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ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
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 application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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).
Coal Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
40990202C. HUD, Inc. t/a Emerald Anthracite, (P. O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), correction to an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Newport and Hanover Townships, Luzerne County affecting 104.2 acres, receiving stream--none. Correction issued January 25, 2001.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209.
17980112, P & N Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Burnside Borough and Township, Clearfield County affecting 62.6 acres. Receiving streams: West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received May 28, 1998. Permit issued January 12, 2001.
17980106, R. B. Contracting (R. D. 1, Box 13, Curwensville, PA 16833), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a Change in Land Use from forestland to wildlife habitat. The permit is located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County and affects 71.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Little Clearfield Creek. Application received November 16, 2000. Permit issued January 11, 2001.
17950113, Waroquier Coal Company (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County affecting 60.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary # 1 and # 2 to Watts Creek to Watts Creek to Clearfield Creek to West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received November 27, 2000. Permit issued January 25, 2001.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
32000102, Britt Energies, Inc. (2450 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface-auger mine in White Township, Indiana County, affecting 105.3 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributary to Yellow Creek and Yellow Creek, application received June 14, 2000. Permit issued January 22, 2001.
56793091, SMP Boundary Revision, Hardrock Coal Company (275 Saddle Ridge Road, Berlin, PA 15530), to add 6.1 acres to the existing permit for additional mining of the Upper Freeport coal seam. Total SMP acres go from 549.6 to 555.7 in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, receiving streams for SMP are unnamed tributaries to/and Tubs Run; and unnamed tributary to Millers Run, application received March 23, 1999. Permit issued January 23, 2001.
McMurray District Mining Office: 3913 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
30841391. Consolidation Coal Co., (4000 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA 15129), to renew the permit for the Blacksville No. 1 Mine in Wayne Township, Greene County to renew permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued January 18, 2001.
63743702. Eighty Four Mining Co., (P. O. Box 284, Eighty Four, PA 15330), to renew the permit for the Mine No. 84 Refuse Disposal Area in Somerset Township, Washington County to renew permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued January 18, 2001.
30831303. RAG Cumberland Resources, L.P., (P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to transfer the permit for the Cumberland Mine in Whiteley Township, Greene County to transfer from Corp. to L.P., no additional discharges. Permit issued January 23, 2001.
63841702. Consolidation Coal Co., (4000 Brownsville Rd., South Park, PA 15129), to renew the permit for the Westland Mine, Arden AMD Treatment Plant in Chartiers Township, Washington County to renew permit, no additional discharges. Permit issued January 26, 2001.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669.
16940107. RFI Energy, Inc. (555 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15767). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Perry Township, Clarion County affecting 224.0 acres. Receiving streams: Five unnamed tributaries to Cherry Run. Application received: November 17, 2000. Permit Issued January 19, 2001.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
6276SM4C2. Martin Limestone, Inc., (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506), renewal of NPDES Permit #PA0613142 in Honey Brook and Caernarvon Townships, Chester and Lancaster Counties, receiving stream--West Branch Brandywine Creek. Renewal issued January 23, 2001.
6276SM2A1C4. Martin Limestone, Inc., (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506), renewal of NPDES Permit #PA0594512 in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, receiving stream--Conestoga Creek. Renewal issued January 23, 2001.
19002801. Sokol Quarries, Inc., (P. O. Box 366, Bloomsburg, PA 17815), commencement, operation and restoration of a small quarry operation in Stillwater Borough, Columbia County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream--Miller's Creek. Permit issued January 26, 2001.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209.
08000804, Mark T. Shingler, R. R. 1, Box 69A, Wyalusing, PA 18853), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Flagstone) permit in Wilmot Township, Bradford County affecting 3 acres. Receiving streams: Susquehanna River. Application received May 4, 2000. Permit issued January 10, 2001.
