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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 07-14c

[37 Pa.B. 39]
[Saturday, January 6, 2007]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

UNDER ACT 2, 1995

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

   Provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 250.8, administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act), require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Plans and reports required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a site-specific standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation, concentration of regulated substances in environmental media, benefits of refuse of the property and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by provisions of the act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.

   For further information concerning the plans and reports, contact the Environmental Cleanup Program manager in the Department regional office before which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   The Department has received the following plans and reports:

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

   Kelly Residence Linden Street, Reading City, Berks County. Patriot Environmental Management, LLC, P. O. Box 629, Douglassville, PA 19518, on behalf of Joseph Kelly, 1520 Linden Street, Reading, PA 19601 and Tropical Oil Company, 418-436 Moss Street, Reading, PA 19604, submitted a final report concerning remediation of site soils contaminated with No. 2 heating oil. The final report demonstrated attainment of the residential Statewide Health Standard, and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on December 12, 2006.

   Estate of Arthur F. Walters, Russ's Auto Repair Shop, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. ARM Group, Inc., 1129 West Governor Road, P. O. Box 797, Hershey, PA 17033-0797, on behalf of the Estate of Arthur F. Walters, c/o Vance E. Antonacci, Esquire, Chester and Miller, LLP, 150 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of site soils and groundwater contaminated with gasoline from two underground storage tanks removed in 1999. The final report demonstrated attainment of the residential Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on December 12, 2006.

   Turbine Airfoil Design, City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Alliance Environmental Inc., 1820 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on behalf of Turbine Airfoil Design, 1400 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103-1095, submitted a Baseline Remedial Investigation Work Plan investigating site soil and groundwater contamination. The plan was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection on December 13, 2006.

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

   Giant Foods, LLC, Lamar Township, Clinton County. Northridge Group, Inc., 1172 Ridge Road, Northumberland, PA 17857 on behalf of Giant Foods, LLC, 1604 Industrial Dr., Carlisle, PA 17013 has submitted a Final Report within 90 days of release concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with diesel fuel. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on December 18, 2006.

   Dominion Transmission, Inc--Sabinsville Compressor Station, Clymer Township, Tioga County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 800 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 201, Warrendale, PA 15086 on behalf of Dominion Resources Services, Inc., 1201 Pitt Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 has submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with VOCs and metals. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by the Department on December 21, 2006.

   Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Dyna Craft Industries, Inc., Borough of Murrysville, Westmoreland County. Joyce M. O'Connor, P. G., Cardinal Resources, Inc., 4326 Northern Pike, Suite 200, Monroeville, PA 15146 on behalf of Dyna Craft Industries, Inc., c/o Carsem Incorporated, 17700 Castleton, Suite 383, City of Industry, CA 91748 has submitted a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with trichloroethene. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Site-Specific Standard and was approved by the Department on December 4, 2006.

   Nu-Brite Chemical Company, Haysville Borough Allegheny County. Steve McGuire, Veolia Water/NA Water Systems, 250 Airside Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108 on behalf of Andrzej Bernat, Nu-Brite Chemical Company, 2505 Rue de la Metropole, Longueuil, Quebec J4G 1E5 has submitted a Revised Remedial Investigation Report, Risk Assessment Report, Cleanup Plan and a Final Report concerning the remediation of site soil and groundwater contaminated with organic solvents, lead and arsenic. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Site-Specific Standard and was approved by the Department on November 30, 2006.

HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES


Permits Issued under the Solid Waste Management (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003) and Regulations to Operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.

   Southeast Region:  Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

   PAD00738849. Safety Kleen Systems, Inc., 5400 Legacy Dr., Cluster 2, Building 3, Plano, TX 75024, West Goshen Township, Chester County. Permit renewed for the continued operation of the West Chester Service Center's hazardous waste storage facility. The renewal permit was issued by the Southeast Regional Office on December 18, 2006.

   PAD987266715. Safety Kleen Systems, Inc., 5400 Legacy Dr., Cluster 2, Building 3, Plano, TX 75024, Falls Township, Bucks County. Permit renewed for the continued operation of the Fairless Hills Service Center's hazardous waste storage facility. The renewal permit was issued by the Southeast Regional Office on December 18, 2006.

