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OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-05040: East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536-0147) for modification of the secondary lead smelter controlled by an afterburner, fabric collector and wet scrubber in Richmond Township, Berks County. The modification involves changing the short-term emission limits for SO2. The short-term limits will change from 225 ppmv (1-hour average) to 500 ppmv (1-hour average), 267 ppmv (3-hour block average) and 138 ppmv (24-hour block average). The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart X, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Secondary Lead Smelters. All other restrictions, work practices, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting will remain in place.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
42-00004: American Refining Group, Inc. (77 North Kendall Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701) for a Title V Operating Permit to operate a petroleum products processing facility in the City of Bradford, McKean County.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Edward Braun, Chief, (215) 685-7584.
S05-010: Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph (9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118) for operation of a nonprofit educational institution in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This facility's air emission sources include four emergency generators, two natural gas fired boilers each rated at less than 1.0 mmBtu/hr and three No. 2 oil or natural gas fired boilers with low NOx burners. Two units are rated at 600 hp and one unit is rated at 300 hp.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on this operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least 30 days before the hearing.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS 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). Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution 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).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of an application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before an application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.
Written comments, objections or requests for informal conferences on applications may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the district mining office indicated before an application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34.
Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations as identified in this notice for the respective coal and noncoal applications. In addition, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies who have requested review of NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on the requirements.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor wishes to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following coal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: (1) surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas, active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and (2) drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
56971301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0214973, RoxCOAL, Inc. (P. O. Box 149, Friedens, PA 15541), to revise the permit for the Geronimo Mine in Jenner and Quemahoning Townships, Somerset County to add underground permit and subsidence control plan acres. underground acres proposed 2,929.55; SCP acres proposed 1,492.25. No additional discharges. Application received October 24, 2005.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
32813031 and NPDES No. PA0125547. Indiana Investments, Inc., R. D. 2, Box 305, Shelocta, PA 15774, transfer of an existing bituminous surface auger mine from Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 219, Shelocta, PA 15774 located in Center Township, Indiana County, affecting 924.1 acres. Receiving streams: Tearing Run and UNT to Tearing Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 16, 2005.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2, Box 603C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
26910108 and NPDES Permit No. PA0592366. Dunkard Disposal Corp. (P. O. Box 229, Mt. Braddock, PA 15465). Revision application for additional acres, located in Georges Township, Fayette County, affecting 76.4 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to North Branch of Browns Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Revision application received: November 18, 2005.
02-04-05 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250708. Newgate Development Corporation (2201 Quicksilver Road, McDonald, PA 15057). Revision to include blasting to an existing government finance construction contract, located in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County, affecting 28 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to North Branch Robinson Run. Revision application received: November 21, 2005.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
54851319R4 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223174. K & C Coal Company (540 East Center Street, Ashland, PA 17921), renewal of an existing underground mine operation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County affecting 7.9 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek. Application received November 14, 2005.
13743002R4. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc. (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Banks and Hazle Townships, Carbon and Luzerne Counties affecting 964.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received November 18, 2005.
49850701R4. Reading Anthracite Company (P. O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse disposal operation in Coal Township, Northumberland County affecting 29.8 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received November 18, 2005.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits
The following noncoal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity1 pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
Permit No. 31950301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213268. Glass Bagging Enterprises, Inc., P. O. Box 120, Duncansville, PA 16635, renewal of NPDES Permit, Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County. Receiving streams: UNT to Shy Beaver Creek classified for the following use: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Lake Raystown Resort. NPDES renewal application received November 17, 2005.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (812) 797-1191.
3778SM10 and NPDES Permit No. PA0108812. Gierlach Crushing & Construction (189 Gierlach Drive, Franklin, PA 16323). Transfer of an existing sand and gravel operation in the City of Franklin, Venango County affecting 9.7 acres. Receiving stream: Patchel Run, classified for the following use: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Franklin City Water Authority. Transfer from Franklin Gravel Company. Application received: November 23, 2005.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
09840301C8 and NPDES Permit No. PA0614301. Waste Management Disposal Services of PA, Inc. (1121 Bordentown Road, Morrisville, PA 19067), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry in Falls Townships, Bucks County, receiving stream: UNT to Delaware River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received November 9, 2005.
