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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-712a

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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 an application 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. 1503201, Industrial Waste, Turkey Hill Minit Markets, 257 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. This proposed facility is located in City of Coatesville, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Installation of groundwater remediation system consisting of a trickling filter bioreactor with discharge to a tributary of the West Brandywine Creek.

   WQM Permit No. 0903406, Sewerage, Tom Kemmerer, 1277 Route 212, Quakertown, PA 18951. This proposed facility is located in Haycock Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a small flow sewage treatment facility for a single family dwelling.

   WQM Permit No. 4603404, Sewerage, Abington Township, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001-3713. This proposed facility is located in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Applicant is applying for an application to modify its wastewater treatment facility.

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   WQM Permit No. 5802401 (inadvertently published at 33 Pa.B. 1258 (March 8, 2003) as 4502405), Silver Lake Township Municipal Authority, Box 1975, Brackney, PA 18812. This proposed facility is located in Silver Lake Township, Susquehanna County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction of a low-pressure sewage collection system and wastewater treatment facility to serve the Silver Lake vacation home community. This project will utilize individual grinder pumps. There are currently 57 single-family homes with 8 additional developable lots. The sewer system is designed to accommodate an additional 31 connections from outside the present service area.

   WQM Permit No. 4002403 (inadvertently published at 33 Pa.B. 383 (January 18, 2003) as 4502407), Suburban Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA. This proposed facility is located in Penn Lake Park Borough, Luzerne County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The project consists the construction of a low-pressure wastewater collection system to serve the Borough of Penn Lake Park. Wastewater will be conveyed to the Suburban Wastewater Company Wastewater Treatment Facility, Borough of White Haven, for ultimate treatment and storage. The wastewater conveyance system will consist of a pump station, gravity sewer and force main.

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

   WQM Permit No. 2803401, Sewerage, David S. Blank, Jr., 7026 McClays Mill Road, Newburg, PA 17240. This proposed facility is located in Lurgan Township, Franklin County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/operation of a small flow sewage treatment system to serve two single family residences on Sunset Rd.

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   WQM Permit No. 1875204-T2, Industrial Waste, Clinton County Economic Partnership, 212 North Jay Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745. This existing facility is located in Castanea Township, Clinton County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The Clinton County Economic Partnership proposes a permit transfer from International Paper Company, Inc. This permit previously approved the design and construction and currently approves the operation of an aerated lagoon system at the former International Paper Company site.

   WQM Permit No. 1892201-T1, Industrial Waste, Clinton County Economic Partnership, 212 North Jay Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745. This proposed facility is located in Castanea Township, Clinton County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The Clinton County Economic Partnership proposes a permit transfer from International Paper Company, Inc. This permit approves the replacement of aeration equipment for the lagoon system at the former International Paper Company site.

   WQM Permit No. 4703401, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Raymond K. Bowen, Jr. and Carol Ann Bowen, 12 Michael Street, Iselin, NJ 08830. This proposed facility is located in Anthony Township, Montour County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of residential sewage treatment plant consisting of a septic tank, buried sand filter and disinfection.

   WQM Permit No. 4902408, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Ralpho Township Municipal Authority, 32-A South Market Street, Elysburg, PA 17824. This proposed facility is located in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of gravity sewer, pump station and force main to collect and convey sewage from Knoebles Amusement Resort and Reeders Grove to Ralpho Township sewers for treatment.

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

   WQM Permit No. 2503407, Sewerage, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, Presque Isle State Park, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. This proposed facility is located in Millcreek Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a sewage treatment facility and pump stations and sewers to rehabilitate the system in Presque Isle State Park.

   WQM Permit No. 3303401, Sewerage, McCalmont Township, P. O. Box 276, Anita, PA 15711. This proposed facility is located in McCalmont Township, Jefferson County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction and operation of a new sewage treatment facility to serve the Village of Anita.


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.

