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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
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
19930101R2. Burnrite Coal Company (352 Mulberry Street, Atlas, PA 17851). Renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Conyngham and Mt. Carmel Townships, Columbia and Northumberland Counties, affecting 556.1 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received December 17, 2003. Renewal issued May 14, 2004.
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
03031301. NPDES Permit No. PA0235563. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-9642). To operate the Keystone East Mine in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County and Washington Township, Indiana County, a new mine. Surface Acres Proposed 32.6, Underground Acres Proposed 768, SCP Acres Proposed 768. Receiving streams: South Branch Plum Creek CWF. Permit issued May 12, 2004.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
33990102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227978. McKay Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 81.7 acres. Receiving streams: two unnamed tributaries to Foundry Run and Foundry Run. Application received September 22, 2003. Permit issued May 10, 2004.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
32990102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235024. M. B. Energy, Inc. (175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7960). Surface mine for reclamation only in Brushvalley Township, Indiana County, affecting 407.0 acres. Receiving streams: Yellow Creek, unnamed tributary to Yellow Creek (TSF and CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 13, 2004. Permit issued May 6, 2004.
11940102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0212725. E. P. Bender Coal Company (Main and Lehmier Streets, P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722). Surface mine renewal for reclamation in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 133 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Powell Run; Powell Run and an unnamed tributary to Clearfield Creek (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received March 18, 2004. Permit issued May 6, 2004.
56930113 and NPDES Permit No. PA212644. Croner, Inc. (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541). Surface mine renewal for reclamation only in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 52.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Laurel Run and Tubs Run (WWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received March 12, 2004. Permit issued May 6, 2004.
32000102. Britt Energies, Inc. (2450 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701). Surface mining permit renewal in White Township, Indiana County, affecting 1053 acres. Receiving streams: Yellow Creek, UNT to Yellow Creek (TSF, CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received March 10, 2004. Permit issued May 10, 2004.
56030105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249467. Croner, Inc. (P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541. Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 294.0 acres. Receiving streams: Blue Lick Creek and unnamed tributaries and Buffalo Creek and unnamed tributaries (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received May 21, 2003. Permit issued May 12, 2004.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
08010820. Gary R. Bartholomew (R. R. 1, Box 256-C, Monroeton, PA 18832). Transfer of an existing small industrial minerals (flagstone) permit from Benjamin Stone. The permit is in Sheshequin Township, Bradford County and affects 3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Susquehanna River, tributary to Susquehanna River. Application received January 27, 2004. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
Noncoal Permit Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
58040805. Patricial Peltz (R. R. 2, Box 3382, Uniondale, PA 18470). Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Clifford Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 2.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received January 22, 2004. Permit issued May 10, 2004.
58040811. Mark A. Hendley (R. R. 1, Box 1625, Hallstead, PA 18822), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 3.0 acres. Receiving stream: None. Application received March 1, 2004. Permit issued May 10, 2004.
58040816. Thomas Brozonis (R. R. 1, Box 52-E, Uniondale, PA 18470). Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Clifford Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: East Branch of Tunkhannock Creek. Application received March 19, 2004. Permit issued May 10, 2004.
52032805. David G. Smith (4101 Conashaugh Lakes, Milford, PA 18337). Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Blooming Glen Township, Pike County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received October 31, 2003. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
58030830. Craig R. Reeves (P. O. Box 190, South Montrose, PA 18843). Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Rush Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received December 1, 2003. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
66040802. Robin Long (R. R. 2, Box 2466, Laceyville, PA 18623). Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Windham Township, Wyoming County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received March 8, 2004. Permit issued May 12, 2004.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
03020402 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250406. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a large noncoal surface mining site in West Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 160.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary and Buffalo Creek. Application received April 15, 2003. Permit issued May 12, 2004.
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.
36044038. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603). Construction blasting at Eckman Road in West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of June 4, 2005. Permit issued May 10, 2004.