7774SM3A1C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224499. Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Came Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034), correction to an existing quarry operation to include a pipeline for the NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Maxatawny Township, Berks County affecting 205.0 acres. Receiving stream: Saucony Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received November 10, 2005.
CORRECTION Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
Correction to previous publication at 35 Pa.B. 4320, 4338 (August 6, 2005):
14920304 and NPDES Permit No. PA0256234. Graymont PA, Inc. (965 East College Avenue, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823), permit revision for a NPDES permit in Benner Township, Centre County. Receiving stream: Buffalo Run classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received June 3, 2005.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA or to the issuance of a Dam Permit, Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice, as well as questions, to the regional office noted before the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Individuals will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each working day at the regional office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend a hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
E52-202. Thomas Petrizzo, 3674 Harriad Drive, Seaford, NY 11783, in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To maintain fill within the floodway of a tributary to the Delaware River (HQ-CWF), for the purpose of constructing a new home. The project is located on lot No. 272 in the Masthope Rapids Development (283 Powder Horn Drive). The project is located along the east side of S.R. 0435, between SR 2013 and SR 0307 (Narrowsburg, NY-PA Quadrangle N: 4.8 inches; W: 4.0 inches).
E39-437A. Heritage-Twin Ponds, LP, 2500 York Road, Jamison, PA 18929, in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To amend Permit No. E39-437 to authorize the following activities associated with Phase III of the Highgate Residential Development Project. Phase III of the project is located on the northeast side of the intersection of Twin Ponds Road and SR 0222 (Topton, PA Quadrangle N: 7.8 inches; W: 0.1 inch) in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
1. To construct and maintain a precast concrete arch bridge road crossing of the tributary to Schaeffer Run having a 28-foot span and a 5-foot underclearance.
2. To construct and maintain a 10-inch DIP waterline crossing of the tributary to Schaefer Run.
3. To construct and maintain a temporary construction road crossing of a tributary to Schaefer Run consisting of four 24-inch reinforced concrete pipes and clean rock fill.
The following activities were associated with Phases I and II of the Highgate Residential Development Project and were authorized by Permit No. E39-437.
1. To place and maintain fill in and along 500 feet of the right bank of the floodway of the tributary to Schaefer Run for the purpose of constructing Lots 133--138.
2. To construct and maintain two precast concrete arch bridge road crossings of the tributary to Schaeffer Run, the first having a 24-foot span and a 5.5-foot underclearance and the second having a 36-foot span and a 6-foot underclearance.
3. To construct and maintain two 10-inch DIP waterline crossings of the tributary to Schaefer Run.
4. To construct and maintain two 8-inch sanitary line crossings of the tributary to Schaefer Run.
5. To construct and maintain five stormwater RCP outfall structures, varying in size from 18 inches to 42 inches, with riprap aprons in the floodway of the tributary to Schaefer Run.
6. To construct and maintain two temporary construction road crossings of a tributary to Schaefer Run, the first consisting of three 24-inch reinforced concrete pipes and clean rock fill and the second consisting of four 24-inch reinforced concrete pipes and clean rock fill. (Topton, PA Quadrangle N: 7.8 inches; W: 0.1 inch).
E39-456. Washington Township, P. O. Box 27, Slatedale, PA 18079, in Washington Township, Lehigh County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain two prefabricated fiberglass truss bridges across Trout Creek (HQ-CWF), the eastern bridge having an 80-foot span and a 12-foot underclearance and the western bridge having a 75-foot span and a 12-foot underclearance. The bridges are part of the Slate Heritage Rails to Trails Program. The first bridge is located approximately 850 feet downstream of the PA Turnpike--Northeast Extension. The second bridge is located approximately 1,500 feet upstream of the PA Turnpike--Northeast Extension. (Slatedale, PA Quadrangle N: 21.7 inches; W: 8.0 inches).
