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LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 2
The following plans and reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, shall also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a Site-Specific Standard remediation. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements.
For further information concerning plans or reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office after which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
East Street Cleaners Service, Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. Gary Brown, RT Environmental Services, 215 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of Buck Collins, URGE Properties, 530 West Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Oxford Former MGP Site, Oxford Borough, Chester County. Bryan Sladky, Silar Services, Inc., 983 Butler Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, Craig Shamory, PPL Service Corporation, Two North Ninth Street, GENTW-17, Allentown, PA 18101-1179, John A. Ducar, P. G., The RETEC Group, Inc., 3040 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 on behalf of Michael Hasel, PPL Gas Utilities Corporation, Two North Ninth Street, GENTW-17, Allentown, PA 18101 has submitted a Risk Assessment, Cleanup Plan and Final Report, concerning remediation of site groundwater and Soil contaminated with other organics an PAH. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard and Statewide Health Standard.
Verizon Ardmore Business Center, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. Sean Damon, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, 2700 Kelly Road, Suite 200, Warrington, PA 18976 on behalf of Cheryl Houghton, Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc., 966 South Matlack Street, West Chester, PA 19380 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site groundwater contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Warriors Mark Fuel Tanker Release, Warriors Mark Township, Huntingdon County. ATC Associates, 101 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16643, on behalf of Sel-Lo Oil, R. D. 2, Box 629, Altoona, PA 16601, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with gasoline released in a truck accident. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the Statewide Health Standard.
Former Department of Transportion Stockpile, Topton Borough, Berks County. Department of Transportation, P. O. Box 2957, Harrisburg, PA 17105 and East Penn Manufacturing, Deka Road, P. O. Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536 submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with diesel fuel, leaded gasoline, PAHs and inorganics. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the Statewide Health Standard.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Sunbury Textile Mills Inc. Site 1, 2 and 3, City of Sunbury, Northumberland County, Geosyntec Consultants, 130 Research Lane, Suite 2, Guelph, Ontario, Canada NIG 5G3 on behalf of Sunbury Textile Mills, 1200 Miller Street, Sunbury, PA 17801 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents and petroleum hydrocarbons. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 3
The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act), require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Plans and reports required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a Site-Specific Standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media, benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office before which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Bryan Horetsky Residence, Taylor Township, Blair County. Groundwater and Environmental Services, Inc., 6 Sheraton Drive, Suite 2, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Bryan Horetsky, 131 Brumbaugh Road, Roaring Spring, PA 16673, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on September 12, 2008.
Raymark-Manheim Lower Mill Facility, Manheim Borough, Lancaster County. RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 West Church Road, King of Prussia, 19406, on behalf of Manheim Economic Development Corporation, 15 East High Street, Manheim, PA 17545, submitted a combined remedial investigation report and Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with lead, arsenic, petroleum hydrocarbons and phenols. The combined report demonstrated attainment of a combination of the Nonresidential Statewide Health and Site-Specific Standards was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on September 15, 2008.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ACP Manufacturing, Lawrenceville Borough, Tioga County, Teeter Environmental, R. R. 1, Box 124B, Sayre, PA 1840 on behalf of ACP Manufacturing, 115 Gulick Street, Blossburg, PA 16912 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site groundwater contaminated with propylene glycol. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on September 15, 2008.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Central Chemical, Butler Township, Butler County. Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., 333 Baldwin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 on behalf of CDC Environmental, 112 Woods Drive, Butler, PA 16001 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with arsenic, gamma-BHC, aldrin, alpha chlordance, gamma-chlordane, dieldrin, heptachlor and site groundwater contaminated with arsenic, gamma-BHC, nitrate-nitrite and nitrate nitrogen. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Special Industrial Area requirements and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on September 19, 2008.
REGISTRATION FOR GENERAL PERMIT--RESIDUAL WASTE
Registration issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003); the Residual Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
General Permit Registration No. WMGR109NE001. Environmental Energy Recycling Corporation, P. O. Box 20922, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002. Registration approval to operate under General Permit No. WMGR109NE001 for the processing of used restaurant oil, yellow grease and similar compounds for beneficial use as biofuel at this residual waste processing facility located in Allentown City, Lehigh County. The registration approval was issued in the Regional Office on July 21, 2008, having an expiration date of March 9, 2016.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
GP3-15-0053: Glasgow, Inc. (Limekiln and Willow Grove Avenues, Glenside, PA 19038) on September 19, 2008, to operate a portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, William R. Weaver, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
GP6-67-03152: New Formprest, Inc. (52 North Ridge Avenue, York, PA 17403) on September 16, 2008, for Petroleum Dry Cleaning under GP6 in the City of York, York County.
