approximately 2 to 5 feet outside the edge of shoulders, within PennDOT right-of-way or over the existing structures which cross Chester Creek (TSF, MF); East Branch Chester Creek (TSF, MF); Parke Run (WWF, MF); Valley Creek (CWF, MF); Broad Run (EV, MF); and unnamed tributaries to aforementioned watercourses. The proposed conduit will extend through East Goshen, East Whiteland, Thornbury, Tredyffrin, West Goshen, West Whiteland, Westtown, Chadds Ford, Birmingham, and Concord Townships in Chester and Delaware Counties.
The scope of the work for each section of the roadway will extend as follows:
Along Route 202, work will extend from Valley Road Crossing (Valley Forge, PA Quadrangle N: 10.45 inches, W: 6.6 inches) in Tredyffrin Township to Baltimore Pike (U.S. Route 1) intersection (West Chester, PA Quadrangle N: 1.1 inches; W: 6.6 inches) in Birmingham Township.
Along S.R. Route 100, work will extend from Pottstown Pike intersection (Downingtown, PA Quadrangle N: 12.95 inches; W: 7.85 inches) in Upper Uwchlan Township to S.R. 202 interchange (West Chester, PA Quadrangle N: 21.25 inches; W: 12.55 inches) in West Goshen Township.
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
E15-723. Sunoco Pipeline, L.P., 525 Fritztown Road, Reading PA 19608, Upper Uwchaln Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To replace an approximately 500-foot segment of an existing deteriorated Sunoco Steel pipeline, which traverses an unnamed tributary to the Marsh Creek (HQ-TSF) and adjacent wetland (PEM- EV). The work will involve construction of a temporary road crossing, trench excavation, and backfilling of approximately 278 cubic yards of wetland soils. The project will temporarily impact up to 10 linear feet of stream and a maximum of 0.12 acre of the wetland associated with the pipe replacement. The project is situated approximately 500 feet northeast of the Marsh Creek Area and approximately 710 feet northwest of the intersection of Park and Moore Roads in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County (Downingtown, PA Quadrangle N: 13.66 inches; W: 10.91 inches).
Along U.S. Route 30, work will extend from approximately 1,000 feet west of Beaver Creek Crossing (Downingtown, PA Quadrangle N: 1.65 inches; W: 16.1 inches) in Caln Township to Route 202 and Route 30 bypass interchange (Malvern, PA Quadrangle N: 1.65 inches; W: 12.3 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. 1341(a)).
E09-857. Bucks County Board of Commissioners, Administration Building, Broad and Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901, Tinicum Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To replace the existing steel beam bridge and appurtenant structures over the Delaware Canal (TSF), and to construct and maintain a single span box bridge with an approximately 68-foot span, 9.5-foot underclearance, and 36-foot bridge width. Incidental fill is proposed within the floodplain and 0.01 acre of wetland to facilitate bridge construction, roadways widening and roadway approaches.
The project proposes to indirectly affect a total of 75 linear feet of streambank. The site is located approximately 1,820 feet southwest of the intersection of Jugtown Hill and River Roads (S.R. 0032) (Frenchtown, NJ, PA Quadrangle N: 10.41 inches; W: 6.86 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
E09-873. Warrington Township, 852 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976, Warrington Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct a 70-foot long prefabricated pedestrian bridge spanning the Little Neshaminy Creek in Lower Nike Park. The 4-foot wide steel truss bridge, which will have a 3.75-foot underclearance and timber decking, will be placed on cast-in-place abutments. The work will also include the extension of an existing 6-foot wide granulated limestone trail by 200 feet within the floodplain. The site is located approximately 397 feet southeast from the terminus of Bradley Road in Warrington Township, Bucks County (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N: 20.22 inches; W: 5.99).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E40-636. Louis and Carmella Sebastian, R. R. 3, Box 87, Harveys Lake, PA 18618. Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To modify and maintain an existing dock structure in Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF), expanding the areal coverage from approximately 975 square feet to 2,120 square feet. As modified, the structure has overall dimensions of approximately 52 feet (lakeward) by 45 feet. The project is located at Pole No. 275 along Lakeside Drive (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 18.5 inches; W: 6.2 inches). (Subbasin: 5B)
E48-351. Strausser Enterprises, Inc., 604 Village at Stones Crossing, Easton, PA 18045-5080. Palmer Township, Northampton County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an approximate 680 L.F. channel change in a tributary to Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of stabilizing the existing eroded channel and providing buildable area for a proposed 32-unit townhouse development known as Hay Terrace South. The project also includes two stormwater outfall structures and associated energy dissipators and is located east of S.R. 2028 (Greenwood Avenue) and north of S.R. 0022 (Nazareth, PA Quadrangle N: 10.6 inches; W: 1.2 inches). (Subbasin: 1F).
