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COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); 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. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
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—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
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 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), 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. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
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 1 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) 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, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
32141301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235890. Consol Mining Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, to renew the permit and related NPDES permit for the O'Donnell No. 4/Manor No. 8 Treatment System in Washington Township, Indiana County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 30, 2020. Application received: December 31, 2019.
30841317 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for installation of three (3) degas boreholes for the Enlow Fork Mine in Morris Township, Washington County and Richhill Township, Greene County, affecting 13.5 surface acres proposed. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 29, 2020. Application received: December 12, 2019.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Cayleigh Boniger).
33723006 and NPDES No. PA0603406. Consol Mining Company, LLC (CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in Winslow Township, Jefferson County affecting 450.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Soldier Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Application received: December 31, 2019.
Coal Applications Withdrawn
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
30841316 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for development mining for Bailey Mine & Prep Plant located in Richhill, Center, Morris, and Gray Townships, Greene County, affecting 4,732 proposed underground acres and 4,732 proposed subsidence control plan acres. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 30, 2019. Application received: September 25, 2019. Permit Withdrawn: January 24, 2020.
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.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Cayleigh Boniger).
37190301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0280755. Glacial Sand & Gravel Co. (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial minerals surface mine in Scott Township, Lawrence County affecting 246.2 acres. Receiving streams: Taylor Run, Slippery Rock Creek, and unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 16, 2019.
4950-E3719-011. Glacial Sand & Gravel Co. (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment to construct a haul road culver crossing and a conveyor crossing over unnamed tributary B to Slippery Rock Creek. Receiving streams: Taylor Run, Slippery Rock Creek, and unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 16, 2019.
4950-E3719-012. Glacial Sand & Gravel Co. (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment to construct a haul road culver crossing and a conveyor crossing over unnamed tributary C to Slippery Rock Creek. Receiving streams: Taylor Run, Slippery Rock Creek, and unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 16, 2019.
4950-37190301-E-3. Glacial Sand & Gravel Co. (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment to construct a conveyor crossing over Taylor Run. Receiving streams: Taylor Run, Slippery Rock Creek, and unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 16, 2019.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 45910805. Louis J. Manzie, Inc. (1155 Francis Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360), Stage I & II bond release on a quarry operation in Stroud Township, Monroe County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Louis J. Manzie. Application received: December 20, 2019.
Permit No. 6575SM1C10 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594415. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, affecting 180.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Lake Creek and unnamed tributary to Cherry Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes and HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 10, 2020.
Permit No. 38970301C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224448. H & K Group, Inc. (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County affecting 194.14 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Snitz Creek, classified for the following use: trout stocking fishes. Application received: January 14, 2020.
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. 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 limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
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 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. 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, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
NPDES No. PA0235938 (Mining Permit No. 56090701), PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, a renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Schrock Run Coal Refuse Disposal Area in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 263 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Schrock Run classified for the following use(s): CWF and Unnamed Tributary 45736 to Schrock Run classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete: November 6, 2017. Application received: April 12, 2016.
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 facility location of the non-discharge alternatives are listed below:
Facility Identification:
Infiltration gallery identified as internal monitoring point 106.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Schrock Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 00` 02" Long: -78° 56` 40") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - 2,000 4,000 5,000 pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50.1 100.2 100.2 Outfall 002 discharges to: Schrock Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 00` 06" Long: -78° 56` 40") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solidsc (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressurec (mOs/kg) - - - Report Outfall 003 discharges to: Schrock Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 00` 15" Long: -78° 56` 21") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - 2,000 4,000 5,000 pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50.1 100.2 100.2 Outfall 004 discharges to: Schrock Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 00` 15" Long: -78° 57` 05") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Outfall 005 discharges to: Schrock Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 39° 59` 59" Long: -78° 56` 54") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50.1 100.2 100.2 Internal Monitoring Point 106 discharges to: Infiltration Gallery
The proposed effluent limits for Internal Monitoring Point 106 (Lat: 40° 00` 03" Long: -78° 56` 55") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - EPA waiver is not in effect.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500. (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
NPDES No. PA0251470 (Mining Permit No. 30080201), Shannopin Materials, LLC, 966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541, renewal of NPDES permit in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 19.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Monongahela River, classified for the following use(s): WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority. Application received: March 18, 2019.