09044011. AMROC, Inc. (7531 Chestnut St., Zionsville, PA 18092). Construction blasting at Wawa Construction Project in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, with an expiration date of September 11, 2004. Permit issued May 10, 2004.
39044005. Hayduk Enterprises (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414). Construction blasting at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, with an expiration date of April 27, 2005. Permit issued May 10, 2004.
21044029. Cumberland Valley Drilling & Blasting (6820 Hertzville Road, Enola, PA 17025). Construction blasting at High Meadow Phase V in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, with an expiration date of June 30, 2004. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
06044018. Schlouch, Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510). Construction blasting at Shillington Giant & Goodwill in Cumru Township, Berks County, with an expiration date of June 10, 2005. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
48044016. Schlouch, Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting at Knollcroft Estates in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, with an expiration date of June 13, 2005. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
06044019. Schlouch, Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510). Construction blasting at King's View Estates II in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, with an expiration date of June 10, 2005. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
22044013. John W. Gleim, Jr., Inc. (625 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013). Construction blasting at Apple Creek Farms Development in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, with an expiration date of September 1, 2004. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
36044041. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Bowmansville, PA 17507-0189). Construction blasting at Prospect Road Reconstruction in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of May 31, 2005. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
21044030. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033). Construction blasting at Misty Meadows in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, with an expiration date of May 31, 2005. Permit issued May 12, 2004.
21044031. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013). Construction blasting at North and South Newton Townships, Cumberland County, with an expiration date of May 31, 2005. Permit issued May 12, 2004.
67044025. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013). Construction blasting at Manchester Court in West Manchester Township, York County, with an expiration date of May 31, 2005. Permit issued May 12, 2004.
48044015. Labrador Construction and Austin Powder Company (P. O. Box 1379, Marshalls Creek, PA 18335; and 559 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, PA 18067). Construction blasting at Hanover Ridge in Hanover Township, Northampton County, with an expiration date of December 31, 2004. Permit issued May 13, 2004.
48044017. Schlouch, Inc. (Excelsior Industrial Park, P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510). Construction blasting for Hunters Hollow in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, with an expiration date of June 12, 2005. Permit issued May 13, 2004.
48044018. American Rock Mechanics, Inc. (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092). Construction blasting for Mill Race, Phase III in Tatamy Borough, Northampton County, with an expiration date of June 12, 2005. Permit issued May 13, 2004.
64044003. ER Linde Construction Corp. (9 Collan Park, Honesdale, PA 18431). Construction blasting in Texas Township, Wayne County, with an expiration date of June 13, 2005. Permit issued May 14, 2004.
39044006. Bernard J. Hasara, for A. J. Sorrentino Construction, Inc. (1125 East Mahanoy Avenue, Mahanoy City, PA 17948; and 428 North 15th Street, Allentown, PA 18102). Construction blasting at Rolling Meadows in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, with an expiration date of December 14, 2004. Permit issued May 14, 2004.
45044024. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431). Construction blasting at Scotrun Acres in Pocono Township, Monroe County, with an expiration date of May 3, 2005. Permit issued May 14, 2004.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
42044001. Otter Exploration (104 College Street, Hudson, OH 44236). Blasting activity permit to blast for road material and well pad material in Lafayette Township, McKean County, for one year. Application received May 13, 2004. Application issued May 13, 2004.
42044002. Simpson Excavating (Box 204, Corsica, PA 15829). Blasting activity permit to blast for road material and well pad material in Hamilton Township, McKean County, for one year. Application received May 13, 2004. Application issued May 13, 2004.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
56044003. Great Lakes Geophysical, Inc. (5842 Moore Road, P. O. Box 127, Williamsburg, MI 49690). Permit issued for seismic exploration project in Black, Milford and Upper Turkeyfoot Townships, Somerset County. Duration of blasting is approximately 60 days. Permit issued May 7, 2004.