E64-247. 0-6 Rod and Gun Club, 20 Hospital Street, Carbondale, PA 18407. Mt. Pleasant Township, Wayne County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To maintain a private bridge having a 30-foot span and a 6-foot underclearance across the West Branch Lackawaxen River (HQ-CWF). The bridge consists of a flat-bed trailer and wood decking. The project is located on the south side of T611 approximately 1.6 miles south of S.R. 0371 (Forest City, PA Quadrangle N: 17.2 inches; W: 8.2 inches). (Subbasin: 1B)
E39-438. City of Allentown, 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1699. City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing outfall structure and to construct and maintain an outfall structure consisting of a 24-inch diameter polyethylene pipe with a flared end section in the floodway of the Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF). The project is located approximately 600 feet southeast of the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and South 10th Streets (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle N: 17.65 inches; W: 13.75 inches). (Subbasin: 2C)
E39-435. Washington Township, P. O. Box 27, Slatedale, PA 18079-0027. Washington Township, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a concrete arch bridge having a span of 20 feet and an underclearance of approximately 5 feet across a tributary to the Lehigh River (CWF). The project is located on Shady Nook Road approximately 200 feet west of its intersection with Walnut Street. (Cementon, PA Quadrangle N: 20.5 inches; W: 13.5 inches). (Subbasin: 2C)
E45-466. Effort United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 545, Effort, PA 18330. Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To modify and maintain a portion of the existing Effort United Methodist Church situated in the floodway of Pohopoco Creek (HQ-CWF). The proposed work includes: 1) A 2.75-foot high earthen berm along the upstream and stream sides of the church; 2) removal of fill between the Church and the stream; 3) reconstruction of a concrete retaining wall near the stream side entrance; and 4) an 18-inch diameter outfall structure in Pohopoco Creek. The project is located north of the intersection of S.R. 3009 (Merwinburg Road) and S.R. 3014 (Valley Road). (Brodheadsville, PA Quadrangle N: 13.8 inches; W: 10.2 inches). (Subbasin: 2B)
E40-635. Samuel M. Wolfe, R. R. 1, Box 410, 17 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake, PA 18618. Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To modify and maintain a pile-supported dock in Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF), expanding the area from approximately 810 square feet to 1,840 square feet. As modified, the dock has overall dimensions of approximately 38 feet × 54 feet, and is accessed by a 7-foot-long walkway. The project includes placement of 1,072 square feet of AASHTO No. 10 stone, to a depth of 4 inches, within the lake for the purpose of providing spawning beds. The project is located at Pole 17, along Lakeside Drive (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 19.5 inches; W: 4.5 inches). (Subbasin: 5B)
E40-637. Michael E. Daley, R. R. 3, Box 3033, Harveys Lake, PA 18618. Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To modify and maintain an existing dock and boathouse in Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF), with work including repair and renovation of the existing boathouse and dock (including repair/replacement of wooden and concrete pilings) and construction of a new pile-supported deck area and boat garage. The project will increase the areal coverage from approximately 1,030 square feet to 1,580 square feet. The structure, as modified, extends approximately 43 feet from the shoreline and has an overall width of approximately 42 feet. The project is located at Pole No. 295 (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 18.4 inches; W: 5.6 inches). (Subbasin: 5B)
