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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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Mark Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
39-310-037GP3: HB Mellott Estate, Inc. (100 Mellott Drive, Suite 100, Warfordsburg, PA 17267) on September 17, 2007, to construct and operate a Portable Crushing Operation with watersprays at their site at Eastern Industries Whitehall Quarry in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
GP3-36-03171A: Brandenburg Industrial Service Co. (2217 Spillman Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015) on September 24, 2007, for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants under GP3 in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.
GP4-67-05032: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Operations, Inc. (1425 Eden Road, York, PA 17402) on September 24, 2007, Burn Off Ovens under GP4 in Springettsbury Township, York County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
32-00391: The CNX Gas Co., LLC (100 Evergreen Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370) on September 18, 2007, to operate the following equipment under the provisions of General Permit No. 5, ''Natural Gas Production Facilities'' at the Nittany IP Station in Young Township, Indiana County.
* One 145 bhp Caterpillar lean burn, natural gas-fired engine, model no. 3306NA.
* One 400 bhp Waukesha lean burn, natural gas-fired engine, model no. F18GL-VGS-LE.
32-00392: The CNX Gas Co., LLC (100 Evergreen Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370) on September 24, 2007, to operate the following equipment under the provisions of General Permit No. 5, ''Natural Gas Production Facilities'' at the Nittany HP Station in Young Township, Indiana County.
* One 194 bhp Caterpillar lean burn, natural gas-fired engine, model no. TA LCR.
* One 400 bhp Waukesha lean burn, natural gas-fired engine, model no. F18GL-GL-VGS LE.
65-00955: Dominion Resources Services, Inc. (1201 Pitt Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) on September 20, 2005, to operate one 633 bhp Caterpillar lean burn natural gas-fired compressor engine, Model No. G3508TALE, at the Merwin Compressor Station in Washington Township, Westmoreland 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.
46-0166A: M & M Stone Co. (460 Indian Creek Road, Harleysville, PA 19438) on September 20, 2007, to operate a replacement baghouse in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
01-05016I: ISP Minerals, Inc. (P. O. Box O, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214-0914) on September 17, 2007, to operate a stone crushing and coloring facility in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
65-00982A: T. W. Phillips Gas and Oil Co. (205 North Main Street, Butler, PA 16001) on September 24, 2007, to operate the Elder Farm natural gas compressor station in Derry Township in Westmoreland County.
32-00266B: Evergreen Landfill, Inc. (P. O. Box 195, Route 119N, Luciousboro Road, Coral, PA 15731) on September 25, 2007, for the Phase III landfill expansion project to increase capacity by 4.56 million tons up to 7.3 million tons in Center and Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County.
The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Plan Approval to Evergreen Landfill, Inc. for the Phase III landfill expansion project at the Evergreen as currently configured. Evergreen landfill has a waste capacity of approximately 2.75 million tons. The Phase III expansion is expected to increase that capacity by 4.56 million tons up to 7.3 million tons. Though the landfill will be larger, Evergreen has not forecasted an increase in the rate at which waste is accepted at the Landfill in Center and Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County.
65-00980A: Delmont Quality Limestone, LLC (200 Neville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15225-0347) on September 25, 2007, for a plan approval issued effective September 25, 2007, to allow the construction and operation of a Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plant to be located in Washington Township, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
62-017P: United Refining Co. (15 Bradley Street, Warren, PA 16365) on September 18, 2007, to modify Boiler No. 4 to install flue gas recirculation in City of Warren, Warren County. This is a Title V facility.
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.
09-0188: Gamesa Wind PA, LLC (400 Gamesa Drive, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) on September 17, 2007, to operate a new wind generator in Falls Township, Bucks County.
15-0078D: Centocor, Inc. (200 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355) on September 18, 2007, to operate an electric generator in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
23-0024D: Hanson Aggregates PA, Inc. (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044) on September 18, 2007, to operate two baghouses in Middletown Township, Delaware County.
15-0078B: Centocor, Inc. (200 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355) on September 18, 2007, to operate two natural gas fired boilers in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
15-0078C: Centocor, Inc. (200 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355) on September 18, 2007, to operate two emergency generators in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
09-0102B: Clean Earth of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (7 Steel Road East, Morrisville, PA 19067) on September 19, 2007, to operate an increase of the limits on emission in Falls Township, Bucks County.
9-0102A: Clean Earth of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (7 Steel Road East, Morrisville, PA 19067) on September 19, 2007, to operate a diesel driven screen in Falls Township, Bucks County.
09-0180: White Engineering Surfaces Corp. (One Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 18940) on September 21, 2007, to operate a batch degreaser in Newtown Township, Bucks County.
09-0180A: White Engineering Surfaces Corp. (One Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 18940) on September 21, 2007, to operate a dust collector in Newtown Township, Bucks County.
46-0161B: Reading Materials, Inc. (2052 Lucon Road/P. O. Box 1467, Skippack, PA 19474) on September 21, 2007, to operate a hot asphalt Plant in Lower Pottsgrove Township.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Mark Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
48-306-012: Northampton Generating Co., LP (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067) on September 18, 2007, to utilize tire-derived fuel in the existing circulating fluidized bed boiler in Northampton Borough, Northampton County.
