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PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17) for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
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 AT&T 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.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Permit No. 2409010, Operations Permit, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water
Nesbitt Facility
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033Wilkes-Barre County Luzerne Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer N/A Permit to Operate Issued December 18, 2008 Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 0608505, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Borough of Bally Municipality Bally Borough County Berks Type of Facility Permit for new Well source No. 4 and associated treatment facilities. Consulting Engineer Michael F. Bedard, P. E.
ARCADIS U.S., Inc.
6 Terry Drive
Newtown, PA 18940Permit to Construct Issued December 23, 2008 Permit No. 0608508, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Wernersville Municipal Authority Municipality South Heidelberg Township County Berks Type of Facility Project consists of upgrades to the existing Silver Spring Pump Station. Improvements include removing existing booster pump and replacing with multiple pumps, addition of chlorine booster facilities and a emergency generator. Consulting Engineer Christopher A. Wilson, P. E.
Beitmen & Huyett, Inc.
645 Penn Street
P. O. Box 6307
Reading, PA 19601Permit to Construct Issued December 23, 2008 Permit No. 3608509, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Tamarack & Spread Eagle, MHP Municipality New Providence Township County Lancaster Type of Facility Conversion of iodine disinfection to a sodium hypochlorite disinfection system. Consulting Engineer Edmond G. McCorkle, P. E.
Terr-Aqua Consultants
252 South Esbenshade Road
Manheim, PA 17545Permit to Construct Issued December 23, 2008 Permit No. 2108507 MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant United States Army
Carlisle BarracksMunicipality Carlisle Borough County Cumberland Type of Facility Carlisle Interconnection Consulting Engineer Gary Sweppenhiser, P. E.
HQ Carlisle Barracks
309 Engineer Avenue
Attn: ATZE-DPW
Carlisle, PA 17013
Permit to Construct Issued December 22, 2008 Operations Permit issued to John E. Groninger, Inc., 4340020, Fermanagh Township, Juniata County on December 22, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 3407503.
Operations Permit issued to Western Berks Water Authority, 3060066, Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County on December 19, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 0607512 MA.
Operations Permit issued to Municipal Authority of the Borough of Lewistown, 4440010, Armagh Township, Mifflin County on December 23, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 4407502 MA.
Operations Permit issued to The York Water Company, 7670100, Oxford Mt. Pleasant, Union Township, York County on December 29, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 6707510 MA.
Operations Permit issued to United Water Pennsylvania, 7220015, Susquahanna Township, Dauphin County on December 22, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 2207517 MA.
Operations Permit issued to Western Berks Water Authority, 3060066, Spring Township, Berks County on December 19, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 0608503 MA.
Operations Permit issued to Franklin County General Authority, 7280045, Greene Township, Franklin County on December 22, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 2808510.
Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. Minor Amendment--Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Township or Borough Briar Creek Township County Columbia Responsible Official Scott Thomas
Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility Public Water Supply--Construction Consulting Engineer N/A Permit Issued Date December 23, 2008 Description of Action Rehab to the Glenbrook Tanks 1 and 2. Permit No. Minor Amendment--Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Township or Borough White Deer Township County Union Responsible Official Scott Thomas
Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility Public Water Supply--Construction Consulting Engineer N/A Permit Issued Date December 29, 2008 Description of Action Blasting and repainting of the washwater tank at the White Deer Treatment Plant. Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Permit No. 0208512, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17033Borough or Township Union Township, Washington County; Baldwin Borough and the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County County Type of Facility Chemical storage and feed facilities at Hays Mine Station, E.H. Aldrich and the Mt. Washington booster station. Consulting Engineer Gannett Fleming, Inc.
207 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011-2316Permit to Construct Issued December 29, 2008 Operations Permit issued to Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, P. O. Box 888, Hershey, PA 17033, (PWSID No. 5020039) Union Township, Washington County on December 29, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 0208510MA.
Operations Permit issued to Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, P. O. Box 888, Hershey, PA 17033, (PWSID No. 5020039) Union Township, Washington County on December 29, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 0207503MA.
Operations Permit issued to Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, P. O. Box 888, Hershey, PA 17033, (PWSID No. 5020039) Franklin Township, Washington County on December 29, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 6399504A1.
Operations Permit issued to Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, 124 Park and Pool Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, (PWSID No. 5260036) Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County on December 29, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 2608501MA.
Operations Permit issued to Borough of Glasgow, 178 Route 68, Midland, PA 15059, (PWSID No. 5040059) Glasgow Borough, Beaver County on December 29, 2008, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 0407509MA.
Permit No. 5689504T2, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hidden Valley Public Utility Services, LLC
1300 Penn Avenue
Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Borough or Township Jefferson Township County Somerset Type of Facility Hidden Valley Resort Consulting Engineer Permit to Operate Issued December 29, 2008 Permit No. 5608502T1, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hidden Valley Public Utility Services, LLC
1300 Penn Avenue
Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Borough or Township Jefferson Township County Somerset Type of Facility Hidden Valley Resort Consulting Engineer Permit to Operate Issued December 29, 2008 Permit No. 5689504A1T1, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hidden Valley Public Utility Services, LLC
1300 Penn Avenue
Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Borough or Township Jefferson Township County Somerset Type of Facility Hidden Valley Resort Consulting Engineer Permit to Operate Issued December 29, 2008 Permit No. 5684501T2, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hidden Valley Public Utility Services, LLC
1300 Penn Avenue
Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Borough or Township Jefferson Township County Somerset Type of Facility Hidden Valley Resort Consulting Engineer Permit to Operate Issued December 29, 2008 Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. 8318W-MA5, Public Water Supply, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Harmony Borough Water Authority Township or Borough Harmony Borough County Butler Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Paul J. Cornetti, P. E.
