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STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and is currently under review. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Storage Tanks, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763, within 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it based.
The following application has been received for 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.
SSIP
Application No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity SSIP 02009 Robert L. Greene
Industrial Power Generating Corp.
2250 Dabney Road
Richmond VA, 23230Franklin Peters Township 8 ASTs storing distillate oil
1 AST storing
lube oil237,000 gallons total
2,000 gallons
ACTIONS
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT--NPDES AND WQM PART II PERMITS
INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications and requests for plan approval.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
I. Municipal and Industrial Permit Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES Permit No. PA0062847, Sewage, Creditech, Inc., 1883 Jory Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. This proposed facility is located in Plainfield Township, Northampton County and discharge to Waltz Creek.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. PA0085171 Amendment 02-1, Sewage, Lyons Borough Municipal Authority, 316 South Kemp Street, P. O. Box 131, Lyon Station, PA 19536-0131. This proposed facility is located in Maxatawny Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Sacony Creek in Watershed 3-B.
NPDES Permit No. PA0246751, Industrial Waste, United Refining Company of PA, Kwik-Fill S-63, P. O. Box 688, Warren, PA 16365. This proposed facility is located in Henderson Township, Huntingdon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to an unnamed tributary to the Juniata River in Watershed 12-C.
WQM Permit No. PA0086754 Amendment 02-1, Industrial Waste, East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc., Deka Road, Lyon Station, PA 19536. This proposed facility is located in Richmond Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to the receiving waters of Sacony Creek in Watershed 3-B.
WQM Permit No. PA0246778, Industrial Waste, Miller's Greenhouse Incorporated, Miller's Greenhouses, 485 Church Street, Landisville, PA 17538. This proposed facility is located in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to an unnamed tributary to Swarr Run in Watershed 7-J.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES Permit No. PA0228559, Sewerage SIC 1611, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823. This proposed facility is located in Sandy Township, Clearfield County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of a new NPDES Permit.
NPDES Permit No. 0802402, Sewerage SIC 4952, Wysox Municipal Authority, 724 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. This proposed facility is located in Wysox Township, Bradford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Sewer extension starting at the intersection of Routes 6 and 187 ending at Jackson Mobile Home Park.
WQM Permit No. 4102404, Sewerage, Carl Nolan Real Estate, 12 West Second Street, South Williamsport, PA, 17701. This proposed facility will be located in Eldred Township, Lycoming County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a small flow treatment facility to serve residence owned by the Carl Nolan Real Estate.
NPDES STORMWATER INDIVIDUAL PERMITS--(PAS) The following NPDES Individual Permits for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
NPDES Applicant Name County and Receiving Permit and Address Municipality Stream PAS101027 Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation
1620 North Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Cambria County
Jackson TownshipLaurel Run
HW-CWF
Findley Run
HQ-CWFNorthwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481 (814) 332-6860.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityReceiving
Water/UsePAS104115 Seneca Resources Corporation
Route 1, Box 27E
Sigel, PA 15860McKean County
Hamilton TownshipWhiting Run (HQ-CWF), Libby Run (HQ-CWF),
Thundershower Run (HQ-CWF), Windfall Run (HQ-CWF), White Gravel Creek (HQ-CWF), Meade Run (HQ-CWF), unnamed tributaries to Chappel Fork (HQ-CWF), Chappel Fork (CWF) and Kinzua Creek (CWF)
APPROVALS TO USE NPDES AND/OR OTHER GENERAL PERMITS The following parties have submitted: (1) Notices of Intent for Coverage under (1) General NPDES Permits to Discharge Wastewater into the Waters of the Commonwealth. The approval for coverage under these general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations. Monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in the general permit: (2) General Permits for Beneficial Use of Sewage Sludge or Residential Septage by Land Application in this Commonwealth; (3) General NPDES Permit Authorizing the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities to Waters of the Commonwealth; (4) Notification for First Use Application of Sewage Sludge.
The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under these general permits is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective permit. The Department of Environmental Protection approves the following coverage under the specific General Permit.
The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.23(d).
The application and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted.