E48-353. City of Easton/Hugh Moore Park Commission, City Hall, 1 South 3rd Street, Easton, PA 18042. City of Easton, Northampton County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a portion of an 80-foot x 120-foot museum building in the 100-year floodplain of the Lehigh River (WWF). The project is located in Hugh Moore Park, approximately 0.8 mile upstream from S.R. 2012. (Easton, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 6.7 inches; W: 15.9 inches). (Subbasin: 2C)
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E22-475. 84 Lumber Company, 1019 Route 519, Building #5, Eighty-Four, PA 15330, Highspire Borough, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain: 1) a single span bridge attaching to an existing masonry arch culvert crossing extending the crossing by an additional 22 feet, 2) an 8-inch diameter DIP waterline crossing, and 3) a 15-inch diameter HDPE stormwater outfall, all affecting Laurel Run (WWF) and in support of the development of a new 84 Lumber retail facility, located approximately a 1/4 mile downstream of the current Interstate 76 river bridge and about 600 feet southwest of State Route 0230 (Steelton, PA Quadrangle N: 15.0 inches; W: 6.5 inches) in Highspire Borough, Dauphin County.
E28-319. PENNDOT Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Quincy Township, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District
To remove the existing structure and then to construct and maintain an 8-foot by 4-foot box culvert with a 1-foot depression at the channel of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Antietam Creek (WWF), on SR 0997, Section 012, Segment 0180, Offset 0004, in order to improve the traffic conditions, located about 1,000 feet north of Quincy High School (Waynesboro, PA Quadrangle N: 12.2 inches; W: 10.2 inches) in Quincy Township, Franklin County.
E67-765. Windsor Township Board of Supervisors, 1480 Windsor Road, Red Lion, PA 17356 in North Hopewell and Windsor Townships, York County, ACOE Baltimore District
To maintain an 8-foot by 20-foot pre-cast reinforced concrete box culvert with cast-in-place wingwalls upstream with a rip-rap apron and a 5-foot tapered end section downstream with a rip-rap apron at a location where Grove Road (T-685) crosses over the North Branch of Muddy Creek (CWF) (Stewartstown, PA Quadrangle N: 20.4 inches; W: 12.9 inches) in Windsor and North Hopewell Townships, York County. The permit also authorizes the maintenance of 9-foot high by 9-foot wide by 18-foot long gabion basket wall located at the upstream end of the culvert. This is an after-the-fact permit for work done under Emergency Permit EP-67-01-130.
E67-767. James Yelton, P. O. Box 153, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Springfield Township, York, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 20-foot wide bridge having a span of 14-feet for a driveway to cross an unnamed tributary of the South Branch Codorus Creek (WWF) (Glen Rock, PA Quadrangle N: 11.9 inches; W: 16.8 inches) Springfield Township, York County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E12-152. Carol Lee Armagost, 541 Sizerville Road, Emporium, PA 15834, Sunroom Construction in Floodway in Shippen Township, Cameron County, ACOE Baltimore District (Emporium, PA Quadrangle N: 2.60 inches; W: 13.10 inches).
To construct a 12 foot by 9 foot sun room addition on 3 foot high aluminum covered wooden posts in the floodway of Portage Creek off SR 155 about 0.5 miles north of the intersection of SR 155 with SR 120 in Shippen Township, Cameron County.
E17-399. Clearfield Municipal Authority, 107 East Market Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. Moose Creek Public Water Supply Project, in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, ACOE Baltimore District (Clearfield, PA Quadrangle N: 10.25 inches; W: 13.5 inches).
