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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1863a

[30 Pa.B. 5548]

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SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITIES


Application received 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 the residual waste regulations for a general permit to operate residual waste processing facilities and the beneficial use of residual waste other than coal ash.

   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. WMGR063.  Advanced Recycling Technology, Inc., 149 Main Street, P. O. Box 374, Philmont, NY 12565. General Permit Number WMGR063 for processing of combustion residues, metallurgical process residues, sludges and scales, chemical wastes, generic manufacturing wastes, spent catalysts, batteries, and non-hazardous residue from treatment of hazardous waste prior to metal reclamation at a smelter. The processing involves grinding, drying, blending, and combustion at their facility located at 340 South Broad Street, Hallam, PA 17406. The Department accepted the application as administratively complete on September 24, 1999. A request from the applicant to expand the types of residual waste to be covered under the application was received on September 28, 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.


Applications received under the Solid Waste Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a solid waste processing or disposal area or site.

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

   A.  300370. Allegheny Energy Supply Co., LLC, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601-1689. Harfield's Power Station, Route 21, P. O. Box 728, Masontown, PA 15063. An application for a reissuance and acceptance of additional wastes to a residual waste landfill in Monongahela Township, Greene County was received in the Regional Office on October 10, 2000.

   A.  300809. Allegheny Energy Supply Co., LLC, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601-1689. Mitchell Power Station, 50 Electric Way, Courtney, PA 15067. An application for a reissuance and acceptance of additional wastes to a residual waste landfill in Union Township, Washington County was received in the Regional Office on October 11, 2000.

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 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 receive a copy of the proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit must indicate their interest to the Department Regional Office within 30 days of the date of this notice, and must file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed document to that person or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Any 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 the date of the hearing.

   Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office identified below. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   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 through 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) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F (relating to operating permit requirements).

   Northeast Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 17811-0790, (570) 826-2531.

   58-317-001:  Pennfield Corp. (711 Rohrerstown Road, P. O. Box 4366, Lancaster, PA 17604) for operation of a grain processing operation in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County.

   48-309-110:  Keystone Cement Co. (P. O. Box A, Bath, PA 18014) for operation of raw material transfer system in East Allen Township, Northampton County.

   48-00008:  Mack Printing Co. (1991 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042-3189) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for commercial printing and bookbinding in Wilson Borough, Northampton County.

   45-00014:  Mack Printing Co. (34 North Crystal Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for commercial printing and bookbinding in East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County.

   39-00043:  Beatrice Cheese, Inc. (1002 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for a fluid milk processing facility in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.

   35-00045:  Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. (P. O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for a hot mix asphalt, sand, gravel and concrete facility in Covington Township, Lackawanna County.

   45-00013:  All American Sports Corp. (P. O. Box 305, Stroudsburg, PA 18301) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for a liquid coating operation in Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County.

   45-00003:  Reliant Energy Mid Atlantic Power Holdings LLC (1001 Broad Street, Johnstown, PA 15907) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for transportation and utilities electric services in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County.

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

   28-03033:  Nitterhouse Masonry Products, LLC. (859 Cleveland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for a concrete and brick manufacturing facility in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County.

   28-03034:  Nitterhouse Masonry Products, LLC. (859 Cleveland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for a concrete block and brick manufacturing facility in Guilford Township, Franklin County.

   28-03035:  Nitterhouse Concrete Products, Inc. (2655 Molly Pitcher Highway South, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for a concrete products manufacturing facility in Guilford Township, Franklin County.

   67-03063:  Advanced Recycling Technology, Inc. (340 South Broad Street, Hallam, PA 17406) for the construction of an industrial dryer controlled by a wet scrubber in Hallam Borough, York County.

   Northwest Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.

   10-021G:  Indspec Chemical Corp. (133 Main Street, Petrolia, PA 16050) for operation of a reactor in Petrolia, Butler County.

   25-028C:  International Paper Co. (1540 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533) for operation of a lime silo and lime slaker in Erie, Eric County.

   25-069D:  Engelhard Corp. (1729 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16503) for operation of a metal oxide catalyst in Erie, Erie County.

   37-309A:  Kasgro Rail Corp. (320 East Cherry Street, New Castle, PA 16102) for operation of a paint booth in New Castle, Lawrence County.