12000801, George F. Brown Excavating (R. R. 2, Box 238C, Emporium, PA 15834), commencement, operation and restoration of a Small Industrial Mineral (Sandstone) permit in Shippen Township, Cameron County affecting 5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Portage, to Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning. Application received October 26, 2000. Permit issued January 10, 2001.
ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION
Bond Forfeiture Contract Awarded BF 429-101.1 Location Derry Township, Westmoreland County Description Abandoned Mine Reclamation Contractor Hutchison Excavating Amount $121,220.00 Date of Award January 19,2001
Contact: Mary Jane Olsen
(717) 783-4800
Bond Forfeiture Contract Awarded BF 422-101.1 Location Toby Township, Clarion County Description Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Contractor WDK Enterprises, Inc. Amount $68,025.95 Date of Award January 29, 2001
Contact: Mary Jane Olsen
(717) 783-4800
Bond Forfeiture Contract Awarded BF 432-101.1 Location Noyes and Leidy Townships, Clinton County Description Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Contractor Earthmovers Unlimited, Inc. Amount $828,865.45 Date of Award January 29, 2001
Contact: Mary Jane Olsen
(717) 783-4800
Bond Forfeiture Contract Awarded BF 445-101.1 Location Clarion Township, Clarion County Description Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Contractor Neiswonger Construction Company Amount $430,155.00 Date of Award December 12, 2000
Contact: Mary Jane Olsen
(717) 783-4800
Bond Forfeiture Contract Awarded BF 453-101.1 Location Bell Township, Clearfield County Description Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Contractor J & J Snyder, Inc. Amount $11,135.00 Date of Award December 5, 2000
Contact: Mary Jane Olsen
(717) 783-4800
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department of Environmental Protection certifies that the construction and operation herein described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
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, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. 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 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 appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law (35 §§ 691.1-- 691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1341(a)). (Note: Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description).
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certifications:
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E09-801. Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976. Doylestown Township and Doylestown Borough, Bucks County, Philadelphia ACOE.
To expand and maintain the existing Green Street Wastewater Treatment Facility located in the 100-year flood plain of the Central tributary to the Neshaminy Creek (TSF) and to relocate approximately 135 linear feet of stream channel of an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek (TSF) which will impact 0.06 acre of wetlands (PEM). The proposed channel will be 160 linear feet long and will be stabilized with R-6 riprap. This work also includes demolition of existing facilities which are no longer in use, and improvement of the existing entrance road. The site is located approximately 1,400 feet southwest of the intersection of Doylestown Road (S. R. 0202) and Pebble Hill Road, (Buckingham, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 9.15 inches; W: 17.15 inches). The permit applicant has met the wetland replacement requirement by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4700.
E29-080. Fulton Industrial Development Association, 100 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 in Ayr Township, Fulton County, ACOE Baltimore District, (McConnellsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 9.1 inches; W: 17.4 inches).
To (1) construct and maintain a twin cell box culvert with each cell having an opening of 8 feet x 6 feet, (2) impact 0.32 acre of wetlands; and, (3) construct and maintain a sewer and water line crossing in and along a tributary to Big Cove Creek (CWF) at a point approximately 1,700 feet upstream of US Route 522 for the purpose of constructing an access to the proposed South Central Business Park. The applicant proposed to create 0.32 acre of replacement wetlands.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E17-354. Wallaceton-Boggs Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 97, West Decatur, PA 16878. Sewer lines, in Boggs Township and Wallaceton Borough, Clearfield County, ACOE Baltimore District (Wallaceton, PA Quadrangle N: 12 inches; W: 5 inches).
