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LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act), require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Plans and reports required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a Site-Specific Standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media, benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office before which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
City of Reading/Baer Park, Reading City, Berks County. Services Environmental, Inc., 375 Morgan Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, on behalf of City of Reading Department of Public Works, 503 North 6th Street, Reading, PA 19067, submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soils contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on July 12, 2007.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Wolfe Poultry Farm, Inc., Smithfield Township, Bradford County, Teeter Environmental, R. R. 1, Box 124B, Macfee Road, Sayre, PA 18840 on behalf of Wolfe Poultry Farms, Inc., Laurel Hill Farm, Laurel Hill Road, East Smithfield, PA 18817 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on July 11, 2007.
OPERATION WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Permits Reissued Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reductions Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing, or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Permit No. 101432. Norristown Transfer Station, 310 Washington Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Borough of Norristown, Montgomery County. This application is for reissuance of the permit from Veolia ES Solid Waste of PA, Inc. to Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. for the change of ownership of the subject municipal waste transfer station. The permit was reissued by the Southeast Regional Office on July 13, 2007.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Permit revoked 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.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Permit No. 101411. MM SKB Energy, LLC c/o NRG Thermal, LLC, 80 South Eight Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. LFG processing facility ceased operating and has been closed. Bond for the processing facility will be released upon this action becoming final. The permit was revoked by the Southeast Regional Office on July 6, 2007.
AIR QUALITY
General Plan Approval and Operating Permit Usage Authorized under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
GP9-36-05123: Corixa Corp. (325 North Bridge Street, Marietta, PA 17547) on July 11, 2007, for Diesel or No. 2 Fuel-fired Internal Combustion Engines under GP9 in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
GP5-63-00925: The Mountain V Oil and Gas, Inc. (712 Masonic Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330) on July 11, 2007, to operate the following equipment under the provisions of General Permit No. 5, ''Natural Gas Production Facilities:'' One 1,340 BHP Caterpillar lean burn, natural gas-fired engine, model no. G3516TALE. This equipment will be at the Hackett Station in Fallowfield Township, Washington County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
GP-61-147: DPW--Polk Center (Main Street, Polk, PA 16342) on June 30, 2007, for a diesel or No. 2 fuel fired internal combustion engine in Polk, Venango County.
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B relating to construction, modification and reactivation of air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-0025K: Lonza Inc. (900 River Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428) on July 12, 2007, to operate a replacement venturi scrubber in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.
09-0157B: Barrett Asphalt, Inc. (14 Steel Road North, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) on July 13, 2007, to operate a fuel oil No. 6 to fire dryer in Falls Township, Bucks County.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Mark Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
48-313-100: Ecopax, LLC--United Plastics Group (30 Commerce Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873) on July 12, 2007, to construct a styrofoam production line and associated air cleaning devices in Forks Township, Northampton County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
10-350B: Cloverleaf Group, Inc. (1 Trueserve Way, East Butler, PA 16029) on July 6, 2007, to replace a SIAS Color Press (Source 108) with a new Thieme 5 Color Press (Source 118) in East Butler Borough, Butler County. This is a State-only facility.
Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-0003H: ConocoPhillips Co. (1400 Park Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036) on July 13, 2007, to operate an isocraker expansion/sour water Drum in Trainer Borough, Delaware County.
46-0155: Sermatech International, Inc. (159 South Limerick Road, Royersford, PA 19468) on July 12, 2007, to operate three paint spray booths in Limerick Township, Montgomery County.
46-0155C: Sermatech International, Inc. (159 South Limerick Road, Royersford, PA 19468) on July 12, 2007, to operate a binder mix tank in Limerick Township, Montgomery County.
23-0009C: Boeing Co.--Integrated Defense Systems--Rotocraft (P. O. Box 16858, MC P25-75, Philadelphia, PA 19142) on July 11, 2007, to operate an aerospace paint booth in Ridley Township, Delaware County.
23-0003F: ConocoPhillips Co. (1400 Park Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036) on July 13, 2007, to operate an internal scrubber platformer unit in Trainer Borough, Delaware County.
09-0024C: Waste Management Disposal Services of PA, Inc. (1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067) on July 13, 2007, to operate a landfill in Tullytown Borough, Bucks County.
46-0108A: Highway Materials, Inc. (1750 Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422) on July 13, 2007, to operate a cyclone and baghouse--asphalt in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County.
15-0060C: SECCRA Landfill (P. O. Box 221, Kennett Square, PA 19348) on July 13, 2007, to operate a landfill gas-to-energy system in London Grove Township, Chester County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
01-05029: Reliant Energy Wholesale Generation, LLC (121 Champion Way, Suite 200, Canonsburg, PA 15317) on June 23, 2007, to construct a natural gas fired electric generating facility at their Hunterstown Station in Straban Township, Adams County. This plan approval was extended.
