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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); and 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 and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the 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 Permit Actions
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
32733709. NPDES Permit PA0214159, Robindale Energy Services, Inc. (1001 Broad Street, Suite 130, Johnstown, PA 15906), to revise the permit for the Dilltown Facility in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, to add 90.9 permit acres and flash disposal, Surface Acres Proposed 90.9, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued June 13, 2003.
65831701. NPDES Permit PA0213985, Eastern Associated Coal Corp. (P. O. Box 1233, Charleston, WV 25324), to renew the permit for the Delmont Treatment Facility in South Huntington Township, Westmoreland County and add the related NPDES Permit, Surface Acres Proposed N/A, Underground Acres Proposed N/A, SCP Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Support Acres Proposed N/A, CRDP Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed N/A, no additional discharges. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is N/A. Permit issued June 16, 2003.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
56990104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235181. Dunamis Resources, Inc., One Energy Place, Suite 4000, Latrobe, PA 15650, permit revision for a land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 140.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Gum Run, unnamed tributaries to/and Roaring Run. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Quemahoning surface water intake. Application received March 6, 2003. Permit issued June 10, 2003.
56693103. Diamond T Coal Company, P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit revision to change the land use from pastureland to industrial/commercial in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 828.8 acres. Receiving streams: to unnamed tributary to Lamberts Run, to Lamberts Run; and to Grove Run and unnamed tributary to Grove Run (CWF). The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Borough Municipal Authority Stonycreek Surface Water Withdrawal. Application received April 8, 2003. Permit issued June 12, 2003.
56970104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234541, Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., P. O. Box 4459, 1738 Snowfield Drive, Hidden Valley, PA 15502, permit transfer from Heritage Mining Company, P. O. Box 126, Cresson, PA 16630 and for continued operation of a bituminous surface mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 86.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek River (CWF). The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Stonycreek Surface Water Intake Application received February 6, 2003. Permit issued June 17, 2003.
32020106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249271, Britt Energies, Inc., 2450 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine and for discharge of treated mine drainage in Center Township, Indiana County, affecting 274.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Yellow Creek (CWF) and unnamed tributaries to Tearing Run (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 11, 2002. Permit issued June 19, 2003.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
65940104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0200824. M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7961). Permit renewal issued for continued reclamation only of a bituminous surface mining site in Donegal and Mt. Pleasant Townships, Westmoreland County, affecting 98.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Four Mile Run. Application received April 9, 2003. Reclamation only renewal issued June 18, 2003.
03020114 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250287. D. J. & W. Mining, Inc. (P. O. Box 425, Indiana, PA 15701). Permit for a commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County, affecting 44.8 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Crooked Creek. Application received November 14, 2002. Permit issued June 20, 2003.
Noncoal Permit Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
58010841. Stephen Kaminsky (R. R. 1 Box 81, Susquehanna, PA 18847), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received August 13, 2001. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
58020853. Harold N. Lewis (R. R. 6 Box 6178, Montrose, PA 18801), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received November 12, 2002. Permit received June 18, 2003.
58030804. David Eddleston (Harmony Road, Box G, Hallstead, PA 18822), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Franklin Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received March 12, 2003. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
66032801. Robert R. Shupp (P. O. Box 246, Factoryville, PA 18419), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Lemon Township, Wyoming County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received March 14, 20003. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
35030801. David B. Ayers (R. R. 1 Box 1305, Hop Bottom, PA 18824), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Benton Township, Lackawanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received April 7, 2003. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
58030812. Gerald A. Ellis, Sr. (R. R. 4 Box 277, Montrose, PA 18801), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Jessup Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received April 7, 2003. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
35030802. James F. Stark (303 Mountain Avenue, Chinchilla, PA 18410), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in South Abington Township, Lackawanna County affecting 2.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received August 16, 2002. Permit issued June 20, 2003.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
29890301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0212504. K. G. Richards, 810 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, renewal of NPDES Permit, Todd Township, Fulton County. Receiving streams: Licking Creek (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 18, 2003. Permit issued June 17, 2003.
07020301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249289. Grannas Brothers Stone & Asphalt Company, Inc., P. O. Box 488, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, commencement, operation and restoration of a noncoal surface mine in Catharine Township, Blair County, affecting 171.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River and Frankstown Branch of Juniata River (WWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 23, 2002. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.
