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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-1527a

[32 Pa.B. 4245]

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   PA0026352, Sewage, Riverview Sanitary Authority, 500 Narrows Run Road, Moon Township, PA 15108.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Riverview Sanitary Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant in Coraopolis Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Ohio River, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply, and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Moon Township Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:   existing discharge, design flow of 4.34 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 37.5 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform
   (May 1 to Oct. 30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (Nov. 1 to Apr. 30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0093475, Sewage, Findlay Township, P. O. Box Drawer W, Clinton, PA 15026.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Maronda Farms STP in Findlay Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Potato Garden Run, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply, and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: Midland Borough Municipal Authority on the Ohio River.

   Outfall 001:   existing discharge, design flow of 0.15 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 Day 25 38 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (May 1 to Oct. 31) 3.5 5.3 7.0
   (Nov. 1 to Apr. 30) 10.5 15.8 21.0
Fecal Coliform
   (May 1 to Sep. 30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (Oct. 1 to Apr. 30) 4000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.45 1.50
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0219185, Sewage, Borough of Glen Campbell, P. O. Box 43, Glen Campbell, PA 15706.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Glen Campbell STP in Glen Campbell Borough, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Brady Run, which are classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply, and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the:  PA American Water Company.

   Outfall 001:   new discharge, design flow of 0.034 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 60
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (May 1 to Oct. 31) 4.0 8.0
   (Nov. 1 to Apr. 30) 12.0 24.0
Fecal Coliform
   (May 1 to Sep. 30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (Oct. 1 to Apr. 30) 2000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS

CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER

APPLICATIONS UNDER THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW

PART II PERMITS

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

   Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.


I. Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications Under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)

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

   WQM Permit No. 0902406, Sewerage, Borough of Quakertown, 15-35 N. Second Street Quakertown, PA 18951.

   This proposed facility is located in Quakertown Borough, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity:  Construction to replace the existing Park Avenue Sewer line.


NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit

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

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

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed 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 a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.

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

   The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.

   Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   Southwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   NPDES Permit PAS10A097R, Stormwater. Spectra Development Company, 2591 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 has applied to discharge storm water associated with a construction activity located in Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County to Fish Run (CWF).

   Allegheny County Conservation District:  Lexington Technical Park, Building 1, Suite 102, 400 North Lexington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, (412) 241-7645.

NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No. Address Municipality Water/Use
PAS10A097R Spectra Development Co.
2591 Wexford Bayne Road
Sewickley, PA 15143
Allegheny County
Franklin Park Borough
Fish Run (CWF)

   NPDES Permit PAS10A117, Stormwater. National Land Development Corporation, P. O. Box 545, Monroeville, PA 15146 has applied to discharge storm water associated with a construction activity located in North Versailles Township, Allegheny County to Jacks Run/HQ-TSF.

NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No. Address Municipality Water/Use
PAS10A117 National Land Development Corporation
P. O. Box 545
Monroeville, PA 15146
Allegheny County
North Versailles Township
Jacks Run/HQ-TSF

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMIT

   Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, the following parties have applied for a PWS permit to construct or substantially modify a public water system.

   Persons wishing to comment on the permit application are invited to submit a statement to the office listed above the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Comment responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.

   Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The permit application and any related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed above the application.

   Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

SAFE DRINKING WATER


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

   Northwest Region:  Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   Permit No. 2002503, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Pinedale Mobile Home Park
3463 Pinedale Lane
Atlantic, PA 16111.
Township or Borough East Fallowfield Township
Crawford County
Responsible Official Jerry and Diann Boyd, Owners
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Porter Consulting Engineers
P. C., 814 North Main St.
Meadville, PA 16335.
Application Received Date August 14, 2002
Description of Action Permit an existing, unpermitted public water supply.

WATER ALLOCATIONS


Applications received under the act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 842, No. 365) (35 P. S. §§ 631--641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of this Commonwealth

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

   WA15-1001, Water Allocations. North Coventry Water Authority, North Coventry Township, Chester County. North Coventry Water Authority requested the right to purchase up to 760,000 gpd from Pottstown Borough Authority.

   Southwest Region:  Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   WA56-126A, Water Allocations. Central City Water Authority, 314 Central Avenue, Suite 203, Central City, PA 15926, Somerset County. The applicant is requesting an extension of Condition 2, until the end of the original 50-year period (2037).