List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated With Construction Activities (PAR) PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges From Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems (CSO) PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Nonexceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Nonexceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines PAG-11 (To Be Announced) PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) General Permit Type--PAG-2
Facility Location &
MunicipalityPermit
No.Applicant Name &
AddressReceiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Telephone No.Lehigh County
Upper Saucon
Township
PAR10Q171 DeSales University
Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034Saucon Creek
CWFLehigh County
Conservation District
(610) 391-9583Lehigh County
Upper Saucon
TownshipPAR10Q169 US Home Development
800 W. Main St.
Freehold, NJ 07728Saucon Creek
CWFLehigh County
Conservation District
(610) 391-9583Susquehanna
County
Great Bend Township
PAR106406-2R Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation
Engineering District 4-0
P. O. Box 111
Scranton, PA 18501Trowbridge Creek
CWFSusquehanna County Conservation District
(570) 278-4600Logan Town Centre
Logan Township
Blair CountyPAR100730 17th Street Logan Township LP
P. O. Box 1252
Altoona, PA 16603Brush Run
WWFBlair County Conservation District
1407 Blair Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-0877 Ext. 5Southampton
Township
PAR10M270 Mickey Nye
730 East King Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257Rowe Run
CWFFranklin County Conservation District
Admin Annex
218 N. 2nd Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-8074Centre County
College TownshipPAR10F165 Dale Summit Substation
800 Cabin Hill Dr.
Greensburg, PA 15601UNT Spring Creek
CWFCentre County
Conservation District
414 Holmes Ave.
Suite 4
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6817Centre County
Huston TownshipPAR10F166 The Bald Eagle Site
1 Market St. Bldg.
P. O. Box 1202
Harrisburg, PA 17101Bald Eagle Creek and Watershed
TSFCentre County
Conservation District
414 Holmes Ave.
Suite 4
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6817General Permit Type--PAG-3
Facility Location
& MunicipalityPermit
No.Applicant Name &
AddressReceiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Telephone No.Somerset Township
Somerset CountyPAR326111 New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co.
P. O. Box 77
New Enterprise, PA 16664Kimberly Run Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000North Apollo
Borough
Armstrong CountyPAR606140 North Apollo Auto Wrecking
P. O. Box 466
River Street
North Apollo, PA 15673Kiskiminetas River
Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Rayburn Township
Armstrong CountyPAR606178 Jim's Auto Wrecking
R. D. 6 Box 450
Kittanning, PA 16201
Cowanshannock Creek Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Dunbar Township
Fayette CountyPAR606180 Butchko Brothers Inc.
P. O. Box 675
Connellsville, PA 15425
Feeder to Dunbar Creek Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Menallen Township
Fayette CountyPAR606182 Route 51 Auto Wrecking
R. D. 1
Smock, PA 15480Feeder to Redstone Creek Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Monaca Borough
Beaver CountyPAR706124 Allegheny Asphalt
Manufacturing
2 River Road
Monaca, PA 15061
Ohio River Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Moon Township
Allegheny CountyPAR806114 Tioga Pipeline Co.
P. O. Box 313
Ella Street
McKees Rocks, PA 15136Narrows Run to the Ohio River Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000City of Pittsburgh
Allegheny CountyPAR806145 Consolidated Freightways Inc.
16400 SE CF Way
Vancouver, WA 98603
Allegheny River
Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Neville Township
Allegheny CountyPAR806181 Con-Way Transportation
Services
c/o CNF Inc.
3240 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304Ohio River Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000North Fayette
Township
Allegheny CountyPAR806217 Airborne Express Inc.
P. O. Box 662
Seattle, WA 98111
Montour Run Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000General Permit Type--PAG-4
Facility Location &
MunicipalityPermit
No.Applicant Name &
AddressReceiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Telephone No.Berks County
Hereford TownshipPAG043547
(Transfer)Paul R. and Donna J. Dean
94 Hunter Forge Road
Barto, PA 19504-0527UNT to West Branch of Perkiomen Creek
CWFDEP--SCRO
909 Elmerton Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Cumberland County
Hopewell TownshipPAG043693 Emanuel B. King
Clover Hill Road
Newburg, PA 17240Laughlin Run
WWFDEP--SCRO
909 Elmerton Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707Bradford Township
Clearfield CountyPAG044976 Marjorie Jo Teats
R. R. 1 Box 82-5
Woodland, PA 16881
Forcey Run
CWFNorthcentral
Regional Office
Water Management Program
208 West Third Street, Suite 101
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 327-3666Eldred Township
Lycoming CountyPAG045142 Carl Nolan Real Estate
12 West Second Street
South Williamsport, PA 17701UNT to Loyalsock Creek
TSFNorthcentral
Regional Office
Water Management Program
208 West Third Street, Suite 101
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 327-3666General Permit Type--PAG-5
Facility Location &
MunicipalityPermit
No.Applicant Name &
AddressReceiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Telephone No.Upper Darby
Township
Delaware CountyPAG050036 Sunoco, Inc. Automotive Lab
P. O. Box 1135
Marcus Hook, PA 19061Unnamed tributary to Cobbs Creek
Southeast Region Water Management
(610) 832-6130
Scott Township
Columbia CountyPAG054822 Henry Bellum
Donald E. Reichart Lumber & Supply, Inc.