32044002. Great Lake Geophysical, Inc. (5842 Moore Road, P. O. Box 127, Williamsburg, MI 49690). Seismic testing--Indy II in Center Township, Indiana County. Permit expires: November 26, 2004. Permit issued May 7, 2004.
07044002. Wampum Hardware Company (R. D. 1, Box 112-C, Shelocta, PA 15774). Road construction I-99 Blair County SR 6220--Federal Project No. 0001-041-3620. Duration of project 365 days. Permit issued May 13, 2004.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
26044005. Demtech, Inc. (65 Bald Mountain Road, DuBois, WY 82513). Permit issued for bridge demolition project in Markleysburg Borough, Fayette County, with an expected duration of one day. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
26044004. Great Lakes Geophysical, Inc. (5842 Moore Road, P. O. Box 127, Williamsburg, MI 49690). Permit issued for seismic testing at a project in Springfield Township, Fayette County, with an expected duration of 60 days. Permit issued May 11, 2004.
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 should 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 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 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 should 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 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 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 FWPCA (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, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
E23-442. The Boeing Company, P. O. Box 16858, P25-75, Philadelphia, PA 19142-0858, Ridley Township and Eddystone Borough, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following flood control improvements on the Boeing North Campus to protect the operation and function of the existing facility situated within the floodway and floodplain of Little Crum Creek (WWF-MF) and Crum Creek (WWF-MF). This site is bounded by Route 291 (Industrial Highway) to the south and Interstate 95 to the north (Bridgeport, PA Quadrangle N: 20.9 inches; W: 11.0 inches) in Ridley Township and Eddystone Borough, Delaware County.
Work will consist of:
1. Construction and maintenance of approximately 1,670 linear feet of floodwall and an appurtenant floodgate structure along Crum Creek, from Route 291 to just north of Building 2-35.
2. To maintain and repair a 40-foot by 10-foot concrete stream enclosure conveying Crum Creek.
3. To maintain and improve an existing twin 12-foot by 10-foot concrete stream enclosure conveying Little Crum Creek to the confluence with Crum Creek.
4. To install two stormwater outfall structures, one along the Crum Creek and the other within the existing Crum Creek stream enclosure.
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
E46-948. Upper Dublin Township, 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following activities in and along unnamed tributaries to Wissahickon Creek (TSF) for flood attenuation purposes:
1. To remove approximately 550 linear feet of an existing 54-inch by 36-inch CMP stream enclosure.
2. To construct and maintain 550 linear feet of twin 48-inch RCP stream enclosure which will run parallel in the approximate location of the existing 54-inch by 36-inch CMP stream enclosure that extends from Highland Avenue to Inverness Avenue.
3. To install and maintain associated inlets, headwalls, endwalls and a 2-foot by 6-foot catch basin.
The site extends from the intersection of Highland Avenue and Farm Lane and terminates at Inverness Avenue (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N: 4.5 inches; W: 11.78 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E40-624. Greater Wilkes-Barre Development Corporation, 2 Public Square, P. O. Box 5340, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18710-5340. Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To: (1) place fill or regrade in 1.38 acres of other PSS wetlands; (2) construct and maintain a stream enclosure of Warrior Creek (CWF) consisting of 203 linear feet of 10.0-foot-diameter asphalt-coated CSP culvert with its invert depressed 1.0 foot below streambed elevation with 65 linear feet of riprap channel protection extending upstream and 32 linear feet extending downstream of the culvert; (3) construct and maintain a 30-inch SLCPP stormwater outfall structure along the right bank of Warrior Creek, immediately upstream of the entrance to the proposed stream enclosure; and (4) construct and maintain a stream enclosure of a tributary to Warrior Creek (locally known as Garringers Creek (CWF)), consisting of 216 linear feet of 10.0-foot-diameter asphalt-coated CSP culvert with its invert depressed 1.0 foot below streambed elevation, with 12 linear feet of riprap channel protection extending upstream and 30 linear feet extending downstream of the culvert. The project includes multiple utility line crossings of Warrior Creek and the tributary to Warrior Creek, to be above the stream enclosures within the roadway embankment. The purpose of the project is to extend the main access road and utilities into the Hanover Crossings industrial development. The permittee is required to provide 1.38 acres of replacement wetlands.
