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PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on applications received under the Safe Drinking Water Act for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Operations Permit issued to Great Spring Waters of America, Inc., 405 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031, PWS ID 3396420, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, on July 9, 2002, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit N/A.
Operations Permit issued to Great Spring Waters of America, Inc., 405 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031, PWS ID 3396420, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, on July 11, 2002, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit N/A.
Operations Permit issued to Henry Biernacki, 125 Wilson Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817, PWS ID 2451002, Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, on July 11, 2002, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit 4500507.
Operations Permit issued to Municipal Authority of the Borough of Minersville, Two East Sunbury Street, Minersville, PA 17954, PWS ID 3540035, Cass Township, Schuylkill County, on July 12, 2002, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit Minor Amendment to PWS ID 3540035.
Operations Permit issued to Virazon Properties, Inc., TTV-6, Factoryville, PA 18419, PWS ID 2400052, Dallas Township, Luzerne County, on July 11, 2002, for the operation of facilities under Construction Permit 4088532.
Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. Minor Amendment. Public Water Supply.
Applicant Consumers Pennsylvania
Water Co.
204 East Sunbury Street
Shamokin, PA 17872-4849
Township Coal Township County Northumberland Type of Facility PWS--approval to operate lime feeding equipment at the Bear Gap Filtration Plant Permit to Operate
IssuedJuly 17, 2002 Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. 2002502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Cambridge Area Joint
Authority
161 Carringer St.
Cambridge Springs, PA 16404
Borough or Township Cambridge Township County Crawford Type of Facility Consecutive water system to Cambridge Springs Borough (purchased surface water). Consulting Engineer Hill Engineering
8 Gibson St.
North East, PA 16428
Permit to Construct Issued July 23, 2002 Operations Permit issued to Bessemer Borough, 201 1/2 East Poland Avenue, P. O. Box 789, Bessemer, PA 16112, PWS ID 6370003, Bessemer Borough, Lawrence County on July 18, 2002, for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit 3791502-MA1.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Actions taken on applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 842, No. 365) (35 P. S. §§ 631--641) relating to the acquisition of rights to divert waters of this Commonwealth.
Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WA 10-913B, Water Allocation, Connoquenessing Borough Authority, P. O. Box 215, Connoquenessing, PA 16027. The Department grants a subsidiary water allocation permit to Connoquenessing Borough Authority, Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, to increase purchase to 254,500 gpd from the Pennsylvania American Water Company--Butler. This action will provide adequate supply for current number of services and the projected growth over the 25-year request. Permit issued July 19, 2002.
SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT PLAN APPROVAL
Plan Approvals Granted under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1--750.20a).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Plan Location:
Borough or
TownshipBorough or Township
AddressCounty Upper Milford Township Box 210
Zionsville, PA 18068Lehigh Plan Description: The approved plan provides for a small flow treatment facility to repair a malfunctioning cesspool which serves the single family residence on a 3.0 acre tract. The proposed treatment facility will include a two-compartment septic tank with a Zabel® filter on the tank outlet, an Eco-flow® peat filter and an ultraviolet radiation disinfection unit. The discharge will be to an unnamed stream channel tributary to Liebert Creek. The proposed development is located on Main Road West, Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 2
The following final 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 final reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site where 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.
For further information concerning the final report, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of a final report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following final reports:
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Former Penn Fuel Gas, Lewistown Borough, Mifflin County. Corporate Environmental Solutions LLC, 260 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, on behalf of PPL Gas Utilities Corporation, Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a risk assessment concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals, BTEX, PAHs, phenol compounds and cyanide. The site is being remediated to meet the Site Specific standard.
Hao Van Nguyen Residence, Borough of New Holland, Lancaster County. RETTEW Associates, Inc., 3020 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603, on behalf of Hao Van Nguyen, 35 North Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557 and Richard T. Wimer, 431 Springville Road, Quarryville, PA 17566, resubmitted a final report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with PHCs. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to the Statewide Health standard.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Stackpole Center, Northeast Area, 210 Stackpole St., St. Marys, PA 15857, Elk County. Hydrosystems Management Inc. has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of Stackpole Center, Northeast Area contaminated with PCBs, lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs, PAHs and solvents. The Final Report was approved. Final report demonstrated attainment of the Site Specific Standards and was approved by the Department on July 2, 2002.
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) requires the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its 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. 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. A cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. 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. 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 under 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 listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following final reports:
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Enola Railyard Greenhouse Area, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. ENSR International, One Chatham Center, Suite 900, 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3443, on behalf of Pennsylvania Lines LLC, Three Commercial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510-9241 and Consolidated Rail Corporation, Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-1416, submitted a final report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with PCBs, lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs, PAHs and solvents. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on May 31, 2002.