Authority Engineer
109 Dutchtown Road
Butler, PA 16002Permit to Construct Issued December 23, 2008
SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT PLAN APPROVAL
Plan Approvals Granted under section 5 of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. § 750.5)
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Plan Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Freeland Borough P. O. Box 117
Freeland, PA 18224Luzerne County Plan Description: The Plan's selected alternative is designated as Alternative 5, Option 2. This alternative calls for the replacement of portions of the Authority's existing wastewater collection and conveyance systems as specified in Exhibit 15 and the corresponding text of the Plan. The Authority's lone combined sewer overflow (CSO) structure will be retained, upgraded and automated as outlined in the Plan. The location of the CSO structure will also be relocated to a location near the existing Wyoming Street Pumping Station to facilitate the integration of the CSO structure with the pumping station's facilities. The CSO structure will be designed to discharge combined wastewater flows to its overflow line and receiving stream when flows reaching the Authority's wastewater treatment facility exceed 1.7 mgd. The Authority will convey combined wastewater flows through its combined sewer overflow point to its wastewater treatment facility to the maximum extent possible. The Wyoming Street Pumping Station will also be converted to a submersible type station and expanded to a capacity of approximately 1.1 mgd with redundant pumping equipment.
Alternative 5, Option 2 also proposes to upgrade and expand the Authority's existing wastewater treatment facility, located in Foster Township, Luzerne County, to a capacity of 1.2 mgd. The biological treatment portion of the facility will be converted from a trickling filter process to an aeration-based process as shown in Exhibit 18 and described in the text of the Plan. Flow equalization in the amount of 0.250 million gallons will be provided at the wastewater treatment facility to accommodate wet-weather flows. The facility will also be converted from a chlorine-based disinfection system to an ultraviolet-based disinfection system. Biosolids dewatering at the facility will be converted from a drying bed process to a mechanical filter press process. Treated wastewater from the facility will continue to be discharged to Pond Creek.
The Plan also calls for the continued investigation, location and removal of infiltration and inflow sources from the Authority's collection and conveyance systems and structures throughout the Borough through cooperative and coordinated efforts between the Borough and the Authority. These efforts shall be ongoing in nature and continue until modified by a revision of the Borough's Official Sewage Facilities with subsequent approval of the Plan by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Implementation of the selected wastewater disposal alternative and operation of the proposed facilities will be performed by the Borough and the Authority as specified in the Plan.
Financing of the proposed wastewater collection and conveyance system is to be provided by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). In evaluating the Plan for PENNVEST financing purposes, the Department has concluded that the proposed expansion of the Authority's wastewater treatment facility is in excess of that value justified by the Plan's population and reasonable growth projections. PENNVEST participation in funding the Authority's wastewater treatment facility upgrade and expansion will be prorated such that only costs attributable to upgrading and expanding the wastewater treatment facility to a flow of 1.03 mgd will be eligible for PENNVEST funding participation. All other costs attributable to the wastewater collection and conveyance systems' improvements are eligible at 100% of their construction cost values.
This approval correspondence covers only the wastewater planning aspects of the selected wastewater disposal alternative as it relates to individual municipality's Official Sewage Facilities Plan. The approved project will require an NPDES Permit for the proposed effluent discharge. The approved project will also require a Water Management Part II Permit for the construction and operation of the proposed sewage facilities. Both of these permit applications must be submitted in the name of the Authority.
Any additional wastewater-related improvements, additions, deletions or changes outside of those explicitly described in the Plan and its correspondence must be in compliance with the Department's regulations and be submitted to and approved by the Department in writing. This review has also not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
Plan Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County West Manheim Township 2412 Baltimore Pike
Hanover, PA 17331York County Plan Description: Joshua Hill, Code No. D3-67964-176-3: The approved plan provides for a 136 lot single-family residential subdivision on 203.7 acres with 132 proposed building lots and total proposed sewage flows of 32,100 gpd. The sewage flows will be tributary to a private onsite wastewater treatment plant with a discharge to a UNT of the West Branch of the Codorus Creek. The wastewater treatment plant will be sized at 100,000 gpd to accommodate possible future development and to serve existing homes with onlot sewage disposal system problems. The proposed development is located on the northeastern corner of Musselman Road and the Baltimore Pike (SR 0094) in West Manheim Township, York County. Any required NPDES Permits or WQM Permits must be obtained in the name of the owner/developer.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Plan Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Potter Township 124 Short Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875Centre County Plan Description: The approved plan provides for the replacement of the existing treatment plant at Country Club Park and extending a force main to accept sewage flows from the Meadows Clinic in the Township. The Department of Environmental Protection's review of the sewage facilities update revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. Any required NPDES Permits or WQM Permits must be obtained in the name of the municipality or authority as appropriate.
SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT PLAN DISAPPROVAL
Plan Disapprovals Granted under section 5 of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. § 750.5)
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
Plan Location: Located on Charlestown Road, Montgomery Township, Franklin County.
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Montgomery Township 12868 Fort Loudon Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236Franklin County Plan Description: The Official Plan Revision, entitled Darold Starliper, proposing a five lot residential subdivision using individual onlot sewage disposal systems, was disapproved because the preliminary hydrogeologic study contained in the planning information received by the Department of Environmental Protection and required by 25 Pa. Code § 71.62(c) was flawed as it used an incorrect assessment of the background concentration of nitrate-nitrogen in the groundwater. Samples were taken from wells located in a different geologic formation than the geologic formation located at the proposed subdivision. Preliminary hydrogeologic studies must correctly and accurately assess the background concentration of nitrate-nitrogen in the groundwater at the site of the proposed subdivision.
Plan Location: Located on Shinham Road, Antrim Township, Franklin County.
