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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-2156d

[38 Pa.B. 6510]
[Saturday, November 29, 2008]

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LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

UNDER ACT 2, 1995

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The following plans and reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).

   Provisions of Chapter 3 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of 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 act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, shall also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a Site-Specific Standard remediation. 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.

   For further information concerning plans or reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office after which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania 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.

   Former SKF USA, Inc., Facility, City of Altoona, Blair County. Environmental Standards, 1140 Valley Forge Road, Valley Forge, PA 19482 on behalf of C. William McGlocklin, SKF USA, Inc., 1111 Adams Avenue, Norristown, PA 19403 and Maurice Lawruk, Sr., 800 Logan Boulevard, LP, P. O. Box 2566, Altoona, PA 16603, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of separate phase liquid (lubricating oil) on groundwater released during historic manufacturing processes. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health Standard and will continue to be used for commercial use.

   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   Smooth Landings, Ralpho Township, Northumberland County. Brian Snyder, 1387 Airport Road, Paxinos, PA 17860 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.

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

   Armco Sawhill Tube (John Maneely Company--Sharon Pipe Plant), City of Sharon, Mercer County. ENVIRON, 214 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540-6284 on behalf of John Maneely Company, 1 Council Avenue, Wheatland, PA 16161 has submitted a Risk Assessment Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with ethyl benzene, tetrachlorethene, trichloroethene, xylenes (total), benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, dibenzofuran, naphthalene, N-nitroso-di-n-propylamine, Aroclor-1248, Arolcor-1254, antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium (total), cobalt, lead, mercury, selenium, zinc and site groundwater contaminated with 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,4-Dichlorobenzene, 2,3,7,8-TCDD equivalent, benzene, chlorobenzene, cis-1,2-dichloroethene, tetrachloroethene, trichloroethene, vinyl chloride, 2-Picoline, benzo(a)pyrene, bis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate, dibenz(a,h)anthracene, phenanthrene, Aroclor-1242, Aroclor-1254, Aroclor-1260, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium III, chromium VI, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, sulfate, thallium, zinc. The Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

UNDER ACT 2, 1995

PREAMBLE 3


The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).

   Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act), 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 Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   The Department has received the following plans and reports:

   Northeast Region:  Ronald S. Brezinski, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   Bushkill Gas Mart Convenience Store/Bushkill Corners, 291 Moorestown Road, Bushkill Township, Northampton County. Gregg Walters, MEA, Inc., 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013 submitted a Final Report (on behalf of his client, Mughal Realty, LLC, P. O. Box 330, Nazareth, PA 18064), concerning the remediation of soil found to have been impacted by No. 2 fuel oil as a result of a leaking 550-gallon underground storage tank. The report documented attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standard and was approved on October 30, 2008. The report was originally submitted within 90 days of the release.

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

   Priority Transport/National Guard Armory, City of York, York County. Earth Tech AECOM, 2 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, on behalf of Priority Transport, c/o XL Environmental, 505 Eagleview Boulevard, Exton, PA 19341 and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Fort Indiantown Gap, Environmental Building 11-19, Annville, PA 17003 submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with diesel fuel. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on November 7, 2008.

   Buckeye Tuckerton Station, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Groundwater and Environmental Services, 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341, on behalf of Buckeye Partners, LP, 9999 Hamilton Boulevard, TEK Park 5, Breinigsville, PA 18031, submitted a Final Report within 90 days of a release concerning remediation of site soil 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 November 17, 2008.

   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   Target Distribution Center, Gregg Township, Union County. Pavex Inc., 4400 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 has submitted a Final Report within 90 days of the release concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with hydraulic fluid. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on November 14, 2008.


Permits issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facility.

   Southwest Regional Office, Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

Hazardous Waste Action

   Proposed action on a permit renewal application under the Solid Waste Management Act, P. L. 380, (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a hazardous waste disposal facility.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed action are invited to submit a statement to the Regional Office indicated as the office responsible, within 45 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 45-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Regional Office of the exact basis of any comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.

   Following the 45-day comment period and/or public hearing, the Department of Environmental Protection will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit and bond actions. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   Intent to Renew Permit

   Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Waste Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Permit ID No. PAD004344222, Tecumseh Redevelopment, Inc., Iron Street, Johnstown, PA 15901. Closure and postclosure care of a closed hazardous waste landfill and inactive spent pickle liquor treatment and disposal area. Permit renewal was considered for intent to approve by the Regional Office on November 17, 2008.

HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES


Permit terminated under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to operate a hazardous waste storage facility.

   Southwest Regional Office, Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   Permit ID No. PAD980707087, Siemens Water Technologies, Inc., 24th Street and the 31st Street Extension, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Permit for the storage and treatment of hazardous and residual waste carbon regeneration terminated by the Regional Office on November 13, 2008.

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, William R. Weaver, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.

