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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-2348a

[38 Pa.B. 7092]
[Saturday, December 27, 2008]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

AIR QUALITY

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 the 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 a 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. 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 before the application. TDD users should 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 (act) and regulations adopted under the act.

PLAN APPROVALS


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.

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

   21-03078B: Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing, Inc. (1275 Ritner Highway, Carlisle, PA 17013) for venting of an existing dust collector directly to the atmosphere at their sheet roofing plant in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County. The plan approval and subsequent operating permit amendment will include emission limits along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.

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

   25-025N: General Electric Transportation Systems--Erie Plant (2901 East Lake Road, Room 9-201, Erie, PA 16531) for replacement of the existing VPI system (Source 178) and expansion of the source by adding another VPI tank and six ovens in Lawrence Park Township, Erie County. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval at Title V facilities in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. The source shall comply with the following conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate BAT for the source:

   *  Subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 and 123.21.

   *  The VOC emissions from the source shall not exceed 24.9 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period.

   *  Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52.

   *  Subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart MMMM.

   *  The permittee shall maintain a record of certification of the VOC content of each coating used. A certification will be required when there is a new supplier, a reformulation of an existing coating, or the addition of a new coating not previously certified. The certification must demonstrate that the VOC content was determined in accordance with 40 CFR 60, Appendix A--Reference Method 24.

   *  The source shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, in accordance with good air pollution control practices or in accordance with good engineering practices.

   *  Emission Reduction Credit Requirements.

   *  The company shall not operate the modified source until the required emission reduction credits are provided to and processed through the ERC registry.

   *  The company is required to secure emission offsets in the amount of 74.5 tpy of VOCs to offset emissions of 64.74 tpy of VOCs.

   *  If the amount of required emission reduction credits increases, the company shall secure emission offsets according to a schedule determined by the Department of Environmental Protection.

OPERATING PERMITS


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

   Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2507.

   TV 35-00032: Cinram Manufacturing, LLC (1400 East Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant, PA 18448) for operation of a motion picture production and video disk reproduction facility, Title V Operating Permit in Olyphant Borough, Lackawanna County.


Intent to Issue Operating Permits 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 19428, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.

   15-00029: Dopaco, Inc. (100 Arrandale Boulevard, Exton, PA 19341) for operation of their printing and paperboard assembly facility in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State-only) facility, with the sitewide VOC emissions limited to 24.9 tons per 12-consecutive month period. Major sources of air emissions include six flexographic presses and support equipment. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

   46-00118: Ursinus College (601 East Main Street, Collegeville, PA 19426) for renewal of the State-only Operating Permit in Collegeville Borough, Montgomery County. The initial permit was issued on August 3, 2004. The permit is for the operation of two Heat Plant boilers, each with a rated capacity of 12 mmBtu/hr, 44 smaller boilers (rated capacity less than 0.7 mmBtu/hr) and 15 natural gas fired emergency generators. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards 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, Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2507.

   40-00082: Reading Materials, Inc. (2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474) for operation of a batch asphalt plant and associated air cleaning devices at their facility in Foster Township, Luzerne County. This facility is currently operating under Operating Permits 40-303-021 and 40-303-028. The permit requirements shall be included in the new State-only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for this facility. This Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations.

   40-00099: Reading Materials, Inc. (2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474) for operation of a batch asphalt plant and associated air cleaning devices at their facility in Lehman Township, Luzerne County. This facility is currently operating under Operating Permit 40-303-020B. The permit requirements shall be included in the new State-only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for this facility. This Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations.

   54-00059: Magdalene (P. O. Box 215, Ringtown, PA 17967) for operation of a funeral service and crematory facility in Ringtown Borough, Schuylkill County. This is a State-only Natural Minor operating permit.

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

   65-00899: Snyder Funeral Home (402 East Church Street, Ligonier, PA 15658-1414) for operation of a crematory at their Laurel Highlands Crematory facility in Donegal Borough, Westmoreland County. This is a renewal of the State-only operating permit issued in 2004.

COAL AND NONCOAL 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 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 such 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 above 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 the certification.

   Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application 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 address of the district mining office indicated above each application 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--34.

   Written comments or objections related to a mining permit application 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, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.123 or 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the 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.

   Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the mining activity permit, but the issuance of the NPDES permit is contingent upon the approval of the associated mining activity permit.

   For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that do not exceed the technology-based effluent limitations. The proposed limits are listed in Table 1.

   For noncoal mining activities, the proposed limits are found in Table 2. Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description below specifies the parameters. The limits will be in the ranges specified in Table 1.

