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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-1632b

[38 Pa.B. 4921]
[Saturday, September 6, 2008]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

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 above 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-DayDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverageMaximumMaximum
Iron (Total)1.5 to 3.0 mg/l3.0 to 6.0 mg/l3.5 to 7.0 mg/l
Manganese (Total)1.0 to 2.0 mg/l2.0 to 4.0 mg/l2.5 to 5.0 mg/l
Suspended solids10 to 35 mg/l20 to 70 mg/l25 to 90 mg/l
pH1greater 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.

   Permit Number 26081601 and NPDES Permit No. NA, Foundation PA Coal Terminal, LLC, (P. O. Box 1020, 158 Portal Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to operate the LaBelle Site in Luzerne Township, Fayette County a coal preparation plant with a related NPDES permit as a coal/bulk material transloading facility. Surface Acres Proposed 56.8. Receiving streams: Monongahela River and a UNT to the Monongahela River, both classified for the following use: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Company, Monongahela River intake. Application received June 20, 2008.

   Permit Number 30841317 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213527, Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, (P. O. Box J, 1525 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, PA 15323), to revise the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in East Finley Township, Washington County and related NPDES permit to add surface acreage to construct the Oak Spring Slope and Supply Yard, Surface Acres Proposed 55.0. Receiving stream: UNT 32722 to Rocky Run, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received June 9, 2008.

   Permit Number 56841608 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213721, PBS Coals, Inc., (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541), to revise the permit for the Cambria Fuel Prep Plant in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County to treat water transported by a buried pipeline to existing water treatment facilities at the prep plant from a dewatering borehole at the abandoned Cambria Fuels Mine and to inject slurry into the mine through an injection borehole. Dewater the mine will promote safety for miners at the adjacent Horning mine. Surface Acres Proposed 3.3. No additional discharges. Application received May 6, 2008.

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

   56880109 and NPDES No. PA0598283. PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface limestone removal mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 154.2 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs of Bluelick Creek and Bluelick Creek classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 15, 2008.

   07920101 and NPDES No. PA0599581. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Allegheny Township, Blair County, affecting 474.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to/and Sugar Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 15, 2008.

   11980102 and NPDES No. PA0234753. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 240 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Fallentimber Run and Fallentimber Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 15, 2008.

   32980110 and NPDES No. PA0234869. Opal Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 980, Latrobe, PA 15650, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to add auger mining and to add 5.0 acres, changing the total SMP acres from 297.0 to 302.0 in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, affecting 297.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to/and Sulphur Run; UNTs to/and Blacklegs Creek; and UNTs to/and Kiskiminetas River classified for the following uses: CWF, WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 13, 2008.

   Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.

   26870202 and NPDES Permit No. PA0589608. Carbon Fuel Resources, Inc. (2927 Pittsburgh Street, Perryopolis, PA 15473). Renewal application for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine, located in German Township, Fayette County, affecting 103.2 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Browns Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received August 14, 2008.

   26743202 and NPDES Permit No. PA0069736. Fayette Energy Project, LLC (P. O. Box 275, West Leisenring, PA 15489). Application received for transfer of permit currently issued to Fayette Coal & Coke, Inc., for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine/coal refuse reprocessing facility located in Dunbar and North Union Townships, Fayette County, affecting 150.1 acres. Receiving streams: Rankin Run to Redstone Creek to Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the North Fayette Municipal Authority. Transfer application received August 14, 2008.

   30980101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202304. CORESCO, LLC (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501). Renewal application for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine, located in Dunkard Township, Greene County, affecting 148.4 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Dunkard Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received August 15, 2008.

   65910103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0592447. Coal Loaders, Inc. (210 East Main Street, P. O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658). Application received for transfer of permit currently issued to Calvin W. Hepler for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mining site located in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 42.4 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Barren Run to Jacobs Creek to the Youghiogheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within ten miles downstream from the point of discharge. Transfer application received August 18, 2008.

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

   33960107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227269. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Union Township, Jefferson County affecting 17.8 acres. Receiving streams: Welch Run to Redbank Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is CRUMA Water Company. Application for reclamation only. Application received August 19, 2008.

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

   17080111 and NPDES No. PA0256901. Waroquier Coal Company (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, affecting 175.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to the West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 1, 2008.

