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LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 2
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.
Rockel Residence, Newtown Borough, Bucks County. Michelle Harrison, React Environmental Svc., Inc., 6901 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19142, on behalf of Lee Brahin, Garnet Assoc., LLC, 1533 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with no 2 fuel oil and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
201 South Caln Road, Caln Township, Chester County. Michael S. Welsh, P. E., Applied Environmental Management, Inc., 16 Chester County Commons, Malvern, PA 19355 on behalf of Tim Townes, Southdown Prop., Inc., 55 Country Club Dr., Downingtown, PA 19335 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with metals. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation former Bloomsburg Maintenance Facility, Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County. Apex Environmental, Inc., 269 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355 on behalf of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Avenue, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754 has submitted a Final Report concerning soil contaminated with BTEX, MTBE, cumene, naphthalene and pryrene and groundwater contaminated with lead, BTEX and MTBE. This Final Report is intended to demonstrate attainment of the Statewide Health Standard.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 3
The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation 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:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Fairway Shopping Center, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. Gilbert J. Marshall, P. G., Marshall Geoscience, Inc., 219 W. Main St., Trappe, PA 19426 on behalf of Don S. Ginsburg, Ginsburg Prop. Group, P. O. Box 605, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with no. 2 fuel oil. The Final report did not demonstrate attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was disapproved by the Department on November 8, 2004.
East Rockhill Township Spill Site, East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. Samuel Kucia, Environmental consulting, Inc., 500 E. Washington St., Norristown, PA 19401 on behalf of Steve Funk, East Rockhill Township, 1622 Ridge Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with petroleum. The Final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on November 3, 2004.
Tioga Pipe Supply Co., City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Darryl Borrelli, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, 401 City Ave., Suite 500, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 on behalf of David Keiser, Geaux Investment, Inc./Keiser, General Partnership, 2450 Wheatsheaf Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19137 has submitted a Remedial Investigation/Risk Assessment/Cleanup Plan Report concerning the remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The Remedial Investigation/Risk Assessment/Cleanup Plan Report was approved by the Department on November 2, 2004.
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation, Willistown Township, Chester County. Robert A. White and Paul Gruntmyer, Lewis Environmental Group, P. O. Box 639, Royersford, PA 19468 on behalf of Bryn Mawr Hospital, 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The Final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on October 22, 2004.
Blosinenski Farm, East Brandywine Township, Chester County. Michael S. Welsh, P. E. on behalf of Andrew Ruskay and Anthony Wilson, ACR Machine, Inc., 21 North 10th St., Coatesville, PA 19320 has submitted a Remedial Investigation Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with glass, metal and ash. The Remedial Investigation Report was approved by the Department on November 3, 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
GP3-38-03046: Reading Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 1467, Skippack, PA 19474) on November 9, 2004, for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants under GP3, in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.
GP6-67-03012: New Formprest, Inc. (52 North Ridge Avenue, York, PA 17403) on November 5, 2004, for Petroleum Dry Cleaning under GP6, in the City of York, York County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
43-315: Russell Standard Corp.--Mercer (1210 Perry Highway, Mercer, PA 16137) on October 30, 204, to operate three storage tanks in Springfield Township, Mercer 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
22-03052B: Harman Stove Co. (352 Mountain Road, Halifax, PA 17032) on November 9, 2004, to construct of two paint booths for a stove coating operation in Jackson Township, Dauphin County.
44-05014B: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) on November 9, 2004, to add a wet processing section to their existing crushing plant at their Hostetler Quarry in Armagh Township, Mifflin 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
17-305-051: Parkwood Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 552, Somerset, PA 15501) on November 4, 2004, to correct two (2) erroneous coal stockpile size designations in Burnside Township, Clearfield County.
19-00006B: Del Monte Corp. (6670 Low Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) on November 5, 2004, to operate two (2) 26.6 million BTU per hour natural gas/No. 6 fuel oil-fired boilers on a temporary basis, until March 5, 2005, in South Centre Township, Columbia County. The plan approval has been extended.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
37-306A: Atlantic States Materials of PA, Inc.--Taylor Run Mine (Route 108, Mercer, PA 16137) on October 31, 2004, for their sand and gravel processing facility in Scott Township, Lawrence County.
