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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 Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
32030105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249131. P & N Coal Co., Inc., P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-0332, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 54.0 acres. The site is in the Little Mahoning Creek Watershed (HQ-CWF). The operation does not propose to discharge treated mine drainage, but will utilize nondischarge alternatives instead. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 3, 2003. Permit issued October 18, 2004.
56030107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249521. Future Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 157, Meyersdale, PA 15552, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 121.7 acres. Receiving streams: Buffalo Creek and Millers Run (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 26, 2003. Permit issued October 15, 2004.
07920101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0599581. Cooney Brothers Coal Company, P. O. Box 246, Cresson, PA 16630, SMP Transfer to E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722 in Allegheny Township, Cambria County, affecting 474 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Sugar Run and Sugar Run (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received March 8, 2004. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
56970104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0234541. Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., P. O. Box 4459, 1738 Snowfield Drive, Hidden Valley, PA 15502, surface mine permit renewal in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 86.4 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Stoney Creek (CWF). The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Hooversville Borough Somerset County Municipal Authority Stoneycreek Surface Water Withdrawal. Application received January 24, 2004. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
17990124 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242802. River Hill Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine permit from Mark Coal Company in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 73.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Muddy Run and Muddy Run. Application received March 29, 2004. Permit issued October 8, 2004.
14030102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0243540. Lee Coal Contracting, Inc. (147 Loop Road, West Decatur, PA 16878). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine permit in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County affecting 37 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Black Moshannon Creek, Moshannon Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received July 25, 2003. Permit issued October 8, 2004.
17793044 and NPDES Permit No. PA0119334. River Hill Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County affecting 112 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Marks Run, to Marks Run to Upper Three Runs and Saltlick Run to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received June 11, 2004. Permit issued October 12, 2004.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
08040805. David B. Williams (R. R. 2, Box 197, Kingsley, PA 18826). Commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals (bluestone) permit in Rome Township, Bradford County affecting 3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Parks Creek. Application received April 30, 2004. Application returned: October 14, 2004.
59041003. Terry Jacobson (P. O. Box 32, Sabinsville, PA 16943), authorization to extract noncoal in Nelson Township, Tioga County to supply fill material for the SR 49 Sec. 55M Slide Repair Project. Receiving stream: Cowanesque River, tributary to Chemung River. Application received October 4, 2004. Authorization approved: October 13, 2004.
08990803. Lester West (R. R. 2, Box 248-A1, Wysox, PA 18854). Transfer of an existing small industrial minerals (flagstone) permit from Scott A Dunn in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County affecting 3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary, tributary to King Creek. Application received June 25, 2004. Permit issued October 15, 2004.
59030801. Harry L. and Joyce M. Horvath (R. R. 1, Box 85A, East State Road, Covington, PA 16917). Commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals (shale) permit in Covington Township, Tioga County affecting 5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary, tributary to Tioga River. Application received April 1, 2003. Application returned: October 22, 2004.
59950301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0220086. Jill D. Cross (P. O. Box 240, Mainesburg, PA 16932), transfer of an existing large industrial minerals permit from Clifford Cross, Jr. in Sullivan Township, Tioga County affecting 30 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Corey Creek. Application received August 6, 2004. Permit issued October 15, 2004.
59910301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0206580. Jill D. Cross (P. O. Box 240, Mainesburg, PA 16932), transfer of an exiting large industrial minerals permit from Clifford Cross, Jr. in Delmar Township, Tioga County affecting 15.45 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed stream, tributary to Marsh Creek. Application received August 6, 2004. Permit issued October 18, 2004.
59880301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0116327. Jill D. Cross (P. O. Box 240, Mainesburg, PA 16932), transfer of an existing large industrial minerals permit from Clifford Cross, Jr. in Clymer Township, Tioga County affecting 4.41 acres. Receiving streams: Mill Creek, tributary to Cowanesque River. Application received August 6, 2004. Permit issued October 15, 2004
59880302 and NPDES Permit No. PA0116335. Jill D. Cross (P. O. Box 240, Mainesburg, PA 16932), transfer of an existing large industrial minerals permit from Clifford Cross, Jr. in Richmond Township, Tioga County affecting 12.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Corey Creek. Application received August 6, 2004. Permit issued October 18, 2004.