Lee Street and Sawmill Road
Lightstreet, PA 17839
Tributary 27754 to Fishing Creek Northcentral Regional Office
Environmental Cleanup Program
208 West Third Street
Suite 101
Williamsport, PA 17701-6448
(570) 321-6525West Newton
Borough
Westmoreland CountyPAG056112 Tom's Service Center
111 North Water Street
West Newton, PA 15089
Youghiogheny River Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000Wharton Township
Fayette CountyPAG056169 Rishels Service
3738 National Pike
Farmington, PA 15437
UNT to Deadman Run Southwest Regional Office
Water Management Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000General Permit Type--PAG-10
Facility Location &
MunicipalityPermit
No.Applicant Name &
AddressReceiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Telephone No.Lehigh County
Lower Macungie TownshipPAG102205 Sunoco Pipeline, L. P.
Ten Penn Ctr., 26th Fl.
1801 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103Little Lehigh Creek
HQ-CWFDEP--NERO
Water Management
2 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
(570) 826-2511
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on applications received under the Safe Drinking Water Act for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Operations Permit issued to Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, 762 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, PWS ID 253723, Bristol Township, Bucks County on July 26, 2002, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit #0901515.
Operations Permit issued to Northampton, Bucks County Municipal Authority, 111 Township Road, Richboro, PA 18954-1550, PWS ID 1090089, Northampton Township, Bucks County on July 26, 2002, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit #0999510.
Operations Permit issued to Modern Mushroom Farms, 1330 Newark Rd., Toughkenamor, PA 19874, PWS ID 1150211, New Garden Township, Chester County on July 26, 2002, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit # 1501501.
Permit No. 2302501, Minor Amendment. Public Water Supply.
Applicant Chester Water Authority
415 Welsh Street
Chester, PA 19106-0467
Township Lower Oxford County Chester Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Gannett Fleming, Inc.
P. O. Box 67100
Harrisburg, PA 17106Permit to Construct Issued July 26, 2002
HAZARDOUS SITES CLEAN-UP UNDER THE ACT OF OCTOBER 18, 1988
Notice of Proposed Interim Response
East Tenth Street Site, Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) (35 P. S. §§ 6020.102--6020.1303), is proposing an interim response at the East Tenth Street Site (Site), Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County, PA.
The Site is located on the Marcus Hook 7.5 Minute Series Quadrangle (Latitude 39 49` 10"; Longitude 75 24` 44" W). The Site is approximately 36 acres in size and lies about 600 yards northwest of the Delaware River. The Site is bordered on the northeast, east and southeast by oil refineries operated by Tosco (formerly the B. P. Refinery) and Sun Oil Co. Mixed commercial/residential properties are located across East 10th Street northwest of the Site. Additional residential areas including the Marcus Hook Elementary School are west and southwest of the Site.
The Department initiated a HSCA response at the Site under a Response Justification Document dated March 24, 1998. The Department conducted a prompt interim response to remove hazardous wastes and materials from a garage building on the Site during the summer of 2000. The Department is involved in an ongoing investigation of Site conditions. This investigation has produced evidence of particular areas where there are hazards to public health and the environment that should be addressed before the completion of Site activities.
The Department considered taking no action and the use of institutional or engineering controls as alternative means of addressing these hazards to the public health and the environment before selecting the proposed interim response. The proposed interim response will address removal of contaminated soils and materials from several lots on the Site where investigation has found exceedances of the Statewide Health Standard promulgated under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act.
An Administrative Record, which contains more detailed information concerning the interim response action, is available for public inspection. The Administrative Record may be examined from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Department's Southeast Regional Office, Suite 6010, Lee Park, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6000. Individuals interested in examining the Administrative Record should contact April Flipse at (610) 832-5937 to arrange for an appointment.
An additional copy of the Administrative Record is available for review at the Marcus Hook Library, Tenth and Green Streets, Marcus Hook, PA.
