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MINING ACTIVITY ACTIONS Actions on 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); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 water quality certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4401--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).
District Mining Operations, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.
Coal Applications Issued
32900108. Permit renewal, Mahoning Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 44, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip-auger mine in South Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 74.4 acres, receiving stream Ross Run and an unnamed tributary to Little Mahoning Creek, application received March 4, 1996, permit issued May 14, 1996.
56900110. Permit renewal, B & W Coal, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 1275, Horner City, PA 15748), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, affecting 61.3 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Quemahoning Creek, application received April 2, 1996, permit issued May 4, 1996.
11900108. Permit renewal, L & J Energy Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 247, Barnesboro, PA 15714), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip-auger mine valid for reclamation, only in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, affecting 29.2 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to west branch of Susquehanna River, application received May 10, 1996, permit issued May 14, 1996.
Mineral Resources Management--District Mining, Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
54840103R2. Shepco Coal Co., (P. O. Box 98, Hazleton, PA 18201), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in East Union and North Union Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 660.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Renewal issued March 26, 1996.
54683045R2. Pagnotti Coal Company, (800 Exeter Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Union, Butler and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 743.0 acres, receiving stream--none. Renewal issued March 27, 1996.
Mining and Reclamation, 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
56900701. PBS Coals, Inc. (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541), to renew the permit for the Job 12 Expansion in Shade Township, Somerset County, no additional discharge. Permit issued May 15, 1996.
56773707. PBS Coals, Inc., (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541), to renew the permit for the Cambria Fuel Refuse Disposal area in Stoneycreek Township, Somerset County for reclamation only, no additional discharge. Permit issued May 15, 1996.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
Small Industrial Mineral Authorizations Granted
59960801. George R. Ackley (R. D. 3, Box 334E, Westfield, PA 16950), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Shale) permit in Clymer Township, Tioga County affecting 1 acre, application received February 28, 1996, authorization granted April 29, 1996.
14950801. James Confer (R. D. 1, Box 205A, Spring Mills, PA 16875), commencement, operation and restora-tion of a Small Industrial Mineral (Shale) permit in Potter Township, Centre County affecting 3 acres, application received February 14, 1995, authorization granted May 13, 1996.
14950802. James Confer (R. D. 1, Box 205A, Spring Mills, PA 16875), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Shale) permit in Gregg Township, Centre County affecting 4 acres, application received February 14, 1995, authorization granted May 13, 1996.
59960803. James R. Aumick (465 Aumick Road, Mansfield, PA 16933), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Gravel) permit in Sullivan Township, Tioga County affecting 1 acre, application received May 1, 1996, authorization granted May 13, 1996.
Request for Variance
The Bureau of Deep Mine Safety has approved a request for variance from the Tanoma Mining Company. The following notification contains a summmary of both this request and the Department's decision regarding approval. Complete copies of both the variance request and the Department's decision may be obtained from Glen Ziegler by calling (717) 787-1376.
Summary of the request: Tanoma Mining Company's plan calls for 105` distances between track shelter holes in the Main E and all future mains development at the Tanoma Mine. Studies have shown that the main entries in the Tanoma Mine should be developed in 120` centers in order to enhance roof control. This 120` center will result in shelter holes being approximately 105` apart since the crosscuts are driven a maximum of 20` wide.
Summary of the decision: The Bureau has determined that Tanoma Mining Company's approved plan will provide protection to personnel and property substantially equal to or in excess of the requirements set forth in the Bituminous Coal Mine Act. The basis for the Bureau's determination for approval can be summarized in the following conclusions:
1. Development of pillars on maximum of 120 foot centers will enhance roof control in the Main E area and all future main areas where adverse and subnormal roof conditions are encountered.
2. The use of a continuous conveyor belt system eliminates high speed coal transportation equipment. This eliminates the many negative aspects of coal haulage equipment. These are increased traffic, equipment moving at higher speeds, and exposing employes to greater hazards when required to travel along track haulage travelways.
3. The additional time required to reach shelter in areas with extended shelter hole distances is minimal (an average of 1.56 seconds according to walking time tests).
This approval is limited to a variance from the distance requirements for shelter holes contained in section 268(b) of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act. All other terms, and requirements of section 268 shall remain in effect. Continued authorization for operation under the approval is contingent upon compliance with the measures described in the approved plan.