To remove a roadway crossing of Moose Creek (High Quality-Cold Water Fishery, wild trout, and trout stocked stream designations), restore exceptional value palustrine emergent wetland systems impacted by roadways, and authorize a water line crossing of exceptional value palustrine emergent wetlands along Moose Creek. This permit has been issued under compliance action initiated by the Department.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1463. Links Development Company, Inc., 1060 Corporate Lane, Murry Corporate Park, Export, PA 15632. Place fill in wetlands in West Deer Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Valencia, PA Quadrangle N: 0.9 inches; W: 6.3 inches and Latitude: 40° 37` 48"--Longitude: 79° 55` 13"). To place and maintain fill in 0.076 acres of wetlands (PEM) in the Deer Creek watershed (CWF) as part of a development known as Hunt Club at Grandview Farms. The project is located on the north side of Route 910 approximately 1 mile east of its intersection with Route 8. Permit No. E02-1316 was issued to Richland Properties, Inc. for the placement of fill in 0.47 acres of wetlands. This new permit is part of the same project and the wetland impact is considered cumulative to the original permit, thus making the development's total wetland impact 0.546. The original applicant made a payment into the Wetland Replacement Fund. The permittee will construct 0.097 acre of replacement wetlands on-site.
E63-562. Borough of Charleroi, 4th Street and Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022. Construct and maintain a 72-inch outfall in Charleroi Borough, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Monongahela, PA Quadrangle N: 3.2 inches; W: 3.1 inches and Latitude: 40° 08` 28"--Longitude: 79° 53` 58"). To construct and maintain a 72-inch diameter outfall structure on the left bank of the Monongahela River (WWF) and to operate and maintain an existing 1,101-foot enclosure of an unnamed tributary of the Monongahela River for the purpose of separating the existing storm sewer system. The project is located on 7th Street, approximately 1,300 ft. upstream from Lock No. 4 and will impact approximately 10.0 feet of stream channel. Four other outfall structures will also be constructed; one along the left bank of the Monongahela River and three along the left bank of Maple Creek which will be constructed using the Department's General Permit No. 4 (Intake and Outfall Structures).
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101--6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Director, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP Permit No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 04-40-005 Scott Dobrez
Dober Group
14461 South Waverly Ave.
Midlothian, IL 60445Luzerne Hazle Township 6 ASTs storing hazardous substance 43,200 gallons total 04-62-002 United Refining Company
15 Bradley Street
Warren, PA 16365-3299
Attn: Timothy D. RuthWarren City of Warren 1 AST storing Mineral Spirits
1 AST storing Carbon Black Feedstock184,800 gallons
184,800 gallons
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice of Intent to Issue a Hazardous Waste Permit under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984; Opportunity for a Public Hearing Draft Hazardous Waste Permit
Permittee: Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
Permit No.: PAD981737109
Facility: Safety-Kleen Wilkes-Barre Service Center, Hanover Township, Luzerne County
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue to Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. a Solid Waste Management Act Permit. This draft permit is to operate a hazardous waste storage facility located in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, PA.
Public Review, Public Comment, Public Hearing
The Hazardous Waste Regulations, 25 Pa. Code § 270a.80(2) Public Notice and Comment requirements state: The Department gives public notice of the following actions: A draft permit is prepared under § 270a.10(c).
Section 270a.80(b) of 25 Pa. Code requires that the public be given 45 days to comment on each draft permit prepared under the Solid Waste Management Act. The comment period will begin on November 9, 2004, and will end on December 24, 2004. Persons interested in commenting on the application or draft permit must do so within this comment period. Copies of the application, draft permit and fact sheet for the hazardous waste facility may be reviewed at the Department of Environmental Protection Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Contact Robert C. Wallace at (570) 826-2516 for further information.
Further Information
Persons wishing to comment on any of the permit conditions or permit application should submit the comments in writing to the Department of Environmental Protection, Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Attention William Tomayko, Regional Solid Waste Manager. Comments should include all reasonably available references, factual grounds and supporting materials.
A public hearing is scheduled for December 15, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Township Municipal Building, 1267 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township, PA. The public hearing will be held on the Department's draft permit for hazardous waste storage.
Final Determination
When making a determination regarding the issuance of a hazardous waste permit to Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., the Department will consider written comments received during the comment period, and oral or written statements received during the public hearing, the requirements of the hazardous waste regulations of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 260--270 and the Department's permitting policies.