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Antrim Township P. O. Box 130
10655 Antrim Church Road
Greencastle, PA 17225Franklin County Plan Description: The Official Plan Revision, entitled William Webster, proposing a six lot residential subdivision using individual onlot sewage disposal systems, was disapproved because the preliminary hydrogeologic study contained in the planning information received by the Department of Environmental Protection and required by 25 Pa. Code § 71.62(c), incorrectly assessed the background concentration of nitrate-nitrogen in the groundwater, by using sample data from wells located in a different geologic formation than the geologic formation located at the proposed subdivision. When using only those wells which are in the same geologic formation with the proposed subdivision, it is apparent that the groundwater is presently polluted at the site of the proposed subdivision. Additional onlot sewage systems will further pollute the groundwater. Such a condition is considered a nuisance and is prohibited.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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The following plans and reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, shall also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a Site-Specific Standard remediation. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements.
For further information concerning plans or reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office after which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania 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.
Merton Price Property, Ridley Township, Delaware County. Michael Christie, Penn E & R, Inc., 2755 Bergey Road, Hatfield, PA 19440 on behalf of Kenneth Hurwitz, Merton Price Company, 207 Yorktown Place, Berwyn, PA 19132 has submitted a Remedial Investigation and Cleanup Plan concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with chlorinated solvents and petroleum hydrocarbons including mtbe. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
Former PA School of Muscle Therapy, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Samuel Kucia, Environmental Consulting, Inc., 500 East Washington Street, Suite 375, Norristown, PA 19401 on behalf of John Myers, 1598 Horseshoe Trail, Valley Forge, PA 19481, Alice Allan, Allan Properties, LLC, 190 Murphy Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Gamesa Wind PA, LLC, Falls Township, Bucks County. Chris Hawk, Environmental Standards, Inc., 1140 Valley Forge Road, P. O. Box 810, Valley Forge, PA 19482 on behalf of Darius Rogers, Gamesa Wind Us, 400 Gamesa Drive, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Green Street Mews, Downingtown Borough, Chester County. David VanKeuren, Earth Engineering, Incorporated, 115 West Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401 on behalf of Sara Peck, Progressive Housing Ventures, LLC, Malvern, PA 19355 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with other organics. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
Northeast Region: Ronald S. Brezinski, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
The Bethlehem Club, 520 North New Street, Bethlehem City, Northampton County. Elizabeth Schamberger, Moonstone Properties, LLC, 1150 Glenlivet Drive, Suite C-31, Allentown, PA 18106 has submitted a Final Report (on behalf of her client, The Bethlehem Club, c/o TJ McHale Co., 528 North New Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018), concerning the remediation of soils found to have been impacted by No. 2 fuel oil as a result of an accidental release from the piping of an out-of-service underground storage tank. The report was submitted to document attainment of the Statewide Health Standard. A public notice regarding the submittal of the Final Report was published in the Morning Call and the Express-Times on November 21, 2008.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
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The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act), require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Plans and reports required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a Site-Specific Standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media, benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office before which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania 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.
Defense Supply Facility, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Gary R. Brown, P. E., RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of Jonathan Zich Defense Realty, LLC, 575 Lexington Avenue, Suite 3200, New York, NY 10022 has submitted a Risk Assessment Report and Cleanup Plan concerning the remediation of site groundwater contaminated with jet fuel. The Risk Assessment Report and Cleanup Plan were disapproved by the Department of Environmental Protection on September 17, 2008.
(PECO) Royersford MGP Site, Royersford Borough, Montgomery County. John Roberts, Jacques Whitford Company, 450 South Graves Road, Suite 105, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 on behalf of Steven Freedman, Crest Club of Royersford, LP, 1715 East Butler Pike, Maple Glen, PA 19002 has submitted a Risk Assessment, Remedial Investigation and Final Report concerning the remediation of site groundwater and soil contaminated with PAHs. The Risk Assessment, Remedial Investigation and Final Report Plan was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on December 15, 2008
Bey Residence, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Richard D. Trimpi, Trimpi Associates, Inc., 1635 Old Plains Roads, Pennsburg, PA 18073 on behalf of Doris Bey, 4927 Pulaski Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on December 11, 2008.
Passanante Residence, Bedminster Township, Bucks County. Richard Werner, Environmental Consulting, Inc., 500 East Washington Street, Suite 375, Norristown, PA 19401 on behalf of Paul Passanante, 277 Swamp Road, Fountainville, PA 18923 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with heating oil. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on December 11, 2008.
CVS New Garden, New Garden Township, Chester County. Craig Herr, RT Environmental Services, Inc., 2145 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of John Zaharchuk, Summit Realty Advisors, LLC, 621 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720 has submitted a Risk Assessment and Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with arsenic. The Risk Assessment and Final Report were approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on December 15, 2008.
PECO North Wales MGP, North Wale Borough, Montgomery County. George Keil, URS Corporation, 335 Commerce Drive, Suite 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034 on behalf of Benjamin Henry, P. E., C Energy Company, 2301 Market Street S9-1, Philadelphia, PA 19103 has submitted a Risk Assessment and Final Report concerning the remediation of site groundwater and soil contaminated with organic and inorganic compounds. The Risk Assessment and Final Report were approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on December 8, 2008.
Northeast Region: Ronald S. Brezinski, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Scot Lubricants of PA, Inc., 1801 East Tremont Street, Allentown City, Lehigh County. Jeremy W. Bolyn, Patriot Environmental Management, LLC, P. O. Box 629, Douglassville, PA 19518 submitted a Final Report (on behalf of his client, Scot Lubricants of PA, Inc., P. O. Box 326, Allentown, PA 18105), concerning the remediation of site soils and groundwater found to have been impacted by No. 2 fuel oil and leaded gasoline as a result of an accidental release during the removal of a 550-gallon fuel oil underground storage tank and a 1,000-gallon leaded gasoline underground storage tank. The report documented attainment of the Statewide Health Standard for soils and groundwater and was approved on December 16, 2008.