   37-399-009A:  Hickman Mfg. Inc. (R. D. 2, Route 18, New Beaver, PA 16141) for operation of a roof coating process in New Beaver Borough, Lawrence County.

   37-00011:  Dairy Farmers of America (R. D. 1, P. O. Box 198, New Wilmington, PA 16142) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of a cheese manufacturing plant with associated boilers, whey spray dryer and waste water treatment plant with flare in Wilmington Township, Lawrence County.


Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits

   Under 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.521 and 127.424, 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 using the appropriate regional office telephone number noted below. For additional information, contact the appropriate 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 any objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office identified. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   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.

   Southwest Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.

   32-00055:  Edison Mission Energy (1750 Power Plant Road, Homer City, PA 15748) for their 1,850 MW coal powered electrical generation plant in Center Township, Indiana County.

PLAN APPROVALS


Applications received and intent to issue Plan Approvals under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).

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

   46-0035:  SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals (709 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406) for modification of Building No. 11 Acid Gas Scrubber in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

   46-0035:  SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals (709 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406) for modification to remove current permit conditions identified by the Department as not applicable in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

   15-0015B:  Sartomer Co., Inc. (610 South Bolmar Street, West Chester, PA 19382) for an amendment of an emergency Generator in West Chester Borough, Chester County.

   46-313-093A:  SmithKline Beecham Research Co. (1250 South Collegeville Road, Collegeville, PA 19426) for modification of three centrifuges and one filter dryer in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.

   AQ-SE-0010:  Valley Forge Land Cleaning & Wood Recycling (Route 23 and Frog Hollow Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460) for construction of a Portable Wood Grinder in East Vincent Township, Chester County.

   23-0014A:  Kimberly-Clark Tissue Co. (Front Street and Avenue of the States, Chester, PA 19013) for an amendment of the No. 12 Paper Machine--Dryer Burner in City of Chester, Delaware County.

   23-0021A:  Congoleum Corp. (4401 Ridge Road, Trainer, PA 19061) for construction of a 1,000 kilowatt emergency generator in Trainer Borough, Delaware County.

   46-0208:  PPL Upper Hanover LLC (Gravel Pike and Route 29, East Greenville, PA 18041) for installation of two simple cycle turbines in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

   15-310-044:  Glasgow, Inc. (660 Morehall Road, Malvern, PA 19355) for construction of a portable crushing plant in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.

   46-310-054:  Glasgow, Inc. (309 and Hartman, Montgomeryville, PA 18936) for construction of a portable crushing plant in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County.

   46-310-055:  Glasgow, Inc. (Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19046) for construction of a portable crushing plant in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

   46-0198C:  Blommer Chocolate Co. (1101 Blommer Drive, East Greenville, PA 18041) for installation of a W400 Winnower and Baghouse in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

   Northcentral Regional Office:  Air Quality Program 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3637.

   41-327-003:  PMF Industries, Inc. (2601 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701) for construction of a solvent vapor degreaser in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. This degreaser is subject to Subpart T of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, 40 CFR Part 63.

   Southwest Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.

   03-207A:  Pioneer Mid-Atlantic, Inc. (400 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068) for installation of a diesel engine, generator and tanks at the Allegheny II Dredge in Gilpin Township, Armstrong County.

   32-330B:  Senate Coal Mines, Inc. (One Energy Place, Suite 5100, Latrobe, PA 15650) for installation of a generator at the Ondo Mine in Brushvalley Township, Indiana County.

   65-864B:  Zeus Aluminum Products (USA) Inc. (R. R. 6 Box 20, Latrobe Industrial Park, Latrobe, PA 15650) for installation of a sand reclamation unit at the Latrobe Plant in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.

   03-147A:  Asbury Graphite Mills, Inc. (R. D. 7, Box 1, Kittanning, PA 16201) for installation of a cage mill crusher at the Kittanning Division in North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County.

   65-788K:  Sony Electronics, Inc. (1001 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666) for installation of a lacquer spray machine at the Pittsburgh Manufacturing Center in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.

   65-891B:  Firestone Building Products Co. (525 Congressional Boulevard, Carmel, IN 46032) to replace the blowing agent, HCFC-141B with Pentane, and an addition of a regenerative thermal oxidizer to the process at the Youngwood Plant in Youngwood Boro, Westmoreland County.