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   Northampton County Conservation District: Greystone Building, Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211, (610) 746-1971.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name and
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI024803010 Albert Jinks
Milford Land Company
325 West Paxinosa Road
Easton, PA 18040
Northampton Forks Township Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWF

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

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name and
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI023903009 City of Allentown
Bureau of Parks
2700 Parkway Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18104
Lehigh City of Allentown Little Lehigh Creek
HQ-CWF
PAI023903010 Bruce Loch and James Burkos
4905 Tilgham St., Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18104
Lehigh Lower Macungie Township
Little Lehigh Creek
HQ-CWF
PAI023903011 Thomas S. Parana
5278 Acorn Dr.
Emmaus, PA 18049
Lehigh Upper Milford Township Little Lehigh Creek
HQ-CWF

   Susquehanna County Conservation District: County Office Building, 31 Public Avenue, Montrse, PA 18801, (570) 278-4600.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name and
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI025803002 Department of General Services
18th and Herr Streets
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Susquehanna New Milford Township Salt Lick Creek
HQ-CWF

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   York County Conservation District, 118 Pleasant Acres Road, Suite E, York, PA 17402.

NPDES
No.
Applicant Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Receiving
Water/Use
PAS10Y070-R PPL Corporation
Brunner Island LLC
P. O. Box 221, Wago Rd.
York Haven, PA 17370
East Manchester Township
York Haven Borough
York County
Hartman Run
Conewago Creek
Susquehanna River
WWF

   Berks County Conservation District, 1238 County Welfare Road, P. O. Box 520, Leesport, PA 19533.

NPDES
No.
Applicant Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Receiving
Water/Use
PAS10C34R Forino Developers
555 Mountain Home Rd.
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Lower Heidelberg Township
Berks County
Cacoosing Creek/Tulpehocken
WWF

   Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6860.

   NPDES Permit PAI2082703002, Stormwater, East Resources, Inc., P. O. Box 279, Allegany, NY 14706 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located on Warrant 2366 in Howe Township, Forest County to Iron Run (HQ-CWF), Bogus Run (HQ-CWF) and South Branch Tionesta Creek (HQ-CWF).

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 before 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 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 before the application.

   Persons with a disability who 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).

   Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   Application No. Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Grampian Borough/Penn Township Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 105
Grampian, PA 16838-0105
Township Penn Township
Responsible Official Robert Newpher
Municipal Authority Secretary
P. O. Box 105
Grampian, PA 16838
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Mark Glenn, P. E.
Gwin, Dobson & Foreman
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16838
Application Received Date April 7, 2003
Description of Action Construction of one 0.30, 0.35 or 0.40 million gallon precast post tensioned concrete treated water storage tank and addition of approximately 5,800 linear feet of transmission line and piping.

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

   Permit No. 8875-W-T1-MA2, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Erie City Water Authority
340 West Bayfront Parkway
Erie, PA 16507-0729
Township or Borough City of Erie, Erie County
Responsible Official Christopher J. Hebberd, Chief Operating Officer
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Gregory R. Stein, P. E.
Tank Industry Consultants
7740 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
Application Received Date April 2, 2003
Description of Action East Booster Hydropillar--cleaning and repainting of internal/external tank on Zenith and Longview Drives.

   Permit No. 2789-T1-MA3, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Erie City Water Authority
340 West Bayfront Parkway
Erie, PA 16507-0729
Township or Borough City of Erie, Erie County
Responsible Official Christopher J. Hebberd, Chief Operating Officer
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Gregory R. Stein, P. E.
Tank Industry Consultants
7740 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
Application Received Date April 2, 2003
Description of Action West Booster Ground Storage Tank--cleaning and repainting of internal/external tank on West Grandview and Greengarden.

MINOR AMENDMENT


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

   Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   Application No. 2400104, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Pennsylvania Suburban Water Co.
204 East Sunbury Street
Shamokin, PA 17872
Township or Borough Kingston Township, Luzerne County
Responsible Official Richard T. Subasic, Manager
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer CET Engineering Services
321 Washington Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Application Received Date March 24, 2003
Description of Action The interconnection of the Midway Manor and Harris Hills Water Systems.