4977SM6. Jill D. Cross (P. O. Box 240, Mainesburg, PA 16932), transfer of an existing large industrial mineral permit from Clifford Cross, Jr. in Clymer Township, Tioga County affecting 6.35 acres. Receiving streams: Baker Branch of Asaph Run. Application received August 6, 2004. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
6875SM5C and NPDES Permit No. PA0595128. Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA 18034), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Oliver Township, Mifflin County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Strodes Run. Application received March 24, 2004. Renewal issued October 20, 2004.
67870301C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0010235. York Building Products Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 1708, York, PA 17405), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in West Manchester Township, Chester County, receiving stream: Willis Run. Application received August 16, 2004. Renewal issued October 20, 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.
Blasting Permits Actions
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-1191.
37045003. Demtech, Inc. (65 Bald Mountain Road, DuBois, WY 82513). Blasting activity permit to demolish a bridge in Ellwood City, Lawrence County for ten days. Application received October 20, 2004. Application issued October 21, 2004.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
14044025. Galen Driebelbis (1535 N. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16804), for construction blasting in Ferguson Township, Centre County, with an expected duration of 48 days. Permit issued October 14, 2004.
Blasting Activity Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
06044103. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Stonecroft Village in Merion Township, Berks County with an expiration date of December 30, 2005. Permit issued October 18, 2004.
36044111. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, 17033), construction blasting for a sewer trench at 187 Merts Drive in Mt. Joy Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2004. Permit issued October 18, 2004.
09044032. Eastern Blasting Company, Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938), construction blasting at The Villages/Arbor Pointe in Buckingham Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of November 13, 2005. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
46044035. Horst Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (141 Ranck's Church Road, New Holland, PA 17557), construction blasting at Rivercrest Phase II in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of November 12, 2005. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
09044033. Rock Work, Inc. (1257 DeKalb Pike, R. D. 2, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting at Thompson Tract, et al in Bedminster Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of September 30, 2005. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
38044020. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Bowmansville, PA 17507-0189), construction blasting at Greystone Development in Jackson Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of October 1, 2005. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
52044015. Holbert Explosives, Inc. (237 Masthope Plank Road, Suite A, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting at Milford Highlands in Milford Borough, Pike County with an expiration date of November 15, 2005. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
06044042. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Lenhartsville Pump Station in Greenwich Township, Berks County with an expiration date of October 1, 2005. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
36044088. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Distribution Warehouse in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of October 1, 2005. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
67044105. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, 17033), construction blasting for a development in Newberry Township, York County with an expiration date of January 30, 2005. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
21044103. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of October 31, 2005. Permit issued October 19, 2004.
06044104. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Racis Auto in South Heidelberg Township, Berks County with an expiration date of October 31, 2005. Permit issued October 20, 2004.
36044112. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 30, 2004. Permit issued October 20, 2004.
36044113. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting for Green Park III in Rapho Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 1, 2005. Permit issued October 20, 2004.
36044114. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting in Rapho Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 30, 2005. Permit issued October 20, 2004.