37-319A: Atlantic States Materials of PA, Inc.--Wampum Plant (Route 18, Mercer, PA 16137) on October 31, 2004, for their sand and gravel processing facility in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
36-05127: Martin Limestone, Inc. (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506-0550) on November 8, 2004, to operate their Burkholder Asphalt Plant in Earl Township, Lancaster County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-00383: Erie Hard Chrome, Inc. (1570 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16511) on November 4, 2004, for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for their hard chromium electroplating facility in the City of Erie, Erie County.
37-00321: New Castle Recycling, Inc. (215 Gardner Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101) on November 2, 2004 for a Natural Minor Permit to operate a scrap steel cutting operation in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
01-05017: Quebecor World Fairfield, Inc. (100 North Miller Street, Fairfield, PA 17320) on November 8, 2004, to operate their lithographic printing facility in Fairfield Borough, Adams County. The State-only Operating Permit was administratively amended to incorporate the provisions of Plan Approval No. 01-05017C. This is Revision No. 2.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-00132: Elk County Heat Treaters, Inc. (316 Battery Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857) on November 4, 2004, to revise their Natural Minor Operating Permit to note a transfer of ownership in St. Marys, Elk County.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); 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.
32991301. NPDES Permit No. PA0215228, DLR Mining, Inc., (3065 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701), to revise the permit for the Nolo Deep Mine in Buffington, Brushvalley, Cherryhill, and Pine Townships, Indiana County to add permit and subsidence control plan acres. Underground Acres Proposed 940, SCP Acres Proposed 462. No additional discharges. Permit issued November 8, 2004.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
56040102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249564. Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 51.3 acres. Receiving streams: Swamp Creek and Uts to Swamp Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received June 1, 2004. Permit issued: November 9, 2004.
Greensburg District Mining Office: R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
03020103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250074. Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Transfer of permit formerly issued to Alverda Enterprises, Inc., for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mining site located in South Bend Township, Armstrong County, affecting 20.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Big Run and Whiskey Run. Application received: August 19, 2004. Transfer permit issued: November 8, 2004.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
17000102 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0242888. Northern Son, Inc. (R. R. 6, Box 231, Kittanning, PA 16201). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine permit from Johnson Brothers Company. The permit is located in Bell Township, Clearfield County and affects 131.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries of Whiskey Run to Whiskey Run and unnamed tributaries of South Branch Bear Run to South Branch Bear Run, both to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received: June 5, 2002. Application returned: November 8, 2004.
14980101 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0238007. Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849). Renewal of an exiting bituminous surface mine permit in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County affecting 207.4 acres. Receiving streams: Sandy Run to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received: June 10, 2004. Permit issued: November 3, 2004.
17020106 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0243264. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger permit from Moravian Run Reclamation Co., Inc. The permit is located in Girard Township, Clearfield County and affects 169 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary A to unnamed tributary B to Deer Creek to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River to the Susquehanna River. Application received: July 27, 2004. Permit issued: November 3, 2004.
17950119 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0220221. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger permit from Moravian Run Reclamation Co., Inc. The permit is located in Pike Township, Clearfield County and affects 168 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries of Little Clearfield Creek, to Little Clearfield Creek, to Clearfield Creek, to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received: July 27, 2004. Permit issued: November 3, 2004.
17940116 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0219908. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine permit from Moravian Run Reclamation Co., Inc. The permit is located in Penn Township, Clearfield County and affects 247 acres. Receiving streams: Poplar Run. Application received: July 27, 2004. Permit issued: November 3, 2004.
17030115 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0243612. Hilltop Coal Company (12 Dutchtown Road, Houtzdale, PA 16651). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 199 acres. Receiving streams: Japling Run and unnamed tributaries, and unnamed tributary to Muddy Run. Application received: October 14, 2003. Permit issued: November 3, 2004.
