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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 13-876e

[43 Pa.B. 2616]
[Saturday, May 11, 2013]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS

 This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a 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 (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.

Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities

 For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).

 The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l
Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l
Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity*
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies 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; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

 Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities

 The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:

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

 Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.

 In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.

 More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are 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 (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.

 Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.

 Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit 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 § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and 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. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.

Coal NPDES Draft Permits

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

NPDES No. PA0092193 (Mining Permit No. 32840701), Tanoma Coal Company, Inc., (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for post-mining water treatment for the Tanoma Refuse Area #2 in Rayne Township, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 160.0. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Rayne Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on November 3, 2010. Application received September 16, 2010.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Rayne Run

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 43` 05" Long: 79° 03` 25") are:

30-DayDailyInstant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.239 -
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8
Manganese (mg/l) 1.3 2.6 3.3
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT
Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT

Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Rayne Run

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 43` 23" Long: 79° 03` 16") are:

30-DayDailyInstant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.09 -
Iron (mg/l) 0.9 1.7 2.1
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.9 2.4
Aluminum (mg/l) 1.1 2.3 2.8
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT
Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT

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

NPDES No. PA0212393 (Mining permit no. 11930102), E. P. Bender Coal Company, P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Dean Township, Cambria County, affecting 195.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Little Laurel Run and Clearfield Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery and warm water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Clearfield Creek TMDL. Application received: April 12, 2013.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Clearfield Creek.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
011 N

 This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 PA Code Chapter 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.

NPDES No. PA0234648 (Mining permit no. 11970201), Maple Coal Company, 254 Interpower Drive, Colver, PA 15927, renewal of an NPDES permit for coal refuse reprocessing in Barr and Blacklick Townships, Cambria County, affecting 47.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and Elk Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: January 22, 2013.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The treated outfall(s) listed below discharge to Elk Creek.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0
Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 50.0 50.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

 The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Elk Creek.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
002 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

Outfalls: 002 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0
Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

NPDES No. PA0268968 (Mining permit no. 56120105), PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, new NPDES permit for surface mining in Somerset Township, Somerset County, affecting 44.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): East Branch Coxes Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Coxes Creek TMDL. Application received: February 27, 2012.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The treated outfall(s) listed below discharge to East Branch Coxes Creek.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
003 Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0
Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 50.0 50.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

 The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to East Branch Coxes Creek.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001, 002 Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

Outfalls: Instant.
Parameter Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Manganese (mg/l)
Aluminum (mg/l)
Total Settleable Solids (mg/l) 0.5
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

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

NPDES No. PA0259373 (Permit No. 10120105). Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Buffalo Township, Butler County, affecting 84.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Lardintown Run, classified for the following uses: TSF. TMDL: Lower Allegheny River for Chlorane and PCB's. Application received: November 13, 2012.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries A & B to Lardintown Run:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
TP1Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

30-Day DailyInstant.
ParameterMinimum AverageMaximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7.5
Manganese (mg/l) 245
Aluminum (mg/l) 245
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 357090
Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary D to Lardintown Run:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
TP2Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

30-DayDailyInstant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 1.53 3.75
Manganese (mg/l) 1 2 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) .75 1.51.88
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 357090
Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary B to Lardintown Run:

Outfall No.New Outfall (Y/N)
SP1 (wet weather)- Y
30-Day DailyInstant.
ParameterMinimum AverageMaximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary D to Lardintown Run:

Outfall No.New Outfall (Y/N)
SP2 (wet weather) Y
30-DayDailyInstant.
ParameterMinimum AverageMaximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.09.0
Iron (mg/l)3.75
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

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

NPDES No. 0257699 (Mining Permit No. 17110107), Bell Resources, Inc., 1340 Hoyt Road, Curwensville, PA 16833, new NPDES permit for surface mining in Bloom, Brady, and Penn Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 76.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Bell Run classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. Bell Run is included in the West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL and ''Future Operation 1'' Waste Load Allocation was assigned to this permit. Application received: June 3, 2011.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributaries to Bell Run.