Government-Financed Construction Contract
17-02-02. Larry D. Baumgardner Coal Co., Inc., P. O. Box 186, Lanse, PA 16849. The Hawk Run District Mining Office awarded a Government Financed Construction Contract to Larry D. Baumgardner Coal Co., Inc., in agreement between EJH Contracting Co., Inc. and Larry D. Baumgardner Coal Company, Inc., on June 11, 2003, that will result in incidental coal removal necessary to accomplish reclamation of an abandoned mine land site affecting 9 acres. The site is in Graham Township, Clearfield County. Under the terms of the contract, no reprocessing of the coal refuse may take place and no coal refuse materials may be returned to the site once removed. The contract requires total reclamation and revegetation of the project area. This project was made possible under a program developed by the Department which allows for expedited removal and reclamation of old coal refuse piles which are generally eyesores as well as major sources of siltation and pollution to the streams of this Commonwealth. Application received March 5, 2002. Permit issued June 11, 2003
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (73 P. S. §§ 151--161); and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
67034029. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in Shrewsberry Township, York County with an expiration date of December 27, 2003. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
06034027. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting in Spring Township, Berks County with an expiration date of August 14, 2003. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
15034013. Schouch Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting in West Whiteland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of June 27, 2004. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
06034028. Schlouch Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting in Spring Township, Berks County with an expiration date of June 27, 2004. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
15034014. Explo-Craft, Inc. (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting in West Caln Township, Chester County with an expiration date of June 27, 2004. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
21034023. R & M Excavating (403 Hilltop Road, Newburg, PA 17240), construction blasting in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of September 27, 2003. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
52034012. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting in Palmyra Township, Pike County with an expiration date of May 21, 2004. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
39034006. Schlouch Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of July 4, 2004. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
39034005. Schlouch Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of July 4, 2004. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
06034029. Schlouch Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting in Sinking Spring Borough, Berks County with an expiration date of July 2, 2005. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
45034017. Hayduk Enterprises (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting in Middle Smithfield, Monroe County with an expiration date of May 20, 2006. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
40034016. Deleo Trucking Company (198 Panama Street, Pittston, PA 18640) and D. C. Guelich Explosive Company (P. O. Box 29, Bloomsburg, PA 17815), construction blasting in Hanover Township, Luzerne County with a expiration date of May 30, 2004. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
36034053. Keystone Blasting Services (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting in Clay Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of October 2, 2003. Permit issued June 20, 2003
67034030. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in Fairview Township, York County with an expiration date of July 2, 2004. Permit issued June 20, 2003.
15034015. Explo-Craft, Inc. (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting in East Whiteland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of May 2, 2004. Permit issued June 20, 2003.
40034017. Holbert Explosives, Inc. (237 Masthope Plank Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of August 31, 2003. Permit issued June 20, 2003.
48034016. MF Ronca & Sons (179 Mikron Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020), construction blasting in Palmer and Bethlehem Townships, Northampton County with an expiration date of March 19, 2004. Permit issued June 20, 2003.
67034031. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in Conewago Township, York County with an expiration date of July 2, 2004. Permit issued June 20, 2003.
36034054. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in Mt. Joy Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 3, 2003. Permit issued June 20, 2003.
38034011. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting in Jackson Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of July 3, 2004. Permit issued June 20, 2003.
Hawk Run District Mining Office: Empire Road, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840-0209, (814) 342-8200.
14034009. Stephen Sidorick Building Service, 159 Dogwood Lane, West Decatur, PA 16878, for construction blasting, in Ferguson Township, Centre County, with an expected duration of 43 days. Permit issued June 18, 2003.
14034010. Sunrise Homes, 2790 W. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, for construction blasting, in College Township, Centre County, with an expected duration of 30 days. Permit issued June 19, 2003.
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.
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).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation 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 §§ 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).
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E46-936. Horsham Township, 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044, Horsham Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To replace the existing bridge and appurtenant structures over Park Creek (WWM-MF):
1. To construct and maintain a single span wooden deck bridge with a 78-foot span and 7-foot underclearance and 6-foot bridge width.
2. To temporarily place approximately 19 cubic yards soil stockpile in the floodplain.
3. To place approximately 6 cubic yards of fill on both left and right floodplain and floodway associated with bridge footings construction and road approach grading.
The project proposes to temporally affect 90 linear feet and directly affect a total of 20 linear feet of stream banks. The project site is approximately 3,620 feet southeast of the intersection of SR 0463/Horsham Road and SR 0152/Limekiln Pike (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N: 14.87 inches; W: 6.98 inches).