The following outfalls drain to the Monongahela River.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 N SWO 006 N SWO 007 N MDT 008 N MDT The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls at all times are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor and Report Flow (gpm) Monitor and Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor and Report Alkalinity must be greater than acidity at all times pH must be between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Cayleigh Boniger).
NPDES No. PA0280747 (Permit No. 10980302). Neiswonger Construction, Inc. (17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258). New NPDES permit for a large industrial mineral surface mine in Cherry and Slippery Rock Townships, Butler County, affecting 119.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to McMurray Run and McMurray Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: December 16, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries McMurray Run and McMurray Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 Y 006 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to McMurray Run and McMurray Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 Y 003 Y 004 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. 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 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above 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. Each individual 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 the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
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 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a).
Southeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerk Typist 3, 484.250.5157.
Permit No. E15-915, East Whiteland Township, 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19355, East Whiteland Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the below listed water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with Gunkle Spring Mill. The proposed project consists of the excavation of a channel that leads from Valley Creek (EV). The proposed excavation will have 9,400 square feet of permanent impact to the floodway and 1,880 square feet of permanent impact in wetlands.
The site is approximately at 86 Moores Road, Malvern, PA 19335 (Malvern Lat. 40° 3` 8"; Long. -75° 33` 50") in East Whiteland Township, Chester County.
Permit No. E09-1042, MRP Industrial NE, LLC, 930 East Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19380, Richland Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an approximate 209,000-square foot industrial building, the required parking area, and the stormwater management facility along and over the emergent wetland (PEM), impacting 0.55 acre of wetland associated with the new warehouse facility.
The site is located at East Pumping Station and Heller Roads (Quakertown, PA USGS Quadrangle Latitude: 40.461894; Longitude: -75.342510) in Richland Township, Bucks County.
Permit Nos. E15-919 and E46-1202, Aqua Pennsylvania, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Schuylkill and Upper Merion Townships, Chester and Montgomery Counties, ACOE Philadelphia District.
Aqua Pennsylvania is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Valley Forge 24-Inch Water Main Project. This is a multi-county project located in both Chester County and Montgomery County, which consists of the construction of 1,450 linear feet of 24-inch diameter ductile iron transmission main. The activities associated with Valley Creek (EV-MF) adjacent to S.R. 0023 include the construction and maintenance of a 148 linear foot 24-inch diameter transmission lane and includes the excavation of boring pits within the floodway of Valley Creek and boring under Valley Creek, which will result in 200 square feet (0.005 acre) of permanent floodway impact, 225 square feet (0.005 acre) of temporary floodway impact, and approximately 50 linear feet of permanent watercourse impact perpendicular to stream flow. This project is located along S.R. 0023 within Valley Forge National Historical Park in Schuylkill and Upper Merion Townships, Chester and Montgomery Counties (USGS PA Schuylkill; Upper Merion Quadrangle—Latitude 40.099855 N, Longitude 75.464056 W).
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E4802219-001. Borough of North Catasauqua, 1066 Fourth Street, North Catasauqua, PA 18032, in Northampton & North Catasauqua, Northampton County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Northampton Trail:
1. To remove an existing bridge structure and to construct and maintain a 11.2-foot long, 25.5-foot span steel beam/wooden deck bridge crossing of Dry Run (CWF, MF) having a 10.0-foot underclearance, and utilizing the existing concrete wingwalls after repair. A floodway fill of 0.16 acre of Dry Run (CWF, MF) is associated with this impact.
2. A floodway fill impacting approximately 0.07 acre of the Lehigh River (TSF, MF) for the purpose of maintaining the existing portion of the walking trail.