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y)
A
B
TB1
TB2

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401

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

 For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal 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 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 and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.

Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

Southeast Region: Waterway and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401

E46-1084. Montgomery County, One Montgomery Plaza, Suite 201, 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Norristown Borough and Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

 To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activity associated with the improvement of the Lafayette Street extension and improvement project in the floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF/MF):

 To modify, extend, and maintain the existing Lafayette Street (S.R. 9102) associated with its connection to Conshohocken Road (S.R. 3013). This work includes all the appurtenant work within the floodplain, such as local road intersection modification and proposed sidewalks.

 The project will permanently impact approximately 0.96 acre of floodplain (1,550 cubic yards of net fill). The site commences at approximately 400 feet west of the Dannehower Bridge in the Borough of Norristown and runs east extending to Lafayette Street from its current terminal point at Ford Street to the Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township (Norristown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 19.88 inches, W: 11.53 inches). The project is located in Plymouth Township and Norristown Borough, Montgomery County.

 The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)].

E51-238. Philadelphia City/Fairmount Park Commission, 1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, One Parkway Building, Philadelphia, PA 19102, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. ACOE Philadelphia District.

 Fairmount Water Works Amenities and Island Enhancements Project

 To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Fairmount Waterworks Amenities and Island Enhancement project within the floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF):

 1) To construct and maintain an approximately 550-foot long, 12-foot wide segment of a bituminous pathway.

 2) To construct and maintain an approximately 600-foot long, 6-foot wide boardwalk impacting approximately 0.11 acre of wetlands (PFO/SS )

 3) To dredge approximately 1,300 cubic yards within the stream associated with the installation of the proposed aquatic bench for habitats.

 4) To construct and maintain a 25-foot span, 8 feet wide, and 6-foot underclearance steel bridge connecting Philadelphia mainland to the island situated within the Schuylkill River.

 5) To construct and maintain a stormwater management facility/basin.

 The proposal will temporarily impact .30 acre and the applicant proposed to mitigate approximately 0.11 acre of wetland impacts. The project connects the island in the middle of the Schuylkill River to the Aquarium Drive (formerly Waterworks Drive) on the mainland in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County (Philadelphia, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 16.99 inches; W: 8.22 inches).

 The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)].

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717.705.4802.

E31-226: Cromwell Township Board of Supervisors, 10999 Valley Street, Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania 17260, in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, ACOE Baltimore District