A public hearing is scheduled under section 506(d) of the HSCA for September 26, 2002, at 7 pm in the Council Room, Marcus Hook Borough Hall, Tenth and Green Streets, Marcus Hook, PA. Persons wishing to present formal oral comments regarding this prompt interim response may do so by registering with the Department before the meeting. Individuals may register by calling Lynda Rebarchak, Community Relations Coordinator, at (610) 832-6219. Persons with a disability who wish to attend the September 26, 2002, meeting and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact Lynda Rebarchak to advise how the Department may accommodate their needs.
The public may also submit written comments regarding the Department's interim response action during the period of public comment. Under section 506(c) of the HSCA, the Department has established a period for public comment, which shall run from the date of this notice through November 17, 2002. Written comments should be addressed to April Flipse at the previous address.
Notice of Prompt Interim Response
Marino Brothers Scrap Yard, Rochester Borough, Beaver County The Department, under the authority of the HSCA, has initiated a prompt interim response at Marino Brothers Scrap Yard (scrap yard), Railroad Street, Rochester Borough, Beaver County. This response has been initiated under sections 501(a) and 505(b) of the HSCA.
The scrap yard is located between Railroad Street and the Ohio River in the Borough of Rochester, Beaver County, encompasses approximately 3 acres and is occupied by several buildings that date back to the early 1900s. Beginning in the late 1800s, the property has been used for various industrial purposes. Since the 1960s, the Marino family used the property as a scrap yard. The current owner of the property is the Borough of Rochester.
The Department conducted a site characterization of the scrap yard. The results of this characterization revealed elevated levels of PCBs, antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, thallium and zinc in the surface soils. The levels of the contaminants exceed the Statewide Health Standards under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act. In addition, light nonaqueous phase liquids were found in the shallow groundwater.
The contamination described extends down through the soils to depths below the elevation of the existing storm outflow. This old outflow is partially blocked due to a collapse in several sections of the line. In its present condition, the line has the potential to be a conduit to the Ohio River for contamination from the surrounding soils resulting in a release or a threat of release of hazardous substances from the site. The Borough of Rochester and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)are replacing this stormwater line with a new line in a different location. This will require excavation and removal of contaminated material so that a new stormwater pipe can be installed.
This response specifically addressed the threats to human health and the environment as they relate to the old stormwater outflow and the installation of a new outflow.
The following alternatives were analyzed:
Alternative 1. No action--This alternative involves no response by the Department to address the threats associated with the old stormwater outflow at the site. Stormwater would continue to be directed to the old outflow, causing backup of the water into the Sewer Authority line. Stormwater that did make its way into the old line would potentially be contaminated with sewage and site related contaminates. This water would continue to be discharged to the Ohio River.
Alternative 2. Excavation and proper handling of contaminated soils associated with the construction of a new stormwater outflow--This alternative involves the excavation of the trench for the installation of the new stormwater outflow through the site. The Department's contractor would work in conjunction with the PennDOT contractor and the Borough of Rochester's contractor to complete the installation of a new line and permanently seal the old outflow line. Specifically, the Department's contractor will be responsible for excavating the contaminated soils required to install the new line at the elevations spelled out in Rochester Borough's design specifications. Contaminated soils will be properly staged onsite and handled in accordance with waste management regulations.
The Department has determined that Alternative #2 is the most appropriate response to address the threats associated with the existing stormwater outflow pipe at the Marino site. This alternative is more protective of human health and the environment than Alternative #1 and is cost effective. The Department mobilized its contractor on June 7, 2002, and, working with the Borough of Rochester's contractor, has completed excavation work and placement of the new stormwater pipe. Contaminated material from the excavation has been staged onsite and will be properly disposed of off-site when arrangements are made with a disposal facility.
This notice is being provided under sections 505(b) and 506(b) of the HSCA. The administrative record which contains the information that forms the basis and documents the selection of this response action is available for public review and comment. The administrative record is located at the Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA and is available for review Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The administrative record will be open for comments from August. 17, 2002, until November 17, 2002. Persons may submit written comments into the record during this time only by delivering or sending them to Terry Goodwald, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
In addition, persons may present oral comments for inclusion in the administrative record at a public hearing. The Department has scheduled the hearing for September 19, 2002, at 7 p.m. in the Rochester Borough Building, 300 West Park Street, Rochester, PA, Beaver County. Persons wishing to present comments must register by September 16, 2002, with Betsy Mallison, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-4182.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings, should call Betsy Mallison at (412) 442-4182 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Notice of Prompt Interim Response
Banning Mine #4 Site, Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County The Department, under the authority of the HSCA, has initiated a prompt interim response at Banning Mine #4 (Site), Budds Ferry Road, Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. This response has been initiated under sections 501(a) and 505(b) of the HSCA.