3. A floodway fill impacting approximately 0.3 acre of the Lehigh River (TSF, MF) for the purpose of realigning the existing walking trail.
4. A floodway fill impacting approximately 0.05 acre of the Hokendauqua Creek (CWF, MF) for the purpose of maintaining the existing walking trail.
5. A floodway fill impacting approximately 0.06 acre of the Hokendauqua Creek (CWF, MF) for the purpose of constructing an access ramp for the walking trail.
6. A floodplain fill impacting approximately 4.44 acre of the Lehigh River (TSF, MF) for the purpose of maintaining 7,200-LF of existing walking trail.
The project is located approximately 0.2 mile south of the intersection of Main Street and Laubach Ave. (Catasauqua, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 40` 21"; Longitude: -75° 29` 6") in Northampton and North Catasauqua Boroughs, Northampton County.
E4802219-005. Valley Industrial Properties, LLC, 21 E. 10th Street, Northampton, PA 18067, in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To fill and maintain an existing, abandoned, 0.44-acre water-filled lacustrine quarry pit having a permanent pool depth of approximately 48-feet. The purpose of this project is to reclaim a former mining area and eliminate a safety hazard. The project is located on the west side of Mack Road, approximately 0.35-mile east of the intersection of S.R. 512 (N. Lehigh Street) and Alpha Road (T-656) (Wind Gap, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 51` 6" Longitude: -75° 16` 41") in Portland Borough, Northampton County.
E5202220-001. Emil Avallone, P.O. Box 187, Tafton, PA 18464, in Palmyra Township, Pike County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To authorize a previously completed wetland fill of 0.11 acre of wetlands (EV) within the Sand Spring Creek Watershed (EV, MF) for the purpose of constructing a driveway for a single-family dwelling. When traveling north on SR 390, turn left onto Shiny Mountain Road and then turn right onto Brown Road after approximately 1.1 mile. The project is located 0.1 mile down Brown Road on the left (Promised Land, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 21` 56.0"; Longitude: -75° 13` 2.0") in Palmyra Township, Lackawanna County. (Promised Land, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 56"; Longitude: -75° 13` 2".)
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Edward Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E2803219-006: Antrim Township Municipal Authority, 10655 Antrim Church Road, Greencastle, PA 17225 in Antrim Township, Franklin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain two (2) waste water aeration reactor tanks, a new headworks building, and to upgrade the two (2) existing waste water aeration reactor tanks. The proposed aeration reactor tanks are in the FEMA floodplain of the Conococheague Creek (WWF, MF) and Unnamed Tributary to Conococheague Creek (WWF, MF) for the purpose of improving the pretreatment of the incoming wastewater and to improve operational efficiency of the waste water treatment plant. The project is located in Antrim Township, Franklin County (Latitude: 39° 44` 48.2"; Longitude: -77° 47` 3.9"). No wetland impacts are proposed.
E3603119-002: East Hempfield Township, 1700 Nissley Road, Landisville, PA 17538 in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove existing structure and to install and maintain a (1) 2 43.5 linear foot 12-foot × 5-foot box culverts with 1 foot uniform depression in Little Conestoga Creek (TSF, MF) and 1 31.5 linear foot 16-foot × 4 foot box culvert with 1-foot uniform depression in UNT Little Conestoga Creek (TSF, MF) and (2) place fill within a unused mill race. The project proposes to impact 164 feet of Little Conestoga Creek (TSF, MF) and 125 feet of UNT Little Conestoga Creek (TSF, MF). There is .001 ac of permanent PEM Wetland impacts and .001 ac of temporary PEM wetland impacts. The project is located in Hempfield Township, Lancaster County (40.0796°, -76.3515°).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E1704220-002. City of Dubois, 16 W. Scribner Ave., DuBois, PA 15801. Maple Avenue Streetscape. City of DuBois, Clearfield County. USACOE Pittsburgh District (DuBois, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 06` 59.1"; Longitude: 78° 45` 12.5").
