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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-348a

[32 Pa.B. 1230]

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WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS

CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER APPLICATIONS UNDER THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW

PART II PERMITS

   The following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). The applications are listed in two categories. Section I lists all municipal and industrial permits and Section II lists oil and gas related permit applications.

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

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

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


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

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

   WQM Permit No. 0690411, Amendment 02-1, Sewerage, Joint Municipal Authority of Wyomissing Valley, 701 Old Wyomissing Road, Reading, PA 19611-1513. This proposed facility is located in Reading Township, Berks County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/Installation of a new influent mechanical fine screening device and the addition of an influent screen dumpster building.

   WQM Permit No. 3602404, Sewerage, Paradise Township Sewer Authority, 196 Blackhorse Road, Paradise, PA 17562. This proposed facility is located in Paradise Township, Lancaster County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a sanitary sewer system and pumping station to serve Phase 2 of the Harristown Area.

   WQM Permit No. 3402201, Industrial Waste, David Deamer, Deamer Trucking, R. R. 5, Box 344, Mifflintown, PA 17059. This proposed facility is located in Walker Township, Juniata County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization for the operation of producing landscaping mulch.

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

   Application No. 0202201, Industrial Waste, Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC, 4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146. Application for the construction and operation of an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility to serve Units 3--5 located in Springdale Township, Allegheny County.

   Application No. 0202403, Sewerage, Timothy Cook, 1208 Highman Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh PA 15205. Application for the construction and operation of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant to serve the Cook Residence located in Findlay Township, Allegheny County.

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

   WQM Permit No 2502404, Sewerage, Black Interests Limited Partnership SRSTP, 400 French Street, Erie, PA 16507. This proposed facility is located in Franklin Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No 4302407, Sewerage, Richard H. Craig, 1640 Mercer-Grove City Road, Mercer, PA 16137. This proposed facility is located in Findley Township, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No 1002405, Sewerage, Ralph J. and Terri N. Sterzinger, 201 Gudekunst Road, Zelienople, PA 16063. This proposed facility is located in Jackson Township, Butler County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No 6202402, Sewerage, James Sturdevant, 2056 Conewango Avenue, Warren, PA 16365. This proposed facility is located in Glade Township, Warren County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No 2002401, Sewerage, Jimmie A. Smith, 9 Mimosa Trail, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. This proposed facility is located in Vernon Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No. 6102401, Sewerage, Borough of Rouseville, 8 Main Street, Box 317, Rouseville, PA 16344-0317. This proposed facility is located in Borough of Rouseville, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the replacement of the existing ejector station with a submersible triplex pump station.

   WQM Permit No. 1002406, Sewerage, Cornerstone Manufactured Home Community, 2700 Mount Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw, PA 15116. This proposed facility is located in Franklin Township, Butler County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction and operation of a sewage treatment facility to serve a residential and commercial community.

   WQM Permit No. 2702401, Sewerage, Jenks Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 436, 2 Pine Street, Marienville, PA 16239. This proposed facility is located in Jenks Township, Forest County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the installation of a belt filter press at the Marienville Wastewater Treatment Plant.


II.  Oil and Gas Management Permit Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

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

   WQM Permit No. 6501201, Industrial Waste, Beldon & Blake Corporation, 22811 Titusville Road, Pleasantville, PA 16341. This proposed facility is located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construct and operate an industrial wastewater treatment facility for the treatment and discharge of groundwater from Coal Bed Methane wells.


NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit

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

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

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.

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

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

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

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

   Monroe County Conservation District: 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, (570) 629-3060.

NPDES
No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Receiving
Water/Use
PAS10S110 The Empire Organization
c/o Anthony P. Maula
1 Empire Plaza
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Monroe County
Pocono Township
Cranberry Creek
HQ-CWF

   Lackawanna County Conservation District:  300 Old Plank Road, Mayfield, PA 18433, (570) 281-9495.

NPDES
No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Receiving
Water/Use
PAS10N034 Roger Altermier
R. R. 1, Box 30
Greentown, PA 18426
Lackawanna County
Madison Township
Wallenpaupack Creek
(Potter Creek)
HQ-CWF

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

NPDES
No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Receiving
Water/Use
PAS10U167 Richard Thulin
Arcadia Properties, LLC
54 S. Commerce Way
Suite 175
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Northampton County
East Allen Township
Monocacy Creek
HQ-CWF

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

   Bedford County Conservation District:  702 West Pitt Street, Suite 4, Bedford, PA 15522, (814) 623-8099.