GP14-22-03031: Cremation Society of Pennsylvania (4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109) on September 17, 2008, for Human or Animal Crematories under GP14 in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
GP-25-1017A: Pet Cremation Services, LLC (West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506) on September 19, 2008, for an animal crematory (BAQ-GPA/GP-14) in Fairview Township, Erie County.
GP-25-1018A: EXCO--North Coast Energy, Inc.--May Compressor Station (Wales Road, Hammett, PA 16510) on September 15, 2008, for a natural gas fired compressor engine (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) in Greene Township, Erie 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, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-0009E: The Boeing Co.--Integrated Defense Systems--Rotorcraft (P. O. Box 16858, Philadelphia, PA 19142) on September 18, 2008, to install an aerospace paint spray booth in Building 3-12 at the Boeing aircraft production plant in Ridley Township, Delaware County. This facility is a major facility. Emissions of VOCs and organic HAPs will be controlled by use of compliant coatings, under 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart GG and 25 Pa. Code § 129.73. Emissions of PM/PM10/PM2.5 and inorganic HAP from paint overspray will be controlled by a three-stage dry filter, certified 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart GG compliant. With the installation of the new paint booth, combined emissions for the two paint booths in Bldg 3-12 will be: 3.6 tpy VOC, 0.031 tpy PM10/PM2.5 and 1.6 tpy HAP. The company shall comply with good air pollution control practices, monitoring and recordkeeping procedures designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-012H: C/G Electrodes, LLC--St. Marys Plant (800 Theresia Street, St. Marys, PA 15857-1898) on September 16, 2008, to exhaust an existing source (metallurgical coke screening operations venting through a dust collector indoors) to the outdoors in St. Marys City, Elk 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, William R. Weaver, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
67-03133: Separation Technologies, Inc. (101 Hampton Avenue, Neeham, MA 02494-2628) on September 8, 2008, to construct a fly ash processing facility at the Brunner Island Steam Electric Station in East Manchester Township, York 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.
41-302-050: Wirerope Works, Inc. (100 Maynard Street, Williamsport, PA 17701) on September 17, 2008, to extend the authorization to operate two 15 mmBtu/hr anthracite coal-fired boilers on a temporary basis to March 16, 2009, in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
53-399-008: PA Pellets, LLC (705 South Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915) on September 18, 2008, to extend the authorization to operate a wood-fired rotary wood chip dryer and associated air cleaning device (a multiclone collector), two pellet mills, a hammermill and associated air cleaning device (a fabric collector), a pellet cooler and associated air cleaning device (a cyclone collector), two dried wood chip storage bins and one wood pellet storage bin on a temporary basis to March 17, 2009, in Ulysses Borough, Potter County.
14-399-016A: Spectrum Control, Inc. (1900 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801) on September 17, 2008, to extend the authorization to operate various ceramic capacitor manufacturing operations on a temporary basis to March 16, 2009, in Ferguson Township, Centre County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, M. Gorog and B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers, (412) 442-4163/5226.
65-302-071: Koppers, Inc. (345 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA 15062) on September 26, 2008, a plan approval extension to allow continued temporary operation of two coke oven gas/natural gas boilers at their Monessen Coke Plant, in the City of Monessen, Westmoreland County until March 25, 2009. The Plan Approval has been extended.
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.
36-05140: Valley Proteins, Inc. (693 Wide Hollow Road, East Earl, PA 17519-9645) on September 17, 2008, to operate the rendering operation to process raw inedible animal byproducts in East Earl Township, Lancaster County. This Title V operating permit was administratively amended to incorporate plan approval 36-05140B. This is Revision No. 1.
67-05032: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Operations, Inc. (1425 Eden Road, York, PA 17402-1599) on September 16, 2008, for their York motorcycle assembly plant in Springettsbury Township, York County. This Title V operating permit was administratively amended to incorporate plan approval 67-05032D. This is Revision No. 1.
