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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-140c

[33 Pa.B. 568]

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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: Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.

   GP3-22-03046A:  Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. (P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474) on January 6, 2003, was authorized to operate a portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant under GP3 in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin 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.

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

   66-301-010:  R H Jones Crematory (2 Twin Drive, Tunkhannock, PA 18657) on December 23, 2002, for construction of a human crematory and associated air cleaning device at their facility in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County.

   35-318-082:  Gentex Corp. (P. O. Box 315, Carbondale, PA 18407) on January 7, 2003, for installation of an air-cleaning device to control atmospheric emissions from three coating lines at their facility in Fell Township, Lackawanna County.

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

   67-05024D:  Lehigh Cement Co. (200 Hokes Mill Road, York, PA 17404) on January 6, 2003, for modification of limestone unloading controlled by a fabric filter in West Manchester Township, York County.

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

   08-399-036E:  OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848) on December 3, 2002, for installation of an air cleaning device (a modular media filtration system) on a plastic mold curing oven in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.

   08-303-003C:  Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034) on December 10, 2002, for modification of a batch mix asphalt concrete plant by using reprocessed waste oil as fuel in the plant's aggregate dryer in Wysox Township, Bradford County.

   60-303-003:  Eastern Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 177, Winfield, PA 17889) on December 11, 2002, for construction of a virgin no. 2 fuel oil and reprocessed waste oil-fired drum mix asphalt concrete plant and associated air cleaning device (a fabric collector) in Buffalo Township, Union County. This plant is subject to Subpart I of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

   59-00003A:  OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (One Jackson Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901) on December 16, 2002, for construction of a light bulb frosting operation and a frosting solution reclaim system, the modification of an existing light bulb frosting operation, the installation of an air cleaning device (a packed bed scrubber) on both light bulb frosting operations and the frosting solution reclaim system and the construction of a wastewater treatment plant filter press and two lime mixers in Wellsboro Borough, Tioga County.

   18-00011E:  Croda, Inc. (8 Croda Way, Mill Hall, PA 17751) on December 17, 2002, for construction of VOC/volatile hazardous air pollutant-containing product loading operations in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County.

   08-399-003E:  OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848) on December 31, 2002, for installation of an air cleaning device (a venturi/packed tower scrubbing system) on a molybdenum pentachloride reactor in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.

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

   16-010A:  Owens-Brockway Glass Container (151 Grand Avenue, Clarion, PA 16214) on December 30, 2002, for installation of a baghouse on the hot end surface treatment process in Clarion, Clarion County.

   24-157A:  Energy Resources, Mine 33 (Drummond Road, Brockport, PA 15823) on December 24, 2002, for construction of a coal prep plant in Horton Township, Elk County.


Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.

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

   46-0037G:  Cabot Performance Materials (County Line Road, Boyertown, PA 19512) on January 8, 2003, for operation of a boiler house in Douglass Township, Montgomery County.

   46-0037D:  Cabot Performance Materials (County Line Road, Boyertown, PA 19512) on January 9, 2003, for operation of Ta and Nb products in Douglass Township, Montgomery County.

   46-0037H:  Cabot Performance Materials (County Line Road, Boyertown, PA 19512) on January 9, 2003, for operation of a VOC in Douglass Township, Montgomery County.

   46-0014B:  Knoll, Inc. (1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041) on January 9, 2003, for operation of a tornado dust collector to exhaust in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

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

   49-317-003:  Butter Krust Baking Co., Inc. (249 North Eleventh Street, Sunbury, PA 17801) on January 2, 2003, for operation of a bread and roll baking line and associated air cleaning device (a catalytic oxidizer) on a temporary basis until May 2, 2003, in Northumberland Borough, Northumberland County. The plan approval was extended.

   08-318-027C:  Mill's Pride--Pennsylvania (100 Lamoka Road, Sayre, PA 18840) on January 3, 2003, to extend the plan approval, as well as the authorization to operate two 28.7 million Btu per hour natural gas/woodwaste-fired boilers and associated air cleaning devices (a dual set of multiclones on each boiler in series with an electrostatic precipitator common to both) on a temporary basis, to May 3, 2003, in Athens Township, Bradford County. The boilers are subject to Subpart Dc 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.

   10-284B:  Seneca Landfill, Inc. (Hartman Road, Mars, PA 16046) on December 31, 2002, for a gas management system in Jackson Township, Butler County.

