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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.
GP3-67-03137: County Line Quarry, Inc. (P. O. Box 99, Wrightsville, PA 17368) on September 13, 2006, for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants under GP3 in Wrightsville Borough, York County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
GP5-30-00163A: CNX Gas Co. LLC (4000 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA 15129) on September 13, 2006, to install and operate a T & D Dehydrator, model TEG250 (.25 mmBtu/hr) and an Amine Plant boiler (8.25 mmBtu/hr) at their Green Hill Processing Plant at Center Township, Greene County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
GP-42-202: Belden and Blake--BWA Station (1950 Washington Street, State Route 394, Bradford, PA 16701) on September 30, 2006, for a natural gas fired compressor engine in Foster Township, McKean County.
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B relating to construction, modification and reactivation of air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
09-0019B: Miller and Son Paving, Inc. (887 Mill Creek Rd., Rushland, PA 18956) on September 14, 2006, to operate a replacement baghouse in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
28-05020C: T. B. Woods, Inc. (440 North 5th Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201-1778) on September 15, 2006, to construct a shake-out system and a no-bake sand reclamation system to be controlled by dedicated existing fabric collectors at their iron foundry in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
14-303-008: EBY Paving and Construction, Inc. (1001 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) on August 18, 2006, to construct and operate an oil-fired rotary drum mixer burner at their facility in Spring Township, Centre County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
04-00725A: Pennsylvania Biodiesel, Inc. (759 Northgate Circle, New Castle, PA 16105) on September 13, 2006, to install and operate a bio-diesel production facility in Potter Township, Beaver County. The facility will consist of loading and unloading stations for truck, rail and eventually barge; various storage tanks; a process building with reactors, centrifuges, and process tanks; a boiler house with No. 2 oil-fired boilers; a cooling tower; and a truck scale.
30-00099F: Allegheny Energy Supply Co., LLC (800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601) on September 14, 2006, to install a flue gas desulfurization on each of the three existing 5,766 mmBtu/hr Babcock and Wilcox boilers exhausting through three separate flues within a single stack at the Hatfield's Ferry Power Station in Monongahela Township, Greene County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
37-325A: Allegheny Mineral Corp.--Rose Point Plant (Mt. Hope Furnace Road, Porterville, PA 16051) on September 12, 2006, to construct a new Limestone processing facility (1,000,000 tons per year) in conjunction with three proposed new limestone mining operations in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. The facility will crush, screen, wash and stockpile and ship limestone. The facility will be subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. This is a State-only V facility.
24-016D: Keystone Powdered Metal Co. (251 State Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857) on September 13, 2006, for a plan approval to modify the solvent metal cleaning operation by changing from the use of Trichlorethylene to n-Proplyl Bromide in the City of Saint Marys, Elk County.
43-270A: CCL Container (One Llodio Drive, Hermitage, PA 16148-9015) on September 15, 2006, for minor modification of plan approval 43-270A in Hermitage City, Mercer County. This is a Title V facility.
25-069L: Engelhard Corp. (1729 East Avenue, Erie PA 16503) on September 14, 2006, to install a Nickel Plating process at their Erie facility in the City of Erie, Erie County.
43-344A: Hillcrest Memorial Park (230 East State Street, Sharon, PA 16148) on September 14, 2006, to construct an animal crematory in the City of Hermitage, Mercer County.
Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-0056: Honeywell International, Inc. (6100 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703-2716) on September 14, 2006, to operate a fluosulfonic acid manufacturing in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County.
09-0122: Arkema Inc. (2000 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) on September 18, 2006, to operate a thermal oxidizer in Bristol Township, Bucks County.
46-0054A: Abington Memorial Hospital (1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001) on August 23, 2006, to operate two emergency generators in Abington Township, Montgomery County.
