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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
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
11991301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0215210, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to revise the permit for the Twin Rocks Mine in Blacklick Township, Cambria County to add and delete underground permit acres and add subsidence control plan acres. Underground Acres Proposed 2705, SCP Acres Proposed 2705. No additional discharges. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
56950104 and NPDES No. PA0213110. Marquise Mining Corporation, 3889 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA 15905, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface-auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 113.3 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Stonycreek; Stonycreek; Conemaugh River classified for the following uses: CWF; CWF; WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Borough Municipal Authority. Application received April 20, 2005. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
11040102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249688. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Chest and White Townships; Cambria County and Beccaria and Chest Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 136.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to/and South Witmer Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 23, 2004. Permit issued: May 4, 2005.
56030104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249459. Elk Lick Energy, Inc., P. O. Box 240, Friedens, PA 15541, for commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Jenner and Quemahoning Townships, Somerset County, affecting 171.9 acres. Receiving stream: Two Mile Run to Quemahoning Reservoir classified for the following uses: CWF; CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria-Somerset Authority. Application received May 2, 2003. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-1191.
33950103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0226971. Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box I, Grampian, PA 16838). Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Snyder Township, Jefferson County affecting 82.0 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: UNTs to Little Toby Creek. Application received: March 11, 2005. Permit Issued: May 3, 2005.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
22030201. Meadowbrook Coal Co., Inc. (6690 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County affecting 84.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received December 10, 2003. Permit issued May 6, 2005.
40940101R2. Pioneer Aggregates, Inc. (202 Main Street, Laflin, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Laflin Borough and Plains Township, Luzerne County affecting 117.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 25, 2004. Renewal issued May 9, 2005.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232, (814) 797-1191.
20032809. Andrew M. Kosturick (8565 State Highway 285, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316). Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal sand and gravel operation in East Fallowfield Township, Crawford County affecting 3.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received: October 7, 2003. Permit Issued: April 12, 2005.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
64052802. Kevin Schrader, (P. O. Box 262, Lake Como, PA 18437), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Preston Township, Wayne County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received March 3, 2005. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (43 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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
32054001. Charles J. Merlo, Inc., 234 Merlo Road, Mineral Point, PA 15942. Construction Blasting--Norfolk Southern Railway Company. Keystone Bulldout Project, Conemaugh Township, Indiana County. Duration through April 30, 2006. Permit issued May 5, 2005.
Greensburg District Mining Office: R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
30054001. Mashuda Corporation (21101 Route 19, Evans City, PA 16033). Permit issued for Phase 1 development of the Evergreene Technology Park located in Franklin Township, Greene County, with an expected duration of 8 months. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
65054003. Golden Triangle, Inc. (40 Pattridge Lane, Imperial, PA 15126). Permit issued for construction of Department of Transportation SR 0022, Section B02, located in the Municipality of Murrysville and Salem Township, Westmoreland County, with an expected duration of 2 years. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
59044001. Trumbull Corporation (R. D. 2, Box 130A, Route 15 South, Tioga, PA 16946), for highway construction blasting, located in Lawrenceville and Tioga Townships, Tioga County, with an expected duration of 365 days. Permit issued: April 26, 2005.
14054012. Stone Valley Construction, Inc. (P. O. Box 369, Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868), for construction blasting, located in Spring Township, Centre County, with an expected duration of 365 days. Permit issued: May 3, 2005.
14054013. Roeshot Construction (2625 Carolean Drive, State College, PA 16801), for construction blasting, located in Ferguson Township, Centre County, with an expected duration of 5 days. Permit issued: May 3, 2005.
