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FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department 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.
Persons aggrieved by an 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, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (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 any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 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.A. § 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.
E15-589. Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, 762 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489, Wallace Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an approximately 28-foot wide raw water intake and associated appurtenances, including a trash rack and gabion streambank protection, on the East Branch Brandywine Creek (HQ-TSF-MF) for transferring water from the creek to the Cornog Quarry during periods of elevated stream flows and a 48-inch intake tunnel to pump water from the quarry to the water treatment plant for treatment before distributing to customers of the Water Company. The permit also authorizes the construction and maintenance of a surface swale and 16-inch outfall structure to direct water into Cornog Quarry, which shall be done in accordance with the conditions of General Permit No. 4. The site is located about 1,500 feet east of the intersection of Marshall Road and Creek Road (Downingtown USGS Quadrangle N: 13.70 inches, W: 17.50 inches).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E48-329. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. City of Easton, Northampton County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing structures and to construct and maintain an amphitheater consisting of a series of terraces constructed as low retaining walls in a semi-circle around a circular concrete stage in the floodway of the Delaware River. The project is located at Delaware Canal State Park, southwest of the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers (Easton, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 11.4 inches; W: 11.2 inches).
E13-134. Raymond R. Vees, P. O. Box 102, Fountainville, PA 18923-0102. Towamensing Township, Carbon County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a road crossing of Hunter Creek consisting of a 57-inch x 38-inch corregated metal arch pipe for the purpose of providing access to a residential house. The project is located approximately 260 feet west of the intersection of Spruce Hollow Road and Beers Lane (Palmerton, PA Quadrangle N: 20.6 inches; W: 6.0 inches).
E35-362. Robert Burke, 1510 Electric Street, Dunmore, PA 18512. City of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain building and parking facilities associated with the proposed Scranton Skating Complex within the floodway of the Lackawanna River. The project is located immediately north of Olive Street and Love Road (Scranton, PA Quadrangle N: 7.6 inches; W: 5.4 inches).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E01-237. Lake Heritage Property Owners & Associates, Incorporated, 1000 Heritage Drive, Gettysburg, PA 17325 in Mount Joy Township, Adams County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain cast-in-place concrete, concrete block, segmental block, pressure treated timber seawalls, rip-rap stone bank protection and docks in Lake Heritage (WWF) (Gettysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 10.75 inches: W: 8.75 inches) in Mount Joy Township, Adams County.
E05-306. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 9-0, 1620 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 in Juniata Township, Bedford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete bridge having a clear span of 48.5 feet with a minimum underclearance of 4.26 feet across Kegg Run (WWF) on SR 3039 Section 018 Segment 0180 Offset 2141 located about 1.3 miles north of North Buena Vista Village (Schellsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 5.0 inches; W: 10.2 inches) in Juniata Township, Bedford County.
E07-361. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 9-0, 1620 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 in Frankstown Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 70-foot clear span and an 8.8-foot minimum underclearance bridge replacement across Old Town Run (WWF) located at the crossing of SR 2007, Section 001 and to fill in 0.03 acre of de minimis wetlands (Frankstown, PA Quadrangle N: 9.9 inches; W: 15.1 inches) in Frankstown Township, Blair County. The applicant will provide 0.03 acre of replacement wetlands at the Huntingdon County advanced wetland replacement site.
E67-726. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in York Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To: (1) extend and maintain the length at the upstream end of an existing 8-foot by 5-foot box culvert by 225 feet; (2) remove 5-feet long at the downstream end of the same box culvert; (3) construct and maintain a 50-foot long channel of Tyler Run (WWF); and (4) fill in 0.01 acre of de minimis wetland in an unnamed tributary to East Branch Codorus Creek (CWF) to rehabilitate SR 0083, Section 025, Segment 0142 Offset 2447 located between Interchanges 14 and 15 (York, PA Quadrangle N: 5.3 inches; W: 11.1 inches) in York Township, York County. The amount of wetland impact is considered a de minimis impact of 0.01 acre and wetland mitigation is not required.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E14-433. Bellefonte Borough, 236b West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Spring Creek Floodway Fill, in Bellefonte Borough, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 7.5 inches; W: 4.9 inches).
