[31 Pa.B. 2393]
[Continued from previous Web Page]
Public Notice of Proposed Consent Orders
and Agreements
Central Chemical Site
Butler Township, Butler CountyUnder Section 1113 of the Pennsylvania Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1305) (HSCA), notice is hereby provided that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has agreed to a Consent Order and Agreement with Central Chemical Corporation (Corporation) concerning the Corporation's liability for the Central Chemical Site (the Site). The Site is located on approximately 9 acres along U. S. Route 422 in Butler Township, Butler County.
In the past, hazardous substances were disposed at the Site, and these substances have contaminated the environment at the Site. The Department estimates that it will cost $132,000 to conduct the further investigation at the Site, and $185,000 to demolish and properly dispose of the buildings there. A realistic estimate of the cost for the clean up of the Site cannot be made until the further investigation has been completed.
As the owner and operator of the Site during the time of the release and threatened release of hazardous substances, the Corporation is a "responsible person" as defined under Section 103 of HSCA. Based upon the Corporation's available assets and their certification concerning their financial condition, the Department has determined that the Corporation cannot pay for all or any substantial portion of the investigation and clean up of the Site. Accordingly, to resolve this matter without litigation, the Department and the Corporation have agreed to enter into an inability to pay settlement whereby the Corporation has donated the Site to CDC Environmental, Inc. (CDC) free and clear of liens. The Department obtained a report by a licensed real estate appraiser that the fair market value of the Site in a clean condition is $62,000.
The Department and CDC have entered into a Consent Order and Agreement whereby CDC will investigate the Site, and will conduct any necessary clean up of the Site, either by itself or with the Department. Approximately 3 acres of the Site will also be preserved as forestland for the public benefit in perpetuity. Upon completion of the clean up of the Site, CDC can then redevelop the non-forested areas within the Site for commercial and/or industrial uses to create jobs for public benefit.
The specific terms of the settlements with the Corporation and CDC are set forth in their respective Consent Orders and Agreements with the Department. The Department will receive and consider comments relating to the two Agreements for 60 days from the date of this Public Notice. The Department has the right to withdraw its consent to the Consent Orders and Agreements if the comments concerning these Agreements disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the Agreements are inappropriate, improper, or not in the public interest.
After the public comment period, the Department's settlement with the Corporation and the CDC shall be effective upon the date that the Department notifies the Corporation and CDC, in writing, that their respective Consent Orders and Agreements are final and effective in their present form, and that the Department has filed a response to significant written comments to the Agreements, or that no comments were received.
Both Consent Orders and Agreements are available for inspection and copying at the Department's office at 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Comments may be submitted, in writing, to Anthony Talak, Project Manager, at the address above. Further information may be obtained by contacting Anthony Talak at (814) 332-6648. TDD users may contact the Department through the PA Relay Service at (800) 645-5984.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 2
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 final reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site where 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 non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed, and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning the final report, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection 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:
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Caparo Steel Company AOC-2, City of Farrell, Mercer County. Paul Wojciak of Environmental Management Associates, 10925 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA on behalf of Caparo Steel has submitted a Final report concerning remediation of Soil contaminated with Lead and Heavy Metals. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 3
The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, Administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) 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 remediation standards of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act. Plans and reports required by provisions of the Act for compliance with selection of remediation to a site-specific standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. 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 of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential 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, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection 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 received the following final reports:
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Nelson Albert Property, Taylor Township, Centre County. Blazosky Associates, Inc., on behalf of Nelson Albert, Box 1, Beckwith Drive, Tyrone, PA 16686 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with no. 2 fuel oil. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on April 12, 2001.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Arco Chemical Company, Beaver Valley Plant, Potter Township, Beaver County. ARCO Chemical Company, 3801 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073 and Beazer East, Inc., One Oxford Centre, Suite 3000, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, have withdrawn Final Reports for the Over the Hill Tank Farm Area and Central Plant/Styrene II Area submitted to the Department on January 5, 2001. The Department published the denials of the referenced Final Reports in the PA Bulletin on April 14, 2001, and rescinded these denials on April 23, 2001 based on these withdrawals.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Permit reinstated 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 Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 100346. David Brown, P.E., FR&S Inc., 727 Red Lane Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508, Exeter Township, Berks County. Permit modification reinstatement for the operation of the Eastside Borrow Area of Pioneer Crossing Landfill. The permit was reinstated by the Southcentral Regional Office on April 19, 2001.