Czeitner Property, Lower Woodside Drive, Silver Lake Township, Susquehanna County. Dawn L. Washo, Resource Environmental Management, Inc., 8 Ridge Street, Montrose, PA 18801 submitted a Final Report (on behalf of her client, Lori Czeitner, 19 Arlington Street, Johnson City, NY 13790), concerning the remediation of soils found to have impacted by No. 2 fuel oil as a result of a release from a 275-gallon aboveground storage tank. The report documented attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standard and was approved on December 15, 2008.
The Bethlehem Club, 520 North New Street, Bethlehem City, Northampton County. Elizabeth Schamberger, Moonstone Properties, LLC, 1150 Glenlivet Drive, Suite C-31, Allentown, PA 18106 submitted a Final Report (on behalf of her client, The Bethlehem Club, c/o TJ McHale Co., 528 North New Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018), concerning the remediation of soils found to have been impacted by No. 2 fuel oil as a result of an accidental release from the piping of an out-of-service underground storage tank. The report documented attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved on December 9, 2008.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMIT RENEWAL
General Permit Issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003); the Municipal 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.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
General Permit Number WMGR096. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has renewed the Department initiated General Permit Number WMGR096. This general permit authorizes the beneficial use of regulated fill as a construction material. The Department issued the renewal on December 24, 2008.
Persons interested in reviewing the general permit should contact Ronald C. Hassinger, Chief, General Permits/Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472, (717) 787-7381. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Determination of Applicability for General Permit issued Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. § 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.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
Permit No. WMGR090SW001 C&D. The Lane Construction Corporation, 1 Rutgers Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Crafton Asphalt Plant, 1601 Chartiers Valley Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 and Springdale Asphalt Plant, 1000 Sherosky Way, Springdale, PA 15144. A residual waste general permit for the processing of reclaimed asphalt pavement materials for beneficial use as a roadway construction material in the City of Pittsburgh/Springdale Borough, Allegheny County, was approved by the Regional Office on December 23, 2008.
Persons interested in reviewing the general permit should contact Diane McDaniel, P. E., Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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, Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2507.
45-301-031GP14: H.G. Smith Crematory (2120 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360) on December 24, 2008, to install and operate a pet and human remains crematory at their site in Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Mark Gorog and Barb Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers, (412) 442-4163/5226.
GP5-30-00175A: Atlas Pipeline Pennsylvania, LLC (P. O. Box 611, Moon Township, PA 15108-0611) on December 22, 2008, to install and operate one Caterpillar G3512LE compressor engine with Miratech IQ-22-10-H1 catalytic converter, two Caterpillar G3516 LE compressor engines each rated at 1,340 bhp-hr and replacement of the existing dehydrator with a new NATCO dehydrator rated at .350 mmBtu/hr at their Davis Compressor station in Jefferson Township, Greene County.
GP5-63-00940A: Mark West Liberty Gas Gathering, LLC (1515 Arapahoe Street, Tower 2, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202-2126) on December 19, 2008, to install and operate four Caterpillar 3516LE compressor engines, each equipped with a Miratech ZHS-30x31-12-H1 catalytic converter and two NATCO Dehydrators rated at 0.275 mmBtu/hr at their Shaw Compressor Station located in Chartiers Township, Washington County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
GP-10-324A: Butler Area School District--Butler Area Senior High School (120 Campus Lane, Butler, PA 16001) on December 22, 2008, to operate three natural gas fired boilers (BAQ-GPA/GP-1) in Butler Township, Butler 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.
09-0061B: Donaldson Co., Inc.--d/b/a Teratec (85 Railroad Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974) on December 22, 2008, to install a polytetrafluoroethylene extrusion line and drying process, which will be controlled by a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, at their facility in North Hampton Township, Bucks County. This facility is a Minor facility. There will be 4.4 tpy VOC increase due to this installation. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to keep the source operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
66-315-054: Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co. (P. O. Box 32, Mehoopany, PA 18629-0032) for installation of two new Napkin converting lines at their facility in Washington Township, Wyoming County.
54-313-088: Air Products & Chemicals (357 Marion Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252) on December 16, 2008, to modify their existing Fluorine Operation to include a new scrubber at their facility in Rush Township, Schuylkill County.
54-322-008: UGI-CES Generating Station (1 Meridian Boulevard, Suite 2C01, Wyomissing, PA 19610) on December 11, 2008, to construct and operate a ground flare and siloxane removal system at their site in Foster Township, Schuylkill County.
48-316-005: Tree Cycle, LLC (2026 Route 31, Suite 6, Glen Garden, NJ 08826) on December 12, 2008, to construct and operate a wood palletizing facility at their site in Plainfield Township, Northampton County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-017C: Morgan Advanced Materials and Technology (441 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, PA 15857) on December 23, 2008, to construct a second batch coking oven to be controlled by a new thermal oxidizer in St Marys City, Elk County. This is a State-only facility.
24-083P: Carbone of America--Benzinger Plant (215 Stackpole Street, St. Marys, PA 15857) on December 18, 2008, to modify plan approval 24-083N to include three additional carbon mixers (Source ID 129C) in St. Marys, Elk County.
25-970B: Wire Weld, Inc.--North East (12069 East Main Road, North East, PA 16428-3641) on December 23, 2008, to modify operating temperature restrictions in Plan Approval 25-970A in North East Township, Erie County.
