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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). 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. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before 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 before 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.
Written comments or objections regarding 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.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an 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
30753712 and NPDES No. PA0215724, Emerald Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to renew the permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1—Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 in Franklin Township, Green County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. Application received: June 11, 2010.
30841312, Consolidation Coal Company, (1 Bridge Street, Monongah, WV 26554), to revise the permit for the Blacksville Mine No. 2 in Wayne Township, Greene County, ACOE Pittsburgh. Holbrook, PA Quadrangle, from N: 4.56 inches; W: 2.58 inches to N: 4.90 inches: W: 2.27 inches. This is a Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment permit application (Stream Module 15), and 401 Water Quality Certification request, if applicable, submitted as part of the mining permit revision application to authorize the stream restoration for stream flow loss resulting from longwall mining to one area of Bells Run. Written comments or objections on the request for Section 401 Water Quality Certification or to the issuance of the Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, (Stream Module 15) may be submitted to the Department within 30 days of the date of this notice to the District Mining Office identified above. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and Chapter 105 permit application, (Stream Module 15) to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including relevant facts upon which they are based. The Water Obstruction and Encroachment permit application is available for review at the California District Mining Office, by appointment, at the address listed above. Application received: November 18, 2010.
32841302 and NPDES No. PA0007803, Pennsylvania Mines, LLC, (2 North 9th Street, Allentown, PA 18101), to renew the permit for the Greenwich North #1/South #2 Mine in Green and Montgomery Township, Indiana County and Susquehanna Township, Cambria County and related NPDES permit for reclamation only. Receiving stream: South Branch Two Lick Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: December 17, 2010.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
11110101 and NPDES No. PA0263141. KB Coal, Inc., 158 Account Lane, Hastings, PA 16646, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Clearfield Township, Cambria County, affecting 28.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNTs to Clearfield Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. The application includes stream encroachments within the barrier areas of Indian Run and unnamed tributaries to Indian Run Nos. 1 & 4. An encroachment is requested on Indian Run. The variance area is located at the point where the existing access road crosses Indian Run. The encroachment is requested for the purpose of using an existing road crossing over Indian Run. An encroachment is requested on unnamed tributaries to Indian Run Nos. 1 & 4. The encroachment begins at a point between the two streams and extends south between the streams a distance of approximately 420 feet to an existing crossing over Unnamed Tributary to Indian Run No. 4. It then continues an additional 150 feet south of the crossing along the east side of Unnamed Tributary to Indian Run No. 1. The encroachment is requested for the purpose of using an existing road which falls within 100 feet of both streams, as well as an existing road crossing over Unnamed Tributary to Indian Run No. 4. Application received: January 18, 2011.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
02900102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0591980. USA South Hills Landfill, Inc. (3100 Hill Road, Library, PA 15129). Renewal application for continued operation to an existing surface mine, located in South Park and Union Townships, Allegheny and Washington Counties, affecting 103.4 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Peters Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: May 16, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54851603R5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0592897. Carbon & Metal Technologies, LLC, (P. O. Box 100, Spring Glen, PA 17978), renewal of an existing anthracite coal preparation plant operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hubley Township, Schuylkill County affecting 23.6 acres, receiving stream: Pine Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: May 9, 2011.
49110101. Joseph E. Shingara, (270 Grivley Road, Herndon, PA 17830), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite surface mine operation in West Cameron Township, Northumberland County affecting 80.0 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes and cold water fishes. Application received: May 9, 2011.
40850201T. Hazleton Shaft Corporation, (P. O. Box 435 Hazleton, PA 18201), transfer of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 180.67 acres, receiving stream: Catawissa Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: May 11, 2011.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
7574SM5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0613711. Pennsy Supply, Inc., P. O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17105, renewal of NPDES Permit, Dickinson Township, Cumberland County. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Yellow Breeches Creek classified for the following use(s): high quality cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 6, 2011.
05960302 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234214, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of NPDES Permit, Snake Spring Township, Bedford County. Receiving stream(s): Cove Creek classified for the following use(s): EV. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. NPDES renewal application received: May 12, 2011.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
03110801. McVille Mining Co. (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of a small noncoal surface mine, located in Bethel Township, Armstrong County, affecting 4.9 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: May 10, 2011.