E39-455. Newman Development Group of Upper Saucon, LLC, Plymouth Greene Office Campus, 1000 Germantown Pike, Unit E-2, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To place and maintain fill in the floodway of a tributary to Tumble Brook (HQ-CWF); to construct and maintain a 32-foot extension of an existing 57-foot long, 12-foot by 2.5-foot box culvert in the tributary; to construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway of the tributary consisting of a 15-inch diameter HDPE pipe, concrete endwall and riprap apron; and to construct and maintain two utility line crossings of the tributary, the first consisting of a 4-inch diameter waterline and the second consisting of a sanitary sewer force main. The project is located on the west side of SR 0309 approximately 400 feet south of SR 2028 (Passer Road). (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle N: 4.0 inches; W: 1.4 inches).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E01-258: Reuben J. Ness, 180 Brickyard Road, New Oxford, PA 17350 in Oxford Township, Adams County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain an access road through a palustrine emergent wetland associated to Pine Run (WWF) at a point west of Route 94 (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N: 20.2 inches; W: 3.7 inches) in New Oxford Township, Adams County. The project will permanently impact 0.25 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands. The applicant is required to construct 0.5 acre of replacement wetlands. The replacement ratio is 2:1 because the applicant started constructing the access road, impacting wetlands, prior to obtaining a permit.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E12-158. Francis and Andrea Agliardo, 426 Lancer Drive, Columbia, PA 17512. Agliardo dwelling addition in Driftwood Branch-Sinnemahoning Creek floodway, in Lumber Township, Cameron County, Baltimore ACOE District, (Emporium, PA Quadrangle N: 11.0 inches; W: 8.0 inches).
To modify and maintain a single-family dwelling in the 100-year floodway of Driftwood Branch-Sinnemahoning Creek. The existing single-family dwelling shall be modified by constructing an addition of 39 feet by 75 feet. The Agliardo's project is located southern right-of-way of SR 0120 approximately 1,110 feet west of Stillhouse Road and SR 0155 intersection.
E14-440A. Department of Transportation, 1924-30 Daisy Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. US Route 220, Section G10 Stream Mitigation in Huston and Worth Townships, Patton and Benner Townships, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Port Matilda, PA Quadrangle N: 15.58 inches; W: 2.22 inches) and (Port Matilda, PA Quadrangle N: 19.75 inches; W: 0.37 inch), respectively.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to provide a minimum of 20,916 feet of stream mitigation as a result of the US Route 220 Improvements Project, of which 3,533 feet of stream mitigation still needs to be provided. The DOT proposes to amend Permit E14-440 to authorize them to construct and maintain (for 5 years) 4,054 feet of stream mitigation between projects in Ardery Hollow Run and Buffalo Run, which would provide a total of 21,437 feet of stream mitigation as a result of the US Route 220 Improvements Project.
The goals of the stream mitigation along Ardery Hollow Run include the following: 1) reconnect the stream channel with the adjacent floodplain; 2) stabilize areas of accelerated bank erosion/lateral migration; 3) replace the timber railroad tie wall with an imbricated stone ban; 4) provide a stone channel crossing upstream of ardery hollow road bridge for livestock use; 5) realign the stream channel and improve the flow approach through the ardery hollow road bridge using vane structures; 6) modify the planform geometry at tortuous meander bends to provide a stable radius of curvature and incorporate bioengineered bank stabilization measures; 7) construct livestock fencing along the left bank of the lower reach; 8) increase the density of woody vegetation within the riparian zone; and 9) establish a permanent conservation easement along the riparian zone.
The goals of the stream mitigation along Buffalo Run include the following: 1) establish a permanent conservation easement along the riparian zone; 2) increase the density of woody vegetation within the riparian zone; 3) stabilize areas of accelerated bank erosion; and 4) realign stream channel to prevent further erosion and damage to the SR 550 roadway embankment.
A total of 4,054 feet would be impacted by this project between work in Ardery Hollow Run, which is classified as a CWF, and Buffalo Run, which is classified as a HQ-CWF and a Class A Wild Trout Water for wild brown trout. No work is proposed in any wetlands as part of this amendment. A different permit applicant may apply for a permit to replace a residential footbridge and undersized pipe culvert with a precase concrete box culvert containing the appropriate hydraulic opening, within the same reach of Ardery Hollow at this proposed amendment site as an integral, but separately permitted encroachment.
E14-483. J. Stephen Dershimer, 8021 South Eagle Valley Rd. Port Matilida, PA 16870. Retaining Wall, in Port Matilda Borough, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Port Matilda, PA Quadrangle N: 11.82 inches; W: 5.01 inches).