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

UNDER ACT 2, 1995

PREAMBLE 1


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

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

   Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the sites identified, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified. During this comment period the municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.

   For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:

   Southcentral Region:  Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   Thomas Nardi Residence, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County. Marshall Miller & Associates, 3913 Hartzdale Drive, Suite 1306, on behalf of Thomas Nardi, 2219 Blue Mountain Parkway, Linglestown, PA 17112 and Kreiser Fuel Service, Inc., RD 3, Box 7065, Jonestown, PA 17038, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with BTEX and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health standard requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Patriot News on July 23, 2002.

   Safety-Kleen New Kingstown, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc., 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, on behalf of Safety-Kleen, 11923 Tramway Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with Chlorinated Solvents and other organics. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health standard requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Sentinal on July 26, 2002.

   Brunswick Hotel, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. Professional Service Industries, Inc., 1707 S. Cameron Street, Suite B, Harrisburg, on behalf of Hostmark, 111 Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Schaumburg, IL 60173, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health standard requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Lancaster Newspaper, Inc. on August 9, 2002.

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


Application Reviewed 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 Application No. 101471. Clifford Hill Sanitation Service, Inc., 780 Noble St., Kutztown, PA 19530, Maxatawny Township, Berks County. The application is for the Radiation Protection Plan for the Municipal Waste Transfer Station. The application was determined to be administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on August 13, 2002.

   Comments concerning the application should be directed to John Krueger, Program Manager, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Waste Management Program, (717) 705-4706. 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.


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 Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.

   Southwest Region:  Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Permit Application No. 300837. Reliant Energy NE Management Company 1001 Broad Street, P. O. Box 1050, Johnstown, PA 15907-1050. Keystone Station Disposal Site, 313 Keystone Drive, Shelocta, PA 15774-7625. An application for a major permit modification to add four minor waste streams to the existing residual waste landfill in Shelocta Township, Armstrong County, was received in the Regional Office on August 12, 2002.

   Permit Application No. 101623. W.S.P.A., Inc., P. O. Box 58, Spraggs, PA 15362-0058. A major permit modification application for a Radiation Protection Plan at a municipal waste processing facility in Wayne Township, Greene County was received in the Regional Office on August 16, 2002.

   Comments or information concerning the application should be directed to Michael Forbeck, Facilities Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to and approval or denial of the application.

AIR QUALITY

APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS

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

   The Department has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities.

   Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Office 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 Department Regional Offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing.

   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.

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

PLAN APPROVALS


Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.

   Southwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 Contact:  William Charlton, New Source Review Chief , (412) 442-4174.

   11-00403B:  Senate Coal Mines, Inc. (One Energy Place, Suite 5100, Latrobe, PA 15650) for installation of dry screening operation at Mine No. 42 in Adams Township, Cambria County.

   32-00364A:  Rosebud Mining (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201) for installation of stockpile and screen at Josephine No. 3 Deep Mine in Center Township, Indiana County.


Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.

   Southeast Region:  Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428 Contact: Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief (610) 832-6242.

   09-0157:  Arawak Paving Co., Inc. (Steel Road North, Morrisville, PA 19060) for construction of new Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) plant in Falls Township, Bucks County. This facility is a non-Title V facility. The following is a summary of potential annual emissions from the proposed facility:

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) <15 tons
Particulate Matter (PM) <8 tons
Sulfur Oxides (SOx) <2 tons
Carbon Monoxide (CO) <31 tons
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) <7 tons
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) <6 tons

   The primary pollutant of concern from the HMA plant is PM, which will be controlled by a dust collector with an expected removal efficiency of over 99 percent. The dust collector shall be operated at all times during operations. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.

   Southcentral Region:  Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Contact:  Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief (717) 705-4702.

   01-05016B:  ISP Minerals, Inc. (P. O. Box O, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214) for installation of mill waste conveyor, replace a cone crusher, single deck screen, transfer conveyors and an elevator in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. Existing fabric collectors will control these sources. This plant is a non-Title V facility. Completion of this project will result in less than a two-ton increase of PM from the site. The proposed sources are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO-- Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The permit will contain appropriate conditions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The plan approval will be incorporated into an operating permit through an administrative amendment.