48044039. West End Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (P. O. Box 1646, Brodheadsville, PA 18322), construction blasting at Saddle Creek Residential Estates in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of November 17, 2005. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
45044035. West End Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (P. O. Box 1646, Brodheadsville, PA 18322), construction blasting at Newton Run Lot No. 2 in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of November 30, 2004. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
67044049. Cumberland Valley Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (6820 Wertzville Road, Enola, PA 17025), construction blasting at Cloisters Condominium/The Towns on the Green in Newberry Township, York County with an expiration date of October 31, 2005. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
38044021. Cumberland Valley Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (6820 Wertzville Road, Enola, PA 17025), construction blasting at North Lebanon Business Park in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of November 13, 2005. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
09044034. Brubacher Excavating, Inc. (P. O. Box 528, 825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Richland Township Water Authority Tank Installation in Richland Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of November 18, 2005. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
23044009. Eastern Blasting Company, Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938), construction blasting at Northbrook Development in Bethel Township, Delaware County with an expiration date of November 18, 2005. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
64044101. Hayduk Enterprises (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting for Hideout Development in Lake Township, Wayne County with an expiration date of December 31, 2005. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
45044104. Hayduk Enterprises (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting for Rock Ledge Estates in Price Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of December 31, 2005. Permit issued October 21, 2004.
45044105. Hayduk Enterprises (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting for Pocono Construction Community in Pocono Township, Monroe County with an expiration date December 31, 2005. Permit issued October 22, 2004.
49044005. Popple Construction, Inc. (202 Main Street, Laflin, PA 18702) and D. C. Guelich Explosive Company (P. O. Box 29, Bloomsburg, PA 17815), construction blasting at Little Mahoning Crop Wall Phase II (OSM) in Little Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County with an expiration date of October 31, 2005. Permit issued October 22, 2004.
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 Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E06-593. Cumru Township, 1775 Welsh Road, Mohnton, PA 19540 in Cumru Township, Berks County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a retaining wall within the floodway of a UNT to the Schuylkill River (WWF) to prevent structural failure of Ridgeway Road, (Reading, PA Quadrangle (N: 8 inches; W: 3.5 inches) in Cumru Township, Berks County. The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
E07-387. Pennsylvania State University, 101P Office of Physical Plant, University Park, PA 16802 in City of Altoona, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge with a 6-foot wide by 38-foot long span and a minimum underclearance of 7 feet across the channel of an unnamed tributary to Spring Run at a point (Altoona, PA Quadrangle N: 7.05 inches; W: 4.73 inches) within the Altoona Campus in the City of Altoona, Blair County.
E44-123. United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 315 South Allen Street, Suite 322, State College, PA 16801 in Union Township, Mifflin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream rehabilitation project on Little Kishacoquillas Creek (CWF, perennial) beginning at the confluence of Little Kishacoquillas Creek and Kishacoquillas Creek (Belleville, PA Quadrangle N: 18.3 inches; W: 13.9 inches) and extending to a point approximately 2,250 feet upstream (Belleville, PA Quadrangle N: 19.05 inches; W: 14.05 inches) using a natural stream channel design approach involving floodway excavation, filling and grading, minor channel relocation, the placement of cross vanes, J-hook vanes, mud sills and random boulders for the purpose of eliminating existing channelization, reducing sediment aggradation, improving aquatic habitat and establishing a riparian buffer in Union Township, Mifflin County. The project proposes to directly affect 2,250 linear feet of the channel of Little Kishacoquillas Creek.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E14-465. Wetlands Habitat Management Inc., 2525 Green Tech Drive, Suite D, State College, PA 16803. Phase 2 Bald Eagle Site in Huston Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Port Matilda, PA Quadrangle N: 4.1 inches; W: 12.6 inches).
Applicant is permitted to create 18.2 acres of palustrine wetlands along the flood plain of Bald Eagle Creek (TSF). The site is comprised of two tracts lying just east and west of Steel Hollow Run and immediately south of SR 220. Temporary construction impacts (0.015 acre) are also approved to facilitate access to the site.
E18-376. John R. Cottoni, 129 Crestmont Drive, Lock Haven, PA 17745. Pavilion construction in Woodland Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Lock Haven, PA Quadrangle N: 5.63 inches; W: 4.25 inches).
To: (1) construct and maintain a 32-foot by 42-foot open pavilion on a 5-inch concrete/fiber mix pad; (2) place a 12-foot by 16-foot by 16-foot storage shed on skids; and (3) regrade an area 125 linear feet by 35 feet wide of the site in the 100-year floodway of the West Branch. Susquehanna River (WWF) on a private lot off Eden Lane immediately west of the intersection of Eden Lane with Water Valley Road. The project will not impact wetlands or waterways while disturbing approximately 0.09 acre of earth.