Facility Description
The Safety-Kleen Wilkes-Barre Service Center, located in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, is a storage facility for hazardous waste.
The facility receives and temporarily stores the approved hazardous and residual wastes prior to their offsite disposal or other offsite disposition at a permitted facility. Part of Safety-Kleen's operation involves the renting out of ''parts washing equipment'' for offsite usage, then returning the used solvents to Safety-Kleen for shipment to offsite recycling or disposal. The wastes are stored within either an approved aboveground storage tank or within the original containers or shipping containers, such as Department of Transportation approved 55 gallon sized drums, inside secondary containment. The facility also includes a ''drum washing system'' onsite.
Request for Proposals for Municipal Solid Waste Capacity The following notice is placed through the Department of Environmental Protection as required by Section 502(d) of Act 101 of 1988, the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act.
Bedford, Fulton and Huntingdon Counties
Request for Proposals for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services In accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 272, the Counties of Bedford, Fulton and Huntingdon are required to contract for waste disposal capacity for a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years for the disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) including construction/demolition (C/D) waste and sewage sludge. The counties are hereby soliciting proposals for disposal of county generated MSW, to begin in April 2005.
Copies of the RFP can be obtained by e-mail as a PDF file or may be purchased on or after November 8, 2004, from the Bedford County Planning Commission, Russell House, 203 South Juliana Street, P. O. Box 166, Bedford, PA 15522, (814) 623-4827 by prepayment of a nonrefundable amount of $20 per proposal. Make checks payable to the County of Bedford.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Bedford County Planning Commission, Russell House, 203 South Juliana Street, P. O. Box 166, Bedford, PA 15522 until 4 p.m. on December 10, 2004. The Bedford County Commissioners will publicly open all proposals at 10 a.m. on December 14, 2004, at the Bedford County Commissioners Board Room, 211 S. Juliana Street, Bedford, PA.
Envelopes containing the proposals must be sealed and clearly labeled to show the name and address of the proposer, the statement ''Proposal for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services'' and be addressed to Bedford County Planning Commission, Russell House, 203 South Juliana Street, P. O. Box 166, Bedford, PA 15522, Attention: Jeffry W. Kloss, Executive Director.
Bedford County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularities and/or informalities in any proposal and to make an award in any manner, consistent with applicable laws, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County.
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In October, 2004 the Department of Environmental Protection, under the Radon Certification Act (63 P. S. §§ 2001--2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed below to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth. The period of certification is 2 years. For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P. O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (800) 23RADON.
Name Address Type of Certification Biechler & Tillery 2843 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110Testing Remi Briand 49 Springhouse Road
Lancaster, PA 17603Testing Jeanne Buckley 2575 Giant Oaks Drive
Upper St. Clair, PA 15261Testing Kevin Crane
Crane Enterprises, Inc.419 West 4th Street, Suite 1
Williamsport, PA 17701Testing Daniel Festa
Festa Radon Technologies Co.634 North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15209Mitigation Kevin Fischer P. O. Box 586
Yardley, PA 19067Testing Jeffrey Flood
P. O. Box 191
117 West Ridge Street
Centre Hall, PA 16828Testing Christopher Ford 675 E Street
R. D. No. 1410
Warminster, PA 18974Mitigation Daniel Jones
Alpha Detection & Control98 Porter Avenue
Scottdale, PA 15683Mitigation Robert Kent 247 Biskup Lane
Monaca, PA 15061Testing Ronald Kuntz P. O. Box 174
703 Main Street
Alexandria, PA 16611Testing Edward Lasorda 526 Ferncastle Drive
Downingtown, PA 19335Testing David Miller 3049 Enterprise Drive
State College, PA 16801Testing & Mitigation Donna Moles 207 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401Testing Margaret Payne 500 Carothers Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106Testing Randolph Payne 500 Carothers Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106Testing Roger Priest P. O. Box 200
Salfordville, PA 18958Mitigation Robert Rowe P. O. Box 219
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328Testing Marc Shanley 706 East Street
West Easton, PA 18042Testing John Urenovitch 75 South Hunter Highway
Drums, PA 18222Testing Glenn Vernon
Certified Radon Services200 Newburgh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15227Testing Todd Walter
3910 Colonial Avenue
Erie, PA 16506Testing
Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Request for Proposals
