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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 Township Borough or Township Address County Juniata Township 901 Poplar Run Road
Duncansville, PA 16635Blair County Plan Description: Approval of a revision on November 2, 2004, to the Official Plan of Juniata Township, Blair County by Samuel Price. Project involves construction of a small flow treatment facility to serve a proposed single-family dwelling located on Dry Run Road 1 mile south of intersection with Mill Run Road. Treated effluent is to be discharged into a tributary of Dry Run. The Department's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. Any required NPDES Permits or WQM Permits must be obtained in the name of the owner as appropriate.
Plan Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Logan Township 800 39th Street
Altoona, PA 16602Blair County Plan Description: Approval of a revision on November 2, 2004, to the Official Plan of Logan Township, Blair County by Thomas Delozier. Project involves construction of a small flow treatment facility to serve a proposed single-family dwelling located on Kittanning Point Road; west towards Altoona Lake. Treated effluent is to be discharged into Burgoon Run. The Department's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. Any required NPDES Permits or WQM Permits must be obtained in the name of the owner as appropriate.
Plan Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Manheim Township 1840 Municipal Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601 Lancaster County Plan Description: The approved plan provides for extension of sewer service to 266 residential units, 18,000 sq ft of office space and 33,802 sq. ft. of commercial space for a total sewage flow of 96,410 gpd tributary to the Lancaster Area Sewer Authority sewage system. The development is located at the intersection of Fruitville Pike and Petersburg Rd. The DEP code number is A3-36937-265-3 and the APS number is 535110. The name of the development is Whetherburn Commons. The Department's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. Any required NPDES Permits or WQM Permits must be obtained in the name of the municipality or authority as appropriate.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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The following plans and 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 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 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. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, shall also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a site-specific standard remediation. 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.
For further information concerning plans or reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office after which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. 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:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Norma R. Lewis Prop., City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Andrew C. Thomas, P.G., MACTEC engineering and Consulting, Inc., 5205 Militia Hill Rd., Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 on behalf of Norma R. Lewis, 1609 Chattin Rd., Glenside, PA 19038 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with inorganic compound lead. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Ship and Store, City of York, York County. Environmental Consulting, Inc., 500 East Washington Street, Suite 375, Norristown, PA 19401, on behalf of Bridge Industrial Associates, 1027 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the Statewide Health standard.
Buonarroti Trust Property, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. Mavickar Environmental Consultants, Inc., 1240 North Mountain Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112, on behalf of Buonarroti Trust Property, 1001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site groundwater contaminated with iron and manganese. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the Site-Specific standard.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
McMinn Property, Dormont Borough, Allegheny County. Robert McHale, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., 333 Baldwin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (on behalf of Daniel McMinn, McMinn Oldsmobile, Inc., d/b/a/ McMinn Nissan, 226 Portman Lane, Bridgeville, PA 15222) has submitted a Remedial Investigation Report concerning remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health and Site-Specific Standards.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Lawrence County Sportsmen's Assoc Site/Millenium Park, New Castle, Lawrence County. Scott Whipkey of RAR Engineering Group, 1135 Butler Ave., New Castle PA 16101 on behalf of Linda Nitch of Lawrence County Economic Development Corp., 229 S Jefferson St., New Castle PA 16101 has submitted a Baseline Remedial Investigation Report concerning the remediation of a former shooting sports facility contaminated with Lead and other Heavy Metals. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the special industrial area requirements.
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), require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of 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 before 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. 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:
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Williams Quik Mart, Tioga Borough, Tioga County, Converse Consultants, 2738 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, on behalf of Tioga petroleum Company, Inc., 125 Brooklyn Street, Mansfield, PA 16933, has submitted a Final Report concerning soils and groundwater contaminated with lead. This Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Site-specific Standard and was approved by the Department on November 4, 2004.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Mark Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
35-310-039GP3: NEV, Inc. (RR No. 3, Box 3662, Honesdale, PA 18431) on November 3, 2004, to construct and operate a portable stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning device at Covington Industrial Park, Route 435, Covington Township, Lackawanna County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
GP1-49-01: Runnerless Knits (301 North Fifth Street, Sunbury, PA 17801) on October 8, 2004, to authorize the construction and operation of a 21,000,000 Btu per hour natural gas/no. 2 fuel oil fired boiler pursuant to the General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit for Small Gas and no. 2 Oil Fired Combustion Units (BAQ-GPA/GP-1) in the City of Sunbury, Northumberland County.
