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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-87c

[29 Pa.B. 339]

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   The EPA Region III Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision: 40 CFR 123.24.

   The application and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted.

List of NPDES and/or other
General Permit Type
PAG-1General Permit For Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities
PAG-2General Permit For Discharges of Stormwater From Construction Activities
PAG-3General Permit For Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities
PAG-4General Permit For Discharges From Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant
PAG-5General Permit For Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems
PAG-6General Permit For Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems
PAG-7General Permit For Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application
PAG-8General Permit For Beneficial Use of Non-Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site
PAG-9General Permit For Beneficial Use of Residential Septage By Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest or a Land Reclamation Site

General Permit Type--PAG-2

Facility Location
County andApplicant NameReceiving Stream Contact Office and
MunicipalityPermit No.and Addressor Body of WaterTelephone No.
Luzerne County
Jackson Township
PAR10R166Rolling Meadows Dev. Co.
46 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA 18704
Huntsville CreekLuzerne CD
(570) 674-7991
Luzerne County
Lehman, Jackson,
Dallas and Kingston Townships
PAR10R167PA American Water Co.
Northeast Region
20 E. Union St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Huntsville Reservoir and
Huntsville Creek
Luzerne CD
(570) 674-7991

General Permit Type--PAG-4

Facility Location
County andApplicant NameReceiving Stream Contact Office and
MunicipalityPermit No.and Addressor Body of WaterTelephone No.
Lancaster County
Providence Township
PAG043607John J. Zook
83 Fairview Road
New Providence, PA 17560
UNT to Beaver CreekSouthcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707
Dauphin County
Derry Township
PAG043608James and Linda Griffith
2105 Church Road
Hummelstown, PA 17036-8200
UNT to Spring CreekSouthcentral Region
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200
(717) 705-4707

SAFE DRINKING WATER


Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).

   Regional Office: Northcentral Field Operations, Environmental Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   Application No. M. A.  The Department issued a construction permit to Consumers Pa. Water Company (P. O. Box 160, Sayre, PA 18840; Sayre Borough, Bradford County) for construction of a water transmission main known as the Wilawana Road water extension.

   Application No. MA.  The Department issued a construction permit to Start Properties, L.L.C. (1015 Cedar Knoll, P. O. Box 116, Gradyville, PA 19039; West Buffalo Township, Union County) for construction of 40,000 gallon finished water storage tank, booster pump station and interconnection with the campground distribution system.

   Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Supply Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   Permit No. 5698502.  Public water supply. Addison Borough Water Authority, P. O. Box 13, Addison, PA 15411.

   Type of Facility: Whites Creek Well No. 2 (back-up well).

   Permit to Construct/Operate Issued: December 10, 1998.

   Permit No. 6598502.  Public water supply. Authority of the City of New Kensington, P. O. Box 577, 920 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA 15068.

   Type of Facility: Garver's Ferry Road Pump Station.

   Permit to Construct Issued: December 10, 1998.

   Permit No. 1198504-E.  Public water supply. Vintondale Borough Council, P. O. Box 218, Vintondale, PA 15961.

   Type of Facility: Emergency use of well and emergency hauling.

   Permit to Operate Issued: December 4, 1998.

   Permit No. 5696503.  Public water supply. Rockwood Borough Municipal Authority, 358 Market Street, Rockwood, PA 15557.

   Type of Facility: Wells, pump station and chemical feed facilities.

   Permit to Operate Issued: December 4, 1998.

   Permit No. 2698503.  Public water supply. Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 800 West Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.

   Type of Facility: Interior/exterior coating of the Menallen Finished Water Tank.

   Permit to Operate Issued: December 16, 1998.

   Permit No. 6598504.  Public water supply. Municipal Authority Westmoreland County, Lincoln Highway West, Greensburg, PA 15601.

   Type of Facility: Murrysville Pump Station.

   Permit to Construct Issued: December 15, 1998.