E41-538. Grays Run Club, 2316 Yale Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Grays Run stabilization in McIntyre Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle N: 20 inches; W: 4.2 inches).
To construct, operate and maintain a 250 linear foot stream revitalization project consisting of one rock ''J'' hook vane and one rock ''V'' cross vane. The structures will be constructed out of stone measuring a minimum of 3.7 feet by 3.2 feet by 2.1 feet. All structures shall be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
E41-541. Warren H. Frantz, 435 Rivendell Road, Williamsport, PA 17701. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit application in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Montoursville North, PA Quadrangle N: 7.37 inches; W: 14.23 inches).
To remove an existing 3-foot metal pipe, construct and maintain a 4-foot diameter plastic pipe and two 2-foot diameter plastic pipes to be set above the larger pipe to prevent overtopping in Miller's Run, 2.1 miles north of the intersection of Four Mile Drive and Northway Road along Northway Road. This project proposes to permanently impact 20 linear feet of Miller's Run (WWF) and does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E59-459. Farmington Township, R. R. 2, Box 800, Lawrenceville, PA 16929. Culvert addition in Farmington Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Elkland, PA Quadrangle N: 15.3 inches; W: 3.2 inches).
To construct and maintain an 8.5-foot diameter by 30-foot long culvert adjacent to an existing 7-foot diameter by 30-foot long culvert in Thornbottom Creek (WWF) on Pleasant Valley Road approximately 0.1 mile west of the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road with Thornbottom Road. A stone headwall with wings will be constructed at the inlet to the culverts and 10 linear feet by 25 feet wide by 10 feet high R-7 riprap and geotextile stabilization will be placed at the outlet end. The project will not impact wetlands while impacting approximately 45 feet of waterway and less than 0.02 acre of earth disturbance.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Public Hearing for NPDES Permit No. PAI020004001 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public hearing to accept comment on individual NPDES Permit Application No. PAI020004001 for the discharge of stormwater from construction activities at the proposed Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation, Forks, Lower Mount Bethel, Washington and Upper Mount Bethel Townships, Northampton County; Smithfield and Middle Smithfield Townships, Monroe County; and Lehman, Delaware and Dingmans Townships, Pike County.
The public hearing will be held on December 14, 2004, at 7 p.m. in the Delaware Township Municipal Building, SR 739, Delaware Township, Pike 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 Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation. The NPDES permit application proposes the discharge of stormwater from construction activities to Mud Run, Martins Creek, Little Martins Creek, Oughough Creek, East Fork Martins Creek, Jacoby Creek, Slate Ford Creek, Cherry Creek, Brodhead Creek, Marshalls Creek, Bushkill, Little Bushkill, Delaware River, Toms Creek, Hornbecks Creek, Dingmans Creek, Adams Creek, Long Meadow Brook, Conashaugh Creek and associated UNTs.
The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation 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 No. PAI020004001. 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 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, (570) 629-3060, the Northampton County Conservation District Office, (610) 746-7991, and the Pike County Conservation District Office, (570) 226-8220.
For further information, contact Mark Carmon, Northeast Regional Office, (570) 826-2511.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Logway Run Watershed in Centre County The Department will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Logway Run Watershed in Centre County. The meeting will be held on November 15, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Beech Creek Municipal Building, Beech Creek, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact John Mital, Moshannon District Mining Office, (814) 342-8200 by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Logway Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Logway Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, section 303(d). One stream segment in the Logway Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are as follows:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 22701 (7115) Logway Run 0.8 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:
Parameter Criterion Value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable 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 mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.
The proposed 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 proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Logway Run Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Logway Run Watershed. The 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 Logway Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by January 5, 2005, and sent to John Mital, Geologic Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, jmital@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Beech Creek Municipal Building, contact John Mital at the phone number or e-mail address indicated previously.