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act 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, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
15-0078D: Centocor, Inc. (90 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355) on November 4, 2004, to operate an electric generator in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Mark Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
48-304-032: Victaulic Co. of America (4901 Kesslerville Road, Easton, PA 18042) on November 1, 2004, to construct a cold core box machine and associated air cleaning devices at their facility in Forks Township, Northampton County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
17-305-020A: Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866) on October 5, 2004, to reactivate their coal processing plant in Decatur Township, Clearfield County.
17-00037A: King Coal Sales, Inc. (P. O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866) on October 5, 2004, to construct their coal processing plant in Morris Township, Clearfield County.
59-301-021: Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. (11470 Route 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901) on October 19, 2004, to construct a crematory incinerator in Charleston Township, Tioga County.
8-313-027E: OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848) on October 19, 2004, to construct a tungsten carbide jet mill and associated air cleaning devices (a fabric collector and an absolute filter) in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.
41-00013B: Coastal Aluminum Rolling Mills, Inc. (2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701) on October 19, 2004, to construct a coil coating line and associated air cleaning device (a regenerative thermal oxidizer) in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
18-315-001: First Quality Tissue, LLC (599 South Highland Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745) on October 20, 2004, to construct a paper towel and tissue manufacturing facility incorporating two paper machines and ancillary equipment in Castanea Township, Clinton County.
49-302-057A: International Paper (1008 Locust Gap Highway, Mount Carmel, PA 17851) on October 26, 2004, to modify two natural gas-fired boilers by allowing the use of no. 2 fuel oil in addition to natural gas in Mount Carmel Township, Northumberland County.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Edward Braun, Chief, (215) 823-7584.
AMS 04108: Naval Surface Warfare Center (5001 South Broad Street, Code 357, Philadelphia, PA 19112) on October 18, 2004, RACT plan approval was amended to include five 125 mmbtu/hr boilers in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
09-0155: Milton Roy Co. (201 Ivyland Road, Ivyland, PA 18974) on November 5, 2004, to operate two paint booths in Ivyland Borough, Bucks County.
15-0104B: Tasty Baking Oxford, Inc. (700 Lincoln Avenue, Oxford, PA 19363) on November 4, 2004, to operate a line No. 2 in Oxford Borough, Chester County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
28-03039A: Warrior Roofing Manufacturers of Pennsylvania, LLC (3050 Warrior Road, P. O. Box 40185, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-0185) on October 1, 2004, to install a second asphalt roofing felt production line at their existing plant in Greene and Letterkenny Townships, Franklin County. This plan approval was extended.
67-02004: P. H. Glatfelter Co. (228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362) on November 1, 2004, to operate three power boilers controlled by an electrostatic precipitator, a lime calciner controlled by a Venturi scrubber and a softwood fiber line and causticizing area to be controlled by a regenerative thermal oxidizer in Spring Grove Borough, York County. This plan approval was extended.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
32-00368B: TJS Mining, Inc. (RD No. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774) on November 2, 2004, to operate their coal screening plant at Rossmoyne No. 1 Mine in South Mahoning Township, Indiana County. This Plan Approval was extended.
04-00033B: Nova Chemicals, Inc. (400 Frankfort Road, Monaca PA 15061) on November 3, 2004, to install a D2 PES/ARCELunit at their Beaver Valley Facility in Potter Township, Beaver County. This Plan approval was extended.
Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-00062: Jefferson Smurfit Corp.--US (500 Church Road, North Wales, PA 19454) on November 3, 2004, to amend the operation of a Facility Title V Operating Permit in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County.