   GP1-28-03053:  Cumberland Valley Cooperative Association (908 Mount Rock Road, P. O. Box 350, Shippensburg, PA 17257) on November 12, 2008, for Small Gas and No. 2 Oil Fired Combustion Units under GP1 in Southampton Township, Franklin County.

   GP3-05-03014C:  WSI Sandy Run Landfill (995 Landfill Road, Hopewell, PA 16650) on November 7, 2008, for a Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plant under GP3 in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.

   GP9-05-03014C:  WSI Sandy Run Landfill (995 Landfill Road, Hopewell, PA 16650) on November 7, 2008, for a Diesel or No. 2 fuel-fired Internal Combustion Engines under GP9 in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.

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

   GP-16-156A:  Snyder Brothers, Inc.--Cottage Hill Compressor Station (SR 2003, New Bethlehem, PA 16242) on November 17, 2008, for operation of a natural gas fired compressor engine (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) in Porter Township, Clarion County.

   GP-42-220A:  Dakota Extractions LLC--Bradford Station (Route 219, Bradford, PA 16701) on November 17, 2008, for operation of natural gas fired compressor engines (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) in Foster Township, McKean 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.

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

   67-05115A:  Recycling Technologies International, LLC (76 ACCO Drive, York, PA 17404) on November 5, 2008, for installation of five dust collection systems for rubber particulate collection during rubber tire reclamation at their ACCO Drive facility in York Township, York County.

   Southwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Mark Gorog and Barb Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers, (412) 442-4163/5226.

   PA-30-00173A:  Delta-Energy PA No. 1 (350 Hochberg Road, Monroeville, PA 15146-1516) on November 7, 2008, to issue a Plan Approval for construction and temporary operation of a tire pyrolysis plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County.

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

   24-017B:  Morgan Advanced Materials & Technology(441 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, PA 15857) on November 6, 2008, to replace the existing control devices associated with the gas-fired continuous coking ovens (Source ID 101) with seven new thermal at their facility in the City of St. Marys, Elk County.


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, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.

   09-0015H:  Rohm & Haas Co. (200 Route 413, Bristol, PA 19007) On November 11, 2008, to operate a carbon adsorption system consisting of two sets of three canisters in parallel configuration to replace the existing WWTP Scrubber in Bristol Township, Bucks County.

   15-0027I:  Johnson Matthey, Inc. (456 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, PA 19087) On November 12, 2008, to operate a New Diesel Catalyts Production Line No. 1 in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.

   46-0025J:  Lonza, Inc. (900 River Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428) on November 13, 2008, to operate seven process tanks and one storage tank in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

   23-0066B:  Pyropure, Inc., a.k.a. Pyromet (5 Commerce Drive, Aston, PA 19014) on November 13, 2008, to operate five existing baghouses with three baghouses in Chester Township, Delaware County.

   15-0128:  Pet Memorial Services Corp. (319 Westtown Road, Suite Q, West Chester, PA 19382) on November 13, 2008, to operate four identical Crawford animal crematoriums in West Goshen Township, Chester County.

   46-0268:  Colorcon, Inc. (275 Ruth Road, Harleysville, PA 19438) for modification of Plan Approval No. 46-0268 in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. The opening phrase in Condition No. 005(a), Section D, of the Plan Approval, has been changed from ''[w]ithin 180 days after the issuance date of this plan approval, the permittee shall perform a stack test for this generator set'' to ''[w]ithin 180 days after the installation date of this generator set, the permittee shall perform a stack test for the generator set.'' Plan Approval No. 46-0268 is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and modified in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.13c.

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

   24-083J:  Carbone of American Ind. Corp. (215 Stackpole Street, St. Marys, PA 15857) on November 30, 2008, to install a process furnace with appropriate emission control equipment in St. Marys, Elk County. This is a Title V Facility.

   24-083L:  Carbone of America Ind. Corp. (215 Stackpole Street, St. Marys, PA 15857) on November 30, 2008, to construct two new Carbon Baking Kilns No. 36 and No. 37 with associated oxidizer and scrubber in St. Marys City, Elk County. This is a Title V facility.


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, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.

   23-00001:  Sun, Inc.--R & M--Marcus Hook Refinery (100 Green Streets, Marcus Hook, PA 19061) on November 18, 2008, for a renewal of their Title V Operating Permit in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. As a result of potential emissions of each criteria pollutant, 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 renewal/amendment contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting for the new source numbered 619 (17-2A Reforming Unit). There are no sources at this facility that are subject to CAM (40 CFR 64).

   09-00016:  Exelon Generating Co.--Croydon Generation Station (955 River Road, Bristol, PA 19007) on November 18, 2008, for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in Bristol Township, Bucks County. There have been no changes since the permit was last issued on July 8, 2008. The facility is primarily used for providing electrical energy for peak demand periods. As a result of potential emissions of NOx and SOx, 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 adopt any new regulations and does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. The renewal permit contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.