   More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur, will be incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91--96).

   The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation--Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).

   Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES permit application should submit a statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated previously each application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must 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 will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92.61. The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and shall contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and shall state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. In the case where a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.

   Coal Applications Received

   Effluent Limits--The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:

Table 1

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (Total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l
Manganese (Total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l
Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l
Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l
pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
1The parameter is applicable at all times.

   A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.

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

   32921601 and NPDES Permit No. PA0095117, Sprankle Mills Tipple (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767), to renew the permit for the Valier Coal Yard in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County and Perry Township, Jefferson County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. Application received October 22, 2008.

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

   33990106 and NDPES Permit No. PA0228010. Falls Creek Energy Co., Inc. (568 Silvis Hollow Road, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in McCalmont Township, Jefferson County affecting 168.7 acres. Receiving streams: Turnip Run to Big Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application for reclamation only. Application received December 10, 2008.

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

   17080117 and NPDES No. PA0257010. Beth Contracting, Inc. (815 Rock Run Road, Glen Campbell, PA 15742). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, affecting 148.0 acres. Receiving streams: Rock Run and West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following uses: CWF and WWF, respectively. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received December 8, 2008.

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

   40660328C13. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc. (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), boundary correction to an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, to increase the acreage from 474.0 acres to 531.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received December 5, 2008.

   40663029C2. Northampton Fuel Supply Co., Inc. (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067), boundary correction to an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Foster Township and Jeddo Borough, Luzerne County, to increase the acreage from 521.0 acres to 570.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received December 5, 2008.

   Noncoal Applications Received

   Effluent Limits--The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:

Table 2

30-day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l
Alkalinity exceeding acidity*
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

   A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.

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

   7574SM1 and NPDES Permit No. PA594300. Pennsy Supply, Inc., P. O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17105, renewal of NPDES Permit, Silver Springs Township, Cumberland County. Receiving stream: Conodoguinet Creek classified for the following use: WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received December 1, 2008.

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

   66990805. G & S Stone (2035 SR29S, Tunkhannock, PA 18657), Stages I and II bond release of a quarry operation in Eaton Township, Wyoming County affecting 5.0 acres owned by Gary Shaver. Application received December 8, 2008.

   7976SM2C9. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. (P. O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), boundary correction to an existing quarry operation in Warrington Township, Bucks County to increase the acreage from 134.9 to 139.6 acres, receiving stream: UNT to Neshaminy Creek. Application received December 8, 2008.

   15830602C8. Allan A. Myers, LP, d/b/a Independence Construction Materials (638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355), correction to an existing quarry operation to update the reclamation plan in Charlestown Township, Chester County affecting 87.7 acres, receiving stream: unnamed intermittent tributary of Pickering Creek. Application received December 8, 2008.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401

   The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA or to the issuance of a Dam Permit, Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice, as well as questions, to the regional office noted before the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.

   The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Individuals will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each working day at the regional office noted before the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend a hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

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

   E28-351: Borough of Waynesboro, South Potomac Street Improvement Project, The Borough of Waynesboro, Kevin Grubbs, 57 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268, Waynesboro Borough, Franklin County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To: (1) remove 329.0 lineal feet of gabion baskets from the bed and banks of a stream; (2) grade 775.0 lineal feet of streambed, stream bank, and top of bank, removing approximately 743 cubic yards of material; (3) install and maintain 775.0 lineal feet of armoring in the channel bottom, 631.0 lineal feet of gabion baskets along the channel banks and 631.0 lineal feet of 6-foot high chain link fence along the top of bank; and (4) replace and maintain 230.0 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer line, 44.0 feet of 18-inch sanitary sewer line, existing stormwater inlets and stormwater pipes at two culvert/bridge locations, and two 12-foot wide by 5-foot high concrete box culverts with two 16-foot wide by 6-foot high pre-cast concrete conspan bridges. The proposed activities will impact a UNT to East Branch Antietam Creek (CWF). The project parallels Cemetery Avenue east of Potomac Street (Smithsburg, MD-PA Quadrangle N:  21.5 inches; W:  12.0 inches, Latitude: 39° 44` 32"; Longitude: 77° 35` 21") in the Borough of Waynesboro, Franklin County.

   E31-216: Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8706, Dublin Township, Huntingdon County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To construct and maintain a 6-inch depressed, 95-inch wide by 67-inch high by 70-foot long corrugated metal arch pipe culvert in a UNT to North Branch Little Augwick Creek (HQ-CWF) and associated improvements to construct Frontage Road (T-301) and provide continued access for area residents, with the project located approximately 3,000 feet west of the Tuscarora Tunnel (Fannettsburg, PA Quadrangle N:  16.45 inches; W:  16.0 inches, Latitude: 40° 05` 26"; Longitude: 77° 51` 52") in Dublin Township, Huntingdon County.