The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on previously received Dam Safety and Encroachment permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law) to the Environmental Hearing Board, 400 Market Street Floor 2, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, 1-800-654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action 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 at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Southwest Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Permits Issued
E02-1113. Encroachment. Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. To construct and maintain a parallel relief interceptor system consisting of a 54-inch diameter pipe, a 48-inch diameter pipe, a 42-inch diameter pipe and a 36-inch pipe for a total length of 24,500 linear feet in, along the banks of and under the bed and across the channel of Sawmill Run at various locations. The project is located between Woodruff Street and McNeilly Road (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N: 9.2 inches; W: 2.8 inches) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
E02-1123. Encroachment. Michael Facchiano Contracting, 45 Stewart Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. To construct and maintain a C. M. box culvert having a length of 213 feet, span of 20 feet 9 inches with an underclearance of 8 feet 7 inches in an unnamed tributary to Saw Mill Run and to place and maintain bank protection on the left and right banks of said stream on the upstream and downstream ends of proposed culvert. The project is located approximately 300 feet northwest from the intersection of McNeilly Road and Library Road (Route 88) (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N: 0.5 inch; W: 0.7 inch) in Baldwin Township, Allegheny County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects''. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E02-1136. Encroachment. City of Pittsburgh, 200 Ross Street--4th FL, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. To construct and maintain a walkway approximately 3,000 feet long with cantilevered sections and a river overlook, as part of a new River Front Park to be located along the left bank of the Allegheny River approximately 2,000 feet upstream of the confluence of the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangel N: 12.76 inches; W: 0.0 inches) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
E02-1137. Encroachment. St. Clair Valley Golf & Swim Club, 2140 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. To place and maintain fill in the floodway for the purpose of constructing an elevated ''tee-off'' for a proposed golf course driving range located along the right side of Chartiers Creek at a point approximately 3 miles downstream of the Allegheny/Washington County Line (Bridgeville, PA Quadrangle N: 16.1 inches; W: 15.5 inches) in Upper St. Clair and South Fayette Townships, Allegheny County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects''. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E02-1143. Encroachment. CNG Transmission Corporation, 175 Sheffield Drive Box 405, Delmont, PA 15626. To operate and maintain the existing retaining wall constructed under EP0296203 to protect an exposed existing gas pipeline. The wall is located on the left bank of Pucketa Creek, just west of the intersection of S. R. 366 and Albee Road (New Kensington, PA Quadrangle N: 8.3 inches; W: 15.0 inches) in Plum Borough, Allegheny County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects''. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E26-214. Encroachment. David and Jill S. Dongilli, P. O. Box 616, Smithton, PA 15479. To remove the downstream 13.0-foot portion of an existing 60-inch RCP culvert for the purpose of cleaning and debris removal and to reinstall and maintain said 13.0-foot portion of culvert in a tributary to the Youghiogheny River. The project is located along TR 495, approximately 0.75 mile east of S.TR. 51 (Fayette City Quadrangle N: 20.6 inches; W: 1.6 inches) in Perry Township, Fayette County.
E26-217. Encroachment. Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17107-7676. To construct and maintain 9.3 acres of replacement wetlands and to perform grading and to construct and maintain outfall protection in an unnamed tributary to Rubles Run as part of wetlands replacement impacted by the Mon/Fayette Expressway, S. R. 0043. This project is known as construction section 50W and is located along the intersection of S. R. 3002 (Gans Road) and S. R. 857 (Lake Lynn, PA-WV Quadrangle N: 19.8 inches; W: 7.6 inches) in Springhill Township, Fayette County.
E32-373. Encroachment. Joseph Kuzneski, 115 North Sixth Street, Indiana, PA 15701. To place and maintain fill in three separate wetlands totaling 0.29 acre and along an unnamed tributary to McCarthy Run for the purpose of developing a parking area and proposed expansion of the existing Shelly Plaza located east of the intersection of Route 422 and Shelly Drive (Indiana, PA Quadrangle N: 22.0 inches; W: 9.0 inches) in White Township, Indiana County. The permit applicant has met the wetland replacement requirement by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.
E56-256. Encroachment. John and Donna Gennett, R. R. 1 Box 403, Friedens, PA 15542. To place and maintain fill in 0.25 acre of wetlands for construction of a commercial building. This site is located approximately 3,000 feet west of Ferrellton along the south side of Route 30 (Boswell, PA Quadrangle N: 3.25 inches; W: 4.25 inches) in Jenner Township, Somerset County. The permit applicant has met the wetland replacement requirement by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.
Southeast Regional Office: Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E15-390. Encroachment, William Seltzer, President, 99 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. To construct and maintain 1) a timber beam bridge, having a 30-foot span with an average underclearance of 3 feet; 2) a 5-foot diameter culvert with a drop inlet structure for diverting flood flows at said bridge; and 3) two stormwater outfall structures consisting of endwalls and rock energy dissipating pads; across and along a tributary to Birch Run,located at the Birch Run Subdivision, approximately 550 feet upstream of T-434 on the western side of SR 1030 (Pottstown, PA Quadrangle N: 1.7 inches; W: 4.75 inches) in West Vincent Township, Chester County. Permit No. E15-390 is hereby reissued and extended to December 31, 1988.
E23-143. Encroachment. Claude deBotton, c/o Springfield Square, 1001 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19042. To amend permit no. E23-143 as follows: 1) to revise the location of a proposed access roadway just south of the previously permitted location. This roadway, North Crum Creek Road, crosses the northern tributary to Crum Creek and adjacent wetlands at a point approximately 1,450 feet northwest from the PA Route 3 crossing of Crum Creek, 2) to delete an 8 foot x 4 foot 2-inch culvert which was previously permitted, and to install and maintain 825 linear feet of an 8-foot x 4-foot box culvert stream enclosure and place 0.29 acre of fill in wetland near the westerly tributary to Crum Creek for the establishment of a parking area. This facility is located approximately 2,000 feet northwest from the PA Route 3 crossing of Crum Creek. These activities occur at the proposed Edgmont Country Fair Project (Media Quadrangle N: 19 inches; W: 17.5 inches) situated in Edgmont Township, Delaware County. The permittee shall provide 0.29 acre of replacement wetlands.