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

   33-00149:  Dominion Transmission, Inc.--Punxsu-tawney Station (501 Martindale Street, Suite 400, DL Clark Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) on October 29, 2008, to modify the Title V Operating Permit to clarify the VOC testing required in the permit. The following condition was added to the site level of the permit to address the VOC emissions and formaldehyde emissions:

   a)  ''Volatile Organic Compounds'' and ''VOCs'' as used in this permit refers to nonmethane, nonethane hydrocarbons as determined by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Methods 18/25A (or equivalent).

   b)  Formaldehyde emissions reported by the facility in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 135 shall be based on EPA AP-42 emissions factors.


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.

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

   22-03013:  Pinnacle Health Hospital (218 South 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104-1601) on November 13, 2008, for operation of the boiler plant and emergency equipment at the Harrisburg Hospital in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. This is a renewal of the State-only operating permit

   34-03003:  Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. (R. R. 5, Box 228, Mifflintown, PA 17059-9419) on November 13, 2008, for the poultry processing operation in Walker Township, Juniata County.

   36-05096:  Pennsy Supply, Inc. (P. O. Box 4688, Lancaster, PA 17604-4688) on November 13, 2008, for operation of an asphalt plant in Paradise Township, Lancaster County. This is a renewal of the State-only operating permit.

   Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Edward Braun, Chief, (215) 685-9476.

   S08-002:  Innovation Printing and Communications (11601 Caroline Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154) on November 14, 2008, to operate a printing facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emissions sources include four nonheatset, sheet-feed lithographic printing presses and a 300,000 Btu/hr space heater firing natural gas.


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.

   Department of Public Health, Air Management Services:  321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Edward Braun, Chief, (215) 685-9476.

   S05-020:  Philadelphia Phillies--Citizen's Bank Park (One Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148) on November 17, 2008, administratively amended to correct the operating permit number. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit was originally issued on January 19, 2006.

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 Applications Returned

   Knox District Mining Office:  P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   33050103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0257991. Cookport Coal Co., Inc. (425 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Revision to an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Perry Township, Jefferson County affecting 63.5 acres. Receiving streams:  Nicely Run and UNTs, UNT to Mahoning Creek. Revision to add 5.0 acres to the permit. Application received October 9, 2008. Application withdrawn November 14, 2008.

   Coal Permits Actions

   California District Office:  25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.

   32951301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0215821, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to transfer the permit and related NPDES permit for the Toms Run Mine in Burrell Township, Indiana County from Penn American Coal, LP and change the operation name from Burrell Mine. No additional discharges. Application received November 13, 2007. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   33971301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0215031, AMFIRE Mining Company, (1 Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650), to renew the permit the Dora No. 8 Mine in Perry Township, Jefferson County and North Mahoning Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. Application received July 27, 2007. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

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

   56060111 and NPDES No. PA0262269. PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Black Township, Somerset County, affecting 111.3 acres. Receiving streams:  UNT to Coxes Creek/Coxes Creek classified for the following use:  WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 30, 2006. Permit issued November 14, 2008.

   Greensburg District Mining Office:  Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.

   04070102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251259. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mining site located in South Beaver Township, Beaver County, affecting 114.5 acres. Receiving streams:  UNTs to Brush Run and Brush Run. Application received November 1, 2007. Permit issued November 13, 2008.

   Knox District Mining Office:  P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   33-07-11 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258458. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Proposal to enter into a Government Financed Reclamation Construction Contract on an 11.2 acre site in Winslow Township, Jefferson County. The proposal includes total reclamation of 4.9 acres of abandoned mine lands as well as 4.9 acres of coal removal incidental and necessary to the reclamation activities. Receiving streams:  UNT No. 2 to Soldier Run. Application received October 19, 2007. Contract issued October 22, 2008.

   Moshannon District Mining Office:  186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.

   17930124 and NPDES No. PA0219649. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine with an Insignificant Boundary Correction, from Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849), located in Woodward and Decatur Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 346.0 acres. Receiving streams:  North Branch to Upper Morgan Run, Upper Morgan Run to Clearfield Creek, Clearfield Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River and Little Beaver Run to Beaver Run, Beaver Run to Moshannon Creek, Moshannon Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use:  CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 3, 2008. Permit issued November 6, 2008.

   12060101 and NPDES No. PA0256366. Allegheny Enterprises, Inc. (3563 Roller Coaster Road, Corsica, PA 15829). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Lumber and Shippen Townships, Cameron County, affecting 305.5 acres. Receiving streams:  Finley Run, Reed Hollow, Portable Run, classified for the following use:  CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 1, 2006. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   Noncoal Permits Actions

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

   28010301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0123811. R. A. Hill, Inc., 1364 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202, renewal of NPDES Permit, Hamilton Township, Franklin County. Receiving streams:  UNT to Conococheague Creek classified for the following use: WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. NPDES renewal application received September 12, 2008. Permit issued November 14, 2008.