17030103 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0243442. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650.) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 80.2 acres. Receiving streams: Hogback Run. Application received: June 23, 2003. Permit issued: November 3, 2004.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-1191.
33042805. Glen Gery Corporation (1166 Spring Street, P. O. Box 7001, Wyomissing, PA 19610) Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal shale operation in Oliver Township, Jefferson County affecting 10.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Beaver Run. Application received: August 4, 2004. Permit Issued: November 3, 2004.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
40040802. Bernard Golomb (1 McCullough Road, Plains, PA 18702), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Plains Township, Luzerne County affecting 1.0 acre. Receiving stream: Susquehanna River. Application received September 3, 2004. Permit issued November 8, 2004.
58040859. William C. Burchell (249B Harford Road, New Milford, PA 18834), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Meylert Creek. Application received September 10, 2004. Permit issued November 8, 2004.
58042806. Douglas G. Kilmer, (RR 1 Box 85K, Uniondale, PA 18470), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Harford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received September 22, 2004. Permit issued November 9, 2004.
58040801. RD Smith Flagstone (115 Montrose Terrace Park, Montrose, PA 18801), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres. Receiving stream: Pettis Creek. Application received January 2, 2004. Permit issued November 9, 2004.
40042803. Dotzel Trucking (1898 Slocum Road, Mountaintop, PA 18707), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Salem Township, Luzerne County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to the Susquehanna River. Application received June 21, 2004. Permit issued November 9, 2004.
58040849. Milan and Arvin Hibbard, (RR 1 Box 12C, Springville, PA 18844), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received August 6, 2004. Permit issued November 10, 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
Greensburg District Mining Office: R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
65044008. Brentzel Contracting, Inc. (217 Fifth Street, Irwin, PA 15642). Blasting activity permit for construction to instill underground utilities, located in North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County, with an expected duration of 180 days. Permit issued: November 9, 2004.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
28044045. Hempt Brothers, Inc., (205 Creek Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011) and Kesco, Inc., (127 Oneida Valley Road, Butler, PA 16001), construction blasting at PADOT SR 30-16 Highway Reconstruction in Guilford Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of May 31, 2005. Permit issued: November 9, 2004.
50044101. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Pole Barn in Rye Township, Perry County with an expiration date of November 30, 2005. Permit issued November 9, 2004.
22044102. Hall Explosives, Inc., (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting for Southpoint Meadows in Derry Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of December 30, 2005. Permit issued November 10, 2004.
35044103. Hayduk Enterprises, (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting for Wasko Project in Olyphant Borough, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of March 31, 2005. Permit issued November 10, 2004.
36044117. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for manure storage in Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2005. Permit issued November 10, 2004.
36044118. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting for Willow Wene Farm in West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 10, 2005. Permit issued November 10, 2004.
40044104. Hayduk Enterprises, (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting at Eagle Rock Resort in Black Creek, Hazle and North Union Townships, Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties with an expiration date of December 31, 2005. Permit issued November 10, 2004.
52044102. Hayduk Enterprises, (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting for Kintner Modular Homes in Greene Township, Pike County with an expiration date of December 31, 2005. Permit issued November 10, 2004.
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 should 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.
E15-718. Borough of Avondale, P. O. Box 247, Avondale, PA 19311, Avondale Borough, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To modify and maintain three reaches of stream as part of the White Clay Creek Restoration Project in Avondale Borough, Chester County (West Grove, PA USGS Quadrangle; N: 13.4 inches; W: 4.5 inches). Work will include the following activities:
1. To restore a 750-linear foot reach of Indian Run (CWF) between West State Street Bridge and its confluence with the East Branch of White Clay Creek by installing four treatment areas consisting of branch packing stabilization and boulder toe stabilization systems.
2. To restore a 225-linear foot reach of the East Branch of White Clay Creek (CWF) located immediately east of the terminus of Miller Drive by installing two treatment areas consisting of boulder toe stabilization system and tree revetment.