48-399-056: Minrad, Inc. (3950 Sheldon Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017) on September 18, 2007, to construct pharmaceutical production equipment and associated air cleaning devices (thermal oxidizer followed by a packed tower scrubber) in Hanover Township, Northampton County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
07-03049A: A.P. Green Refractories, Inc. (400 Fairway Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108) on September 24, 2007, to operate a refractory manufacturing facility in Greenfield Township, Blair County. This plan approval was extended.
38-05004A: Kountry Kraft, Inc. (P. O. Box 570, Newmanstown, PA 17073-0570) on May 7, 2007, to install a new spray booth to apply stains at the existing custom cabinet manufacturing facility in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County. This plan approval was extended.
67-05079A: York Building Products Company, Inc. (1020 North Hartley Street, P. O. Box 1708, York, PA 17405) on August 24, 2007, to replace the existing fabric filter baghouse at their existing asphalt plant in Jackson Township, York County. This plan approval was extended.
67-05083: Conectiv Mid-Merit, LLC (P. O. Box 6066, 92 DC 72, Newark, DE 19714-6066) for construction of a combined cycle electric generating facility to be in Peach Bottom Township, York County, off Atom Road, along Pikes Peak Road, approximately 1 mile northeast of the Borough of Delta.
Plan Approval 67-05083 was originally issued on January 5, 2007. The plan approval has been modified as follows:
Fuel Oil Sulfur Content
The liquid distillate fuel oil fired in the combustion turbines is required to be ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) with a maximum sulfur content of 15 ppm (as defined by ASTM Standard D975 Table 1). The original air quality modeling was done using low sulfur diesel (0.05 wt% S) and predicted possible impacts on the Class I areas during firing of fuel oil. A plan approval condition had been included to limit maximum daily fuel oil firing to prevent visibility impacts at the Class I areas. The requirement to use ULSD (0.0015 wt% S) allows increased daily firing of fuel oil. The daily maximum fuel oil firing limits have been changed to reflect the use of ULSD. The annual limit for oil-fired operation has not changed.
40 CFR Part 60 Subpart KKKK Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines
The requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK had been incorporated into the plan approval. The NOx limit for natural gas firing was incorrectly designated as 25 ppm and has now been corrected to 15 ppm. The NOx limits in the plan approval modification are as follows:
Fuel type NOx Emission Limit Natural Gas 15 ppm at 15% O2 or 0.43 lb/MW-hr of useful output Oil 42 ppm at 15% O2 or 1.3 lb/MW-hr of useful output Ammonia Slip
The 5 ppmvd 1-hour limit restriction in the plan approval has been replaced with a 5 ppmvd 24-hour rolling block average and a 7 ppmvd 3-hour rolling block average, volume corrected to 15% oxygen. Conectiv is proposing to use a continuous emissions monitor to ensure compliance with the ammonia slip limit.
EMISSIONS TESTING Section E, SG01, Condition No. 018 has been revised as follows:
Within 60 days after achieving the maximum firing rate, but not later than 180 days after start-up and, if warranted and requested by the Department based on the results of initial testing, each subsequent year of temporary operation thereafter, the permittee shall demonstrate compliance with each of the emission limits established in Conditions No. 001, No. 002, No. 009 and No. 010 above and opacity, as per 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, 40 CFR Part 60 and Title IV.Further testing will be required in the operating permit. The schedule will be determined based on the emissions testing and CEM data collected during temporary operation.
SUBPART GG Subpart GG has been replaced by the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK. Section E, Condition No. 026 has been revised to remove reference to Subpart GG.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
19-320-005A: Press Enterprise, Inc. (3185 Lackawanna Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) on September 18, 2007, to extend the authorization to operate an eight color heatset web offset lithographic printing press on a temporary basis to January 16, 2008, in Scott Township, Columbia County. The plan approval has been extended.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
10-062C: Slippery Rock University (1 Morrow Way, Maintenance Center, Slippery Rock, PA 16057) on September 30, 2007, to modify boiler No. 3, in Slippery Rock Borough, Butler County.
10-349B: Recmix of PA, Inc.--Ivy Wood Plant (725 Saxonburg Boulevard, Saxonburg, PA 16056) on September 30, 2007, to construct a natural gas fired thermal heater and dryer, in Clinton Township, Butler County.
Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Norman Frederick, Facilities Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2531.
39-00004: Mack Trucks, Inc. (7000 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA 18062) on September 18, 2007, to administratively amend the respective operating permit to incorporate the sources and conditions established in Plan Approval No. 39-318-117 at their facility in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
48-00009: Victaulic Co.--America (4901 Kesslersville Road, Easton, PA 18042) on September 12, 2007, to operate a Facility Title V Operating Permit in Forks Township, Northampton 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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
09-00091: Columbia Lighting, Inc. (1119 Beaver Street, Bristol, PA 19007) on September 20, 2007, for renewal of a State-only, Natural Minor Operating Permit in Bristol Borough, Bucks County. The facility manufactures, powder coats and assembles commercial lighting fixtures. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
23-00095: Norquay Technology, Inc. (800 West Front Street, Chester, PA 19016) on September 20, 2007, for renewal of a State-only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in City of Chester, Delaware County. The facility manufactures custom and specialty chemicals. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Mark Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
39-00077: Puritan Products, Inc. (2290 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017) on September 1, 2007, to issue a State-only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for operation of a chemical blending and packaging operation at their facility in the City of Bethlehem, Lehigh County.