To construct and maintain: 1) a 60-foot long concrete retaining wall on the right bank to act as a deflector for an earthen embankment against flood waters; 2) a 6-inch PVC stormwater discharge pipe at the top of the R-4 riprapped on the right stream bank of a UNT to Bald Eagle Creek located 1.5 miles north of Port Matilida on SR 220. This project proposes to indirectly impact 73.5 linear feet of stream channel with the top-of-bank wall and a couple feet of the stream with the stormwater discharge outfall in a UNT to Bald Eagle Creek (locally known as Bob Cat Run), which is classified as CWF.
E18-405. William J. Baney, 364 Fishing Creek Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751. Baney Bridge, in Porter Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Beech Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 13.2 inches; W: 3.48 inches).
To construct and maintain a metal grate walk bridge with a 68-foot clear span, 4 feet wide, an 11-foot minimum underclearance and preexisting stone abutment on the right bank to cross Fishing Creek located 1.3 miles on Fishing Creek Road from its intersection with Clintondale Hill Road. This applicant proposes to impact 4 linear feet of Fishing Creek that is classified as a HQ-CWF.
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1310. Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Regional Enterprise Tower, 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2750, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. (Amendment) To construct a walkway with causeway and riprap bank stabilization on the North Shore of the Ohio River in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N: 12.73 inches; W: 2.44 inches and Latitude: 40° 26` 42.31"--Longitude: 80° 01` 03.18" and Pittsburgh East, PA Quadrangle N: 12.66 inches; W: 1.79 inches and Latitude: 40° 26` 41.01"--Longitude: 80° 00` 46.30"). The applicant proposes to amend E02-1310 and remove the existing structures and maintain a new Waterfront Park on the North Shore of the Ohio River (WWF) and Allegheny River (WWF). The project will consist of a combination sheet pile wall/pile supported walkway along the entire length (approximately 2,600 feet) of the project; approximately 700 feet of riprap bank stabilization; approximately 5,300 cubic yards of dredging associated with ship berthing and environmental mitigation; the creation of 1.65 acres of shallow water aquatic habitat (environmental mitigation), by dredging, and subsequent placing of approximately 3,300 cubic yards of riprap stone mixture and 720 1-foot diameter boulders, an observation pier; two pile supported overlooks; a pile supported causeway (340 feet) with 3 pipe piles for ice flow breakup; approximately 120 feet of manufactured revetment, to replace a like amount of existing riprap; two commercial passenger ferry ramps; a mooring facility for the Delta Queen; a fountain/waterfall; and six outfalls. The project is bounded on the north by North Shore Drive; on the south by the Ohio and Allegheny Rivers; on the east by PNC Park; and on the west by Carnegie Science Center. The project excludes the PNC Park waterfront improvements, and the walkway along Carnegie Science Center frontage has been deleted from the project. Total impacted length of river bank will be 2,600 feet.
E63-578. Borough of California, 225 Third Street, California, PA 15419. To construct a new pump station in the Borough of California, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (California, PA Quadrangle N: 12.5 inches; W: 3.75 inches and Latitude: 40° 04` 07"--Longitude: 79° 54` 06"). The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a new pump station on the banks of Pike Run (TSF) and to construct and maintain several sanitary sewer extensions along, under the bed and across the channels of Pike Run (TSF) and Gorby's Run (TSF) and associated wetlands for the purpose of upgrading the existing sewage system. The project is located near the intersection of Route 88 and Pike Run Drive and will impact 2.44 of wetlands and 454.0 linear feet of stream channel.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E25-698. Summit Township Water Authority, 8290 Old French Road, Erie, PA 16509. Mitchell Well Field and Bridge over LeBoeuf Creek, in Waterford Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Waterford, PA Quadrangle N: 21.0 inches; W: 15.8 inches).
The applicant proposes to install a well field consisting of 3,300 linear feet of 12-inch diameter ductile iron waterline, two potable water wells and a chlorine/meter building involving: 1) to remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prefabricated steel bridge having a clear span of 53 feet and an underclearance of approximately 9.0 feet; and 2) to temporarily impact approximately 0.17 acre of wetlands for installation of two wells within the wetland and the wetland crossing of the associated waterline. LeBoeuf Creek is a perennial stream classified as a TSF. The project proposes to impact approximately 30 linear feet of stream and to temporarily impact approximately 0.17 acre of wetland.
