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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1460

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[30 Pa.B. 4442]

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]

DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

(Part I Permits)

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.

   Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible official considers the public response significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.

   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0021181.  Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Green Street wastewater treatment plant in Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, from completion of plant expansion to expiration based on an average flow of 1.2 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)152330
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Nitrate and Nitrate (as N)
   (7-1 to 10-31)9.519
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31)1.22.4
Total Residual Chlorine0.0230.075
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Coppermonitormonitor

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Installation of UV disinfection system by November 2002.


   Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.

   PA 0060330.  Sewerage, Hawley Area Authority, P. O. Box 145, Hawley, PA 18428.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Lackawaxen River in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water warm water trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Easton Municipal Water Supply, Northampton County.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.20 mgd are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)4.08.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)12.024.0
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine1.02.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.

   PA 0093548.  Industrial Waste, SIC 3061. Castle Rubber Co., P. O. Box 589, Butler, PA 16003-0589.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste, non-contact cooling water and stormwater from a secondary industry to Bonnie Brook in East Butler Borough, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable supply considered during the evaluation is the Zelienople Municipal Water Company on Connoquenessing Creek located at Zelienople, approximately 24 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Suboutfall No. 101 based on a design flow of 0.0001 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
Oil and GreaseXX
Total Suspended SolidsXX
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

XX--Monitor and report.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0103276.  Sewage. Shippenville Borough Municipal Authority, 106 School Street, Box 244, Shippenville, PA 16254.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Deer Creek in Elk Township, Clarion County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Parker City Water System on the Allegheny River located at Parker, approximately 28 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.05 mgd are:

AverageWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)40,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0025445.  Sewage. Borough of Wampum, P. O. Box 65, 355 Main Street Extension, Wampum, PA 16157.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Beaver River in Wampum Borough, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority intake on the Beaver River located at Eastvale, approximately 10 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.21 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


Applications--NPDES Minor Renewals

   Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

NPDESFacility NameCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA0083615H. David Pitzer Trucking
P. O. Box 276
Biglerville, PA 17307
Adams County
Menallen Township
Opossum Creek (7F)TRC
PA0081370Timeless Towns of America Inc.
2636 Emmitsburg Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Adams County
Cumberland Township
UNT Marsh Creek (13D)TRC

DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law

(Part II Permits)

   The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).

   Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the name, address and telephone number of the commentator, identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed and a concise statement or protest in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protest or protests. Each commentator will be notified in writing of the time and place of any scheduled hearing or conference concerning the plan or action or application to which the protest relates. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit application and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

   WQM Permit No. 1500421. Sewerage. Upper Uwchlan Township, 140 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425. Applicant is requesting approval for the construction and operation of Phase 1 of a new wastewater treatment plant to serve Route 100 Corridor located in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County.

   WQM Permit No. 1500422. Sewerage. West Bradford Township, 1385 Campus Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335. Applicant is requesting approval for the construction and operation of sewage treatment plant and spray irrigation system to replace a failing onlot sewage system and pump station to serve the Strasburg Corridor WWTF located in West Bradford Township, Chester County.

   WQM Permit No. 1500423. Sewerage. Atglen Borough Sewer Authority, Box 250, Atglen, PA 19310. Applicant is requesting approval for the construction and operation of a low-pressure sewer line for a seven lot residential subdivision located in Atglen Borough, Chester County.

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707. Persons who wish to review any of these applications, should contact Mary DiSanto at (717) 705-4732.

   A.  6700408. Sewage, submitted by South Eastern School District, P. O. Box 217, Fawn Grove, PA 17321 in Fawn Township, York County, to expand their existing waste water treatment facility was received in the Southcentral Region August 8, 2000.

   A.  0699403 (amendment 00-1). Sewage, submitted by Borough of Wyomissing, 22 Reading Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA 19610 in Wyomissing Borough, Berks County to renovate the 4th and Oley Street Pump Station was received in the Southcentral Region on August 8, 2000.

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

   A.  6500408. Sewerage, Michael Mermigas, 116 Howard Street, Charleroi, PA 15022. Application for the construction and operation of a small flow sewage treatment plant to serve the Mermigas Residence located in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County.

   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.

   WQM Permit No. 6200411. Sewage, Charles F. and Nancy J. Snyder, 2818 Arcadia Ave., Erie, PA 16506. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Columbus Township, Warren County.

   WQM Permit No. 2500412. Sewage, Benjamin J. Byler, 15180 Union LeBoeuf Rd., Union City, PA 16438. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in LeBoeuf Township, Erie County.