The entrance to the development is on the north side of SR 2008 (Middle Road), approximately 2,000 feet east of the interchange of SR 2008 and SR 29 (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle N: 15.0 inches; W: 10.5 inches) in Hanover Township, Luzerne County (Subbasin: 5B).
E40-627. Sand Springs Development Corporation, 4511 Falmer Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Butler Township, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain: (1) an 8-inch sanitary sewer line and aerial electric crossing (utility crossing 1) of Long Run (CWF) and adjacent EV-PFO wetlands; (2) an 8-inch sanitary sewer line crossing (utility crossing 2) of a tributary to Long Run (CWF); (3) an 8-inch sanitary sewer line crossing (utility crossing C) of a tributary to Long Run; (4) a road crossing (crossing B) of Long Run and adjacent wetlands, consisting of a 20.0-foot by 6.8-foot open-bottomed arch culvert and associated gas, water and electric utility line crossings; (5) a road crossing (crossing F) of a tributary to Long Run, consisting of a 48-inch CMP culvert and associated gas and water utility line crossings; and (6) a road crossing (crossing Q) of a tributary to Long Run, consisting of a 48-inch CMP culvert and associated gas, electric, water and sanitary sewer utility line crossings.
The proposed activities will impact 0.03 acre of wetlands, at road crossing B. The permittee is required to provide 0.03 acre of replacement wetlands, to supplement the wetland replacement for activities previously authorized under General Permits. The project (known as the Sand Springs Golf Community) is on the west side of SR 0309, approximately 0.5 mile north of SR 0080 (Freeland, PA Quadrangle N: 11.0 inches; W: 14.0 inches) in Butler Township, Luzerne County (Subbasin: 5D).
E39-423. K & M Associates, 496 Lone Lane, Allentown, PA 18104. Upper Macungie and Lower Macungie Townships, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To place fill in a de minimis area of PFO wetlands (wetland no. 4) equal to 0.01 acre on lot 15 of the Hopewell Woods Subdivision. The project is on the north side of Reppert Lane (T-503) approximately 1,500 feet west of its intersection with Krocks Road (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle N: 12.1 inches; W: 10.0 inches) (Subbasin: 2C).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E28-313: Department of Transportation, District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Antrim Township, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove the existing bridge and then to construct and maintain: (1) a new 24-foot by 4-foot box culvert at the channel of Muddy Run (HQ-CWF) on SR 2001, Section 003, Segment 0110, Offset 0086; and (2) a 24-inch diameter pipe at the channel of an unnamed tributary to Muddy Run, at the Village of Browns Mills (Greencastle, PA Quadrangle N: 14.4 inches; W: 10.75 inches) in Antrim Township, Franklin County.
E50-222: Department of Transportation, District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Northeast Madison Township, Perry County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove the existing bridge and then to construct and maintain a 16.2-foot by 5-foot concrete box culvert on a 60 degree skew at the channel of Little Valley Creek (CWF) on SR 0850, Section 004, Segment 0030, Offset 2250, about 2.4 miles east of Honey Grove Village (McCoysville, PA Quadrangle N: 5.1 inches; W: 2.2 inches) in Northeast Madison Township, Perry County.
E21-357: North Newton Township, 255 Ott Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257 in North Newton and West Pennsboro Townships, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove two isolated 7-foot by 7-foot concrete box culverts and to install and maintain one 20-foot span by 7-foot rise precast concrete bridge arch system (ConSpan) to cross the Big Spring Creek (CWF) and to fill 0.02 acre of adjacent wetlands, all for the purpose of realigning and widening of the roadway on Nealy Road (T-353) approximately 200 feet west of Big Spring Road (SR 3007) (Newville, PA Quadrangle N: 4.35 inches; W: 4.40 inches) in North Newton and West Pennsboro Townships, Cumberland County. The amount of wetland impact is considered a de minimis impact of 0.02 acre and wetland mitigation is not required.