   Application No. 3546482, Minor Amendment.

Applicant MC Resource Development
R. R. 2 Pine Valley Road
New Ringgold, PA 17960
Township or Borough East Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County
Responsible Official Neil C. Minnig
Type of Facility Bulk Water Hauling
Application Received Date March 25, 2003
Description of Action The transfer of the bulk water hauling operation to Wissahickon Spring Water Inc.

   Application No. Minor Amendment.

Applicant Tulpehocken Spring Water Inc.
Township or Borough Foster Township
Responsible Official Gary Troutman, Vice President
Tulpehocken Spring Water, Inc.
R. R. 1, Box 114T
Northumberland, PA 17857
Type of Facility Bulk Water Hauling System
Consulting Engineer Thomas G. Pullar, P. E.
EarthRes Group, Inc.
P. O. Box 468
Pipersville, PA 18947
Application Received Date March 31, 2003
Description of Action This application requests the addition of three tank trucks and the decommissioning of three tank trucks pertaining to PWS Permit No. 2406498.

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

   Application No. 1103501, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Ebensburg Municipal Water Authority
300 West High Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Township or Borough Ebensburg
Responsible Official William Pugh, Chairperson
Ebensburg Municipal Water Authority
300 West High Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Type of Facility Hillcrest Tank
Consulting Engineer US Engineering, LLC
4 Sunrise Court
Highland, IL 62249
Application Received Date April 3, 2003
Description of Action Renovations and repairs to the Hillcrest Tank.

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.

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

   WA 16-1003, Water Allocation, Borough of East Brady, 502 Ferry Street, Suite 15, East Brady, PA 16028, East Brady Borough, Clarion County. Application for Water Allocation Permit for existing Borough wells (No. 1 and No. 2) which are in close proximity to the Allegheny River and are river influenced. The acquisition of water rights through ownership will provide the protection of the Department and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers as to activities on or near the Allegheny River near the wells.

   WA 10-1003, Water Allocation, The Municipal Water Authority of Adams Township, 134 Grand Avenue, P. O. Box 807, Mars, PA 16047, Adams Township, Butler County. Application for Water Allocation Permit to increase the amount of bulk water purchased from the Borough of West View, Allegheny County to 779,400 gpd. The Authority purchases the water that it distributes, sells to its customers and uses to provide fire protection to Adams Township residents.

   WA 10-1004, Water Allocation, The Municipal Water Authority of Adams Township, 134 Grand Avenue, P. O. Box 807, Mars, PA 16047, Adams Township, Butler County. Application for Water Allocation Permit for rights to purchase 3,400 gpd from Richland Township Municipal Authority. Proposed acquisition provides most feasible source to provide needed service in the Butler Street Extension Area, an area of well contamination.

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, 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 after 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:

   Northeast Regional Field Office: Joseph A. Brogna, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.

   Lockhardt Residence, City of Easton, Northampton County. James S. Meenan, III, Environmental Scientist, Marshall Miller & Associates, 3913 Hartzdale Drive, Suite 1306, Camp Hill, PA 17011 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate (on behalf of Curtis Lockhardt, E. Wilkes-Barre Street, Easton, PA) concerning the remediation of soils found or suspected to have been accidentally contaminated with home heating oil as the result of an oil delivery to the wrong address. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate will reportedly be published in The Morning Call in the near future.

   Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   Bear Creek Area Chemical Site, Petrolia, Butler County. Michael Tischuk, Beazer East, Inc., c/o Three Rivers Management, Suite 3000, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and George Luxbacher, INDSPEC Chemical Co., c/o Glenn Spring Holdings Inc., 2480 Fortune Dr., Suite 300, Lexington, KY 40509-4125 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate Soil and Groundwater contaminated with INORG and OTORG. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Background, Statewide Health and Site Specific Standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Butler Eagle on February 27, 2003.