Persons interested in reviewing the general permit may contact Keith Kerns, Program Manager, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984.
AIR QUALITY
General plan approval and operating permit usage authorized under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, James Parette, Acting New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
48-310-041GP: Haines and Kibblehouse, Inc. (ABE Materials Division, P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474) for construction and operation of a portable stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning device at 5137 Lower Mud Run Road in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County.
48-310-042GP: Keystone Cement Co. (P. O. Box A, Bath, PA 18014) for construction and operation of a portable stone crushing plant and associated air cleaning device in East Allen Township, Northampton County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
30-00140: Greene Energy LLC (1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241) on April 16, 2001, for construction and operation of one Compressor Engine at Compressor Station # 9 in Gilmore Township, Greene County.
30-00139: Greene Energy LLC (1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241) on April 16, 2001, for construction and operation of one Compressor Engine at Compressor Station # 8 in Gilmore Township, Greene County.
30-00138: Greene Energy LLC (1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241) on April 16, 2001, for construction and operation of one Compressor Engine at Compressor Station # 4 in Gilmore Township, Greene County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
62-00017: United Refining Co. (Bradley and Dobson Street, Warren, PA 16365) on April 30, 2001, for installation of an internal floating roof on Tank 430 in Warren, Warren County.
Operating permit administrative amendments issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 (relating to administrative operating permit amendments).
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
07-05015: Altoona Hospital (620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601) on April 12, 2001, for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit--Revision 1 in the City of Altoona, Blair County.
Operating permits issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F (relating to operating permit requirements).
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (610) 832-6242.
46-0197: Hershey Foods Corp. (2452 Quakertown Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073) on April 20, 2001 for operation of a Corn Starch Deduster, Starch Dryer in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-00012: Carbide Graphite Group, Inc. (800 Theresia Street, St. Marys, PA 15857) issued a Title V Operating Permit on April 16, 2001, for their facility St. Marys, Elk County.
Plan approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, James Parette, Acting New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
13-313-033: AMETEK/Westchester Plastics (P. O. Box 9, Mountain Avenue, Nesquehoning, PA 18240) on April 16, 2001, for construction of an extrusion line and associated air cleaning device in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County.
54-310-027A: Wheelabrator Culm Services, Inc. (500 Morea Road, Frackville, PA 17934) on April 18, 2001, for construction of a coal crushing operation with associated air cleaning device in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
21-05064A: Atlas Roofing Corp. (802 Highway 19 North, Suite 190, Meridian, MS 39307) on April 18, 2001, for modification of the insulated foam board manufacturing operation by converting to a different blowing agent (that is, pentane) in Camp Hill Borough, Cumberland County.
36-05115: MGS, Inc. (178 Muddy Creek Church Road, Denver, PA 17517) on April 19, 2001, for construction of a surface coating and curing system in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.
67-03100: Iris Energy, LLC (100 Nyala Farm, Westport, CT 06880) on April 16, 2001, for construction of a syn-fuel processing facility controlled by wet suppression located in East Manchester Township, York County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Kb-- Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
65-00938A: Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 427, Acme, PA 15601) on April 16, 2001, for operation of a Portable Coal Crusher at Short Surface Mine in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
32-040B: Reliant Energy Mid-Atlantic Power Holdings, LLC (1001 Broad Street, P. O. Box 1050, Johnstown, PA 15907) on April 23, 2001, for operation of a Repowering Project at Seward Station in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-106A: Allegheny Color Corp. (Gillis Avenue, Ridgway, PA 15853) on April 9, 2001, for operation of three ball mills in Ridgway, Elk County.