46-0243: Upper Montgomery Joint Authority (P. O. Box 6, Pennsburg, PA 18073) on September 18, 2006, to operate a thermal fluid dryer in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
21-05042B: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (1001 Paxton Street, P. O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17104-3331) on September 14, 2006, to modify an existing hot mix asphalt plant at Silver Spring Quarry in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. This plan approval was extended.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
12-399-013A: GKN Sinter Metals, Inc. (P. O. Box 493, Emporium PA 15834) on September 1, 2006, to authorize the use of a different quench solution in the induction hardener and the use of two 0.15 mmBtu/hr natural gas burners in the draw furnace, and to extend the authorization to operate the induction hardener and draw furnace and air cleaning device (two-stage electrostatic precipitator) identified in the respective plan approval on a temporary basis until January 8, 2007, at the Barton Street Plant in Emporium Borough, Cameron County.
18-00009C: Clinton County Solid Waste Authority (P. O. Box 209, McElhattan, PA 17748) on September 8, 2006, to install a new landfill gas flare at a municipal waste landfill, and to operate the respective municipal waste landfill, which has been modified, on a temporary basis, until January 6, 2007, in Wayne Township, Clinton County. The plan approval has been extended.
19-320-005A: Press Enterprise, Inc. (3185 Lackawanna Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) on September 8, 2006, for the performance of VOC stack testing on a heatset web offset printing press and associated air cleaning device (a regenerative thermal oxidizer) in Scott Township, Columbia County. The deadline has been extended.
41-00005C: Lycoming Engines (652 Oliver Street, Williamsport PA 17701) on August 28, 2006, to construct and operate a perchloroethylene degreaser until December 31, 2006 in Williamsport, Lycoming County. The plan approval has been extended.
59-304-008G: ACP Manufacturing Co., LLC (P. O. Box 68, Blossburg, PA 16912) on September 14, 2006, to allow the use of biocides in a metal parts surface coating dip tank in Lawrence Township, Tioga County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
30-00148A: Dana Mining Co. of PA, Inc. (P. O. Box 1170, Morgantown, WV 26507) on 13 September 2006, to complete construction of their coal screening plant in Dunkard Township, Greene County. This plan approval was extended.
04-00724A: Duke Energy Field Services, LP (370 17th Street, Suite 2500, Denver, CO 80202) on 13 September 2006, to complete installation of a propane storage and delivery terminal at their Midland Plant in Industry Borough, Beaver County. This plan approval was extended.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
61-185C: Heath Oil Co. (State Route 8, Barkeyville, PA 16038) on July 31, 2006, for the post construction approval of the bulk storage terminal, tank wagon loading rack, and vapor balancing and burn off system in Barkeyville Borough, Venango County. This is a State-only facility.
Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-05044: Department of Public Welfare--Wernersville State Hospital (P. O. Box 300, Wernersville, PA 19565-0300) on September 13, 2006, to operate a hospital in South Heidelberg Township, Berks County. This operating permit was administratively amended to incorporate General Permit GP1-06-05044.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-00101: Esschem, Inc. Div. Justi Group, Inc. (4000 Columbia Avenue, P. O. Box 1139, Linwood, PA 19061) on September 14, 2006, to operate the facility acrylic polymers and monomers for medical devices and the cosmetic industry of a State-only Operating Permit in Lower Chichester Township, Delaware County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-05067: County of Berks (P. O. Box 520, Leesport, PA 19533-0520) on September 14, 2006, to operate five boilers at the county complex in Bern Township, Berks County. This is a renewal of State-only operating permit.
36-03050: Dorma Door Controls, Inc. (Dorma Drive, Reamstown, PA 17567) on September 12, 2006, to operate their door controls operation at their site in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Mark Wayner, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
56-00264: Svonavec, Inc. (150 West Union Street, Suite 201, Somerset, PA, 15501) on August 24, 2006, to operate a sandstone processing plant including three crushers, two screens, numerous conveyors, transfer points and storage piles and two diesel generator engines at their plant in Milford Township, Somerset County.
65-00661: Derry Construction Co., Inc. (527 Route 217, Latrobe, PA. 15650) on September 7, 2006, to operate a batch process hot mix asphalt concrete plant at the Salem Delmont Plant in Salem Township, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-00088: Industrial Papers, Inc. (140 East 16th Street, Box 6307, Erie, PA 16512) on September 15, 2006, to operate an industrial paper plant in Erie, Erie County.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104; Edward Braun, Chief, (215) 685-9476.