   E05-348: Bedford Borough Municipal Authority, 244 West Penn Street, Bedford, PA 15522, Waste Water Treatment Plant along Shobers Run, Bedford Township, Bedford County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To rehabilitate the existing sewage treatment plant by removing the existing aeration tanks, chlorine tanks, sequencing batch reactor (SBR) tanks, and related pipings and then to construct and maintain 4 units of 60-foot diameter SBR tanks, 25-foot by 40-foot headworks building, 50-foot by 50-foot biofilter building, 28-foot by 40-foot SBR control building, 36-foot by 40-foot U.V. building, and related pipings to upgrade the condition located along the floodplain of Shobers Run (HQ-CWF-TSF) at the east end of John Street (Everett West, PA Quadrangle N:  3.0 inches; W:  16.40 inches, Latitude: 40° 00` 59"; Longitude: 78° 29` 32") in Bedford Township, Bedford County.

   E21-410: Fuller Lake Swimming Area Expansion, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451, Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To fill and maintain Fuller Lake's swimming area in order to expand the 5-foot and 8-foot deep swimming areas by placing rock and aggregates and sand on top of said rock, located in Pine Grove State Park (Dickinson, PA Quadrangle N:  6.45 inches; W:  7.36 inches, Latitude: 40° 0` 07.81"; Longitude: 77° 18` 9.28") in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County.


ACTIONS

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage under general permits. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal wastes; discharges to groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

   Sections I--VI contain actions related to industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater and discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for coverage under general NPDES permits. The approval for coverage under general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in each general permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective permit. Permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.

   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 AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary 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.


I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0021652
SP
Kreamer Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 220
Kreamer, PA 17833-0220
Snyder County
Middlecreek Township
Middle Creek
6A
Y

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N
PA0023434
Sewage
Koppel Borough
Arthur Street and Third Avenue
P. O. Box 1
Koppel, PA 16136-0613
Beaver County
Koppel Borough
Beaver River Y
PA0219487
Sewage
Eighty Four Mining Company
P. O. Box J
Claysville, PA 15323
Washington County
Amwell Township
UNT of Redd Run Y
PA0096601
Sewage
Lower Ten Mile Joint Sewer Authority
144 Chartiers Road
Jefferson, PA 15344
Washington County
East Bethlehem Township
Tenmile Creek Y

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0221520 Highland Township Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 143
James City, PA 16734
Highland Township
Elk County
UNT to Wolf Run
16-F
Y

II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0029521, Sewage, Pennridge School District, 1200 North 5th Street, Perkasie, PA 18944. This proposed facility is located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal to discharge treated sewage into Deer Run in Watershed 2D.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0058599, Sewage, Quartuccio Associates, LLC, P. O. Box 430, Pipersville, PA 18947. This proposed facility is located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal to discharge treated sewage into a UNT to Cabin Run Creek in Watershed 2D.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0026298, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Whitemarsh Township, 616 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-1821. This proposed facility is located in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the minor amendment to reduce sampling frequency for fecal coliform from daily to twice per week the discharge will be to the Schuylkill River in Watershed 3F.

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

   NPDES Permit No. PA0253791, Sewage, Munhall Borough Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority, 1809 West Street, Munhall, PA 15120. This proposed facility is located in Munhall Borough, Allegheny County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for CSO related discharges.


III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)

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

   WQM Permit No. 028405, Sewerage, Township of O'Hara, 325 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. This proposed facility is located in O'Hara Township, Allegheny County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for the construction and operation of Squaw Run Interceptor improvements.

   WQM Permit No. WQG016167, Sewerage, American Legion Post 512, Route 68, Box 1341, Rochester, PA 15074. This proposed facility is located in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for the construction and operation of a small flow treatment facility.


IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions


V. NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions


VI. NPDES Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Individual Permit Actions

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

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI024508003 Middle Smithfield Township
25 Municipal Drive
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
Monroe Middle Smithfield Township Pond Creek
HQ-CWF

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

   Beaver County Conservation District, 156 Cowpath Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001, (724) 378-1701.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI050408004 Beaver County Airport
15 Piper Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Beaver Chippewa Township North Fork, Little Beaver Creek
HQ-CWF

   Fayette County Conservation District, 10 Nickman Plaza, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456, (724) 438-4497.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAS10L025-R Pete Magerko
Nemacolin Woodlands Co.
1001 LaFayette Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
Fayette Wharton Township Deadmans Run
HQ-CWF
PAI052603004 NWL Company
1001 LaFayette Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
Fayette Wharton Township Deadmans Run
HQ-CWF

VII. Approvals to Use NPDES and/or Other General Permits

   The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.23(d).