26110801. Mon River Energy Corp. (P. O. Box 466, Brier Hill, PA 15415). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of a small noncoal surface mine, located in Bethel Township, Armstrong County, affecting 4.9 acres. This application includes a GP-104 for stormwater. Receiving streams: South Branch Browns Run and North Branch Browns Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: May 17, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
8173SM1C15 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594148. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), correction to an existing NPDES Permit to increase discharge rate of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in East Caln & West Whiteland Townships, Chester County affecting 355.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Valley Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: May 10, 2011.
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 Chapters 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 Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0263184 (Mining Permit No. 56110102), Marquise Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, new NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Lincoln Township, Somerset County, affecting 45.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received March 2, 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 treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Quemahoning Creek
The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Quemahoning Creek
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 Yes 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) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 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: Quemahoning Creek
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 and 003 Yes The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 and 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
NONCOAL NPDES DRAFT PERMITS Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0234214 (Mining permit no. 05960302), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of an NPDES permit for a limestone quarry in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County, affecting 131.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Cove Creek, classified for the following use(s): exceptional value. Application received: May 12, 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 noncoal mining activities.
The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Cove Creek
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 No NPDES No. PA0613711 (Mining permit no. 7574SM5), Pennsy Supply, Inc., P. O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17105, renewal of an NPDES permit for a sandstone quarry in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, affecting 395.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Yellow Breeches Creek, classified for the following use(s): high quality cold water fishery. Application received: May 6, 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 noncoal mining activities.
The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to: unnamed tributary to Yellow Breeches Creek
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 No 002 No Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259071 (Permit No. 16112803). Ancient Sun, Inc. (P. O. Box 129, Shippenville PA 16254) New NPDES permit for a small industrial mineral operation in Elk Township, Clarion County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: N/A. Application received: April 26, 2011.
There is no proposed discharge for this site due to the implementation of BMPs.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an 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 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707.
E07-434: Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, 2681 Reservoir Road, Frankstown Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District
To construct and maintain a new sludge management building, two (2) digester tanks, a grit building with pump pits, parking lot, and a detention pond, along with associated grading and piping including 24.0-inch DIP sewerline, 12.0-inch PVC sewerline, 8.0-inch PVC sewerline, two (2) 6-inch DIP waterlines, 4.0-inch DIP waterline, and four (4) manholes. All impacts are located within the 100-yr floodway and floodplain of Frankstown Branch Juniata River (WWF, MF) and will permanently impact 2.34 acres of the 100-year floodway and 0.13 acre of floodplain. The purpose of the project is to improve the existing Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project is located at 2681 Reservoir Road, Frankstown Township, Blair County (Harrisburg West, PA Quadrangle N: 10.0 inches, W: 15.13 inches; Latitude: 40° 25` 48", Longitude: -78° 21` 32").
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E56-359. PA DOT Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. To remove the existing 28' wide, 159' long, two span, SR 4021 bridge with a 90 degree skew and to construct and maintain a new 29.5' wide, 153.1' long, three span bridge with minimum 10' underclearance over Stony Creek (TSF); to construct and maintain associated outfalls; and construct temporary causeways. The new bridge is located 22 upstream of the existing bridge with a pier skew change to 80 degrees to better align with stream flow. (Hooversville Pa Quadrangle; N: 4.5 inches; W: 5.25 inches; Latitude 40° 9` 00"; Longitude 78° 54` 47") Hooversville Borough, Somerset County.
E63-633. Mike Frazier, 567 McLane Farms Road, Washington, PA 15301. To impact approximately 200 ft of stream in Canonsburg Borough, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Canonsburg, PA Quadrangle: N: 1.7 inches, W: 10 inches; Latitude: 40° 15` 32"; Longitude: 80° 11` 49"). The applicant proposed to operate and maintain placement of fill for a length of approximately 250 ft. within the floodway of an unnamed tributary of Chartiers Creek (WWF) for a residential development. The fill was placed without a permit and is located at the intersection of Bluff Street and West College Street.
Northcentral Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
E5829-008. PVR Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC; 100 Penn Tower, Suite 201 & 202, 25 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Springville Township, Susque- hanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a Temporary Timber Mat Bridge crossing White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 52 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville SW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 39` 24.93" Lat., W -75° 58` 24.19" Long.).
2) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 52 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville SW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 39` 24.93" Lat., W -75° 58` 24.19" Long.).
3) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing an Intermittent Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 52 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville SW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 39` 31.65" Lat., W -75° 58` 15.43" Long.).
4) a Temporary Timber Mat Bridge crossing an Intermittent Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 59 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville SW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 39` 46.44" Lat., W -75° 58` 4.42" Long.).
5) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing an Intermittent Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 59 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville SW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 39` 46.44" Lat., W -75° 58` 4.42" Long.).
6) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 1,727 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville SW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 39` 50.47" Lat., W -75° 58` 1.20" Long.).
7) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing a Perennial Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 58 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville SW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 40` 37.83" Lat., W -75° 57` 58.52" Long.).
8) a Temporary Timber Mat Bridge crossing a Perennial Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 58 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville SW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 40` 37.83" Lat., W -75° 57` 58.52" Long.).
9) a proposed 12 inch natural gas line crossing a Perennial Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 51 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 41` 27.40" Lat., W -75° 57` 49.63" Long.).
10) a Temporary Timber Mat Bridge crossing a Perennial Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 51 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 41` 27.40" Lat., W -75° 57` 49.63" Long.).
11) a proposed 12 inch natural gas line crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 10,927 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 41` 51.21" Lat., W -75° 58` 5.70" Long.).
12) a Temporary Timber Mat crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 10,927 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 41` 51.21" Lat., W -75° 58` 5.70" Long.).
13) a proposed 12 inch natural gas line crossing an Intermittent Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 51 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 41` 58.71" Lat., W -75° 58` 7.85" Long.).
14) a Temporary Timber Mat Bridge crossing an Intermittent Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 51 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 41` 58.71" Lat., W -75° 58` 7.85" Long.).
15) a proposed 12 inch natural gas line crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 34,046 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 42` 14.23" Lat., W -75° 58` 7.40" Long.).
16) a Temporary Timber Mat crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 34,046 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 42` 14.23" Lat., W -75° 58` 7.40" Long.).
17) a proposed 12 inch natural gas line crossing an Intermittent Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 54 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 42` 14.23" Lat., W -75° 58` 7.40" Long.).
18) a Temporary Timber Mat Bridge crossing an Intermittent Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 54 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville NW, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 42` 14.23" Lat., W -75° 58` 7.40" Long.).
19) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing an Intermittent Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 149 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 38` 45.36" Lat., W -75° 58` 39.70" Long.).
20) a Temporary Timber Mat Bridge crossing an Intermittent Unnamed Tributary to White Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 149 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Springville, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 38` 45.36" Lat., W -75° 58` 39.70" Long.).
The project is part of a proposed 12" and 16" natural gas gathering line system connecting the existing Mirabelli Natural Gas Pipeline System to a proposed compressor station near the existing Tennessee Gas transmission line West of Springville, PA. This portion of the project will result in the impact of 526 lineal feet of stream channel (Unnamed Tributaries to White Creek and White Creek). This portion of the project will result in the impact of 46,700 square feet (1.07 acres) of Palustrine Emergent Wetlands (PEM). Wetland impacts are associated with this application. Wetland Mitigation will be determined during the review process.
E6629-002. PVR Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC; 100 Penn Tower, Suite 201 & 202, 25 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a Temporary Timber Mat crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 52,988 square feet (U.S.G.S. Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 36` 17.22" Lat., W -76° 0` 14.96" Long.).
2) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 52,988 square feet (U.S.G.S. Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 36` 17.22" Lat., W -76° 0` 14.96" Long.).
3) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing Meshoppen Creek (Chap. 93 CWF); Stream Impact: 50 lineal feet (U.S.G.S. Tunkhannock, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 39` 57.02" Lat., W -75° 59` 43.80" Long.).
4) a Temporary Timber Mat crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 8,528 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 37` 48.36" Lat., W -75° 59` 20.63" Long.).
5) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 8,528 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 37` 48.36" Lat., W -75° 59` 20.63" Long.).
6) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 16,500 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 38` 2.26" Lat., W -75° 59` 13.04" Long.).
7) a Temporary Timber Mat crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 16,500 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 38` 2.26" Lat., W -75° 59` 13.04" Long.).
8) a proposed 16 inch natural gas line crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 5,712 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 38` 26.11" Lat., W -75° 59` 14.70" Long.).
9) a Temporary Timber Mat crossing a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM); Wetland Impact: 5,712 square feet (U.S.G.S. Springville, PA Quadrangle; located at N 41° 38` 26.11" Lat., W -75° 59` 14.70" Long.).