   WQM Permit No. 4300409. Sewage. Coolspring-Jackson Lake Latonka Joint Authority, 420 Latonka Drive, Mercer, PA 16137. This project is for the construction of an extended aeration sewage treatment facility located in Coolspring Township and Jackson Township, Mercer County.

   WQM Permit No. 4300410. Sewage. Upper Shenango Valley Water Pollution Control Authority, P. O. Box 1449, Hermitage, PA 16148. This project is for the expansion of the existing pump station and includes replacement of the raw sewage pumps, communitor and standby generator with electrical and heating and ventilating upgrades as necessary in the City of Hermitage, Mercer County.

INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

(PAS)


NPDES Individual

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit and special conditions. The proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided in the permit as erosion and sedimentation control measures and facilities which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.

   Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision of 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day permit will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The application and related documents, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office noted above the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.

   NPDES Permit PAS10-G428. Stormwater. Cornerstone Comm, 771 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, to Tributary to Valley Creek (EV).

   Northeast Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

   Lehigh County Conservation District, District Manager, Lehigh Ag. Ctr., Ste. 102, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104, (610) 391-9583.

   NPDES Permit PAS10Q209. Stormwater. Haresh Joshi, 4365 Farmington Circle, Allentown, PA 18104 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County to Little Lehigh Creek.

   NPDES Permit PAS10Q210. Stormwater. Salisbury Township School District, Gerald L. McLaughlin, 1140 Salisbury Road, Allentown, PA 18103 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County to Little Lehigh Creek.

   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.

   NPDES Permit PAS103710. Stormwater. Cherry Hill Development, Gary Romesburg, Owner, P. O. Box 562, Wampum, PA 16157, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Little Beaver Township, Lawrence County, to North Fork Little Beaver (HQ-CWF).


General CAFO NPDES Permit

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

   PAG123501. Brubaker Farms, 493 Musser Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

   Brubaker Farms has submitted an application for a general NPDES permit for an existing concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) known as Brubaker Farms, located on Musser Road in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. The CAFO is situated near an unnamed tributary to Donegal Creek, which is classified as a Cold Water Fishery (CWF). The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of 1,312 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 650 dairy cows, 367 heifers, 53 dairy calves, 4 bulls and 48,000 broilers. These animals are located on two contiguous farms.

   No new facilities are proposed as part of this application. Manure generated at the primary dairy and broiler operation is scraped to a collection pit where manure gravity flows to a 1-million-gallon reinforced concrete manure storage tank. Manure generated at the secondary dairy operation is pushed into a 244,000-gallon reinforced concrete manure storage tank by means of a push-in ramp. A release or discharge to waters of this Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.

   The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations including the Final CAFO Strategy, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue a general NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the draft permit.

   The permit application and proposed draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Persons may make an appointment to review the file by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit review waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) applies to this general NPDES permit.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to this address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public meeting/hearing may be held if the Department considers the public response or interest significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   PAG123502. Star Rock Farms LLC, 37 Chestnut Grove Road, Conestoga, PA 17516.

   Star Rock Farms LLC has submitted an application for a general NPDES permit for an existing concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) known as Star Rock Farms, located on Chestnut Grove Road in Manor Township, Lancaster County. The CAFO is situated near Fisherman Run, which is classified as a Warm Water Fishery (WWF). The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of 2,613.5 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 435 dairy cows, 100 heifers, 1,850 steers and 600 swine.

   Manure generated by the steers will be collected into a new 2.0 million gallon lined storage lagoon. Manure generated from the heifers and dairy cows is collected and stored in an existing 0.5 million gallon concrete tank. Manure generated from the swine is dry packed and hauled to fields as needed. A release or discharge to waters of this Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.

   The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations including the Final CAFO Strategy, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue a general NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the draft permit.

   The permit application and proposed draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Persons may make an appointment to review the file by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit review waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) applies to this general NPDES permit.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to this address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public meeting/hearing may be held if the Department considers the public response or interest significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

SAFE DRINKING WATER


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

   Southeast Regional Office:  Sanitarian Regional Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.

   A.  5100501. Public Water Supply. Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2994. This proposal involves the modifications to the Belmont and Queen Lane Water Treatment Plants to provide for a potassium permanganate feed system for Algae Control. Project will include the construction of a new chemical feed building and two concrete potassium permanganate solution storage tanks in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

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

   5600504. Indian Lake Borough Waterworks, 1301 Causeway Drive, Central City, PA 15926. Development of a new groundwater well, construction of a new transmission line and raising an existing water storage tank serving Indian Lake Borough, Somerset County.

   5692501-A1. The Borough of Boswell Municipal Authority, 300 Stonycreek Street, Boswell, PA 15531. Replacing the current gas chlorination system with liquid chlorine serving Jenner Township, Somerset County.