To install, operate and maintain a gravity sewer line beneath Laurel Run (Cold Water Fishery); Simeling Run (Cold Water Fishery); unnamed tributaries to Simeling Run (Cold Water Fishery); and through wetlands associated to Laurel Run and Simeling Run (Exceptional Value Wetlands) for the collection and conveyance of municipal wastewater. Cumulatively the gravity sewer line shall be constructed with a minimum installation length of 125-feet beneath Laurel Run, 15-feet beneath Simeling Run, 20-feet beneath the unnamed tributaries, and 1695-feet through the wetlands. All sewer line installations between October 1 and December 31 shall completed by borings; sewer line installations outside this time frame shall be conducted in dry work conditions through the use of dam and pumping or fluming stream flow around the work area. All stone used for in-stream channel use shall be free of fines and silts. The project is located along the southern and northern right-of-way of SR 0322 at the intersection of SR 2024 and SR 0322 in Boggs Township and Wallaceton Borough, Clearfield County. This permit also authorizes the construction, operation, maintenance and removal of temporary stream crossings for equipment access; all crossings shall be constructed with suitable rock that is free of fines and silt. All temporary stream crossings shall be removed and the areas of stream bank disturbance stabilized immediately upon removal.
E18-305. Bald Eagle Township Supervisors, R. R. 2, Box 97C, Mill Hall, PA 17751. Floodway fill, in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District, (Lock Haven, PA Quadrangle, N: 0.1 inch; W: 17.2 inches).
To place and maintain 100 cubic yards of clean earthen fill in the right floodway of an unnamed tributary to Bald Eagle Creek located behind the Bald Eagle Township Building in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E49-237. John H. and Charlotte Greiner, R. R. 1, Box 184, River Road, Watsontown, PA 17777. Private bridge, in Delaware Township, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Muncy, PA Quadrangle N: 2.0 inches; W: 6.5 inches).
To construct, operate and maintain a single span private bridge structure across Warrior Run. The bridge shall have a span of 16 feet, an underclearance of 5 feet and constructed on concrete abutments. The structure is located one mile west on SR 1007 from the intersection with SR 54 in Delaware Township, Northumberland County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E59-398. Allen R. Mohler, Spring Hill Road, Kirkwood, PA 17536-9754. Culvert crossing, in Elk Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Marshlands, PA Quadrangle N: 9.7 inches; W: 7.3 inches).
To construct, operate and maintain a minor road crossing Chaffee Run to provide private property access. The minor road crossing shall be constructed at a time when Chaffee Run is at maximum low flow. The crossing shall be constructed with a culvert pipe that has a minimum diameter of 5.5-feet, length of 20-feet, and depression of 1.0-feet into the streambed. The road crossing Chaffee Run shall be constructed in dry work conditions by dams and pumping or fluming stream flow around work area. The project is located along the western right-of-way of T-316 approximately 3200-feet west of T-304 and T-316 intersection in Elk Township, Tioga County. This permit does not authorize any temporary or permanent impacts to wetlands associated to Chaffee Run. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E59-409. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 715 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, PA 17754. SR 4017/014 bridge, in Osceola Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Knoxville, PA Quadrangle N: 21.4 inches; W: .9 inch).
To remove the existing structure and construct, operate and maintain a new single span pre-stressed box beam bridge structure over Holden Creek. The new structure shall have a normal span of 14.46 meters (47.44 feet) and an average underclearance of 1,820 millimeters (5.97 feet). This permit also authorizes a temporary vehicular access. The access will consist of three 1,520 millimeter (4.98 foot) pipes with associated clean fill that shall be constructed of silt-free non-erodible material in order to prevent any road materials from washing out if the structure is overtopped during periods of high water. The banks shall be re-graded to facilitate smooth transitions of the approaches. Once the temporary access has been removed the banks shall be restored to their original grades and have riparian plantings incorporated to restore the natural corridor. This project is located 13 miles northwest from Osceola on SR 4017 in Osceola Township, Tioga County.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1319. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 600 West Peachtree Street, Suite 1840, Atlanta, GA 30308. Fiber Optics Communications Project in Aspinwall Borough, Avalon Borough, Bellevue Borough, Ben Avon Borough, Brackenridge Borough, Cheswick Borough, East Deer Township, Edgeworth Borough, Emsworth Borough, Etna Borough, Glenfield Borough, Harmar Township, Haysville Borough, Harrison Township, Kilbuck Township, Leets Township, Millvale Borough, O'Hara Township, Osborne Borough, City of Pittsburgh, Sewickley Borough, Sharpsburg Borough, Springdale Borough, Springdale Township and Tarentum Borough in Allegheny County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Freeport, PA Quadrangle N: 8.1 inches; W: 9.7 inches and ends Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 14.1 inches; W: 13.7 inches).