   17860104 and NPDES No. PA0611077. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920), transfer and renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine from Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849), located in Girard Township, Clearfield County, affecting 267.8 acres. Receiving streams: Deer Creek and Buck Run to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following uses: CWF, WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 21, 2008.

   17870129 and NDPES No. PA0116190. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849), located in Morris Township, Clearfield County, affecting 498.3 acres. Receiving streams: Emigh Run and Laurel Run to Moshannon Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 10, 2008.

   17960113 and NPDES No. PA0220396. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849), located in Covington and Karthaus Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 306.0 acres. Receiving stream: Curley's Run to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following uses: CWF, WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 10, 2008.

   17990101 and NPDES No. PA0238822. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849), located in Girard Township, Clearfield County, affecting 149.0 acres. Receiving streams: Surveyor Run to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following uses: CWF, WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 18, 2008.

   17060107 and NPDES No. PA0256391. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849), located in Girard Township, Clearfield County, affecting 294.8 acres. Receiving streams: Deer Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following uses: CWF, WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 18, 2008.

   17930103 and NPDES No. PA0207241. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866), permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, affecting 309.9 acres. Receiving stream: Little Beaver Run, Beaver Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 7, 2008.

   Noncoal Applications Returned

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

   Permit No. 28840302 and NPDES Permit No. PA0614289, Valley Quarries, Inc., P. O. Box J, Chambersburg, PA 17201-0809, renewal of NPDES Permit, Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. Receiving stream: Conococheague Creek classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. NPDES renewal application received January 18, 2008. Permit returned August 7, 2008.

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

   08070811. John Norton (R. R. 1, Box 155B, New Albany, PA 18833), commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals (bluestone) permit located in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Fargo Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received November 16, 2007. Application returned August 6, 2008.

   08070809. B. Dale Kelley (R. R. 3, Box 3384, Lacey- ville, PA 18623), commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals (flagstone) permit located in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Tuscarora Creek. Application received September 10, 2007. Application returned July 23, 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-dayDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverageMaximumMaximum
Suspended solids10 to 35 mg/l20 to 70 mg/l25 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.

   Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.

   26920401 and NPDES Permit No. PA0203441. Coolspring Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 1328). Renewal application for reclamation only of a large noncoal surface mine, located in North Union Township, Fayette County, affecting 60.6 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Coolspring Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received August 15, 2008.

   26082804. Mon River Energy Corp. (P. O. Box 466, Brier Hill, PA 15415). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of a small noncoal surface mine, located in South Union Township, Fayette County, affecting 4.1 acres. Receiving stream: Jennings Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Small noncoal application received August 18, 2008.

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

   16080307 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258628. WDK Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 5, 688 Day City Road, Corsica, PA 15829). Commencement, operation and restoration of a shale and incidental coal extraction permit in Monroe Township, Clarion County affecting 216.0 acres. The Department of Environmental Protection has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 for iron and manganese in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Receiving streams: six UNTs to Reids Run to Piney Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 11, 2008.

   6896-16080307-E-1. WDK Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 5, 688 Day City Road, Corsica, PA 15829). Application for a stream encroachment to encroach upon UNT 1 to Reids Run and to encroach upon and cross UNT 2 to Reids Run in Monroe Township, Clarion County. Receiving streams: six UNTs to Reids Run to Piney Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 11, 2008.

   37080305 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258636. Terra Resources, LLC (267 Gilmore Road, Enon Valley, PA 16120). Commencement, operation and restoration of a limestone and incidental coal removal operation in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County affecting 83.8 acres. The Department of Environmental Protection has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 for iron and manganese in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Receiving streams: UNT to Slippery Rock Creek (unclassified) and Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 15, 2008.

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

   7775SM4 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594563. Lehigh Cement Company, (537 Evansville Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522-8541), modification to the NPDES Permit to increase the average daily discharge from 0.30 mgd to 4.33 mgd for quarry operation in Oley Township, Berks County, receiving streams: UNT to UNT to Manatawny Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received August 13, 2008.

   06970302C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223794. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (2052 Lucon Road, P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Robeson and Union Townships, Berks County, receiving streams: UNT to Hay Creek, classified for the following use: Exceptional Value. Application received August 18, 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 § 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.