S06-004: Jeanes Hospital (7600 Central Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111) on September 13, 2006, to operate a hospital facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission source includes three 304 HP boilers and six emergency generators (one) 750 kW generators, one 400 kW generator, four generators less than 130 kW).
S06-006: Philadelphia Tramrail Co. (2207 East Ontario Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134) on September 13, 2006, to manufacture overhead cranes and hydraulic balers and compactors in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include includes three 1.75 mmBtu/hr No. 2 oil-fired space heaters and three painting stations with filters.
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 Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
03871303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213667. TJS Mining, Inc. (2340 Smith Road, Shelocta, PA 15774). To revise the permit for the Darmac No. 2 Deep Mine in Armstrong Township, Indiana County and Washington Township, Armstrong County to add underground and subsidence control plan permit acres for room and pillar mining. Underground Acres Proposed 69.2, SCP Acres Proposed 69.2. No additional discharges. Application received: April 6, 2006. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
30831303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0013511. Cumberland Coal Resources, LP (158 Portal Road, P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To revise the permit for the Cumberland Mine in Whiteley Township, Greene County to change the postmining land use to recreation and unmanaged natural habitat. Surface Acres Proposed 4.0. No additional discharges. Application received: September 15, 2004. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
30841316 and NPDES Permit No. PA 0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company (P. O. Box j, 1525 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, PA 15323). To revise the permit for the Bailey Mine and Prep Plant in Richhill Township, Greene County to change 122.48 underground permit acres from development mining to longwall mining and perform stream remediation activity to South Fork of Dunkard Fork that may be impacted by the longwall mining activity. No additional discharges. Application received: December 22, 2005. Permit issued: September 14, 2006.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
11960106 and NPDES No. PA0234176. M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7960). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 311.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Laurel Run, Laurel Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 15, 2006. Permit issued: September 12, 2006.
56950111 and NPDES No. PA0213225. Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc. (337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936). Revision of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine to add 108.5 acres to the permit area. Total SMP acres goes to 458.4. Also, to change the postmining land use from woodland to wildlife habitat in Shade Township, Somerset County. Receiving streams: UNTs to Shade Creek and Shade Creek classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Stonycreek SWI. Application received: June 13, 2006. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
03050102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250732. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, affecting 84.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Cowanshannock Creek to Allegheny River. Application received: June 3, 2005. Permit issued: September 12, 2006
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
14940101 and NPDES No. PA0219932. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Rush Township, Centre County, affecting 522.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Moshannon Creek to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 16, 2006. Permit issued: August 22, 2006.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
40663029T & R4. Northampton Fuel Supply Co., Inc. (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067). Transfer and renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Foster Township and Jeddo Borough, Luzerne County affecting 521.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Applications received: January 26, 2006. Transfer and Renewal issued: September 8, 2006.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
Permit No. 3369BSM32 and NPDES Permit No. PA0605824. General Refractories Company (225 City Avenue, Suite 14, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004). Renewal of NPDES Permit, Addison Township, Somerset County. Receiving stream: UNT to Casselman River classified for the following use: WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 19, 2006. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
66040801. Kevin Spencer (R. R. 2, Box 2370, Nicholson, PA 18446). Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County affecting 5.0 acres; receiving stream: none. Application received: January 13, 2004. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
64052803. Kevin Schrader (P. O. Box 262, Lake Como, PA 18437). Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Preston Township, Wayne County affecting 5.0 acres; receiving stream: none. Application received: April 6, 2005. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
58060824. Victor V. Caines (P. O. Box 244, Meshoppen, PA 18630). Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres; receiving stream: none. Application received: April 4, 2006. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
8275SM3C5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0117986. Martin Limestone, Inc. (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506). Renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Caernarvon and East Earl Townships, Lancaster County; receiving stream: UNT of Conestoga River. Application received: June 28, 2006. Renewal issued: September 13, 2006.