   PAD980550594. Sunoco, Inc., 100 Green St, Marcus Hook, PA 19061, Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. Permit issued for a Class 3 modification to incorporate additional waste streams and other minor facility updates to the Marcus Hook Refinery's hazardous waste container storage permit. Permit was issued by the Southeast Regional Office on December 12, 2006.

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE


Notice 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 Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.

   Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

   Beneficial Use of Coal Ash. 1515 Limited Partners, LP, 1515 Garnet Mine Road, Bethel Township, Delaware County. Notice received regarding intent to beneficially use coal ash as structural fill pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 287.661. The notice was acknowledged by the Southeast Regional Office on December 7, 2006.

AIR QUALITY


Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B relating to construction, modification and reactivation of air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.

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

   06-05094A: Reading Alloys, Inc. (Old West Penn Avenue, P. O. Box 53, Robesonia, PA 19551) on December 15, 2006, to install a wet scrubber to control the Crushing and Sizing Operation in Building No. 5 at their facility in South Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

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

   AMS 06107: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (34th and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104) on December 19, 2006, to install four 800 HP boilers and two 2,080 kW emergency generators in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The units combined will be limited to 50 tons of NOx emissions per rolling 12-month period. The entire facility will be limited to less than 100 tons of SO2 and 100 tons of CO emissions per rolling 12-month period. The plan approval will contain monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.


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

   Southeast Region:  Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Thomas McGinley, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.

   46-0037X: Cabot Supermetals (P. O. Box 1608, County Line Road, Boyertown, PA 19512) on December 15, 2006, to operate a powder packaging unit in Douglass Township, Montgomery County.

   09-0015F: Rohm and Haas Co. (200 Route 413, P. O. Box 219, Bristol, PA 19007-0219) on December 19, 2006, to operate four boilers in Bristol Township, Bucks County.

   09-0124B: Fairless Energy, LLC (5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060) on December 21, 2006, to operate combined cycle combustion turbines in Falls Township, Bucks County.

   09-0124E: Fairless Energy, LLC (5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060) on December 15, 2006, to operate a 31.9 mmBtu/hr gas fired preheater in Falls Township, Bucks County.

   09-0177: North Penn Polishing and Plating, Inc. (40 West Park Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960) On December 19, 2006, to operate an ultra kool degreaser in Sellersville Borough, Bucks County.

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

   18-315-001: First Quality Tissue, LLC (904 Woods Avenue, Lock Haven, PA 17745) on December 8, 2006, to delete a source, a virgin pulper and associated conditions and to extend the authorization to operate a paper machine (Paper Machine No. 1) and associated equipment on a temporary basis until April 7, 2007, in Castanea Township, Clinton County. The plan approval has been extended.

   Southwest Region:  Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.

   32-00375A: Britt Energies, Inc. (2450 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701) on December 22, 2006, to install a new coal crusher/screen (rated at 300 tons/hr) powered by a diesel engine (rated at 150 hp) and assorted supporting equipment at the mouth of the Lowry Deep Mine in White Township, Indiana County. Plant will be used to crush and screen run-of-mine coal, as well as to blend coal that will be trucked in from outside sources. This is a Plan Approval Extension.


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

   Southeast Region:  Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.

   46-00027: Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development LLC (Welsh and McKean Roads, Spring House, PA 19477) on December 20, 2006, to renew the Title V Operating Permit in Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. The initial permit was issued on June 27, 2001. A change of ownership was issued on March 30, 2005. The facility is primarily a research and development plant, with various manufacturing equipment, including boilers, emergency generators, laboratory hoods, manufacturing and packaging equipment and a synthesis center. The facility is major for VOCs and NOx emissions. No changes have taken place at this facility that were not previously permitted. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. The sources at this facility are not subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring under 40 CFR Part 64.

   Northeast Region:  Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Michael Safko, Facilities Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2531

   48-00021: Northampton Generating Company, LP (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067) on November 31, 2006, for a power generating facility in Northampton Borough, Northampton County.