   AOC-1 Former Oil Reclaim and Adjacent Areas, City of Farrell, Mercer County. Paul Wojciak, P. E., 10925 Perry Hwy., Suite 23, Wexford, PA 15090 (on behalf of Richard A. Herman, Caparo Steel Company, 15 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121) has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate Soil contaminated with INORG, Lead, OTORG and PAH. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health and Nonresidential Standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in The Herald on March 2003.

AIR QUALITY

PLAN 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 the Department Regional Offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts, which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.

   Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office identified. 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.

   Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact: Mark Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.

   48-328-003A: PPL Martins Creek LLC (2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101) for modification of the PPL Martins Creek combustion turbine generators to utilize natural gas as the primary fuel at their facility in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County.

   48-399-053: Just Born, Inc. (1300 Stefko Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18017) for construction of a jelly bean mold shakeout operation and associated air cleaning device at their facility in Bethlehem, Northampton County.

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

   36-03145: NTN-BCA Corp. (P. O. Box 1400, Lititz, PA 17543) for installation of a batch vapor cleaning machine (degreaser) in Lititz Borough, Lancaster County.

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

   56-00788M: Sony Electronics, Inc. (1001 Technology Drive, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666) for installation of a thermal oxidizer at their Pittsburgh Manufacturing Center in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.

   Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Contact: Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.

   24-009D: Weyerhaeuser Co.--Johnsonburg Mill (100 Center Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845) for upgrade of their mill by upgrading the existing recovery furnace, the existing evaporator system, the existing lime kiln and recaustisizing area to increase the capacity of their mill in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County. This is a PSD application at a Title V facility.


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: Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (610) 832-6242.

   46-0025I: Lonza, Inc. (900 River Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428) for modification of a solvent recovery system, at their facility in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This facility is a major facility. The modification of this source will increase 2.12 tons of VOC emissions. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping requirements to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.

   15-0029D: Dopaco, Inc. (241 Woodbine Road, Downingtown, PA 19335) for installation of a ten color, 31 inch wide flexographic printing press at their Dopaco plant in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. The press will be equipped with four natural gas fired dryers. The Dopaco plant is a Title V facility in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. This installation will result in a VOC net emission increase of 7.6 tons per year. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   15-0117: Allan A. Myers, Inc. d/b/a Independence Construction Materials (638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA, 19355) for modification of a batch asphalt plant in the City of Coatesville, Chester County. This modification allows the asphalt plant to use no. 2 fuel oil and ''on-specification'' waste derived liquid fuel (WDLF). The facility is a minor facility and shall remain so. The Plan Approval will require the company to perform stack tests with WDLF approved under this proposal within 180 days of issuance of the Plan Approval. Every shipment of WDLF will be analyzed and it must meet the ''on-specification'' requirement.

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

   22-05013A: MI Metals, Inc. (1517 Route 209, Millersburg, PA 17061) for an increase in annual allowable VOC emissions from their existing surface coating operation in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County. VOC emissions from surface coating will now be limited to 1,700 pounds per calendar day and 119 tons per consecutive 12-month period. The plan approval will contain monitoring, work practices, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. The plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit during the permit renewal process.

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.

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

   22-05013: MI Metals, Inc. (1517 Route 209, Millersburg, PA 17061) for a Title V Operating Permit renewal to operate a window and door manufacturing facility in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County. The manufacturing activities primarily produce VOC and HAP emissions. VOC emissions will be restricted to 1,700 pounds per day and 119 tons annually. The Title V Operating Permit will contain emission limits along with appropriate monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirement to ensure the facility operates in accordance with the applicable air quality requirements.

   28-05028: Allegheny Energy Supply Co., LLC (4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146) for operation of two combustion turbines to be used as a peaking station in Guilford Township, Franklin County. The facility is subject to Title V and Title IV (Acid Rain). This permit does not list allowances as found in 40 CFR Part 73. Allegheny Energy will be required to purchase annually the required allowances based on the facility sulfur dioxide emissions under the Phase II Acid Rain regulation and 25 Pa. Code § 127.531.

   Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Contact: Muhammad Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-0512.