List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types

PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities
PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated With Construction Activities (PAR)
PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities
PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges From Small Flow Treatment Facilities
PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Groundwater Remediation Systems
PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems (CSO)
PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application
PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Nonexceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site
PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage
PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, or a Land Reclamation Site
PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage
PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines
PAG-11 (To Be Announced)
PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

   General Permit Type--PAG-2

Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name &
Address
Receiving
Water/Use
Contact Office & Phone No.
Wayne Township
Schuylkill County
PAG2005408018 Jason Ruppert
1251 Little Mountain Road
Myerstown, PA 17067
Upper Little Swatara Creek
CWF
Schuylkill County
Conservation District
(570) 622-3742
North Union Township
Schuylkill County
PAG2005408024 Schuylkill Conservation District
1206 AgCenter Drive
Pottsville, PA 17901
Tomhicken Creek
CWF
Schuylkill County
Conservation District
(570) 622-3742
Palmer Township
Northampton County
PAG2004808018 IDI, Inc.
Attn: Charles Stehlik
150 North Chester Road
Suite A230
Radnor, PA 19087
Shoeneck Creek
WWF
Northampton County
Conservation District
(610) 746-1971
Lower Nazareth and Palmer Townships
Northampton County
PAG2004808022 Joseph I, LP
Attn: John Joseph
P. O. Box 116
Wind Gap, PA 18091-0116
Tributary to Shoeneck Creek
WWF
Northampton County
Conservation District
(610) 746-1971
South Londonderry Township
Lebanon County
PAG2003803042-R Don Lechleitner
Springbrook Farms, Inc.
1840 Fishburn Road
Hershey, PA 17033
Swatara Creek
WWF
Lebanon County Conservation District
2120 Cornwall Road
Suite 5
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-3908, Ext. 4
North Cornwall Township
Lebanon County
PAR10P191-R George Christianson
Shadow Creek, LLC
411 Chestnut Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Snitz Creek
TSF
Lebanon County Conservation District
2120 Cornwall Road
Suite 5
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-3908, Ext. 4
Hampden Township
Cumberland County
PAG2002103052-R Hawks Landing
Don Erwin
1943 Monterey Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
UNT to Sears Run
WWF
Cumberland County Conservation District
310 Allen Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-7812
Greene Township
Franklin County
PAG2002808014 Deer Crossing
Phil Coblentz
10491 Liberty Road
Frederick, MD 21701
UNT to Conococheague Creek
CWF
Franklin County Conservation District
185 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-5499
Greene Township
Franklin County
PAG2002808030 Salem Road Village
Greg Schellhase
Salem Road Village, LLP
29 St. Paul Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
UNT to Conococheague Creek
CWF
Franklin County Conservation District
185 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-5499
Guilford Township
Chambersburg Borough
Franklin County
PAG2002808034 Vacon, Inc.
FCADC/CADC
100 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Conococheague Creek
CWF
Franklin County Conservation District
185 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-5499
Washington Township
Franklin County
PAG2002808031 J & R Mulch
James Petre
14287 Anthony Highway
Waynesboro, PA 17268
East Branch Antietam Creek
CWF
Franklin County Conservation District
185 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-5499
Guilford Township
Franklin County
PAG2002803035-R Norlo Park
Guilford Township
115 Spring Valley Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
English Valley Run
CWF
Franklin County Conservation District
185 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-5499
Washington Township
Franklin County
PAG2002808022 Encore Developers
P. O. Box 312
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Red Run
CWF
Franklin County Conservation District
185 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-5499
Northumberland County
East Chillisquaque Township
PAG2004908010 Pottsgrove Fire Company
Fire Station and Social Hall
Unnamed Alley off SR 642
Pottsgrove, PA 17865
UNT of Chillisquaque Creek
WWF
Northumberland County Conservation District
R. R. 3
Box 238-C
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-7114, Ext. 4
Cambria County
Summerhill Township
PAG2001108017 Thomas A. Pretash
Department of Transportation
District 9-0
1620 North Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
South Fork Little Conemaugh River
CWF
Cambria County Conservation District
(841) 472-2120
Westmoreland County
New Kensington City
PAG2006503049-R Joseph Szczur
Department of Transportation
District 12
825 North Gallatin Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
Little Pucketa Creek
TSF
Westmoreland County Conservation District
(724) 837-5271