E38-141: Jackson Township, 60 North Romona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067 in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove two one-lane bridges and to: (1) install and maintain a two-lane 32-foot wide open bottom precast bridge to cross the Tulpehocken Creek (TSF); and (2) install and maintain a two-lane 32-foot wide open bottom precast bridge to cross the Union Canal, all for the purpose of replacing the dilapidated bridges and improving safety, both parallel to each other along Creamery Street approximately 2,000 feet south of Route 422 just west of Myerstown (Richland, PA Quadrangle N: 21.2 inches; W: 10.9 inches) in Jackson Township, Lebanon County.
E67-746: Pennsylvania American Water Company, 852 Welsey Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 in Fairview Township, York County and New Cumberland Borough, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To demolish several existing water treatment plant structures within the floodway and floodplain of the Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF), then to construct and maintain a raw water intake structure in the Yellow Breeches Creek, a pump station in the floodway of the Yellow Breeches Creek and install approximately 20,000 feet of 24-inch water main, which will cross three wetlands (wetlands 7, 11 and 12), two unnamed tributaries (tributaries 1 and 4) to the Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF) and bore under the Yellow Breeches Creek (Lemoyne, PA Quadrangle N: 18.0 inches; W: 15.5 inches) in Fairview Township, York County and New Cumberland Borough, Cumberland County. The proposed facilities and pipelines will temporarily impact 0.31 acre of exceptional value (EV) wetlands (0.29 acre PFO/0.02 acre PEM).
E22-466: Derry Township Municipal Authority, 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033 in Derry Township, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To extend and maintain an existing 42-inch diameter outfall pipe, which ultimately reduces to 24 inches in diameter, into the Swatara Creek (WWF) for the purpose of updating to meet Act 537 requirements, to the north of the Clearwater Road Wastewater Treatment Plant (Hershey, PA Quadrangle N: 6.7 inches; W: 8.4 inches) in Derry Township, Dauphin County.
E22-470: Department of Transportation, District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Harrisburg City, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove the existing underpass bridge and then to construct and maintain: (1) a new 46-foot wide at the bottom base, 73.5-foot wide at the upper base by 14.6-foot high trapezoidal underpass culvert and resurface the underpass roadway; (2) relocate the south ramp; and (3) resurface the north ramp of City Island, which are within the 100-year floodway and floodplain of the Susquehanna River (WWF) (Harrisburg West, PA Quadrangle N: 0.8 inch; W: 1.7 inches) in Harrisburg City, Dauphin County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E57-104. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. Culvert replacement in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District (Hillsgrove, PA Quadrangle N: 1.8 inches; W: 6.0 inches).
To: (1) remove the existing 7-foot 5-inch by 4-foot 6-inch by 30-foot long corrugated metal arch pipe and to construct and maintain; (2) a 20-foot by 5-foot by 40-foot long reinforced concrete box culvert with concrete inlet and outlet wingwalls depressed 12 inches in the streambed; (3) inlet and outlet concrete aprons extending about 8 feet upstream and downstream from the culvert; and (4) R-6 riprap extending approximately 5 feet upstream and downstream from the apron extremities. The project is in Ogdonia Run (HQ-CWF) on Brummerdale Road, approximately 4 miles west of the intersection of Brunnerdale Road with Route 42. The project will not impact wetlands while impacting approximately 90 feet of waterway. The project will disturb approximately 0.07 acre of earth. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E59-452. Osceola Township, P. O. Box 146, Osceola, PA 16942. Holden Creek Bridge Replacement in Osceola Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Elkland, PA Quadrangle N: 20.8 inches; W: 16.8 inches).