E23-436. Thomas K. Thornton, 972 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342, Concord Township, Delaware county, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a single span bridge across the West Branch of Chester Creek (TSF) associated with the driveway access to Lot No. 3. The proposed bridge will have a clear span of 19 feet 11 inches and an underclearance of 8.0 feet. The site is just east of the intersection of Smith Bridge Road and Arbor Road (Wilmington North, DE-PA USGS Quadrangle N: 19.8 inches; W: 3.9 inches).
E09-843. Richland Township, 1328 California Road, P. O. Box 249, Richlandtown, PA 18955, Richland Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To replace and maintain the Trumbauersville Road bridge across Beaver Run (HQ, CWF). The existing bridge will be replaced by a concrete precast open bottom arch culvert. The structure will be 56.25 feet long, have a span of 20 feet and an underclearance of 4.5 feet. The bridge replacement is part of a larger project to widen a portion of Trumbauersville Road. The project site is approximately 1,000 feet south of the intersection of Williams Street and Trumbauersville Road (Quakertown, PA Quadrangle; N: 9.6 inches and W: 14.9 inches).
E09-847. Borough of Perkasie, P. O. Box 275, Perkasie, PA 18944, Perkasie Borough, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To place fill within the 100-year floodplain of the East Branch of Perkiomen Creek for the purpose of expanding Lenape Park. The site is approximately 500 feet northeast of the intersection of Constitution Avenue (SR 152) and Silver Street (Telford, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 20.9 inches; W: 7 inches).
E23-427. Pennsylvania Suburban Water, 762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489, Nether Providence and Springfield Townships, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To modify and maintain the existing Crum Water Treatment Plant facility, which is in and along the 100-year floodplain of Crum Creek (WWF). Work willl include the construction of a new chlorine scrubber, two new 48-inch water lines, a residual basin, a flocculation/sedimentation basin and a pumping station. The site is at 965 Beatty Road (Lansdowne, PA USGS N: 19.0 inches; W: 16.25 inches).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E40-618. Marina Commons at Harveys Lake, LLC, R. R. 3, Box 3016, Harveys Lake, PA 18618. Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 24-inch stormwater outfall structure and an 8-inch dry hydrant intake structure along the shoreline of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF), for the purpose of constructing a residential and commercial development known as Marina Pointe. The project is along the west side of SR 0415, within a cove at the southern end of Harveys Lake (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 18.4 inches; W: 4.4 inches) (Subbasin: 5B).
E40-621. John Metz, R. R. 1, Box 236, Harveys Lake, PA 18618. Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To modify and maintain an existing pile-supported dock/boathouse structure in Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF) with work including the expansion of the structure by approximately 1,122 square feet. As modified, the total area of the structure will be approximately 4,236 square feet. The structure extends approximately 48 feet from the shoreline. The project includes the placement of 4 inches of gravel over 1,417 square feet of lake bed, to serve as a spawning area. The project is at Pole No. 103, along the northeastern shoreline (Noxen, PA Quadrangle N: 1.0 inch; W: 3.7 inches) (Subbasin 5B).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E36-755: Rapho Township, 971 North Colebrook Road, Lancaster, PA 17545 in Rapho Township, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove an existing concrete T-beam bridge and to construct and maintain a concrete rigid frame bridge with a clear span of 24 feet, maximum rise of 6.8 feet and length of 31 feet, along Brubaker Run (WWF) at a point approximately 1,800 feet southeast of the Masterson Elementary School, along North Colebrook Road (Manheim, PA Quadrangle N: 11.9 inches; W: 15.0 inches) in Rapho Township, Lancaster County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E14-417A3. Penns Valley Conservation Association, 249 Madisonburg Pike, Madisonburg, PA 16852. Cattle Crossings in Gregg Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Spring Mills, PA Quadrangle N: 15.4 inches; W: 7.2 inches).
To construct and maintain: (1) a 12-foot by 40-foot stone cattle crossing 170 feet downstream of the Lower George's Valley Road bridge over an unnamed tributary to Muddy Creek; (2) a 12-foot by 60-foot stone cattle crossing 500 feet downstream of the Lower George's Valley Road bridge over Muddy Creek; (3) a 12-foot by 60-foot stone cattle crossing 1,500 feet downstream of the Lower George's Valley Road bridge over Muddy Creek; and (4) to stabilize 1,000-feet of stream bank with a 2:1 slope and a grass/scrub vegetative cover as part of a streambank fencing project on the Marquardt Farm. This project proposes to directly impact 1,000 feet of Muddy Creek and one of its unnamed tributaries, both are in a HQ-CWF basin. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification
E14-443. William J. Vargo, 1324 Rattlesnake Pike, Julian, PA 16844-9111. Private Bridge in Union, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bear Knob, PA Quadrangle N: 10.3 inches; W: 4.9 inches).