   General Permit Type--PAG-3

Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name &
Address
Receiving
Water/Use
Contact Office & Phone No.
Scranton City
Lackawanna County
PAR602215 Lackawanna Recycling Center
3400 Boulevard Avenue
Scranton, PA 18512
Lackawanna River
CWF
DEP--NERO
Water Management Program
2 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-2511
(570) 826-2511
Plains Township
Luzerne County
PAR802206 Altec Industries, Inc.
250 Laird Street
Plains, PA 18705-3821
Susquehanna River
CWF
DEP--NERO
Water Management Program
2 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-2511
(570) 826-2511
Wayne Township
Schuylkill County
PAR222204 Reynold's Sawmill
344 Summer Hill Road
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Little Swatara Creek
CWF
DEP--NERO
Water Management Program
2 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-2511
(570) 826-2511
Throop Borough
Lackawanna County
PAR202208 McGregor Industries, Inc.
46 Line Street
Dunmore, PA 18512
Eddy Creek
WWF
DEP--NERO
Water Management Program
2 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-2511
(570) 826-2511
Bedford County
Bedford Township
PAR113540 JLG Industries, Inc.
1 JLG Drive
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Raystown Branch Juniata River
TSF
DEP--SCRO
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707
Fulton County
Ayr Township
PAR113514 JLG Industries, Inc.
1 JLG Drive
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
UNT to Big Cove Creek
CWF
DEP--SCRO
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707
York County
Wellsville Borough
PAR203592 Pennex Aluminum Company
50 Community Street
P. O. Box 100
Wellsville, PA 17365
Doe Run
WWF
DEP--SCRO
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 705-4707

   General Permit Type--PAG-4

Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name &
Address
Receiving
Water/Use
Contact Office &
Phone No.
New Sewickley Township
Beaver County
PAG046388 American Legion Post 512
Route 68
Box 1341
Rochester, PA 15074
UNT to Brush Creek Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000

   General Permit Type--PAG-5

Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name &
Address
Receiving
Water/Use
Contact Office &
Phone No.
Richland Township
Cambria County
PAG056224 Sheetz, Inc.
2700 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
UNT Drains to Stony Creek Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
Mt. Pleasant Township
Washington County
PAG056217 Coen Oil Company
P. O. Box 34
1100 West Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
Chartiers Creek Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
White Township
Indiana County
PAG056225 United Refining Company of PA
P. O. Box 688
11 Bradley Street
Warren, PA 16365
McCarthy Run Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
Washington Township
Greene County
PAG056223 Coen Oil Company
P. O. Box 34
1100 Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
Boyd Run Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
Bullskin Township
Fayette County
PAG056219 Sheetz, Inc.
5700 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Mounts Creek Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
Cumberland Township
Greene County
PAG056220 Sheetz, Inc.
5700 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Little Whiteley Creek Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
Menallen Township
Fayette County
PAG056222 Paul Carroll
P. O. Box 303
New Salem, PA 15468
UNT to Dunlap Creek Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
City of New Kensington
Westmoreland County
PAG056221 Sunoco, Inc.
350 Eagleview Boulevard
Suite 300
Exton, PA 19341
Allegheny River Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
Marshall Township
Allegheny County
PAG056215 Sunoco, Inc.
350 Eagleview Boulevard
Suite 300
Exton, PA 19341
Brush Creek Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
Richland Township
Allegheny County
PAG056213 Handee Marts, Inc.
714 Warrendale Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
West Branch of Deer Creek Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
Monongahela Township
Greene County
PAG056214 Jacobs Petro Products, Inc.
424 South Washington Road
Waynesburg, PA 15370
UNT to Whiteley Creek Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000

   General Permit Type--PAG-8 (SSN)

Facility Location:
Municipality &
County
Applicant Name &
Address
Site Name Contact Office & Phone No.
Young Township
Indiana County
Synagro
3239 Route 981
New Alexandria, PA 15670
Rearick Farm Southwest
Regional Office
Water Management
Program Manager
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000

   General Permit Type--PAG-9

Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name &
Address
Site Name &
Location
Contact Office &
Phone No.
Steuben Township
Crawford County
PAG098304 Sterling Sanitation Service
37021 Tryonville Road
Centerville, PA 16404-4547
Sterling Sanitation Service
37021 Tryonville Road
Centerville, PA 16404-4547
DEP--NWRO
Water Management
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335-3481
(814) 332-6942

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