14054014. Galen Dreibelbis (266 W. Clinton Avenue, State College, PA 16804), for construction blasting, located in Ferguson Township, Centre County, with an expected duration of 2 days, beginning May 13, 2005. Permit issued: May 7, 2005.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
15054001. Explo-Craft, Inc. (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting at McKenzie Brew House in East Whiteland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of May 25, 2006. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
36054008. Joao & Bradley Construction (P. O. Box 20345, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002) and AJT Blasting, LLC (P. O. Box 20412, Bethlehem, PA 18002), construction blasting for Improvements to the Southside Water System and Sanitary Sewer in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2005. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
36054009. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Lausch Lane Subdivision in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of April 15, 2006. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
36054010. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for a foundation at 145 Queen Street in Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County with an expiration date of April 15, 2006. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
67054015. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Iron Bridge Subdivision in West Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of April 16, 2006. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
22054104. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting for a home in Derry Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of October 30, 2005. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
46054111. Allan A. Myers, Inc. (P. O. Box 98, 1805 Berks Road, Worcester, PA 19490), construction blasting for Applewood Development in Worcester Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of April 25, 2006. Permit issued May 2, 2005.
09054005. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Roaring Rocks Road in Tinicum Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of April 15, 2006. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
21054130. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Reisman Home in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of April 30, 2006. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
28054115. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201), construction blasting for Robert Martin Farm with an expiration date of May 31, 2006. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
28054116. R & M Excavating (403 Hilltop Road, Newburg, PA 17240), construction blasting for Thornwood Village in Guilford Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of Aril 30, 2006. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
48054005. AMROC (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting at Hanover Corporate Center II in Hanover Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of May 25, 2006. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
64054102. ER Linde Construction Corp. (9 Collan Park, Honesdale, PA 18431), construction blasting for Mansfield Development in Manchester Township, Wayne County with an expiration date of April 1, 2006. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
67054017. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for improvements at John Rudy Park in Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of April 15, 2006. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
67054018. Wagman Construction, Inc. (3290 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17405) and Kesco, Inc., (P. O. Box 95, Adrian, PA 16210), construction blasting at Homewood at Plumcreek in Penn Township, York County with an expiration date of January 31, 2006. Permit issued May 3, 2005.
28054011. P & W Excavating, Inc. (P. O. Box 712, McConnellsburg, PA 17233) and Winchester Building Supply, (2001 Millwood Pike, Winchester, VA 22602), construction blasting at Hoffman Transport in Antrim Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of October 31, 2005. Permit issued May 4, 2005.
67054107. Newville Construction Services, Inc. (408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241), construction blasting for Sam Kreider Farm in Washington Township, York County with an expiration date of April 30, 2006. Permit issued May 4, 2005.
64054002. Holbert Explosives, Inc. (237 Masthope Plank Road, Suite A, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for Bob Schaefer Excavating/Shale Pit in South Canaan Township, Wayne County with an expiration date of June 30, 2005. Permit issued May 5, 2005.
09054006. Eastern Blasting Company, Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938), construction blasting at Valley Square Phase II in Warrington Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of May 15, 2006. Permit issued May 5, 2005.
09054007. Eastern Blasting Company, Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938), construction blasting at Lamplighter II Housing Project in Warrington Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of May 20, 2006. Permit issued May 5, 2005.
36054118. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for James Zimmerman manure storage in West Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2005. Permit issued May 5, 2005.
39054104. Schlouch, Inc. (P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting for Whispering Farms in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of May 1, 2006. Permit issued May 5, 2005.
45054114. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for a home in Paradise Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of May 1, 2006. Permit issued May 5, 2005.
46054113. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Shelly Square Shopping Center in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of May 5, 2006. Permit issued May 5, 2005.
46054114. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Pimlico Farms Subdivision in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of April 30, 2006. Permit issued May 5, 2005.
67054019. ABEL Construction Co., Inc. (3925 Columbia Avenue, Mountville, PA 17554) and J Roy's, Inc., (935 Stone Hill Road, Denver, PA 17517), construction blasting at Valley View Estates in Hellam Township, York County with an expiration date of September 30, 2005. Permit issued May 6, 2005.
01054107. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Oak Hills Development in Conewago Township, Adams County with an expiration date of May 30, 2006. Permit issued May 6, 2005.