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, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
15-00118: Allan A. Myers, LP--d/b/a Independence Construction Materials--Devault Asphalt Plant (4042 State Road, Charlestown Township, PA 19432) on September 17, 2008, to operate their stone quarry on Route 29 in Charlestown Township, Chester County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State-only) facility. The Devault Stone Quarry consists of two tertiary cone crushers, rated at 151 tph and two portable nonmetallic mineral processing plants, each rated at 600 tph. The plant utilizes a water spray wet suppression system to control PM emissions. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, William R. Weaver, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
01-03032: Carma Industrial Coatings, Inc. (710 Berlin Road, New Oxford, PA 17350-8721) on September 17, 2008, to install a surface coating system in Berwick Township, Adams County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
33-00108: Brookville Hospital (100 Hospital Road, Brookville, PA 15825-1367) on September 17, 2008, to a reissue a Natural Minor Permit to operate a general medical and surgical hospital in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County. The major emitting sources included: 1) five natural gas or /No. 2 fuel oil fueled Boilers; and 2) two fuel oil No. 2 fueled emergency generators. The facility is natural minor because the emission of pollutants from the facility is less than Title V threshold limits.
37-00302: Axion Power Battery Manufacturing, Inc. (3601 Clover Lane, New Castle, PA 16105) on September 18, 2008, to re-issue a Natural Minor Operating Permit to Axion Power Battery Manufacturing, Inc., in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County. The primary emissions from this facility are from the production of automotive type batteries.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, William R. Weaver, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
21-05048: IAC Carlisle, LLC (P. O. Box 40, Carlisle, PA 17013-0040) on September 19, 2008, to operate automotive carpet and backing operations in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County. This State-only operating permit was administratively amended due to a change of ownership. This is Revision No. 1.
28-03027: Carlton Creek Coatings, LLC (8473 Lincoln Way West, Saint Thomas, PA 17252-9710) on September 15, 2008, to operate their finish paint facility in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County. This State-only operating permit was administratively amended due to a change of ownership. This is Revision No. 1.
De Minimis Emissions Increases Authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 127.449.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
04-00306: BASF Corp. (370 Frankfort Road, Monaca, PA 15061-2296) for increases of 0.17 ton each NOx and CO per year resulting from the installation on or about September 23, 2008, of a 28 mmBtu/hr natural gas boiler operating for no more than 14 days at the Monaca facility in Potter Township, Beaver County.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
Coal Permits Actions
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
26961601 and NPDES Permit No. PA0214779, Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc., (P. O. Box 234, Belle Vernon, PA 15012-0234), to revise the permit for the LaBelle Site in Luzerne Township, Fayette County to construct a haul road, utilize fly ash for structural fill and change the land use for 8.2 acres from forestland to industrial/commercial. Surface Acres Proposed 8.2. No additional discharges. Application received November 16, 2007. Permit issued September 15, 2008.
30841317 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213527, Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, (1525 Pleasant Grove Road, P. O. Box J, Claysville, PA 15323), to renew the permit and related NPDES permit and revise the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene County and East Finley, West Finley and Morris Townships, Washington County to delete 8,441.67 acres from the subsidence control plan area. No additional discharges. Application received February 1, 2005. Permit issued September 15, 2008
30841317 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213527, Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC (1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241), to transfer the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene County and Morris, East Finley and West Finley Townships, Washington County and related NPDES permit from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company. No additional discharges. Application received October 18, 2007. Permit issued September 15, 2008.
30921601 and NPDES Permit No. PA0214060, River Processing Corporation, (158 Portal Road, P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to renew the permit for the Monongahela Resources Tipple in Jefferson Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. Application received April 8, 2008. Permit issued September 15, 2008.
32971302 and NPDES Permit No. PA0215040, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to renew the permit for the Dutch Run Mine in Washington Township, Indiana County and Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. Application received July 10, 2007. Permit issued September 16, 2008.
63831302, Eighty Four Mining Company, (P. O. Box J, 1525 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, PA 15323), to revise the permit the Mine No. 84 in Amwell, North Bethlehem and West Bethlehem Townships, Washington County to perform stream remediation as may be necessary for five areas of Shipe Run, six areas of Potato Run, seven areas of Brush Run and four areas of Little Tenmile Creek to alleviate subsidence pooling impacts from longwall mining bound by the following points on the Amity USGS Quad N: 14.07 inches; W: 5.36 inches to N: 18.82 inches; W: 3.26 inches to N: 20.83 inches; W: 8.83 inches to N: 15.99 inches; W: 10.71 inches. No additional discharges. Application received November 13, 2006. Permit issued September 18, 2008.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
32020104 and NPDES No. PA0249033. Thomas J. Smith, Inc., 2340 Smith Road, Shelocta, PA 15774, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in South Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 78.5 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Ross Run and Ross Run; UNTs to Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following uses: HQ; HQ. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received March 26, 2008. Permit issued September 15, 2008.