   Greensburg District Mining Office:  Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.

   26082804. Mon River Energy Corp. (P. O. Box 466, Brier Hill, PA 15415). Permit for a small noncoal surface mine, located in South Union Township, Fayette County, affecting 1.72 acres. Receiving stream:  Jennings Run. Application received August 13, 2008. Permit issued November 7, 2008.

   Moshannon District Mining Office:  186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.

   Final Bond Release

   08002803. Richard J. Robinson (1097 Chapman Lake Drive, Jermyn, PA 18433), noncoal mining operation in Stevens Township, Bradford County. Restoration of 5.0 acres completed. Receiving streams:  Cold Creek, tributary to Wyalusing Creek. Application received November 4, 2008. Final bond release:  November 7, 2008.

   08060815. Stephen L. Walter (R. R. 1, Box 39B, Sugar Run, PA 18846), noncoal mining operation in Stevens Township, Bradford County. Restoration of 2.0 acres completed. Receiving streams:  UNT to Cold Creek, tributary to Cold Creek. Application received October 15, 2008. Final bond release:  November 7, 2008.

   Pottsville District Mining Office:  5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.

   54070301. Rolling Rock Building Stone, Inc., (40 Rolling Rock Road, Boyertown, PA 19512), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County affecting 71.0 acres, receiving streams:  Bear Creek and UNT to Little Swatara Creek. Application received October 9, 2007. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   39870302C8 and NPDES Permit PA0594326. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, receiving stream:  Jordan Creek. Application received September 26, 2008. Renewal issued November 13, 2008.

   5878SM3C4 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595691. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County, receiving stream:  Stony Creek. Application received September 26, 2008. Renewal issued November 13, 2008.

   7373SM1C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595683. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County, receiving stream:  Stony Creek. Application received September 26, 2008. Renewal issued November 13, 2008.

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.

   21084159. John W. Gleim, Jr., Inc., 625 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013-1925, blasting activity permit issued for warehouse development in Dickinson and South Middleton Townships, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is February 15, 2099. Permit issued November 7, 2008.

   21084161. John W. Gleim, Jr., Inc., 625 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013-1925, blasting activity permit issued for trench and site development in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is August 15, 2009. Permit issued November 7, 2008.

   21084160. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201-9655, blasting activity permit issued for commercial development in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is November 3, 2009. Permit issued November 7, 2008.

   Moshannon District Mining Office:  186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.

   08084004. John Brainard (R. R. 1, Box 275, Kingsley, PA 18826), blasting for James Barrett well site located in Asylum Township, Bradford County. Permit issued November 17, 2008. Permit expires January 17, 2009.

   17084007. Swisher Contracting, Inc. (P. O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830), blasting on the Sportsman GFCC#-17-07-14 located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Permit issued November 13, 2008. Permit expires June 30, 2010.

   59084001. Conquest Seismic Services, Inc. (504 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845), seismic blasting located in Gaines Township, Tioga County. Permit issued November 13, 2008. Permit expires January 30, 2009.

   Pottsville District Mining Office:  5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.

   35084123. Resseguie Explosive Services, (1175 Avery Station Road, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for a single dwelling in Benton Township, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of November 30, 2008. Permit issued November 7, 2008.

   22084115. John W. Gleim, Jr., Inc., (625 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Keystone Perto in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of December 15, 2008. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   45084148. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Franklin Hill Acres in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of November 30, 2009. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   45084149. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Winona Lakes in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of November 30, 2009. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   45084150. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Wilderness Acres in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of November 30, 2009. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   45084151. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Shawnee Oakdale Subdivision in Smithfield and Middle Smithfield Townships, Monroe County with an expiration date of November 30, 2009. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   45084152. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Pocono Farms East in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of November 30, 2009. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   67084132. TJ Angelozzi, Inc., (7845 Kabik Court, Woodbine, MD 21797), construction blasting for Briarcliff Subdivision in Fairview Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2008. Permit issued November 10, 2008.

   40084123. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Baker Hughes Project in Wright Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of December 31, 2009. Permit issued November 12, 2008.

   52084121. Holbert Explosives, Inc., (237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for Milford Heights Development in Milford Township, Pike County with an expiration date of November 5, 2009. Permit issued November 12, 2008.

   15084004. Explo-Craft, Inc., (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting for Waltz Road Road Expansion in West Bradford Township, Chester County with an expiration date of November 15, 2009. Permit issued November 13, 2008.

   35084124. Austin Powder Company, (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for a pipeline in Falling Spring Development in Ransom Township, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of November 17, 2009. Permit issued November 13, 2008.

   36084113. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for a single dwelling in Rapho Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued November 14, 2008.

   36084114. Abel Construction Co., Inc., (P. O. Box 476, Mountville, PA 17554), construction blasting for the relocation of PA 896 in Strasburg Township and Strasburg Borough, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 28, 2009. Permit issued November 14, 2008.