The proposed TMDL for the Logway Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 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.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Middle Branch Big Run Watershed in Centre County The Department will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Middle Branch Big Run Watershed in Centre County. The meeting will be held on November 15, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Beech Creek Municipal Building, Beech Creek, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact John Mital, Moshannon District Mining Office, (814) 342-8200 by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Middle Branch Big Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Middle Branch Big Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, section 303(d). One stream segment in the Middle Branch Big Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are as follows:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 22662 (7112) Middle Branch Big Run 5.5 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:
Parameter Criterion Value
(mg/l)Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable 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 mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.
The proposed 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 proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Middle Branch Big Run Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Middle Branch Big Run Watershed. The 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 Middle Branch Big Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by January 5, 2005, and sent to John Mital, Geologic Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, jmital@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Beech Creek Municipal Building, contact John Mital.
The proposed TMDL for the Middle Branch Big Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 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.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the North Fork Beech Creek Watershed in Centre County The Department will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the North Fork Beech Creek Watershed in Centre County. The meeting will be held on November 15, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Beech Creek Municipal Building, Beech Creek, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact John Mital, Moshannon District Mining Office, (814) 342-8200 by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the North Fork Beech Creek Watershed, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the North Fork Beech Creek Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, section 303(d). One stream segment in the North Fork Beech Creek Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are as follows:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 22781 (7116) North Fork Beech Creek 5.9 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:
Parameter Criterion Value
(mg/l)Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable 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 mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.
The proposed 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 proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the North Fork Beech Creek Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the North Fork Beech Creek Watershed. The 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 North Fork Beech Creek Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by January 5, 2005, and sent to John Mital, Geologic Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, jmital@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Beech Creek Municipal Building, contact John Mital.
The proposed TMDL for the North Fork Beech Creek Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 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.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Elk Creek Watershed in Cambria County Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
The Department is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Nanty Glo Firehall, Nanty Glo, PA to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Four stream segments in the Elk Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998 and 2002 Pennsylvania 303(d) lists due to high concentrations of metals and other inorganics (sulfates). The listed segments and miles degraded are shown as follows:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 43257 (Segment 5084) Elk Creek 4.6 43257 (Segment 990222-1030-ALF) Elk Creek 1.6 43257 (Segment 990222-1100-ALF) Elk Creek 1.2 43257 (Segment 990222-1300-ALF) Elk Creek 0.5 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese) and pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion Value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable 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 20th century. The effects of this are still present. Mining continues in the watershed today. The TMDL consists of both load allocations (LA), which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations (WLA), which are made to point 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 dataset 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 throughout 2002.
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 Tom Pongrac, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, tpongrac@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact. The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 5, 2005. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 4 p.m. on November 12, 2004. 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 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Little Deer Creek Watershed in Allegheny County Greensburg District Mining Office: Ron Horansky, Watershed Manager, Armbrust Professional Center, R. D. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
The Department is holding a public meeting on December 2, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Plum Borough Municipal Building, Plum, PA 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. One stream segment in the Little Deer Creek Watershed has been identified as impaired on the Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to metals from AMD. The listed segment and miles degraded is shown in the following table:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 42289 (970801-1100-TVP) Little Deer Creek 7.82 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept iron, aluminum, manganese and acidity, a surrogate for pH, and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion Value
(mg/l)Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum (Al) 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron (Fe) 1.50 30-Day Average; Total Recoverable Manganese (Mn) 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 N/A The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. All of the allocations in the TMDL are LAs assigned 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 dataset 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 in 2002 and 2003.