To stabilize and maintain: (1) three sewer interceptor manhole access pads with of 35.5 cubic yards of clean topsoil and limestone shot rock; and (2) a 600-foot long existing access road in the right floodway of Spring Creek to provide sewer truck access to sewer manholes located 750 feet north of the intersection of West Lamb and North Water Streets in the Borough of Bellefonte and Spring Township, Centre County (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 7.5 inches; W: 4.9 inches). This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E17-372. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 0219, Section 229 Bridge Replacement, in the City of DuBois and Sandy Township, Clearfield County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Falls Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 0.9 inch; W: 4.8 inches).
To realign 90-feet of Clear Run channel, remove two existing bridges and construct, operate and maintain a single span concrete adjacent box beam bridge to carry SR 0219, Section 229 across Clear Run to improve public highway safety. The prestressed concrete bridge shall be constructed with a minimum normal span of 32.8 feet, underclearance of 4.4 feet and skew of 83 degrees. The realignment of Clear Run shall be limited to 70-feet upstream and 20-feet downstream of the Section 229 bridge. Realignment of the channel shall be in smooth transition between existing and proposed sections of the relocation with a minimum side slope of 2 foot horizontal to 1 foot vertical. The project is located on SR 0219 approximately 1.1-mile east of SR 0830 and SR 0219 intersection.
E49-264. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. Benny's Run bridge replacement, in Shamokin Township, Northumberland County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Treverton, PA Quadrangle N: 10.7 inches; W: 0.75 inch).
To remove an existing structure and construct and maintain a 15-foot long by 5.5-foot high by 32-foot wide reinforced concrete box culvert in Benny's Run (CWF). The project is located along SR 4026 approximately 2.5 miles west of SR 4026 and SR 61 intersection in Shamokin Township, Northumberland County. This permit also authorizes the construction, operation, maintenance and removal of temporary cofferdams. All temporary structures shall be constructed of clean rock that is free of fines. Upon completion of culvert construction, all temporary structures shall be removed with the areas of river channel and floodplain restored to original geometry, contours and elevations. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E53-379. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. Kettle Creek Wetland Creation/Restoration Project, in Stewardson Township, Potter County, ACOE Baltimore District (Tamarack, PA Quadrangle N: 22.0 inches; W: 6.5 inches).
To affect 0.10-acre of exceptional value palustrine wetlands to facilitate the creation of a 1.15-acre advanced wetland mitigation site along Kettle Creek. The site is located along SR 144 about 1.5 miles north of Cross Forks (Tamarack, PA Quadrangle N: 22 inches; W: 6.5 inches) in Stewardson Township, Potter County.
E60-157. Department of Transportation, 315 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, PA 17754. SR 3020/004 Bridge Replacement, in Hartley Township, Union County, ACOE Baltimore District (Hartleton, PA Quadrangle N: 1.1 inches; W: 13.8 inches).
To: (1) remove the existing SR 3020/004 bridge; (2) construct and maintain a reinforced concrete box culvert with a 16-foot span, a 5-foot rise and 1-foot high baffles to be depressed 1 foot into the streambed; and (3) construct and maintain a temporary diversion channel around the construction area in an unnamed tributary to Whitehorn Run located 175 feet from SR 3002 on SR 3020.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E03-410. Department of Transportation, 2550 Oakland Avenue, P. O. Box 429, Indiana, PA 15701-0429. West Franklin Township, Armstrong County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 1.0-foot depressed 8.0-foot x 9.0-foot reinforced concrete culvert in an unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek (TSF) on a 60 degree skew for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The project is located on SR 4033, Segment 0010, Offset 0605, Section 150, Station 5+85 (Kittanning, PA Quadrangle N: 18.3 inches; W: 17.2 inches).