Plan Approvals Extensions Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.13 (relating to extensions).
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (610) 832-6242.
46-313-147: Cabot Corp. (County Line Road, Boyertown, PA 19512) on April 18, 2001, for operation of a Refrigerated Condenser in Douglass Township, Montgomery County.
46-313-057E: Republic Environmental Systems, Inc. (2869 Sandstone Drive, Hatfield, PA 19440) on April 18, 2001, for operation of a Hazardous Waste TSD in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County.
15-0014C: Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Corp. (57 Morehall Road, Malvern, PA 19355) on April 19, 2001, for operation of a Air Cleaning Control Device in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
09-0013: Wheelabrator Falls, Inc. (1201 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067) on April 19, 2001, for operation of a Municipal Waste Incinerator in Falls Township, Bucks County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
44-05014: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) on April 10, 2001, to authorize temporary operation of a drum mix asphalt plant controlled by a fabric collector, covered under this Plan Approval until August 8, 2001, in Armagh Township, Mifflin County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Kb--Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I--Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Richard Maxwell, New Source Review Chief, (570) 327-3637.
41-303-008: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) on April 19, 2001, to extend the authorization to operate a drum mix asphalt plant and associated air cleaning device (a fabric collector) on a temporary basis until August 17, 2001, in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County.
41-0007A: Coastal Aluminum Rolling Mills, Inc. (2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701) on April 19, 2001, to extend the authorization to operate a cold aluminum rolling mill (# 3 Mill) and associated air cleaning devices (a filter system and a thermal oxidizer) on a temporary basis until August 17, 2001, as well as to extend the deadline for the performance of volatile organic compound stack testing and a volatile organic compound capture efficiency determination until December 20, 2001, in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
10-313-028B: Indspec Chemical Corp. (133 Main Street, P. O. Box 307, Petrolia, PA 16050) on April 30, 2001, for a resorcinol flaker/bagging and packaging system in Petrolia, Butler County.
10-399-018: Resolite, A United Dominion Co. (Route 19 North, Box 338, Zelienople, PA 16063) on April 30, 2001, for a fiberglass pultrusion process in Jackson Township, Butler County.
25-066D: AKW, L. P. (1015 East 12th Street, Suite 200, Erie, PA 16503) on April 30, 2001, for ton forging presses in Erie, Erie County.
25-648B: Welch Foods, Inc. (South Lake Street, 10915 Ackerman, North East, PA 16428) on April 30, 2001, for a boiler in North East, Erie County.
33-125A: Energy Resources, Inc. (Route 219, P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824) on March 31, 2001, for a coal processing crusher/screener in Snyder Township, Jefferson County.
43-310C: Duferco Farrell Corp. (15 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121) on April 30, 2001, for a No. 4 Tandem Mill in Farrell, Mercer County.
43-310D: Duferco Farrell Corp. (15 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121) on April 30, 2001, for a No. 7 Pickle Line in Farrell, Mercer County.
61-004B: Electralloy, A GO Carlson, Inc. Co. (175 Main Street, P. O. Box 381, Oil City, PA 16301) on March 30, 2001, for a granular metal process in Oil City, Venango County.
Plan Approval Minor Modification Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B (relating to plan approval requirements).
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Richard Maxwell, New Source Review Chief, (570) 327-3637.
19-304-006D: Benton Foundry, Inc. (R. R. 2, Box 110, Benton, PA 17814-9550) on April 12, 2001, to extend the deadline for the performance of particulate stack testing on three iron foundry equipment fabric collectors to July 2, 2001, in Sugarloaf Township, Columbia County.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); 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 applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
Coal Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
40733203T. UGI Development Company, (P. O. Box 224, 390 Route 11, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621), transfer of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hanover Township, Luzerne County affecting 38.8 acres, receiving stream--none. Transfer issued April 17, 2001.