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

   03-00027: Reliant Energy Northeast Management Co. (121 Champion Way, Canonsburg, PA 15317) on December 18, 2006, to renew their Title V Operating Permit for the Keystone Power Plant in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. The facility includes two 850-MW steam turbine generators, two oil-fired auxiliary boilers and four oil-fired diesel generators. The facility is subject to Title V requirements because its potential to emit NOx, SOx, CO, PM and HAPs exceeds Title V thresholds.


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.

   Southeast Region:  Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.

   15-00042: Southeastern Veterans Center (1 Veterans Drive, Spring City, PA 19475) on December 20, 2006, to operate two boilers, two emergency generators, one chiller and various small natural gas heaters at the care center for retired veterans of war in East Vincent Township, Chester County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State-only) facility. The facility has elected to cap NOx to less than 25 tons per year; therefore the facility is a Synthetic Minor. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

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

   39-00064: Howmet Aluminum Castings (2175 Avenue C, Bethlehem, PA 18017-2119) on November 30, 2006, for an aluminum casting facility in Bethlehem City, Lehigh County.

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

   26-00472: Assad Iron and Metals, Inc. (P. O. Box 76, Brownsville, PA 15417) on December 14, 2006, for operation of two aluminum sweat furnaces, a rotary dryer and a torch cutting operation, all including their associated air pollution control devices for their facility in Jefferson Township, Fayette County.

   65-00858: Commonwealth Renewable Energy, Inc. (777 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA, 15666-2715) on December 14, 2006 in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Emission sources at this facility include two hot water boilers, miscellaneous combustion sources and an emergency generating engine.


Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.

   Southeast Region:  Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401; Edward Jurdones Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.

   46-00047: Mueller Streamline Company--Precision Tube Co. (287 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454) on December 20, 2006, to operate a Title V manufacturing plant in North Wales, Montgomery County. The Title V Facility's major emission points include a general cleaning and degreasing unit, two batch vapor solvent degreasers, two annealing furnaces, each with a CO atmosphere generator, boilers, numerous space heaters, two emergency generators and a dryer, which emit major levels of VOCs. Administrative Amendment of Title V Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. The amendment contains testing, monitoring and recordkeeping conditions to address carbon monoxide emissions associated with Source ID 702 and Source ID 703. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   23-00056: Honeywell International, Inc. (6100 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703) on December 20, 2006, to incorporate changes approved under Plan Approval PA-23-00056 for Fluorosulfonic Acid Manufacturing Process in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County for an administrative amendment to State-only Operating Permit 23-00056. The amended State-only Operating Permit will contain additional monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   09-00087: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (351 Philadelphia Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067) on December 20, 2006, to operate an industrial gas processing facility in Falls Township, Bucks County. This amendment is to incorporate Plan Approval 09-0087D into the facility permit. Administrative Amendment of State-only Operating Permit issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.

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

   22-05044: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104-1645) on December 15, 2006, to operate a stone crushing plant and a concrete plant at the Hummelstown Quarry in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County. This operating permit was administratively amended to incorporate a recordkeeping condition for maintaining a 12 month rolling total for emissions of certain pollutants from the asphalt plant and a combined total of the asphalt plant and crushing operation which was omitted. This is revision No. 1.

   29-03007: Mellott Wood Preserving Co., Inc. (1398 Sawmill Road, P. O. Box 209, Needmore, PA 17238-0209) on December 18, 2006, to renew the State-only operating permit for their wood-fired boilers located at their facility in Belfast Township, Fulton County. This operating permit was administratively amended to incorporate Plan Approval 29-03007A. This is revision No. 1.

   36-03021: J. Walter Miller Co. (411 East Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602-3016) on December 18, 2006, to operate their foundry in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. This operating permit was administratively amended to incorporate Plan Approval 36-03021A. This is revision No. 1.