E26-297. Fayette County Commissioners, Courthouse, 61 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401. Luzerne and Redstone Townships, Fayette County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To remove the existing structure (Fayette County Bridge No. 147) and to construct and maintain a reinforced concrete box beam bridge having a normal clear span of 46.0 feet and an underclearance of 12.0 feet across Dunlap Creek (WWF). Also to construct and maintain two 18-inch diameter stormwater outfalls in Dunlap Creek (WWF). The project is located on Township Road 326 (Merrittstown Road) near its intersection with Thompson No. 2 Road and Main Street (Carmichaels, PA Quadrangle N: 16.8 inches; W: 1.6 inches).
E26-298. Indian Creek Valley Water Authority, P. O. Box 486, 2068 Indian Head Road, Indian Head, PA 15446-0486. Stewart Township, Fayette County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To install and maintain waterline crossings in Laurel Run (HQ-CWF) and unnamed tributary to Laurel Run (HQ-CWF), Bear Run (EV), two unnamed tributaries to Bear Run (EV), an unnamed tributary to Stulls Run (WWF), an unnamed tributary to Youghiogheny River (WWF), Jim Run and two unnamed tributaries to Jim Run (CWF), as part of a water system extension project. The project is located off of SR 0381 (Mill Run, PA Quadrangle N: 5.1 inches; W: 12.6 inches).
E56-304-A1. Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676. Somerset Borough and Township, Somerset County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To amend Permit No. E56-304 to include the construction and maintenance of a 0.3-meter depressed, three cell concrete box culvert having three normal spans of 7.0 meters and an underclearance of 2.14 meters in an unnamed tributary to East Branch Coxes Creek (WWF) located approximately 120 meters upstream from Bridge B-343 at Milepost 109.72 for the purpose of improving the Pennsylvania Turnpike Somerset Interchange to meet current design specifications and safety standards. The authorized work includes extending and maintaining existing bridge No. B-343 having a normal span of 10.36 meters and an underclearance of 1.9 meters across an unnamed tributary to Coxes Creek (WWF) 14.04 meters upstream and 1.31 meters downstream and the placement and maintenance of fill in 2.73 acres of wetlands. The impacted wetlands have been replaced at the Louie-Beach Advanced Wetland Compensation site in Somerset County. The project is located at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Somerset Interchange (Exit 10) (Somerset, PA Quadrangle N: 3.7 inches; W: 11.5 inches).
E56-311. Gene E. and Linda M. Churchel, 1186 Herne Avenue, Palm Bay, FL 32907. Northampton Township, Somerset County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain a bridge having a clear span of 42.0 feet and an underclearance of 8.0 feet across Brush Creek (HQ-CWF) on a proposed driveway. The project is located approximately 200 feet south of Brush Creek Road (Berlin, PA Quadrangle N: 0.23 inch; W: 2.19 inches).
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E20-522, Department of Transportation, District 1-0, 255 Elm Street, P. O. Box 398, Oil City, PA 16301. SR 1017, Segment 0050, Offset 0142 Across Boles Run, in Venango Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Cambridge Springs, PA Quadrangle N: 11.0 inches; W: 15.3 inches).
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge having a clear, normal span of 76 feet and an average underclearance of 10.8 feet across Boles Run on SR 1017, Segment 0050, Offset 0142 at the Village of Skeltontown.
E25-658, Amity Township Supervisors, 15030 Casler Road, Union City, PA 16438. T-788 Messenger Road Across Beaver Run, in Amity Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Union City, PA Quadrangle N: 13.2 inches; W: 2.4 inches).
To operate and maintain a 40-foot long, 8-foot wide by 5.6-foot high corrugated metal plate pipe arch culvert with concrete block headwall and endwall installed under the Department Emergency Permit No. EP2502604 issued on April 23, 2002, in Beaver Run (EV) on Messenger Road (T-788) approximately 500 feet south of the intersection of Fenno Road and Messenger Road (T-788).