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

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

   E22-531:  Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sharon Bass, 212 North Progress Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To replace 6.0 feet of 72.0-inch CMP and to extend the 72.0 inch CMP by an overall length of 60.0 feet in a UNT to Paxton Creek (WWF) and to provide bank stabilization to alleviate slope and building foundation degradation. The project is located at 212 North Progress Avenue (Harrisburg East, PA Quadrangle N:  7.1 inches; W:  13.1 inches, Latitude:  40° 17` 19"; Longitude:  76° 50` 38") in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County.

   E67-844:  Kenneth Martin, PhD, York College of Pennsylvania, Campus Operations, Miller Administration Building, 439 Country Club Road, York, PA 17403, Spring Garden Township, York County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To remove an existing pedestrian footbridge, then to construct and maintain a 48.0-inch by 76.0-inch by 40.0-foot elliptical concrete pipe culvert in a UNT to Tyler Run (WWF) (York, PA Quadrangle N:  13.2 inches; W:  15.0 inches, Latitude:  39° 56` 52"; Longitude:  76° 43` 55") along Springettsbury Avenue in Spring Garden Township, York County.

   E67-842:  Stone Ridge Development, 330 Dubs Church Road, Hanover, PA 17331, Brookside Heights, Penn Township, York County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To install and maintain a 65.0-foot long three-celled box culvert (2 cells 12.0 feet by 3.5 feet and one cell 10.0 feet by 5.0 feet) with associated utilities over a UNT to Oil Creek (WWF) (Hanover, PA Quadrangle N:  8.35; W:  12.45 inches, Latitude:  39° 47` 46.75"; Longitude:  76° 57` 51.66") for the purpose of constructing a 193 unit development called Brookside Heights. The project is located along Brookside Avenue just south of SR 116 in Penn Township, York County.

   E38-162:  Scott Werkheiser, Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority, 1610 Russell Road, Lebanon, PA 17046, North Annville Township, Lebanon County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To remove a 75.0-foot long by 15.0-foot wide by 2.0-foot deep vegetated gravel bar in a UNT to Swatara Creek (WWF) for the purpose of reducing stream bank erosion at a point just north of the intersection of Russell and Cedar Run Roads (Palmyra, PA Quadrangle N:  21.0"; W:  16.7", Latitude:  40° 21` 54"; Longitude:  76° 29` 39") in North Annville Township, Lebanon County. There are no proposed wetland impacts.

   E22-538:  ABBCO Real Properties, Linden Center Redevelopment, Attn:  James A. Nardo, P. O. Box 442, Hershey, PA 17033, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To remove an existing 700.0-foot long, 30.0-inch by 60.0-inch CMP and to install and maintain two 60.0-inch HDPE pipes enclosing a 700.0-foot long section of a UNT to the Susquehanna River (WWF) permanently impacting 0.011 acre of PEM wetland. The project is located north of the Harrisburg Pike (SR 0230) just east of the Harrisburg International Airport connector (SR 3032) (Steelton, PA Quadrangle N:  21.5 inches; W:  1.1 inches, Latitude:  40° 12` 03"; Longitude:  76° 45` 26") in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. The proposed improvements are for the redevelopment of what was previously the Olmstead Plaza. The wetland impact is considered de minimis and no mitigation is required.

   E01-274:  Joseph Myers, 160 Ram Drive, Hanover, PA 17331, Berwick Township, Adams County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To conduct various activities as follows:  

   1.  To construct and maintain a 9.58-foot by 4.08-foot by 72.0-foot long CMP arch culvert with a 6.0-inch depression, an 8.0-inch diameter water line, an 8.0-inch diameter sanitary sewer line and a 24.0-inch diameter stormsewer line in a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N:  16.10 inches; W:  0.52 inch, Latitude:  39° 50` 19"; Longitude:  77° 00` 13").

   2.  To construct and maintain a 9.58-foot by 4.08-foot by 67-foot long CMP arch culvert with a 6.0-inch depression, an 12.0-inch diameter water line and an 8.0-inch diameter sanitary sewer line in a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N:  16.27 inches; W:  0.30 inch, Latitude:  39° 50` 23"; Longitude:  77° 00` 08").

   3.  To construct and maintain a 76.0-inch by 48.0-inch by 80.0-foot long elliptical concrete pipe culvert with a 6.0-inch depression, an 8.0-inch diameter water line, an 8.0-inch diameter sanitary sewer line and a 24.0-inch diameter stormsewer line in a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N:  17.0 inches; W:  0.09 inch, Latitude  39° 50` 37"; Longitude:  77° 00` 02").

   4.  To relocate and maintain a 1,105.0-foot long stream channel of a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) (Hanover, PA Quadrangle N:  16.80 inches; W:  17.25 inches, Latitude:  39° 50` 33"; Longitude:  76° 59` 52").