To construct and maintain a 42-foot long by 8-foot wide tractor-trailer frame over a 25-foot wide stream channel of Dewitt Run that has a minimum underclearance of 4.5 feet on the site of a former stream crossing that is 400 feet north of the intersection of Rattlesnake Pike (SR 504) and Spots Road to connect 6 acres of field with 50 land locked acres on the left side of the creek (Bear Knob, PA Quadrangle N: 10.3 inches; W: 4.9 inches) in Union, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District. This project proposes to impact 8 linear feet of Dewitt Run that is classified as a CWF. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E18-351. Beech Creek Borough, R. R. 1, Box 216, Beech Creek, PA 16822. Stream Intake Structure in Beech Creek, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Beech Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 13.7 inches; W: 12.8 inches).
To construct and maintain a stream intake structure consisting of two parallel 18-inch diameter high density polyethylene pipes with gate valves to divert water from Beech Creek (CWF) into a former mill race off the south side of Route 150 at the Clinton County/Centre County boundary line and to construct and maintain 40 linear feet of stream bank (left and right banks) and channel stabilization at the mill race of the intake site. The project is off the south side of Route 150 at the Clinton County/Centre County boundary line. The project will not impact wetlands while impacting approximately 20 feet of Spring Creek while the area impacted within the mill race is approximately 20 feet by 40 feet. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E18-359. Ernest and Nancy S. Renninger, 164 East End Mountain Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751. Floodway Building Construction in Mill Hall Borough, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mill Hall, PA Quadrangle N: 15.5 inches; W: 13.2 inches).
To construct and maintain: (1) two additions, adding 3,400 square feet to an existing commercial cabinet making shop on the left bank 100 year floodway of Fishing Creek (HQ-CWF) (these additions will fill-in and square-off existing open areas within the building's footprint); and (2) remove 800 cubic yards (60 feet by 90 feet by 4 inches) of an existing sand mound and excess fill to compensate for floodway volume loss. The excess material will be disposed in an approved nonwetland and nonfloodway disposal area based on an approved Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Plan. The building additions and soil removal will directly affect 0.20 acre of the floodway. The project is on the north side of Route 477 approximately 0.5 mile east of the interstate of Routes 477/64 in Lamar Township, Clinton County. The project will not impact wetlands or waterways. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E18-364. Louis S. Winner, III, 1100 Old Eagle Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit application in Woodward Township, Clinton County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Lock Haven, PA Quadrangle N: 4.2 inches; W: 12.1 inches).
To construct and maintain a 24-foot by 24-foot open pavilion, a 68-foot retaining wall, a 14-foot by 64-foot on-grade concrete slab, a 16-foot by 12-foot on-grade concrete slab, a 24-foot by 24-foot on-grade concrete slab basketball court, a 15-foot wide boat launch (terminating at the waters edge), 45-foot by 25-foot at-grade sand volleyball court and a 12-foot by 24-foot raised treated deck along the pavilion in the floodway of the West Branch Susquehanna River along Havenview Drive in Woodward Township, Clinton County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
17670-A1. Dominion Transmission, Inc., 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301. Dominion Transmission TL 378 Pipeline across South Bend, Plumcreek, Cowanshannock and Valley Townships, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (starts in Elderton, PA Quadrangle N: 2.3 inches; W: 14.7 inches and ends at Rural Valley, PA Quadrangle N: 10.0 inches; W: 16.8 inches). To amend permit 17670 to include the repair, operation and maintenance of the existing 26-inch TL 378 pipeline having a length of approximately 12 miles across various streams including Crooked Creek (WWF), eight unnamed tributaries to Crooked Creek (WWF) and an unnamed tributary to Cessna Run (CWF), Cherry Run (CWF), two unnamed tributaries to Cherry Run (CWF), three unnamed tributaries to Huskins Run (WWF) and Cowanshannock Creek (WWF). The pipeline starts at the South Bend Compressor Station and ends at Valley Gate Junction.