SPECIAL NOTICES
Submission Date for Grant Applications under the Solid Waste-Resource Recovery Development Act of 1974 (Act 198) The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces that it is accepting Resource Recovery Demonstration Grant applications from counties, municipalities and municipal authorities within this Commonwealth under Act 198. Projects must be capable of demonstrating, for a minimum of 2 years, the production of energy or the recovery of materials from solid waste (except sewage sludge). Grant applications must meet the terms and conditions established in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 76 adopted under Act 198.
Priority in selecting successful applicants during this application solicitation will be given to unique and innovative resource recovery projects not previously demonstrated or currently being demonstrated in this Commonwealth. Priority in selecting successful applicants during this application solicitation will also be given to unique and innovative resource recovery demonstration projects involving regional cooperative projects involving more than one county or municipality. Other types of resource recovery projects may also be considered. All projects must be capable of being replicated in other areas of this Commonwealth.
Applicants must provide a business plan and market commitments for energy or materials produced by the demonstration project. Projects should be capable of reaching full scale production within 12 months of notice of a grant award.
A lead municipality or county serving as the development agency for regional projects must have resolutions from other participating counties or municipalities in support of the project. Counties and municipalities may sponsor cooperative projects with private sector entities provided that a minimum of 5% equity in the project is maintained by the development agency for the term of the demonstration period.
The Department will award no more than three grants from applications received during this grant solicitation period. The Department will award no more than $100,000 for any demonstration project selected for funding.
The deadline for submission of grant applications is 3 p.m. on March 20, 2003. Applications must be on forms provided by the Department. Applications received by the Department or post marked after the deadline will not be considered during this application solicitation.
Counties and municipalities must contact the appropriate Department Planning and Recycling Coordinator listed to obtain a grant application. A preapplication conference with the Department Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator is required. Inquiries concerning this notice should be directed to John Lundsted, Recycling Technical Assistance Coordinator, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinators Southeast Region
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management
Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233
(610) 832-6212
(610) 832-6143 (fax)Calvin Ligons (cligons@state.pa.us)
Ann Ryan (aryan@state.pa.us)
MaryAlice Reisse (mreisse@state.pa.us)Northeast Region
Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming Counties
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management
2 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
(570) 826-2516
(570) 826-5448 (fax)Chris Fritz (cfritz@state.pa.us)
Southcentral Region
Adams, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry and York Counties
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management
909 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200
(717) 705-4706
(717) 705-4930 (fax)Mark Vottero (mvottero@state.pa.us)
Northcentral Region
Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga and Union Counties
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management
208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 327-3653
(570) 327-3420 (fax)Ron Sommers (rsommers@state.pa.us)
Southwest Region
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland Counties
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
(412) 442-4000
(412) 442-4194 (fax)Sharon Svitek (ssvitek@state.pa.us)
Bob Emmert (remmert@state.pa.us)
Stephen Sales (ssales@state.pa.us)Northwest Region
Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango and Warren Counties
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335-3481
(814) 332-6848
(814) 332-6117 faxGuy McUmber (gmcumber@state.pa.us)
Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in this Commonwealth In the month of November 2002, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act (63 P. S. §§ 2001--2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth. The period of certification is 2 years. For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P. O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (800) 23RADON.