40733203R3. UGI Development Company, (P. O. Box 224, 390 Route 11, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hanover Township, Luzerne County affecting 38.8 acres, receiving stream--none. Renewal issued April 17, 2001.
49921301C. Chestnut Coal, (R. R. 3 Box 142B, Sunbury, PA 17801), correction to an existing anthracite underground mine operation in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream--unnamed tributary to Zerbe Run. Correction issued April 17, 2001.
54683045T. Blaschak Coal Corp., (P. O. Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Butler, Union and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 743.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Transfer issued April 17, 2001.
40823205R3. HUD, Inc., t/a Emerald Anthracite II, (P. O. Box 27, 200 East Front Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634-0027), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hanover Township, Luzerne County affecting 239.2 acres, receiving stream--none. Renewal issued April 18, 2001.
54851319R3. K & C Coal Company, (540 East Centre Street, Ashland, PA 17921), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County affecting 7.94 acres, receiving stream--East Branch Rausch Creek. Renewal issued April 19, 2001.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209.
41940101. Fisher Mining Company (40 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17753), major permit revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit to apply biosolids (stabilized sewage sludge) to enhance vegetation. The permit is located in Pine and McHenry Townships, Lycoming County and affects 616 acres. Receiving stream--Buckeye Run, Otter Run, Little Pine Creek, Pine Creek, West Branch Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay. Application received June 16, 2000. Permit issued April 6, 2001.
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 stream--unnamed stream to Upper Morgan Run. Application received September 28, 2000. Permit issued April 17, 2001.
17900104. Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box I, Grampian, PA 16838), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Brady Township, Clearfield County affecting 537.6 acres. Receiving stream--Beech Run to Laurel Branch Run, Laurel Branch Run and Buck Run to Laurel Branch Run; Laurel Branch Run to East Branch Mahoning Creek; East Branch Mahoning Creek to Mahoning Creek; Mahoning Creek to the Allegheny River; Allegheny River to the Ohio River. Application received January 24, 2001. Permit issued April 17, 2001.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982.
26960101. Patterson Coal Company (20 Elizabeth Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478). Permit renewed issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Georges Township, Fayette County, affecting 48 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to York Run. Application received: January 3, 2001. Renewal issued: April 17, 2001.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
11970106. Permit Revision, Laurel Land Development, Inc. (P. O. Box 629, Carrolltown, PA 15722), to permit additional Lower Kittanning Coal within the existing permit in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 73.5 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to South Branch of Blacklick Creek; unnamed tributaries to Hinckston Run; and Bracken Run. Application received January 29, 2001. Issued April 16, 2001.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669.
43910102. Ambrosia Coal & Construction Co. (R. D. 1, Box 422, Edinburgh, PA 16116). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Mill Creek Township, Mercer County affecting 350.0 acres. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Little Sandy Creek. Application received: February 14, 2001. Permit Issued: April 11, 2001.
10803018. Western Hickory Coal Co., Inc. (R. R. 2, Box 2139, Wampum, PA 16157). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Venango Township, Butler County affecting 509.9 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries of Seaton Creek and two unnamed tributaries to Little Scrubgrass Creek and Little Scrubgrass Creek. Application received: December 21, 2000. Permit Issued: April 11, 2001.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
58010804. Charles H. Cook (R. D. 1, Box 1857, Brackney, PA 18812), commencement, operation and restoration of a small bluestone quarry operation in Silver Lake Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 1.0 acre, receiving stream--tributary to Choconut Creek. Permit issued April 20, 2001.
28000804. Randy Walls Excavating (1308 Shields Road, St. Thomas, PA 17252), commencement, operation and restoration of a small shale quarry operation in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County, affecting 1.5 acres, receiving stream--unnamed tributary to Back Creek. Permit issued April 20, 2001.