   Permit No. 1198502.  Public water supply. Blacklick Valley Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 161, Vintondale, PA 15961.

   Type of Facility: Booster chlorination station, transmission and distribution system.

   Permit to Construct Issued: November 24, 1998.

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

Under Act 2, 1995

Preamble 3


The following final 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 any final 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 methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.

   For further information concerning the final report, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program in the Department's Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of a final report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   The Department has received the following final reports:

   Northeast Regional Field Office: Joseph A. Brogna, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

   Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (PP&L)--Distribution Pole No. 58149N46460 (Harper Street), Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County. PP&L, Environmental Management Division, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils found to be contaminated with PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). The report was submitted to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide human health standard.

   Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (PP&L)--Distribution Pole No. 57294N46144 (corner of Penn and Olive Streets), City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. PP&L, Environmental Management Division, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils found to be contaminated with PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). The report was submitted to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide human health standard.

   Bennick Residence, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County. David Crowther, Geologist, Hydrocon Services, Inc., 2945 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103 has submitted a Final Report (on behalf of his clients, Paul and Lois Bennick, 101 Division Street, Valley View, PA 17983) concerning the remediation of site soils found to have been contaminated with BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene) compounds and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The report was submitted to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide human health standard. A Notice of Intent to Remediate was simultaneously submitted. See additional Pennsylvania Bulletin notice.

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

Under Act 2, 1995

Preamble 4


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) and Chapter 250 Administration of Land Recycling Program

   Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8 Administration of Land Recycling Program requires the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its 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 Act 2 (Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act) remediation standards. Plans and reports required by provisions of Act 2 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 reuse 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. A cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. 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 methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. 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, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program in the Department's Regional Office under 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 listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   The Department has acted upon the following plans and reports:

   Northeast Regional Field Office: Joseph Brogna, Regional Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

   Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (PP&L)--Distribution Pole No. 58149N46460 (Harper Street), Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County. PP&L, Environmental Management Division, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils found to be contaminated with PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide human health standard, and was approved by the Department on January 4, 1999.

   Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (PP&L)--Distribution Pole No. 57294N46144 (corner of Penn and Olive Streets), City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. PP&L, Environmental Management Division, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101 submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils found to be contaminated with PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide human health standard, and was approved by the Department on January 4, 1999.

AIR QUALITY

OPERATING PERMITS


General Plan Approval and Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

   Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.

   GP1-22-3026:  Milton Hershey School (P. O. Box 830, Hershey, PA 17033) authorized use of the general permit for three natural gas boilers in Derry Township, Dauphin County.


Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

   Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.

   OP-46-0128:  Bell Atlantic (100 Greenwood Avenue, Jenkintown, PA) issued for operation of an emergency diesel generator in Abington Township, Montgomery County.

   OP-46-0127:  Bell Atlantic (1050 Virginia Drive, Ft. Washington, PA 19034) issued for operation of an emergency diesel generator in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County.

   OP-46-0061:  Pennsylvania Department of Corrections--SCI Graterford (Route 29, Graterford, PA 19426) issued for operation of a Facility NOx/VOCs RACT in Skippack Township, Montgomery County.

   OP-23-0021:  Congoleum Corp. (Ridge Road and Yates Avenue, Marcus Hook, PA 19061) issued December 31, 1998, for operation of a Facility VOCs RACT in Trainer Borough, Delaware County.

   TVOP-46-00013:  Hatfield, Inc. (2700 Funks Road, Hatfield, PA 19440) issued for operation of a Facility Title V Operating Permit in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County.

   Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3637.

   TVOP-53-00006:  CNG Transmission Corp., Ellisburg Station (5th Floor, 625 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3197) issued December 22, 1998, for natural gas fired internal combustion engines, boilers and space heaters, located in Genesee Township, Potter County.


Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits

   Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit to the following facilities. These facilities are major facilities subject to the operating permit requirements under Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G (relating to operating permit requirements; and Title V operating permits).