To construct and maintain a fiber optics line consisting of 12 high density polyethylene (HPPC) conduits installed within the existing right of way of the Norfolk Southern Railway, utilizing various installation methods, including a track mounted rail plow, bridge attachment, horizontal directional drill, and conventional wet and dry trenching. The line shall cross the following streams: six tributaries to the Allegheny River (WWF), Bull Creek (WWF), Bailey Run (WWF), Crawford Run (WWF), Riddle Run (WWF), Tawney Run (WWF), Deer Creek (WWF), Guys Run (WWF), Power Run (WWF), Squaw Run (HQ-WWF), Pine Creek (TSF), Allegheny River (WWF), Jacks Run (WWF), Spruce Run (WWF), Lowries Run (TSF), Toms Run (WWF), Kilbuck Run (CWF), two tributaries to the Ohio River (WWF), Little Sewickley Creek (HQ-TSF) and Big Sewickley Creek (TSF). This project is part of the construction of a fiber optic network extending from Cleveland, Ohio to Fairfax, Virginia.
E03-389. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 600 West Peachtree Street, Suite 1840, Atlanta, GA 30308. Fiber Optics Communications Project in Freeport Borough and South Buffalo Townships, Armstrong County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Freeport, PA Quadrangle N: 8.3 inches; W: 9.4 inches).
To construct and maintain several fiber optic utility line crossings in, along or across Long Run (WWF), Kiskiminetas River (WWF) and Buffalo Creek (TSF) and their associated wetlands. The utility line will be installed within existing right of ways of the Norfolk Southern Railway Company, utilizing a variety of installation methods, including a track mounted rail plow, bridge attachment, horizontal directional drill, and conventional wet and dry trenching. This project is part of the construction of a fiber optic network extending from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland, Ohio.
E04-273. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 600 West Peachtree Street, Suite 1840, Atlanta, GA 30308. Fiber Optics Communications Project in Ambridge Borough, Baden Borough, the City of Beaver Falls, Conway Borough, Daugherty Township, East Rochester Township, Eastvale Borough, Economy Borough, Freedom Borough, Harmony Township, New Brighton Borough, North Sewickley Township, Patterson Heights Borough and Rochester Township in Beaver County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 14.1 inches; W: 13.7 inches and ends at the Beaver Falls, PA Quadrangle N: 18.7 inches; W: 10.0 inches).
To construct and maintain a fiber optic line consisting of 12 high density polyethylene (HPPC) conduits installed within the existing right of way of the Norfolk Southern Railway, utilizing various installation methods, including a track mounted rail plow, bridge attachment, horizontal directional drill, and conventional wet and dry trenching. The line shall cross the following streams: two tributaries to the Ohio River (WWF), Legionville Run (WWF), Crows Run (WWF), Dutchman Run (WWF), Lacock Run (WWF), McKinley Run (WWF), six tributaries to the Beaver River (WWF), Blockhouse Run (WWF), Bennett Run (WWF), Thompson Run (WWF), and a wetland (PFO) in a tributary to the Beaver River. This project is part of the construction of a fiber optic network extending from Cleveland, Ohio to Fairfax, Virginia.