8073SM4A2C4. Reading Materials, Inc., (P. O. Box 79, Skippack, PA 19474-0079), correction to an existing quarry operation and renewal of NPDES Permit # PA0594849 in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County affecting 52.93 acres, receiving stream--Sanatogo Creek. Correction/Renewal issued April 18, 2001.
7373SM3C4. Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co., (P. O. Box 549, Tamaqua, PA 18282), renewal of NPDES Permit # PA0593206 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, receiving stream--unnamed tributary to Lizard Creek. Renewal issued April 18, 2001.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209.
08000810. Dana Gardner (R. R. 1, Box 586-A, Warren Center, PA 18851), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Minerals (Bluestone) permit in Warren Township, Bradford County affecting 2.0 acres. Receiving stream--unnamed tributaries to Wappasening Creek and Pendleton Creek. Application received December 1, 2000. Permit issued April 12, 2001.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
32010801. Alverda Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 87, Alverda, PA 15710), commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Pine Township, Indiana County, affecting 7.9 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Yellow Creek and Dutch Run. Application received February 1, 2001. Issued April 17, 2001.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669.
61012801. Louis M. Heath, Jr. (R. R. 1, Box 221, Cooperstown, PA 16317). Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal sandstone operation in Oakland Township, Venango County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received: January 29, 2001. Permit Issued: April 6, 2001.
61992804. McKissick Trucking (P. O. Box 62, Venus, PA 16364). Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal shale operation in Pinegrove Township, Venango County affecting 2.0 acres. Receiving streams: Prairie Run. Application received: December 16, 1999. Permit Issued: April 16, 2001.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department certifies that the construction and operation herein described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Any person 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 appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description.)
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certifications:
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E15-657. West Bradford Township, 1385 Campus Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335. West Bradford Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To install and maintain six sanitary sewer force mains, by method of directional drilling, across Broad Run (EV/MF), unnamed tributaries to Broad Run (EV/MF), and an unnamed tributary to the West Branch of Brandywine Creek (WWF/MF) for the construction of the Strasburg Corridor Wastewater Facilities to accommodate the Village of Marshallton and the proposed Tattersall Development, located (Unionville, PA Quadrangle N: 12.9 inches; W: 10.95 inches).
E15-659. PennDOT District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1525. West Caln Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following activities associated with the bridge replacement and roadway improvements for Cedar Knoll Road:
1. To remove an existing two-span steel I-beam bridge and to construct and maintain, to its left, a single span pretressed concrete I-beam bridge across West Branch of Brandywine Creek (TSF, MF) and to construct and maintain associated stormwater facilities. The proposed structure will have a clear span of 92.0 feet and an under clearance of 13.0 feet. This work also includes placement and maintenance of associated riprap scour protection at both abutments.
The site is located approximately 1,600 feet west of the intersection of Cedar Knoll Road (S. R. 4005, Section 34S) and Hibernia Road (Wagontown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 5.9 inches; W: 11.7 inches).
E46-882. County of Montgomery Department of Roads and Bridges, P. O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311. Horsham Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following activities associated with the bridge replacement and roadway improvements for Cedar Hill Road:
1. To remove an existing simple span steel truss bridge and to construct and maintain, in its place, a single span pretressed concrete spread box beam bridge across Park Creek (WWF-MF), and to place and maintain associated riprap scour protection at both abutments. The proposed structure will have a clear span of 62.32-feet and an underclearance of 9.6-feet. The amount of wetland impact is considered a deminimis impact and wetland mitigation is not required.