To remove the existing pony truss single span bridge structure in its entirety and to construct, operate and maintain a composite prestressed spread box beam bridge over Holden Creek along with reinforced concrete abutments and wingwalls. The structure is intended to be placed 150 feet upstream of the existing structure's inlet. The permit also authorizes a temporary stream crossing during construction. The temporary stream crossing will be constructed of three 6-foot diameter corrugated metal culvert pipes with clean rock fill for the working surface. The project is 15 feet from SR 4017 at the intersection with T-743.
E59-456. Game Commission, 168 Mann Creek Road, Mansfield, PA 16933. Wetland observation area in Delmar Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle N: 8.5 inches; W: 6.5 inches).
To place de minimis fill (less than 0.05 acre) in a graminoid emergent marsh for the purpose of constructing an elevated observation blind and an elevated boardwalk measuring 100 linear feet in length for wildlife observation and recreation. The fill is for construction of support posts for the boardwalk and observation blind. The project site is on State Game Lands 313 east of SR 287 on T-540 in Delmar Township, Tioga County.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E04-283. Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development, 250 Insurance Street, Suite 300, Beaver, PA 15009. Hopewell Business and Industrial Park wetland fill in Hopewell Township, Beaver County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Aliquippa, PA Quadrangle N: 11.0 inches; W: 3.25 inches) (Latitude: 40° 33` 38" and Longitude: 80° 16` 24"). To place and maintain fill in a de minimis area of wetlands and to place and maintain fill in an unnamed tributary to Boggs Run (42.0 linear feet of perennial stream and 440.0 linear feet of ephemeral stream) for a distance of 482.0 linear feet for the purpose of constructing the Hopewell Business and Industrial Park expansion. The project is on the east side of Clinton-Gringo Road, approximately 1,500 feet southwest from the intersection of SR 151 and Clinton-Gringo Road. The project will impact a total of 482.0 linear feet of stream channel and 0.04 acre of wetlands.
E11-300. West Carroll Township Supervisors, P. O. Box 374, Elmora, PA 15737-0374. Sportsman Road Bridge in West Carroll Township, Cambria County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Hastings, PA Quadrangle N: 1.5 inches; W: 16.9 inches) (Latitude: 40° 38` 00" and Longitude: 78° 44` 48"). To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a con-span bridge with natural streambed having a single opening of 20 feet wide and 6.8 feet high in Fox Run (CWF). The project includes placement of R-5 riprap at the structure for scour protection. The project is on Sportsman Road (T-626), approximately 0.1 mile south of SR 219.
E32-349. Reliant Energy Northeast Management Company, 1442 Power Plant Road, SR 2008, New Florence, PA 15944. Conemaugh Generating Station pump house in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (New Florence, PA Quadrangle N: 2.1 inches; W: 7.9 inches) (Latitude: 40° 23` 11" and Longitude: 79° 03` 21"). To operate and maintain the make-up pump house water intake channel along the Conemaugh River (WWF) at the Conemaugh Generating Station off SR 2008.
E56-326. Conemaugh Township Supervisors, 1120 Tire Hill Road, Johnstown, PA 15905-7707. Tire Hill Sewage Treatment Plant in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Johnstown, PA Quadrangle N: 4.9 inches; W: 6.0 inches) (Latitude: 40° 16` 36" and Longitude: 78° 55` 04"). To construct and maintain the Tire Hill Sewage Treatment Plant in the 100-year flood plain along the left side of Stony Creek (WWF) occupying approximately 1.83 acres. The permit also authorizes the installation and maintenance of sewer line crossings, outfalls, temporary roadway crossings and bank stabilization in, along and across Stony Creek (WWF), various tributaries to Stony Creek (WWF) and wetlands. The proposed sewage plant is at the end of Greenhouse Park Road, 1500 feet east of Tire Hill Road.