NPDES
No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Receiving
Water/Use
PAS100420
Stormwater
Leon Hoover
Wide Awake Farm
R. D. 1 Box 91
Clearville, PA 15535
Monroe Township
Bedford County
West Branch Sideling
Hill Creek
(EV)

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

NPDES Permit
Number or ESCP Number
Applicant
Name
Address Total Project
Acreage
Municipality Receiving Stream
and Chapter 93
Classification
PAS10E075
Stormwater
Acorn Woods
Development
Acorn Enterprises
Sherry Kyne
1031 New Castle Road
P. O. Box 465
Prospect, PA 16052
55.6 Franklin
Township
UNT to Muddy Creek (CWF)

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMIT

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

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

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

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

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

SAFE DRINKING WATER


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

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

   Permit No. 1402502, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Aaronsburg Water Pipes, Inc.
P. O. Box 254
Aaronsburg, PA 16820
Township Haines Township, Centre County
Responsible Official Charles Valentine, Chairperson
Aaronsburg Water Pipes, Inc.
P. O. Box 254
Aaronsburg, PA 16820
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Herbert, Rowland, & Grubic, Inc.
474 Windmere Drive
State College, PA 16801
Application Received Date February 1, 2002
Description of Action Construction of a diatomaceous earth filter plant, 184,000 gallon storage tank and appurtenances

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

   Permit No. 1102501, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Carrolltown Borough
Municipal Authority

140 E. Carroll Street
P. O. Box 307
Carrolltown, PA 15722-0307
(Township or Borough) Carrolltown Borough
Responsible Official Fred Shero
Carrolltown Borough Municipal Authority
140 E. Carroll Street
P. O. Box 307
Carrolltown, PA 15722-0307
Type of Facility WTP
Consulting Engineer The EADS Group, Inc.
450 Aberdeen Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
Application Received Date January 23, 2002
Description of Action Water treatment plant improvements

MINOR AMENDMENT


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

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

   Application No. Minor Amendment.

Applicant Mid-Monroe Development Corporation
Township or Borough Middle Smithfield Township
Responsible Official John W. Briggs, Vice President
Development Operations
Mid-Monroe Development
Corporation
P. O. Box 447
Bushkill, PA 18324
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Russell D. Scott, IV, P.E.
R. K. R. Hess Associates, Inc.
P. O. Box 268
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Application Received Date January 28, 2002
Description of Action The applicant requests approval for the addition of iron and manganese treatment to the previously permitted PWS Well No. 2 via chemical injection of poly phosphate solution with a metering pump.

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

   Application No. 6302501, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Pennsylvania-American
Water Company

800 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Township or Borough Harmar Township
Responsible Official Sharon L. Fillman
Pennsylvania-American Water Company
800 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility Tank
Application Received Date February 15, 2002
Description of Action Painting Shire Oaks Tank

   Application No. 3202502, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Pennsylvania-American
Water Company

800 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Township or Borough
Responsible Official Sharon L. Fillman
Pennsylvania-American Water
Company
800 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility Tank
Application Received Date February 15, 2002
Description of Action Painting West End Tank

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

UNDER ACT 2, 1995

PREAMBLE 1


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

   Sections 302--305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of the cleanup standards or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation. Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the sites identified, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified. During this comment period the municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.

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

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

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

   Former Dial Property, Bristol Borough, Bucks County. Michael A. Christie, P.G., Penn Environmental & Remediation, Inc., 2755 Bergey Rd., Hatfield, PA 19440, on behalf of Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County, One N. Wilson Ave., Bristol, PA 19007, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PAHs and solvents; and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals, BTEX, PAHs and solvents. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet Statewide Health and Site-Specific standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Bucks County Courier on February 7, 2002.

   Springfield Auto Outlet, Springfield Township, Delaware County. Jeffrey E. Goudsward, Penn Environmental & Remediation, Inc., 2755 Bergey Rd., Hatfield, PA 19440, on behalf of Baby Superstore, Inc., 461 From Rd., Paramus, NJ 07652, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with PCBs, BTEX, PAHs and solvents. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Delaware County Daily Times on January 31, 2002.