37-243F: INMETCO (One INMETCO Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117) on December 23, 2008, to modify plan approval 37-243D condition with regards to the CO CEM for the 156,000 acfm baghouse controlling the Rotary Hearth Furnace in Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence 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, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-0009C: Boeing Co.--Philadelphia (P. O. 16858, Philadelphia, PA 19142) on December 22, 2008, to operate a manufacturing aircraft in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
15-0015C: Sartomer Co., Inc. (502 Thomas Jones Way, Exton, PA 19341) on December 23, 2008, to operate a Control Device in West Chester Borough, Chester County.
23-0089: FPL Energy Marcus Hook, LP (Delaware Avenue and Green Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061) on December 23, 2008, to operate a Control Device in West Borough of Marcus Hook, Delaware County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-083D: Carbone of America--Graphite Materials Div. (1032 Trout Run Road, St. Marys, PA 15857) on December 31, 2008, to construct a CBH Kiln in Benzinger Township, Elk County.
Plan Approvals Denied, Terminated, Modified, Suspended or Revoked under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and the provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13b and 127.13c.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-0029D: Glasgow, Inc.--Springhouse Asphalt Plant--Quarry (Route 309 and Hartman Road, Montgomery, PA 18936) on December 22, 2008, a minor modification of Plan Approval No. 46-0029D for modification of an existing mineral processing plant in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. Minor language changes were made in the modified Plan Approval. The modification has the same emissions limits and regulatory requirements as the original issuance.
Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-00003: ConocoPhillips (4101 Post Road, Trainer, PA 19061) on December 23, 2008, to renew their Title V Operating Permit in Trainer Borough, Delaware County. The initial permit was issued on February 24, 2003. The facility is a petroleum refinery. As a result of potential emissions of NOx, SOx, VOC, CO and PM, the facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed Title V Operating Permit Renewal does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. The operation is subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring under 40 CFR Part 64 and NSPS regulations. The renewal permit contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.
67-05033: Gichner Systems Group, Inc. (490 East Locust Street, P. O. Box 481, Dallastown, PA 17313) on December 18, 2008, to operate their portable metal building manufacturing facility in York Township, York County. This Title V Operating Permit was administratively amended due to a change of ownership. This is Revision No. 1.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Thomas Huynh, Chief, (215) 685-9476.
V07-002: Naval Surface Warfare Center--Carderock Division (5001 South Broad Street, Code 02, Philadelphia, PA 19112) for operation of research, development, testing, evaluation, fleet support and in-service engineering for surface and undersea naval ships facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include four wall-fired ship boilers, each with a heat input between 200 and 385 mmBtu/hr, five boilers each with a heat input less than 10 mmBtu/hr, 10 heaters each with a heat input less than 3 mmBtu/hr, five emergency generators, three engine test cells, five diesel engines used for testing, 11 gas turbines, a paint spray booth, wood working and parts cleaner. The facility's air emissions control devices include dust collectors, baghouse and filters.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, William R. Weaver, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-05114: Birchcraft Kitchens, Inc. (425 Richmond Street, Reading, PA 19605) on December 22, 2008, to operate their wood cabinet manufacturing plant in the City of Reading, Berks County.
36-03056: Weaver Industries, Inc. (425 South 4th Street, Denver, PA 17517-1224) on December 18, 2008, to operate their existing industrial machinery operation facility in Denver Borough, Lancaster County. This is a renewal of the State-only operating permit.
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, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-00014: Knoll, Inc. (1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041) the operating permit was amended to incorporate Plan Approval PA-46-0014F for a Metal and Plastic Saw with Cyclone in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. Other revisions include the removal of sources no longer operated at the facility, the addition of an exempt emergency generators source and solvent degreasers source and general restructuring and reorganization of sources and permit conditions. Administrative Amendment of Title V Operating Permits is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, William R. Weaver, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
36-05119: Signature Custom Cabinetry, Inc. (434 Springville Road, Ephrata, PA 17522-9610) on December 22, 2008, for a coating spray booth at Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. This State-only operating permit has been administratively amended to incorporate plan approval 36-05119C for Spray Booth 55, Souce ID 12B. This is Revision No. 1.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Edward Braun, Chief, (215) 685-9476.
V04-007: PaperWorks Industries, Inc. (5000 Flat Rock Road, Philadelphia, PA 19127) on December 22, 2008, to incorporate a change of ownership from Altivity Packaging, LLC. The Title V Operating Permit was originally issued on July 12, 2005.
De Minimis Emissions Increases Authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 127.449.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
37-00023: Orion Power Midwest LP--New Castle Power Plant (121 Champion Way, Canonsburg, PA 15317) for their facility in Taylor Township, Lawrence County. The de minimis emission increases are related to construction of an auxiliary boiler to provide building heat. The installation of the boiler will begin on or after January 1, 2009. The boiler is rated at 8.2 mmBtu/hr and is fired with No. 2 oil. In addition, this source is exempt from plan approval as it complies with 25 Pa. Code § 127.14(a)(3). The facility has not applied for any other de minimis increases during the term of the current permit which expires December 31, 2001.
The Department of Environmental Protection hereby approves the de minimis emission increase. The following table is a list of the de minimis increases as required by 25 Pa. Code § 127.449(i). This list includes the de minimis increases since the Title V Operating Permit issuance on January 23, 2007.
Date Source PM10 (tons) SOx (tons) NOx (tons) VOC (tons) CO (tons) 12/19/2008 8.2 mmBtu Clayton Ind. No. 2 oil fired auxiliary boiler 0.10 0.71 1.0 0.01 0.25 Allowable 0.6 ton/source
3 tons/facility1.6 tons/source
8 tons/facility1 ton/source
5 tons/facility1 ton/source
5 tons/facility4 tons/source
20 tons/facility
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.