 To: 1) cross and maintain 519.0 feet of PSS wetlands with 8.0-inch PVC pipe permanently impacting 0.006 acre and temporarily impacting 0.3574 acre (Latitude: 40°14`21"N, Longitude: 77°54`02"W), 2) cross and maintain 53.0 feet of PFO wetlands with 8.0-inch PVC pipe permanently impacting 0.0183 acre (Latitude: 40°14`09"N, Longitude: 77°54`03"W), 3) cross and maintain 26.0 feet of PFO wetlands with 8.0-inch PVC pipe permanently impacting 0.009 acre (Latitude: 40°14`06"N, Longitude: 77° 54`02"W), 4) cross and maintain 45.0 feet of PFO wetlands with 8.0-inch PVC pipe permanently impacting 0.0155 acre (Latitude: 40°13`56"N, Longitude: 77°54` 02"W), 5) cross and maintain 21.0 feet of PEM/PSS wetlands with 8.0-inch PVC pipe temporarily impacting 0.0145 acre (Latitude: 40°13`44"N, Longitude: 77°54` 04"W), 6) cross and maintain 77.0 feet of PEM wetlands with 8.0-inch PVC pipe temporarily impacting 0.053 acre (Latitude: 40°13`29"N, Longitude: 77°54`07"W), 7) cross and maintain 86.0 feet of PFO wetlands with 8.0-inch PVC pipe temporarily impacting 0.0592 acre (Latitude: 40°12`43"N, Longitude: 77°55`33"W), 8) install and maintain a 10.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Blacklog Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°14`16"N, Longitude: 77°54`1.8"W), 9) install and maintain a 10.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Blacklog Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`48.1"N, Longitude: 77°54`1.9"W), 10) install and maintain a 15.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Blacklog Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`41.7"N, Longitude: 77°54` 2.7"W), 11) install and maintain a 30.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Blacklog Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`32.5"N, Longitude: 77°54`5.1"W), 12) install and maintain a 30.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Blacklog Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13` 29.1"N, Longitude: 77°54`05"W), 13) install and maintain a 15.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Blacklog Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`12.9"N, Longitude: 77°54`12.5"W), 14) install and maintain a 10.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Blacklog Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`09"N, Longitude: 77°54`12.3"W), 15) install and maintain a 10.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Blacklog Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°12`56.2"N, Longitude: 77°54` 12.3"W), 16) install and maintain a 30.0-foot crossing with 3.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Aughwick Creek (TSF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`1.3"N, Longitude: 77°54`38.9"W), 17) install and maintain a 20.0-foot crossing with 3.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Aughwick Creek (TSF, MF) (Latitude: 40°12`59.2"N, Longitude: 77°54`46.6"W), 18) install and maintain a 20.0-foot crossing with 3.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Aughwick Creek (TSF, MF) (Latitude: 40°12`58.9"N, Longitude: 77°54`51.2"W), 19) install and maintain a 20.0-foot crossing with 3.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Aughwick Creek (TSF, MF) (Latitude: 40°12`57.8"N, Longitude: 77° 55`01"W), 20) install and maintain a 10.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under an Unnamed Tributary to Aughwick Creek (TSF, MF) (Latitude: 40°12`53.2"N, Longitude: 77°55`34.9"W), 21) install and maintain a 115.0-foot crossing with 3.0-inch PVC pipe under Aughwick Creek (TSF, MF) (Latitude: 40°12`56.9"N, Longitude: 77°55`31.4"W), 22) install and maintain a 110.0-foot crossing with 8.0-inch PVC pipe under Aughwick Creek (TSF, MF) (Latitude: 40°12`53.2"N, Longitude: 77°55`34.9"W), 23) install and maintain two 50.0-foot crossings with 8.0-inch and 3.0-inch PVC pipe under Three Springs Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°12`48"N, Longitude: 77° 55`34.2"W), 24) construct and maintain a pump station placing fill within the floodway of Three Springs Creek (CWF, MF) on the left side with average dimensions of 7.5 feet wide, 107.0 feet long, and 3.0 feet high with an area of 0.02 acre, 25) placing fill within the floodplain of Three Springs Creek (CWF, MF) and Aughwick Creek (TSF, MF) on the left side with average dimensions of 15.0 feet wide, 184.0 feet long, and 3.0 feet high with an area of 0.06 acre, 26) install and maintain 50.0 linear feet of R-4 riprap streambank stabilization in and along Jordan Run (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°14`21"N, Longitude: 77°54` 02"W), 27) install and maintain 30.0 linear feet of R-4riprap streambank stabilization in and along Jordan Run (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`42"N, Longitude: 77°54` 03"W), 28) install and maintain 15.0 linear feet of R-4 riprap streambank stabilization in and along Jordan Run (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`43"N, Longitude: 77°54` 03"W), 29) install and maintain 15.0 linear feet of R-4 riprap streambank stabilization in and along Jordan Run (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`43"N, Longitude: 77°54`3"W), 30) install and maintain 10.0 linear feet of R-4 riprap streambank stabilization in and along Jordan Run (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`33"N; Longitude: 77°54`05"W), and 31) install and maintain 10.0 linear feet of R-4 riprap streambank stabilization in and along Jordan Run (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°13`33"N, Longitude: 77°54`05"W), all for the purpose of providing public sewage to residences and businesses. The project is located along State Routes 994 and 475, Orbisonia, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40°12` 49.2"N, Longitude: 77°55`36.9"W) in Cromwell Township and Rockhill Furnace Borough, Huntingdon County. The amount of permanent wetland impact is considered a deminimus impact of 0.01 acre and wetland replacement is not required.

Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636

E49-327. Randall Kramm, 7480 Paradise Road, Milton, PA 17847-8071. Muddy Run Stabilization/Fencing Project in Turbot Township, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Milton, PA Quadrangle N: 41.048870 inches; W: -76.7905280 inches).

 The applicant proposes to complete a bank stabilization project within existing pasture ground. The improvements will consist of the installation of four stabilized agricultural stream crossings, 450 linear feet of bank stabilization (laying back the slopes) within the middle pasture along the left bank, 605 linear feet of bank stabilization (laying back the slopes and riprap toe) along three outside meander bends (one right bank and two left bank). Additional work will include fencing placed outside the floodway to maintain the new improved banks and vegetation areas. Overall, this project intends on improving well over 1000 linear feet of Muddy Run, which carries a water quality designation of Warm Water Fishery. This project does not impact any wetlands.

E49-328. Jody L. Cromley, 95 Terry's Lane, Watsontown, PA 17777. Cromley Bank Stabilization, in Turbot Township, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Milton, PA Quadrangle N: 41°3`14.3"; W: -76°47`0.3").

 This permit authorizes the construction, operation and maintenance of a bank stabilization project along 1,366 linear feet of Muddy Run, Warm Water Fishery in Turbot Township, Northumberland County. The work is categorized into three work areas of the upper pasture, middle pasture, and lower pasture. The upper pasture will stabilize 250 linear feet by means of regrading the stream banks to a 1:3 slope and placing R-5 riprap at the bed tie in elevation, to an elevation 1.5 feet up the bank with remaining bank vegetated. This pasture will also receive one stabilized stream crossing in accordance with the standards presented in the general permit number six authorization. These crossings will have eight inches of ASHTO No. 4 stone and four inches of ASHTO 2B along the entire wearing surface. Additionally, within the flood-plain, the applicant will install 1,063 linear feet of stream bank fencing to restrict livestock access to the stream. The middle pasture will stabilize 536 linear feet by means of regrading the stream banks to a 1:3 slope and placing R-5 riprap at the bed tie in elevation, to an elevation 1.5 feet up the bank with remaining bank vegetated. This pasture will receive 9-rock cross vanes constructed in accordance with the standards presented in the general permit number one authorization. This pasture will also receive two stabilized stream crossings in accordance with the standards presented in the general permit number six authorization. These crossings will have eight inches of ASHTO No. 4 stone and four inches of ASHTO 2B along the entire wearing surface. Additionally, within the floodplain, the applicant will install 2,006 linear feet of stream bank fencing to restrict livestock access to the stream. The lower pasture will stabilize 580 linear feet by means of regrading the stream banks to a 1:3 slope and placing R-5 riprap at the bed tie in elevation, to an elevation 1.5 feet up the bank with remaining bank vegetated. This pasture will also receive one stabilized stream crossing in accordance with the standards presented in the general permit number six authorization. These crossings will have eight inches of ASHTO No. 4 stone and four inches of ASHTO 2B along the entire wearing surface. Additionally, within the floodplain, the applicant will install 1,384 linear feet of stream bank fencing to restrict livestock access to the stream. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

E59-517 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, PO Box 218 Montours- ville, PA 17754-0218. S.R. 0015 Section 144 Slope Stabilization adjacent to the Tioga River, Tioga Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 52` 21"; W: -77° 07` 11").

 PA DOT Engineering District 3-0 proposes to stabilize a slope failure adjacent to the Tioga River at the Tioga Reservoir in Tioga Township, Tioga County. The project includes the placement of approximately 6,000 cubic yards of fill in the floodway to act as a counter berm to stabilize the slope and the excavation of approximately 6,000 cubic yards of material to offset the fill. Approximately 360 ft. of stormwater drainage will be relocated at the toe of slope. Approximately 460 driven steel piles will be driven in the footprint of the old SR 0015 roadway. Tioga River is classified as a Cold Water Fishery by Title 25, Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards. The project will not result in any wetland impacts. The project will not require mitigation.

Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

E30-242. Greene County Board of Commissioners, Greene County Office Building, 3rd Floor, 93 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Jefferson and Morgan Townships, Greene County ACOE Pittsburgh District

 Applicant has been given consent to remove the County Bridge No. 99 and to construct and maintain a bridge having two normal clear spans of 62.5 feet each and an underclearance of 16.49 feet across South Fork Tenmile Creek (WWF) and to construct, maintain and remove atemporary causeway and access road, located on T-860 (Bridge Street) in Jefferson and Morgan Townships, Greene County (Mather, PA Quadrangle; N: 17.1 inches; W: 6.9 inches; Latitude: 39° 58` 9"; Longitude: 80° 02` 57").

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

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

EA36-030: Millcreek Preservation Association, Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Room 200, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601, in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District

 To construct and maintain of a stream restoration project including 1) 3,600.00 feet of streambank grading; 2) 3,600.0 feet of rock toe protection; 3) three cross rock vanes; 4) two log vanes; 5) seven rock vanes; 6) two mudsills; and 7.) 300.0 feet of bankfull bench construction. The project is located near the intersection of Windy Hill Road and Strasburg Pike (Leola, PA Quadrangle, Latitude 40°01`19.3"N, Longitude: 76°14`8.97"W) in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

 The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.

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

 For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal 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 pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.

Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Williamsport, Pa 17701

ESCP # 4112801(1)
Applicant Name Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co, LLC
Contact Person Allen Smith
Address 2800 Post Oak Blvd Ste 900
City, State, Zip Houston TX 77056
County Lycoming
Township(s) Penn & Wolf Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Gregs Run,
 UNT to Gregs Run, UNT to Mill Race & Pine Run,
 all CWF-MF; Muncy Creek, TSF-MF

Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0040
Applicant Name Susquehanna Gathering Company 1,
 LLC
Contact Person John Miller
Address P. O. Box 839, 1299 Oliver Road
City, State, Zip New Milford, PA 18834
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Great Bend and New Milford Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Deacon
 Brook (CWF/MF)

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-015-0025
Applicant Name Angelina Gathering Company, LLC
Contact Person Danny Spaulding
Address 2350 N. Sam Houston Pkwy, Suite 125
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77032
County Bradford County
Township(s) Wyalusing Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Susquehanna
 River (WWF/MF);
 Secondary: UNT to Susquehanna River

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-015-0026
Applicant Name EOG Resources, Inc.
Contact Person Greg Shaffer
Address 191 Beaver Drive
City, State, Zip Dubois, PA 15801
County Bradford County
Township(s) Springfield Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Leonard
 Creek/Leonard Creek (TSF);
 Secondary: Sugar Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-081-0020
Applicant Name EXCO Resources (PA), LLC
Contact Person Brian Rushe
Address 3000 Ericsson Drive, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Gamble Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Fisher Hollow,
 Trib to Mill Creek/Mill Creek (All WWF)

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-117-0014
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person H. James Sewell
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Tioga County
Township(s) Richmond Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) North Elk Run
 & Slate Run (CWF/MF);
 Secondary: Tioga River

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-117-0010
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person H. James Sewell
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Tioga County
Township(s) Sullivan Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Corey Creek,
 UNT Elk Run (CWF/MF) (TSF);
 Secondary: Tioga River

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4745.