35-00003: General Dynamics OTS (156 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505) on September 21, 2007, to issue a State-only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for operation of boilers, furnaces and paint spray booths at their facility in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-03124: James Hardie Building Products, Inc. (318 June Avenue, Excelsior Industrial Park, Blandon, PA 19510-9566) on September 19, 2007, to operate their fiber cement siding manufacturing plant in Maidencreek Township, Berks County.
06-05090: Chiyoda America, Inc. (P. O. Box 470, Morgantown, PA 19543-0470) on September 18, 2007, to operate a graphic arts printing operation controlled by two thermal oxidizers in Caernarvon Township, Berks County. This is a renewal of the State-only operating permit.
36-05144A: Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Company of PA, Inc. (198 West Liberty Street, P. O. Box 897, Lancaster, PA 17608-0897) on September 19, 2007, to operate their tobacco leaf processing plant in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County.
67-03136: Service Tire Truck Center, Inc. (3403 Concord Road, York, PA 17402) on September 20, 2007, to operate a truck retreading process in Springettsbury Township, York County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
65-00946: Dominion Peoples (D. L. Clark Building, Suite 400, 501 Martindale Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212) on August 30, 2007, for a compressor engine for natural gas transmission and fugitive VOC emissions at their West Fairfield Station in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-00943: Serv All Concrete, Inc. (P. O. Box 1438, Erie, PA 16512) on September 17, 2007, to issue an amendment of a State-only Operating Permit to change the name of permit contact and responsible official, change the tax identification and to correct a typographical error related to recordkeeping in the City of Erie, Erie County.
43-00324: John Flynn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.--Hermitage (2630 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148) on September 19, 2007, for a Natural Minor Permit to operate a natural gas fueled crematory in the City of Hermitage, Mercer County. The significant sources are one crematory (primary chamber) and an afterburner.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
09-00001: Avery Dennsion--Fasson Roll Division (35 Penn AM Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951-2434) on September 20, 2007, an administrative amendment of the Title V Operating Permit to incorporate Plan Approval 09-0001A in Richland Township, Bucks County. One coater (Source 116) from the plan approval has been installed and will be incorporated into the operating permit. Administrative Amendment of Title V Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
56040103 and NPDES No. PA0249581. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to request a variance to conduct mining and blasting activities within 100 feet of T-311 and for a permit boundary correction to add 19.0 acres for additional mining. Total SMP acres go from 55.8 to 74.8 in Southampton Township, Somerset County. Receiving streams: UNTs to North Branch Jennings Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received March 15, 2007. Permit issued September 14, 2007.
56970103 and NPDES No. PA0234524. Marquise Mining Corporation, 3889 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA 15905, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 308.9 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Stonycreek River; UNT to Fallentimber Run; Fallentimber Run classified for the following uses: all CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Borough Municipal Authority. Application received August 17, 2007. Permit issued September 12, 2007.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001. Revision permit to add a variance for Rensel Road (TR 632) to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Madison Township, Armstrong County, affecting 288 acres. Receiving streams: Mahoning Creek and UNTs to Mahoning Creek. Revision application received July 18, 2007. Revision permit issued September 21, 2007.
26970106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202061. T. L. Hill Coal Company, R. D. 3, Box 690A, Uniontown, PA 15401. Permit renewal issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mine located in Georges Township, Fayette County, affecting 243.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to York Run, York Run, Georges Creek, Monongahela River. Application received July 13, 2007. Renewal issued September 21, 2007.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
33990101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227951. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001. Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Winslow Township, Jefferson County affecting 127.8 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Soldier Run and Soldier Run. Application received July 24, 2007. Permit Issued September 13, 2007.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
17070104 and NPDES No. PA0256501. Forcey Coal, Inc., P. O. Box 225, Madera, PA 16661. Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Bigler and Beccaria Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 50.0 acres. Receiving streams: Banian Run and UNT to Banian Run to Muddy Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 8, 2007. Permit issued September 11, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
49860102R3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224413. Farragut Anthracite Company, 100 Lehigh Avenue, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851, renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and disposal operation in Coal and Zerbe Townships, Northumberland County affecting 814.6 acres, receiving stream: Shamokin Creek. Application received September 19, 2006. Renewal issued September 17, 2007.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
43050801. Advanced Contracting & Cartage, Inc., 4572 Greenville-Sandy Lake Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153. Transfer of an existing small noncoal operation from Ron Wagler Excavating in Lake Township, Mercer County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Little Shenango River. Application received August 22, 2007. Permit Issued September 17, 2007.
33070805. Edward B. Hoffman, 2376 Egypt Road, Brockway, PA 15824. Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal operation in Warsaw Township, Jefferson County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Bushley Run. Application received August 7, 2007. Permit Issued September 17, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
58060869. Jason W. Rozell, P. O. Box 78, South Montrose, PA 18843, commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Franklin Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 4, 2006. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
52072801. Schmalzle Construction Co., Inc., 109 Alex Road, Hawley, PA 18428, commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Blooming Grove Township, Pike County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received June 15, 2007. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
58070837. Jerry Knight, R. R. 3, Box 88, Montrose, PA 18801, commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Franklin Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received June 21, 2007. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
58070838. Robert A. Stankiewicz, R. R. 2, Box 147, Kingsley, PA 18826, commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received June 27, 2007. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
58070839. Levi A. Ransom, R. R. 1, Box 1177, Nicholson, PA 18446, commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received July 2, 2007. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (43 P. S. §§ 151--161); and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124 (relating to blasting activity permits). Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
21074162. Douglas Explosives, Inc., P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866-0077, blasting activity permit issued for residential development in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is September 12, 2008. Permit issued September 11, 2007.