The applicant is seeking Department consent for the removal, addition and expansion of sidewalks adjacent to Maple Avenue. The project also involves utility pole relocation, new light pole installation and tree removal. The site includes a one-mile section of sidewalk on both sides adjacent to Maple Avenue beginning at the intersection of Maple Ave and U.S. Route 219 and ending at the intersection of Maple Ave and 10th Street. A portion of the project is within the floodplain and floodway of Reisinger Run. Department water quality designation for Reisinger Run is Cold-Water Fishery (CWF). Reisinger Run is a tributary to Sandy Lick Creek which is listed as a Trout Stocking Fishery (TSF). The total proposed earth disturbance for the project is 0.85 acre. The project area consists of the roadway, sidewalks and maintained lawn. No wetlands are located within the project area.
Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
E02051-1831, PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Bell Acres Borough and Economy Borough; Allegheny County and Beaver County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Remove the existing 56 LF single-span steel girder bridge, and construct and maintain a replacement 80 LF single-span, prestressed concrete box beam bridge, along with scour protection, carrying SR 4036 Section A09 (Big Sewickley Road) over Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), for the purpose of replacing a deteriorating structure. The project will permanently impact 55 LF, and temporarily impact 94 LF of Big Sewickley Creek.
The project site is located along Big Sewickley Road, near the intersection with Hopkins Church Road (Ambridge, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 36`, 33.3"; W: 80°, 09`, 30.6"; Sub-basin 20G; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Bell Acres Borough, Allegheny County, and Economy Borough, Beaver County.
Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
E4129-133: Pennsylvania General Energy Company, LLC, 120 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365. Loyalsock/Shawnee Freshwater System in Gamble & Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain approximately 0.3-mile (1,600 ft) of permanent underground utility corridor and one (1) permanent surface freshwater withdrawal (SFW) under Loyalsock Creek along State Route 87 in Gamble and Plunketts Creek—Lycoming County. The permanent waterline will extend from proposed pump stations on both sides of Loyalsock Creek to the proposed impoundment site within Loyalsock State Forest. The purpose of the project is to support PGE's natural gas operations from the Marcellus shale formation. The project includes a freshwater intake and withdrawal system, a booster pump station pad, access road and permanent underground utility corridor that crosses Loyalsock Creek.
The project will result in a total of 309 LF (1,191 SF) of permanent and 268 LF (20,252 SF) of temporary stream impacts and 392 SF (0.0090 acre) of permanent and 8,744 SF (0.2007 acre) of temporary floodway impacts all for the purpose of constructing a freshwater withdrawal system and utility corridor under Loyalsock Creek to expand freshwater pipeline systems for Marcellus well development. No wetland impacts are proposed.
Stream Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality
QuadrangleActivity
Chap.
93
Listed
TroutImpact
Area
Temp.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Temp.
(LF)
Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Perm.
(LF)
Lat.
Long.Loyalsock Creek Plunketts Creek Montoursville N. Withdrawal System TSF; EV Stocked 129 56 41.355167
76.888760Loyalsock Creek Gamble Montoursville N. Utility Trench/
CorridorTSF; EV Stocked 19,496 240 1,008 240 41.355312
76.888918Loyalsock Creek Gamble Montoursville N. Utility Trench/
CorridorTSF; EV Stocked 593 13 54 13 41.355621
76.889681Loyalsock Creek Gamble Montoursville N. Temporary Bridge TSF; EV Stocked 163 15 41.355920
76.889301TOTAL IMPACTS
20,252 268 1,191 309 Floodway Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality
QuadrangleActivity Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Temp.
(LF)
Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Perm.
(LF)Lat.