46-00005: Merck and Co. (770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486-0004) on November 3, 2004, to incorporate four plan approves in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. This amendment incorporated four plan approvals (PA-46-0005Q for a 750 kW emergency generator and a 1500 kW diesel/no. 2 fuel oil fired emergency generator each with a limit of 400 hours per 12 month period, PA-46-0005T for two 1300 kW natural gas fired generators (peaking and emergency) each with a limit of 500 hours per 12 month period, PA-46-0005W for a 770 bhp natural gas fired generator (peaking and emergency) with a non-selective catalytic reduction system and a limit of 500 hours per 12 month period), and PA-46-000X for a 375 kW emergency generator with a two-way catalytic reduction system and a limit of 100 hours per 12 month period). The amendment also incorporates two RFDs (46-A01-1803, and 46-A01-2180), changes the responsible official, and clarifies permit conditions for the alternative operating scenarios. Additionally, the permit includes changes to the following: Sources 039 (Turbine), 005 (Rotary Kiln Incinerator), and Site Level Research and Development, which were addressed in a Minor Operating Permit Modification. Administrative Amendment and modification of Title V Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.450 and 127.462.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-00151: PPL Interstate Energy Company (214 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464) on November 2, 2004, to operate a Natural Minor Operating Permit in Salford Township, Montgomery County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
07-05015: Altoona Regional Health System (620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601) on November 1, 2004, to operate four natural gas/no. 2 oil fired boilers and four diesel operated emergency generators in Altoona City, Blair County.
07-05037: Cove Shoe Co. (107 Highland Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662) on November 3, 2004, for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit at the company's Martinsburg men's footwear production facility in Martinsburg Borough, Blair County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Mark Wayner, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
63-00646: Ritchey Metals Co., Inc. (30 Georgetown Road, Hendersonville PA 15339 on November 3, 2004, to operate manufacturing aluminum and zinc based alloys at the Hendersonville Plant in Cecil Township, Washington County.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
36-05082: Clark Filter (3740 Hempland Road, Lancaster, PA 17601) on November 4, 2004, to operate paper coating and curing lines at their Hempfield Division Plant in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. This Title V Operating Permit was administratively amended to include the requirements of Plan Approval No. 36-05082B. This is Revision No. 2.
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); 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
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423
11031702. NPDES Permit No. PA0235512, Pristine Resources, Inc., (3250 Interstate Drive, Richfield, OH 44286), to operate the Mine 77 AMD Plant in East Taylor Township, Cambria County for post-mining water treatment. Surface Acres Proposed 22.84. Receiving Streams: Unnamed tributary to Little Conemaugh River, classified for the following uses: WWF. Permit issued November 1, 2004.
11860701. NPDES Permit No. PA0214981, Fuel Recovery, Inc., (2591 Wexford-Bayne Road, Suite 204, Sewickley, PA 15143), to revise the permit for Sonman Refuse in Portage Township, Cambria County to change post-mining land use from forestland to wildlife habitat and to place circulating fluidized bed ash on the permitted site. No additional discharges. Permit issued November 2, 2004.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900
32040101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249548, Twin Brook Coal, Inc., P. O. Box 225, Clymer, PA 15728, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine, in Green Township, Indiana County, affecting 41.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Dixon Run classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 30, 2004. Permit issued: November 2, 2004.
32020103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249211. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650, SMP transfer in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County, affecting 67.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Two Lick Creek and Two Lick Reservoir classified for the following uses: CWF and TSF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Company Two Lick Creek Surface Water Intake. Application received May 5, 2004. Permit issued November 3, 2004.
Greensburg District Mining Office: R.R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500
03980107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202495. State Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit renewal issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mining site located in Washington Township, Armstrong County, affecting 355.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Allegheny River to Allegheny River. Application received: July 29. 2004. Renewal issued: November 4, 2004.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-1191
24980105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227871. Tamburlin Brothers Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 1419, Clearfield, PA 16830) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Horton Township, Elk County affecting 139.0 acres. Receiving streams: Karnes Run, Johnson Run and unnamed tributary to Brandy Camp Creek. Application received: March 22, 2004. Permit Issued: October 28, 2004.
24980102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227781. Tamburlin Brothers Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 1419, Clearfield, PA 16830) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Fox Township, Elk County affecting 196.0 acres. Receiving streams: Limestone Run and Little Toby Creek. Application received: March 22, 2004. Permit Issued: October 28, 2004.
33010102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0241890. McKay Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Revision to an existing bituminous strip and auger operation to add tipple refuse disposal in Perry Township, Jefferson County affecting 56.4 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Foundry Run and Foundry Run. Application received: August 27, 2004. Permit issued November 3, 2004.