01074115. Newville Construction Services, Inc., 408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241-9424, blasting activity permit issued for pool/pond development in Freedom Township, Adams County. Blasting activity permit end date is September 11, 2008. Permit issued September 13, 2007.
01074116. Newville Construction Services, Inc., 408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241-9424, blasting activity permit issued for utility development in Tyrone Township, Adams County. Blasting activity permit end date is September 11, 2008. Permit issued September 13, 2007.
28074147. M & J Explosives, Inc., P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013-0608, blasting activity permit issued for residential development in Antrim Township, Franklin County. Blasting activity permit end date is September 30, 2008. Permit issued September 13, 2007.
56074002. Spangler Explosives Company, 740 Brush Creek Road, Fairhope, PA 15538, blasting activity permit issued for windmill construction in Northampton Township, Somerset County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 30, 2007. Permit issued September 17, 2007.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
42074006. Minard Run Oil Co., Inc., P. O. Box 18, 609 South Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701-3977. Blasting activity permit for gas and oil exploration in Corydon Township, McKean County. This blasting activity permit will expire on September 19, 2008. Application received September 18, 2007. Application issued September 19, 2007.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
17074017. Triangle Construction, 1076 East Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, construction blasting for Phoenix Paradise Hills M & W Project located in Benner Township, Centre County. Permit issued September 17, 2007. Permit expires October 17, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
15074118. Horst Drilling & Blasting, Inc., 141 Ranck's Church Road, New Holland, PA 17557, construction blasting for Charlestown Meadows Development in Charlestown Township, Chester County with an expiration date of December 10, 2007. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
15074119. M & J Explosives, Inc., P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013, construction blasting for Eagle View Lot 10 and 11 Development in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County with an expiration date of September 30, 2008. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
360741100. Keystone Blasting Service, 381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543, construction blasting for Summit of Stone Mill Development in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
39074126. Austin Powder Company, 25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122, construction blasting for Carpenter Building Addition in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of September 18, 2008. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
45074152. Explosive Services, Inc., 7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431, construction blasting for Castle Rock Acres Development in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of September 30, 2008. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
45074153. Explosive Services, Inc., 7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431, construction blasting for hole for septic tank at Lake Valhala in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of September 17, 2008. Permit issued September 19, 2007.
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 Northeast Regional Office: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
E64-250. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 4-0, P. O. Box 111, Scranton, PA 18501. Dyberry Township, Wayne County, United States Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing temporary structure and to construct and maintain a single-span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge, having a clear normal span of 56.6 feet and an underclearance of 8.0 feet, across Big Brook (HQ-CWF, MF). The previous flood-damaged structure was removed and the temporary bridge was constructed under Emergency Permit EP6403401. The project is located along SR 0191, Section 673, Segment 0640, Offset 0799, approximately 1 mile upstream of the confluence of Big Brook and Dyberry Creek (Aldenville, PA Quadrangle N: 4.0 inches; W: 2.0 inches).
E64-269. Evgueni A. Sosunov and Natalia N. Egorova, 126 Gordon Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628. Damascus Township, Wayne County, United States Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To modify and maintain an existing 0.05-acre pond with work consisting of increasing the depth to a maximum of 10-feet and expanding the surface area to approximately 0.29 acre. The work will include the construction of a nonjurisdictional dam. The project is located on the west side of Church Road approximately 0.5 mile north of its intersection with Galilee Road (Galilee, PA Quadrangle N: 21.6 inches; W: 2.9 inches). (Subbasin: 01A)
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
E21-387: Department of Transportation Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103, Monroe Township, Cumberland County and Carroll Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To replace the SR 2011 bridge over the Yellow Breeches Creek involving the following:
(1) To remove a three span bridge, having a total span of 142 feet and an underclearance of 8 feet, to construct and maintain a three span bridge, having a total span of 200-feet and an underclearance of 6.5 feet, carrying SR 2011, Section 005 over Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF) at a point located just downstream of the existing SR 2011 Bridge Crossing of the Yellow Breeches Creek (Mechanicsburg, PA Quadrangle; N: 4.14 inches; W: 4.04 inches, Latitude 40° 08` 52"; Longitude 77° 01` 44") in Monroe Township, Cumberland County and Carroll Township, York County. This permit also authorizes the installation of a temporary causeway for the purpose of constructing the new bridge and removing the old bridge.
(2) To remove an existing 30 lineal-foot box culvert having a span of 16.0 feet and an underclearance of 5.5-feet, to construct and maintain 55 lineal-foot box culvert, having a width of 14.3 feet and an underclearance of 4.0 feet, carrying SR 2011, Section 005 over a mill race of the Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF) at a point located approximately 50 feet downstream of the existing box culvert under SR 2011 (Mechanicsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 4.05 inches; W: 4.08 inches, Latitude 40° 08` 51"; Longitude 77° 01` 46") in Monroe Township, Cumberland County and Carroll Township, York County.