3. To restore a 2,034-linear foot reach of the East Branch of White Clay Creek between Third Street Bridge and SR 0041, by installing cross vane structures, j-hook structures, modifying the channels cross-section and relocating approximately 1,720-linear feet of channel to add sinuosity to a reach with a linear meander geometry using natural channel design methods.
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)).
E46-960. Penn Dot District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Cheltenham and Springfield Townships, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To rehabilitate, maintain, and reconstruct an approximately 10-mile segment of the Fort Washington Expressway (PA Route 309). The project has been divided into four design/construction sections (100, 101, 102 and 103) and the limit for the entire project is between Ogontz Avenue in Cheltenham Township (Germantown, PA, Quadrangle N: 14.6 inches; W: 5.0 inches) and Welsh Road (PA Route 63) in Lower Gwynedd Township (Ambler, PA, Quadrangle N: 14.2 inches; W: 13.9 inches) and traverses through Springfield, Upper Dublin, Whitemarsh, and Horsham Townships, Montgomery County. The project includes provisions for the construction of replacement wetlands and rehabilitating stream reaches at various locations along the Sandy Run in Springfield and Whitemarsh Townships with the construction of the first segment, Section 100, Permit No. E46-921.
This permit is for Section 102 and is the 3rd submission for the PA 309 Expressway Improvement Project. The limit of the work extends between Cheltenham Avenue (Germantown, PA, Quadrangle N: 14.6 inches; W: 5.0 inches) in Cheltenham Township to Hawes Lane (Germantown, PA, Quadrangle N: 19.3 inches; W: 10.2 inches) in Springfield Township.
The reconstruction and rehabilitation work in Section 102 includes the following activities:
1. To extend and maintain an existing 10-foot wide by 9.3-foot high single cell brick arch enclosure that carries an unnamed tributary to Tacony Creek (WWF) under SR 309 at Station 0+909. The enclosure will be extended approximately 20.3 feet by connecting a 10-foot by 10.5-foot single cell reinforced concrete box at downstream end. This extension will accommodate the proposed embankment of SR 309.
2. To extend and maintain an existing 12-foot wide by 12-foot high single cell reinforced concrete arch enclosure, that carries Tacony Creek (WWF) under SR 309 at Station 3+145. The enclosure will be extended approximately 8.4 feet by connecting a 12-foot by 12-foot single cell cast-in-place reinforced concrete box at the downstream end. This extension will accommodate the widening of the existing lanes and shoulder of S. R. 309.
3. To impact approximately 43 linear feet of the unnamed tributary to Tacony Creek (WWF) with the construction of the rock outlet protection for an 18-inch stormwater outfall pipe and restoration of the existing embankment to accommodate the widening of existing lanes and shoulders of SR 309 between Station 3+150 to Station 3+260.
4. To place fill and impact 0.03 acres of wetlands MLE22 (PFO) associated with the embankment fill accommodating the widening of SR 309 from Station 3+200 to Station 3+385. The work includes 0.01 acres of temporary impacts.
5. To impact approximately 440 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Tacony Creek and to divert the flow through the existing culverts which will be extended, associated with the Easton Road interchange and construction of Ramp C from Station 2+275 to Station 2+615. In addition, 0.12 acres of wetlands MLW17and MLW18 (PEM) will be impacted for the embankment fill at Station 2+275 to Station 2+330 and Station 2+430 to Station 2+490, respectively.
6. To place fill and impact 0.05 acres of wetlands MLE18 (PSS) for the construction of the retaining wall along the northbound side of S. R. 309 and the construction of the outlet for proposed drainage improvements at Station 4+180 to Station 4+340 and Station 4+340, respectively.
7. To place fill and impact 0.16 acre of wetlands MLW20 (PEM) and associated drainage channel on the southbound (SB) side associated with the realignment and widening of SR 309 through the area of Willow Grove Avenue from Station 4+000 to Station 4+230.
8. To impact approximately 125 linear feet of intermittent tributary to Wissahickon Creek (TSF) and adjacent floodplain and to expand the existing pond located at Shepherd's Pond Subdivision for the proposed stormwater management improvement located north of Station 4+375.