36-05082C: Clark Filter, Inc. (3649 Hempland Road, Lancaster, PA 17601) on July 9, 2007, to install a catalytic oxidizer to control emissions of HAPs from the facility's paper coating line in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. This plan approval was extended.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
30-00099E: Allegheny Energy Supply Co., LLC (800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601) on July 13, 2007, to allow completion of stack testing at the Hatfield Power Station located in Monongahela Township, Greene County. This plan approval was extended.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
20-194D: Lord Corp.--Saegertown (601 South Street, Saegertown, PA 16433) on July 16, 2007, to install a thermal oxidizer and dust collector in Saegertown, Crawford County.
24-083D: Carbone of America--Graphite Materials Div. (1032 Trout Run Road, St. Marys, PA 15857) on June 30, 2007, to construct a CBH Kiln in Benzinger Township, Elk County.
24-083G: Carbone of America--Graphite Materials Div. (1032 Trout Run Road, St. Marys, PA 15857) on July 31, 2007, to construct a CBH Kiln in Benzinger Township, Elk County.
24-083I: Carbone of America--Graphite Materials Div. (1032 Trout Run Road, St. Marys, PA 15857) on July 31, 2007, for Scrubber A emission limits in Benzinger Township, Elk County.
Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
15-00019: Exelon Generation Co.--Cromby Generating Station (100 Cromby Road, Phoenixville, PA, 19460-1882) on July 13, 2007, for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in East Pikeland Township, Chester County. The initial permit was issued on July 6, 2000. The facility is primarily used for providing electrical energy from two fossil-fuel steam generating units (one coal and one natural gas/fuel oil unit). As a result of potential emissions of NOx, SOx and PM, the facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed Title V Operating Permit Renewal does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. The facility is subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring under 40 CFR Part 64 for PM for Source 031 and this has been addressed in the renewal permit. The renewal permit contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
09-00009: Webcraft, LLC (4371 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA 18914-1805) on July 13, 2007, for renewal of their Title V Operating Permit in New Britain Township, Bucks County. The initial permit was issued on August 1, 2001. The facility is a direct mail printer consisting of six commercial lithographic printing presses and one flexographic printing press. As a result of potential emissions of HAPs and VOCs, the facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed Title V Operating Renewal does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. The facility is not subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring under 40 CFR Part 64. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
15-00031: Henry Co. (336 Cold Stream Road, Kimberton, PA 19442) on July 12, 2007, for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in East Pikeland Township, Chester County. The initial permit was issued on October 25, 2001. The facility manufactures protective asphalt coatings and operates numerous mixing tanks, storage tanks and various process piping. The facility is major for VOCs emissions. No changes have taken place at this facility that were not previously permitted. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. The sources at this facility are not subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring under 40 CFR Part 64.
09-00015: Rohm and Haas Chemicals LLC (Route 413 and 13, P. O. Box 219, Bristol, PA 19007) on July 12, 2007, for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in Bristol Township, Bucks County. The initial permit was issued on November 19, 2001. The Rohm and Haas Company/Bristol (a/k/a Bristol and Croydon plants) Plant is a chemical manufacturing facility. As a result of potential emissions of VOCs and HAPs, the facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed Title V Operating Renewal does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. The facility is subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring under 40 CFR Part 64. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
10-00335: Penn United Carbide--A Division of Penn United Technologies (196 Alwine Road, Saxonburg, PA 16056) on July 10, 2007, to reissue a State-only permit to manufacture machine tool accessories in Jefferson Township, Butler County. The facility's major emission sources include miscellaneous natural gas usage, mill room, finish grinding, equipment/parts cleaning, spray dryer, debind furnace, blue m furnace, finish grinding evaporator, two debind furnaces.
25-00929: Russell Standard Corporation--Millcreek Plant (2002 Pittsburgh Avenue, Erie, PA 16502) on July 10, 2007, to reissue a synthetic minor permit to operate a asphalt paving mixtures and blocks manufacturing facility in Millcreek Township, Erie County. The significant sources are: 1) Batch mix asphalt plat with a baghouse and cyclone separator. The facility has taken a restriction of production rate not more than 495,000 tpy to become a Synthetic Minor facility.
61-00147: Department of Welfare--Polk Mental Retardation Center (Route 62, P. O. Box 94, Polk, PA 16342-0094) on July 12, 2007, to reissue a Title V Permit to a psychiatric hospital in Polk Borough, Venango County. The facility's major emission sources include three 600 HP coal fired boiler, miscellaneous combustion units, emergency or stand by generators and degreaser unit. The facility is Title V because the emission of PM. The facility is not subject to compliance assurance monitoring.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Edward Braun, Chief, (215) 685-9476.