32990103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0212687, TLH Coal Company, 4401 Pollock Road, Marion Center, PA 15759, permit revision--land use change on Murray Mumau and Paul Wanchisn properties from Wildlife Habitat and Forest to Pasture and unmanaged natural habitat in Grant Township, Indiana County, affecting 30 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to/and East Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received October 15, 2008. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
56693103 and NPDES No. PA0608017. Diamond T Coal Company, P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, revision of an existing bituminous surface and auger; reclamation only--water treatment mine to change land use from pastureland to unmanaged natural habitat in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 828.8 acres. Receiving streams: UNT Lamberts Run, Lamberts Run, UNT Grove Run and Grove Run classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Municipal Authority: Stonycreek River. Application received April 9, 2008. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
32970105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234427, TLH Coal Company, 4401 Pollock Road, Marion Center, PA 15759, permit revision--land use change on Murray Mumau and Paul Wanchisn properties from Wildlife Habitat to Pasture or land occasionally cut for hay in Grant Township, Indiana County, affecting 42 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to/and East Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received October 15, 2008. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
56030102 and NPDES No. PA0249424. Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 29.6 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to/and Hays Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received October 21, 2008. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
32030103 and NPDES No. PA0249416. Britt Energies, Inc., 2450 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Center Township, Indiana County, affecting 175.6 acres. Receiving streams: Tearing Run to Two Lick Creek to Blacklick Creek to Conemaugh River classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received October 16, 2008. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
56803020 and NPDES No. PA0121177. Action Mining, Inc., 1117 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale, PA 15552, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal refuse disposal mine in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 79.5 acres. Receiving streams: Blue Lick Creek, UNT to Blue Lick Creek and a UNT to the Casselman River classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received September 4, 2008. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
56663069, NPDES No. PA0120944 and General Permit GP-12-56980103. Action Mining, Inc., 1117 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale, PA 15552, revision of an existing bituminous surface-auger mine to replace an existing air quality permit for coal processing to coverage under air quality general permit GP-12 in Elk Lick and Summit Townships, Somerset County, affecting 3,040.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Casselman River, Casselman River, UNT to Elk Lick Creek and Elk Lick Creek classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received October 27, 2008. Permit issued December 24, 2008.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
10970105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227625. State Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip, auger and coal ash placement operation in Concord and Fairview Townships, Butler County affecting 234.7 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Three UNTs to Bear Creek. Application received October 27, 2008. Permit issued December 18, 2008.
1642-10070105-E-1. T. C. Mining (252 Lower Hayes Run Road, Kittanning, PA 16201) Application for a stream encroachment to mine through and reconstruct a 500 foot segment of 100 feet of UNT No. 1A to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek in Concord and Clay Townships, Butler County affecting 191.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek. Application received November 26, 2007. Permit issued December 18, 2008.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
07070301 and NPDES No. PA0262374. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803-1649, commencement, operation and restoration of a noncoal surface mine and stream encroachments for Schmucker Run and UNTs Nos. 1--3, and Nos. 5--8 in Woodbury Township, Blair County, affecting 98.7 acres. Receiving streams: Schmucker Run classified for the following use: WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received March 22, 2007. Permit issued December 23, 2008.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
03080801. Shirey Farms (225 Water Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a small, noncoal surface mining site located in Redbank Township, Armstrong County, affecting 2.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Redbank Creek. Application received May 9, 2008. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
25010302. A.C.A. Sand and Gravel, LLC (19170 Route 89, Box 16, Corry, PA 16407) Revision to an existing topsoil and sand and gravel operation to add 3.6 acres and mine below the water table in Concord Township, Erie County affecting 124.6 acres. The revision also includes a land use change from cropland and forestland to unmanaged water impoundment and unmanaged natural habitat on the property of Richard J. Darrow. Receiving streams: N/A. Application received April 7, 2008. Permit issued December 18, 2008.
37080303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258598. Three Rivers Aggregates (P. O. Box 6090, Falmouth, VA 22403-6090) Commencement, operation and restoration of a sand and gravel operation in Plain Grove and Scott Townships, Lawrence County affecting 71.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Taylor Run. Application received May 13, 2008. Permit issued December 18, 2008.
3778SM10. Gierlach Crushing & Contracting (206 Patchel Run Road, Franklin, PA 16323-6709) Renewal of existing NPDES Permit No. PA0108812 in the City of Franklin, Venango County. Receiving streams: Patchel Run. Application received October 31, 2008. Permit issued December 23, 2008.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
5777SM4C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0034690. Barletta Materials & Construction, Inc., (P. O. Box 550, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County, receiving stream: Susquehanna River and a UNT to Susquehanna River. Application received October 30, 2008. Renewal issued December 22, 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.
21084169. Newville Construction Services, Inc., 408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241-9424, blasting activity permit issued for bridge demolition development in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 10, 2009. Permit issued December 15, 2008.
21084170. Newville Construction Services, Inc., 408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241-9424, blasting activity permit issued for bridge demolition development in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 10, 2009. Permit issued December 15, 2008.
21084171. Newville Construction Services, Inc., 408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241-9424, blasting activity permit issued for bridge demolition development in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 10, 2009. Permit issued December 15, 2008.
21084172. Newville Construction Services, Inc., 408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241-9424, blasting activity permit issued for bridge demo development in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 10, 2009. Permit issued December 15, 2008.
21084173. Warrens Excavating & Drilling, Inc., P. O. Box 214, Myerstown, PA 17067-0214, blasting activity permit issued for residential development in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 15, 2009. Permit issued December 17, 2008.
21084174. Warrens Excavating & Drilling, Inc., P. O. Box 214, Myerstown, PA 17067-0214, blasting activity permit issued for residential development in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 1, 2009. Permit issued December 17, 2008.