   5.  To relocate and maintain an 850.0-foot long stream channel of a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N:  16.90 inches; W:  0.27 inch, Latitude:  39° 50` 35"; Longitude:  77° 00` 07").

   6.  To place and maintain fill in the floodway of a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) to construct a sewage pump station along the left bank and to construct and maintain a 24.0-inch diameter pipe culvert (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N:  16.05 inches; W:  0.80 inch, Latitude:  39° 50` 18"; Longitude:  77° 00` 21").

   7.  To construct and maintain an 18.0-inch diameter by 92.0-foot long RC pipe culvert with a 6.0-inch depression, an 8.0-inch diameter water line and an 8.0-inch diameter stormsewer line in a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N:  17.22 inches; W:  0.38 inch, Latitude:  39° 50` 43"; Longitude:  77° 01' 13'').

   8.  To construct and maintain a 24.0-inch diameter by 80.0-foot long RC pipe culvert with a 6.0-inch depression, an 8.0-inch diameter water line and an 18.0-inch diameter stormsewer line in a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N:  17.32 inches; W:  0.50 inch, Latitude:  39° 50` 43"; Longitude:  77° 00' 13'').

   9.  To construct and maintain a 6.0-inch diameter sanitary sewer line, an 8.0-inch diameter stormsewer line and a 12.0-inch diameter water line in a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N:  16.88 inches; W:  0.50 inch, Latitude:  39° 50` 35"; Longitude:  77° 00` 13").

   10.  To construct and maintain a 68.0-inch by 43.0-inch by 75.0-foot long elliptical concrete pipe culvert with a 6.0-inch depression and a 6.0-inch diameter water line in a UNT to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF) (Hanover, PA Quadrangle N:  16.0 inches; W:  17.54 inches, Latitude:  39° 50` 17"; Longitude:  76° 59` 60").

   All activities are related to the construction of a proposed housing development called Cambrian Hills located just east of Carlisle Pike (PA 94) about 0.5 mile from the Adams and York County line in Berwick Township, Adams County.

   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.

   E08-451. Ridgebury Township, 13278 Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA 16925. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit, in Ridgebury Township, Bradford County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Susquehanna River Basin District (Bentley Creek, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 56` 27.3"; W:  76° 42` 47.5").

   To construct and maintain a gravel access drive having a width of 20-feet and a length of 300-feet, 218-feet of which is located in the floodway. Gravel access drive shall be comprised of compacted subgrade, 6" of No. 3 coarse aggregate, 2" Department of Transportation DSA. Access drive will be at grade, no more than 1,500 cubic-feet of fill will be placed in the floodway to create the access drive, all of which is located along Bentley Creek, 1,000-feet south of the intersection of Berwick Turnpike and Bucks Creek Road (Bentley Creek, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 56` 27.3"; W:  76° 42` 47.5") in Ridgebury Township, Bradford County. This project proposes to have a minimal impact on Bentley Creek, which is designated a WWF and does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''

   E14-513. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 3023 Section A01 Bridge Replacement, in Worth Township, Centre County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (Port Matilda, PA Quadrangle N:  040° 49` 33"; W:  076° 06` 32").

   Construct and maintain a single span, composite prestressed spread box beam bridge, with integral abutments placed behind the existing abutments. The proposed bridge will have a span of 60 ft., a curb to curb width of 26 ft. and a skew of 32°. The proposed bridge will have a low chord elevation of 1,404.82 ft. This project proposes approximately a 30 ft. permanent impact to Laurel Run as a result of the bridge replacement and approximately 130 ft. (135 sq. ft.) impact as a result of the installation of R-8 Rip-Rap to stabilize the stream banks. The project is located on SR 3023, Segment 0090, Offset 0446-1046, over Laurel Run. Laurel Run is designated a Class A Wild Trout, HQ-CWF stream. This project does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

   E60-195. J & F Land Development Corporation, 247 Nikomahs Drive, Millmont, PA 17845. Residential Structure, in Hartley Township, Union County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (Weikert, PA Quadrangle 40° 51` 29.5" N; 77°15` 19.8" W).

   To:  1) remove a 40 foot by 16-foot at grade house and carport from the 100-year floodway; 2) construct and maintain an elevated, on piers, 71-foot 2-inch by 45-foot house, an attached 31-foot 4-inch by 18-foot deck (both having a finished floor elevation of 668.8 feet) and one associated staircase that projects into the 100-year flood way of Penns Creek located a few feet downstream of the old house and 1,040 feet west on Nikomahs Drive from Creek Road. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''

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

   E02-1580. County of Allegheny Department of Public Works, 501 County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. To operate and maintain the existing multispan railroad Riverton Bridge in the City of Duquesne and City of McKeesport in Allegheny County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (McKeesport, PA Quadrangle N:  19.4 inches; W:  13.6 inches, Latitude:  40° 21` 25"; Longitude:  79° 50` 50"). To operate and maintain the existing multispan railroad bridge (Riverton Bridge) located over the Monongahela River (WWF); to remove the existing tracks, catwalk and to construct and maintain a new 12-ft. wide pedestrian deck and side railing on the existing 14-ft. wide bridge deck across the remaining span. The project is for the converting the bridge to a walking, hiking and biking trail as part for the Great Allegheny Passage Trail. The project is located approximately 1,000-ft. downstream of the McKeesport Duquesne Bridge.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

   Central Office:  Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105.