ESCGP-1 No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
0063108001-4 MarkWest Liberty Midstream &
Resources, LLC
601 Technology Drive
Suite 300
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Washington Greene Washington: Chartiers Township, Mount Pleasant Township, Canton Township, Hopewell Township, Buffalo Township, Blaine Township, Donegal Township, and West Finley Township Greene: Richhill Township UNTs to Brush Run (HQ-WWF), Brush Run (HQ-WWF), UNTs to Chartiers Creek (WWF), UNTS to Georges Run (WWF), Georges Run (WWF), UNTs to Chartiers Run (WWF), UNTs to Spottedtail Run (WWF), UNTs to Robinson Fork (WWF) UNTs to Beham Run (WWF), Blockhouse Run (WWF), UNTs to Blockhouse Run (WWF), UNTs to Bonar Creek (HQ-WWF), Bonar Creek (HQ-WWF), Dutch Fork (HQ-WWF), UNTs to Buck Run (HQ-WWF), UNTs to Buffalo Creek (HQ-WWF), Buffalo Creek (HQ-WWF), UNTs to Wolf Run (HQ-WWF), Westland Run (WWF), Enlow Fork (TSF)
0063138002 Williams Ohio
Valley Midstream
2000 Cliffmine Road
Coraopolis, PA 15275
Washington East Finley Township, West Finley Township, Buffalo Township, Canton Township, Chartiers Township Robinson Fork (WWF), Buffalo Creek (HQ-WWF), Chartiers Creek (WWF)
0063138006 NiSource/Columbia
Gas Transmission, LLC.
5151 San Felipe
Suite 2500
Houston, TX 77056
Washington Greene Greene: Washington Township, Morgan Township Washington: Amwell Township, West Bethlehem Township Craig Run (WWF), UNT to Hainer Run (TSF), UNT to Little Tenmile Creek (TSF), UNT Paterson Run (TSF)

Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335

ESCGP-1 #ESX12-019-0135A—Major Modification—Wack
 Pipeline
Applicant MarkWest Liberty Bluestone LLC
Contact Rick Lowry
Address 601 Technology Drive, Suite 300
City Canonsburg State PA Zip Code 15317
County Butler Township(s) Lancaster(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Yellow
 Creek/Yellow Creek CWF

OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT

 The following Well Permits have been issued with a waiver under 58 Pa.C.S. § 3215(b)(4) (relating to well location restrictions).

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

 For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal 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 quality for pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483.

Northwest Region District Oil and Gas Operations, Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335

Well Permit #: 115-21240-00-00
Well Farm Name RosiemarSUS 2H
Applicant Name: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC.
Contact Person: Mr. Eric Haskins
Address: 101 N. Main Street, Athens, PA 18810-1707
County: Susquehanna
Municipality Auburn Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
 the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
 map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
 Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Auburn Center, Nick Creek

Well Permit #: 123-47205-00-00
Well Farm Name Bialczak Lease 1933
Applicant Name: Catalyst Energy, Inc.
Contact Person: Mr. R. John Cass
Address: 424 S. 27th Street, Suite 304, Pittsburgh,
 PA 15203
County: Warren
Municipality Brokenstraw Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
 the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
 map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
 Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Sugar Grove, Matthew's Run

Well Permit #: 083-56022-00-00
Well Farm Name Niver Lot 388 43
Applicant Name: Howard Drilling, Inc.
Contact Person: Judith A. Saf
Address: 11 Bridge St. Bldg 4, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740
County: McKean
Municipality Wetmore Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
 the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
 map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
 Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Ludlow, Tionesta Creek

Southwest District Oil and Gas Operations, Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

Well Permit #: 059-26116-00-01
Well Farm Name: Miller Unit 76H
Applicant Name: Chevron Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person: Jeremy Hirtz
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive Smithfield, PA 15478
County: Greene
Municipality Name/City, Borough, Township: Dunkard
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
 the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
 map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
 Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Unnamed Tributary to
 Meadow Run


SPECIAL NOTICES

Facility Qualification Requests

 In accordance with PA Act 101 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 272, the County of Cambria is seeking waste disposal capacity for municipal waste (MSW) for a minimum of five (5) years, with an option to extend capacity an additional five (5) years, for a total of ten (10) years.

 Cambria County is hereby soliciting responses in order to qualify facilities that could provide all, or some of the processing/disposal capacity for the county generated MSW, beginning on or after August 1, 2013. Copies of Cambria County's Facility Qualification Request (FQR) may be obtained from the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority, P. O. Box 445, 507 Manor Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931.