   Appointments to review copies of the Title V application, proposed permit and other relevant information must be made by contacting Records Management at the regional office telephone number noted. For additional information, contact the regional office noted.

   Interested persons may submit written comments, suggestions or objections concerning the proposed Title V permit to the regional office within 30 days of publication of this notice. Written comments submitted to the Department during the 30-day public comment period shall include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, along with the reference number of the proposed permit. The commentator should also include a concise statement of objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.

   The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the proposed action based upon the information received during the public comment period and will provide notice of any scheduled public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation where the facility is located.

   Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Attn: Kanubhai L. Patel, (717) 705-4702.

   36-05029:  High Steel Structures, Inc. (P. O. Box 10008, 1853 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA 17605-0008) located in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The facility is a fabricated structural steel manufacturer. The operation primarily emits volatile organic compounds (VOC).

   07-05008:  Westvaco Corp. (1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686) located in Tyrone Boro, Blair County. The facility's operations include the dry milling of reclaimed and recycled paper with processed pulp in the production of finished paper. The facility is a primary emitter of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and carbon monoxide (CO).


Administrative Amendment of Operating Permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

   Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.

   15-310-016A:  Martin Limestone, Inc. (199 Quarry Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344) issued December 24, 1998, for stone crushing plant in Honeybrook Township, Chester County.

   OP-23-0014A:  Kimberly-Clark Tissue Co. (Front and Avenue of the States, Chester, PA 19013) issued December 31, 1998, for Facility VOC/NOx Ract in Chester Township, Delaware County.

   Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3637.

   TVOP-17-00001:  GPU Generation Inc. (Genco), Shawville Plant (1001 Broad Street, Johnstown, PA 15907) issued Title IV (acid rain) permit on December 31, 1997. Amended on December 31, 1998, to include nitrogen oxides (NOx) requirements in accordance with 40 CFR Part 76, for the operation of four coal fired boilers, located in Bradford Township, Clearfield County.

   TVOP-47-00001:  PP&L, Inc., Montour SES (Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101) issued Title IV (acid rain) permit on December 31, 1997. Amended on December 31, 1998, to include nitrogen oxides (NOx) requirements in accordance with 40 CFR Part 76, for the operation of two coal fired boilers, located in Derry Township, Montour County.

   TVOP-55-00001:  PP&L, Inc., Sunbury SES (Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101) issued Title IV (acid rain) permit on December 31, 1997. Amended on December 31, 1998, to include nitrogen oxides (NOx) requirements in accordance with 40 CFR Part 76, for the operation of six coal fired boilers, located in Monroe Township, Snyder County.


Operating Permits Minor Modification issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

   Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.

   OP-09-0018:  Moore, North America, Inc. (100 American Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951) modified December 29, 1998, for nonheat lithographic printing in Richland Township, Bucks County.

   Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3637.

   19-304-008B:  Benton Foundry, Inc. (R. R. 1, Box 110, Benton, PA 17814) amended on December 21, 1998, to increase the amount of chrome and manganese trim alloys allowed to be used in four iron foundry induction furnaces to 15,000 and 7,500 pounds per year respectively in Sugarloaf Township, Columbia County.

PLAN APPROVALS


Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

   Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.

   PA-46-0162:  Hammond Lead Products (10 South Grosstown Road, Pottstown, PA 19464) issued December 17, 1998, for operation of a lead oxide plant in West Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County.

   PA-09-0009A:  Webcraft Technologies, Inc. (4371 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA 18914) issued December 22, 1998, for operation of a boiler in New Britain Township, Bucks County.

   PA-09-0094:  Lepko Finishing (111 North Seventh Street, Perkasie, PA 18944) issued December 22, 1998, for operation of a surface coating specialty job shop in Perkasie Borough, Bucks County.

   PA-46-0011A:  Bethlehem Lukens Plate (Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428) issued December 23, 1998, for operation of reheat furnaces no. 1 and no. 2 in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County.