56040101 and NPDES No. PA0249556. Future Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 157, Meyersdale, PA 15552, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to add the removal of buried coal refuse from the site to the operational plan in Black Township, Somerset County, affecting 52.0 acres. Receiving streams: Rhoades Creek classified for the following use: WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 29, 2008. Permit issued September 15, 2008.
56930106 and NPDES No. PA0212458. Future Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 157, Meyersdale, PA 15552, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Black Township, Somerset County, affecting 192.2 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to/and Casselman River classified for the following use: WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 22, 2008. Permit issued September 18, 2008.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
03860111 and NPDES Permit No. PA0589144. State Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit renewal issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mine located in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 667.4 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Allegheny River. Application received June 11, 2008. Renewal issued September 16, 2008.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
Final Bond Release
08050807. James P. Perkins Development Co., Inc. (R. R. 1, Box 195H, Rome, PA 18837), noncoal mining operation in Orwell Township, Bradford County. Restoration of 1.0 acre completed. Receiving streams South Creek, tributary to Johnson Creek. Application received August 20, 2008. Final bond release September 15, 2008.
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.
44084104. M & J Explosives, Inc., P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013-0608, blasting activity permit issued for school development in Derry Township, Mifflin County. Blasting activity permit end date is September 30, 2009. Permit issued September 8, 2008.
21084153. Newville Construction Services, Inc., 408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241-9424, blasting activity permit issued for pool/pond development in Shippensburg Township and Borough, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is September 9, 2009. Permit issued September 11, 2008.
21084154. Newville Construction Services, Inc., 408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241-9424, blasting activity permit issued for warehouse development in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is September 10, 2009. Permit issued September 11, 2008.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
30084006. Shallenberger Construction (2611 Memorial Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425). Blasting activity permit for construction of the Willis No. 16 Atlas Well Site located in Cumberland Township, Greene County, with an expected duration of blasting for 180 days. Permit issued September 15, 2008.
26084004. Mashuda Corp. (21101 Route 19, Cranberry Township, PA 16066). Blasting activity permit for construction of the Mon/Fayette Expressway, SR 0043, Section 51G, located in Luzerne Township, Fayette County with an expected duration of blasting for 1 year. Permit issued September 19, 2008.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
24084003. Seneca Resources, Inc. (51 Zents Road, Brookville, PA 15825) Blasting activity permit for stone removal in Ridgway Township, Elk County. This blasting activity permit will expire on September 19, 2009. Application received September 11, 2008. Permit issued September 19, 2008.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
06084126. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Holiday Village in Bern Township, Berks County with an expiration date of September 10, 2009. Permit issued September 15, 2008.
39084119. Schlouch, Inc., (P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting for Blue Ridge West Estates in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of September 10, 2009. Permit issued September 15, 2008.
46084120. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Guidemark in Franconia Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of September 11, 2009. Permit issued September 15, 2008.
40084119. Austin Powder Company, (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Humbolt Industrial Park in Hazleton Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of September 10, 2009. Permit issued September 16, 2008.
360841102. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting for Kline's Service in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of September 25, 2009. Permit issued September 17, 2008.
64084110. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for the Wayne Industrial Park in Sterling Township, Wayne County with an expiration date of September 15, 2009. Permit issued September 17, 2008.
67084004. Explosives Experts, Inc., (P. O. Box 879, Sparks, MD 21152), construction blasting for Arm & Hammer Manufacturing Plant in Jackson Township, York County with an expiration date of June 30, 2009. Permit issued September 18, 2008.
35084120. Holbert Explosives, Inc., (237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for a single dwelling in Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of September 28, 2009. Permit issued September 18, 2008.
35074121. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Mt. Margaret Estates in Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of September 30, 2009. Permit issued September 18, 2008.
38084126. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Swiss Premium Dairy in North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of September 30, 2009. Permit issued September 18, 2008.
64084111. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Korty Shale Pit in Clinton Township, Wayne County with an expiration date of December 31, 2008. Permit issued September 18, 2008.
66084106. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for a single dwelling in Lemon Township, Wyoming County with an expiration date of September 30, 2009. Permit issued September 18, 2008.