9. To impact 341 linear feet of intermittent tributary to Wissahickon Creek (TSF) on the southbound side and to impact 0.04 acre of associated wetlands (SWM-1 and SWM-2) for the construction of the stormwater management facility on the Karr Associated Property at Station 4+760 of SR 309.
10. To modify, improve and maintain approximately 829 linear feet of drainage channel for the stormwater management improvements at Stations 4+167 to 4+246 and 4+575 to 4+765 on the northbound side of SR 309 and Stations 5+037 to 5+102 and 5+297 to 5+446 associated with Paper Mill Road Interchange on Ramp F and Ramp G, respectively.
11. To extend and maintain an existing 6.2-foot diameter CMP enclosure, in and along an unnamed tributary to Wissahickon Creek (TSF) under SR 309 at Station 4+250. The enclosure will be extended approximately 8 feet at the downstream end. This extension will accommodate the widening of the existing lanes and shoulder of SR 309.
The project also includes relocation of a 30-inch water line for Aqua Pennsylvania that will temporarily impact 13 linear feet of stream channel and 0.18 acre of associated wetlands (MLE 18, PFO). General Permit No. 5 (DEP File No. GP054604356) will be authorized under separate cover to Aqua Pennsylvania for this activity.
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)).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E05-326. Colerain Township Supervisors, 3017 Centennail Road, Bedford, PA 15522 in Colerain Township, Bedford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To extend the concrete abutments and center pier of the existing Colerain Township Bridge No. 2 over Cove Creek (EV) at a site (Rainsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 5.4 inches; W: 4.9 inches) approximately 6,000 feet upstream from the SR 326 bridge crossing of Cove Creek in Colerain Township, Bedford County for the purpose of improving the bridge's carrying capacity.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E59-458. Nelson Township Authority, P. O. Box 100, Lakeview Drive, Nelson, PA 16940. Nelson Water Treatment Facility, in Nelson Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Elkland, PA Quadrangle N: 19 inches; W: .75 inches).
To construct, operate and maintain a river intake structure that would be submerged under the existing bed of the Cowanesque River, construction of a wet well within the floodway of the Cowanesque River and to construct a 35 foot by 60 foot pump station in the floodway of the Cowanesque River. The project will impact 270 square feet the Cowanesque River, which is designated as a Warm Water Fishery. This project is located at the intersection of SR 49 and Barney Hill Road. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E04-303. Rochester Borough, 300 West Park Road, Rochester, PA 15074-2252. Construct a boat dock in Rochester Borough, Beaver County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Beaver, PA Quadrangle N: 14.8 inches; W: 5.6 inches and Latitude: 49° 42` 23"--Longitude: 80° 17` 25"). To construct and maintain a boat dock along the left bank side of the Beaver River (WWF) (Beaver, PA Quadrangle N: 14.7 inches; W: 5.6 inches and Latitude: 40° 42` 21"--Longitude: 80° 17` 25") and a 28 ft. wide × 80 ft. long pole building in the left bank floodplain of the Beaver River (Beaver, PA Quadrangle N: 14.8 inches; W: 5.6 inches and Latitude: 49° 42` 23"--Longitude: 80° 17` 25"). The boat dock and pole building are located on the west side of Water Street between the Bridgewater and Rte. 68/51 bridges. To construct and maintain a 40 ft. × 40 ft. stage in the right bank floodplain of the Ohio River (WWF) (Beaver, PA Quadrangle N: 13.3 inches; W: 4.6 inches and Latitude: 40° 41` 54"--Longitude: 80° 16` 59"). The stage is located near river mile 25.3, on the east side of the Monaca/Rochester Bridge. All three sites are located in Rochester Borough, Beaver County.