01084115. Warrens Excavating & Drilling, Inc., P. O. Box 214, Myerstown, PA 17067-0214, blasting activity permit issued for residential development in Hamilton Township, Adams County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 1, 2009. Permit issued December 17, 2008.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
39084121. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Laurel Field Estates in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of December 21, 2009. Permit issued December 18, 2008.
360841122. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Westwood Green in Manor Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 1, 2009. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
360841126. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Wellsley Manor in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 1, 2009. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
360841127. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Parkside Development in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 1, 2009. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
46084123. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Lower Salford Pump Station in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of December 19, 2009. Permit issued December 22, 2008.
22084118. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Enclave Project in Derry Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of December 15, 2009. Permit issued December 23, 2008.
54084107. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Northeast Cad in Foster and Cass Townships, Schuylkill County with an expiration date of December 18, 2009. Permit issued December 23, 2008.
360841120. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Willow Bends Farms in West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 1, 2009. Permit issued December 24, 2008.
40084125. Geological Technologies, Inc., (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Curryhill--Avondale Mine Reclamation in Plymouth Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of January 1, 2010. Permit issued December 24, 2008.
67084135. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Friendship Estates in Warrington Township, York County with an expiration date of December 1, 2009. Permit issued December 1, 2009. Permit issued December 24, 2008.
67084136. J. Roy's, Inc., (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for White Oak Sewer Interceptor in Newberry Township, York County with an expiration date of December 20, 2009. Permit issued December 24, 2008.
67084137. Geological Technologies, Inc., (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Thistle Hill in North Codorus Township, York County with an expiration date of December 18, 2009. Permit issued December 24, 2008.
360841128. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Lowes of Lancaster in East Lampeter Township and the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 31, 2009. Permit issued December 26, 2008.
360841129. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting for Edie Enterprises in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 31, 2009. Permit issued December 26, 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 AT&T 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 P. S. §§ 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 Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
E44-138: Department of Transportation Engineering District 2-0, 1924 Daisy Street, P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830, Derry Township, Mifflin County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To: (1) raze the existing SR 2007 Section A01 bridge, having two spans, a width of 26.0 feet, a total span of 70.0 feet and an underclearance of 10.5 feet over Kishacoquillas Creek (HQ-CWF) (Lewistown, PA Quadrangle N: 21.4 inches; W: 8.4 inches, Latitude: 30° 37` 03"; Longitude: 77° 33` 37"); and (2) construct and maintain a two span bridge approximately 20 feet west of the existing bridge having a width of 35.0 feet, a total span of 98.0 feet and an underclearance of 9.8 feet carrying SR 2007 over Kishaquillas Creek (HQ-CWF) (Lewistown, PA Quadrangle N: 21.4 inches; W: 8.4 inches, Latitude: 30° 37` 03"; Longitude: 77° 33` 37"). This permit also authorizes the installation of a temporary causeway and cofferdams for the purpose of constructing the new bridge and removing the old bridge. The project will result in 80.0 linear feet of temporary and 50.0 linear feet of net permanent floodway impacts associated with replacement of the SR 2007 Bridge over Kishacoquillas Creek (HQ-CWF) in Derry Township, Mifflin County.
E50-244: John McCrae, Route 1, Box 233, East Waterford, PA 17021, Toboyne Township, Perry County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 1.0-foot thick, 10.0-foot wide by 75.0-foot long shale access road within the left bank floodway of Horse Valley Run (HQ-CWF) (Blairs Mills, PA Quadrangle N: 6.83 inches; W: 4.0 inches, Latitude: 40° 17` 15"; Longitude: 77° 39` 13") in Toboyne Township, Perry County.
E36-839, Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain: (1) a 668-foot long stream channel restoration project in a perennial UNT to Furnace Run (HQ-CWF) (Lititz, PA Quadrangle N: 20.5 inches; W: 7.6 inches, Latitude: 40° 14` 08" N: Longitude: 76° 18` 22"); (2) a 15 foot extension of a 12-inch stormwater outfall structure discharging to the UNT to Furnace Run (HQ-CWF) (Lititz, PA Quadrangle N: 20.0 inches; W: 8.1 inches, Latitude: 40° 14` 07" N; Longitude: 76° 18` 30"); (3) a 10 foot extension of an 18-inch stormwater outfall structure discharging to the UNT to Furnace Run (HQ-CWF) (Lititz, PA Quadrangle N: 20.0 inches; W: 8.0 inches, Latitude: 40° 14` 07" N; Longitude: 76° 18` 27"); and (4) the removal of 287 cubic yards of fill material and the placement of 604 cubic yards of material within the floodway of a UNT to Furnace Run (HQ-CWF) (Lititz, PA Quadrangle N: 20.0 inches; W: 8.0 inches, Latitude: 40° 14` 07" N; Longitude: 76° 18` 27") located within Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County along the Turnpike at Milepost 273.5.