E02-1391. Developers Diversified Realty Corporation, 3300 Enterprise Parkway, Beachwood, OH 44122. Mt. Nebo Point Development in Ohio Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Emsworth, PA Quadrangle N: 6.0 inches; W: 9.5 inches). To place and maintain fill in 0.13 acre of wetlands and to reconstruct and maintain approximately 55 feet of a tributary to Bear Run (TSF) as part of a proposed 350,000 sqare foot mixed-use commercial/retail complex in the northeast corner of intersection of Mt. Nebo Road and Lowries Run Road. To meet the wetland replacement requirement the applicant proposed to construct 0.13 acre of wetlands. This project will also impact approximately 1,350 feet of a tributary to Lowries Run and 170 feet of a tributary to Bear Run, these channel qualify the authorization under the Department's waiver 105.12(a)(2). To mitigate for the stream impacts the applicant proposes to daylight a tributary to Lowries Run (TSF) which is currently piped in an 18-inch culvert by constructing and maintain a 1,200 feet long channel. Also for mitigation for the stream impacts they will stabilize and maintain approximately 200 feet of stream bank along Bear Run.
E26-308. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 12-0, P. O. Box 459, Uniontown, PA 15401. Fayette County Bridge 0040, Section 06M in Henry Clay Township, Fayette County and Addison Township Somerset County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Ohiopyle, PA Quadrangle N: 0.8 inch; W: 3.3 inches). To remove the existing bridge and appurtenant structures on SR 0040, Section 06M and: (1) to construct and maintain a 12-span prestressed concrete I-beam bridge with each span at 144.16 feet and vertical underclearance of 23.0 feet over Youghiogheny River Lake (WWF); the proposed piers are 8-foot diameter, two column bents founded on drilled shafts; (2) to place and maintain 1,275 linear feet of R-6 rock bank protection along the northwest shoreline of the Youghiogheny River Lake; (3) to construct and maintain an 18-inch diameter outfall at Station 99+37 and a 30-inch diameter outfall at station 127+20 along the Youghiogheny River Lake; (4) to construct and maintain a temporary causeway consisting of 16 72-inch diameter pipes in the thalweg of the Youghiogheny River Channel; (5) to construct and maintain fish habitat enhancement in the Youghiogheny River Lake composed of broken concrete from demolition of the existing bridge; and (6) to place fill within 0.672 acre of the normal pool of the Youghiogheny River Lake for construction of a staging area. Following bridge construction, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will convert and maintain the staging area for parking, boat launching and interpretive facilities. The project proposes to directly affect a total of 1,525 linear feet of lake shoreline, to directly affect 0.672 acre of open water and to indirectly affect 1.7 acres of open water. No vegetated wetlands will be impacted by this project.
E56-319. Jenner Township, 2058 Lincoln Highway, Boswell, PA 15531. Jenner Township Community Park Bridge in Jenner Township, Somerset County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Boswell, PA Quadrangle N: 4.5 inches; W: 6.0 inches). To construct and maintain a single span pedestrian bridge having a normal span of 73.9 feet, an underclearance of 10.0 feet and a length of 16.0 feet across Quemahoning Creek (CWF) for the purpose of providing access to community ballfields. The project is off of SR 0601, approximately 1000 feet north of its intersection with SR 0030.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E20-527, Department of Transportation, District 1-0, 255 Elm Street, P. O. Box 398, Oil City, PA 16301-1412. SR 3025, Section 021, Segment 0020, Offset 0000 Culvert Replacement in Vernon Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Geneva, PA Quadrangle N: 17.6 inches; W: 9.0 inches).
The applicant proposes to remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 70.0-foot long precast concrete box culvert having a 18.0-foot wide by 8.0-foot high waterway opening in Zimmer Run (WWF, perennial) on SR 3025, Section 021, Segment 0020, Offset 0000 approximately 0.3 mile northeast of the intersection of U. S. Route 19 and SR 3025 (Krider Road). Project includes installation of R-7 riprap at the wing walls and culvert inlet and outlet. The project proposes to directly affect 70 linear feet of stream channel.
E25-670, Department of Transportation, District 1-0, 255 Elm Street, P. O. Box 398, Oil City, PA 16301-1412. Conneaut Creek Bridge Replacement SR 3006, Section B03 in Conneaut Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (East Springfield, PA Quadrangle N: 2.9 inches; W: 3.6 inches).