UGI Utilities, Inc. Lebanon Service Building, City of Lebanon, Lebanon County. EPSYS Corporation, 1414 North Cameron Street, Suite A, Harrisburg, PA 17103, on behalf of UGI Utilities, Inc., P. O. Box 12677, Reading, PA 19612, submitted a final report concerning the remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX, PAHs and PHCs. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Site-Specific Standard and was approved by the Department on June 18, 2002.
Caterpillar Inc. Area C, Springettsbury Township, York County. Earth Tech, Inc., 2 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (on behalf of Caterpillar Inc., 100 N.E. Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61629) submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with lead, PCBs, heavy metals, BTEX, PAHs, PHCs and solvents. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on June 24, 2002.
Wawa Store 274, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 410 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 110, Exton, PA 19341, on behalf of Wawa, Inc., 260 West Baltimore Pike, Wawa, PA 19063, submitted a final report concerning the remediation of site groundwater contaminated with solvents. The final report demonstrated attainment of the background standard and was approved by the Department on July 5, 2002.
Lancaster County Central Park Shuts Environmental Library, West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. Alternative Environmental Solutions, 930 Pointview Avenue, Suite B, Ephrata, PA 17522, on behalf of Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation, 950 Eshelman Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17602-1206, submitted a final report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with BTEX and PHCs. The final report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health standard and was approved by the Department on July 18, 2002.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Actions on applications for Hazardous Waste Transporter License received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and regulations to transport hazardous waste.
Central Office: Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, P. O. Box 8471, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8471.
Hazardous Waste Transporter License Renewed
Superior Special Services, Inc., 1275 Mineral Springs Drive, Port Washington, WI 53074. License No. PA-AH S197. Effective July 19, 2002.
Radiac Research Corp., 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211. License No. PA-AH S007. Effective July 19, 2002.
Hazardous Waste Transporter License Voluntarily Terminated
MSE Environmental, Inc., 800 W. Verdulera Street, Camarillo, CA 93010. License No. PA-AH 0499. Effective January 1, 2002.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Permit renewed under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 100758. The Harrisburg Authority, Suite 104, One Keystone Plaza, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Harrisburg City, Dauphin County. The permit renewal is for the Harrisburg Materials, Energy, Recycling and Recovery Facility. The permit was approved by Southcentral Regional Office on June 28, 2002.
Persons interested in reviewing the general permit may contact John Krueger, Program Manager, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 603359. Associated Products Co., 2 East Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-2756, Warrington Township, York County. This permit has been revoked at the request of the permittee for a site in York County. The permit was revoked by the Southcentral Regional Office on July 18, 2002.
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; Contact: Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
GP10-36-03114C: NCR Corp. (1160 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552) on July 18, 2002, for operation of nonheatset web offset lithographic printing presses under GP10 in Mount Joy Borough, Lancaster 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, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Contact: Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (610) 832-6242.
09-0050A: Better Materials Corp. (852 Swamp Road, Penns Park, PA 18943) on July 17, 2002, for operation of a batch asphalt plant in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County.
46-0036E: Visteon SYS LLC (2750 Morris Road, Lansdale, PA 19446) on July 18, 2002, for operation of Selective Solder No. 9 in Worcester Township, Montgomery County.
09-0050B: Better Materials Corp. (852 Swamp Road, Penns Park, PA 18943) on July 18, 2002, for operation of a batch asphalt plant in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County.
15-0018A: Wyeth Ayerst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (31 Morehall Road, Frazer, PA 19355) on July 19, 2002, for operation of three combustion engines in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
ER-36-05117: Dart Container Corp. of PA (110 Pitney Road, Lancaster, PA 17602) on July 15, 2002, for emission reduction credits at its Pitney Road facility in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County.
38-03039: Martin's Wood Products (650 Houtztown Road, Myerstown, PA 17067) on July 17, 2002, for installation of a wood furniture finishing system in Jackson Township, Lebanon County.
ER-44-02001: Standard Steel, Division of Freedom Forge (500 North Walnut Street, Burnham, PA 17009-1698) on July 18, 2002, for emission reduction credits at its facility in Burnham Borough, Mifflin County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
03-218A: DLR Mining, Inc. (3065 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701) on July 16, 2002, to allow operation of Caterpillar Diesel Engine and Vibratory Screen at Triple K No. 1 Deep Mine in Burrell Township, Armstrong 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, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Contact: Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (610) 832-6242.