The project is part of a proposed 12'' and 16'' natural gas gathering line system connecting the existing Mirabelli Natural Gas Pipeline System to a proposed compressor station near the existing Tennessee Gas transmission line West of Springville, PA. This portion of the project will result in the impact of 50 lineal feet of Meshoppen Creek (Chap. 93 CWF). This portion of the project will result in the impact of 83,728 square feet (1.92 acres) of Palustrine Emergent Wetlands (PEM). Wetland impacts are associated with this application. Wetland Mitigation will be determined during the review process.
ACTIONS
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS The Department has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and NOIs for coverage under General Permits. This notice of final action 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—691.101) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or Amendment Section III WQM Industrial, Sewage or Animal Wastes; Discharges to Groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 Individual Permit Section V NPDES MS4 Permit Waiver Section VI NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Construction Section VII NPDES NOI for Coverage under NPDES General Permits Sections I—VI contain actions regarding industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater, and discharges associated with MS4, stormwater associated with construction activities and CAFOs. Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for Coverage under General NPDES Permits. The approval for coverage under these General NPDES Permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions in each General Permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions in the respective permit. The permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal 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 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 contact a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0088552 (Sewage) Oakbrook Homeowner's Association of Elizabethtown
7 Oakbrook Lane Elizabethtown, PA 17022Lancaster County / West Donegal Township UNT Conewago Creek / 7G Y PA0024457 (Sewage) Halifax Area Water &
Sewer Authority
PO Box 443
Halifax, PA 17032Dauphin County / Halifax Borough Susquehanna River / 6C Y PA0012998
(IW)Atlas Minerals & Chemicals Inc. 1227 Valley Road
Mertztown, PA 19539-0038Berks County Longswamp Township Toad Creek / 2-C Y PA0028983 (Sewage) McVeytown Borough Authority PO Box 321
McVeytown, PA 17051Mifflin County McVeytown Borough Juniata River / 12-A Y PA0086185 (Sewage) Washington Township
Sewer Authority
185 Manors Road
Elizabethville, PA 17023-8733Dauphin County Washington Township Wiconisco Creek / 6-C Y PA0084425 (Sewage) Conewago Township Sewer Authority York County
600 Locust Point Road
York, PA 17406-6056York County
Conewago TownshipUNT of Little Conewago Creek / 7-F Y PA0083143
(IW)Saxton Borough
Municipal Authority
PO Box 173
Saxton, PA 16678-0173Bedford County
Liberty TownshipRaystown Branch Juniata River / 11-D Y PA0081451 (Sewage) Red Lion Area School District 696 Delta Road
Red Lion, PA 17356-9185York County Chanceford Township West Branch Toms
Run / 7-IY Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed No.) EPA Waived Y/N? PA0228320 (Sewage) Davidson Township Municipal Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant
32 Michelle Road
Sonestown, PA 17758-5358Sullivan County Davidson Township Muncy Creek (10-D) Y Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N PA0253171 Sewage Mt. Pleasant Township
PO Box 137
Mammoth, PA 15664Westmoreland County Mt. Pleasant Township Sewickley Creek Y PA0218359 Sewage Green Township
Municipal Authority
PO Box 129
Commodore, PA 15729Indiana County
Green TownshipUNT to North Branch Two Lick Creek Y PA0093033 Sewage Eastern Armstrong County Municipal Authority
Cemetary Road
Elderton, PA 15736-0262Armstrong County Elderton Borough UNT of Crooked Creek Y PA0000515 Sewage Allison Park Industrial Complex 3812 Route 8
Allison Park, PA 15101Allegheny County Hampton Township Pine Creek Y PA0252999 Sewage Unity Township
Municipal Authority
PO Box 506
Pleasant Unity, PA 15676Westmoreland County Unity Township Fourmile Run Y PA0204625 Sewage Robert Feather
1510 Darkshade Drive
Windber, PA 15963-6223Somerset County
Paint TownshipUNT to Shade Creek Y PA0022276 Sewage Southmoreland School District 609 Parker Avenue
Scottdale, PA 15683Westmoreland County East Huntingdon Township UNT to Stauffer Run Y PA0218901 Sewage Totteridge Golf
Course & Restaurant
325 Hannastown Road Greensburg, PA 15601Westmoreland County Salem Township Crabtree Creek Y Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0239691 Robert L. Smith
13478 Old Lake Road
East Springfield, PA 16411Erie County
Springfield TownshipUnnamed tributary
to Lake Erie 15-AY
II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
NPDES Permit No. PA0026492 A-1, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Scranton City Sewer Authority, 307 N Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503-1501.