S04-015: Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. (Tulip and Decatur Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19136) on July 11, 2007, to operate a paper product manufacturing facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include one 600 HP boiler burning natural gas or No. 6 fuel oil, two cyclones, eight flexographic printing pressesand paper trimming and handling operations.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
15-00037: Oberthur Card Systems, Inc.--Oakland Corp. Ctr. (523 James Hance Court, Exton, PA 19341) on July 13, 2007, for an administrative amendment to the Title V Operating Permit for their facility in West Whiteland Township, Chester County. The facility is a manufacturing operation for the production of printed credit and electronic access cards. The amended Title V operating permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
The following conditions have been addressed in the amended Title V Permit, as outlined as follows:
(a) Section D, Source ID: 109 (Litho Press No. 4), Condition No. 001(b)--This condition has been revised as follows to clarify the term ''specialty cleaners:''
The permittee shall for specialty cleaners, limit the emissions of VOCs to less than 2,100 pounds per year. Specialty cleaners are defined as cleaning solutions having VOC content, as applied, of greater than 30% by weight and a VOC composite partial vapor pressure, as used, of greater than 10 mm Hg at 68° F.
(b) Section D, Source ID: 110 (Litho Press No. 5), Condition No. 009(d)--This condition has been revised as follows to clarify the term ''specialty cleaners:''
The permittee shall for specialty cleaners, limit the emissions of VOCs to less than 1,775 pounds per year. Specialty cleaners are defined as cleaning solutions having VOC content, as applied, of greater than 30% by weight and a VOC composite partial vapor pressure, as used, of greater than 10 mm Hg at 68° F.
09-00165: Boekel Industries, Inc. (855 Pennsylvania Boulevard, Feasterville, PA 19053) on July 17, 2007, for an Administrative Amendment to State-only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit No. 09-00165 for its facility in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County. The Administrative Amendment incorporates the requirements of Plan Approval No. 09-0165 for a batch vapor degreaser. The following changes have been addressed in the amended State-only Operating Permit (SOOP):
The SOOP has been recategorized as Synthetic Minor, since the potential to emit trichloroethylene (TCE) from the batch vapor degreaser/at the facility reaches the major facility threshold of 10 tpy for an individual HAP.
The name of the responsible official has been changed from Leo Synnestvedt to Steve Christie.
The title of the permit contact person has been changed from ''Quality Assurance and Business Planning Manager'' to ''Manager of Information Technology.''
The extension for the telephone number of the permit contact person has been added.
The original batch vapor degreaser (Source ID 201) and its corresponding emission point (Source ID Z01), permit map, conditions and emission restriction, have been replaced with the current batch vapor degreaser (Source ID 203) and its corresponding emission point (Source ID Z203), permit map, conditions and emission restriction.
The following emission point Source IDs have been changed to highlight their association with Source IDs 031, 101 and 102 and to be consistent with other SOOPs issued by the Department (the applicable permit maps have been changed accordingly):
Old Source ID New Source ID Description W01 S031 Boiler Stack W02 S101 Space Heater Stacks W03 S102 Powder Spray Booth
Bake Oven StackThe numbering format for Condition No. 010, Section B, of the SOOP and Condition No. 002, Section C, of the SOOP, has been changed to be consistent with the rest of the SOOP.
An exception for emission into the outdoor atmosphere of fugitive air contaminants from certain types of open burning operations has been added as Condition No. 002(f), Section C, of the SOOP.
Condition No. 012, Section C, of the initial SOOP, has been moved to Condition No. 011(b), Section C, of the amended SOOP.
A requirement to maintain records of all of the facility's emission increases has been added as Condition No. 013, Section C, of this permit.
A requirement to develop and implement an accidental release program and Risk Management Plan, as applicable, has been added as Condition No. 015, Section C, of the SOOP.
The Department telephone number at which to report any malfunctions, as specified in Condition No. 015(a), Section C, of the initial SOOP (Condition No. 016(a), Section C, of the amended SOOP), has been changed from (610) 832-6242 to (484) 250-5920.
Condition No. 020(b), Section C, of the initial SOOP, has been removed.
A requirement to operate and maintain the sources and air pollution control devices listed in Sections A or G, of the SOOP, in a manner consistent with good operating and maintenance practices and in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications, has been added as Condition No. 023, Section C, of the SOOP.