Long.Loyalsock Creek Plunketts Creek Montoursville N. Withdrawal System 205 45 41.355167
76.888760Loyalsock Creek Gamble Montoursville N. Utility Trench/
Corridor8,744 219 187 45 41.355312
76.888918TOTAL IMPACTS
8,744 219 392 90 E4129-134: HEP Pennsylvania Gathering, LLC, 22024 Route 14, Troy, PA 16947. Elly May Pipeline in Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain approximately 1.7-mile (8,976 ft) of one (1) 20-inch diameter high density polyethene (HDPE) for transporting water and one (1) 20-inch diameter flex steel natural gas pipeline in Cogan House Township—Lycoming County. Additionally, a temporary access road and workspace will be constructed. The pipeline will be placed via open cut trenching within the existing ROW. The purpose of this project is to provide a conveyance of low-pressure natural gas between the Elly May Well Pad and Loch Well Pad.
The project will result in a total of 107 LF (1,121 SF) of permanent and 32 LF (284 SF) of temporary stream impacts, 13,265 SF (0.3045 acre) of permanent and 4,506 SF (0.1034 acre) of temporary floodway impacts and 5,809 SF (0.1334 acre) of permanent and 2,839 SF (0.0652 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing a natural gas pipeline for Marcellus well development.
Stream Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality
QuadrangleActivity Chap.
93
Listed
TroutImpact
Area
Temp.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Temp.
(LF)
Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Perm.
(LF)
Lat.
Long.(Waiver 2) S-MJU-121 UNT Wolf Run Cogan House White Pine 20" Gas Pipeline
20" WaterlineEV Wild Trout 16 112 57 371 41.452681°
77.180347°S-MJU-115 Flicks Run Cogan House White Pine 20" Gas Pipeline
20" Waterline MudsillEV Class A Wild 16 272 50 750 41.461320°
77.172293°TOTAL IMPACTS
32 384 107 1,121 TOTAL STREAM IMPACTS
16 272 50 750 TOTAL WAIVER 2 IMPACTS
16 112 57 371 Wetland Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality
QuadrangleActivity Cow.
ClassListed
TroutTotal
Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Temp.
(LF)
Total
Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Perm.
(LF)
Lat.
Long.W-MJU-289 Cogan House White Pine 20" Gas Pipeline
20" Waterline Timber MattingPEM; EV Class A Wild 80 1,280 80 3,926 41.453769°
77.179923°W-MJU-289 Cogan House White Pine 20" Gas Pipeline
20" Waterline Timber MattingPFO; EV Class A Wild 37 592 37 738 41.453769°
77.179923°W-MJU-289 Cogan House White Pine 20" Gas Pipeline
20" Waterline Timber MattingPSS; EV Class A Wild 38 608 38 711 41.453769°
77.179923°W-MJU-306 Cogan House White Pine 20" Gas Pipeline
20" Waterline Timber MattingPEM; EV Class A Wild 16 112 67 434 41.462502°
77.171218°W-MJU-306 Cogan House White Pine Temporary Workspace PEM; EV Class A Wild 23 247 41.462502°
77.171218°TOTAL IMPACTS
194 2,839 222 5,809 PEM
119 1,639 147 4,360 PSS
38 608 38 711 PFO
37 592 37 738 Floodway Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality
QuadrangleActivity Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Temp.
(LF)
Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)
Impact
Length
Perm.
(LF)
Lat.
Long.(Waiver 2) S-MJU-121 UNT Wolf Run Cogan House White Pine 20" Gas Pipeline
20" Waterline100 1,600 100 5,976 41.452681°
77.180347°S-MJU-115 Flicks Run Cogan House White Pine 20" Gas Pipeline
20" Waterline Mudsill100 1,600 100 5,140 41.461320°
77.172293°(Waiver 2) S-MJU-270 UNT Flicks Run Cogan House White Pine 20" Gas Pipeline
20" Waterline130 2,149 41.463305°
77.170440°(Waiver 2) S-MJU-114 UNT Flicks Run Cogan House White Pine Temporary Access Road 49 459 41.462043°
77.169094°(Waiver 2) S-MJU-112 UNT Flicks Run Cogan House White Pine Temporary Access Road 48 847 41.462059°
77.168217°TOTAL IMPACTS
297 4,506 330 13,265
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