52084117. Holbert Explosives, Inc., (237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for Blue Heron Woods in Blooming Grove Township, Pike County with an expiration date of September 30, 2009. Permit issued September 21, 2008.
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.
E46-1025. Weis Markets Inc., 1000 South 2nd Street, P. O. Box 471, Sunbury, PA 17801, Douglass Township, Montgomery County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To perform the following activities within a UNT to Swamp Creek (TSF) associated with a proposed Weis Supermarket:
1. To place fill within approximately 30 linear feet of the stream and to construct and maintain approximately 40 linear feet of new channel.
2. To regrade, stabilize and maintain approximately 160 linear feet of the stream.
This project is located approximately 250 feet northeast of the intersection of Montgomery and Philadelphia Avenues (SR 0073) (Sassamansville, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 14.2 inches; W: 0.2 inch).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. 134 (a)).
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E41-584. Borough of Muncy, 14 North Washington Street, Muncy, PA 17756. Standard Joint Water Obstruction Permit, in Muncy Borough and Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Susquehanna River Basin District (Muncy, PA Quadrangle N: 14.9 inches; W: 4.8 inches).
To dredge 4,100 feet of Glade Run 2.5 feet deep in Muncy Borough, Lycoming County. This project proposes to have a significant impact on Glade Run, which is designated a WWF. This project does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands.
E41-590. Scott Shirk and Jayson Mumma, 9 Oak Street, Lebanon, PA 17046. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit, in Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Susquehanna River Basin District (White Pine, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 28` 12.4"; W: 77° 11` 6").
To construct and maintain a 4-inch outfall from an existing upper pond, a 6-inch outfall from an existing lower pond, a footbridge measuring 15 feet long, 4 feet wide with a minimum underclearance of 4 feet, bank stabilization measuring 10 feet long by 4 feet high and a stabilized ford crossing measuring 15 feet long and 12 feet wide, all of which is located along Flicks Run, 1.7 mi south of the intersection with SR 0284 in Cogan House Township, Lycoming County. This project proposes to have a minimal impact on Flicks Run, which is designated a HQ-CWF and does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E49-300. Northumberland Sewer Authority, 100 Water Street, P. O. Box 325, Northumberland, PA 17857. Queen Street Pump Station Upgrades, in Northumberland Borough, Northumberland County, United States Army Corp of Engineers, Baltimore District (Latitude: 40° 53` 02"; Longitude: 76° 47` 46").
To construct operate and maintain a new 16 inch common force main parallel to an existing 12 inch which will be disconnected once the upgrades are complete. The new force main will extend 1,000 linear feet. This project is located at the South end of Priestley Avenue.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
EA02-006CO. Houston-Starr Company, 300 Brushton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Monroeville Borough, Allegheny County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District.
Project proposes to construct, operate and maintain a nonjurisdictional dam (Detention Basin No. 2) and to modify an existing nonjurisdictional dam (Detention Basin No. 1). The dams are located across a tributary to Simpson Run in Monroeville Borough, Allegheny County. Detention basin No. 2 will impact approximately 100 linear feet of stream channel for stormwater management purposes. The embankment of Detention Basin No. 1 will be lowered so the reservoir will have a maximum depth of 14.27 feet. The dams are located approximately 3,300 feet southwest of the intersection of Saunders (SR 2100) and Meadowbrook Roads (Murrysville, PA Quadrangle N: 4.95"; W: 15.95").
D40-099EA. Land Manager Supervisor, Post Office Box 220, Dallas, PA 18612. Salem Township, Luzerne County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
Project proposes to breach and remove Intake Dam across Little Shickshinny Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The project will restore approximately 100 feet of stream channel. The dam is located approximately 2,800 feet west of the intersection of US 11 and Shickshinny Valley Road (SR 4004) (Shickshinny, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 09` 04"; Longitude: 76° 09` 40").
EA45-005CO. The Hamlet Recreation Club, P. O. Box 69, Canadensis, PA 18325. Price Township, Monroe County, United States Army Crops of Engineers, Philadelphia District. To rehabilitate and maintain Dormoy Lake Dam across a tributary to Stony Run (EV, Wild Trout) for recreation. Repair of the nonjurisdictional dam will impact 70 lineal feet of watercourse. The project is located approximately 400 feet south of the intersection of Blue Ridge Drive and Yellow Birch Road (Skytop, Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 10` 06"; Longitude: 75° 11` 39").