01054108. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Hickory Ridge Subdivision in Mt. Pleasant Township and Bonneauville Borough, Adams County with an expiration date of May 30, 2006. Permit issued May 6, 2005.
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 Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E19-245. Columbia Montour Council Boy Scouts of America, 5 Audobon Court, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Fishing Creek stream project at the Boy Scout Camp, in Sugarloaf Township, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Stillwater, PA Quadrangle N: 20 inches; W: 16 inches).
To construct, operate and maintain a stream stabilization project consisting of six cross vein structures, seven ''J'' hook structures, and three single leg vein structures along a 1.4 mile stretch of Fishing Creek with changes in the pattern, profile and cross-section. The permit also authorizes 0.25 mile of Coles Creek. This portion of stabilization effort will consist of four cross veins and two ''J'' hooks with changes in the pattern, profile and cross-section. The structures in Fishing Creek will be constructed out of stone measuring a minimum of 3.5 feet by 3 feet by 2 feet and in Coles Creek the stone shall have a minimum of 2.8 feet by 2.4 feet by 1.6 feet. This project is located at the Boy Scout Camp 1 mile from SR 487 on SR 4049.
E47-080 Denied. PPL Montour Preserve, 700 Preserve Road, Danville PA 17821. Chillisquaque Creek Restoration Project, in Anthony Township, Montour County, ACOE Baltimore District (Washingtonville, PA Quadrangle N: 17 inches; W: 5.5 inches).
The applicant is proposing to restore 2,300 linear feet of Chillisquaque Creek (WWF) by means of natural channel design techniques. The restoration project intends to reduce the slope of the existing embankments, incorporate instream rock and log structures to direct high velocities away from the stream banks, narrow the bankfull channel to improve sediment transport, and improve the pool-rifle sequence. The completed project is intended to improve stream stability, reduce near-bank velocities, reduce sediment supply and provide improved instream and riparian habitat.
E60-168. Lewisburg Recreation Authority, c/o Greg Wetzel, 629 Fairground Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Playground, in Lewisburg Borough, Union County, ACOE Baltimore District (Lewisburg, PA Quadrangle N: 16.1 inches; W: 3.3 inches).
To construct and maintain a youth playground, a tot lot, a skate park, a spray fountain, climbing boulders, a parking lot expansion, a life trail and picnic areas and an underground stormwater detention basin in the floodplain of Limestone Run off 15th Street about 1,200 feet from the intersection of 15th Street with Saint Mary Street in the Borough of Lewisburg.
The project will not impact waterways while impacting 0.8 acre of wetland and less than 5 acres of earth disturbance. Limestone Run is a WWF stream.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-891 A1. ELG Metals, Inc., 369 River Road, P. O. Box 369, McKeesport, PA 15132-0369. To transfer and amend Permit No. E02-891 in the City of McKeesport, Allegheny County (Glassport, PA Quadrangle N: 18.9 inches; W: 0.1 inch and Latitude: 40° 21` 15"--Longitude: 79° 52` 30"). To transfer and amend permit E02-891 which authorized the constructin and maintenance of a barge docking facility consisting of an anchored barge and two concrete retaining walls along the right bank of the Monogahela River (WWF) near River Mile 15.8 near the mouth of the Youghiogheny River.
E26-322. Mountain Watershed Association, Inc., P. O. Box 408, Melcroft, PA 15642. To reconstruct the channel of Mill Run in Springfield Township, Fayette County (Mill Run, PA Quadrangle N: 14.3 inches; W: 11.5 inches and Latitude: 39° 58` 24"--Longitude: 79° 27` 19"). To reconstruct, stabilize and maintain approximately 1,400 linear feet of the channel of Mill Run (HQ-CWF) located between SR 381 and Hampton Road. The project includes placement of fill in 0.014 acre of PEM de minimis wetlands.