E34-125: SR 0850, Section A06, Laurel Run Bridges, Department of Transportation Engineering District 2-0, P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830, Tuscarora Township, Juniata County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To: (1) raze the existing SR 0850 bridge having two spans, a width of 35.0 feet, a total span of 52.0 feet and an underclearance of 6.3 feet over Laurel Run (CWF) (McCoysville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 24` 5.5"; Longitude: 77° 33` 6.3", N: 4.6 inches; W: 7.1 inches); (2) raze the existing T-311 bridge having a single span, a width of 27.0 feet, a total span of 33.0 feet and an underclearance of 5.0 feet over Laurel Run (CWF) (McCoysville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 24` 7.0"; Longitude: 77° 33` 8.9", N: 4.7 inches; W: 7.2 inches); (3) to raze the existing SR 0075 bridge having two spans, a width of 23.4 feet, a total span of 37.3 feet skewed 75° and an underclearance of 6.7 feet over Laurel Run (CWF) (McCoysville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 24` 7.4"; Longitude: 77° 33` 9.7", N: 4.8 inches; W: 7.3 inches); (4) construct and maintain a single span prestressed concrete spread box bridge having a width of 36.5 feet, a clear span of 39.0 feet skewed 75° and a minimum underclearance of 5.11 feet carrying SR 0075 over Laurel Run (CWF) (McCoysville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 24` 7.4"; Longitude: 77° 33` 9.7", N: 4.8 inches; W: 7.3 inches); (5) construct and maintain a 58-inch by 91-inch concrete elliptical pipe having a length of 78.0 feet carrying SR 0850 over a UNT to Laurel Run (CWF) (McCoysville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 24` 5.5"; Longitude: 77° 33` 6.3", N: 4.6 inches; W: 7.1 inches); and (6) construct and maintain a 24-inch RCP pipe having a length of 115.0 feet carrying SR 0850 over a UNT to Laurel Run (CWF) (McCoysville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 24` 7.0"; Longitude: 77° 33` 8.9", N: 4.7 inches; W: 7.2 inches), all for the purpose of replacing the SR 0075 bridge over Laurel Run (CWF) and re-aligning SR 0850 in Tuscarora Township, Juniata County.
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E32-485. Department of Transportation--District 10-0, P. O. Box 429, 2530 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701-0429. To fill and maintain wetlands for the purpose of constructing 2.5 acres in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District 286 (Avonmore, PA Quadrangle N: 5.0 inches; W: 2.8 inches, Latitude: 40° 31` 40"; Longitude: 79° 23` 42"). To fill and maintain 0.022 acre of PEM wetlands located within the Blacklegs Creek Water Shed (CWF) for the purpose of constructing a 2.5 acre advanced wetland compensation site located adjacent to SR 286.
E63-610. Department of Transportation, District 12-0, 825 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401. To replace a bridge between Chartiers and South Strabane Townships, Washington County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (Washington West, PA Quadrangle N: 14.7 inches; W: 1.15 inches, Latitude: 40° 12` 21"; Longitude: 80° 15` 29"). To remove the existing SR 4049, two lane, single 56.66 ft. span, 27.5 ft. width, steel through girder bridge having an underclearance of 11 ft. over Chartiers Creek (WWF); and to construct and maintain an adjacent, upstream and to the west a two lane, single 82.6 ft. span, 43.4 ft. width, replacement concrete box beam bridge, with an underclearance of 11.2 ft. The project extends between Chartiers and South Strabane Townships.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control (ESCP) Permits have been issued.
Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5, Subchapter A (relating to practice and procedure of Commonwealth agencies), 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 Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing 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 to 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 decisional law.
If individuals want to challenge this action, their appeal must reach the board within 30 days. Individuals do not need a lawyer 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. If individuals cannot afford a lawyer, Individuals may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board, (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCP-0808805 Ted Wurfel
Chief Gathering, LLC
6051 Wallace Road Ext.
Suite 210
Wexford, PA 15090
Bradford County West Burlington Township Sugar Creek
TSF
UNT to Towanda Creek
CWF
SPECIAL NOTICES
NPDES Permit No.: PA-0026107-A1, Sewage, Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, P. O. Box 33A, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-1333. The facility is located in Hanover Township, Luzerne County.
In response to a request received from the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is proposing to change an interim compliance date contained in Part C, Special Condition Five of the Authority's NPDES permit. The due date for Activity 1, Award Contract for Construction or Begin Implementation, will be revised from October 1, 2008, to March 1, 2009. There are no other proposed changes to the permit. The Department hereby notices NPDES Permit No. PA-0026107-A1 for public comment and will consider any comments submitted during the 30-day comment period.
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township
AddressCounty Butler Township Butler Area Sewer Authority
100 Litman Road
Butler, PA 16001Butler County Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Butler Area Sewer Authority proposes to perform sanitary sewer rehabilitation in the NW Area. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. The Department has categorically excluded this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
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). Environmental Good Samaritan project issued 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. Project issued December 23, 2008.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Lehigh River Watershed in Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on January 28, 2009, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Pottsville District Office in Pottsville, 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. The Lehigh River Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals.
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. Portions of this watershed were heavily mined for coal in the 19th and 20th centuries. 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, sediment and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data between 2005 and 2008.
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 James Andrews at (570) 621-3118 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Pottsville District Mining Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901. E-mail will be received at jameandrew@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 February 3, 2009. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Friday, January 23rd. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Stauffer Run Watershed in Westmoreland County Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on January 22, 2009, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, 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. Multiple stream segments in the Stauffer Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals and acidity. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 37927 Stauffer Run 2.25 37928 UNT 0.66 37929 UNT 1.16 37930 UNT 1.06 37931 UNT 1.48 37932 UNT 0.34 37933 UNT 0.49 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese) and acidity, while maintaining 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 from 2007 through 2008.
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 7:45 a.m. and 3:45 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 scheidel@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 February 6, 2009. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2009. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Sewickley Creek Watershed in Westmoreland County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on January 22, 2009, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, 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 each of Sewickley Creek, Welty Run, Buffalo Run and Jacks Run has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 37556 Sewickley Creek 23.7 37662 Buffalo Run 1.3 37702 Jacks Run 1.3 37779 Welty Run 7.8 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--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 from 2007 through 2008.
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 Jennifer Orr at (717) 772-5670 between 8 a.m. and 4 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 February 6, 2009. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2009. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 09-48. Filed for public inspection January 9, 2009, 9:00 a.m.]
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