   04-439A:  Arrow Terminals L.P. (2701 Midland-Beaver Road, Industry, PA 15052) for the barge unloading at the Industry Terminal in Industry Borough, Beaver County.

   04-707B:  Quality Aggregates, Inc. (200 Neville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15225) for installation of a barge unloading excavator at the Colona Dock in Monaca Borough, Beaver County.

   Northwest Regional Office:  Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.

   24-123B:  Superior Greentree Landfill, Inc. (635 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846) to install an upgraded enclosed flare. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval at Title V facilities in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. The permit will be subject to the following conditions:

   1.  The enclosed flares shall be designed and operated to either reduce NMOC by 98 weight percent or reduce the outlet NMOC concentration to less than 20 parts per million by volume, dry basis as hexane at 3% oxygen.

   2.  The following conditions are for the LFG Specialties Flare, Model No. EF1255I16 or equivalent:

   a)  Within 30 days of the operator's intent to commence operation, a test procedure and a sketch with dimensions indicating the location of sampling ports and other data to ensure the collection of representative samples shall be submitted to the Department.

   b)  Within 90 days of the operator's intent to commence operation, stack tests shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 139 to show that the flare is complying with condition 1 and to determine the emission rate of oxides of nitrogen. The stack test shall be performed when the enclosed flare is initially started. The expected flow rate will be approximately 1,000 cfm. As the LFG flow rate increases, additional stack tests will be required. Stack tests shall be performed when the enclosed flare is operated at a LFG flow rate of 2,500 cfm and 5,000 cfm (maximum design capacity).

   c)  At least 2 weeks prior to the test, the Department shall be informed of the date and time of the test.

   d)  Within 60 days after completion of the test, two copies of the complete test report, including all operating conditions, shall be submitted to the Department for approval.

   3.  The following conditions are for the John Zink Flare, Model ZTOF or equivalent:

   a)  Within 30 days of the operator's intent to commence operation, a test procedure and a sketch with dimensions indicating the location of sampling ports and other data to ensure the collection of representative samples shall be submitted to the Department.

   b)  Within 90 days of the operator's intent to commence operation, stack tests shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 139 to show that the flare is complying with condition 1 and to determine the emission rates for NOx and CO emissions. The stack test shall be performed while the enclosed flare is operated at the maximum rated capacity as stated on the application or the maximum achievable flow rate from the existing gas collection system at the time the performance test is conducted.

   c)  At least 2 weeks prior to the test, the Department shall be informed of the date and time of the test.

   d)  Within 60 days after completion of the test, two copies of the complete test report, including all operating conditions, shall be submitted to the Department for approval.

   4.  Temperature sensing devices shall be installed on both flares at a place to show that the exhaust gases, prior to being discharged into the atmosphere.

   a)  The LFG Specialties or equivalent flare (expansion area) shall achieve a minimum temperature of 1500°F for at least 0.3 second. If, during the stack test, a temperature higher than 1500°F is maintained, then the flare shall always be operated at the higher temperature.

   b)  The John Zink or equivalent flare (original disposal area) shall achieve a minimum temperature of 1800°F for at least 1 second. If, during the stack test, a temperature other than 1800°F is maintained and all requirements are achieved, the flare shall always be operated, at the minimum, of the tested temperature.

   5.  Temperatures shall be recorded whenever the enclosed flares are in operation. The recording charts shall be made available to the Department personnel upon request. These charts shall be maintained for a period of not less than 6 months.

   6.  The enclosed flares must be enclosed ground types which are shrouded with no visible flame shooting from the flare.

   7.  The facility shall either:

   a)  Install, calibrate and maintain a gas flow rate measuring device that shall record the flow to the control device at least every 15 minutes; or

   b)  Secure the bypass line valve in the closed position with a car-seal or a lock-and-key type of configuration. A visual inspection of the seal or closure mechanism shall be performed at least once every month to ensure that the valve is maintained in the closed position and that the gas flow is not diverted through the bypass line.

   8.  Any gas collected from the landfill that is not routed to a treatment system that processes gas for subsequent sale or use, shall be controlled by one of the enclosed flares.