Name Address Type of Certification Sam Azar 529 Bethlehem Road
Catasauqua, PA 18032Testing
MitigationKevin Buckley 2575 Giant Oaks Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15241Testing Roger Burens, Jr. 241 King Manor Drive, Suite D
King of Prussia, PA 19406Mitigation Daniel Cicio 542 Sherwood Circle
Youngwood, PA 15697Testing Daryl Festa
Festa Radon Technologies Co.634 North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15209Testing Michael Fleck 5843 Little Spring Court
Frederick, MD 21704Testing Rick Hynes 1037 Carnes School Road
Seneca, PA 16346Mitigation Scott Jacobs 618 North Maple Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853Testing Stanley Kuhn 2843 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110Testing Allan Lenhardt R. R. 3 Box 406
Bloomsburg, PA 17815Mitigation
TestingMark Matrozza
Microbac Laboratories, Inc.4580 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237Testing Theresa Pulone 107 Maple Shade Avenue
Washington Crossing, PA 18977Testing Radon Specialists, Inc. 800 Sunset Lane
Stroudsburg, PA 18360Testing Raymond Rowe 735 Municipal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15204Mitigation Charles Sala 315 Richey Drive
Verona, PA 15147Testing Lloyd Scarborough 111 Liberty Street
Newtown, PA 18940Testing Kenneth Struder
Pennsylvania Home InspectionsP. O. Box 72722
Thorndale, PA 19372Testing Laboratory Matthew Thomson 103 Maywood Road
Thomasville, PA 17364Testing Todd Ziegler 826 North Lewis Road
Limerick, PA 19468Mitigation
Public Meeting and Public Hearing Invitation
Beachel NPDES CAFO General Permit Application
Derry Township, Montour CountyThe Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting, followed by a public hearing, to discuss the NPDES Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) General Permit application by Doug W. Beachel for a facility proposed in Derry Township, Montour County. The public meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2003, at the PPL Montour Preserve, 700 Preserve Road, Danville, PA. A public hearing will follow the meeting and will begin at 8 p.m. at the same location.
During the public meeting, Department staff will review the information submitted in the Notice of Intent for Coverage under the NPDES CAFO General Permit (PAG-12) for the proposed facility and answer questions from the public. The meeting is also intended as an opportunity for the public to obtain information regarding the Department's permitting and inspection programs for CAFOs in general. Presentations and testimony will not be permitted during the meeting.
During the public hearing, individuals may present oral testimony for a maximum of 5 minutes regarding the application. Written testimony of any length also will be accepted. The oral testimony will be recorded by a court reporter and transcribed into a written document. The Department will respond in writing to all pertinent questions or comments at the time it makes a final decision on the applications.
The permit application is available for public review at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. An appointment to review the application at the Department office must be made by contacting Kathy Arndt at (570) 327-3693.
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act should contact Daniel T. Spadoni at (570) 327-3659 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Public Hearing for NPDES Permit No. PAS10S119
Proposed Alpine Rose Resorts, Eldred Township, Monroe County The Department will hold a public hearing to accept comment on individual NPDES Permit Application No. PAS10S119 for the discharge of stormwater from construction activities at the proposed Alpine Rose Resorts, Eldred Township, Monroe County.
The public hearing will be conducted on Thursday, January 23, 2003, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Polk Township Road, Kresgeville, Polk Township, Monroe County by the Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553. The hearing is in response to an application submitted by Richard Muller, Jr., President, Alpine Rose Resorts, Inc. The NPDES permit application proposes the discharge of stormwater from construction activities to Aquashicola Creek.
The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Alpine Rose Resorts Hearing, Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the hearing. The Department requests that individuals limit their testimony to 10 minutes so that all individuals have the opportunity to testify. The Department can only review comments made with regard to NPDES Permit Application No. PAS10S119. Written copies of oral testimony are requested. Relinquishing time to others will not be allowed. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire; however, individuals who preregister to testify will be given priority on the agenda.
Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact Richard Shudak at (570) 826-2511 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department can meet their needs.
The NPDES permit application is available for review at the Monroe County Conservation District Office, Stroudsburg, PA, (570) 629-3600. For further information, contact Mark Carmon of the Department's Northeast Regional Office at (570) 826-2511.
Categorical Exclusions Southwest Regional Office, Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Location: Borough of Edgewood, 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218. Edgewood Borough, Allegheny County.
Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Borough proposes to replace existing sewers to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Location: Borough of Ambridge Municipal Authority, 600 Eleventh Street, Ambridge, PA 15003. Ambridge Borough, Beaver County.