23-0001O: Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) (Delaware Avenue and Green Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061) on July 18, 2002, for operation of Tower TA-8 in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County.
46-0036D: Visteon SYS LLC (2750 Morris Road, Lansdale, PA 19446) on July 22, 2002, for operation of Wave Solder No. 12 in Worcester Township, Montgomery County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Contact: Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
67-02004: P. H. Glatfelter Co. (228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362) on July 15, 2002, for construction of three power boilers controlled by an electrostatic precipitator, a lime calciminer controlled by a Venturi scrubber and a softwood fiber line and causticizing area controlled by a regenerative thermal oxidizer in Spring Grove Borough, York County. This plan approval was extended.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Contact: David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
08-322-001D: Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority (P. O. Box 10, Burlington, PA 18814) on July 16, 2002, for operation of a landfill gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engine on a temporary basis until November 13, 2002, as well as to extend a deadline for the performance of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and nonmethane organic compound stack testing on the engine until November 4, 2002, at the Northern Tier Landfill in West Burlington Township, Bradford County. This plan approval was extended.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
65-858A: American Video Glass Co. (777 Technology Drive, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666) on July 12, 2002, for construction of two funnel lehrs in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County. This plan approval was extended.
Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; Contact: Mark Wayner, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
56-00262: Mostoller Landfill, Inc. (7095 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501) on June 11, 2002, for operation of their municipal solid waste landfill in Somerset and Brothersvalley Townships, Somerset County. This source is defined as a Title V facility and is subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
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; Contact: Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.
36-05087: Morgan Corp. (One Morgan Way, Morgantown, PA 19543) on July 16, 2002, for operation of a truck body manufacturing facility in Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County.
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, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Contact: Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (610) 832-6242.
09-00027: Fres Co. Systems USA, Inc. (3005 State Road, Telford, PA 18969) for a minor modification to allow temporary connection of Press 201 to REECHO thermal oxidizer while HES thermal oxidizer is shutdown during maximum of 20-day maintenance period at existing facility in Hilltown Township, Bucks County.
09-00005: 3M Co. (2201 Green Lane, Bristol, PA 19007) for a minor modification for Emission Reduction Credits from the permanent shut down of two coating lines at the existing facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. Numerous other VOC and HAP emitting sources are no longer in operation at the facility, including the coating lines, mixers, blenders, storage tanks and parts washers.
23-0067: Alloy Surfaces Co., Inc. (121 North Commerce Drive, Chester Township, PA 19014) on July 18, 2002, for caustic bath line in Chester Township, Delaware County.
09-00009: Webcraft LLC (4371 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA, 18914) for a minor modification to incorporate changes approved under the minor modification of the facility's Title V Operating Permit in New Britain Township, Bucks County. The facility's major emission points include offset and flexographic presses. The amended Title V operating permit will not contain any additional monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Contact: Michael Safko, Facilities Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2531.
39-00051: Jaindl's Turkey Farm (3150 Coffeetown Road, Orefield, PA 18069) administratively amended on June 30, 2002, to incorporate the requirements of Plan Approval No. 39-302-168 for their facility in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit was originally issued on December 4, 2001.
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); 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 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
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
03980108 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202371. Stitt Coal Co., Inc., R. R. 1, Box 197A, Ford City, PA 16226. Permit revised to delete 165.2 acres from the Surface Mining Permit area at an existing bituminous surface auger mine with noncoal mining site located in Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, affecting 24.6 acres. Receiving stream: Garretts Run. Application received March 25, 2002. Permit revision issued July 16, 2002.
McMurray District Mining Office: 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 941-7100.
63831302. NPDES Permit PA0213608, Eighty-Four Mining Company (P. O. Box 355, Eighty Four, PA 15330), to revise the permit for Mine 84 in Somerset Township, Washington County to add permit and subsidence control plan acres, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed 7,204, SCP Acres Proposed 7,310, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued July 10, 2002.
32961302. NPDES Permit PA0214949, Senate Coal Mines, Inc. (One Energy Place, Suite 5100, Latrobe, PA 15650), to revise the permit for the Ondo Mine in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County to add 20.9 acres for a haul road and parking lot, Surface Acres Proposed 20.9, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, Farrier Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued July 15, 2002.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
03010407 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250040. Stitt Coal Co., Inc., R. R. 1, Box 197A, Ford City, PA 16226. Permit revised to add 165.2 acres to the Surface Mining Permit area at an existing noncoal surface mine located in Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, affecting 251.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Garretts Run. Application received March 25, 2002. Permit revision issued July 16, 2002.