E30-209. Greene County Board of Commissioners, 93 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Rehabilitate Greene County Bridge No. 60 in Center Township, Greene County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Rogersville, PA Quadrangle N: 2.2 inches; W: 10.6 inches and Latitude: 39° 53` 14"--Longitude: 80° 19` 32"). To (work authorized as stated on permit) rehabilitate and maintain the Greene County Covered Bridge No. 60 having a clear span of 43.5 feet and an underclearance of 9.7 feet across South Fork Tenmile Creek classified as a high quality warm water fishery located on T-424 at a point approximately 600 feet south of SR 21.
E30-210. Greene County Board of Commissioners, 93 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Rehabilitate Greene County Bridge No. 18 in Greene Township, Greene County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Garards Fort, PA Quadrangle N: 10.3 inches; W: 8.5 inches and Latitude: 39° 48` 24"--Longitude: 80° 03` 38"). To rehabilitate and maintain the Greene County Bridge No. 18 having a clear span of 67 feet and an underclearance of 7.5 feet across Whiteley Creek classified as a TSF located on T-604.
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.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-398, Robert W. Barr, 149 Weston Lane, Sarver, PA 16055. Barr Residence Driveway Crossing (Curtisville, PA Quadrangle N: 18.21 inches; W: 1.89 inches), in Buffalo Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District
To maintain a single span bridge having an approximate clear span of 20 feet, an instream length of 20 feet and a minimum under clearance of 5 feet constructed by authorization of Emergency Permit EP-10-04-604 at a point across Sarver Run (HQ-TSF) approximately 1,800 feet northwest of the intersection of SR 0228 and SR 0356, 200 feet south of Coal Hollow Road.
E33-222, PA Department of Transportation, District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Avenue, P. O. Box 429, Indiana, PA 15701-0429. SR 28, Section 513 Roadway Widening Project, in Pinecreek and Warsaw Townships, Jefferson County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To conduct the following activities associated with the realignment and widening of SR 28, Section 513 extending north of I-80:
1. Remove the existing culvert and to install and maintain a 127-foot long, 48-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe stream enclosure and fill 0.091 acre of adjoining wetland (Brookville, PA Quadrangle N: 11.5 inches; W: 2.4 inches).
2. Fill 0.091 acre of wetlands associated with widening of the roadway approximately 800 feet east of T-434 (Milliron Road) (Brookville, PA Quadrangle N: 11.2 inches; W: 3.3 inches).
Project includes use of the PA Department of Transportation's Jefferson County Wetland Mitigation Bank in Snyder Township for the total of 0.091 acre of wetland impact.
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Consho- hocken, PA 19428.
Certification Request Initiated By: Sunoco, Inc., 1801 Market Street, Ten Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA 19130-1699.
Project Description: The practice of ''Obstruction Leveling'' at the Marcus Hook Refinery facility's mooring area, as an interim maintenance practice will not violate water quality standards, provided the following conditions are met:
A. Any mechanically removed dredge material generated will be, transported and disposed of at the Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey.
B. A copy of the approved 401 WQC for disposal of dredge material at Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey will be provided prior to any maintenance dredging.
C. A copy of any sample results required by New Jersey as a condition of your 401 Water Quality Certification are to be submitted to: Chief, Soils and Waterways Section, Water Management, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Final Action on Request: Certification Granted
Certification Request Initiated By: Sunoco Logistics, 1801 Market Street, Ten Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA 19130-1699.
Project Description: The practice of ''Obstruction Leveling'' at the Hog Island Wharf facility's mooring area, as an interim maintenance practice will not violate water quality standards, provided the following conditions are met:
A. Any mechanically removed dredge material generated will be, transported and disposed of at the Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey.
B. A copy of the approved 401 WQC for disposal of dredge material at Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey will be provided prior to any maintenance dredging.
C. A copy of any sample results required by New Jersey as a condition of your 401 Water Quality Certification are to be submitted to: Chief, Soils and Waterways Section, Water Management, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Final Action on Request: Certification Granted
Certification Request Initiated By: Sunoco Logistics, 1801 Market Street, Ten Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA 19130-1699.