E15-501. Encroachment. Nantmeal Woods, Inc., 2 Scholl Drive, Oley, PA 19547. To place fill in 0.12 acre of wetlands (PEM) associated with construction of a storm water detention basin and dam in the proposed Daisy Meadows subdivision. The site is situated along a tributary to Bickels Run (HQ) at a point along the eastern side of Hanover Street (S. R. 1037), approximately 1/4 mile north of the intersection with S. R. 100, (Pottstown, PA Quadrangle N: 16.3 inches; W: 4.4 inches) in North Coventry Township, Chester County. The permittee shall provide 0.12 acre of wetland replacement. Approval is also granted for an Environmental Assessment for the aforementioned nonjurisdictional dam.
E51-134. Encroachment. PECO Energy Company, 955 Chesterbrook Boulevard 53A-1, Wayne, PA 19087-5691. To restore and maintain water depth to pre-existing levels by dredging at the following locations: 1) Along the east bank of the Schuylkill River at a point 1,700 feet downstream from the South Street bridge at the Schuylkill Generating Station (Philadelphia-PA Quadrangle; N: 12.4 inches; W: 9.3 inches); 2) In the Delaware River at a point approximately 1.1 miles north of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at the Delaware Generating Station (Philadelphia-PA Quadrangle N: 16.5 inches; W: 0.1 inch); 3) In the Delaware River at a point approximately 1,500 feet south of the Betsy Ross Bridge at the Richmond Generating Station. (Camden-NJ Quadrangle N: 19.75 inches; W: 10.5 inches). All three of the above sites are located in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
E23-335. Encroachment. Delaware County Commissioners, Government Center Building, Media, PA 19063. To remove an existing two lane 80-foot single span concrete encased steel truss bridge over Chester Creek on West Fifth Street and to construct and maintain an 82.5-foot single span composite prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge at the same location with an average underclearance of 5.9-feet (Bridgeport, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 17.5 inches; W: 15.8 inches) in the City of Chester, Delaware County. The submerged Land License Agreement has been approved for the project.
Actions on applications filed 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 sections 5 and 402 of the act of June 22, 1937 (P. L. 1987, No. 394) (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) and notice of final action for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Permits issued for Small projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description).
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certification
Central Office: Bureau of Dams, Waterways and Wetlands, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, telephone (717) 783-1384.
D57-044. Dam. Marianne B. Hewitt, P. O. Box 266, Nazareth, PA 18064. To modify, operate and maintain the Upper Boone Lake Dam in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County.
Request for Proposals The DEP, BLWC, NPS Program is accepting project proposals for the next two (FY 97 and FY 98) Section 319 NPS Implementation Grant cycles. There will not be another request for proposals before January 1998. Projects selected for funding will begin in March '97 or October '97 depending upon which grant the project is funded under. The Project start date along with the project time constraints must be indicated in the implementation plan.
The following information presents a brief overview of project selection criteria:
A. Three project categories are eligible for funding:
1) Watershed Assessments
2) Watershed Projects
3) Projects of Statewide Importance
Projects must have local support and commitment, clear goals and objectives, and be able to produce measurable environmental results. For Watershed Projects, points are awarded if the project is located in a high priority watershed.
B. EPA Grant Guidance has identified Nine Key Elements which are components of a good state NPS Program. You will have to identify how the project applies to one or more of these key elements.
C. The Scoresheets have been significantly revised. The DEP/DCNR NPS Task Force will use these scoresheets to select projects.
D. The Project Solicitation schedule will be followed closely. Project proposals are due in the BLWC office by 4 p.m. on July 29, 1996. Project proposals submitted after this date will not be considered.
E. The State Priority Watershed list has been significantly revised. The list is an EPA requirement.
To be considered, the proposal packet must include the following items:
1. One copy of the project proposal and budget. Your project budget must follow specific categories.
2. A Point of Contact with phone and fax numbers, and address, must be clearly identified on the proposal's cover page.
The NPS Program looks forward to working with you in the future to address NPS pollution issues in PA. Copies of the RFP are available upon request from Glenda Ferree, Division of Nonpoint Source Management, Bureau of Land and Water Conservation, P. O. Box 8555, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8555, (717) 787-5259.
Questions regarding this project proposal process may be addressed to Veronica Kasi, Carl Rohr, Barbara Lathrop, Jane Earle, and Garry Price. Please clarify any questions before developing a proposal.
The deadline for submission of project proposals is 4 p.m. on July 29, 1996. Any proposal that is submitted after this date will not be considered.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 96-894. Filed for public inspection May 31, 1996, 9:00 a.m.]
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