E30-211. Rices Landing Borough, P. O. Box 185, 137 Main Street, Rices Landing, PA 15357. To construct and maintain boat docks in four phases in and along the left bank of the Monongahela River (WWF) at River Mile 68.5 in Rices Landing Borough, Greene County (Mather, PA Quadrangle N: 13.6 inches; W: 0.05 inch and Latitude: 39° 57` 00"--Longitude: 80° 0` 1"). Phase 1 consists of 60 linear feet of 6-foot wide docks; Phases 2, 3 and 4 consist of 1,350 linear feet of 12-foot wide docks; and 102 linear feet of 6-foot wide docks along Pumpkin Run (WWF).
E32-468. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 10-0, P. O. Box 429, Indiana, PA 15701. To relocate channel and storm water pond and place fill in Burrell and West Wheatfield Townships, Indiana County (Begin: Bolivar, PA Quadrangle N: 13.1 inches; W: 10.7 inches and Latitude: 40° 26` 50"--Longitude: 79° 12` 07" End: Bolivar, PA Quadrangle N: 14.3 inches; W: 1.4 inches and Latitude: 40° 27` 13"--Longitude: 79° 08` 06"). To temporarily relocate 320.0 linear feet of an UNT to Toms Run (CWF), to construct and maintain 110 linear foot relocated channel and a stormwater pond within the same UNT to Toms Run, to place and maintain fill in 0.44 acre of wetland (0.35 acres PEM, 0.09 acre PSS), and to extend and maintain an existing 155.0 foot long, 24-inch diameter pipe for a distance of 55.0 feet at its downstream end in the same UNT to Toms Run (CWF). The pipe extension qualifies for Department waiver 105.12(a)(2). The project is located on US 22, Section 491. The replacement wetlands have already been constructed at the AMD and Art Demonstration Project in Vintondale.
E65-853. Donald A. Paulone Custom Built Homes, Inc., Employee Profit Sharing Trust, One Corporate Circle, Suite 1000, Greensburg, PA 15601. To construct four culverts and fill wetlands in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Latrobe, PA Quadrangle N: 8.0 inches; W: 14.0 inches and Latitude: 40° 17` 40"--Longitude: 79° 28` 30"). To construct and maintain three 4-foot diameter culverts approximately 57 feet long with inlet and outlet protection in an UNT to Slate Creek (WWF); to construct and maintain a 4-foot diameter culvert approximately 88 feet long, with wing walls at both ends with inlet and outlet protection in another UNT to Slate Creek (WWF); to place and maintain fill in six wetlands: 0.23 acre of wetland 1; 0.04 acre in wetland 3; 0.017 acre of wetland 4; 0.04 acre of wetland 6; 0.23 acre of wetland 7 and 0.02 acre in wetland 9, for a total amount of 0.54 acre of wetland impacts. The impacts are part of proposed residential development known as the Villas at Grayhawk. The project is located along the south side of SR 30, approximately 200 feet east of the intersection between SR 30 and Johnson Road. To meet the wetland replacement requirements the applicant will construct 0.54 acre of replacement wetlands.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E16-127, Porter Township, 9485 Currllsville Road, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. Leatherwood Creek Low Flow Stream Crossing, in Porter Township, Clarion County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Sligo, PA Quadrangle N: 6.3 inches; W: 1.8 inches).
To construct and maintain a low flow crossing within Leatherwood Creek (CWF) consisting of a minimum of seven 30-inch diameter pipes with concrete roadway surface at a point approximately 1600 feet southeast of the intersection of SR 854 and T-472.
E25-688, BTDD, Ltd., 101 Lakemont Park Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602. Tract 310 Development in Millcreek Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 13.0 inches; W: 7.5 inches).
The applicant proposes to prepare a property for development approximately 400 feet northeast of the intersection of S.R. 20 and Asbury Road (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 13.0 inches; W: 7.5 inches) in Millcreek Township, Erie County involving: 1) to place fill in the floodway of Spring Run having a length of approximately 200 feet, a width of approximately 15 feet and a depth of approximately 12 feet; and 2) to construct and maintain an approximately 50-foot long, 14.5-foot wide by 9-foot high CMP pipe arch culvert in Spring Run. Spring Run is a perennial stream classified as a cold water fishery and a migratory fishery.