33990111 and NPDES No. PA0241571. P. and N. Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Young and McCalmont Townships, Jefferson County affecting 171.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Little Elk Run and an unnamed tributary to Elk Run. Application received: September 10, 2004. Permit issued November 2, 2004.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200
17930125 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0219665. EnerCorp, Inc. (1686 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858). Renewal of, and revision to, an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a change in land use from forestland to pastureland. The permit is located in Morris Township, Clearfield County, and affects 130 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Moshannon Creek. Application received: July 27, 2004. Permit issued: October 29, 2004.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-1191.
43040301. Atlantic States Materials of PA, Inc. (P. O. Box 269, Mercer, PA 16137) Commencement, operation and restoration of a sand and gravel operation in East Lackawannock Township, Mercer County affecting 10.6 acres. Receiving stream: Neshannock Creek. Application received May 7, 2004. Permit issued November 3, 2004.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200
08040809. Robert C. Seeley (R. R. 2, Box 1685, Mansfield, PA 16933). Commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals (flagstone) permit in Columbia Township, Bradford County affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary, tributary to North Branch Sugar Creek. Application received: July 2, 2004. Permit issued: October 27, 2004.
08040808. Robert H. Fields (R. R. 1, Box 93, Stevensville, PA 18845). Commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals (flagstone/shale) permit in Herrick Township, Bradford County affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary, tributary to Cold Creek. Application received: June 24, 2004. Permit issued: October 27, 2004.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
58030823. Chester E. Kilmer, Jr., (R. R. 1 Box 1079, Hop Bottom, PA 18834), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Great Bend Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received August 25, 2003. Permit issued November 1, 2004.
6478NC4C2 and NPDES Permit No. PA0121606. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201-9655), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Antrim Township, Franklin County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Muddy Run. Application received September 16, 2004. Renewal issued November 2, 2004.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (73 P. S. §§ 151--161) and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. 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.
67044106. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (P. O. Box 528, 825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Hess Service Center in Carroll Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2005. Permit issued November 1, 2004.
67044107. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (P. O. Box 528, 825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Holly Hill Development in Carroll Township, York County with an expiration date of October 15, 2005. Permit issued November 1, 2004.
36044116. Hall Explosives, Inc., (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting for Donegal Springs Phase II in Mt. Joy Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2005. Permit issued November 1, 2004.
38044104. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Stone Knoll Development Phases IV & V in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of November 30, 2005. Permit issued November 1, 2004.
46044101. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (P. O. Box 528, 825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of December 31, 2005. Permit issued November 2, 2004.
46044036. Eastern Blasting Company, Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938), construction blasting for Hidden Pond Housing Project in Horsham Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of November 25, 2005. Permit issued November 2, 2004.
23044010. Explo-Craft, Inc. (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting in Middletown Township, Delaware County with an expiration date of November 25, 2005. Permit issued November 2, 2004.
45044036. West End Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (P. O. Box 1646, Brodheadsville, PA 18322), construction blasting at East Stroudsburg University in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of November 26, 2005. Permit issued November 2, 2004.
67044053. KE Shank, Inc. (700 Weldon Drive, York, PA 17404), and DC Guelich Explosives Co. (P. O. Box 245, Thomasville, PA 17364), construction blasting for Orion West Housing Development in West Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of October 31, 2005. Permit issued November 2, 2004.
09044037. West End Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (P. O. Box 1646, Brodheadsville, PA 18322), construction blasting for Fox Field Estates in Milford Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of November 26, 2005. Permit issued November 2, 2004.
09044101. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (P. O. Box 528, 825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Cliffside Manor in Bedminster Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of December 31, 2005. Permit issued November 3, 2004.
45044107. Hayduk Enterprises (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting for a pool in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of January 31, 2005. Permit issued November 3, 2004.
45044108. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting at Meadow Lake Park in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of November 1, 2005. Permit issued November 3, 2004.
38044105. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2004. Permit issued November 4, 2004.
45044109. Hayduk Enterprises (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of March 31, 2005. Permit issued November 4, 2004.
09044038. Ed Wean Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (112 Ravine Road, Stewartsville, NJ 08886), construction blasting for Smith School Work in Bedminster Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of December 2, 2005. Permit issued November 4, 2004.