(3) The project will result in 0.09-acre of permanent wetland impact (0.03 acre PFO, 0.03 acre PEM/PSS and 0.03-acre PEM/PFO), which will be mitigated through the creation of a minimum of 0.015-acre of replacement wetlands. An additional 0.05 acre of wetlands will be temporarily impacted by causeway construction and silt fence installation. These temporary impacts will be restored upon completion of the project.
E22-507: Palm Development, Inc. 10 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033-1472, ''Wilshire Estates'' in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 8.42` by 6.25` CAP arch culvert over a UNT to Nyes Run (tributary to Beaver Creek-WWF) for public street ''Hampden Court;'' a 24" circular TP culvert through PEM wetlands associated with UNT to Nyes Run for ''Royal Avenue (north);'' a 23` by 8` CAP low profile arch open bottom culvert over UNT to Nyes Run for ''Royal Avenue (south);'' a 31`9" by 10`2" CAP arch culvert over UNT to Nyes Run for ''Royal Court;'' to fill in .108 acre PEM wetlands for ''Gallo Way'' crossing; to fill in .033 acre PEM wetlands for ''Pamela Road'' crossing; a 42" circular TP culvert through UNT to Nyes Run for ''Gallo Way (east);'' to fill in .027 acre PEM wetlands for sanitary sewer pump station (northeast corner of development); and to temporarily impact .003 acre PEM wetlands for sewer connection on Gallo Way. Total permanent wetland impact to .554 acre; total temporary wetland impact to .169 acre. Onsite mitigation is proposed for 1.16 acre (PFO).
E44-130: John J. Peachey, 209 Sawmill Road, Reedsville, PA 17084 in Armagh Township, Mifflin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 13.3-foot wide single span bridge having a normal span of 50.0-feet, an underclearance of 4.8-feet and a hydraulic opening of 234-square feet across Laurel Creek (HQ-CWF); and to install and maintain 175-feet of 6-foot high rock gabion baskets along the bank of Laurel Creek (HQ-CWF). The project is located off of Old 322 West towards Mt. Pleasant, on Little Valley Road at the end of the roadway (Burnham, PA Quadrangle N: 18.88 inches; W: 16.19 inches, Latitude: 40° 43` 40"; Longitude: 77° 36` 42") in Armagh Township, Mifflin County.
E21-398: Hampden Township Sewer Authority, 230 South Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, Hampden Township, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove the existing pump station and then to construct and maintain a 25-foot long by 20-foot wide new pump station building and associated improvements in order to improve the condition located along the left bank's floodplain of Conodoguinet Creek (Harrisburg, West, PA Quadrangle N: 0.75 inch; W: 13.3 inches, Latitude: 40° 15` 07"; Longitude: 76° 58` 01") in Hampden Township, Cumberland County.
E07-416: Department of Transportation Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Logan Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District
To realign and widen approximately 5,100 feet of SR 1021 (Park Avenue), Section PAI between SR 0036 (Logan Boulevard) and SR 1009 (Frankstown Road) involving the following activities associated with Brush Run (WWF) and UNTs to Brush Run (WWF), all in Logan Township, Blair County:
1. To remove an existing single span reinforced concrete slab bridge having a total span of 25.0 feet, a width of 43.0 feet and a minimum underclearance of 4.0 feet (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 16.50 inches; W: 2.82 inches, Latitude: 40° 27` 57.0"; Longitude: 78° 23` 43.0") carrying Pine Street over Brush Run;
2. To construct and maintain a single span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge having a total span of 85.7 feet, a width of 94.5 feet and a minimum underclearance of 6.3 feet (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 16.6 inches; W: 2.9 inches, Latitude: 40° 27` 59.6"; Longitude: 78° 23` 43.9") carrying SR 1021, Section PAI over Brush Run at a location approximately 260 feet upstream of the Pine Street crossing of Brush Run;
3. To relocate and maintain a UNT to Brush Run in a 300-foot long channel and to construct and maintain two minor road crossings of the UNT with one 48-inch by 50-foot long RCP and one 42-inch by 74-foot long RCP (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 16.7 inches; W: 2.8 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 0.1"; Longitude: 78° 23` 41.9") resulting in 338 feet of perennial stream impact;
4. To remove approximately 556 linear feet of existing pipe in a UNT to Brush Run and replace and maintain it with one 21-inch by 74-foot long CMP and one 36-inch by 918-foot long CMP (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 16.9 inches; W: 2.5 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 4.9"; Longitude: 78° 23` 33.9");
5. To relocate and maintain a UNT to Brush Run in an 18-inch by 26-foot long RCP connecting to a proposed stormwater sewer (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 16.9 inches; W: 2.5 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 5.5"; Longitude: 78° 23` 33.3") resulting in 148 feet of perennial stream impact;
6. To relocate and maintain a UNT to Brush Run in a 140-foot long channel and to enclose and maintain 368 linear feet of it in an 18-inch by 31-foot long RCP, a 24-inch by 173-foot long RCP, a 33-inch by 55-foot long RCP, a 36-inch by 29-foot long RCP and a 36-inch by 80-foot long RCP (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 17.1 inches; W: 2.4 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 8.4"; Longitude: 78° 23` 32.6") resulting in 249 feet of perennial stream impact;
7. To relocate and maintain two UNT's to Brush Run in a 780-foot long channel and a 34-inch by 53-inch 228-foot long elliptical RCP (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.0 inches; W: 2.6 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 27"; Longitude: 78° 23` 36.3" and Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.3 inches; W: 2.6 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 33.2"; Longitude: 78° 23` 37.2") resulting in 222 feet of perennial stream impact;
8. To remove a 30-inch by 644-foot long and a 30-inch by 65-foot long enclosure on a UNT to Brush Run (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.0 inches; W: 2.6 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 27"; Longitude: 78° 23` 36.3");