Administrative Amendment of SOOP No. 09-00165 is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
09-00022: Cleveland Steel Container Corp. (350 Mill Street, Quakertown, PA 18951) on July 17, 2007, located in Quakertown Borough, Bucks County. The facility's major emission points include paint booths and lithographic printing presses, which emits major levels of VOCs. Administrative Amendment of Title V Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. The amendment adds a compliance schedule to Section C--Site Level Requirements--regarding establishment of a pressure drop for Source IDs C02 (Roller Coater Pillar System Incinerator) and C05 (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer). The amendment also corrects monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice standard conditions surrounding pressure drop readings for these sources. Fan amperage and airflow monitoring and recordkeeping conditions have been deleted for C02 and C05. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Mark Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
54-00008: Northeastern Power Co. (P. O. Box 37, McAdoo, PA 18237) on June 21, 2007, for the administrative amendment to include all applicable requirements from plan approval number 54-305-012 at their site in Kline Township, Schuylkill County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
17-00007: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. (805 Liberty Boulevard, DuBois, PA 15801) on July 6, 2007, in accordance with the administrative amendment requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, to transfer the permit from Sensus Metering Systems-North America, Inc. to Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. in the City of DuBois, Clearfield County.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
Coal Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
56020101 and NPDES No. PA0249122. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650), permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface-auger mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 57.3 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to/and Roaring Run classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Quemahoning Reservoir (Cambria-Somerset Authority). Application received May 21, 2007. Permit issued July 10, 2007.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
03000106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202843. P & N Coal Company, Inc. (240 West Mahoning Street, P. O. Box 322, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Permit revised to allow a 3.4 acre incidental boundary correction at an existing bituminous surface/auger mining site located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, affecting 82.1 acres. Receiving streams: UNT ''A'' to Cherry Run. Application received April 13, 2007. Revision issued July 9, 2007.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
37010107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0210994. The East Fairfield Coal Co. (10900 South Avenue, Box 217, North Lima, OH 44452) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Little Beaver Township, Lawrence County affecting 165.1 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Sugar Creek. Application received April 23, 2007. Permit issued July 12, 2007.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
03052001 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250651. M & M Lime Co., Inc. (215 Nichola Road, Worthington, PA 16262). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a large noncoal surface/underground mining site located in West Franklin and Clearfield Townships, Armstrong and Butler Counties, affecting 77.4 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Buffalo Creek. Application received February 14, 2005. Permit issued July 13, 2007.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
61990301. Cooperstown Sand & Gravel (P. O. Box 4, Cooperstown, PA 16317) Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0227960 in Jackson Township, Venango County. Receiving streams: UNT to Sugar Creek. Application received May 21, 2007. Permit issued July 11, 2007.
61990301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227960. Cooperstown Sand & Gravel (P. O. Box 4, Coopers- town, PA 16317) Revision to an existing large noncoal sand and gravel operation to add 3.0 acres in Jackson Township, Venango County. Receiving streams: UNT to Sugar Creek. Application received February 7, 2007. Permit issued July 11, 2007.
42060806. James Tucker (P. O. Box 291, Roulette, PA 16746) Transfer of an existing small noncoal flagstone operation from William K. Robinson in Liberty Township, McKean County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: Two Mile Creek. Application received June 27, 2007. Permit issued July 12, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
36820301C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0612171. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, receiving stream: UNT to Black Creek. Application received May 21, 2007. Renewal issued July 10, 2007.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (43 P. S. §§ 151--161); and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124 (relating to blasting activity permits). Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
21074149. Warrens Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344-0902), blasting activity permit issued for residential development in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is July 1, 2008. Permit issued July 6, 2007.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
65074006. GAL Construction Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 127, Belle Vernon, PA 15012). Blasting activity permit for construction of an ethanol production plant site, located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, with an expected duration of 120 days. Permit issued July 12, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
22074115. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Grandview Estates in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of July 1, 2008. Permit issued July 9, 2007.
22074116. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Northwood Crossing in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of July 1, 2008. Permit issued July 9, 2007.
22074117. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Winslett Development in West Hanover Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of July 1, 2008. Permit issued July 9, 2007.
22074118. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Anesbury Development in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of July 31, 2008. Permit issued July 9, 2007.
36074174. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Somerset Crossing in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of July 1, 2008. Permit issued July 9, 2007.
15074002. Explo-Craft, Inc., (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting for Oxford Rise at Griffith Fields in West Vincent Township, Chester County with an expiration date of December 31, 2007. Permit issued July 11, 2007.
19074101. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for a home in Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County with an expiration date of December 31, 2007. Permit issued July 11, 2007.
36074175. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting for Manor Church Community Park in Manor Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of July 15, 2008. Permit issued July 11, 2007.
36074176. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for development on Clay School Road in Clay Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of July 1, 2008. Permit issued July 11, 2007.
38074116. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Valley Chase in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued July 11, 2007.
380074117. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Heritage Commons in North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued July 11, 2007.
67074005. Controlled Demolition, Inc., (2737 Merryman's Mill Road, Phoenix, MD 21131), demolition of the Susquehanna River Bridge in Fairview Township, York County and Highspire Borough, Dauphin County with an expiration date of December 31, 2007. Permit issued July 12, 2007.