4873SM10A2C8 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595284. Codorus Stone & Supply Co., Inc. (135 Mundis Race Road, York, PA 17402). Renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Manchester Township, York County; receiving stream: UNT to Codorus Creek. Application received: July 17, 2006. Renewal issued: September 13, 2006.
21900301C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595055. EE Kough Sons (P. O. Box 134, Newville, PA 17241). Renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in North Newton Township, Cumberland County; receiving stream: UNT to Conodroguinet Creek. Application received: July 18, 2006. Renewal issued: September 13, 2006.
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.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
59064001. Geophysical Applications (113 East Chemung Place, Elmira, NY 14904). Blasting for Texas Creek Seismic Survey located in Tioga, Bradford and Lycoming Counties. Permit issued: September 7, 2006. Permit expires: November 7, 2006.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
15064003. Explo-Craft, Inc. (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380). Construction blasting at the Crane Site For Blasting Rock From Foundation Area in East Nantmeal Township, Chester County with an expiration date of December 30, 2006. Permit issued September 11, 2006.
36064011. ABEL Construction Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 476, Mountville, PA 17554), construction blasting at Crossgates VII Development in Manor Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of August 31, 2007. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
21064176. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201). Construction blasting for North Middle Spring Estates March 6, 2008. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
28064167. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201). Construction blasting for Greene Valley Estates in Greene Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of March 6, 2008. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
28064168. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201). Construction blasting for Rhine Manor in Greene Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of March 8, 2008. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
36064189. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603). Construction blasting for Brownstone Commons in West Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of September 15, 2007. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
36064190. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603). Construction blasting for Lausch Lane II in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of September 15, 2007. Permit issued: September 11, 2006.
13064103. DC Guelich Explosives, Inc. (R. R. 3 Box 125A, Clearfield, PA 16830). Construction blasting for Split Rock Development in Kidder Township, Carbon County with an expiration date of September 6, 2007. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
21064177. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Construction blasting for McCoy Interstate Park West in Dickinson and South Middleton Townships, Berks County with an expiration date of September 5, 2007. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
22064126. John W. Gleim, Jr., Inc. (625 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013). Construction blasting for Brookview Development in West Hanover Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of December 15, 2006. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
28064169. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201). Construction blasting for Highlands of Greene Village West in Greene Township, Franklin County with an expiration date March 6, 2008. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
36064191. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543). Construction blasting for a single dwelling in Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 30, 2006. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
46064131. Eastern Blasting Co., Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938). Construction blasting for Humboldt North in Hazle Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of September 7, 2007. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
40064132. Eastern Blasting Co., Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938). Construction blasting for Humboldt North road work in Hazle Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of September 7, 2007. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
52064131. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc. (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419). Construction blasting for Pocono Mountain Lake Forest in Delaware Township, Pike County with an expiration date of September 30, 2007. Permit issued: September 13, 2006.
21064178. Newville Construction Services, Inc. (408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241). Construction blasting for a single dwelling in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued: September 14, 2006.
39064111. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033). Construction blasting for Weber & Dale Tract Subdivision in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of September 30, 2007. Permit issued: September 14, 2006.
46064132. American Rock Mechanics, Inc. (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092). Construction blasting for Westport Farms in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of December 29, 2007. Permit issued: September 14, 2006.
21064179. Newville Construction Services, Inc. (408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241). Construction blasting for a home in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
21064180. Newville Construction Services, Inc. (408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241). Construction blasting for utilities on Meadowbrook Road in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
28064170. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013). Construction blasting for Kingswood Development in Guilford Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of September 30, 2007. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
39064112. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033). Construction blasting for Park Ridge in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of September 30, 2007. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
39064113. American Rock Mechanics, Inc. (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092). Construction blasting for Beck Warehouse in Hanover Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of December 29, 2006. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
39064114. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033). Construction blasting for Lehigh Industrial Park in Hanover Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of September 30, 2007. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
39064115. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419). Construction blasting for Whispering Farms Subdivision in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of September 12, 2007. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
48064124. Austin Powder Company (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122). Construction blasting for Quarry Hill Estates in Northampton Borough and Allen Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of September 8, 2007. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
48064125. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033). Construction blasting for Bethlehem Crossing III in Bethlehem and Lower Nazareth Townships, Northampton County with an expiration date of September 30, 2007. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
64064113. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431). Construction blasting for a storage building in Clinton Township, Wayne County with an expiration dated of September 10, 2006. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
64064114. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431). Construction blasting for Kernwood Development in Oregon Township, Wayne County with an expiration date of September 14, 2006. Permit issued: September 15, 2006.