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

   42-00004: American Refining Group, Inc. (77 North Kendall Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701) on December 15, 2006, the Department modified Title V Operating Permit Number 42-004 in the City of Bradford, McKean County. This modification is to incorporate synthetic minor emission limits for three date eligible sources, so that the facility will fall under the Best Available Retrofit Technology applicability threshold. The combined NOx, PM10 and SOx emissions from Source ID: 033-Boiler No. 3, Source ID: 034-Boiler No. 4 and Source ID: C301-Refinery Gas Flare, have been limited to no more than 250 tons per year for each pollutant.

ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).

Coal Permits Actions

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

   Permit No. 56860104 and NPDES No. PA0597601. Action Mining, Inc. (1117 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale, PA 15552-7228). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine and maintain passive water treatment in Brothersvalley and Summit Townships, Somerset County, affecting 507 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to/and Blue Lick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 30, 2006. Permit issued: December 18, 2006.

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

   17030102 and NPDES No. PA0243426. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, affecting 104.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Little Laurel Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 24, 2003. Permit issued: December 13, 2006.

   17010111 and NPDES No. PA0243141. W. Ruskin Dressler (Box 39, Rockton, PA 15856). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Brady Township, Clearfield County, affecting 58.7 acres. Receiving streams: East Branch of Mahoning Creek and Beech Run to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 11, 2006. Permit renewal issued: December 12, 2006.

   17060103 and NPDES No. PA0256340. Waroquier Coal Co. (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Goshen Township, Clearfield County, affecting 17.5 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Bloody Run and UNT to Trout Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, HQF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 10, 2006. Permit issued: December 13, 2006.

   17060111 and NPDES No. PA0256439. Hilltop Coal Company (12 Dutchtown Road, Houtzdale, PA 16651). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Bigler and Gulich Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 361.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Little Muddy Run and Muddy Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 4, 2006. Application returned: December 18, 2006.

ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (73 P. S. §§ 151--161) and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. 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.

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

   28064182. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201-9655). Blasting activity permit issued for chicken barn development in Washington Township, Franklin County. Blasting activity permit end date is June 8, 2009. Permit issued: December 12, 2006.

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

   06064145. Brubacher Excavating, Inc. (P. O. Box 528, Bowmansville, PA 17507). Construction blasting for Stone Croft Village in Marion Township, Berks County with an expiration date of December 31, 2007. Permit issued: December 15, 2006.

   06064146. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Bowmansville, PA 17507). Construction blasting for Stone Croft Village in Marion Township, Berks County with an expiration date of December 15, 2007. Permit issued: December 15, 2006.

   360641122. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543). Construction blasting for a single dwelling in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2006. Permit issued: December 15, 2006.

   09064136. Rock Work, Inc. (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422). Construction blasting for the Thompson Tract in Bedminster Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of January 1, 2008. Permit issued: December 18, 2006.

   52064133. Ed Wean Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (112 Ravine Road, Stewartsville, NJ 08886). Construction blasting for a single dwelling in Penn Wood III in Palmyra Township, Pike County with an expiration date of December 13, 2007. Permit issued: December 18, 2006.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).

   Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.

   Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.

   For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.

   Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.


Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).

Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

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

   E17-424. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 1924 Daisy Street Extension, Clearfield, PA 16830. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit Application in Morris Township, Clearfield County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Philipsburg, PA Quadrangle N:  10.1 inches; W:  10.4 inches).

   To remove five existing 36-inch diameter culverts and construct and maintain a concrete box culvert with a span of 21.0 feet and an underclearance of 4.0 feet on a skew of 90° over Hawk Run (CWF). The project is located along SR 1009, Segment 30, Offset 1577, in Morris Township, Clearfield County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

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

   E10-414, Bobbie Mikita, 501 Rollingridge Drive Suite 200, State College, PA 16801. Brookstone Residential Development, in Adams Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Mars, PA Quadrangle N:  17.6 inches; W:  4.6 inches).

   To fill 0.65 acres of Scrub-Shrub wetlands and 1,111 feet of a UNT to Breakneck Creek (WWF) during construction of the Brookstone Residential Subdivision along Forsythe Road located approximately 0.25 miles south of the intersection of Forsythe and Myoma Roads.