   E21-404: Hampden Township Sewer Authority, Steven S. Campbell, 230 South Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, Hampden Township, Cumberland County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To remove the existing sewage pump stations and a house, and then to construct and maintain: 1) a 21-foot by 10-foot Sewage Pump Station 2 and its associated 6-foot by 6-foot valve pit, a 8-foot by 6-foot wet well, a 4-foot diameter manhole, a 4-inch diameter force main and a 8-inch diameter influent lines; and 2) a 10-foot by 6-foot Sewage Pump Station 13 and its associated 6-foot by 6-foot valve pit, 8-foot by 6-foot wet well, two 4-foot diameter manholes, 4-inch diameter force main and a 8-inch diameter gravity main along the left bank floodplain of Conodoguinet Creek (WWF) to upgrade the pump stations located about 2,000.0 feet upstream of Orr's Bridge Road bridge (Lemoyne, PA Quadrangle N:  22.70 inches; W:  11.60 inches, Latitude: 40° 14` 58"; Longitude: 76° 57` 27" and N:  21.80 inches; W:  11.20 inches, Latitude: 40° 14` 52"; Longitude: 76° 57` 20" respectively) in Hampden Township, Cumberland County.

   E67-858: PPL Brunner Island, LLC, River Intake Debris Barrier, David G. Hopfer, 2 North 9th Street, GENPL6, Allentown, PA 18101-1139, East Manchester Township, York County and Conoy Township, Lancaster County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To construct and maintain a 36,000.0 square foot debris barrier/deflector extending into the Susquehanna River (WWF) using 16,600.0 cubic yards of fill. The project is located at Brunner Island (York Haven, Quadrangle N:  17.7 inches; W:  9.5 inches, Latitude: 40° 5` 53"; Longitude 76° 41` 30") in East Manchester Township, York County and Conoy Township, Lancaster County.

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

   E32-485. Department of Transportation, District 10-0, P. O. Box 429, 2530 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701-0429. To fill wetlands for a compensation site in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (Avonmore, PA Quadrangle N:  5.0 inches; W:  2.8 inches, Latitude 40° 31` 40"; Longitude: 79° 23` 42"). The applicant proposes to fill and maintain 0.022 acre of PEM wetlands for the purpose of constructing a 2.5 acre advanced wetland compensation site located adjacent to SR 286.

   E32-487. Reliant Energy Northeast Management Company, 121 Champion Way, Suite 200, Canonsburg, PA 15944-9154. To fill wetlands as part of a landfill in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (New Florence, PA Quadrangle N:  5.5 inches; W:  9.5 inches, Latitude: 40° 24` 19"; Longitude: 79° 4` 6"). The applicant proposes to impact 16 wetlands totaling 2.19 acres, and 4,755.61 linear feet of UNTs to the Conemaugh River (CWF) as part of stage III landfill development located in West Wheatfield Township. The project consists of:

   1.  Removing material within the floodway area for wetland development of 2.2 acres and 1,690 linear feet of channel around the wetlands.

   2.  Construction of a 100-foot long, 48-inch diameter pipe culvert under the existing access road connected to a 290-foot long 36-inch pipe as temporary diversion structure in a UNT to the Conemaugh River (CWF).

   3.  Construction of an outfall structure in said river.


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 waste; discharge into 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 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

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA-0011762 American Nickeloid Company
131 Cherry Street
Walnutport, PA 18088-1689
Walnutport Borough
Northampton County
Lehigh River
2A
Y
PA0062634
(Minor Sewage)
Larry L. Luckenbill
Sammy's Mobile Home Park
631 South Route 183
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
North Manheim Township
Schuylkill County
UNT to Mahonney Creek
03A
Y
PA-0061395
(Industrial Waste)
Schuylkill Haven Borough
Tumbling Run Filter Plant
12 West Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-1900
Schuylkill County
North Manheim Township
Tumbling Run
3A
Y
PAS802218 United Parcel Services, Inc.
1821 South 19th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Bethlehem Township
Northampton County
UNT to Monocacy Creek
HQ-CWF
Y
PA-0064017 ESSROC Cement Corporation
Route 248 and Easton Road
Nazareth, PA 18064
Nazareth Borough
Northampton County
UNT to Shoeneck Creek
2C
Y
PA-0063991 ESSROC Cement Corporation
Route 248 and Easton Road
Nazareth, PA 18064
Upper Nazareth Township
Northampton County
UNT to Shoeneck Creek
2C
Y