OPERATING PERMITS


Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

   Northwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481 Contact:  Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief (814) 332-6940.

   25-00035:  Molded Fiberglass Co.--Union City Plant (55 Fourth Avenue, Union City, PA 16438) for a Title V Operating Permit Renewal to operate a Reinforced Plastic Manufacturing Facility in Union City Borough, Erie County.


Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.

   Southeast Region:  Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428 Contact: Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief (610) 832-6242.

   23-00047:  Degussa Corp. (1200 West Front Street, Chester, PA 19103) for operation of an industrial organic chemical plant in the City of Chester, Delaware County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The facility has the potential to emit 24.9 TPY of NOx. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   46-00224:  Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. (355 Maple Avenue Harleysville, PA 19438) for operation of several boilers and emergency generators in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The facility has the potential to emit 21.0 tons per year of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   46-00199:  Alcom Printing Group, Inc. (140 Christopher Lane Harleysville, PA 18017) for operation of the lithographic printing facility in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   Northeast Region:  Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0790 Contact:  Michael Safko, Facilities Permitting Chief (570) 826-2531.

   39-303-005A:  Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA 18034-9454) for operation of a batch asphalt plant utilizing waste derived liquid fuel and the associated air cleaning device at the Wescosville Old Plant in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.

   39-303-008A:  Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA 18034-9454) for operation of a batch asphalt plant utilizing waste derived liquid fuel and the associated air cleaning device at the Wescosville New Plant in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.

   48-313-086:  Elementis Pigments, Inc. (1525 Wood Avenue, Easton, PA 18042) for operation of finishing plant No. 2 IMP mill and associated air cleaning devices at the Easton Plant in Wilson Borough, Northampton County.

   48-313-090:  Elementis Pigments, Inc. (1525 Wood Avenue, Easton, PA 18042) for operation of a blending and milling operation and associated air cleaning devices in Easton, Northampton County.

   40-312-041:  Eldorado Properties, Inc. (Petroleum Products Corp., P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105) for operation of Storage Tanks 7 and 8 in Pittston Township, Luzerne County.

   Southcentral Region:  Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Contact:  Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief (717) 705-4702.

   01-03002:  Vulcan Construction Materials, LP (5601 Iron Bridge Parkway, Chester, VA 23831) for operation of a limestone crushing plant in Oxford Township, Adams County. Annual PM-10 emissions from the facility are estimated at around 12 tons. The Natural Minor operating permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, emission restrictions, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   21-03022:  Hempt Brothers, Inc. (205 Creek Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011) for operation of a limestone crushing facility in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. The facility's annual emissions of PM-10 are expected to be around 0.9 tons. The Natural Minor Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements, emission restrictions, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   22-03044:  Mack Trucks, Inc. (2800 Commerce Drive, Middletown, PA 17057-3294) for operation of its engine remanufacturing facility in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. The facility has the following potential annual emissions:  2 tons of VOC; 1 ton of NOx; 1 ton of SOx; 0.5 ton of CO; 0.1 ton of PM-10. The Natural Minor Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements, emission restrictions, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   67-03055:  Vulcan Construction Materials, LP (5601 Iron Bridge Parkway, Chester, VA 23831) for operation of a limestone crushing plant in West Manchester Township, York County. Annual PM-10 emissions from the facility are estimated at approximately 2 tons. The Natural Minor Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements, emission restrictions, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   Northcentral Region:  Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 Contact:  David Aldenderfer, Program Manager (570) 327-3637.

   49-310-007:  Central Builders Supply Co. (P. O. Box 152, Sunbury, PA 17801) for operation of a wet sand and gravel processing plant in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County.

   The respective plant is a minor facility. The plant incorporates various pieces of crushing, screening and conveying equipment. Particulate matter emissions from the plant are minimal due to the inherent moisture in the material being processed and the application of water during processing.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has determined that the sand and gravel processing plant has been constructed, and is operating in accordance with all conditions of Plan Approval 49-310-007 as well as in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The Department consequently intends to issue an operating permit for the operation of the respective sand and gravel processing plant.

   The following is a summary of the conditions the Department proposes to place in the operating permit to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements:  

   1.  The permittee shall have onsite an operable water truck equipped with a pressurized spray bar to be used, as needed, for the prevention and control of fugitive air contaminant emissions from roadways, stockpiles, etc.