15044045. Explo-Craft, Inc. (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting at Trestle Bridge Business Center in Downingtown Borough, Chester County with an expiration date of November 25, 2005. Permit issued November 4, 2004.
36044089. Abel Construction Co., Inc. (3925 Columbia Avenue, Mountville, PA 17554), construction blasting at Rose Hill Farms, Phase I in Adamstown Borough, Lancaster County with an expiration date of September 26, 2005. Permit issued November 4, 2004.
67044054. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Beckenham Subdivision in Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of October 31, 2005. Permit issued November 4, 2004.
28044044. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201), construction blasting at Maple Run Development Phase 7 in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County with an expiration date of November 30, 2005. Permit issued November 5, 2004.
06044043. Schlouch Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting at Green Valley Estates Phase 12 in Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County with an expiration date of November 25, 2005. Permit issued November 5, 2004.
09044039. AMROC (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting at Cooks Run Interceptor in New Britain & Doylestown Townships, Bucks County with an expiration date of May 4, 2005. Permit issued November 5, 2004.
46044037. AMROC (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting at Lederach Golf Development in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of November 25, 2005. Permit issued November 5, 2004.
21044106. John W. Gleim, Jr., Inc. (625 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting in Stonehedge Development in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of March 1, 2005. Permit issue November 5, 2004.
67044108. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting for Hunter Creek in Conewago Township, York County with an expiration date of December 30, 2005. Permit issued November 5, 2004.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT SECTION 401The 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 Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E14-467. Haubert Homes Inc. 15 Central Boulevard, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Patton Township, Centre County, Baltimore ACOE District (Julian, PA Quadrangle N: 11.51 inches; W: 2.04 inches).
To place fill in 0.09 acre of two palustrine emergent (PEM) wetlands identified on the plans as Wetland A measuring 0.0616 acre and Wetland D measuring 0.0312 acre. The fill is for the construction of two storm water detention basins for the Coventry Place housing development. The project is located Southeast of the Clearview Avenue and North Allen Street intersection with a second access at the end of Alder Street (Julian PA, Quadrangle N: 11.51 inches; W: 2.04 inches) in Patton Township, Centre County.
E47-078. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754. Bridge Replacement in Anthony Township, Montour County, ACOE Baltimore District (Washingtonville, PA Quadrangle N: 15.4 inches; W: 9.0 inches).
To: 1) remove the existing single span timber deck steel I-beam bridge which is on a 90° skew, with a span length of 44 feet, a normal opening of 39 feet, a hydraulic opening of 281 square feet, an underclearance of 7.22 feet, a curb-to-curb width of 14.1 feet and an out-to-out width of 15.2 feet; 2) construct and maintain a single span prestressed concrete box beam bridge on a 70° skew with concrete wingwalls, a clear span of 62.8 feet, a normal opening of 59 feet, a hydraulic opening of 373 square feet, an underclearance of 6.32 feet, a curb-to-curb width of 34.8 feet and an out-to-out width of 38.2 feet; and 3) construct and maintain 229 cubic yards R-8 riprap scour protection extending 5 linear feet beyond the concrete wingwalls. The project will involve about 0.5 acre of earth disturbance.
The project is located on SR 1004, Section 013, segment 0010, offset 1553 over Chillisquaque Creek approximately 0.4 mile northeast of the intersection of SR 1004 with SR 54.
The project will have a deminimus impact on 0.006 acre of wetlands while impacting about 105 feet of waterway. Chillisquaque Creek is a Warm Water Fisheries stream.
E55-199. Barry and Michelle Heim, R. R. 1, P. O. Box 163, Port Treverton, PA 17864. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Application, in Union Township, Snyder County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Dalmatia, PA Quadrangle N: 14.3 inches; W: 0.1 inches).