Bid Number: OSM PA(MAP-05) 101.3 and 102.3 Notice is given that the Department of Environmental Protection will issue a Request for Proposal to retain two firms to provide aerial photography, surveying, mapping reproduction and other technical services, as required, for the proper development of plans for the reclamation of abandoned mine lands, abatement of water pollution, prevention of surface subsidence and flood protection projects. Fifty percent of these projects are financed by the Federal Government. The projects will be primarily located in the bituminous coalfields of western Pennsylvania and the anthracite coalfields of northeastern Pennsylvania. Letters requesting the Request for Proposals shall be sent to Joseph Schueck, Chief, Division of Acid Mine Drainage Abatement, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Department of Environmental Protection, P. O. Box 8476, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8476 and must be received by 2 p.m., December 13, 2004. Faxed requests will be accepted at (717) 783-0470. Persons with questions should call John J. Stefanko at (717) 783-5896, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Public Meeting and Request for Comment for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Otter Run Watershed in Lycoming County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Otter Run Watershed in Lycoming County. The meeting will be held on December 15, 2004, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Little Pine Creek State Park Office, 4205 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact John Mital, Moshannon District Mining Office, at (814) 342-8200 no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Otter Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Otter Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). One stream segment in the Otter Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 21249 (7101) Otter Run 3.8 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese, and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion value Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable
Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable
Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable PH 6.0--9.0 NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Otter Run Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Otter Run Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Otter Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by January 12, 2005, and sent to John Mital, Geologic Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, jmital@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to Little Pine Creek State Park, contact John Mital at the phone number or e-mail address listed previously.
The proposed TMDL for the Otter Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword ''TMDL''). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Notice of Action on First Application of Nonexceptional Value Sewage Sludge under General Permit Pag-8 or Pag-9 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has previously approved coverage under General Permit PAG-8 for the generators of nonexceptional quality sewage sludge. General Permit PAG-08-9901 authorizes the beneficial use of nonexceptional quality sewage sludge by land application to a reclamation site. The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that the Department has reviewed the Notice for First Land Application of Sewage Sludge for the Cooper Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 446, Winburne, PA 16879-0446, Larson Site Operation (Permit Number 17048001), located in Cooper Township, Clearfield County affecting approximately 40 acres, and has determined that the site is suitable for land application of nonexceptional quality sewage sludge effective October 22, 2004.
These actions of the Department may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) at 2nd Floor Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457 by an aggrieved person 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 Administrative Agency Law). Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practices and procedure may be obtained from the Board.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Developed for Deer Creek in Clearfield County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) are holding a public meeting on November 22, 2004, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the Clearfield County Conservation District Office, 650 Leonard Street, Clearfield, PA. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and accept comments on the proposed TMDL developed for Deer Creek in Clearfield County. In accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, several stream segments in the watershed have been identified as impaired due to high levels of metals and low pH as a result of acid mine drainage.
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 25978 Deer Creek 5.0 The proposed plan provides calculations of stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Total Recoverable/ Parameter Criterior Value Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable
Iron 1.5
0.3Total Recoverable Dissolved
Manganese 1.0 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The affects of this are still present. The allocations made in the TMDL are load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in establishment of the TMDL is field data collected from 1994 to 2003.
The data and all supporting documentation used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. The proposed TMDL and information on the TMDL program can be viewed on the Department's website (www.dep.state.pa.us/watermanagement_apps/tmdl/). To request a copy of this TMDL contact Lee McDonnell, PADEP, Water Quality Assessment and Standards, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8467, Harrisburg, PA 17105, (717) 783-2938.
Written comments will be accepted at the previously listed address and must be post marked by January 12, 2005. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 4 p.m., November 19, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-2032. Filed for public inspection November 12, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
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