   The permittee is required to provide 0.65 acres of replacement wetlands.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

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

   D65-108EA Tim Grantz, Chairperson Borough, of West Leechburg 1015 Plaza Street, West Leechburg, PA 15656, West Leechburg Borough, Westmoreland County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.

   Project proposes to breach and remove West Leechburg Reservoir across Penn Run (WWF) for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The project will restore approximately 1,500 linear feet of stream channel. The dam is located approximately 1,000 feet north of the intersection of Sixth Street and Main Street. (Leechburg, PA Quadrangle N:  2.7 inches; W:  16.3 inches).

   D36-003EA. Green Hill Sportsmens Association, 6111 River Road, P. O. Box 68, Conestoga, PA 17516, Conestoga Township, ACOE Baltimore District.

   Project proposes to repair and maintain Green Hill Sportsmens Association Dam located across a tributary to Little Conestoga Creek (WWF) for recreational purposes. The project involves repairing a partially breached section of the dam, dredging the impoundment, modifying and dredging the East Sediment Basin and constructing a sediment basin at the North end of the Pond. The project will involve the filling of approximately 0.014 acre of open water and dredging approximately 0.56 acre of accumulated silts and sediments. The dam is located approximately 2,000 feet northeast of the intersection of Spring Run Road (T432) and River Road (T440) (Conestoga, West, PA Quadrangle, N:  9.5", W:  15.9").


SPECIAL NOTICES

Intent to Reissue Pennsylvania General Npdes Permit for Wastewater Discharges from Stripper Oil Well Facilities

(PAG310001)

   In compliance with the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act, The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and sections 1905-A, 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §§ 510-5, 510-17 and 510-20), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) by this notice announces its intent to review and reissue the Pennsylvania General NPDES Permit for Discharges from Stripper Oil Well Facilities (PAG310001) for a 5-year period. The general permit was initially issued on October 4, 1991, renewed on October 4, 1996, and October 19, 2001. The current general permit is valid until revised and issued in final after reviewing and addressing comments from this public notice.

   The Department has reviewed and updated the general permit and related documents. The changes include minor editorial changes. A pollution prevention permit condition was added that requires the operator to minimize the amount of produced water being generated while operating the oil wells.

   The documents can also be obtained by writing or contacting the Division of Surface Activities, Bureau of Oil and Gas Management, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8765, (717) 772-2199, fax: (717) 772-2291.

   By this notice, the Department is requesting public comments on the proposed permit documents. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from the date of this notice. Written comments and suggestions on the proposed documents can also be sent to Melissa Hamsher at the address previously noted or mhamsher@state. pa.us.

   Persons with a disability with questions regarding the general permit or seeking information about the general permit or copy of the general permit and associated materials may use the AT&T Relay Service by calling (800) 654-5984 (TDD Users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).

   Following the comment period, the Department will consider all comments received and prepare the final set of permit documents. The final availability of the documents will be announced through a public notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Coon Run Watershed in Crawford County

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Coon Run watershed in Crawford County. The meeting will be held on February 1, 2007, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Northwest Regional Office in Meadville, Crawford County, PA. Individuals who wish to make a presentation should contact Erin Stuart, Northwest Regional Office at (814) 332-6984 no later than 4 p.m. on January 25, 2007. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Coon Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

   The proposed TMDL for the Coon Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Coon Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code
(seg ID)
Stream Name Miles Degraded
54551 (7751) Coon Run 2.52

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

Parameter Criterion value
(mg/l)
Total Recoverable/
Dissolved
Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable
Iron 1.5   30 day average; Total Recoverable
Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable
pH 6.0--9.0 N/A

   The primary pollutant source for the watershed is metals impairments caused by nonpoint source pollution.

   The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Coon Run watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected during 2006 were used to develop the TMDL. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.

   The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Coon Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by March 6, 2007, and sent to Erin Stuart, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, fax (814) 332-6117, or estuart@state. pa.us.

   To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet or to obtain directions to the meeting location, contact Erin Stuart at (814) 332-6984, estuart@ state.pa.us.

   The proposed TMDL for the Coon Run watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www. dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 07-14. Filed for public inspection January 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m.]



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