9. To remove a 24-inch by 51-foot long and a 36-inch by 222-foot long enclosure on a UNT to Brush Run (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.3 inches; W: 2.6 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 33.2"; Longitude: 78° 23` 37.2");
10. To remove an existing 24-inch by 97-foot long CMP and to construct and maintain 30-inch by 194-foot long RCP within a UNT to Brush Run (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.5 inches; W: 2.6 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 36"; Longitude: 78° 23` 36.6") resulting in 117 feet of perennial stream impact;
11. To relocate and maintain a UNT to Brush Run in a 202-foot long channel (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.6 inches; W: 2.5 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 38.2"; Longitude: 78° 23` 35") resulting in 179 feet of perennial stream impact;
12. To extend and maintain an existing 54-inch RCP within a UNT to Brush Run by 63 lineal feet for a total length of 185 feet (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.6 inches; W: 2.5 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 38.8"; Longitude: 78° 23` 33.8");
13. To relocate and maintain a UNT to Brush Run in a 306-foot long channel and a 48-inch by 56-foot long RCP (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.7 inches; W: 2.4 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 40.3"; Longitude: 78° 23` 32.8") resulting in 405 feet of perennial stream impact;
14. To construct and maintain an 18-inch by 46-foot long CMP within a UNT to Brush Run (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.8 inches; W: 2.5 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 42.7"; Longitude: 78° 23` 33.8");
15. To permanently impact two wetland areas: 0.02 acre of exceptional value PEM (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.6 inches; W: 2.5 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 38.9"; Longitude: 78° 23` 33.4") and 0.34 acre of exceptional value PSS (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 18.5 inches; W: 2.6 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 36.6"; Longitude: 78° 23` 35.8").
The permittee is required to replace 0.36 acre of wetlands. The wetlands will be replaced at the Mowry Advanced Wetland Compensation Site (Frankstown, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 26` 56.4"; Longitude: 78° 20` 21.1").
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E18-422. Lester E. Robinson, 26 Franek Lane, Mill Hall, PA 17751. Construction of Recreational Pavilion in Floodway Project in Woodward Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Lock Haven, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 09` 10.5"; Longitude: 77° 27` 57.7").
The project is to construct, operate and maintain 20-foot wide by 30-foot long by 10-foot high open sided recreational pavilion in the 100-year floodway of the West Branch Susquehanna River. Construction of the open sided pavilion shall be on an existing asphalt pad and shall be done in accordance with applicable municipal regulations and/or requirements associated with building in the 100-year floodplain and floodway. The permittee shall not expand any dimension of the structures authorized by this permit beyond those dimensions illustrated in the drawings submitted for the review and approval of the permit. The project is located at 130 Monsey Drive, which is approximately 2,455-feet southeast of Farrandville and Croak Hollow Road intersection along the southern right-of-way of Farrandville Road.
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E63-598. Michael R. and Georgetta V. Williamson, 1029 Nevada Street, Washington, PA 15301. To place and maintain fill in the floodway in Canton Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Washington West, PA Quadrangle N: 12.68 inches; W: 6.22 inches, Latitude: 40° 11` 42"; Longitude: 80° 17` 40"). Consent given to excavate material in the right bank in the floodway of a UNT to Wolfdale Run (WF) for the purpose of constructing the Clubhouse Drive. The project includes surfacing of a walking trail by placement of several inches of gravel in the floodway of Wolfdale Run located in the proposed Brick Ridge Estates, along Jefferson Avenue (SR 884).
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E25-617A, Erie Yacht Club. Amendment to Remove/Replace Wall, in City of Erie, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Swanville PA Quadrangle N: 22.2 inches; W: 0.8 inch).
To conduct the following improvements to the existing Erie Yacht Club Marina in Presque Isle Bay, Lake Erie, at the foot of Ravine Drive approximately 1 mile east of the base of the Presque Isle Peninsula:
1) To dredge 6 areas of the existing marina basin removing a total of approximately 25,000 cubic yards of sediment and shale to establish and maintain bed elevations ranging from 560.0 feet USGS to 564.0 feet USGS;
2) To install and maintain a 370-foot-long by 6-foot-wide pile anchored floating dock along and parallel to the western side of the western marina jetty;
3) To remove the portion of the existing wall in front of the Erie Yacht Club clubhouse and to construct and maintain an approximately 157-foot-long steel sheet piling wall with sheet panels each having a height of 10 feet, a width of 6.83 feet and a thickness of 0.03 feet. The project includes removal of sediment to an elevation approximately 10 feet below the top of the wall and installation of 18.5-foot-long pipe piles embedded approximately 8.5 feet into the shale bottom;
4) To install and maintain a floating wave attenuator system having a total length 2,849 linear feet and a width of 14 feet and approximately 358 dead weight anchors covering a submerged area of approximately 8,622 square feet;
5) To extract existing piles and to construct and maintain new piles to be augered into shale resulting in a net reduction of 211 piles;
6) To removing the existing sailing school dock, bulkhead and embankment having an area of approximately 7,254 square feet;
7) To widen and maintain the ''O'' dock by placing approximately 6,354 square feet of fill material and to place and maintain 260 square feet of fill at the ''A'' dock;
8) To construct and maintain a revetment by placing rip-rap or concrete from existing ''O'' and ''A'' docks, to be entirely submerged and having an area of approximately 7,992 square feet and
9) To remove various fixed docks and to construct and maintain 5,700 square feet of floating main docks and 6,000 square feet of floating finger docks.