06074118. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Park Place Development in Womelsdorf Borough, Berks County with an expiration date of July 31, 2008. Permit issued July 12, 2007.
36074177. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Ephrata Middle School in Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2007. Permit issued July 12, 2007.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
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 should 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 of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and 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.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
E15-747. Pulte Homes of PA, LLC, 1100 Northbrook Avenue, Suite 200, Trevose, PA 19053, East Brandywine Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Applecross Country Club Project (a/k/a Overlook Road Farm Project), a mixed-used residential and golf course community, within the Beaver Creek (TSF) and Culbertson Run (HQ) watersheds:
1. A 36-inch RCP culvert measuring 95 linear feet and 40 linear feet of rip-rap protection along a UNT of Beaver Creek for proposed Applecross Boulevard (Road C) south of golf hole No. 7. Road crossing includes stormwater and water utility crossings. This activity will require permanently filling 135 linear feet and temporarily impacting 34 linear feet of the watercourse (Impact No. 8).
2. A 4-foot by 5-foot box culvert measuring 50 linear feet and 40 linear feet of rip-rap protection along a UNT of Beaver Creek for proposed Norland Drive between golf holes Nos. 16 and 17. Road crossing includes water line crossings. This activity will require permanently filling 0.03-acre of wetlands, temporarily impacting 0.02-acre of wetlands, permanently filling 90 linear feet of the watercourse and temporarily impacting 12 linear feet of the watercourse (Impact No. 18).
3. A 24-foot by 6-foot bottomless arch culvert measuring 56 linear feet and 60 linear feet of rip-rap protection of a UNT of Beaver Creek for the construction of Lock Farm Lane. This activity will require the permanently filling of 0.07-acre of wetlands; temporarily impacting 0.04-acre of wetlands, permanently filling 116 linear feet of watercourse and temporarily impacting 10 linear feet of the watercourse (Impact No. 25).
This portion of the project will permanently impact a total of 341 linear feet of watercourse, temporarily impacting a total of 56 linear feet of watercourse and 0.09-acre of wetland associated with the road crossings. The permit requires the construction of 0.09-acre of replacement wetlands.
The site is located near the intersection of Reeceville Road (SR 4002) and Rollinger Road (Wagontown, PA, USGS Quadrangle, N: 5.0 inches; W: 6.0 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
E15-764. Harlan Corporation, 214 Pond View Drive, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, East Goshen Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following activities across the East branch of Ridley Creek (HQ-TSF) associated with the driveway access realignment to Sorrell Hill subdivision:
1. To remove the existing arch culvert and to construct and maintain, in its place, approximately 29 linear feet of 11-foot wide by 5-foot rise open bottom box culvert and associated retaining walls and outfall structure.
2. To construct and maintain a sanitary sewer and a water main downstream of the proposed culvert.
3. To construct and maintain a temporary cofferdam.
The site is located approximately 1,400 feet south of the intersection of Line Road and Forest Lane (Malvern, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 3.3 inches; W: 5.6 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
E15-770. East Brandywine Township Municipal Authority, 1214 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335, East Brandywine Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Applecross Country Club Project (a/k/a Overlook Road Farm Project), a mixed-used residential and golf course community, within the Beaver Creek (TSF) and Culbertson Run (HQ) watersheds:
1. A 14-foot run of 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer, directly south of Impact No. 8--Applecross Boulevard (Road C), across a UNT of Beaver Creek. This activity will require temporary impacts to a 20-foot long by 14-foot wide area of the watercourse (Impact No. 9).
2. A 30-foot run of 8-inch sanitary sewer and 29-foot run of 4-inch sanitary force main on the south side of East Reeceville Road, 440-foot west of Bondsville Road, across a UNT of Beaver Creek. This activity will require temporary impacts to a 30-foot long by 30-foot wide area of watercourse (Impact No. 20).
3. A 140-foot run of 8-inch sanitary sewer, proposed in wetlands along the west side of Bondsville Road, 400 feet south of East Reeceville Road. This activity will require temporary impacts to 0.06-acre of emergent wetlands and a 20-foot long by 18-foot wide area of watercourse (Impact No. 21).
4. A 137-foot run of 8-inch sanitary sewer crossing to the east of Bondsville Road along the centerline of an existing gravel road. This activity will require temporary impacts to 0.05-acre of emergent wetlands and a 20-foot long by 18-foot wide area of watercourse (Impact No. 23).
This portion of the project will temporally impact a total of 90 linear feet of watercourse and 0.11 acre of wetland associated with the utility crossings and will be restored in place.