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 Ron Horansky, Armbrust Professional Center, R. D. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500, rhoranksy@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact. The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 5, 2005. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 3 p.m. on January 3, 2005. 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 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Plum Creek Watershed in Allegheny County Greensburg District Mining Office: Ron Horansky, Watershed Manager, Armbrust Professional Center, R. D. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
The Department is holding a public meeting on December 2, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Plum Borough Municipal Building, Plum, PA 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. Five stream segments in the Plum Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to metals and pH from AMD. The listed segments and miles degraded are as follows:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 42246 (990706-1530-TVP) Plum Creek 4.4
42256 (990608-1000-TVP) Little Plum Creek 2.7
42256 (990712-1100-TVP) Little Plum Creek 4.2
42256 (990609-1330-TVP) Little Plum Creek 3.9
42256 (990609-1245-TVP) Little Plum Creek 1.6 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept iron, aluminum, manganese and acidity, a surrogate for pH, and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion Value
(mg/l)Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum (Al) 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron (Fe) 1.50 30-Day Average; Total Recoverable Manganese (Mn) 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 N/A The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. A WLA is assigned to the active mining permit in the watershed. All of the remaining allocations in the TMDL are LAs assigned 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 dataset 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 in 2002 and 2003.
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 Ron Horansky, Armbrust Professional Center, R. D. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500, rhoranksy@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact. The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 5, 2005. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 3 p.m. on January 3, 2005. 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 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the South Branch Blacklick Creek Watershed in Cambria and Indiana Counties Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
The Department is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Nanty Glo Firehall, Nanty Glo, PA to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Three stream segments in the South Branch Blacklick Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998 and 2002 Pennsylvania 303(d) lists due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are as follows:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 44618 (Segment 5086) South Branch Blacklick Creek 1.02 44618 (Segment 990102-0855-TVP) South Branch Blacklick Creek 1.65 44618 (Segment 990102-0900-TVP) South Branch Blacklick Creek 5.12 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese) and pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion Value
(mg/l)Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable 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 19th century. The effects of this are still present. Mining continues in the watershed today. The TMDL consists of both LAs, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and WLAs, which are made to point 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 dataset 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 throughout 2002.
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 Tim Kania, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, tkania@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact. The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 5, 2005. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 4 p.m. on November 12, 2004. 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 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Solomon Creek Watershed in Luzerne County Central Office: Clarence E. Yingling, Jr., Water Supply and Wastewater Management, P. O. Box 8467, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8467.
The Department is holding a public meeting on November 10, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Township Building, 1267 Sanssouci Parkway, Hanover Township, PA 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. Two stream segments in the Solomon Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to metals and siltation. The listed segments and miles degraded are as follows:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 28352 (Segment 20010718-0900-CJD) Solomon Creek 4.0 28353 (Segment 20010718-0900-CJD) Spring Run 1.9 63991 (Segment 20010718-1120-CJD) Sugar Notch Run 2.6 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (iron, aluminum and manganese) and acidity, a surrogate for pH, and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion Value
(mg/l)Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable 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 throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The effects of this are still present. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are LAs that 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 dataset 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 in 2001 and 2002.
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 Clarence E. Yingling, Jr., Bureau of Water Supply and Wastewater Management, RCSOB, P. O. Box 8467, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8467, (717) 783-2958, cyingling@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact. The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 5, 2005. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department by 3 p.m. on November 9, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Request for Comment for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for an Unnamed Tributary (24679) to Trout Run in Elk County Central Office: Clarence E. Yingling, Jr., Water Supply and Wastewater Management, P. O. Box 8467, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8467.
TMDLs have been established in accordance with the requirements of the 1996 section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. One stream segment has been identified as impaired on the Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to metals and pH. The listed segment and miles degraded are as follows:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 24679 (Segment 981014-0717-BPG) UNT Trout Run 1.1 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (iron, aluminum and manganese) and acidity, a surrogate for pH, and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion Value
(mg/l)Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable 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 from the mid-1900s to present day. The effects of this are still present. All of the allocations made in the TMDL are LAs that 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 dataset 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 decade.
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 Clarence E. Yingling, Jr., Bureau of Water Supply and Wastewater Management, RCSOB, P. O. Box 8467, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8467, (717) 783-2958, cyingling@state.pa.us. The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by January 5, 2005. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-2002. Filed for public inspection November 5, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
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