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.
E15-727. Department of Transportation, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Wallace Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing timber beam bridge and to construct and maintain, in its place, a reinforced concrete box culvert across the North Branch of Indian Run (HQ-CWF). The proposed culvert will have a clear span of 18.0 feet and a minimum underclearance of approximately 4.0 feet. The proposed culvert will be depressed an additional 1 foot below the streambed to provide for fish passage. This work also includes placement and maintenance of associated riprap protection at the existing outfall pipe, and temporary sand bag cofferdam. The site is located just southwest of the intersection of Springton Road (SR 4021) and Indiantown Road (SR 4023) (Wagontown, PA, USGS Quadrangle N: 14.0 inches; W: 4.4 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northeast Regional Office, Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
E39-458. SK Development Company, Inc., 3312 Seventh Street, Whitehall, PA 18052. North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Spring Knoll Residential Subdivision: 1) a channel change consisting of rerouting a tributary of Fells Creek (CWF) having a drainage area of approximately 50 acres around an existing pond and the relocation consists of 75 feet of open channel and 490 feet of 30-inch diameter RCP stream enclosure; 2) a road crossing consisting of a 99-foot long, 42-inch diameter RCP with riprap apron, across a tributary to Fells Creek having a drainage area of approximately 34 acres; 3) an 8-inch diameter DIP waterline crossing of a tributary to Fells Creek; 4) a 15-inch diameter RCP stormwater crossing of a tributary to Fells Creek; and 5) an 18-inch diameter RCP outfall structure with a riprap apron in the floodway of a tributary to Fells Creek. The project is located on the northwest side of Oakland Road approximately 0.25 mile north of its intersection with Clearview Road (Cementon, PA Quadrangle N: 13.4 inches; W: 8.1 inches). (Subbasin: 2C)
E40-656. Thomas A. and Phyllis K. Regula, R. D. 1, Box 449, 508 Clinton Street, Dalton, PA 18414-0449. Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a dock/boathouse, having an areal coverage of approximately 2,888 square feet, in Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF). The structure will extend approximately 50 feet from the shoreline, and will have an overall width of approximately 64 feet. The permittee is required to provide mitigation by creating aquatic beds in the available area around the structure. The project is located at Pole No. 255 along SR 0415 (Lakeside Drive) (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 19.6 inches; W: 5.4 inches). (Subbasin: 5B)
E48-361. Nic Zawarski and Sons Developers, Inc., 1441 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Forks Township, Northampton County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a road crossing consisting of twin 8-foot by 8-foot reinforced concrete box culverts having a 6-inch culvert depression in a tributary to Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of providing access to a new section of Knollwood Estates planned residential development. The project is located on the north side of Zucksville Road, approximately 1,500 feet east of Bushkill Drive (Easton, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 17.0 inches; W: 16.1 inches). (Subbasin: 1F)
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
E28-333: Borough of Chambersburg, 100 South Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District
To construct and maintain a 8.0-foot wide, 100-foot span pedestrian bridge with an underclearance of 18-feet across Conococheague Creek (WWF); relocate and maintain a 10.0-foot wide 35-foot pedestrian bridge with an underclearance of 5 feet across Falling Spring Branch of Conococheague Creek (TSF); remove 50 feet of existing gabion wall and repair approximately 350 lineal feet of existing concrete retaining wall along the left downstream bank of Falling Spring Branch of Conococheague Creek (TSF), all for the purpose of enhancing the Village of Falling Spring (Chambersburg, PA Quadrangle N: 11.5 inches; W: 5.0 inches; Latitude: 39° 56` 18"; Longitude: 77° 39` 47") in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County.