   9.  The facility shall comply with New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart WWW and shall comply with all applicable requirements of this subpart, 40 CFR 60.4 requires submission of copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications to both EPA and the Department. The EPA copies shall be forwarded to: Director, Air, Toxics and Radiation Division, US EPA, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

MINING

APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES

   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). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution 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).

   The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District mining office indicated above each application. Where a 401 water quality certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for such certification.

   Written comments or objections, or requests for informal conferences on applications, may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).

   Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. The NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52, and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity, and pH. In addition to the above, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chs. 93 and 95). Persons or agencies which have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the above-mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on those requirements.

   Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

   Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.

Coal Applications Received:

   56920105, Permit Revision. Sanner Energies, Inc. (1179 Rockdale Road, Rockwood, PA 15557-6409), to change the land use from woodland to cropland and unmanaged natural habitat in Southampton Township, Somerset County, affecting 100.2 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to North Branch of Jennings Run, application received October 2, 2000.

   11960103, Permit Renewal for reclamation only. K & J Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Westover, PA 16692), for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Chest Township, Cambria County, affecting 29.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Chest Creek, application received October 5, 2000.

   56900201.  Permit for reclamation only. RNS Services, Inc. (P. O. Box 38, 7 Riverside Plaza, Blossburg, PA 16912), for continued restoration of a bituminous coal refuse reprocessing surface mine in Lincoln Township, Somerset County, affecting 8.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek, application received October 11, 2000.

   56890108, Permit Revision. Godin Brothers, Inc. (136 Godin Drive, Boswell, PA 15531), for a land use change from woodland to unmanaged natural habitat on properties owned by Coal Junction Coal Company, Inc. and James Godin, Gladys Godin, and David Godin in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 82.9 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek; and unnamed tributary to Hoffman Run, application received October 11, 2000.

   32900106, Permit Revision. Mears Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 157, Clymer, PA 15728), for a land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat on the lands of Boyzy King and Albert Stiffler in Grant Township, Indiana County, affecting 260.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Little Mahoning Creek, application received October 10, 2000.

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

   03950109.  Walter L. Houser Coal Co., Inc. (R. R. 9, Box 434, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal application received for continued reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County, affecting 80.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek. Renewal application received: October 11, 2000.

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

   17960101.  Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 180, Penfield, PA 15849), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a change in permit acreage from 170.7 to 184.8 acres. The permit is located in Morris Township, Clearfield County. Receiving streams: Hawk Run and two unnamed tributaries to Hawk Run. Application received September 22, 2000.

   17950119.  Moravian Run Reclamation Co., Inc. (605 Sheridan Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a postmining change in land use from pastureland to forestland and wildlife habitat. The permit is located in Pike Township, Clearfield County and affects 168 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Clearfield Creek. Application received September 22, 2000.

   17970119.  Moravian Run Reclamation Co., Inc. (605 Sheridan Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine permit from Penn Grampian Coal Company, located in Gulich Township, Clearfield County affecting 52.7 acres. Receiving streams: Muddy Run. Application received September 29, 2000.

   17000904.  R. B. Contracting (R. D. 1, Box 13, Curwensville, PA 16833), commencement, operation and restoration of an Incidental Coal Extraction permit in Pike Township, Clearfield County affecting 6.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Clearfield Creek. Application received September 28, 2000.

   17000905.  Shud's Coal Hounds, Inc. (R. R. 1, Box 301, Houtzdale, PA 16651), commencement, operation and restoration of an Incidental Coal Extraction permit in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 5.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed stream to Upper Morgan Run. Application received September 28, 2000.

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

   33950109.  Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Beaver Township, Jefferson County affecting 110.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary of Tarkiln Run and Red Run to Redbank Creek to the Allegheny River. Application for reclamation only. Application received October 6, 2000.

   33970106.  M. B. Energy, Inc. (P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Henderson and Bell Townships, Jefferson and Clearfield Counties affecting 300.00 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries of Laurel Run and Laurel Run. Application for reclamation only. Application received October 10, 2000.

   Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

   54803203T2.  International Anthracite Corporation (213 S. 16th Street, Pottsville, PA 17901), transfer of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation from Harriman Coal Corporation in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 76.0 acres, receiving stream--Rausch Creek. Application received September 27, 2000.