This existing facility is located in Scranton City, Lackawanna County.
Description of Existing Action/Activity: Issuance of an Amended NPDES Permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.
NPDES Permit No. PA0008354, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4941, Pennsylvania American Water, 100 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
This existing facility (Montrose Water Treatment Plant) is located in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County.
Description of Existing Action/Activity: Issuance of an NPDES Permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Waste.
NPDES Permit No. PA0008885, Industrial Waste, SIC Codes 2621 and 2676, Procter & Gamble Paper Products Company, PO Box 32, Mehoopany, PA 18629.
This existing facility is located in Washington Township, Wyoming County.
Description of Existing Action/Activity: Issuance of an NPDES Permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Waste.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
NPDES Permit No. PA0254363, Sewage, Nathan L. Sleasman, 1280 Buckstown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563
This proposed facility is located in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance to discharge treated sewage.
NPDES Permit No. PA0254363, Sewage, Grace E. Duppstadt, 1300 Buckstown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563
This proposed facility is located in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance to discharge treated sewage.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
WQM Permit No. WQG01071101, Sewage, Corinna L. Teeter, 21414 Flintstone Creek Road, NE, Flintstone, MD 21530.
This proposed facility is located in Snyder Township, Blair County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit approval for the construction and operation of Small Flow Treatment Facilities.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
WQM Permit No. 411401, Sewerage [SIC 4952], Loyalsock Township, 2501 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-4007.
This proposed facility is located in Loyalsock Township & City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The proposed Act 537 Planning Implementation Project facilities consist of; 3.0 MG wet weather storage tank, pump station, force mains, existing pump station improvements and interceptor abandonment and rehabilitation. The proposed project will be located between State Route 0220 and the West Branch Susquehanna River.
WQM Permit No. 4111402, Sewerage [SIC Code 4952], Halliburton Energy Services, Inc, 10200 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas 77072-5206.
This proposed facility is located in Clinton Township, Lycoming County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The construction of two (2) wastewater pump stations to serve the new facility.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
WQM Permit No. 0211203-A1, Industrial Waste 4941, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Oakmont, 721 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139
This existing facility is located in Oakmont Borough, Allegheny County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of industrial wastewater facilities consisting of: A PWTech Unit Model ES 303 sludge dewatering system. A new building is designed to primarily house the PWTech sludge dewatering unit, polymer storage/feed pump, electrical equipment, dry cake storage and removal. This building will be 69` X 26` and will add an impermeable surface area of 1800 sq-ft for solids handling.
WQM Permit No. 0474204-A3, Industrial Waste, FirstEnergy Generation Corporation, PO Box 128, Shippingport, PA 15077
This existing facility is located in Greene Township, Beaver County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit amendment issuance for the installation of new pH neutralization systems.
WQM Permit No. 0311402, Sewerage, Mahoning Township Supervisors, 987 State Route 1025, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
This proposed facility is located in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for the construction and operation of a sanitary sewer system.
WQM Permit No. 1110402, Sewerage, Glendale Valley Municipal Authority, 1800 Beaver Valley Road, Flinton, PA 16640
This proposed facility is located in Reade and White Townships, Cambria County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for the construction and operation of a new pump station and force main and sewage treatment plant.
WQM Permit No. 5610405, Sewerage, Nathan L. Sleasman, 120 Buckstown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563
This proposed facility is located in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for the construction and operation of a single residence sewage treatment facility.
WQM Permit No. 5610406, Sewerage, Grace E. Duuppstadt, 1030 West Drexel Place, Citrus Springs, FL 34434
This proposed facility is located in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for the construction and operation of a single residence sewage treatment facility.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. WQG018803, Sewage, Amanda Adams, 218 Carrie Lane, Girard, PA 16417.
This proposed facility is located in Girard Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of a new permit for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 3303401, Sewage, Amendment No. 1, McClamont Township, P. O. Box 255, Firehouse Lane, Anita, PA 15711.
This existing facility is located in McClamont Township, Jefferson County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amendment of a Water Quality Permit for modification of piping to the aeration tanks and final clarifiers, replacement of return activated sludge pumps, installation of a chemical feed system, installation of covers for the clarifiers, installation of a sump pump in the ultraviolet disinfection/post aeration tank, and the addition of refrigerated composite samplers for NPDES compliance sampling.
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