E42-330, Hancock Timberland VII QRS Trust, P. O. Box 3304, Smethport, PA 16749-0604. Hancock Timberland VII QRS Trust Twomile Creek Stream Crossing, in Annin Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Roulette, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 52` 1"; W: 78° 14` 50.5").
To operate and maintain a 50-foot-long, 48-inch-diameter plastic pipe culvert in Twomile Creek (CWF) on an access road serving as access for timber management extending northwest from Two Mile Road approximately 3.5 miles east of SR 155.
E43-340. Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125. Thiel College Ball Fields, in Hempfield Township and Greenville Borough, Mercer County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Greenville West, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 24` 51"; W: 80° 23` 21").
To fill 0.17 acre of wetland (PSS) and to relocate approximately 605 feet of a tributary to the Shenango River (WWF), having a drainage area of less than 100 acres for the construction of a new baseball field north of the end of Roy Johnson Drive at Thiel College. Project includes creation of 0.9 acre of replacement wetland along the approximately 1,100 foot long relocated stream channel.
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
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(a)). (Note: Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description).
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certifications:
Final Actions Pursuant To Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Certification Request Initiated By:
Department of the Army
Philadelphia District
Corps of Engineers
Wanamaker Building
100 Penn Square East
Philadelphia, PA 19107-33901. 401 Water Quality Certification: Department of the Army, Philadelphia District, Corps of Engineers, Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3390.
This project involves the discharge of supernatant from the Fort Mifflin dredge disposal area resulting from the maintenance dredging of the lower Schuylkill River navigation channel. Approximately 400,000 cubic yards of sediment will be removed and placed in the disposal area located at the confluence of the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers. Sediments will settle out in the basin and the supernatant will be returned to the Delaware Estuary. The following effluent limits in mg/l apply:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Limit Daily Limit Maximum Limit Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids 3,000 4,500 pH 6 to 9 units at all times Arsenic, Total 0.08 0.12 Antimony, Total 0.023 0.035 Cadmium, Total 0.0036 0.0054 Copper, Total 0.015 0.023 Chromium, Hexavalent 0.017 0.026 Lead, Total 0.0041 0.0062 Zinc, Total 0.198 0.297 Cobalt 0.031 0.047 Mercury Not Detectable Using EPA Method 1631
Selenium 0.0076 0.0114 Thallium 0.0028 0.0042 Vanadium 0.165 0.248 Chlordane Monitor and Report Monitor and Report 4, 4` DDT Not Detectable Using EPA Method 608 (GC/ECD)
4, 4` DDD Not Detectable Using EPA Method 608 (GC/ECD)
4, 4` DDE Not Detectable Using EPA Method 608 (GC/ECD) PCBs, Total Not Detectable Using EPA Method 608 (GC/ECD)
PCBs--209 Congeners Monitor and Report Using EPA Method 1668A
Final Action on Request: Certification granted.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the 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 Scrubgrass Creek Watershed in Venango and Butler Counties. The meeting will be held on October 30, 2007, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Knox District Office in Knox, PA. The proposed TMDL was developed in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. § 691.303(d)). Thirty-nine segments in the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006 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 51243 Scrubgrass Creeek 11.7 51270 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.6 51271 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.3 51272 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 4.5 51273 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.2 51274 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51275 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.7 51276 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.7 51277 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.5 51278 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.5 51279 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.2 51280 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.7 51281 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.5 51282 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.6 51283 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51284 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.6 51290 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51291 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.4 51292 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 2.1 51293 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.6 51294 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51295 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.4 51296 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.4 51297 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51298 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51299 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.7 51301 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.1 51244 Bullion Run 0.7 51248 UNT Bullion Run 0.6 51249 UNT Bullion Run 1.1 51250 UNT Bullion Run 0.4 51285 Gilmore Run 3.1 51286 UNT Gilmore Run 0.5 51287 UNT Gilmore Run 0.4 51288 UNT Gilmore Run 0.5 51289 UNT Gilmore Run 0.8 51257 Trout Run 1.7 51258 UNT Trout Run 0.32 51260 UNT Trout Run 0.29 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion value Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0 to 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. Most of the allocations made in the TMDL are load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution; however, there are several allocations made to permitted mining operations in the watershed.
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 Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191. E-mail will be received at eheferle@state.pa.us. Directions to the Knox District Office can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The proposed TMDL for the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us, by typing ''TMDL'' in the DEP Keyword field and clicking GO.