   D65-204EA. Leo Altimus, 108 Altimus Drive, Boliovar, PA 15923. Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District.

   Project proposes to breach and remove Altimus Dam across Hendricks Creek (TSF) for the purpose of restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The project will restore approximately 100 feet of stream channel. The dam is located approximately 3,000 feet south of the intersection of SR1011 (Midget Camp Road) and SR1006 (Creek Road) (Wilpen, PA Quadrangle Latitude:  40° 21` 42"; Longitude:  79° 08` 12").

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

   The following Erosion and Sediment Control (ESCP) Permits have been issued.

   Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and the Administrative Agency Law, (2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A), 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 AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.

   If individuals want to challenge this action, individual appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. Individuals do not need a lawyer 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. If individuals cannot afford a lawyer, individuals may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board, (717) 787-3483, for more information.

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


ESCP-0808803 Fortuna Energy, Inc.
Tracy Gregory
337 Daniel Zenker Drive
Horseheads, NY 14845
Bradford County Troy and Granville Townships UNT to North Branch Towanda Creek
CWF
ESCP-5908801 Fortuna Energy, Inc.
Tracy Gregory
337 Daniel Zenker Drive
Horseheads, NY 14845
Tioga County Jackson Township Tioga River
CWF

STORAGE TANKS

SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS


The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Waste Management, Director, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.

SSIP Permit No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity
08-62-004 United Refining Company
15 Bradley Street
Warren, PA 16365-3299
Attn:  Michael S. Roudybush
Warren City of Warren 1 AST storing Ethanol 2,121,000 gallons


SPECIAL NOTICES

Public Hearing for NPDES Permit No. PAI026608001; Proposed Mehoopany Wind Farm Project, in Eaton, Forkston, Mehoopany, Noxen and Washington Townships, Wyoming County

   On October 31, 2008, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) received an administratively complete NPDES Permit application package for the proposed Mehoopany Wind Farm Project, located in Eaton, Forkston, Mehoopany, Noxen and Washington Townships, Wyoming County.

   The Department will hold a public hearing to accept comment on the documentation and plans associated with the Individual NPDES Permit Application No. PAI026608001 for the discharge of stormwater from construction activities to:  

Stone Run--HQ-CWF
Kasson Brook--HQ-CWF
South Branch Roaring Run--CWF
Roaring Run--CWF
Newton Run--HQ-CWF
Sugar Hollow Creek--HQ-CWF
Bowman's Creek--HQ-CWF
Hettesheimer Run--HQ-CWF
York Run--HQ-CWF
Bowman Hollow--HQ-CWF

   The public hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Triton Hose Company No. 1, located at 108 West Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 by the Watershed Management Program, Permitting and Technical Services Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.

   The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Mehoopany Wind Farm Hearing, Department of Environmental Protection, Watershed Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the hearing. The Department requests that individuals limit their testimony to 10 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. PAI026608001 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 Christine Domashinski at (570) 826-2511 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department can meet their needs.

   The NPDES permit application documentation and plans are available for review at the Wyoming County Conservation District Office, One Hollowcrest Complex, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, (570) 836-2589 and/or the Department Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA (570) 826-2511. For further information, contact Mark Carmon of the Department's Northeast Regional Office at (570) 826-2511.

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

   Act 181 Notification:  Delta Mining, Inc. PBF 56763022.1 Mine Drainage Treatment Project; Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. The site is located on Bureau of Forestry lands. The work will include installation of a 4 inch pipeline (and/or ditchline) approximately 500 feet in length to divert mine drainage into an existing treatment system. This project issues on November 14, 2008, and bids will be opened on December 2, 2008. A mandatory prebid meeting will be conducted at the site on November 26, 2008; call for time and directions. Bid documents will be available after November 14, 2008, and at the prebid meeting. Bidders must obtain a Coal Mining License to qualify for the final award as per 25 Pa. Code § 86.189. Bid proposals shall be submitted to Attn:  Malcolm Crittenden, DEP, 286 Industrial Park, Ebensburg, PA 15931. For more information call, Malcolm Crittenden at (814) 472-1900 or mcrittende@State.pa.us.