E21-386: Richard Evans, 93 Millers Gap Road, Enola, PA 17025 in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 8.0-foot wide, 100-foot span pedestrian bridge with an underclearance of 18-feet across Conococheague Creek (WWF); relocate and maintain a 10.0-foot wide 35-foot pedestrian bridge with an underclearance of 5 feet across Falling Spring Branch of Conococheague Creek (TSF); remove 50 feet of existing gabion wall and repair approximately 350 lineal feet of existing concrete retaining wall along the left downstream bank of Falling Spring Branch of Conococheague Creek (TSF) all for the purpose of enhancing the Village of Falling Spring (Chambersburg, PA Quadrangle N: 11.5 inches; W: 5.0 inches; Latitude: 39° 56` 18"; Longitude: 77° 39` 47") in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County.
E22-506: Gaeton S. Mulea, 452 West Main Street, Elizabethville, PA 17023 in Elizabethville Borough, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To install and maintain a 100-foot long by 1.5-foot high segmented block retaining wall and place approximately 630 cubic yards of fill material along an unnamed tributary to Wiconisco Creek (WWF), just upstream of the Route 209 bridge (Elizabethville, PA Quadrangle N: 3.4 inches; W: 12.0 inches, Latitude: 32° 67` 98"; Longitude: 56° 57` 13") in Elizabethville Borough, Dauphin County. This is an after-the-fact permit, as the wall is already installed and permission was given to bring in the remaining fill material and to landscape over the affected area.
E36-796: Solanco School District, 121 South Hess Street, Quarryville, PA 17566 in Quarryville Borough, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove a 36-inch reinforced twin concrete pipe culvert, then to construct and maintain: 1) a 305-foot by 54-inch reinforced concrete pipe enclosure with a type EW-1 endwall energy dissipator and riprap rock apron; 2) two 15-inch reinforced concrete stormwater outfall pipes through the type EW-1 endwall; 3) an extension of two 18-inch reinforced concrete outfall pipes near South Hess Street; and 4) a type D-W headwall on the existing 48-inch corrugated metal pipe culvert under Park Avenue all in the South Fork of Big Beaver Creek (TSF) between South Hess Street and Park Avenue (Quarryville, PA Quadrangle N: 3.5 inches; W: 4.8 inches, Latitude: 39° 53` 39", Longitude: 76° 09` 33") in Quarryville Borough, Lancaster County. The applicant agrees to establish and maintain a 30-foot wide riparian buffer zone on approximately 520 linear feet of the South Fork of Big Beaver Creek (TSF) between Park Avenue and Second Street.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E14-487. Robert McGrail-Peasley, 2045 Runville Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. McGrail-Peasley Property, in Boggs Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 21.07 inches; W: 13.35 inches).
To construct and maintain: 1) 340-foot long by 2-foot wide by 2-foot high earthen berm on the top of the right bank of an UNT to Wild Cat Run for the purpose of protecting an earthen road from flood waters; 2) a wooden pedestrian bridge with a 19-foot clear span and 4-foot underclearance across Wild Cat Run located behind Robert McGrail-Peasley's home; and 3) a 20-foot long by 10-foot wide I-beam and wood plank decked bridge with a 7-foot clear span and a 3.5-foot underclearance to make a new road crossing near the upstream limit of the earthen berm, located 3,100 feet upstream of the intersection of Gum Stump Road and Runville Road (SR 144). This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E19-253. Angela K. Weatherill, 13 Evans Lane, Orangeville, PA 17859, 13 Creekside Castle, in Orange Township, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bloomsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 16.15 inches; W: 4.41 inches).