   54930102T.  International Anthracite Corporation (213 S. 16th Street, Pottsville, PA 17901), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine operation from Harriman Coal Corporation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 460.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received September 27, 2000.

   54880203T2.  Meadowbrook Coal Company (Box 477, Lykens, PA 17048), transfer of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation from Harriman Coal Corporation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 15.8 acres, receiving stream--Lorberry Creek. Application received September 27, 2000.

   54683045T.  Blaschak Coal Corp. (P. O. Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine operation from Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc. in Union, Butler and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 743.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Application received October 10, 2000.

   Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

Small Noncoal (Industrial Mineral) Bond Release Application

   40980803.  Diane Gabriel (R. R. 1 Box 440B, Hazleton, PA 18201), Stage I and II bond release of a small quarry operation in Butler Township, Luzerne County affecting 5.0 acres for $5,000 on property owned by Kevin Lamont. Application received October 2, 2000.

   Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

Noncoal Applications Received

   09840301C5.  Waste Management Disposal Services of PA, Inc. (1121 Bordentown Road, Morrisville, PA 19067), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0614301 in Falls Township, Bucks County, receiving stream--unnamed tributary to Delaware River. Application received October 2, 2000.

   8274SM5A1C5.  D. M. Stoltzfus & Son, Inc. (P. O. Box 84, Talmage, PA 17580), correction to an existing quarry operation in Fulton Township, Lancaster County affecting 330.23 acres, receiving stream--Octoraro Creek. Application received October 5, 2000.

   Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.

Industrial Minerals NPDES Permit Renewal Applications Received:

   4274SM26.  New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0599174, Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, receiving stream Shade Creek. NPDES Renewal application received October 11, 2000.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

ENCROACHMENTS

   The following permit applications and requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for water quality certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317 as well as relevant State requirements. Initial requests for 401 certification will be published concurrently with the permit application. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Safety or Encroachment Permit, or the approval of Environmental Assessments must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to 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.


Application received 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 requests for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollutiion Control Act.

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

   E09-811.  Encroachment. Lower Makefield Township, 1100 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA 19067. To perform the following activities associated with the bridge replacement and roadway improvements for Sandy Run Road: 1. To remove an existing simple span bridge and to construct and maintain, in its place, a twin cell precast concrete box culvert with cast-in-place concrete wing walls across Brock Creek (WWF). Each of the precast box culverts will have a clear span of 22.0 feet. The left cell will be placed along the stream channel and will have a rise of approximately 6.0 feet (1.0 feet depressed) and the right cell will be placed along the overbank and will have a rise of approximately 3.5 feet. 2. To install and maintain 490 linear feet of cellular concrete lining along the right overbank to provide scour protection for the ingress and egress of flood flows in this area. 3. To relocate and maintain a 30-inch RCP stormwater outfall structure and to install and maintain a 24-inch RCP stormwater outfall structure associated with proposed drainage facilities. 4. To relocate and maintain an existing 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe on the downstream side of the culvert. 5. To modify and maintain an existing stormwater drainage channel and to provide lining protection with R-6 riprap. 6. To construct and maintain temporary cofferdams associated with the diversion of stream flow through the project area. The site is located approximately 300 feet northwest of the intersection of Sandy Run Road and College Avenue (Trenton West, NJ-PA USGS Quadrangle N:  20.1 inches, W:  13.3 inches) in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County.

   EA09-009SE.  Encroachment. J. Kevan Busik, 6603 Route 202, Box 778, New Hope, PA 18938. A request for an Environmental Assessment to construct, operate and maintain a nonjurisdictional dam across a small intermittent tributary to the Cuttalossa Creek (HQ-CWF). The dam and associated impoundment will impact about 350-linear foot of the stream. The project is situated approximately 200-feet northeast of the intersection of Paxson Road and Paxson Hill Road (Lumberville, PA-NJ Quadrangle N:  4.30 inches; W:  2.00 inches) in Solebury Township, Bucks County.