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
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
15024024. Cumberland Valley Drilling & Blasting (6820 Wertzville Road, Enola, PA 17025), construction blasting in East Whiteland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of September 30, 2002. Permit issued July 15, 2002.
21024039. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in Hampden Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of September 15, 2002. Permit issued July 15, 2002.
28024022. Charles E. Brake Co., Inc. (6450 Lincoln Way West, St. Thomas, PA 17252), construction blasting in Greene Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of July 31, 2003. Permit issued July 15, 2002.
28024023. Charles E. Brake Co., Inc. (6450 Lincoln Way West, St. Thomas, PA 17252), construction blasting in Guilford Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of March 31, 2003. Permit issued July 15, 2002.
36024071. Norman Caraham, Inc. (19406 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602), construction blasting in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of July 31, 2006. Permit issued July 16, 2002.
36024074. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Bowmansville, PA 17507-0189), construction blasting in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of July 31, 2007. Permit issued July 16, 2002.
38024018. Conewago Enterprises, Inc. (660 Edgegrove Road, Hanover, PA 17331), construction blasting in Bethel Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of September 30, 2002. Permit issued July 16, 2002.
36024073. Brubacher Excavating, Inc. (825 Reading Road, P. O. Box 528, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of July 31, 2003. Permit issued July 16, 2002.
23024008. Explo-Craft, Inc. (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting in Bethel Township, Delaware County with an expiration date of February 2, 2003. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
09024023. Blooming Glen Contractors (P. O. Box 391, Blooming Glen, PA 18911) and ExploTech/AEEI (401 West High Street, Suite 102, Pottstown, PA 19464), construction blasting in Hilltown Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of December 4, 2002. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
09024022. Rock Work, Inc. (1257 DeKalb Pike, R. D. 2, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting in Warrington Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of November 4, 2002. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
45024047. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of June 23, 2003. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
46024037. Brubacher Excavating, Inc. (825 Reading Road, P. O. Box 528, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of August 7, 2003. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
36024075. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting in Manor Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 30, 2003. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
36024076. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 30, 2003. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
36024077. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 30, 2003. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
22024008. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in Derry Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of July 31, 2003. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
06024034. Labrador Construction (P. O. Box 1379, Marshalls Creek, PA 18335), construction blasting in Kutztown Borough, Berks County with an expiration date of February 28, 2003. Permit issued July 18, 2002.
38024019. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting in South Annville Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of January 31, 2003. Permit issued July 19, 2002.
36024079. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting in Rapho Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 31, 2003. Permit issued July 19, 2002.
52024017. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting in Lehman Township, Pike County with an expiration date of June 26, 2003. Permit issued July 19, 2002.
21024037. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting in Penn Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of January 31, 2003. Permit issued July 19, 2002.
36024078. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of July 31, 2004. Permit issued July 19, 2002.
09024024. Allan A. Myers, L. P. (P. O. Box 98, Worcester, PA 19490), construction blasting in Buckingham Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of August 19, 2002. Permit issued July 19, 2002.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.
18024002. Jones & Frank Corporation, 102 Royal Oak Court, Greer, SC 29650 for construction blasting, located in Porter Township, Clinton County, with an expected duration of 3 days. Permit issued July 17, 2002.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
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(a)).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department certifies that the construction and operation herein 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 may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
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 Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description).
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certifications
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E66-128. Northmoreland Township, 143 Creamery Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Northmoreland Township, Wyoming County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain an open-bottom, aluminum arch culvert having a span of 22.25 feet and underclearance of 6.6 feet in Whitelock Creek. The project is located along Township Road T326 (Schoonover Road), approximately 0.6 mile northeast of the intersection of SR 2003 and SR 2005 (Center Moreland, PA Quadrangle N: 6.4 inches; W: 5.2 inches).
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E14-413. American Philatelic Society, 100 Oakwood Avenue, State College, PA 16801. American Philatelic Society Research Library, in Bellefonte Borough, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 6.2 inches; W: 4.6 inches).
To: (1) construct and maintain a 12-inch diameter stormwater outfall with its associated concrete endwall to Spring Creek for water that historically entered the creek by overland flow; (2) daylight and maintain an existing spring fed channel by removing a 75-foot long 72-inch diameter corrugated pipe and regrading the channel up to a 36-inch pipe section; (3) construct and maintain an 18-foot by 6-foot private pedestrian bridge over the new section of the channel; (4) construct and maintain an 18-inch diameter outfall with its associated concrete endwall to the spring fed channel for stormwater that historically entered the channel by overland flow; and (5) regrade and pave around the buildings for stormwater management; all of which are located immediately east of the confluence of Spring Creek and Logan Branch. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E14-421. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 3006 Section A02 Buffalo Run bridge replacement, in Benner Township, Centre County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 22.1 inches; W: 14.4 inches).