To: 1) jack an existing 28-foot long by 25-foot wide wooden one-story home 8 feet above the natural ground, and to construct, operate and maintain; 2) fifteen 16-inch by 16-inch concrete block core-filled columns to elevate the house with the two porches 8 feet above the ground and a set of wooden steps from each porch to the ground; 3) a 40-foot long by 3-foot 4-inch metal I-beam and wood deck catwalk extending from the porch by the driveway to the paved bridge ramp; 4) an at-grade 55-foot long by 25-foot wide concrete pad between the 15 piers and an at-grade 5-foot wide by 114-foot sidewalk-like scour protection along the land side of the 2-foot high existing flood wall that runs along the top of the right stream bank border of the property; 5) back-fill the eroded gullies in the yard with the material excavated from the pier foundation holes and the concrete slab areas; and 6) place 50 cubic yards of clean topsoil as needed in the yard to promote grass growth or gravel in the driveway after the flood washed away much of the yard and driveway surfaces, all of which is in the right 100-year floodway of Fishing Creek located 20 feet downstream of the abandoned right bridge approach that is located immediately below the new SR 487 bridge by the Creekside Restaurant.
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E63-585. Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106. To stabilize Mingo Creek in Carroll and Union Townships, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Monongahela, PA Quadrangle N: 14.9 inches; W: 15.5 inches and Latitude: 40° 12` 29"--Longitude: 79° 59` 05"). To construct and maintain 400 LF of stream stabilization and restoration in Mingo Creek (HQ-TSF). This project protects a bank supporting the Mon-Fayette Expressway from threatened erosion and starts 40 ft. downstream of SR 1087 (Ginger Hill Road).
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
EA05-007: Broad Top Township, 187 Municipal Road, Defiance, PA 16633 in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a passive AMD treatment system consisting of two limestone settling ponds and one conventional settling pond with associated conveyances on approximately 0.86 acre of the right floodway and floodplain of Sixmile Run (WWF), and to construct and maintain a 10.0-foot wide single span temporary bridge having a normal span of 34.0 feet and an underclearance of approximately 2.5 feet across Sixmile Run (WWF). The project will impact 212 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Sixmile Run (WWF) at a site approximately 625 west of the intersection of SR 1023 and SR 1036 (Saxton, PA Quadrangle N: 7.4 inches, W: 9.9 inches; Latitude: 40° 09` 57", Longitude: 78° 11` 41") in Broad Top Township, Bedford County
Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
EA51-022CO. Fairmont Park Commission, City of Philadelphia, 4231 North Concourse Drive, Memoial Hall West Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131-3719. City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To breach and remove the Rhawn Street Dam across Pennypack Creek (TSF, MF) for the purpose of restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The activity will improve migratory fish habitat by removing an impediment to upstream and downstream migratory routes. The dam is located approximately 500 feet south (500 feet upstream) of the Rhawn Street Bridge across Pennypack Creek in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. (Frankford, PA Quadrangle N: 40.5; W: -75.03.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Planning Grant Awards Under Section 901 of the Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces the following grants to counties under the Pennsylvania Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101, P. L. 556, section 901 and section 208 of the Waste Tire Recycling Act/Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Act (Act 190 of 1996).
Planning grants are awarded to counties for 80% of approved costs for preparing municipal waste management plans as required by Act 101, for carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analysis, including those related to siting, environmental mediation, education programs on pollution prevention and household hazardous waste and providing technical assistance to small businesses for pollution prevention. Grants may be awarded for feasibility studies and project development for municipal waste processing or disposal facilities, except for facilities for the combustion of municipal waste that are not proposed to be operated for the recovery of energy. All grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101 and the availability of moneys in the Recycling Fund.
Inquiries regarding the grant offerings should be directed to Sally Lohman, Chief, Waste Planning Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Act 101, Section 901 Planning Grants
Region County Applicant Project Description Grant Award Northwest Crawford Crawford County Recycling Study $34,620 Southcentral Berks Berks County Plan Revision $100,000 Southwest Allegheny Allegheny County Plan Revision $44,400
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Watershed of Glades Creek in Somerset County. Southwest Regional Office, Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will accept comments on the proposed TMDL developed for the watershed of Glades Creek in Somerset County. The TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Pennsylvania's 1996 303(d) list indicates which stream segments in the watershed are impaired. The listings of these segments were due to impairments caused by sedimentation.
There currently are no State or Federal in-stream numerical water quality criteria for sediment. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. The proposed TMDL sets allowable loadings of sediment in the watershed of Glades Creek. Sediment loadings were allocated among all land use categories present in the watershed. Data used in establishing this TMDL were generated using a water quality analysis model (AVGWLF) designed by the Pennsylvania State University.