Description: PENNVEST is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Authority proposes treatment plant improvements to reduce bypassing of untreated sewage. The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Location: Youngwood Borough Authority, 17 South Sixth Street, Youngwood, PA 15697. Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County.
Description: PENNVEST is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Authority proposes to rehabilitate existing sewers to prevent sewer overflows. The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Location: Leechburg Borough, 260 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656. Leechburg Borough, Armstrong County.
Description: PENNVEST is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Borough proposes a sewer separation project to eliminate a combined sewer overflow. The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Location: Borough of Baldwin, 3334 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County.
Description: PENNVEST is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Borough proposes to rehabilitate existing sewers to prevent basement flooding and sewer overflows. The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
BUREAU OF DEEP MINE SAFETY
Request for Variance The Department, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety (Bureau), has received a request for variance from Anita Mining Company. The following notification contains a summary of this request. A complete copy of the variance request may be obtained from Allison Gaida, (724) 439-7469 or from the Bureau website at http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/dms/dms.htm.
The Department is publishing a summary of the request to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted by Paul L. Hummel, Acting Director, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Room 167, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Section 702 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act (act) (52 P. S. § 702) provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the Act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.
Section 242(c) of the act states that where belt conveyors are installed, main stoppings and regulators shall be arranged as to reduce the quantity of air traveling in the belt conveyor entry to a minimum for effective ventilation and to provide an intake air split as an escapeway from the face are to the main air current.
Summary of the Request: Anita Mining Company requests a variance to use a point carbon monoxide early warning fire detection system and a pressurized intake escapeway entry when utilizing entries in common with the belt conveyor entry at the Ondo Extension Mine.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Fowler Run Watershed The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2002, at 6 p.m. at the Jennings Environmental Education Center in Butler County to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL, established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (act). This meeting will precede the monthly meeting of the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition.
One stream segment in the Fowler Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 and 1998 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to depressed pH and high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 51125 Fowler Run 3.35 The proposed plan provides calculations of stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion Total Recoverable/ Parameter value (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5
0.3Total Recoverable Dissolved Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 N/A The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was heavily mined for coal in the late 19th and to the mid 20th centuries. The effects of this are still present. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are load allocations (LA) which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) to determine long term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. MCS allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over the past 10 years.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Barbara Hajel, Licensed Professional Geologist, Knox District Mining Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-1191, bhajel@state.pa.us. Directions to the Jennings Environmental Education Center meeting place can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The TMDL can be accessed through the Department's website (http://www.dep.state.pa.us) by typing ''TMDL'' in the direct link field and by clicking ''GO.'' A copy of the TMDL, supporting information and an information sheet can be obtained by contacting Lori Odenthal, Knox Office, Department of Environmental Protection, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend this meeting and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should call (814) 797-1191 and ask for the ADA Coordinator to discuss how their needs may be best accommodated. If needed, individuals may use the AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984 (TDD Users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) and request that the call be relayed to the ADA Coordinator at (814) 797-1191.
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by February 12, 2003. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2002. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed TMDL for the Beaver Run Watershed The Department is holding a public meeting on Monday, January 13, 2003, at 6 p.m. at the Jefferson County Conservation District Office to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL, established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 Section 303(d) of the act.
One stream segment in the Beaver Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 and 1998 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to depressed pH and high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 48447 Beaver Run 6.36 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion Total Recoverable/ Parameter value (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5
0.3Total Recoverable Dissolved Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was heavily mined for coal in the late 19th and to the mid 20th centuries. The effects of this are still present. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are LA which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution.
The TMDL was developed using MCS to determine long term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. MCS allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over the past 10 years.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Timothy Gillen, Licensed Professional Geologist, Knox District Mining Office, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-119, tgillen@state.pa.us. Directions to the Jennings Environmental Education Center meeting place can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The TMDL can be accessed through the Department's website (http://www.dep.state.pa.us) by typing ''TMDL'' in the direct link field and by clicking ''GO.'' A copy of the TMDL, supporting information and an information sheet can be obtained by contacting Lori Odenthal, Knox Office, Department of Environmental Protection, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend this meeting and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should call (814) 797-1191 and ask for the ADA Coordinator to discuss how their needs may be best accommodated. If needed, individuals may use the AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) and request that the call be relayed to the ADA Coordinator at (814) 797-1191.