   2.  At least the first 250 feet of the main plant entrance/exit road shall be paved.

   3.  No stationary fossil fuel fired engines or generators shall be operated on site.

   4.  If it is ever determined that the air contaminant emissions from any piece of sand and gravel processing equipment incorporated in the plant are in excess of any applicable air contaminant emission limit, the permittee shall install water spray dust suppression nozzles and/or take such other control measures as are necessary to reduce the air contaminant emissions to within the applicable limits.

MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

   

   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 the 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 certification.

   Written comments, 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. Such 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 previous, 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 Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies which have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously-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.

Coal Applications Received

   Greensburg District Mining Office:  Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.

   03020109 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250228. Thomas J. Smith, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 260D, Shelocta, PA 15774). Application for commencement, operation, and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, affecting 181 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributary to Cherry Run and Cherry Run to Crooked Creek, classified for the following use:  CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received August 12, 2002.

   Cambria District Mining Office:  286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.

   11970105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234516. RJC Kohl, Inc., P. O. Box 299, Nicktown, PA 15762, permit renewal for reclamation only and for continued restoration of a bituminous surface mine in West Carroll and Susquehanna Townships, Cambria County, affecting 41.0 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributaries to Fox Run and Fox Run classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 14, 2002.

   11950103 and NPDES Permit No. PA023152. RJC Kohl, Inc., P. O. Box 299, Nicktown, PA 15762, permit revision to change land use from forestland to pastureland or land occasionally cut for hay in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, affecting 76.6 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributaries to Fox Run classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 13, 2002.

   32010104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0248967. Reichard Contracting, Inc., 212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, permit revision for a variance to encroach within 25 feet of unnamed tributary No. 6 to Carr Run and for discharge of treated mine drainage in West Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 66.1 acres. Receiving streams:  unnamed tributaries to Carr Run and Carr Run classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery; cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 13, 2002.

   McMurray District Mining Office:  3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 941-7100.

   11941301. NPDES Permit No. PA0215007, L & J Energy Co., Inc. (P. O. Box J, Grampian, PA 16838, to renew the permit for the Garmantown Mine in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, renewal, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A, The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received May 20, 2002.

   32971302. NPDES Permit No. PA0215040. Rosebud Mining Co. (301 Market St., Kittanning, PA 16201), to renew the permit for the Parker Mine in Washington Township, Indiana County, renewal, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A, The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received July 3, 2002.

   32991301. NPDES Permit No. PA0215228, DLR Mining, Inc. (3065 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701), to revise the permit for the Nolo Mine in Buffington, Burshvalley, Cherryhill and Pine Townships, Indiana County to add permit and subsidence control plan acres, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed 915, SCP Acres Proposed 915, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses:  N/A, The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received July 11, 2002.

   Knox District Mining Office:  White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   24970103. Energy Resources, Inc. (P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Fox and Horton Townships, Elk County affecting 312.0 acres. Receiving streams:  Unnamed tributary to Benninger Creek and Benninger Creek; an unnamed tributary to Boderocco Run and Boderocco Run, classified for the following:  CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application for reclamation only. Application received August 12, 2002.

Noncoal Applications Received

   Knox District Mining Office:  White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   37920307. Atlantic States Materials of PA, Inc. (P. O. Box 269, Mercer, PA 16137). Revision to an existing sand and gravel operation in New Beaver and Big Beaver Boroughs, Lawrence and Beaver Counties, affecting 85.6 acres. Receiving streams:  North Fork of Little Beaver classified for the following:  CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Revision to include variances on SR 168 and 3014. Application received August 9, 2002.

ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION

   Under Act 181 of 1984, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) gives notice of solicited proposals received from Ben Hal Mining Company and Amerikohl Mining, Inc. to reclaim an abandoned surface mine in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County. The Department intends to enter into negotiations with one of these companies to contract for site reclamation, if funding is available.

   The project, CRF 003-101.1, involves reclamation of the area mined by Adobe Mining Company at their Branchton site where bonds were forfeited to the Department under SMP No.10890701.

   They are proposing to backfill, regrade and re-vegetate 24 acres. All areas will be re-graded to promote surface drainage and provide integration with surrounding un-mined areas.

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