To construct and maintain a steel I-beam bridge measuring 30 feet wide with an underclearence of 5 feet containing reinforced concrete abutments measuring 8 feet wide by 6 feet high by 1 foot thick in Silver Creek located along Silver Creek Road, 1 mile northeast of the intersection with SR 0015 S. This project proposes to have a minimal impact on Silver Creek, which is listed as a ''WWF.'' The project does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands. This permit was issued under Section 105.139e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E56-329. Hidden Valley Resort, LP, One Craighead Drive, Hidden Valley, PA 15502. Construct timber bridges in Jefferson Township, Somerset County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Bakersville, PA Quadrangle N: 11.8 inches; W: 16.93 inches and Latitude: 40° 03` 54"--Longitude: 79° 14` 46"). To seasonally, between November 15 and March 15 of each year, construct and maintain timber bridges, across Kooser Run (HQ-CWF) and an adjoining, abandoned fish hatchery, to create a snow tubing trail over these watercourses. Two 70-foot × 20-foot bridges, separated by 40 feet will be seasonally constructed over Kooser Run, while one 180-foot × 15-foot bridge will be seasonally constructed over the abandoned fish hatchery. These structures will temporarily affect approximately 0.07 acre of adjacent wetlands. The timber bridges will be replaced by timber deck structures, as the logs for the timber bridges deteriorate and need to be replaced. In addition, the applicant will construct approximately 0.13 acre of wetland, by partially removing fill from a former pond that was affected by a previously, unauthorized activity. The site is located in Hidden Valley's Outback Park area, which is located along SR 0031, approximately 0.25 miles past he main entrance to the Hidden Valley Resort.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-1191
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Elk Creek Watershed The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on December 15, 2004, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Elk County Court House Annex in Ridgway, PA, to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL, established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Five stream segments in the Elk Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996-303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 50459 Elk Creek 16.3 50459 Elk Creek (North Branch)
0.8 50518 Elk Creek (South Branch)
3.6 50473 Daguscahonda Run 6.0 50513 Iron Run 1.0 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:
Parameter Criterion value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/ Dissolved Aluminum 0.1 of the 96 hour LC 50 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5
Total Recoverable 0.3 Dissolved
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 heavily mined for coal and clay in the late 19th and to the mid 20th centuries. The effects of this are still present. Mining continues today in the watershed. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are load allocations (LA), 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 percent 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 the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over the past three years.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Elias Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Mining Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-1191. E-mail will be received at eheferle@state.pa.us. Directions to the Elk County Court House Annex can also be obtained through this contact. The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (PA Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previously listed address and must be postmarked by January 19, 2005. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Loyalsock Creek Watershed in Sullivan and Lycoming Counties The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Loyalsock Creek Watershed in Sullivan and Lycoming Counties. The meeting will be held on December 7, 2004, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Worlds End State Park Office located in Forksville, 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 Thursday, December 2, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Loyalsock Creek Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Loyalsock Creek Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). One stream segment in the Loyalsock Creek 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 19804 (7097) Loyalsock Creek 13.4 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:
Parameter Criterion value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/ 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 Loyalsock Creek 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 Loyalsock Creek 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 Loyalsock Creek Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by January 19, 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 Worlds End State Park, contact John Mital at the phone number or e-mail address listed previously.
The proposed TMDL for the Loyalsock Creek 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.
Public Meeting and Request for Comment for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the North Camp Run Watershed in Clearfield County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the North Camp Run Watershed in Clearfield County. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2004, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Clearfield County Multiservice Center on Daisy Street, Clearfield, 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 Wednesday, December 22, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the North Camp Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the North Camp Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). One stream segment in the North Camp 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 26830 (7198) North Camp Run 1.4 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:
Parameter Criterion value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/ 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 North Camp 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 North Camp 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 North Camp Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by January 19, 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 the Clearfield County Multiservice Center, contact John Mital at the phone number or e-mail address listed previously.
The proposed TMDL for the North Camp 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.
Public Meeting and Request for Comment for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Sterling Run Watershed in Centre County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Sterling Run Watershed in Centre County. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2004, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Clearfield County Multiservice Center on Daisy Street in Clearfield, 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 Wednesday, December 22, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Sterling Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Sterling Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). One stream segment in the Sterling 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 25573 (7151) Sterling Run 9.7 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:
Parameter Criterion value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/ 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling Run Watershed. All written comments must be postmarked by January 19, 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 the Clearfield County Multiservice Center, contact John Mital at the phone number or e-mail address listed previously.
The proposed TMDL for the Sterling 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.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-2067. Filed for public inspection November 19, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
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