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N ?
PAG2003603079-R Nelson Wenger
1805 Swamp Bridge Road
Stevens, PA 17678
Lancaster County
Penn Township
UNT Chiques Creek
WWF
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 ?
PA0046426
Sewage
Franklin Township Sewer Authority
570 Rolling Meadows Road
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Greene County
Franklin Township
South Fork Tenmile Creek
N
PA0096121
Sewage
Joe Walker Elementary School
90 McGuffey School
Claysville, PA 15323
Washington County
South Franklin Township
UNT to Chartiers 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 ?
PA0021504 Western Butler County Authority
P. O. Box 427
607 Market Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
Zelienople Borough
Butler County
Connoquenessing Creek, a UNT to Glade Run and Glade Run
20-C
N
PA0103225 KRS Development, Inc.
17933 Paint Boulevard
Shippenville, PA 16254
Paint Township
Clarion County
UNT to the Clarion River
17-B
Y
PA0221091 ELCAM Tool and Die, Inc.
497 Buena Vista Highway
Wilcox, PA 15870
Jones Township
Elk County
UNT to West Branch Clarion River
17-A
Y
PA0103331 Jackson Center Borough
R. R. 1
Bradley Road
Jackson Center, PA 16133
Jackson Township
Mercer County
Yellow Creek
20-A
Y

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

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

   NPDES Permit No. PA0084794, Sewage, Asbury Pointe Water and Sewer Company, LLC, 139 East Market Street, York, PA 17401. This proposed facility is located in East Manchester Township, York County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Transfer of permit and authorization to discharge to the Codorus Creek in Watershed 7-H.

   NPDES Permit No. WQG02380801, Sewage, Union Township, 3111 SR 72, Jonestown, PA 17038. This proposed facility is located in Union Township, Lebanon County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the construction of the I-78/I-81 Logistics Park Pump Station.

   NPDES Permit No. PAS603506, Industrial Waste, Aumiller's Auto Wreckers, Inc., 45 Auto Parts Drive, P. O. Box 354, Milroy, PA 17063. This proposed facility is located in Armagh Township, Mifflin County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to a UNT of Laurel Creek in Watershed 12-A.

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

   NPDES Permit No. PA0240192, Sewage, Frank R. and Myranda S. Hyden, 24478 State Street, Meadville, PA 16335. This proposed facility is located in Blooming Valley Borough, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This is a Single-Residence Sewage Treatment Plant discharging to a UNT to Woodcock Creek, 16-A.


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

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

   WQM Permit No. 4506408, Sewerage, Franconia Mennonite Camping Association, Inc., R. R. 1, Box 605, Canadensis, PA 18325. This proposed facility is located in Barrett Township, Monroe County.

   Description of Proposed Action: Issuance of Water Quality Management Permit for the rerating of the existing sewage treatment plant up to 8,323 gpd. Increased spray irrigation field.

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

   WQM Permit No. WQG018647, Sewerage, Thomas Marx, 129 Dutch Road, Harmony, PA 16037. This proposed facility is located in Jackson Township, Butler County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A Single-Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No. WQG018632, Sewerage, Frank R. and Myranda S. Hyden, 24478 State Street, Meadville, PA 16335. This proposed facility is located in Blooming Valley Borough, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A Single-Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.


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
PAI023908008 Department of Transportation Engineering District 5-0
1002 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18103-1013
Lehigh Coopersburg Borough
Upper Saucon Township
Saucon Creek
HQ-CWF
PAI024507004 Buttermilk Falls Corp. Center
SR 0209 and Gap View Drive
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Monroe Smithfield Township Marshalls Creek
HQ-CWF

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

   Indiana County Conservation District, USDA Service Center, 1432 Route 286, Highway W, Indiana, PA 15701-1467, (724) 463-8547.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI053208001 Indiana County Airport Authority
801 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701
Indiana White and Cherryhill Townships
2 UNT Ramey Run
CWF
3 UNT Two Lick Creek
CWF
Two Lick Creek
TSF

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

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI062508001 Evergreen Farms, Eastman Development, LLC
2601 West 26th Street
Erie, PA 16506
Erie Fairview Township
Trout Run
CWF, MF

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