   Former Mock Dump Site, Concord Township, Delaware County. Mark Chamberlain, 2067 Chestnut Street, Nesco, NJ 08037, on behalf of Freehand H.J. Inc., 111 Hayesville Rd., Oxford, PA 19363, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with PCBs, lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs, PAHs, solvents and pesticides. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Delaware County Daily Times mid January 2002.

   J. C. Ehrlich Company, Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. Jeffrey K. Walsh, P.G., Gilmore & Associates, Inc., 184 W. Main St., Suite 300, Trappe, PA 19426, on behalf of The Third Generation Corp., Attn: Victor Hammel, c/o J.C. Ehrlich Co., 500 Spring Ridge Dr., P. O. Box 13848, Reading, PA 19612-3848, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with lead, BTEX and PHCs; and groundwater contaminated with lead, BTEX, PHCs and MTBE. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet Statewide Health and Background Standards. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in The Mercury on January 19, 2002.

   Dennis Fish, Landscape Design and Contractor, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. Douglas G. Beaver, P.G., Rare Earth Envirosciences, Inc., 501 Old Skippack Rd., P. O. Box 445, Lederach, PA 19450, on behalf of Dennis Fish, 501 Old Skippack Rd., Lederach, PA 19450, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with lead, BTEX and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in The Souderton Independent on January 30, 2002.

   Former Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Western Portion (Quartermaster Site), City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. David Berliner, Forest City Ratner Co., 1 Metrotech Center North, Brooklyn, NY 11201, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with lead, heavy metals, BTEX, PHCs and PAHs. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet special industrial area requirements. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Philadelphia Daily News on January 22, 2002.

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

   PPL--N. Stroudsburg Substation, Stroud Township, Monroe County. PPL Electric Utilities, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA, 18101 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning the remediation of site soils found or suspected to be contaminated with PCBs. The notice indicates that the site will be remediated to meet the Statewide human health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Pocono Record on December 11, 2001. A Final Report was simultaneously submitted.

   PPL--Stanton Substation, Exeter Township, Luzerne County. PPL Electric Utilities, 2 North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA, 18101 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning the remediation of site soils found or suspected to be contaminated with PCBs. The notice indicates that the site will be remediated to meet the Statewide human health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times Leader on December 11, 2001. A Final Report was simultaneously submitted.

DETERMINATION FOR APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS


Applications for Determination of Applicability received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash.

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

   General Permit Application No. WMGR038SW008. Recovery Technologies Group of Pennsylvania, Inc., 700 Boulevard East, Guttenberg, NJ 07093. Braddock Tire Processing Facility, 100 Talbot Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104. An application for a General Permit determination of applicability in Braddock Borough, Allegheny County was received in the Regional Office on February 15, 2002.

   Comments concerning the application should be directed to David Eberle, Facilities Supervisor, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Department Southwest Regional Office at (412) 442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to and approval or denial of the application.

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


Applications received, denied, withdrawn or returned 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.

   Northwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   Permit Application No. 300624. National Forge Company Slag Landfill, One Front Street, Irvine, PA 16329, Brokenstraw Township, Warren County. This is a major permit modification for a Closure Plan revision. The application was received by the Northwest Regional Office on February 13, 2002.

   Comments concerning the application should be directed to A. Patrick Boyle, Program Manager, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Northwest Regional Office at (814) 332-6848. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.

AIR QUALITY

NOTICE OF PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS

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

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

   Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the Regional Office identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate Regional Office to schedule an appointment.

   Persons wishing to receive a copy of the proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit must indicate their interest to the Department Regional Office within 30 days of the date of this notice and must file protests or comments on a Proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed document to that person or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Any comments or protests filed with the Department Regional Offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts, which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.

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

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

PLAN APPROVALS


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

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

   48-313-091: Welco-CGI Gas Technologies (145 Shimersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015) for modification of an ethylene oxide system and associated air cleaning device in Bethlehem, Northampton County.

   13-305-002:  Northampton Fuel Supply Co. (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067-9728) for construction of a coal refuse crushing and screening plant and associated air cleaning device in Banks Township, Carbon County.