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

   E22-418.  Encroachment. Milton Hershey School, Founders Hall, Hershey, PA 17033. To remove a wooden plank pedestrian bridge and (1) construct and maintain a twin cell pre-cast concrete box culvert having twin spans of 14.0 feet and a height of 5.0 feet with concrete wing walls in an unnamed Tributary to an unnamed Tributary to Spring Creek (WWF); (2) construct and maintain a twin cell, pre-cast concrete box culvert having twin spans of 17.0 feet and heights of 6.0 feet in an unnamed Tributary to Spring Run (WWF); (3) construct three 29-inch by 45-inch, 85 feet long, elliptical reinforced concrete culvert pipes in an unnamed Tributary to an unnamed Tributary to Spring Creek (WWF); (4) construct three 29-inch by 45-inch, 65 feet long, elliptical reinforced concrete culvert pipes in an unnamed Tributary to an unnamed Tributary to Spring Creek (WWF); (5) and fill in de minimis acres wetlands associated with both twin cell box culvert crossings all associated with the construction of the Milton Hershey School, Student Housing Expansion and Campus Consolidation Project located on both north and south sides of US 322 and on the east side of Homestead Road (Palmyra, PA Quadrangle N:  3.2 inches; W:  16.0 inches) and (Hershey, PA Quadrangle N:  15.55 inches; W:  1.5 inches, N:  6.1 inches; W:  0.1 inch and N:  6.3 inches; W:  16.9 inches) in Derry Township, Dauphin County.

   E31-165.  Encroachment. Richard Wilt, 819 Washington Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652. To remove some areas of fill and to fill in some areas in the floodway of the Juniata River (WWF) at a point approximately 1,800 feet upstream of Route 829 for the purpose of providing recreational activities (Mount Union, PA Quadrangle N:  12.0 inches; W:  10.5 inches) in Henderson Township, Huntingdon County.

   E34-097.  Encroachment. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 600 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308. To construct a fiber optics line across the channel of Tuscorora Creek (CWF) at a point approximately 500 feet upstream of its mouth (Mifflintown, PA Quadrangle N:  5.75 inches; W:  1.0 inch) in Turbett Township, Juniata County.

   E44-103.  Encroachment. Norfolk Southern Railroad, 600 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308. To construct a fiber optic line across the channels of the Juniata River (WWF) at four Norfolk Southern Railroad crossings (Lewistown, PA Quadrangle N:  13.5 inches; W:  12.5 inches); (Lewistown, PA Quadrangle N:  11.0 inches; W:  14.5 inches); (Newton Hamilton, PA Quadrangle N:  12.25 inches; W:  12.5 inches); (Newton Hamilton, PA Quadrangle N:  1.5 inches; W:  17.25 inches) in Granville, Bratton and Wayne Townships, Huntingdon County.

   Northcentral Region, Water Management, Soils and Waterways Section, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   E59-410.  Encroachment. Union Township Supervisors, R. R. 1, Box 282A, Roaring Branch, PA 17765. To remove an existing culvert and to construct and maintain a 5-foot diameter 60-foot long ADS N-12 culvert with the associated R-7 riprap inlet and outlet protection in Sugar Works Run located 0.75 mile southwest of Gleason on T-341 (Back Road) (Gleason, PA Quadrangle N:  1.1 inches; W:  9.7 inches) in Union Township, Tioga County. This project proposes to impact 120 linear feet Sugar Works Run, which is classified as High Quality--Cold Water Fishery, with the minor channel realignment and new culvert installation.

   E59-412.  Encroachment. DCNR, Bureau of Forestry, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. To remove an existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge with a normal span of 5.94-meters and a minimum underclearance of 2.36-meters in Left Asaph Run located 0.4 mile located 1,000 feet south west of the intersection of Left Asaph Run Road and Right Asaph Run Road (Asaph, PA Quadrangle, N:  7.2 inches; W:  10.1 inches) in Shippen Township, Tioga County. This project proposes to temporarily impact 35-meters and permanently impact 22-meters of Left Asaph Run Road, which is classified as a High Quality--Cold Water Fishery.

   Southwest Regional Office, Soils and Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   E32-425.  Encroachment. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Avenue, P. O. Box 429, Indiana, PA 15701-0429. To remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a bridge having a normal clear span of 75.0 feet and an underclearance of 18 feet across Yellow Creek (TSF), on S. R. 3035, Section 450 for the purpose of realignment of the roadway. The project is located approximately 200 feet south of Station Street (Indiana, PA Quadrangle N:  7.95 inches; W:  5.1 inches) in Homer City Borough, Indiana County.