   PA-46-0169:  H & N Packaging, Inc. (92 County Line Road, Colmar, PA 18915) issued December 28, 1998, for operation of a graphic arts facility in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County.

   PA-46-0081A:  Markel Corp. (416 School Lane, Norristown, PA 19404) issued December 30, 1998, for operation of eight extrusion vapor ovens in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County.

   PA-46-0036:  Ford Electronics & Refrigeration Corp. (2750 Morris Road, Lansdale, PA 19446) issued December 31, 1998, for operation of a selective soldering machine no. 6 in Worcester Township, Montgomery County.

   Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.

   01-03002A:  Tarmac America, Inc. (P. O. Box 2016, Norfolk, VA 23501) issued December 24, 1998, for installation of an impact crusher and two conveyors controlled by wet suppression in Oxford Township, Adams County. These sources are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.

   01-03011:  Dal-Tile Corp. (411 North Fourth Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325) issued December 21, 1998, for installation of the trim presses No. 1 through No. 5 controlled by a fabric collector in Bendersville Borough, Adams County.

   67-03031:  Pennex Aluminum Co. (P. O. Box 100, Wellsville, PA 17365) issued December 23, 1998, for construction of a reverbatory furnace in Wellsville Borough, York County.

   67-05067:  Persing Enterprises, Inc. (214 North Franklin Street, Red Lion, PA 17356) issued December 18, 1998, for installation of a sealer/stain booth, lacquer booth and spray adhesive booth, controlled by dry filters in Red Lion Borough, York County.


Plan Approvals extensions issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

   Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.

   46-399-101A:  Brown Printing Co. (668 Gravel Pike, East Greenville, PA 18041) issued December 15, 1998, for operation of eight lithographic printing presses in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

   PA-46-0005:  Merck & Co., Inc. (770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486) issued December 15, 1998, for operation of a Facility VOCs/NOx RACT in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County.

   46-320-033:  Global Packaging, Inc. (Brower and Montgomery Avenues, Oaks, PA 19456) issued December 22, 1998, for operation of a flexographic printing press in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.

   46-320-028:  Global Packaging, Inc. (Brower and Montgomery Avenues, Oaks, PA 19456) issued December 22, 1998, for operation of a flexographic printing press in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.

   46-320-028A:  Global Packaging, Inc. (Brower and Montgomery Avenues, Oaks, PA 19456) issued December 22, 1998, for operation of a flexographic printing press no. 1 in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.

   23-312-172C:  Epsilon Products Co. (Post Road and Blueball Avenue, Marcus Hook, PA 19061) issued December 23, 1998, for operation of storage bin vents in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County.

   15-399-044A:  Quebecor Printing Atglen, Inc. (Lower Valley Road and Route 372, West Sadsbury, PA 19365) issued January 4, 1999, for operation of a hard chrome electroplating bath in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County.

   Southcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4702.

   21-312-021:  Scranton-Altoona Terminals Corp. (P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105) granted December 27, 1998, to authorize temporary operation of the petroleum product loading rack controlled by a vapor combustion unit, covered by this Plan Approval until April 25, 1999, at the Mechanicsburg Terminal--Texaco Road, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. This source is subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart XX, National Emission Standards for Bulk Gasoline Terminal of the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.


Administrative Amendment of Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

   Southeast Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6242.

   46-320-028A:  Global Packaging, Inc. (Brower and Montgomery Avenues, Oaks, PA 19456) issued December 22, 1998, for a flexographic printing press no. 1 in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.


Minor Modification of Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

   Northcentral Regional Office: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3637.

   18-329-001:  CNG Transmission Corp. (CNG Tower, 625 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3199) on December 19, 1998, to delete a condition erroneously placed in the plan approval which requires undue recordkeeping and to amend a condition to delete a continuous emissions monitoring requirement on one natural gas-fired internal combustion engine and allow the use of a predictive emissions monitoring system on a second such engine at the Finnefrock Compressor Station in Leidy Township, Clinton County.