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by February 12, 2003. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2002. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Public Meeting and Request for Comment for the TMDL for the Anderson Creek Watershed in Clearfield County The Department will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on the proposed TMDL for the Anderson Creek Watershed in Clearfield County. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pike Township Municipal Building outside of Curwensville, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact Chuck Yingling, (717) 783-2300, cyingling@state.pa.us by 4 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2003. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Anderson Creek Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the act. Twenty stream segments in the Anderson Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996 and 1998 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high levels of metals and low pH. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Miles Code Stream Name Degraded 26657 Anderson Creek 10.32 26658 Anderson Creek, UNT 2.12 26680 Anderson Creek, UNT 1.28 26681 Anderson Creek, UNT 0.85 26682 Anderson Creek, UNT 0.86 26660 Bilger Run 1.08 26659 Kratzer Run 6.37 26665 Kratzer Run, UNT 1.14 26670 Kratzer Run, UNT 1.02 26671 Kratzer Run, UNT 1.33 26672 Kratzer Run, UNT 0.61 26687 Little Anderson Creek 6.57 26688 Little Anderson Creek, UNT 0.59 26691 Little Anderson Creek, UNT 0.37 26692 Little Anderson Creek, UNT 0.73 26693 Little Anderson Creek, UNT 0.67 26694 Little Anderson Creek, UNT 1.18 26695 Little Anderson Creek, UNT 1.19 26689 Rock Run 3.67 26690 Rock Run, UNT 0.57
The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (iron, manganese and aluminum) and acidity (used as a surrogate for pH) and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion Value (mg/l) Duration Total Recoverable/Dissolved Iron 1.50
0.31 day average
MaximumTotal Recoverable
DissolvedManganese 1.00 Maximum Total Recoverable Aluminum 0.75 1 hour Total Recoverable pH* 6--9 At all times N/A *According to research conducted by the Department, at pH = 6.0 the net alkalinity of a stream has been found to be zero. Therefore, the water quality standard for pH will vary based on in-stream alkalinity at that site with a minimum net alkalinity of zero being maintained. In the case of freestone streams with little or no buffering capacity, the TMDL endpoint for pH will be the alkalinity contained in natural background water quality.
Reference: Coal Mine Drainage Prediction and Pollution Prevention in Pennsylvania. 1998. Chapter 1: Geochemistry of Coal Mine Drainage. Figure 1.2 Chemical data for water samples collected from 794 surface mine discharges in Pennsylvania, Graph C: Net Alkalinity vs. pH, p. 1.5.
The primary pollutant for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. The downstream portion of the Anderson Creek Watershed was mined heavily for bituminous coal in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The effects of this mining are still present. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are LA that are made to nonpoint sources of pollution.
The TMDL was developed using mass balance modeling techniques coupled with MCS to determine the long-term daily average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. MCS allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria was exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL. All analyses were started at the headwaters of each stream segment and a mass balance of pollutant concentration was conducted moving downstream accounting for all sources of pollutants. The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected from 1972 to 2000 was the basis of information used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Anderson Creek Watershed. Data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Anderson Creek Watershed. Comments will not be accepted by facsimile or voice mail. Written comments, which will be considered by the Department in developing the final TMDL, must be postmarked by February 12, 2003, and sent to Chuck Yingling, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Water Management, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8555.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information or to obtain directions to the Pike Township Municipal Building meeting place, contact Chuck Yingling at the previous phone number or e-mail address.
The proposed TMDL for the Anderson Creek Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website (http://www.dep.state.pa.us) by typing ''TMDL'' in the direct link field and clicking ''GO.'' Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (717) 783-2300 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
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