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by December 5, 2007. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. on Monday October 29, 2007. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 797-1191 or the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Leatherwood Creek and Town Run Watersheds in Clarion County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on proposed TMDLs for the Leatherwood Creek and Town Run Watersheds in Clarion County. The meetings will be held on October 30, 2007, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Knox District Office in Knox, PA. The proposed TMDLs were developed in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of The Clean Streams Act, (35 P.S. § 691.303(d)). Four stream segments in the Leatherwood Creek Watershed and eight stream segments in the Town 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 tables:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 48138 Leatherwood Creek 4.4 48165 West Fork Leatherwood Creek 3.1 48171 UNT West Fork 0.6 48172 UNT West Fork 0.7
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 48226 Town Run 3.2 48232 UNT Town Run 3.5 48234 UNT Town Run 0.51 48236 UNT Town Run 0.84 48237 UNT Town Run 0.41 48242 UNT Town Run 0.39 48244 UNT Town Run 0.51 48245 UNT Town Run 0.43 The proposed plans provide calculations of a stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion value Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0 to 9.0 NA The primary pollutant source for the watersheds are abandoned mine workings. These watersheds were mined for coal in the early to the mid 20th centuries and surface coal mining continues on a small scale today. Most of the allocations made in these TMDLs are to nonpoint sources of pollution; however, there is one allocation for a future mining operation.
These TMDLs were 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 TMDLs.
These TMDLs set allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watersheds. The basis of information used in the establishment of these TMDLs is field data collected over the past 2 years.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDLs are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDLs and an information sheet, contact Ely Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191. E-mail will be received at eheferle@state.pa.us. Directions to the Knox District Office can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The proposed TMDLs for the Leatherwood Creek and Town Run Watersheds can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us, by typing ''TMDL'' in the DEP Keyword field and clicking GO.
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by December 5, 2007. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, October 29, 2007. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDLs, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 797-1191 or the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
BUREAU OF DEEP MINE SAFETY
Approval of Request for Variance The Department of Environmental Protection (Department), Bureau of Deep Mine Safety (BMS) has approved Emerald Coal Resources LP's request for a variance from the requirements of section 268(b) of the Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Mine Act (53 P.S. §§ 701-101--701-706) at the Emerald Mine. This notification contains a summary of this request and the basis for the Department's approval. A complete copy of the variance request may be obtained from Cathy Dunn by calling (724) 430-4475 or from the BMS web site at www.depweb.state.pa.us/deepminesafety/site/default.asp
Summary of the Request: Emerald Coal Resources LP requests a variance to extend shelter holes at the Emerald Mine.
The basis for the Bureau's approval is summarized as follows:
1. All employees, contractors, inspectors, visitors and the like, shall be adequately trained and instructed concerning shelter hole guidelines and safety procedures prior to entering Emerald Mine. This training shall become a part of the annual retraining, task training and hazard training.
2. Prior to each longwall move, the safety precautions for use of shelter holes will be reviewed with all personnel in short safety/training meetings. A record of these safety contacts will be maintained.
3. The District Mine Inspector must approve any system employed to control pedestrian or track haulage equipment movement prior to implementation of that system.
4. The investigating committee recommends that established load limits be posted on each piece of haulage equipment.
5. The investigating committee recommends that equipment operators use hand held radios to communicate while operating equipment.
6. Where haulage grades are excessive and the possibility exists for runaway equipment, a signal block light system is recommended to prevent more than one trip or pedestrians and haulage equipment from being in the same area at the same time.
Continued authorization for operation under the approval is contingent upon compliance with the measures described in the following plan and the following conditions.
1. All employees will be notified explaining the approved extended shelter plan by means of a safety talk.
2. Signs shall be posted stating that the shelter holes are now 184` apart and in excess of 80`.
3. To provide safety for personnel walking in this entry, all transportation (jeeps, portal busses, motors and the like) will immediately stop when observing personnel walking and allow them time to get into the nearest crosscut before proceeding. The equipment operator shall sound an alarm when personnel are encountered.
4. Haulage equipment shall be maintained in a safe operating condition with safety features functioning as designed and approved.
5. A means of identifying shelter hole locations shall be provided. A reflective indicator/marker must be visible from the track haulage travelway. This will give persons walking along the travelway a perception of how far they must travel to reach a shelter hole. Markers shall be the same color and design at each location through the extended shelter hole areas.
6. Shelter holes shall be maintained at all switch throws and doors that do not fall within 15` of a crosscut. No people will be located in areas where manholes must be cut to comply with this plan.
7. Crosscuts which serve as shelter holes shall be maintained free of obstructions and debris, other than normal roof to ground support. Clearance must be maintained for a depth of at least 15` and rib to rib.
8. Supply cars and equipment shall be pulled by an approved vehicle in the direction of travel. When it is necessary to push nonpropelled track equipment (supply cars, and the like) the vehicle operator must have an unobstructed view of the track haulage. A flashing light or audible warning device shall be mounted on the end of the train/trip which is being pushed. An employee will accompany the trip placing himself inby and out of harms way in order to provide for a clear travelway to the end of the track.
9. Workmen performing tasks along the track haulage roads shall be provided with flashing warning devices (lights). These devices shall be placed not more than 100` from each work site and in clear view of haulage equipment.
10. All employees and persons entering Emerald Mine shall be adequately trained and instructed concerning shelter hole procedures and safety procedures and safety precautions. This shall include all visitors, workers, employees, contractors, inspectors and the like. Training shall be part of annual retraining and hazardous training.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 07-1840. Filed for public inspection October 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m.]
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