E33-214, Hart Resource Technologies, Inc., P. O. Box 232, 5035 Route 110, Creekside, PA 15732. Punxsutawney Brine Treatment Facility Outfall to Mahoning Creek, in Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Punxsutawney, PA Quadrangle N: 11.7 inches; W: 13.4 inches).
To construct and maintain two 4-inch diameter PVC pipes through the existing flood control dike within a 13-inch diameter steel casing and ending with perforated diffusers at approximately the midpoint of Mahoning Creek from the south (left) bank for an outfall from the proposed Punxsutawney Brine Treatment Plant at 400 Gilpin Street approximately 0.1 mile northeast of Indiana Street.
E61-270, Randall A. Sherman, 2206 Route 38, Emlenton, PA 16373. Randall Sherman Bridge, in Richland Township, Venango County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Emlenton, PA Quadrangle N: 11.7 inches; W: 6.2 inches).
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a single span steel grate bridge with concrete abutments having a clear span of approximately 35 feet and an underclearance of 7.5 feet across Richey Run in Richland Township, Venango County (Emlenton, PA Quadrangle N: 11.7 inches; W: 6.2 inches) approximately 250 feeteast of the intersection of State Route 38 and T 550. A portion of the project has already been completed. Project includes construction of an overtopping area on the left approach. Richey Run is a perennial stream classified as a cold water fishery. The project proposes to directly impact approximately 50 feet of stream.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Special Notice Under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Project Location:
Applicant Applicant Address County Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.--White Haven Division 204 East Sunbury Street
Shamokin, PA 17872Luzerne Project Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Applicant, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., Shickshinny Lake Water System, Union Township, Luzerne County, proposes two wells, treatment, system interconnection, alternate power and distribution system replacement and improvements. The Department's review of the project and the information received in the Environmental Report for the project has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby approves the Environmental Assessment.
Public Hearing for NPDES Permit No. PAI024805005 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public hearing to accept comment on NPDES Permit Application No. PAI024805005 for the discharge of stormwater from construction activities at the proposed Estates at Green Pond, Phases I and II in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County.
The public hearing will be held on June 30, 2005, at 7 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Municipal Building, 4225 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020, by the Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management Program, Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511. The hearing is in response to an application submitted by Toll Brothers, Inc., 4178 Rexford Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18020. The NPDES permit application proposes the discharge of stormwater from construction activities to Nancy Run in the Bushkill Creek Watershed.
The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Estates at Green Pond 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 NPDES Permit Application No. PAI024805005. Written copies of oral testimony are requested. Relinquishing time to others will not be allowed. All individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they want to do so; 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 Northampton County Conservation District office at the Gracedale Complex in Nazareth, PA 18064, (610) 746-1971.
For further information, contact Mark Carmon, Northeast Regional Office, (570) 826-2511.
Environmental Assessment; Borough of Akron, Lancaster County Southcentral Regional Office, Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
Location: Borough of Akron, 117 South Seventh Street, P. O. Box 130, Akron, PA 17501-0130
Public Water Supply Permit No. 3604509. Borough of Akron, Lancaster County
Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Borough of Akron proposes the installation of a nitrate treatment system and support building to treat the elevated nitrate levels in the source waters. The Department's review of the project and the information received in the Environmental Report for the project has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby approves the Environmental Assessment.
Environmental Assessment; Windsor Borough,
York CountySouthcentral Regional Office, Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
Location: Windsor Borough Water Authority, 2 East Main Street, Windsor, PA 17366
Public Water Supply Permit No. 6703510. Windsor Borough, York County
Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Windsor Borough Water Authority proposes the installation of approximately 8,800 LF of 8-inch distribution mains and associated valves to augment pressure and fire flows. The Department's review of the project and the information received in the Environmental Report for the project has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby approves the Environmental Assessment.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-998. Filed for public inspection May 20, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]
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