   53-00003: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. (P. O. Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for their East Fork Natural Gas Compressor Station in Allegany Township, Potter County. The facility is currently operating under TVOP 53-00003, which was issued June 3, 1998. The facility's sources include 24 storage tanks, 8 reciprocating engines, 4 hot water heaters, 4 boilers, 3 pipeline heaters, 3 parts washers, 3 auxiliary generators, 2 space heaters, 2 dehydration still/reboilers, 1 thermal oxider and associated pipeline flanges and valves, which have the potential to emit major quantities of VOCs, NOx and CO. The facility has the potential to emit SOx, HAPs and PM10 below the major emission thresholds. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   53-00008: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. (P. O. Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for their East Fork Natural Gas Compressor Station in Wharton Township, Potter County. The facility is currently operating under TVOP 53-00008, which was issued June 1, 1998. The facility's sources include six storage tanks, five compressor engines, four hot water heaters, three boilers, three space heaters, three parts washers, two auxiliary generators and associated pipeline flanges and valves, which have the potential to emit major quantities of VOCs and CO. The facility has the potential to emit SOx, NOx, HAPs and PM10 below the major emission thresholds. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.


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

   Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact: Mark J. Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.

   39-327-003: SHI-APD Cryogenics, Inc. (1833 Vultee Street, Allentown, PA 18103) for operation of three batch vapor degreasers and associated air cleaning devices at their facility in Allentown, Lehigh County.

   35-317-003: Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. (4135 Birney Avenue, Moosic, PA 18507) for operation of a convection cooking oven and associated air cleaning device at their facility in Moosic Borough, Lackawanna County.

   40-318-052: All-Steel, Inc. (Valmont Industrial Park, 425 Jaycee Drive, West Hazleton, PA 18202) for operation of two paint spray booths and associated air cleaning devices at their Title V facility in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.

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

   06-05009: Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, PA 18034) for operation of an asphalt concrete plant controlled by a fabric collector and two nonmetallic mineral crushing plants, one of which is controlled by a wet suppression system, in Maxatawny Township, Berks County. The facility is a non-Title V (State-only) facility. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts I and OOO--Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources. The facility will be required to limit the emissions to less than 100 tons of PM10, SOx, NOx and CO, 50 tons of VOCs and 10/25 tons of HAPs, during any consecutive 12-month period. Limits will be placed on the production and operation of the asphalt plant to limit the emissions. Records of the emissions, production and operation will be required monthly and 12-month rolling totals. The permit will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, work practices and reporting to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   22-03004: H. B. Reese Candy Co. (925 Reese Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033) for operation of a chocolate candy manufacturing facility in Derry Township, Dauphin County. Facility actual emissions are estimated at 15 tpy of VOC, 6 tpy of NOx, 5 tpy of PM and less than 1 tpy of SOx. One boiler onsite is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc--Standards of Performance for Small Industrial--Commercial--Institutional Steam Generating Units. The State-only Operating Permit shall contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   31-03031: FCI USA, Inc. (Lenape Drive, R. R. 1, Box 212, Mount Union, PA, 17066) for operation of their electronic connector manufacturing facility in Shirley Township, Huntingdon County. The facility has the potential to emit 27.1 tons per year of NOx, 19.9 tons per year of VOCs, 7.5 tons per year of CO, 1.9 tons per year of PM, 1.6 tons per year of SOx and 1.1 tons per year of HAPs. The State-only Operating Permit shall contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   67-03061: Harris Hub--Division of Dresher, Inc. (915 Woodlawn View Drive, York, PA 17402) for operation of a bed frame manufacturing facility in South Manchester Township, York County. Facility actual emissions are estimated at 3 tpy of VOC and NOx, 2 tpy CO and less than 1 tpy of PM and SOx. The State-only Operating Permit shall contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping 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: Muhammad Zaman, Facilities Permitting Chief, (570) 327-0512.