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

Under Act 2, 1995

Preamble 1


Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).

   Sections 302--305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intends to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.

   Under sections 304(n)(l)(iii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the sites identified as proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified. During this comment period the municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.

   For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment 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 Notices of Intent to Remediate:

   Northcentral Regional Office:  Michael C. Welch, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 321-6525.

   Graybec Lime, Inc., Spring Township, Centre County. Blazosky Associates, Inc., on behalf of its client Graybec Lime, Inc., P. O. Box 448, Bellefonte, PA 16823, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with BTEX. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Centre Daily Times on June 19, 2000.

   Donald Thrush Property, Spring Township, Centre County. Hydrotech, Inc., on behalf of its client Donald Thrush, 610 Willowbank Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with PHCs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. See additional information in another section of this PA Bulletin. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Centre Daily Times during the week of June 5, 2000.

   Northwest Regional Office:  Craig Lobins, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6648.

   Anchor Glass Container Corp. Plant #6, Marienville, Jenks Township, Forest County, Joseph S. Tomalavage, P.G. Of Praxis Environmental Inc., on behalf of his client, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil. The site has been found to be contaminated with Heavy Metals and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Forest Press on July 5, 2000.

SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITIES


Application received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1001); The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §§ 510-5, 520-17 and 510-20); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904); and the residual waste regulations for a general permit for residual waste processing facilities.

   Central Office:  Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, 14th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301.

   General Permit Application No. WMGR069. Taylor Packing Co., Inc., P. O. Box 188, Wyalusing, PA 18853. General permit number WMGR069 for the beneficial use of residual waste by land application. The residual waste is from a beef processing operation and wastewater treatment at the facility. The Department accepted the application as administratively complete on August 11, 2000. Comments concerning the application should be directed to Ronald C. Hassinger, Chief, General Permits and Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Division at (717) 787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.

AIR QUALITY

Notice of Plan Approval and
Operating Permit Applications

Nonmajor Sources and Modifications

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State operating permit and Title V operating permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit all the permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.

   The Department has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities. Although the sources covered by these applications may be located at a major facility, the sources being installed or modified do not trigger major new source review or prevention of significant deterioration requirements.

   Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Offices identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule an appointment.

   Persons wishing to file protests or comments on the proposed plan approval and/or operating permits must submit the protest or comment within 30 days from the date of this notice. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Comments or protests filed with the Department Regional Offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing.

   Final plan approvals and operating permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121--143, the Federal Clean Air Act and regulations adopted under the act.

OPERATING PERMITS


Applications received and intent to issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015).

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

   OP-15-0016:  Worthington Steel Co. (45 North Morehall Road, Malvern, PA 19355) on August 3, 2000, for Facility VOCs/NOx RACT in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.

   OP-23-0012:  C3 Polymers, LLC (Post Road and Blueball Avenue, Marcus Hook, PA 19061) on August 9, 2000, for Polypropylene Plant No. 1 in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County.

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-7402.

   36-03115:  Prospect Aggregates, Inc. (Prospect and Quarry Roads, P. O. Box 278, Landisville, PA 17538) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for crushed and broken limestone quarrying operations in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster 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 persons submitting the comments, along with the reference number of the proposed permit. The commentator should also include a concise statement of any 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 thirty 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.

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

   09-00028:  FiberMark, Inc. (45 North 4th Street, Quakertown, PA 18951) in Quakertown Borough, Bucks County. The facility's major emission points include combustion units, coaters and saturators and graphic art lines that emit major levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

   46-00001:  Moyer Packing Co. (741 Souder Road, Souderton, PA 18964) in Franconia Township, Montgomery County. The facility's major emission points include combustion units and batch rendering process sources such as grinding, cooking and drying that emit major levels of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx).

   09-00001:  Fasson Division of Avery Production (35 Penn-Am Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951) in Richland Township, Bucks County. The facility's major emission points include two boilers, three coating lines and cleanup operations that emit major levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

   46-00078:  G-Seven LTD (2289 North Penn Road, Hatfield, PA 19440) in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. The facility's major emission points include wood coating, wood gluing and clean-up operations that emit major levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

   15-00031:  Monsey Products Co. (Cold Stream Road, Kimberton, PA 19442) in East Pikeland Township, Chester County. The facility's major emission points include combustion units, storage tanks, mixing tanks and associated piping that emit major levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

   09-00023:  Laclede Steel Co. (131 Pipe Mill Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) in Falls Township, Bucks County. The facility's major emission points include combustion units and various galvanized steel pipe manufacturing processes that emit major levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Sulfur Oxide (SOx).

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