   18-329-001A:  CNG Transmission Corp. (CNG Tower, 625 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3199) on December 18, 1998, to delete a condition erroneously placed in the plan approval which requires undue recordkeeping at the Finnefrock Compressor Station in Leidy Township, Clinton County.

MINING

APPROVALS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES

   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); 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. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable 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).

   Ebensburg District Office, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.

Coal Applications Issued

   32930105.  Revision, P & N Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767), for an additional 9.7 acres of Upper Kittanning coal seam removal is proposed for mining inside the existing 86.7 acre surface mine permit. Also, coal refuse disposal activities are proposed to be added as a type of operation in Banks Township, Indiana County, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Cush Creek and unnamed tributary to South Branch Bear Run. Application received: October 26, 1998. Issued: December 23, 1998.

   56930110.  Permit Renewal, Future Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 157, Meyersdale, PA 15552), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous strip mine in Black Township, Somerset County, affecting 129.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Rhoades Creek; Rhoades Creek; unnamed tributary to Isers Run; and unnamed tributary to Casselman River. Application received: November 9, 1998. Issued: December 28, 1998.

   56773028.  Permit Renewal, PBS Coals, Inc. (P. O. Box 260, 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous strip mine in Stonycreek and Somerset Townships, Somerset County, affecting 1,055.2 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to/and Kimberly Run; unnamed tributaries to/and Schrock Run; unnamed tributary to Glades Creek. Application received: October 1, 1998. Issued: December 24, 1998.

   17820176.  Permit Renewal, K & J Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Westover, PA 16692), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous strip mine, reclamation, only in Chest Township, Clearfield County, affecting 138.2 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Chest Creek. Application received: December 9, 1998. Issued: December 24, 1998.

   56880109.  Permit Renewal, PBS Coals, Inc. (P. O. Box 260, 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous strip mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 154.2 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries of Bluelick Creek and Bluelick Creek. Application received: October 1, 1998. Issued: December 24, 1998.

   32803037.  Permit Renewal, Kent Coal Mining Company (P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701), commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous strip mine, for reclamation, only in Armstrong Township, Indiana County, affecting 656.0 acres, receiving stream Reeds Run and unnamed tributary to Reeds Run. Application received: December 14, 1998. Issued: December 29, 1998.

   17820176.  Permit Renewal for reclamation, only, K & J Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Westover, PA 16692), for continued restoration of bituminous strip mine in Chest Township, Clearfield County, affecting 138.2 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Chest Creek. Application received: December 9, 1998. Issued: December 24, 1998.

   Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.

   65930105R.  Urey Coal Company (222 Forest Ridge Road, Indiana, PA 15701). Renewal issued for continued reclamation only of a bituminous surface/auger mine located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 137.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Brush Run to Brush Run. Application received: October 28, 1998. Renewal issued: January 5, 1999.

   Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.

   17723164.  Al Hamilton Contracting Company (R. D. 1, Box 87, Woodland, PA 16881), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine-refuse disposal-preparation plant permit in Bradford Township, Clearfield County affecting 549.8 acres. Receiving streams: Forcey Run and Valley Fork Run and Roaring Run to West Branch Susquehanna River to Susquehanna River. Application received: October 5, 1998. Permit issued: December 15, 1998.

   17900115.  M. B. Energy, Inc. (250 Airport Road, P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Chest Township, Clearfield County affecting 173.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Wilson Run and tributaries to Chest Creek to Chest Creek to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received: October 5, 1998. Permit issued: December 15, 1998.

   Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.

   24880105.  Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box I, Grampian, PA 16838). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Horton and Snyder Townships, Elk and Jefferson Counties affecting 241.4 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Whetstone Branch of Little Toby Creek, Unnamed tributary to Little Toby Creek, unnamed tributary to Rattlesnake Run. Application received: October 1, 1998. Permit Issued: December 7, 1998.