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

   06-03112B:  Birdsboro Alloying, Inc. (200 C Furnace Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508) for construction of an aluminum scrap dryer controlled by an afterburner in Birdsboro Borough, Berks County. The dryer will be subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart RRR--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum Production.

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

   19-310-007: Sokol Quarries, Inc. (P. O. Box 366, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0366) for construction of a sand and gravel processing plant in Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County. The equipment in this plant is subject to Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

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

   25-994A:  Advanced Mold Technologies, Inc. (2004 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16505) for construction of decorative chrome, copper and nickel plating tanks, grinding and polishing process and baghouse control device in Erie, Erie County. This source is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N.


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

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

   46-0069B: Highway Materials, Inc. (P. O. Box 1667, Blue Bell, PA, 19422) for modification of a batch asphalt plant in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. This modification allows the asphalt plant to use No. 2 fuel oil, No. 4 fuel oil, No. 5 fuel oil, propane and ''on-specification'' waste derived liquid fuel (WDLF). This installation will not result in any increase in emissions of VOCs or NOx. The facility is a minor facility and shall remain so. The Plan Approval will require the company to perform stack tests with WDLF and No. 5 fuel approved under this proposal within 180 days of issuance of the Plan Approval. Every shipment of WDLF will be analyzed and it must meet the ''on-specification'' requirement.

   46-0025A, 46-0025E and 46-0025F: Lonza, Inc. (900 River Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428) for installation of a new reactor train and control devices in their manufacturing process in Conshohocken, Montgomery County. The Department is amending the Title V Operating permit to incorporate the Plan Approvals. The Plan Approvals and Operating Permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

   14-00002B: Graymont (PA), Inc. (P. O. Box 448, Bellefonte, PA 16823-0448) for construction of a 500 ton per hour cone crusher, the air contaminant emissions from which shall be controlled by a fabric collector in Spring Township, Centre County.

   Graymont (PA), Inc. is a major facility for which a Title V Operating Permit (14-00002) has been issued.

   The information provided by the applicant, as well as the Department's own analysis, indicates that the previous source will have the potential to emit particulate matter, however, the potential emission of particulate matter will be insignificant.

   A preliminary review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the proposed crusher will meet all applicable air quality requirements including the ''best available technology'' requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to approve the application and issue a plan approval.

   To ensure compliance with all applicable standards, the Department proposes to place the following requirement in the respective plan approval.

   *  The particulate matter concentration of the exhaust from the fabric collector controlling the particulate matter emissions from the crusher shall not exceed 0.01 grain per dry standard cubic foot.

   14-00002C:  Graymont (PA), Inc. (P. O. Box 448, Bellefonte, PA 16823-0448) for construction of a double deck screen, the air contaminant emissions from which shall be controlled by a fabric collector in Spring Township, Centre County.

   Graymont (PA), Inc. is a major facility for which a Title V Operating Permit (14-00002) has been issued.

   The information provided by the applicant, as well as the Department's own analysis, indicates that the previous source will have the potential to emit particulate matter, however, the potential emission of particulate matter will be insignificant.

   A preliminary review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the proposed screen will meet all applicable air quality requirements including the ''best available technology'' requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, as well as Subpart OOO of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, 40 CFR 60.670--60.676. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to approve the application and issue a plan approval.

   To ensure compliance with all applicable standards, the Department proposes to place the following requirement in the respective plan approval.

   *  The particulate matter concentration of the exhaust from the fabric collector controlling the particulate matter emissions from the screen shall not exceed 0.01 grain per dry standard cubic foot.

   55-302-012A: Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. (441 West Market Street, Beavertown, PA 17813) for construction of a 9.31 million Btu per hour wood-fired boiler in Beavertown Borough, Snyder County.

   The boiler will be equipped with a multi-clone collector for the control of particulate matter and will only burn kiln-dried scrap wood, which is generated within the facility. The boiler will emit up to 13.03 tons per year of particulate matter, 18.62 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2) and 18.62 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO).

   The Department has determined that the proposed wood-fired boiler and associated multi-clone collector will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The Department consequently intends to issue plan approval for the construction of the respective boiler.

   The following is a summary of the conditions the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements:

   1.  The particulate matter emissions from the boiler shall not exceed a rate of 0.35 pound per million Btu of heat input. Additionally, the carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2) emissions shall each not exceed 0.5 pound per million Btu of heat input.