E11-286. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 600 West Peachtree Street, Suite 1840, Atlanta, GA 30308. Fiber Optics Communications Project in the Borough of Cassandra, Cresson, East Conemaugh, Gallitzin, Lilly, Portage, Sankertown, South Fork, Summerhill, Tunnelhill, Wilmore, Ehrenfeld and City of Johnstown and the Townships of Allegheny, Conemaugh, Cresson, Croyle, Gallitzin, East Taylor, Lower Yoder, Portage, Summerhill, Upper Yoder and Washington, Cambria County, ACOE Pittsburgh District, (Cresson, PA Quadrangle N: 18.5 inches; W: 8.2 inches).
To construct and maintain several fiber optic utility line crossings in, along or across Little Conemaugh River, Conemaugh River, several of their tributaries (CWF, WWF), and associated wetlands. The utility line will be installed within existing right of ways of the Norfolk Southern Railway Company, utilizing a variety of installation methods, including a track mounted rail plow, bridge attachment, horizontal directional drill, and conventional wet and dry trenching. This project is part of the construction of a fiber optic network extending from Washington D.C. to Cleveland, Ohio.
E32-424. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 600 West Peachtree Street, Suite 1840, Atlanta, GA 30308. Fiber Optics Communications Project in the Borough of Blairsville, and the Townships of Burrell, Conemaugh, and West Wheatfield, Indiana County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Avonmore, PA Quadrangle N: 5.6 inches; W: 10.3 inches).
To construct and maintain several fiber optic utility line crossings, in, along or across the Conemaugh River (WWF), several of it's tributaries (WWF & CWF), associated wetlands and tributaries of the Kiskiminetas River (CWF & WWF). The utility line will be installed within existing right of ways of the Norfolk Southern Railway Company utilizing a variety of installation methods, including a track mounted rail plow, bridge attachment, horizontal directional drill, and conventional wet and dry trenching. This project is part of the construction of a fiber optics network from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland, Ohio.
E65-764. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 600 West Peachtree Street, Suite 1840, Atlanta, GA 30308. Fiber Optics Communications Project in the Borough of Bolivar, East Vandergrift, Hyde Park, New Florence, Oklahoma, Seward, Vandergrift, West Leechburg and Avonmore and the Townships of Allegheny, Bell, Derry, Fairfield, St. Clair, and Washington, Westmoreland County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Freeport, PA Quadrangle N: 9.5 inches; W: 6.6 inches).
To construct and maintain several fiber optic utility line crossings in, along or across the Conemaugh River (WWF), Kiskiminetas River (WWF), Allegheny River (WWF), several of their tributaries (HQ-CWF, CWF, TSF, WWF) and associated wetlands. The utility line will be installed within existing right of ways of the Norfolk Southern Company, utilizing a variety of installation methods, including a track mounted rail plow, bridge attachment, horizontal directional drill, and conventional wet and dry trenching. This project is part of the construction of a fiber optic network extending from Washington D.C. to Cleveland, Ohio.
E02-1310. Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Regional Resource Center, Suite 1410, 425 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. North Shore Riverfront Park Docking Facility in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle project begins N: 12.7 inches; W: 2.5 inches; project ends N: 12.8 inches; W: 1.0 inch).
To remove existing structures and to construct and maintain a new Waterfront Park on the North Shore of the Ohio River (WWF) and Allegheny River (WWF). The project shall consist of a sheet pile wall for the entire length of the project (3,025 ft.), 700 ft. of rip-rap bank stabilization, 10,370 cubic yards of dredging, create 2.29 acres of shallow water mitigation area by dredging and placing 7,720 yds. of rip rap and approximately 1,100 two foot diameter boulders, an observation pier, two pile supported overlooks, a pile supported causeway (316 ft.), two commercial passenger ferry ramps, a mooring facility for the Delta Queen, a fountain/waterfall and six outfalls. The project area is bounded on the north by the existing and proposed North Shore Drive; on the south by the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers; on the east by PNC Park; and on the west by the Carnegie Science Center. This project excludes the PNC Park waterfront improvements.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
E25-621, BTDD, LLC, 101 Lakemont Park Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16002. Sheetz Gas Station/Convenience Store and Commercial Development in Millcreek Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 13.2 inches; W: 7.75 inches).