   10930111.  J.M.W. Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 312, Bridgeville, PA 15017). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Washington Township, Butler County affecting 115.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek. Application received: September 18, 1998. Permit Issued: December 23, 1998.

   102327-24960101-E-4.  Energy Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824). Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of and to construct and maintain a haul road crossing over unnamed tributary D in Horton Township, Elk County. Receiving streams: Four unnamed tributaries of Mead Run and Mead Run. Application received: September 23, 1998. Permit issued: December 23, 1998.

   102327-24960101-E-5.  Energy Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824). Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of and construct and maintain a haul road crossing over Mead Run in Horton Township, Elk County. Receiving streams: Four unnamed tributaries of Mead Run and Mead Run. Application received: September 23, 1998. Permit Issued: December 23, 1998.

   24830103.  Tamburlin Bros. Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 1419, Clearfield, PA 16830). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Horton Township, Elk County affecting 134.0 acres. Receiving streams: Johnson Run. Application received: October 15, 1998. Permit Issued: December 30, 1998.

   Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.

Noncoal Permits Issued

   3779103.  Medusa Cement Company (2001 Portland Park, Wampum, PA 16157). Renewal of NPDES No. PA0109258, Shenango and Taylor Townships, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to McKee Run and Unnamed tributary to Beaver Run. Application received: September 18, 1998. Permit Issued: December 7, 1998.

   37840409.  Medusa Cement Company (2001 Portland Park, Wampum, PA 16157). Renewal of NPDES No. PA0108596, Shenango Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Big Run, Unnamed tributary to McKee Run. Application received: October 20, 1998. Permit Issued: December 7, 1998.

   20800301.  Conneaut Lake Sand & Gravel, Inc. (P. O. Box 233, West Middlesex, PA 16159). Renewal of NPDES No. PA0211851, Vernon Township, Crawford County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Watson Run and Unnamed tributary to Mud Run. Application received: October 16, 1998. Permit Issued: December 7, 1998.

   43820603.  Larry G. Temple (228 Georgetown Road, Hadley, PA 16130). Renewal of NPDES No. PA0604607, Mill Creek Township, Mercer County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Mill Creek. Application received: October 9, 1998. Permit Issued: December 7, 1998.

   37860305.  G. L. McKnight, Inc. (P. O. Box 773, Slippery Rock, PA 16057). Renewal of NPDES No. PA0212032, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Taylor Run. Application received: October 21, 1998. Permit Issued: December 23, 1998.

   Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.

Small Noncoal (Industrial Mineral) Permits Issued

   08980814.  Ronald L. Keller (P. O. Box 2, SR 1059, Warren Center, PA 18851), commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial mineral (bluestone) permit in Warren Township, Bradford County affecting 1 acre. Receiving streams: Wappasenning. Application received: September 22, 1998. Permit issued: December 28, 1998.

   53980801.  William K. Robinson (P. O. Box 76, Roulette, PA 16746-0076), commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial mineral (bluestone) permit in Roulette Township, Potter County affecting 2 acres. Receiving streams: Lanigen Creek. Application received: June 26, 1998. Permit issued: December 21, 1998.

   Knox District Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232.

   37982803.  Bruce Sikora (8 Woodland Drive, Pulaski, PA 16143). Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal sand and gravel operation in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received: August 3, 1998. Permit issued: December 15, 1998.

   Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Off Empire Road, Hawk Run, PA 16840.

Large Industrial Mineral Permits Issued

   4773SM2.  Milestone Materials, Inc. (1900 Sullivan Trail, P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044-0231), renewal of the NPDES Permit on an existing large industrial mineral (quarry) permit in Potter Township, Centre County affecting 15 acres. Receiving streams: Stream to Cedar Run, Cedar Run to Spring Creek, Spring Creek to Bald Eagle Creek, Bald Eagle Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received: October 26, 1998. Permit issued: December 22, 1998.