   14-00016: Penns Valley Area School District (4528 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875), for operation of their junior-senior high school facility in Penn Township, Centre County. The facility's main sources include one coal-fired boiler, two no. 2 fuel oil fired boilers, one no. 2 fuel oil fired water heater, one propane fired emergency generator and one no. 2 fuel oil fired emergency generator. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of SOx. The State-only Permit includes requirements limiting facility's annual SOx emissions to below major emission thresholds. The facility has the potential to emit CO, NOx, PM, VOCs and HAPs below major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   14-00030: Wetzler's Funeral Service, Inc. (206 North Spring Street Bellefonte, PA 16823) for operation of their facility in the Borough of Bellefonte, Centre County. The facilities source is a crematory incinerator utilized to incinerate human cadavers. This source has the potential to emit PM10, NOx, SOx and CO below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and report conditions.

   41-00017: Gulf Oil, L. P. (90 Everett Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150) for operation of their petroleum bulk storage and distribution at their South Williamsport Terminal facility in Armstrong Township, Lycoming County. The facility's main sources include a six storage tanks and six bottom loading arms. The facility has taken restrictions to limit potential VOCs and HAPs emissions below Title V thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

   41-00056: Wenger's Feed Mill, Inc. (101, West Harrisburg Avenue, Rheems, PA 17570) for operation of their animal feed mill in Clinton Township, Lycoming County. The facility's main sources include one grain receiving station, one soft ingredient receiving station, seven mineral receiving bins, one ingredient bin vent system, two hammermills, two pellet lines and a manual bag dumping operation. The facility has the potential to emit SOx, NOx, CO, PM10, VOCs and HAPs below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.

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

   61-00149: Christian Life Academy, Inc. (224 South Main Street, Seneca, PA 16346) for operation of their facility in Cranberry Township, Venango County. State-only Operating Permit for operation of a 7.7 mmBtu coal/natural gas fired boiler. This combustion unit was previously permitted under Plan Approval/Operating Permit No. 61-302-00028.

   10-00286: Portersville Sales and Testing, Inc. (1406 Perry Highway, Portersville, PA 16051) for operation of their facility in Portersville Borough, Butler County. State-only Operating Permit for operation of a compressed cylinder cleaning and testing facility. Air contamination sources at their facility include a shot blast room and a surface coating operation. Both of these sources were previously permitted by the Department.

   10-00234: Karns City Area School District (1446 Kittanning Pike, Karns City, PA 16041). Natural Minor Operating Permit for emissions from two tri-fuel boilers in Fairview Township, Butler County.


PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

   10-037: Crompton Corp. (100 Sonneborn Lane, Petrolia, PA 16050) for the Department to accept testimony concerning the Department's decision to approve, with conditions, the revised Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plans by the following facility. The hearing is being held to meet the requirements under 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91--129.95 concerning the emissions of NOx and VOCs from various air contamination sources. The final RACT proposal will be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP).

   The Department will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday May 21, 2003, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Air Quality Conference Room, Meadville Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville.

   The proposed SIP revisions do not adopt any new regulations. They incorporate the provisions and requirements contained in RACT approvals for this facility to comply with current regulations.

   The preliminary RACT determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a Plan Approval and/or Operating Permit for the facility and will be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the SIP.

   The following is a summary of the preliminary NOx and VOC determination for the facility:

Source
Control
Boiler No. 7 (revised to
   include oil usage)
Additional controls not
   feasible
Source 131 Utility
   Fractionator Unit Vent
   D-204
Unit shutdown in January
   2002
Source 125 Low-Cat
   Hydrogen Recovery Unit
   Vent V-64
Additional controls not
   feasible

   A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the previously proposed Operating Permit and the proposed SIP revisions.

   Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Matthew Williams, New Source Review, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494, (814) 332-6940 at least 1 week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes and two written copies of the oral testimony are required. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony in its own behalf.

   Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Matthew Williams, (814)-332-6940 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

   Those unable to attend the hearing but wish to comment should provide written comments to Matthew Williams, New Source Review, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494. Comments should be submitted within 30 days of the date of this publication notice.

   The pertinent documents (applications, review memos and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Meadville Regional Office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the Department contact person noted previously.

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