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Waste Management, Director, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP Permit No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 08-30-002 Delta-Energy PA No. 1
350 Hochberg Road
Monroeville, PA 15146-1516
Attn: Michael R. SilsbeeGreene Cumberland Township 7 ASTs storing petroleum products 210,000 gallons total
SPECIAL NOTICES
Special Public Notice NPDES Permit No. PA0027235-A1. On May 1, 2007, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) issued a permit to Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority for the discharge of treated sewage to the Delaware River. On May 29, 2007, Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority filed an appeal of NPDES Permit No. PA0027235 to the Environmental Hearing Board. Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority's appeal asserts, among other things, that the Department committed error by mandating an effluent limit for Whole Effluent Toxicity that may become effective in the fourth year of the permit term. After negotiation with representatives of the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority, the Department and the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority entered into a stipulation of settlement whereby the Department agreed to reissue NPDES Permit No. PA0027235 without the requirement for the Whole Effluent Toxicity effluent limit to become effective in the fourth year of the permit. The stipulation of settlement also requires the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority to conduct a mixing study concerning its discharge that will be submitted to the Department for review and consideration.
The Department hereby notices NPDES Permit No. PA0027235-A1 for public comment. The Department shall consider any comments submitted during the 30 day comment period in deciding whether to reissue NPDES Permit No. PA0027235-A1 in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name and
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
WatersPA0027235-A1 Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority Northampton City of Easton Delaware River
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
EGS 02004. Redland Brick, Inc. (5718 Clear Spring Road, P. O. Box 160, Williamsport, MD 21795). An Environmental Good Samaritan project to eliminate surface expressions of and discharges from the Indianola Mine, located in Harmar Township, Allegheny County, affecting 4.2 acres. Receiving stream: Deer Creek. Project proposal received: September 11, 2008.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Report for the Beech Creek Watershed in Clearfield County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Beech Creek Watershed in Clearfield County. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the Beech Creek Watershed Meeting on October 20, 2008, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Beech Creek Borough Building located at 51 Locust Street, Beech Creek, PA 16822. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact John Mital at the Moshannon District Mining Office at (814) 342-8200 no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Beech Creek Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Beech Creek Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, section 303(d). One stream segment in the Beech Creek Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania section 303(d) list, primarily due to acid mine drainage pollution resulting in depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Name Stream Code Miles Degraded Beech Creek 22596 26 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 Total Recoverable/ Parameter value (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 mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Beech Creek Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Beech Creek Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Beech Creek Watershed. All written comments must be postmarked by December 4, 2008, and sent to:
John Mital
Department of Environmental Protection
Moshannon District Mining Office
186 Enterprise Drive
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-8200To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Moshannon District Mining Office, contact John Mital at the previous phone number.
The proposed TMDL for the Beech Creek Watershed can be accessed through the Department's web site www.dep.state.pa.us by typing ''TMDL'' in the DEP Keyword field, ad clicking GO. Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Crooked Creek Watershed in Armstrong and Indiana Counties Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is accepting comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. Several stream segments in the Crooked Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to suspended solids; additional segments were identified in 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2006. The 1996 listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 46216 UNT to Connoquenessing Creek 6.2 There currently are no State or Federal instream numerical water quality criteria for siltation or suspended solids. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. These proposed TMDLs set allowable loadings of sediment in the UNT to Connoquenessing Creek Watershed. The sediment loadings were allocated among all land use categories present in the watersheds. Data used in establishing these TMDLs was generated using a water quality analysis model designed by the Pennsylvania State University.
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 Travis Stoe at (717)772-2284 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 400 Market Street, 10th Floor RCSOB, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's web site at www.dep.state.pa.us (PA Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by December 3, 2008. 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 Loads (TMDLs) for Narrows Creek Watershed in Clearfield and Elk Counties Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on October 20, 2008, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Moshannon District Office in Ebensburg, PA to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Narrows Creek Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals; additional segments were identified in 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2006. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 48834 Narrows Creek 5.5 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese) and pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion Total Recoverable/ Parameter value (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 20th century. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations, which are made to permitted point sources.
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 dataset 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 in 2007.
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 Scott Heidel at (717) 787-1421 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Rachel Carson State Office Building, 10th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. E-mail will be received at jeorr@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact.
The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's web site at www.dep.state.pa.us (PA Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by December 4, 2008. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 3 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2008. 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. 08-1806. Filed for public inspection October 3, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]
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