   14980301.  Bellefonte Lime Company (P. O. Box 448, Bellefonte, PA 16823), commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial mineral (limestone) permit in Spring and Benner Townships, Centre County affecting 481.1 acres. Receiving streams: underground or by pipeline to Logan Branch to Spring Creek to Bald Eagle Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received: March 16, 1998. Permit issued: December 29, 1998.

ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

ENCROACHMENTS

   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 (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

   Persons aggrieved by this 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, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action 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.


Actions on applications filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) and notice of final action for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description).

   Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   E09-754.  Encroachment. Judd Builders Developers, 1750 Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422. To construct and maintain twin 98 foot long, 3 foot high, 7 foot wide box culverts in and along an unnamed tributary to the Tohickon Creek (TSF) beneath the proposed Valley View Drive roadway crossing which will impact 1.16 acres of wetlands and necessitate approximately 550 linear feet of stream channel realignment, and to place and maintain fill in 0.31 and 0.25 acre of wetlands associated with the construction of Virginia Way and Heather Lane respectively. These activities will provide access to the Richland Farm and Heather Valley Subdivisions. The applicant also proposes to construct and maintain stormwater outfall pipes in wetlands located near the proposed Heather Lane cul-de-sac and Virginia Way road. The site is located southwest of the intersection of SR 212 and East Pumping Station Road (Quakertown, PA Quadrangle, N: 15-inches; W: 10.75-inches) in Richland Township, Bucks County. This permit includes approval of the environmental assessment for the construction of the outlet works for a nonscope detention basin dam in wetlands. The permittee proposes to construct 1.8 acres of replacement wetlands.

   E15-573.  Encroachment. William Bernard, Peddlers Village No. 19A, Christiana, DE 19702. To construct and maintain a 12-inch potable water main across the main branch of French Creek and associated wetlands (PFO) at several locations. Work also includes construction and maintenance of sanitary sewer line crossings of an unnamed tributary to French Creek and associated wetland at several locations. This authorization includes approval of the environmental assessment for the outlet works of two nonjurisdictional dams that will be extended through wetlands. This site is located along French Creek where Horses Hill Road crosses this water course on the Brimfull Farm tract for the proposed construction of residential housing development (Phoenixville, PA Quadrangle N: 3.5 inches; W: 9.5 inches) in East Pikeland Township, Chester County. This project will impact a de minimis of wetland (PFO).

   E46-822.  Encroachment. Upper Merion Township, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802. To remove sediments and modify an existing pond formed by an onstream nonjurisdictional dam across an unnamed tributary to Crow Creek (WWF). The modification request includes work to construct and maintain a sediment forebay within the pond and to stabilize and maintain approximately 1,200 linear feet of shoreline by grading and vegetative plantings. This permit also constitutes an Environmental Assessment approval for the reconstruction of a portion of the dam embankment and appurtenances, which will impact a de minimis 0.01 acre of wetland (PEM). The forebay construction will impact 0.03 acre of waters of this Commonwealth. This site is located approximately 1,000 feet south-southeast of the intersection of Valley Forge Road (S. R. 0023) and Henderson Road (Norristown USGS Quadrangle N: 18.1 inches; W: 17.0 inches) in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

   E46-824.  Encroachment. Six Tower Bridge, One Tower Bridge, Front Street, Suite 900, West Conshohocken, PA 19428. To install and maintain a 36-inch outfall structure with associated R-5 riprap, to perform minor grading and to extend an existing sidewalk an additional 40 feet within the floodway of the Schuylkill River for the construction of a parking facility and walkway associated with the proposed Six Tower Bridge Complex, located at the corner of Washington Street and Ash Street (Norristown Quadrangle N: 12.8 inches; W: 7.8 inches) in Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''

   Northeast Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-5485.