The applicant also proposes to construct and maintain a temporary cofferdam associated with the diversion of stream flow through the project area. The site is located approximately 2,800 feet northeast of the intersection of Cedar Hill Road and Strong Lane (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 16.1 inches; W: 10.2 inches).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E39-395. Borough of Emmaus, 28 South Fourth Street, Emmaus, PA 18049. Borough of Emmaus, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a twin 48-inch SLCPP stormwater outfall structure along a tributary to Leibert Creek. The project is located on the north side of Broad Street, approximately 250 feet east of the intersection of Broad Street and Tenth Street (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle N: 5.1 inches; W: 0.3 inch).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E07-334. Logan Township, 800 39th Street, Altoona, PA 16601 in Antis Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain additions and improvements to the existing Greenwood Sewage Treatment Plant and to construct a 24-inch outfall pipe in the floodway of Little Juniata River TSF) at a point approximately 2,000 feet upstream of SR 4018 (Bellwood, PA Quadrangle N: 13.5 inches; W: 14.1 inches).
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1315. Millvale Borough, 501 Lincoln Avenue, Millvale, PA 15209. City of Pittsburgh, Millvale Borough and Shaler Township, Allegheny County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain a paved access ramp and a sheet pile wall and rip rap in front of an existing sunken barge to provide a canoe/kayak landing area, a floating dock with access ramps, and a gazebo with a sheet pile wall on the river side as part of a river trail located along the right bank of the Allegheny River (WWF). The project begins at River Mile 2.9 and ends at River Mile 3.9 (Pittsburgh East, PA Quadrangle, the project begins at N: 17.1 inches; W: 13.8 inches and ends at N: 19.4 inches; W: 12.1 inches).
E02-1330. Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1092. City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain a 141 feet diameter final clarifier with its associated appurtenances and approximately 470 feet of sheet pile wall and bank slope protection along the right bank of the Ohio River (WWF). The project is located within the existing Allegheny County Sanitary Wastewater Treatment Plant at the end of Preble Avenue (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N: 19.2 inches; W: 6.6 inches).
E26-269. Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, 2 West Main Street, Suite 407, P. O. Box 2101, Uniontown, PA 15401-1701. North Union Township, Fayette County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain a 112-feet long, 8-feet by 6.5-feet box culvert (invert of the structure depressed 1 foot) and eight 18-inch diameter HDPE pipes under the proposed road A in an unnamed tributary to Redstone Creek (WWF). Also, to construct and maintain baffles inside the culvert to facilitate fish passage and rock riprap at the structure's inlet and outlet. The project impacts 0.28 acre of wetlands, which will be replaced by constructing 0.28 acre of wetlands on site. The project is part of the development of Fayette Technology Park and is located approximately 250 feet downstream of the S. R. 119 culvert (Uniontown, PA Quadrangle N: 11.5 inches; W: 6.6 inches) in North Union Township, Fayette County).
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Director, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP Applicant Name & Tank Tank Permit No. Address County Municipality Type Capacity 01-24-001 Robert H. Fetter
General Chemical Corporation
90 East Halsey Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Elk Johnsonburg Borough 2 ASTs storing-
Aluminum Sulfate
24,000 gallons each
BUREAU OF DEEP MINE SAFETY
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety (BDMS), has approved DLR Mining, Inc.'s request for a variance from the requirements of Section 242(c) of the Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Mine Act at the Nolo Mine. This notification contains a summary of this request and the basis for the Department's approval. A complete copy of the variance request may be obtained from Allison Gaida by calling (724) 439-7469 or from the BDMS web site at http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/dms/dms.htm.
Summary of the Request: DLR Mining, Inc. requested a variance from Section 242(c) of the Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Mine Act to allow for the common ventilation of the belt conveyor entry with other entries at the Nolo Mine. The proposal accords protection to persons and property substantially equal to or greater than the requirements of Section 242(c).
The basis for the Bureau's approval is summarized in the following conclusion:
1. Nolo's plan provides early warning fire detection by the use of the Pyott-Boone Carbon Monoxide (CO) Mine Wide Monitoring System. The system will notify the affected mining sections with an audible and visual alarm. The system will then also alarm at the computer control station located on the surface. An outside employee will then also notify the affected areas via the mine communication system.