E56-327. Windber Area Authority, 1700 Stockholm Avenue, Windber, PA 15963. Sewer line and pedestrian bridge crossings in Richland Township and Scalp Level Borough, Cambria County and Paint Township and Borough, Somerset County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. The project starts at the Windber Area Authority Sewage Treatment Plant (Johnstown, PA Quadrangle N: 1.44 inches; W: 2.09 inches) (Latitude: 40° 15` 29" and Longitude: 78° 53` 24") and ends near where SR 4051 crosses over Paint Creek (Windber, PA Quadrangle N: 21.56 inches; W: 13.65 inches) (Latitude: 40° 14` 37" and Longitude: 78° 50` 52"). To install and maintain approximately 17,000 linear feet of 42-inch and 36-inch diameter gravity sewer line in, across or along Stony Creek (WWF), Paint Creek (CWF-TSF) and an unnamed tributary to Paint Creek (CWF). The in-stream and overhead sewer line stream crossings will have a combined length of 1,190 feet. An additional combined length of 240 feet of stream will be temporarily impacted by eight proposed temporary ford crossings. Approximately 0.05 acre of wetland will be affected by two 42-inch utility line crossings and an additional 0.35 acre of wetland will be temporarily affected during construction of these crossings. This permit also authorizes the rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of four existing pedestrian bridges across Paint Creek (CWF-TSF) 1,700 feet, 5,950 feet, 7,350 feet and 8,000 feet, respectively, above its confluence with Stony Creek.
E63-557. Washington County Planning Commission, 100 West Beau Street, Suite 701, Washington, PA 15301. Sawhill Covered Bridge No. 23 in Blaine Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (West Middletown, PA Quadrangle N: 10.0 inches; W: 5.8 inches) (Latitude: 40° 10` 49" and Longitude: 80° 24` 59"). To rehabilitate, operate and maintain the existing Sawhill Covered Bridge No. 23 having a clear span of 49.0 feet with a minimum underclearance of 8.4 feet across the channel of Buffalo Creek (HQ-WWF) for the purpose of improving highway safety. The bridge is on TR 426, just west from the intersection of TR 426 and SR 221. The project will impact 45.0 linear feet of stream channel.
E65-828. Derry Township Supervisors, 650 Derry Road, Derry, PA 15627. McGee Run culvert in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Derry, PA Quadrangle N: 17.2 inches; W: 5.00 inches) (Latitude: 40° 21` 41" and Longitude: 79° 17` 9"). To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 54.5-foot long box culvert having a single waterway opening of 10 feet wide by 6 feet high (1-foot depressed invert with baffles) in an unnamed tributary to McGee Run (CWF). The project includes placement of R-6 riprap for scour protection approximately 5 linear feet upstream and 5 linear feet downstream of the culvert. In addition, approximately 40 linear feet of turf reinforcement matting will be installed within the watercourse at the downstream of the structure. The proposed culvert is on T-847 (Mill Street) approximately 250 feet east of T-851 (Lester Road).
SPECIAL NOTICES
Public Hearing for NPDES Permit No. PAI023904011 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public hearing to accept comment on Individual NPDES Permit Application PAI023904011 for the discharge of stormwater from construction activities at the proposed Yeker Farm, Salisbury Township, Lehigh County.
The public hearing will be held on July 13, 2004, at 7 p.m. in the Lehigh County Agricultural Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County by the Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2554. The hearing is in response to an application submitted by Selvaggio Enterprises, Inc., 623 Selvaggio Drive, Suite 200, Nazareth, PA 18064. The NPDES permit application proposes the discharge of stormwater from construction activities to Little Lehigh Creek.
The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Yeker Farms Public 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 the NPDES Permit Application PAI023904011. 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 Christine Domashinski at (570) 826-2511 or through 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 Lehigh County Conservation District Office, (610) 391-9583. For further information, contact Mark Carmon, Northeast Regional Office, (570) 826-2511.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-952. Filed for public inspection May 28, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
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