   42-195A:  Ram Forest Products, Inc. (Route 44, Ceres Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748) on December 30, 2002, for a wood fired boiler in Ceres Township, McKean County.

   42-198A:  Elkhorn Field Services, Kane Plant (Clay Street, Kane, PA 16735) on December 31, 2002, for compressor engines in Wetmore Township, McKean County.

   42-004A:  American Refining Group, Inc. (77 North Kendall Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701) on December 31, 2002, for construction of the isomer unit in Bradford, McKean County.


Title V Operating Permits Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

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

   06-05050:  Sunoco Pipeline, LP (1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1699) for operation of its Montello Pump Station in Spring Township, Berks County. On January 8, 2003, the Title V Operating Permit was administratively amended to reflect a change in ownership from Sun Pipe Line Company to Sunoco Pipeline, LP. This is Revision No. 1 of the operating permit.

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

   04-00235:  Pennsylvania Power Co.--Bruce Mansfield Station (76 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308) for operation of three coal-fired boilers in Shippingport Borough, Beaver County. This is a renewal of the Title IV (Acid Rain) operating permit.

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

   10-00311:  The F. B. Leopold Co., Inc. (227 South Division Street, Zelienople, PA 16063-1313) on January 9, 2003, for issuance of a Title V Operating Permit in Zelienople Borough, Butler County. The F. B. Leopold Co., Inc. air emission sources are a small gas-fired boiler, a degreaser and the fiberglass spray up area. The facility, because of styrene emissions, is a Title V facility and is therefore subject to the Title V Operating Permit 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.

   22-03044:  Mack Trucks, Inc. (2800 Commerce Drive, Middletown, PA 17057-3294) on January 8, 2003, for operation of its engine remanufacturing facility in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County.

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

   42-00193:  Allegheny Bradford Corp. Manufacturing (1522 South Avenue, Lewis Run, PA 16738) on January 7, 2003, for a Natural Minor Operating Permit to operate a stainless steel polishing operation in Lewis Run Borough, McKean County.

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

   02-002:  Cage Graphic Arts (2781 Roberts Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129) on January 2, 2002, for manufacturing of printing plates for the flexographic printing industry in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The synthetic minor facility's air emission sources include two photo processing units, two plate dryers and two distillation stills.

   95-073:  Philadelphia International Airport (8800 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153) on January 7, 2003, for the operation of an airport in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The synthetic minor facility's air emission sources include three 23.4 mmBtu/hr no. 2 oil/natural gas dual-fired boilers, one 20.9 mmBtu/hr no. 2 oil/natural gas dual-fired boiler, two 16.9 mmBtu/hr no. 2 oil/natural gas dual-fired boilers, six natural gas-fired boilers each rated at less than 5 mmBtu/hr, 44 natural gas-fired heaters each rated at less than 3 mmBtu/hr and nine diesel-fired emergency generators.


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.

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

   61-00193:  National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. (R. D. 2, Stoneboro, PA 16153) on January 7, 2003, to administratively amend the previous Natural Minor operating permit (issued on April 11, 2000) for their Henderson Compressor Station in Mineral Township, Venango County. This administrative amendment incorporates the changes authorized by Plan Approval 61-193B.

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); and The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).

Coal Permits Actions

   Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.

   02020201 and NPDES Permit No. 0250121.  Coal Valley Sales Corp. (623 West Walheim Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215). Permit for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface coal refuse reprocessing mine located in Plum Borough, Allegheny County, affecting 158 acres. Receiving steams: unnamed tributary to Little Plum Creek and Little Plum Creek, classified for WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received April 16, 2002. Permit issued January 7, 2003.

Noncoal Permits Actions

   Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.

   7975SM1A1C6 and NPDES Permit PA0045047. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. (2052 Lucon Road, P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of NPDES Permit for existing discharge of treated mine drainage in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, receiving stream: unnamed run to Morris Run. Application received November 19, 2002. Renewal issued January 7, 2003.

   5278SM2C5 and NPDES Permit PA0595764. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, Inc. (1900 Sullivan Trail, PA Box 231, Easton, PA 18044), renewal of NPDES Permit for existing discharge of treated mine drainage in Lake Township, Wayne County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Middle Creek. Application received November 22, 2002. Renewal issued January 7, 2003.

   Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.

   08010816.  Konstantinos Economou, 1321 Deer Run Road, Hatfield, PA 19440. Commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Minerals (Flagstone/Bluestone) permit in Stevens Township, Bradford County affecting 3.0 acres. Receiving streams: Cold Creek, tributary to Wyalusing Creek. Application received July 13, 2001. Permit issued December 30, 2002.

   08010817.  Henry and Martha Meglich, R. R. 1, Box 100A, Stevensville, PA 18845. Commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Minerals (Bluestone) permit in Stevens Township, Bradford County affecting 3.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Cold Creek. Application received July 13, 2001. Permit issued December 30, 2002.

   08020807.  Donald E. Johnson, Sr., R. R. 2, Box 278, Towanda, PA 18848. Commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Minerals (Bluestone) permit in Asylum Township, Bradford County affecting 3.0 acres. Receiving streams: Susquehanna River. Application received June 28, 2002. Permit issued January 3, 2003.

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

   Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.

   14024028.  CDG Properties, LLC, Box 11173, State College, PA 16805 for construction blasting, located in Ferguson Township, Centre County, with an expected duration of 10 days. Permit issued January 2, 2003.

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

   15024032.  Thomas J. Angelozzi, Inc. (7845 Kabik Court, Woodbine, MD 21797), construction blasting in South Coatesville Borough, Chester County with an expiration date of December 31, 2004. Permit issued January 7, 2003.

   45024091.  Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting in Hampton Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of December 10, 2003. Permit issued January 7, 2003.

   28024042.  David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201), construction blasting in Antrim Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of April 17, 2002. Permit issued January 7, 2003.

   39024027.  Schlouch Incorporated (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of January 31, 2004. Permit issued January 7, 2003.

   28024043.  David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201), construction blasting in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County with an expiration date of July 31, 2002. Permit issued January 7, 2003.

   46024073.  Labrador Construction Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 1379, Marshalls Creek, PA 18335), construction blasting in Worchester Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of July 1, 2003. Permit issued January 7, 2003.

   48024036.  Chrin, Inc. (400 South Greenwood Avenue, Easton, PA 18045), construction blasting in Forks Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of August 15, 2003. Permit issued January 8, 2003.

   45024092.  Rick Rufe Drilling & Blasting (R. R. 6 Box 63608, Saylorsburg, PA 18353), construction blasting in Chestnut Hill Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of April 26, 2003. Permit issued January 8, 2003.

   46024074.  T. H. Properties (345 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438), construction blasting in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of May 31, 2003. Permit issued January 8, 2003.

   09024036.  Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of January 30, 2004. Permit issued January 8, 2003.

   09024037.  Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in Warrington Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of January 30, 2004. Permit issued January 8, 2003.

   6402016.  Leeward Construction (R. R. 6 Box 6825, Honesdale, PA 18431), construction blasting in Honesdale Borough and Texas Township, Wayne County with an expiration date of January 31, 2004. Permit issued January 8, 2003.

   Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.

   26034001.  DT Construction (1107 University Dr., Dunbar, PA 15431) for construction of sewage lines located in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, with an expected duration of 60 days. Permit issued January 9, 2003.

   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 P. S. §§ 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.

   E45-425.  William A. and Barbara A. Parsons, 649 Lime Street, Palmerton, PA 18071-9972. Eldred Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.

   To construct and maintain an 8-foot diameter C.M.P. having a 6-inch culvert depression in a tributary to Buckwha Creek to serve as a road crossing for a proposed 71-acre residential subdivision. The project is located at a point approximately 3,000 feet west of the Eldred/Ross Township municipal boundary (Kunkletown, PA Quadrangle N:  21.0 inches; W:  5.5 inches).

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

   E41-516.  Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 2801 Canfield Lane, Montoursville, PA 17754. Small Projects Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit Application, in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Montoursville South, PA Quadrangle N:  20.50 inches; W:  9.70 inches).

   To construct and maintain a 4.00-acre recreational picnic ground, to include 2,300 cubic yards of fill material in the floodway of the West Branch of Susquehanna River, which is located 1/2 mile south of the intersection of SR 0180 and Canfield Lane, in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''

   E41-517.  Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 2801 Canfield Lane, Montoursville, PA 17754. Small Projects Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit Application, in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Montoursville South, PA Quadrangle N:  21.60 inches; W:  9.10 inches).