To remove an existing structure and construct and maintain a 42 foot by 28 foot prestressed concrete adjacent box beam bridge on a skew of 75° in Buffalo Run located 0.5 mile northwest of the intersection of SR 0550 and SR 3006 along SR 3006, in Benner Township, Centre County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E19-227. Town of Bloomsburg, 201 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Placement of fill, in the Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bloomsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 0.1 inch; W: 8.7 inches).
To construct and maintain approximately 165,000 cubic yards of Stabil-Fill on 21 acres, averaging about 5 feet in depth covered by 1 foot of topsoil, over a 23.17 acre small industrial development site at the Keystone Opportunity Zone in the floodplain of the Susquehanna River located at the end of Patterson Drive approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of Patterson Drive with Old Berwick Road in the Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County.
E53-376. Kettle Creek Watershed Association, HCR 62, Box 157A, Renovo, PA 17764. Stream Bank Stabilization--Headgate, in Stewardson Township, Potter County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Tamarack, PA Quadrangle N: 10.0 inches; W: 6.0 inches).
To construct, operate and maintain 11 rock J-hook structures and 4 cross-vanes structures in the channel of Kettle Creek to stabilize 3,000 feet of stream bank. Construction and maintenance of the rock structures shall be conducted during stream low flow conditions. Since Kettle Creek is a TSF, no construction or future maintenance work shall be conducted on the rock structures between March 31 and June 15 without prior written permission from the Fish and Boat Commission. The project is located along the eastern right-of-way of SR 0144 at the confluence of Kettle Creek and Headgate Hollow Run. This permit also authorizes the construction, operation, maintenance and removal of a temporary wetland and stream crossings that will temporarily impact 500 square feet of wetland. All temporary stream and wetland crossings shall be constructed of clean rock that is free of fines. Temporary wetland crossings shall be constructed upon a geosynthetic material or matting that will facilitate removal. Upon project completion, all temporary structures shall be removed and the disturbed areas restored to original contours and elevations.
E59-427. Martin Balada, 152 Shreve Avenue, Barrington, NJ, 03007. Balada Crossing, in Middlebury Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle N: 19.2 inches; W: 10.7 inches).
To construct, operate and maintain a single span private use bridge crossing with a span of 60 linear feet and an underclearance of 6 feet. This crossing will be supported by concrete abutments and will be located immediately upstream of the existing ford which will remain for heavy vehicular traffic only. This project is located on the south side of SR 249, 0.3 mile east of T-613 (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle, N: 19.2 inches, W: 10.7 inches) Middlebury Township, Tioga County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E20-517, City of Meadville, 984 Water Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Porter Street Pedestrian Bridge, in the City of Meadville, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Meadville, PA Quadrangle N: 2.3 inches; W: 1.9 inches).
To remove the existing Porter Street pedestrian bridge and to construct and maintain a steel truss pedestrian bridge having an approximate clear span of 135 feet and an underclearance of 42 feet across Mill Run (WWF) at Porter Street north of Walnut Street.
E24-222, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, Moshannon State Forest District 9, R. R. 1 Box 184, Penfield, PA 15849-0184. Quehanna Trail across Sullivan Run, in Benezette Township, Elk County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Weedville, PA Quadrangle N: 2.9 inches; W: 3.5 inches).
To construct and maintain a hiking trail bridge having a span of 40 feet and an under clearance of 7 feet and constructed of three 8 inch I-beams as stringers and pressure treated lumber decking and handrails on the Quehanna Trail across Sullivan Run. The bridge will be located on the Quehanna Trail adjacent to the Quehanna Highway (SR 2004) approximately 1,400 feet southeast of the intersection of the Quehanna Highway (SR 2004) and Medix Grade Road.
E42-292, Minard Run Oil Company, P. O. Box 18, 609 South Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701. Minard Run Oil Company Gas Line, in Bradford Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain an approximately 11,000 feet long, 6-inch diameter plastic natural gas pipeline to gather natural gas from new and existing wells owned by the Minard Run Oil Company. The project includes the crossing (by trenching) of the following EV streams in Bradford Township, McKean County described in the application: unnamed tributary to Minard Run (N41°53`48"; W78°34`32"), unnamed tributary to Minard Run (N41°53`38", W78°34`57") and Minard Run (N41°53`12"; W78°36`6").
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 02-1336. Filed for public inspection August 2, 2002, 9:00 a.m.]
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