To conduct the following activities in/along a total reach of approximately 360 feet of a tributary to Lake Erie associated with a Sheetz gas station/convenience store and commercial retail development and associated parking area at the northeast corner of West 26th and Asbury Road:
1. Place and maintain fill within the regulated 50-foot floodway beginning at West 26th Street and extending downstream approximately 360 feet along the left (west) bank of the stream.
2. Rebuild and maintain an existing block wall along the left bank of the stream extending approximately 50 feet downstream from the outlet of the culvert under West 26th Street.
3. Install and maintain rock riprap along the left bank of the stream beginning at the end of the block wall and extending approximately 280 feet downstream.
4. Install and maintain a 36-inch diameter HDPE pipe stormwater outfall with rock riprap energy dissipater along the left bank of the stream approximately 330 feet downstream of West 26th Street.
E37-133, PA Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676. Gateway Toll Plaza, in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, US ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To conduct the following activities associated with the rehabilitation and expansion of the existing Gateway Toll Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) approximately 1 mile east of the Pennsylvania-Ohio state line:
1. To construct and maintain a 60-foot long, 6.5-foot diameter reinforced concrete culvert in a tributary to Honey Creek and an earthen berm extending upstream along the east bank on a service access road extending west from Burkey Road (T-306) to the westbound lanes of I-76 (New Middletown, OH-PA Quadrangle N: 5.6 inches; W: 0.3 inches).
To fill a de minimus area of wetland (0.0008 acre) associated with relocation of the eastbound service access road approximately 600 feet east of Burkey Road (T-306) (Bessemer, PA Quadrangle N: 5.4 inches; W: 17.1 inches).
E43-289, Upper Shenango Valley Water Pollution Control Authority, P. O. Box 1449, Hermitage, PA 16148. Orangeville Pump Station, in City of Hermitage, Mercer County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Sharon West, PA Quadrangle N: 22.6 inches; W: 1.2 inches).
To modify and an existing concrete walkway, construct a generator pad and associated fill and maintain the Orangeville Pump Station within/along the 100-year floodplain of the Shenango River east of S. R. 718 (North Water Avenue) at Orangeville Road.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6945.
EA10-014NW, Ronald Devido, 36 Sunset Drive, New Castle, PA 16105. Devido Pond in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (New Castle South, PA Quadrangle N: 18.65 inches; W: 5.25 inches).
To drain the existing impoundment, reconstruct the non-jurisdictional dam and fill an area measuring approximately 550 feet long by 20 feet wide, consisting of approximately two thirds of the existing impoundment area on property located 600 feet north of S. R. 422 approximately 0.4 mile west of Baldwin Road.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Consent Order and Agreement
Borough of Kane
Borough of Kane Authority Kane Borough,
McKean CountyNotice is hereby provided that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has entered into a Consent Order and Agreement with the Borough of Kane and the Borough of Kane Authority (hereinafter collectively referred to as Kane) concerning the Pine Street wastewater treatment plant and sewerage collection and conveyance system.
On January 17, 2001, the Department of Environmental Protection signed a Consent Order and Agreement with the Borough of Kane and the Borough of Kane Authority. The Consent Order and Agreement requires Kane to pay a civil penalty of $7,500 for past National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit violations and sewage overflows from the sewerage collection and conveyance system. Kane will also submit a long term control plan to the Department, focusing on a comprehensive solution to any outstanding environmental issues.
The specifics of the Department's settlement with Kane are set forth in the Consent Order and Agreement. Copies of the Consent Order and Agreement are available for inspection at the Department's office at 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Further information may be obtained by contacting Paul Tunno at (814) 332-6942. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay Service at (800) 645-5984.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-226. Filed for public inspection February 9, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]
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