The data and all supporting documentation used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. The proposed TMDL and information on the TMDL program can be viewed on the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). To request a copy of this TMDL, contact, Joe Boylan at 400 Waterfront Drive; Pittsburgh, PA 15222, joboylan@state.pa.us.
The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval. Written comments will be accepted at the previously noted address and must be received by November 13, 2006. A public meeting to discuss the technical merits of the TMDL will be held on October 26, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. at the Somerset REC Building, 223 Industrial Park Road; Somerset, PA 15501.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Foundry Run Watershed in Jefferson County Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Foundry Run Watershed in Jefferson County. The meeting will be held on October 4, 2006, at 3 p.m. at the Jefferson County Conservation District Office in Brookville, PA. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Foundry Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) lists due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 47438 Foundry Run 1.2 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 0.75 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. The effects of this are still present. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over the past 3 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 Ely Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Mining Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, eheferle@state.pa.us. Directions to the Jefferson County Conservation District Office can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The proposed TMDL for the Foundry Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previously noted address and must be postmarked by November 29, 2006. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 4 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2006. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Pine Run Watershed in Jefferson and Armstrong Counties The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Pine Run Watershed in Jefferson and Armstrong Counties. The meeting will be held on October 4, 2006, at 3 p.m. at the Jefferson County Conservation District Office in Brookville, PA. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, . Five stream segments in the Pine Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) lists 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 47327 Pine Run 5.5 47327 Pine Run 2.4 47327 Pine Run 1.7 47352 Nye Branch 3.8 47438 Caylor Run 0.9 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 0.75 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 heavily mined for coal in the late 19th and to the mid 20th centuries. The effects of this are still present. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over the past 3 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 Ely Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Mining Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191 eheferlestate.pa.us. Directions to the Jefferson County Conservation District meeting place can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The proposed TMDL for the Pine Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www. dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previously noted address and must be postmarked by November 29, 2006. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 4 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2006. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the North Branch Bear Creek Watershed in Butler County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the North Branch Bear Creek Watershed in Butler County. The meeting will be held on October 11, 2006, beginning at 2 p.m. at the USDA Service Center building in Butler, PA. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Thirteen stream segments in the North Branch Bear Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) lists 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 49118 North Branch Bear Creek 8.0 49124 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 2.6 49125 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 2.4 49127 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 1.0 49128 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 0.7 49129 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 0.5 49130 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 0.4 49132 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 1.8 49133 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 1.1 49134 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 0.5 49135 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 0.5 49136 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 0.4 64604 North Branch Bear Creek, UNT 0.7 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 0.75 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 heavily mined for coal in the late 19th and to the mid 20th centuries. The effects of this are still present. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over the past 5 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 Ely Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Mining Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, eheferlestate.pa.us. Directions to the USDA Service Center meeting place can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The proposed TMDL for the North Branch Bear Creek Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previously noted address and must be postmarked by November 29, 2006. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2006. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Little Scrubgrass Creek Watershed in Butler and Venango Counties The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Little Scrubgrass Creek Watershed in Butler and Venango Counties. The meeting will be held on October 11, 2006, beginning at 2 p.m. at the USDA Service Center building in Butler, PA. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Seven stream segments in the Little Scrubgrass Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) lists 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 51196 Little Scrubgrass Creek 7.9 51217 Little Scrubgrass Creek, UNT 2.23 51218 Little Scrubgrass Creek, UNT 0.84 51219 Little Scrubgrass Creek, UNT 1.98 51220 Little Scrubgrass Creek, UNT 0.65 51221 Little Scrubgrass Creek, UNT 0.14 51222 Little Scrubgrass Creek, UNT 0.96 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 0.75 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 heavily mined for coal in the late 19th and to the mid 20th centuries. The effects of this are still present. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over the past 20 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 Ely Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Mining Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, eheferle@state.pa.us. Directions to the USDA Service Center meeting place can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The proposed TMDL for the Little Scrubgrass Creek Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previously noted address and must be postmarked by November 29, 2006. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2006. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-1912. Filed for public inspection September 29, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]
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