Project Description: The practice of ''Obstruction Leveling'' at the Point Breeze Wharves facility's mooring area, as an interim maintenance practice will not violate water quality standards, provided the following conditions are met:
A. Any mechanically removed dredge material generated will be, transported and disposed of at the Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey.
B. A copy of the approved 401 WQC for disposal of dredge material at Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey will be provided prior to any maintenance dredging.
C. A copy of any sample results required by New Jersey as a condition of your 401 Water Quality Certification are to be submitted to: Chief, Soils and Waterways Section, Water Management, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Final Action on Request: Certification granted.
Certification Request Initiated By: Sunoco, Inc., 1801 Market Street, Ten Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA 19130-1699.
Project Description: The practice of ''Obstruction Leveling'' at the Girard Point Wharf facility's mooring area, as an interim maintenance practice will not violate water quality standards, provided the following conditions are met:
A. Any mechanically removed dredge material generated will be, transported and disposed of at the Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey.
B. A copy of the approved 401 WQC for disposal of dredge material at Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey will be provided prior to any maintenance dredging.
C. A copy of any sample results required by New Jersey as a condition of your 401 Water Quality Certification are to be submitted to: Chief, Soils and Waterways Section, Water Management, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Final Action on Request: Certification granted.
Certification Request Initiated By: Sunoco Logistics, 1801 Market Street, Ten Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA 19130-1699.
Project Description: The practice of ''Obstruction Leveling'' at the Fort Mifflin Terminal facility's mooring area, as an interim maintenance practice will not violate water quality standards, provided the following conditions are met:
A. Any mechanically removed dredge material generated will be, transported and disposed of at the Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey.
B. A copy of the approved 401 WQC for disposal of dredge material at Weeks Marine--American Dredging Companies, Whites Basin Disposal Area, Logan Township, New Jersey will be provided prior to any maintenance dredging.
C. A copy of any sample results required by New Jersey as a condition of your 401 Water Quality Certification are to be submitted to: Chief, Soils and Waterways Section, Water Management, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Final Action on Request: Certification granted.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Application Announcement for the Recycling Markets Infrastructure Development Grant Applications for the 2005 Recycling Markets Infrastructure Development Grant (Grant) are now available from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified existing for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations that seek to purchase machinery or equipment that will result in increased consumption of recyclable materials recovered in this Commonwealth. The Department will accept Grant applications until 4 p.m. on March 4, 2005.
The success of recycling programs is directly related to demand for recyclable goods. Strong, profitable recycling based businesses are good for the environment and the economy in this Commonwealth. The grant aims to build strong markets for recycled materials in Pennsylvania by assisting existing businesses or non-profit organizations with increasing their use of recyclable materials in the production of finished products.
Applications for the 2005 grant program may be obtained by contacting Jeff Bednar, Bureau of Waste Management at (717) 787-7382 or by e-mail at jbednar@ state.pa.us or by visiting the Department's website at: http://www.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: Market Development).
Application Announcement for the Compost Infrastructure Development Grant Program Applications for the 2005 Compost Infrastructure Development Grant Program (Program) are now available from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Under the program, qualified existing and operating for-profit business entities and non-profit organizations in the Commonwealth will be awarded grants to increase the quantity of yard waste and/or food wastes collected in this Commonwealth. The goal of this program is to increase the quantity of organic materials collected and composted to further increase this Commonwealth's recycling rate. Applications for the grant program will be accepted by the Department until 4 p.m. on March 4, 2005.
The municipal waste stream consists of over 30% organic materials that could be recycled and diverted from the waste stream and managed by composting. These organic waste streams such as yard and food wastes can become a resource to compost facilities that use these materials as feedstocks. Composting of organic wastes helps to lessen the burden on landfill capacity and creates a beneficial soil conditioner that can be marketed.
Applications for the 2005 Program may be obtained by contacting Patricia Olenick, Bureau of and Waste Management at (717) 787-7382 or by e-mail at polenick@ state.pa.us. Applications are also available electronically on the Department's website at http://www.dep.state.pa.us (directLINK: Compost).
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-2110. Filed for public inspection November 24, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
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