   To construct and maintain a 4.00-acre material processing storage area, to include 8,000 cubic yards of stored materials in the floodway of the West Branch of Susquehanna River, which is located 1/4 mile south of the intersection of SR 0180 and Canfield Lane, in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''

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

   E03-411.  North Buffalo Township, R. D. 4, Box 331 C, Kittanning, PA 16201. North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.

   To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 1.0-foot depressed 5.0-foot by 5.0-foot concrete box culvert in Sipes Run (HQ-TSF) for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The project is located on T-300, approximately 0.7 mile south of its intersection with SR 3015 (Worthington, PA Quadrangle N:  4.4 inches; W:  6.1 inches).

   E30-204.  Greene County Board of Commissioners, 93 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Cumberland Township, Greene County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.

   To remove the existing County Bridge No. 4 and to construct and maintain a 46-foot long box culvert having a normal clear span of 20.0 feet and an underclearance of 4 feet in Little Whiteley Creek (WWF). The invert of the culvert will be depressed 1.5 feet and has baffle. The project will affect approximately 103 feet of watercourse, including approximately 57 feet of stream bank protection and riprap apron at the culvert openings. The structure is located on T-517 at a point approximately 0.1 mile west of the intersection of SR 2019. (Masontown, PA Quadrangle N:  20.3 inches; W:  14.9 inches).

   E65-796.  Colony Development Company, 8954 Hill Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Unity Township, Westmoreland County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.

   To place and maintain fill in 0.72 acre of wetlands and approximately 750 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Ninemile Run (WWF) for the purpose of a commercial site development for Wal-Mart and Lowe's Improvement Warehouse. The site is located approximately 0.5 mile south of the intersection of Theater Drive (T-898) and SR 30. Permittee will construct 1.63 acres of replacement wetland (Latrobe, PA Quadrangle N:  6.1 inches; W:  1.1 inches).


SPECIAL NOTICES

Categorical Exclusions

   Location: Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 277, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316, Sadsbury and Summit Townships, Crawford County.

   Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Authority proposes to rehabilitate sewer lines to prevent wet weather flows, overloading the pump station and overflows at the treatment plant. The Department's review of the project and the information received have not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this project. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.

   Location: East Brady Borough, 502 Ferry Street, Suite 15, East Brady, PA 16028, East Brady Borough, Clarion County.

   Description: PENNVEST is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Borough proposes to replace a portion of its conveyance system to address wet weather flows and treatment plant overflows. This project is being done as part of the Borough's Corrective Action Plan. The Department's review of the project and the information received have not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.

BUREAU OF DEEP MINE SAFETY

Request for Variance

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department), Bureau of Deep Mine Safety (Bureau), has received a request for variance from DLR Mining, Inc. The following notification contains a summary of this request. A complete copy of the variance request may be obtained from Allison Gaida, (724) 439-7469 or from the Bureau website at http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/dms/dms.htm.

   The Department is publishing a summary of the request to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice. Comments should be addressed to Paul L. Hummel, Acting Director, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Room 167, Uniontown, PA 15401.

   Section 702 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act (act) provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.

   Section 224(b) of the act and the Governor's Administrative Order dated August 30, 2002, provides drilling procedures for any working place in a mine that approaches within 50 feet of abandoned workings certified by an engineer or within 200 feet of any abandoned workings which cannot be inspected or within 200 feet of any other abandoned workings that have been identified by ''hard or credible evidence'' or within 500 feet of abandoned mine workings that have not been located by ''hard or credible'' evidence. Exploratory boreholes shall be drilled at least 20 feet in advance of the face of the working place. Boreholes shall be drilled sufficiently close to each other to insure that the advancing face will not accidentally hole through into the workings. Boreholes shall also be drilled not more than 8 feet apart in the rib of the working place to a distance of at least 20 feet at an angle of 45 degrees. Rib holes shall be drilled in one or both ribs of the working place as may be necessary for adequate protection of persons working in the place.

   Summary of the Request: DLR Mining, Inc., Ridge Mine requested a variance from section 224(b) of the act to drill in advance of mining when the operator approaches to within 200 feet of an abandoned mine or within 500 feet of an abandoned mine using long hole drilling.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-140. Filed for public inspection January 24, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]



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