 Electronic forms are available by e-mailing Kris Howdyshell at: khowdyshell@co.cambria.pa.us or by calling 814-472-2109.

 All responses must be made on the Submittal Form and in accordance with the Instructions to Respondents provided in the FQR. The respondent must submit the original and two (2) copies to the above address by 2:00 p.m. EST on May 17, 2013.

 Cambria County reserves the right to reject any or all responses.

Alternative Disposal of Radioactive
Material Request

 Under the requirements of 10 CFR 20.2002, which is incorporated by reference at 25 Pa. Code § 215.1(e), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) for approval to dispose at an unlicensed hazardous waste landfill in Idaho the waste material and demolition debris from the Safety Light Corporation Superfund Site (SLC Site) in Bloomsburg, Columbia County, PA. The landfill is permitted to receive low concentrations of certain radioactive materials if the material is approved for disposal by the appropriate regulatory body. In the case of material covered by a radioactive materials license, such material must be exempted from the license. The buildings at the SLC Site will be demolished by EPA as part of an ongoing remediation project at the SLC Site when funding becomes available. EPA believes the waste and debris from the SLC Site contain minimum levels of radioactive contamination and is acceptable for disposal at a hazardous waste landfill. This disposal request requires both Department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval.

 The Department has performed a technical review of EPA's request and has concluded that the material addressed in the request is suitable for exemption from the license's disposal requirements. EPA's request under 10 C.F.R. 20.2002 for disposal of materials from the SLC Site is available for public review and comment. The Department will accept written comments on EPA's request until June 10, 2013. Comments should be submitted to Director, Bureau of Radiation Protection, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105 or RA-EPDecommissioning@pa.gov. Following the public comment period, the Department will review and address any comments received prior to making a final determination to approve EPA's request.

 For additional information concerning EPA's request, individuals may contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection at (717) 787-2480 or RA-EPDecommissioning@pa.gov. Persons in need of accommodations as provided in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact the Department directly at (717) 787-2480 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

Notice of Suspension of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania

 On April 23, 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department), under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act (63 P. S. §§ 2001—2014) and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code § 240.203(b), suspended Zachary Keller's certification to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania. The Department suspended Mr. Keller's radon mitigation individual certification #2883 for his failure to submit the required 45-day reporting and late reporting fee in violation of 25 Pa. Code § 240.303(a), 25 Pa. Code Ch. 240 Appendix A, and 25 Pa. Code § 240.203(a)(3). Copies of Mr. Keller's Suspension are available from Kelley Oberdick, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Market Street, 13th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, (717) 783-3594.

Name
Zachary Keller

Address
402 King Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-1207

Type of Radon Certification
Mitigation individual

Environmental Good Samaritan Act

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

 The Environmental Good Samaritan Act (27 Pa.C.S. §§ 8001—8114), provides certain protections and immunities from civil liability for landowners and persons who voluntarily undertake reclamation and abatement projects to address land and water adversely affected by mining or oil or gas extraction or exploration for natural resources and left in an unreclaimed condition or left discharging water pollution. In order for landowners and persons to qualify for immunity, the projects must be approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).

 The following project proposal has been received by the Department. A copy of the proposal is available for inspection at the Knox District Mining Office, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232.

 Written comments or objections may be submitted by any person or any office or head of any federal, state, or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication.

 Written comments or objections should contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the proposal identification number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department of the basis of the comment or objection and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

EGS24004. Toby Creek Watershed Association, Inc. (P. O. Box 247, Brockway, PA 15824) A project to abate mine drainage pollution in Horton Township, Elk County affecting 7.0 acres. Receiving streams: Brandy Camp Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water intakes within 10 miles downstream. Project proposal received: April 19, 2013.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 13-876. Filed for public inspection May 10, 2013, 9:00 a.m.]



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