The applicant proposes to remove the existing structure and: (1) to construct and maintain a two span, prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge having two clear spans of 95 feet each and an underclearance of 14.6 feet on a 70 degree skew across Conneaut Creek (WWF, MF, perennial) on SR 3006 (U. S. Route 6N), Section B03, Segment 0120, Offset 2848 approximately 0.6 mile east of the intersection of SR 3006 and SR 215; (2) place R-6 riprap for scour protection on the abutment slopes on both the left and right banks; (3) place R-6 riprap for scour protection approximately 12 feet radially around the bridge pier; and (4) conduct widening and roadway construction for approximately 430 feet on the western approach and 353 feet on the eastern approach.
E62-382, James C. Anderson, HC 1, Box 29, Irvine, PA 16329, James Anderson Dock, Deck and Retaining Wall in Pleasant Township, Warren County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Youngsville, PA Quadrangle N: 13.75 inches; W: 1.75 inches).
Operate and maintain a wooden deck, stone retaining wall and floating boat dock along the left bank of the Allegheny River at a private residence along SR 62 approximately 1 mile south of SR 6.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
EA36-009: Lancaster County Conservation District, 1383 Arcadia Road, Room 6, Lancaster, PA 17601 in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 4-inch outfall conveying groundwater from a foundation drain to UNT to Little Conowingo Creek (HQ-CWF) on the Levi Stoltzfus farm (Kirkwood, PA Quadrangle N: 7.4 inches; W: 17.5 inches) in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
EA26-006SW. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Harper's Ferry Center, P. O. Box 50, Harper's Ferry, WV 25425. Wharton Township, Fayette County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Fort Necessity, PA Quadrangle N: 11.67 inches; W: 11.91 inches). To construct and maintain a 15-foot by 4-foot box culvert and stream bank stabilization in an unnamed tributary to Meadow Run (HQ-CWF) to improve traffic flow within the Fort Necessity Battlefield complex, in association with the construction of a new visitors center. The proposed project will affect approximately 162 feet of the aforementioned watercourse.
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 323-3636.
Certification Request Initiated by Department of the Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineers, P. O. Box 1715, Baltimore, MD 21203. ACOE Baltimore District.
Date of Initial Pennsylvania Bulletin notice: May 10, 2003
Department of the Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineers, P. O. Box 1715, Baltimore, MD 21203. ACOE Baltimore District. Mansfield Borough, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
The final action is to remove approximately 58,000 cubic yards of gravel, sand and other earthen materials from the Tioga Levee above and below the mouth of the Corey Creek Conduit (approximately 5,000 feet by 100 feet). This material will be moved to a previously used upland placement site. An additional 12,000 cubic yards (an approximately 3-acre area) of sediment materials will be removed from the Corey Creek Conduit Intake and placed at a previously used upland placement site. Multiple work sites associated with this project will be in Mansfield Borough north and south of the SR 6 bridge crossing over the Tioga River on property owned by the Army Corps of Engineers. Work will also take place above and below the Corey Creek Conduit (Mansfield 7.5-foot Quadrangle N: 11.0 inches; W: 11.3 inches.
Final Action on Request: Approved.
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The following storage tank site-specific installation permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Director, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP
Permit No.Applicant Name and
AddressCounty Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 03-51-011 Debra McCarty
City of Philadelphia Water Dept.
1101 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107Philadelphia Philadelphia Two ASTs storing sodium hypochlorite 80,000 gallons total
SPECIAL NOTICES
Planning Grant Awards under section 901 of the Municipal Waste Planning Recycling
and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces the following grants to counties under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101, sections 208 and 901 of the Waste Tire Recycling Act/Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Act, Act 190.
Planning grants are awarded to counties for 80% of approved costs for preparing municipal waste management plans, as required by Act 101, for carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analysis, including those related to siting, environmental mediation, education programs on pollution prevention and household hazardous waste and providing technical assistance to small businesses for pollution prevention. Grants may be awarded for feasibility studies and project development for municipal waste processing or disposal facilities, except for facilities for the combustion of municipal waste that are not proposed to be operated for the recovery of energy. All grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101 and the availability of moneys in the Recycling Fund.
Inquiries regarding the grant offerings should be directed to Sally Lohman, Chief, Waste Planning Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
Act 101, Section 901 Planning Grant
Region County Applicant Project Description Grant Award Northcentral Bradford County Bradford County Electronics Collection Project Public Education $1,232
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-1312. Filed for public inspection July 3, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]
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