   E39-355.  Encroachment. City of Allentown, 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101-1699. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 36-inch diameter R.C.P. stormwater outfall structure along the right bank of Little Lehigh Creek. The project is located at the intersection of S. R. 2055 (South Eighth Street) and Little Lehigh Creek (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle N: 17.7 inches; W: 13.4 inches) in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County.

   E40-506.  Encroachment. Martin Mullen, 57 Bunker Hill, Wyoming, PA 18644. To modify and maintain an existing pile-supported dock/boathouse in Harveys Lake, with work consisting of constructing an additional 385 square feet of dock area, eliminating an existing boat slip. The structure, as modified, has dimensions of 35 feet (lakeward) by 33 feet, and is located at Pole No. 179 (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 21.0 inches; W: 8.0 inches), in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County.

   E48-277.  Encroachment. Pektor Partners, L. P., 559 Main Street, Suite 300, Bethlehem, PA 18018. To construct and maintain a 60-inch diameter C.M.P. outfall structure and associated energy dissipator along the northern streambank of Frya Run. The outfall structure will discharge stormwater from the Royal Manor Ridge Residential Subdivision and is located approximately 0.2 mile west of the intersection of Township Road T-418 and S. R. 0611 (Riegelsville, PA Quadrangle N: 21.7 inches; W: 11.4 inches) in Williams Township, Northampton County.

   E64-195.  Encroachment. Dunmore Oil Company, Inc., 1031 Reeves Street, Dunmore, PA 18512. To place fill in the 100-year floodway of a tributary to Van Auken Creek for the purpose of constructing a convenience market, two retail shops and associated parking areas. The project is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of S. R. 0006 and S. R. 0296 (Waymart, PA Quadrangle N: 16.2 inches; W: 4.7 inches) in Waymart Borough, Wayne County.

Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certification

   Northwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.

   E10-288.  Encroachment. Butler County Commissioners, P. O. Box 1208, Butler, PA 16003-1208. To remove the existing County Bridge No. 146 and to construct and maintain a composite steel beam bridge having a clear, normal span of 20 feet and an underclearance of 6 feet across a tributary to Breakneck Creek on Crowe Avenue approximately 200 feet south of Pittsburgh Street (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 12.7 inches; W: 1.6 inches) in Mars Borough, Butler County.

   E10-289.  Encroachment. Butler County Commissioners, P. O. Box 1208, Butler, PA 16003-1208. To remove the existing County Bridge No. 148 and to construct and maintain a composite steel beam bridge having a clear, normal span of 41 feet and an underclearance of 9 feet across Breakneck Creek on Hook Street approximately 50 feet west of Spring Street (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.1 inches; W: 0.9 inch) in Mars Borough, Butler County.

   E62-339.  Encroachment. Brokenstraw Township Supervisors, 770 Rouse Avenue, Box 156, Youngsville, PA 16371. To replace the existing superstructure and to rehabilitate and maintain Irvine Run Bridge No. 1 having an approximate span of 15 feet and underclearance of 6.5 feet across Irvine Run on T-444 (Irvine Run Road) approximately 1 mile north of S. R. 0062 (Youngsville, PA Quadrangle N: 19.0 inches; W: 2.8 inches) in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County.

WATER ALLOCATIONS


Actions taken on applications filed under the act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 842, No. 365) (32 P. S. §§ 631--641) relating to the acquisition of rights to divert waters of this Commonwealth.

   Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Supply Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

Permits issued on December 15, 1998.

   WA 11-1000B.  Water allocation. Blacklick Valley Municipal Authority, Cambria County, PA. The right to purchase 150,000 gallons per day of water, as a 30-day average, from the Nanty Glo Water Authority, Cambria County.

   WA 11-505D.  Water allocation. Nanty Glo Water Authority, Cambria County, PA. The right to withdraw 1,263,000 gallons per day of water, as a 30-day average, from Williams Run, Cambria County.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-87. Filed for public inspection January 15, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]



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