The Site is located at the end of Budds Ferry Road in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, PA. The Site consists of a former coal washing plant and refuse disposal pile. At least six underground storage tanks are located at the Site. An unknown quantity of fuel oil has been released to the environment from one of the tanks. The released product has traveled from the Site into a drainage channel along a former old railroad bed that now serves as a public hiking/biking trail. The drainage ditch discharges into a mine drainage treatment plant or directly to the Youghiogheny River.
The Department began an emergency response at the Site on May 26, 2002, to address the imminent threat to the public health and the environment. The Department constructed a siphon dam along the drainage ditch to prevent the oil from reaching the treatment plant or the Youghiogheny River. Absorbent booms and pads were placed along the drainage ditch to remove the accumulated oily substance. Two underground storage tanks were located near the oil observed on the surface of the Site. One tank was determined to contain approximately 20,000 gallons of what appeared to be #6 fuel oil and water and the second tank contained approximately 2,000 gallons of what appeared to be kerosene and water. Approximately 18,000 gallons of material was removed from the #6 fuel oil tank. Visible contaminated soil at the Site was excavated and placed into roll-off boxes. The removed liquid and excavated soil will be disposed at an appropriate facility.
The current site conditions continue to present a substantial danger to the public health and the environment. Released hazardous substances remain in the drainage ditch along the public hiking/biking trail. There is a direct contact threat with the hazardous substances present in the drainage ditch due to the proximity to the trail. There remains a threat to surface waters from the released material. There remains a risk of contaminating Site groundwater from the released material at the Site and the material accumulated in the drainage ditch. There remains a direct contact threat to the hazardous substances contained in the tanks at the Site, as the Site is unsecured. A further release of hazardous materials is possible from the two underground storage tanks that have not been completely emptied and properly closed. There remains a fire threat due to the ignitable chemicals remaining onsite.
The Department considered several alternatives at the Site, including: no action, securing of the site and removal and disposal of the released hazardous substances at the Site. The Department determined that removal and disposal of the hazardous substances was the appropriate course of action. This alternative was selected because it complied with all applicable laws and regulations and was determined to be the most environmentally sound procedure for this site.
The Department began a prompt interim response to remove and dispose of the waste at the Site on June 11, 2002. All hazardous materials at the Site will be removed and properly disposed. The Department, following the public hearing and comment period, will complete a Statement of Decision and Response to comments.
This notice is being provided under sections 505(b) and 506(b) of the HSCA. The administrative record which contains the information that forms the basis and documents the selection of this response action is available for public review and comment. The administrative record is located at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA and is available for review Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The administrative record will be open for comment from August 17, 2002, until November 17, 2002. Persons may submit written comments into the record during this time only, by sending them to Kevin Halloran, Environmental Cleanup Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
In addition, persons may present oral comments, for inclusion in the administrative record, at a public hearing. The Department has scheduled the hearing on September 18, 2002, at 7 p.m. at the Belle Vernon Area High School, 250 Crest Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA. Persons wishing to present comments must register before September 18, 2002, with Betsy Mallison, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-4182. If no person registers to present oral comments, the hearing will not be held. Persons interested in finding out if anyone has registered and if the hearing will be held should contact Betsy Mallison at (412) 442-4182.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings, should call Betsy Mallison at (412) 442-4000 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Settlement Agreement under the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act
Furlong Manufacturing Company, Furlong, Bucks County The Department, under the authority of the HSCA, among other statutes, has entered into a Consent Order and Agreement with Calvin and Ida Beierlein related to the Furlong Manufacturing Company HSCA Site (Site) in Furlong, Bucks County, PA.
Under the terms of the Consent Order and Agreement, the Beierleins will make a payment towards the Department's response costs at the Site in exchange for a covenant not to sue and contribution protection from the Department.
Copies of the full Consent Order and Agreement are maintained in the Department's Southeast Regional Office, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428 and may be viewed or obtained by contacting George Danyliw at (610) 832-5965 or Anderson Lee Hartzell at (610) 832-6300. A 60 day period of public comment will follow the date of publication of this notice and the Department has reserved the right to withdraw from the agreement in the event that comments submitted during the comment period disclose facts or considerations which indicate, in the Department's discretion, that the agreement is inappropriate, improper or not in the public interest. Interested parties may submit comments in writing to George Danyliw at the Department's Southeast Regional Office.
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