   Knox District Mining Office:  P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Brush Run, Gathers Run and Reid Run Watersheds in Clarion County

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding public meetings to discuss and accept comments on proposed TMDLs for the Brush Run, Gathers Run and Reids Run Watersheds in Clarion County. The meetings will be held on December 16, 2008, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Knox District Office in Knox, PA. The proposed TMDLs were developed in accordance with the requirements of The Clean Water Act, section 303(d). Two stream segments in the Brush Run Watershed and one segment in both the Gathers and Reids Run Watersheds have been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals and depressed pH. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded
49502 Brush Run 2.6
49508 UNT Brush Run 1.1
49524 Gathers Run 1.0
49530 Reids Run 3.40

   The proposed plans provide calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter Criterion value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/ Dissolved
Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable
Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable
Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable
pH 6.0 to 9.0 NA

   The primary pollutant source for these watersheds is abandoned mine workings. These watersheds were heavily mined for coal in the late 19th century and mining continues on a smaller scale today. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations which are established for permitted point sources.

   The TMDLs were developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDLs.

   The TMDLs set allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the Watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over a 2 year period.

   The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDLs are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDLs and an information sheet, contact Ely Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Mining Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191. E-mail will be received at eheferle@state.pa.us. Directions to the Knox District Office can also be obtained by contacting this address.

   The proposed TMDLs for the Brush Run, Gathers Run and Reids Run Watersheds can be accessed through the Department's web site www.dep.state.pa.us by typing ''TMDL'' in the DEP Keyword field and clicking GO.

   Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 29, 2009. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Monday December 15, 2008. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDLs, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

   Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 797-1191 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

   Moshannon District Mining Office:  186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.

   Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., GFCC No. 14-07-01, Ridge Operation, Rush Township, Centre County (Trout Run to Moshannon Creek--Upper West Branch Watershed):  A no-cost construction contract has been awarded to Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., that will result in the reclamation of approximately 22.6 acres of abandoned mine land, the reclamation of 2,150-feet of abandoned highwall and the daylighting and reclamation of 20.2 acres of abandoned deep mines. The site will be reclaimed and regraded to approximate original contour. Alkaline addition in the form of waste lime will be added to the mining area. A total of 30,700 tons of alkaline waste lime will placed on the site. The estimated value of the reclamation work is $298,200 which will be done at no cost to the Commonwealth. The site is located just north of Sandy Ridge on lands formerly mined and subsequently abandoned by Blair Brothers Coal Company (deep mine) in the early 1900s and Dugan Coal Mining Company (surface mine) in the late 1940s. Blasting has been approved as part of the reclamation activities. Refuse reprocessing is prohibited at the site.

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Glade Run Watershed in Fayette County

   Greensburg District Mining Office:  Armbrust Building, RR2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on January 14, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 888 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. One stream segment of Glade Run has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded
38205 Glade Run 3.4

   The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese) and pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter Criterion value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/ Dissolved
Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable
Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable
Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable
pH 6.0 to 9.0 NA

   The primary pollutant source for the Watershed is abandoned mine workings. This Watershed was heavily mined for coal in the 20th century. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations, which are made to permitted point sources.

   The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a dataset based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.

   The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the Watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected from 2000--2008.

   The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Jennifer Orr at (717) 772-5670 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Rachel Carson State Office Building, 10th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. E-mail will be received at jeorr@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact.

   The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's web site at www.dep.state.pa.us (PA Keyword:  TMDL).

   Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 23, 2009. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2009. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Redstone Creek, Fayette County

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on Friday, December 12, 2008, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Uniontown District Office, 100 New Salem Road, Uniontown, PA 15401 to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. One stream segment of Redstone Creek has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded
39931 Redstone Creek 10.2

   The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese), acidity and suspended solids while maintaining levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter Criterion value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/ Dissolved
Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable
Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable
Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable
pH 6.0 to 9.0 NA

   The primary pollutant source for the Watershed is abandoned mine workings. This Watershed was heavily mined for coal in the 20th century. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations, which are made to permitted point sources.

   The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a dataset based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.

   The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the Watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected from 1995--2007.

   The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Scott Heidel at (717) 787-1421 between 7:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Rachel Carson State Office Building, 10th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. E-mail will be received at scheidel@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact.

   The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's web site at www.dep.state.pa.us (PA Keyword:  TMDL).

   Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 16, 2009. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Susquehanna River in Luzerne and Columbia Counties

   Pottsville District Mining Office:  5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on December 9, 2008, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790 to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. One stream segment of the Susquehanna River has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded
6685 Susquehanna River 20

   The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese) and pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter Criterion value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/ Dissolved
Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable
Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable
Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable
pH 6.0 to 9.0 NA

   The primary pollutant source for the Watershed is abandoned mine workings. This Watershed was heavily mined for coal in the 20th century. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations, which are made to permitted point sources.

   The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a dataset based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.

   The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the Watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected from 1995--2007.

   The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Jennifer Orr at (717) 772-5670 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Rachel Carson State Office Building, 10th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. E-mail will be received at jeorr@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact.

   The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's web site at www.dep.state.pa.us (PA Keyword:  TMDL).

   Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 16, 2009. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-2156. Filed for public inspection November 28, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]



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