The site is located near the intersection of Reeceville Road (SR 4002) and Bollinger Road (Wagontown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 5.0 inches; W: 6.0 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
E15-771. East Brandywine Township, 1214 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335, East Brandywine Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia County.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Applecross Country Club Project (a/k/a Overlook Road Farm Project), a mixed-used residential and golf course community, within the Beaver Creek (TSF) and Culbertson Run (HQ) watersheds:
1. A 12-foot wide by 12-foot span (23-foot total span) timber pedestrian trail bridge with pilings crossing a UNT of Beaver Creek, located adjacent to and north of proposed golf hole No. 6. The area of bridge over wetlands will be 12-foot long by 12-foot wide (Impact No. 1).
2. A 12-foot wide by 45-foot span (61-foot total span) timber pedestrian trail bridge with pilings crossing Beaver Creek and its adjacent wetlands, located west of proposed golf hole No. 4. The area of bridge over wetlands and watercourse will be 12-foot long by 45-foot wide (25-foot over wetlands and 20-foot over watercourse) (Impact No. 3).
3. A 12-foot wide by 72-foot span (91-foot total span) timber pedestrian trail bridge with pilings crossing wetlands adjacent to golf hole No. 4. The area of wetlands under the bridge will be 12-foot long by 72-foot wide (Impact No. 4).
4. A 12-foot wide by 50-foot span (59-foot total span) timber pedestrian trail bridge with pilings west of the existing dam and dam pool. The area of bridge over wetlands and watercourse will be 12-foot long by 50-foot wide (30-foot over watercourse and 20-foot over wetlands) (Impact No. 5).
5. A 12-foot wide by 30-foot span (48-foot total span) timber pedestrian trail bridge with pilings near the terminus of Sills Lane (Road C-B). The area of bridge over wetlands will be 12-foot long by 30-foot wide (Impact No. 6).
6. A 12-foot wide by 36-foot span (50-foot total span) timber pedestrian trail bridge with pilings located northeast of the intersection of East Reeceville and Zynn Roads. The area of bridge over wetlands and watercourse will be 12-foot long and 36-foot wide (18-foot over watercourse and 18-foot over the wetlands) (Impact No. 11).
This portion of the project will impact a total of 72 linear feet of watercourse and 0.03 acre of wetland under the proposed bridge structures.
This site is located near the intersection of East Reeceville (SR 4002) and Bollinger Roads (Wagontown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 6.0 inches W: 5.0 inches) in East Brandywine Township, Chester County.
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
E15-772. Pulte Homes of PA, LP, 1100 Northbrook Drive, Suite 200, Trevose, PA 19053, East Brandywine Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Overlook Road Farm Project, a mixed-used residential and golf course community, within the Beaver Creek (TSF) and Culbertson Run (HQ) watersheds:
1. Impact No. 2--12 L.F. by 142-foot span (162-foot total span) timber golf cart bridge with pilings and irrigation line crossing wetlands and a UNT of Beaver Creek, adjacent to and north of proposed golf hole No. 5. The area of bridge over wetlands and watercourse will be 12-foot length and 142-foot width (134-foot over wetlands and 8-foot over watercourse).
2. Impact No. 7--12 L.F. by 9-foot span (25-foot total span) timber golf cart bridge with pilings and irrigation line crossing a UNT of Beaver Creek adjacent to golf hole No. 7. A 12-foot length and 9-foot width of the bridge will be constructed over the watercourse.
3. Impact No. 10--12 L.F. by 137-foot span (143-foot total span) timber golf cart bridge with pilings and irrigation line located between golf hole Nos. 3 and 4. The area of the bridge over wetlands and watercourse will be 12-foot length and 137-foot width (119-feet over wetlands and 18-feet over watercourse).
4. Impact No. 12--12 L.F. by 25-foot span (38-foot total span) timber golf cart bridge with pilings crossing Beaver Creek located southeast of the intersection of East Reeceville and Zynn Roads. The area of the bridge over the watercourse will be 12-foot length and 25-foot width.
5. Impact No. 14--12 L.F. by 37-foot span (52-foot total span) timber golf cart bridge with pilings and irrigation line crossing Beaver Creek south of golf hole No. 10. The area of the bridge over wetlands and waterways will be 12-foot length and 37-foot width (29-feet over the watercourse and 8-feet over adjacent wetlands).
6. Impact No. 15--12 L.F. by 12-foot span (22-foot span) timber golf cart bridge with pilings crossing a UNT of Beaver Creek between golf holes Nos. 10 and 14. The area of the bridge over the watercourse will be 12-foot length and 12-foot width.
7. Impact No. 16--12 L.F. by 115-foot span (232-foot total span) timber golf cart bridge with pilings and irrigation line crossing wetlands south of golf hole No. 10. The area of the bridge over the wetlands will be 12-foot length and 115-foot width.
8. Impact No. 17--12 L.F. by 15-foot span (28-foot total span) timber golf cart bridge with pilings and irrigation line crossing a UNT of Beaver Creek, south of golf hole No. 10 and northeast of sanitary pump station A. The area of the bridge over the watercourse will be 12-foot length and 15-foot width.