   2.  The boiler shall be fired on wood grindings consisting of kiln-dried wood only. No coated or treated wood, laminated wood, particleboard, flakeboard or materials other than kiln-dried wood shall be burned in this boiler.

   3.  The multi-clone collector shall incorporate instrumentation to measure the pressure drop across the collector on a continuous basis.

   4.  The multi-clone collector ash discharge system shall remain sealed from the open air at all times except when changing flyash disposal drums.

   5.  There shall be no visible air contaminants or particulate matter emitted from the pneumatic wood grindings transfer system associated with the boiler.

   6.  If the Department deems necessary, a stack test shall be performed on the boiler while firing at maximum capacity to demonstrate compliance with the particulate matter emission limitation of 0.35 pound per million Btu of heat input.


Intent to Issue Operating Permits 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.

   06-03114:  Aluminum Alloys, Inc. (P. O. Box 2197, Sinking Spring, PA 19608-2197) for a secondary aluminum foundry controlled by various fabric collectors in Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The foundry has the potential to emit 40 TPY of particulate, 23 TPY of carbon monoxide, 20 TPY of nitrogen oxides and 10 TPY of VOCs. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the foundry operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   28-03013: Grove Bowersox Funeral Home, Inc. (50 South Broad Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) for operation of a human crematorium, natural gas fired, 2.1 mmBtu/hr controlled by afterburner in Waynesboro Borough, Franklin County. The annual emissions of the particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides from the operation are less than 1 ton each. The Natural Minor operating permit shall contain monitoring, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   67-05072:  Graham Architectural Products (1551 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403) for operation of its window manufacturing facility in Spring Garden Township, York County. The facility's potential annual emissions of VOCs and the hazardous air pollutant toluene are 53 tons and 15 tons respectively. The Synthetic Minor operating permit shall contain testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

   12-327-001:  Keystone Automatic Technology, Inc. (1 South Maple Street, Emporium, PA 15834) for operation of an open top batch vapor degreaser in Emporium Borough, Cameron County.

   The vapor degreaser is equipped with a refrigerated freeboard chiller for the control of trichloroethylene which has been designated as a hazardous air pollutant by the Environmental Protection Agency. The resultant trichloroethylene emissions to the atmosphere will be up to 3,300 pounds in any 12 consecutive month period. The Department has determined that the degreaser was constructed and is operating, in accordance with all conditions of Plan Approval 12-327-001 as well as in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 and Subpart T of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, 40 CFR 63.460--63.649. The Department consequently intends to issue an operating permit for the operation of the respective vapor degreaser.

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

   1.  The amount of trichloroethylene used in the degreaser shall not exceed 3,300 pounds in any 12 consecutive month period.

   2.  The degreaser shall not be operated without the simultaneous operation of the refrigerated chiller. The chilled air blanket created by the refrigerated freeboard chiller, as measured at the coldest point on a vertical axis through the center of the degreaser, shall not exceed 56°F at any time, except during periods of chiller defrost.

   3.  The degreaser shall incorporate a freeboard ratio of at least 0.75 and a manually operated working-mode cover.

   4.  The cover to the degreaser shall fully cover the degreaser opening at all times of operation except to introduce new trichloroethylene into the degreaser compartment or to insert or remove the parts basket. In addition, the cover to the degreaser shall fully cover the degreaser opening at all times of idling and downtown except to perform degreaser maintenance or monitoring that requires that the cover not be in place.

   5.  The permittee shall maintain comprehensive and accurate records of the amount of trichloroethylene used in the degreaser each month as well as the amount of 100% trichloroethylene shipped offsite each month.

   Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 Contact: Mark Wayner, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.

   03-00220:  Spicer Energy II LLC (100 Nyala Farm, Westport, CT 06880) for a syn fuel processing facility in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County.

MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

   Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).

   The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated before each application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.

   Written comments or objections or requests for informal conferences on applications, may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment and informal conferences).

   Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations (as described in the Department's regulations--25 Pa. Code §§ 77.522, 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.242, 89.52 and 90.102) for iron, manganese, suspended solids, settleable solids, alkalinity and pH. In addition to the previous, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies which have requested review of the NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously-mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on those requirements.

   Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

Coal Applications Received

   Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

   49870202R3. Susquehanna Coal Company (P. O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mt. Carmel Township, Northumberland County affecting 788.0 acres, receiving stream: Coal Run. Application received February 12, 2002.

   54861601R3. Schuylkill Coal Processing, Inc. (P. O. Box 134, Ashland, PA 17921), renewal and correction of a coal preparation plant operation in Butler Township, Schuylkill County affecting 18.3 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received February 13, 2002.

   19950102R. N & L Coal Company (1380 Tioga Street, Coal Township, PA 17866), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Conyngham and Mt. Carmel Townships, Columbia and Northumberland Counties affecting 961.3 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received February 14, 2002.

   19950202. Gilberton Coal Company (P. O. Box 423, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing refuse reprocessing operation in Mt. Carmel Township, Northumberland County affecting 142.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received February 15, 2002.

   Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982.

   65020101. Laurel Energy, L.P. (One Energy Place, suite 7500, Latrobe, PA 15650). Received an application for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 68 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Nine Mile Run to Nine Mile Run; classified for the following use: warm water fishery. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received January 30, 2002.

   McMurray District Mining Office: 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.

   03961301. NPDES Permit #PA0214787, Rosebud Mining Co. (R. D. 9, Box 379A, Kittanning, PA 16201-9642) to renew the permit for the Tracy Lynn Mine in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County to renew permit, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received July 16, 2001.

   30743711. NPDES Permit #PA0033511, RAG Cumberland Resources, L.P., 158 Portal Rd., P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to revise the permit for the Cumberland Mine CRDA in Whiteley Township, Greene County, revision to add 36 acres to CRDA Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received October 15, 2001.

   63921301. NPDES Permit #PA0214434, UMCO Energy, Inc. (981 Route 917, Bentleyville, PA 15314), to revise the permit for the New Century Mine in Fallowfield Township, Washington County to add 3.6 acres for high quality shaft, Surface Acres Proposed 3.6, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, tributary to Taylor Run, classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received October 24, 2001.

   30841312. NPDES Permit #PA0013790, Consolidation Coal Co. (P. O. Box 100, Osage WV 26543), to revise the permit for the Blacksville Mine No. 2 in Wayne Township, Greene County to add 23 degasification boreholes and 11.0 surface acres, Surface Acres Proposed 11.0, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, Hoovers Run, classified for the following uses: P 6 WWS, Bulldog Run, classified for the following uses: P 6 WWS, Rush Run, classified for the following uses: I 6 WWS and LWS. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received December 21, 2001.

   32961302. NPDES Permit #PA0214949, Senate Coal Mines, Inc. (One Enemy Place, Suite 5100, Latrobe, PA 15650), to renew the permit for the Ondo Mine in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County to renew permit, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received December 31, 2001.

   32733709. NPDES Permit #PA0214159, Robindale Energy Services, Inc. (1001 Broad St., Suite 130, Johnstown, PA 15906), to revise the permit for the Dilltown Facility in Brushvalley Township, Indiana County to add 90.9 permit acres and flyash disposal, Surface Acres Proposed 90.9, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges, classified for the following uses: N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Application received January 10, 2002.

   30841316. NPDES Permit #PA0213535, Consol PA Coal Co. (P. O. Box 355, 172 Route 519, Eighty Four, PA 15330), to revise the permit for the Bailey Mine in Richhill Township, Greene County to add air shaft 1-I, Surface Acres Proposed 6.7, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, Kent Run, classified for the following uses: WWS. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PWS 1B (Ryerson State Park) and PWS 2 (Burnes Delight). Application received January 22, 2002.

Noncoal Applications Received

   Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.

   5176SM6C3 and NPDES Permit #PA0593761. American Asphalt Paving Co. (500 Chase Road, Shavertown, PA 18708), renewal of NPDES Permit in Falls Township, Wyoming County, receiving stream: unnamed creek to Susquehanna River, classified as cold water fishery. Application received February 8, 2002.

   4875SM1A1C3 and NPDES Permit #PA0612227. Glen-Gery Corporation (P. O. Box 7001, Wyomissing, PA 19610-6001), renewal of NPDES Permit in York Township, York County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mill Creek, classified as a warm water fishery. Application received February 11, 2002.

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