2. Nolo's plan provides a separate, isolated intake escapeway that will be maintained at a higher ventilation pressure than the belt and common entries.
3. Nolo's plan provides for the belt and common entries to serve as an alternate intake escapeway.
4. There are significant health and safety benefits associated with allowing entries in common with the belt entry. Repair and maintenance work in the belt entry is afforded safer access. Improved visual safety inspections are facilitated by open crosscuts.
This approval is limited to a variance from the requirements in Section 242(c) requiring that the belt entry is isolated from other entries. All other terms and requirements of Section 242(c) shall remain in effect. Continued authorization for operation under the approval is contingent upon compliance with the measures described in the approved plan.
SPECIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF PERMIT TRANSFERS FOR FACILITIES The Department of Environmental Protection has approved the transfer of all permits, licenses and approvals for the following facilities. The transfer will become effective upon completion of the transaction between Citizens Utilities Water Company and Pennsylvania-Water Company. All of the listed permits, licenses and approvals previously issued to Citizens Utilities Water Company of Pennsylvania, or its predecessors in interest, have been approved for transfer to Pennsylvania-American Water Company. In the case of the water allocation permits, a succession to water rights was also included. A complete listing of the permits, licenses and approvals approved for transfer and the water rights succession by facility appears below. This list is also available on the web at www.dep.state.pa.us (choose hot topics). Questions should be directed to Karen Bassett, Assistant Regional Director for the South Central Region at (717) 705-4703.
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 Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board (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 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 of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of its self, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Notice of Succession to Water Rights
Permit WA-149C; All Withdrawals; Home Water District; Chester and Montgomery Counties
Permit WA-149D; Subsidiary Allocation-Phoenixville; Home Water District; Chester County
Permit WA-174A; All Withdrawals; Blue Mountain Water District; Northampton and Monroe Counties
Permit WA06-1101; Subsidiary Allocation--RAWA; Glen Alsace Water District; Berks County
Water Supply Permits
3060069; All Facilities; Penn Water District; Berks County
3060088; All Facilities--Exeter Township; Glen Alsace Water District; Berks County
0698506-T1: Construction Permit--Golden Oaks Water System; Berks County
3060023; All Facilities--Douglassville; Glen Alsace Water District; Berks County
565W27-T1; All Facilities Except Well 2A; Lake Heritage Water District; Adams County
0184501-T1; Well 2A; Lake Heritage Water District; Adams County
3480055; All Facilities; Blue Mountain Water District; Northampton and Monroe Counties
1150166; All Facilities; Home Water District; Chester and Montgomery Counties
1150170; Merlin Hills--Well EP-1, Pump Station & Dist. System; Home Water District; Chester County
1150206; Phoenixville--Contiguous System; Home Water District; Chester County
Dam Permits
D45-144; Ross Common Reservoir; Blue Mountain Water District; Monroe County
D45-7; Stony Garden Reservoir; Blue Mountain Water District; Monroe County
NPDES Permit
0051616; Schuylkill River; Home Water District; Chester County
105 General Permits
BDWW-GP-4 Water Obstruction & Encroachment Permit Intake & Outfall Structures General Permit
BDWW-GP-5 Water Obstruction & Encroachment Permit Utility Line Stream Crossings General Permit
BDWW-GP-7 Water Obstruction & Encroachment Permit Minor Road Crossings General Permit
Penn Water District, Home Water District, Merlin Hills Water System, Phoenixville Water System, Glen Alsace District, Douglassville District, Blue Mountain District, and Lake Heritage District; Monroe, Northampton, Berks, Adams, Montgomery and Chester Counties.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-787. Filed for public inspection May 4, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]
No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit.This material has been drawn directly from the official Pennsylvania Bulletin full text database. Due to the limitations of HTML or differences in display capabilities of different browsers, this version may differ slightly from the official printed version.