9. Impact No. 19--A 12 L.F. by 71-foot span (83-foot total span) timber golf cart bridge with pilings crossing a UNT of Beaver Creek, in the southwest corner of the site, adjacent to proposed golf hole No. 17. The area of the bridge over wetlands and waterways will be 12-foot length and 71-foot width (61-feet over wetlands and 10-feet over the watercourse).
This portion of the project will impact a total of 96 linear feet of watercourse and 0.11 acre of wetland under the proposed bridge structures.
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E11-325. S & T Bank, P. O. Box 190, Indiana, PA 15701. To place and maintain fill in a UNT in Cambria Township, Cambria County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Nanty Glo, PA Quadrangle N: 16 inches; W: 1.25 inches Latitude: 40° 27` 47"; Longitude: 78° 45` 32"). To place and maintain fill in approximately 95-feet of a UNT within the South Branch Blacklick Creek Watershed (CWF) and approximately 0.06 acre of wetland, for the purpose of constructing an addition to an existing commercial building and a stormwater detention basin. The project is located on the south side of Industrial Park Drive, approximately 0.3 mile southwest of the intersection between Industrial Park Drive and Mini Mall Road. The permittee will construct an approximately 0.08 acre replacement wetland, onsite.
E56-344. Somerset County Commissioners, 300 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15530. To place fill in a UNT to Wells Creek in Somerset Township, Somerset County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Somerset, PA Quadrangle N: 5.9"; W: 3.43", Latitude: 40° 58` 4"; Longitude: 79° 28` 8"). To place and maintain fill in 0.10 acre of wetland, in the watershed of a UNT to Wells Creek (CWF), for the purpose of extending an airport runway. The project is located southwest of the main runway, at the Somerset County Airport, south of SR 281, approximately 1.55 miles east of the intersection with US Route 219. To compensate for this wetland impact, the permittee will contribute $500 to the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.
E63-595. Washington County Authority, 304 Courthouse Square, Washington, PA 15301. To place fill in wetlands in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Canonsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 4.5 inches; W: 5.75 inches, Latitude: 40° 16` 28"; Longitude: 80° 9` 58"). To place and maintain fill in 0.21 acre of wetlands (PEM) in the floodplain of UNTS to Chartiers Creek (WWF) for the purpose of construction of a commercial and residential development (Southpointe II Development) located at the site of the abandoned Western Center State School. The permittee shall replace affected wetlands by creating 0.31 acre of wetlands (PEM).
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-418. Sing Hosanna, 310 West Airport Road, Butler, PA 16001. Church expansion project, in Penn Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Butler, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 47` 3.7"; W: 79° 56` 38.9").
To place and stabilize fill material along the left floodway of a tributary to Thorn Creek beginning approximately 100-feet north of West Airport Road (SR 3009) and extending approximately 230-feet downstream for a parking lot expansion and landscaping at the existing church north of the intersection of West Airport and Three Degree Roads.
E24-247, Johnsonburg Municipal Authority, 520 A Market Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. Johnson Run Pump Station, in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Ridgway, PA Quadrangle N: 41.29`, 19.5"; W: 78.40`, 53.5").
To construct and maintain a sanitary sewage pump station and gravel access road within the 100-year floodplain and floodway of Johnson Run approximately 500-feet upstream of the mouth along the left (north) bank and to install and maintain two gravity and one force main sewer line crossings of Johnson Run.
E42-329, Open Flow Gas Supply Corporation, 90 Beaver Drive, Suite 110B, P. O. Drawer J, DuBois, PA 15801-0297. Access Road Across North Branch Colegrove Creek, in Norwich Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Norwich, PA Quadrangle N: 41.43`, 25.4"; W: 78.20`, 9.4").
To operate and maintain the 16-foot wide steel beam bridge having a span of approximately 12 feet and an underclearance of 1.5 feet across North Branch Colegrove Brook on a roadway serving for access to a gas well referred to as Heinemann Track OFG Well No. 20 approximately 2.6 miles east of SR 46 at the village of Colegrove. Installation of the bridge as a temporary crossing was previously authorized under DEP Permit No. GP084205603 and Department of the Army Permit No. 200502400.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Cambria District: Environmental Program Manager, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
EA1009-009. Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project, in Concord Township, Butler County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to backfill an abandoned surface mine, which includes one dangerous highwall totaling 1,950 linear feet. The project will also include the backfilling of wetland (0.13 acre) that has developed within the open surface mine pit. 0.13 acre of replacement wetland will be constructed with the project. (East Butler Quadrangle N: 15.5 inches; W: 10.25 inches).