   E26-274.  Encroachment. CBF, Inc., Landfill, R. D. 1, Box 266, McClellandtown, PA 15458. To place and maintain fill in 0.08 acre of wetland in the watershed of an unnamed tributary to Dunlap Creek (WWF) in association with an expansion of the existing J & J Landfill, located approximately 1,200 feet north of S. R. 21, and 9,000 feet east of the intersection of S. R. 3013 (New Salem, PA Quadrangle N:  3.8 inches; W:  12.1 inches) in German Township, Fayette County.

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

   E43-286.  Encroachment. PA Department of Transportation, District 1-0, 255 Elm Street, P. O. Box 398, Oil City, PA 16301. To fill a total of 0.38 acre of seven wetland areas (0.25 acre PEM, 0.01 acre PEM/PFO, 0.02 acre PSS/PFO and 0.10 acre PEM/PSS/PFO) and to extend the existing 70.33-foot long, 5-foot diameter reinforced concrete pipe culvert by 36.6 feet upstream and 35 feet downstream and to maintain the resulting 142-foot long stream enclosure in Pine Hollow Run approximately 1,600 feet north of S. R. 62 (Sharon East, PA Quadrangle N:  20.5 inches; W:  10.3 inches) associated with widening of S. R. 18, Section A01 beginning at the intersection with S. R. 62 Bypass (Sharon East, PA Quadrangle N:  19.0 inches; W:  10.3 inches) and extending north approximately 2.4 miles (Sharpsville, PA Quadrangle N:  2.9 inches; W:  9.6 inches) iin the City of Hermitage, Mercer County. This project also includes the modification of four existing culverts on watercourses (tributaries to Pine Hollow Run) having contributory drainage areas less than 100 acres.

   This project proposes to provide for replacement of 0.38 acre of wetland through a monetary contribution to the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.

   E62-372.  Encroachment. City of Warren, 318 West Third Avenue, Warren, PA 16365-2388. To conduct the following activities along the right bank of the Allegheny River associated with the City of Warren's Riverfront Development Project at the existing Liberty Street parking lot upstream of the Hickory Street Bridge (Warren, PA Quadrangle N:  17.1 inches; W:  3.2 inches) in the City of Warren, Warren County:

   1.  To lower approximately 350 feet of the existing concrete stream bank retaining wall by 10 feet and excavate the area behind the wall back approximately 16 feet.

   2.  To construct and maintain approximately 350 feet of reinforced concrete retaining wall approximately 16 feet back from the existing wall.

   3.  To construct and maintain approximately 350 feet of 16-foot wide concrete sidewalk between the new wall and existing wall.

   4.  To construct and maintain a pile supported wooden observation deck over the sidewalk.

   5.  To install and maintain approximately 350 feet of rock riprap bank protection along the toe of the existing concrete retaining wall.

   6.  To rehabilitate and maintain the remaining existing concrete stream bank retaining wall.

WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION

Requests for Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act

   The following requests have been made to the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) for certification under § 401(a) of the 1972 amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)) that there is reasonable assurance that the construction herein described will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.

   Prior to final approval of the proposed certification, consideration will be given to any comments, suggestions or objection which are submitted in writing 30 days of the date of this Notice. Comments should be submitted to the Department at the address indicated above each of the following requests for certification. All comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the proposal 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 comments if deemed necessary to resolve conflicts. Each individual will be notified in writing of the time and place of any scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the protest relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection and review at the address indicated above each request for certification between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each working day.

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

   Certification Request Initiated By: Sunoco, Inc., Ten Penn Center, 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

   Project Description/Location: This activity involves the discharge of supernatant from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Mifflin Dredge Disposal Basin into the Delaware Estuary--Zone 4. The supernatant will be generated through the disposal of approximately 50,000 cubic yards of sediment dredged from the Sunoco Girard Point Wharf facility at the Philadelphia Refinery. A hydraulic suction dredge and pipeline will be used to move the sediment directly to the disposal basin.

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