SPECIAL NOTICES
Public Meeting and Public Hearing Invitation
Public Meeting and Public Hearing
for NPDES Permit No. PAI055607001; Proposed Shaffer Mountain Wind Farm, Ogle and Shade Townships, Somerset County and Napier Township, Bedford CountyNPDES Permit No. PAI055607001. The Department will hold a public meeting immediately followed by a public hearing to accept comments on the application documentation and plans associated with the Individual NPDES Permit Application No. PAI055607001 for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities to Cub Run (CWF), Piney Run (EV), Beaverdam Run (HQ-CWF), Clear Shade Creek (EV), Dark Shade Creek (CWF), Little Dark Shade Creek (CWF) and Shingle Creek (CWF) in the Ohio River Watershed, Rocklick Creek (WWF) and tributaries to Dunning Creek (WWF) in the Susquehanna River Watershed from the proposed Shaffer Mountain Wind Farm project site in Ogle and Shade Townships, Somerset County and Napier Township, Bedford County.
The public hearing request was made by the Shade Township Supervisors, a local organization, Save Our Allegheny Ridges and numerous community members. Issues raised are that the application is incomplete, does not adequately address bird and wildlife impacts, provides inadequate treatment of wetlands and watercourses, fails to identify offsite runoff areas and that the project violates antidegradation regulations, will disturb a Biological Diversity Area and an Important Bird Area, requires additional permits and threatens habitat fragmentation. The hearing request is in response to an application submitted by Shaffer Mountain Wind, LLC, One South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
The Department first published notice of receipt of the Shaffer Mountain Wind Farm Individual NPDES Permit Application No. PAI055607001 for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities on May 12, 2007. The Department has since recognized that the May 12, 2007, announcement contained omissions in the list of waterways located within the project area. The complete list of waterways has been included in the corrected public notice of receipt to be published currently with this notice on July 28, 2007.
The public meeting, to be immediately followed by the public hearing, will be conducted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at 6 p.m. at the Shade-Central City High School, 203 McGregor Avenue, Cairnbrook, Shade Township, Somerset County by the Department of Environmental Protection, Watershed Management Program, Permitting and Technical Services Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4315.
The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Helen Humphreys, by email at Hhumphreys@state.pa.us or by post at Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4183. The Department will accept notices up to August 27. The Department requests that individuals limit their testimony to 5 minutes so that all individuals have the opportunity to testify. The Department can only review comments made with regard to the NPDES Permit Application No. PAI055607001 documentation and plans. Written copies of oral testimony are requested. Relinquishing time to others will not be allowed. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire; however, individuals who preregister to testify will be given priority on the agenda.
Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact Helen Humphreys, (412) 442-4183 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
The NPDES permit application documentation and plans are available for review at the Somerset County Conservation District Office, Somerset County Agricultural Center, 6024 Glades Pike, Suite 103, Somerset, PA, 15501, (814) 445-4652, or the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4315. For further information, contact Robert Scheib of the Department's Southwest Regional Office at (412) 442-4315.
BUREAU OF MINE SAFETY
Request for Variance The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Mine Safety, has received a request for variance from Emerald Coal Resources, LP. The following notification contains a summary of this request. A complete copy of the variance request may be obtained from Cathy Dunn by calling (724) 439-7469 or from the BMS website at www.depweb.state.pa.us/deepminesafety/site/default.asp.
The Department is publishing a summary of the request in order to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice. All comments should be addressed to: Joseph A. Sbaffoni, Director, Bureau of Mine Safety, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Room 167, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Section 702 of the Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Mine Act (52 P. S. § 701 and 702), provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the Act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.
Section 268(b) states that shelter holes shall be provided on the clearance side along designated traveling- ways, which are also used as haulage entries, other than belt conveyor haulage entries. Such shelter holes shall be spaced not more than 80 feet apart.
Summary of the Request: Emerald Coal Resources, LP requests a variance to exceed the 80-feet spacing between shelter holes in developing sections at Emerald Mine, but not to exceed 184-feet between such shelter holes.
Request for Variance The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Mine Safety, has received a request for variance from Rosebud Mining Company. The following notification contains a summary of this request. A complete copy of the variance request may be obtained from Cathy Dunn by calling (724) 439-7469 or from the BMS web site at www.depweb.state.pa.us/deepminesafety/site/default.asp.
The Department is publishing a summary of the request in order to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice. All comments should be addressed to: Joseph A. Sbaffoni, Director, Bureau of Mine Safety, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Room 167, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Section 702 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act (52 P. S. §§ 701 and 702), provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the Act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.
Section 290(d) states that every gassy mine shall have at least four main entries, two of which shall lead from the main opening and two from the second opening into the body of the mine.
Summary of the Request: Rosebud Mining Company requests a variance to reduce the number of main entries in the 2nd Northwest Mains at the Tracy Lynne Mine.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 07-1351. Filed for public inspection July 27, 2007, 9:00 a.m.]
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