E25-700, Erie County Convention Center Authority, 809 French Street, Erie, PA 16501. West Dobbins Landing Wall Extension and Pedestrian Bridge in the City of Erie, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Erie North, PA Quadrangle N: 2.0 inches; W: 12.6 inches).
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a pedestrian overpass bridge having a clear span of 174 feet and an underclearance of 69.0 feet above the entrance channel to the West Canal Basin (Erie North, PA Quadrangle N: 2.0 inches; W: 12.6 inches) in Presque Isle Bay (PIB), Lake Erie in the City of Erie, Erie County.
The bridge would connect a proposed Sheraton Hotel and the Erie County Convention Center (under construction). The applicant also proposes to construct and maintain a soldier pile wall having a length of 113 feet along the southern wall of West Dobbins Landing in the West Canal Basin to provide public access and for site aesthetics. Presque Isle Bay is a perennial body of water classified as a WWF. The project proposes to impact 0.01 acre of PIB.
The applicant is also proposing to have a portion of DEP Permit No. E25-696 transferred from the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority (EWPPA) to the Erie County Convention Center Authority (ECCCA). Permit E25-696 authorized EWPPA to conduct the following activities within the West Canal Basin, Presque Isle Bay, Lake Erie within the City of Erie, Erie County:
1. To remove the existing wall and to construct and maintain a 260-foot long soldier pile wall on the easterly portion of the south wall of West Dobbins Landing.
2. To fill the former boat hoist area near the midsection of the south wall of West Dobbins Landing and a basin area at the east end of the south wall of West Dobbins Landing. The total area of fill is 0.18 acre.
3. To construct and maintain approximately an 8-foot wide header dock having a length of approximately 530 feet along the south wall of West Dobbins Landing.
4. To remove five existing finger piers along the south wall of West Dobbins Landing.
5. To construct and maintain two approximately 85-foot long finger pier extensions to the existing finger piers that extend north from the north wall of the Presque Isle Yacht Club.
6. To remove the existing wall and to construct and maintain the 250-foot long north vertical wall of the Presque Isle Yacht Club.
7. To remove an approximately 310-foot long sheet pile wall and associated docks and to construct and maintain a 310-foot long revetment slope 6-foot wide header dock having a length of approximately 300 feet along the east side of the Presque Isle Yacht Club in the south portion of the West Canal Basin.
The applicant is proposing to have the following activities transferred from EWPPA's DEP Permit No. E25-696 to the proposed ECCCA DEP Permit No. E25-700.
1. To remove the existing wall and to construct and maintain a 260-foot long soldier pile wall on the easterly portion of the south wall of West Dobbins Landing.
2. To fill the former boat hoist area near the midsection of the south wall of West Dobbins Landing and a basin area at the east end of the south wall of West Dobbins Landing. The total area of fill is 0.18 acre.
E25-704, City of Erie Housing Authority, 606 Holland Avenue, Erie, PA 16501. McDannel Run Bank Stabilization, in the City of Erie, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Erie North, PA Quadrangle N: 3.7 inches; W: 5.0 inches).
The applicant proposes to conduct stream bank restoration of a 150-foot long section of McDannel Run on City of Erie Housing Authority property adjacent to and east of 745 Tacoma Avenue involving: 1) to construct and maintain a gabion wall along the left bank having a length of approximately 150 feet and a height of 6 feet; 2) to backfill the area behind the gabion wall with bank gravel and to install and maintain riprap rock protection at the upstream and downstream end of the project; 3) to reestablish the original channel width and establish additional floodplain by excavating the right bank for a length of approximately 150 feet; and 4) to stabilize the reconstructed right bank with perennial native vegetation. The restoration has been authorized by the Department of Environmental Protection under Emergency Permit EP2505609 issued on October 28, 2005. The eroding stream bank has exposed a natural gas pipeline and several other utility lines and threatens a utility pole. McDannel Run is a perennial stream classified as a CWF and migratory fishery. The project proposes to directly impact approximately 150 feet of stream.
E62-406, Department of Transportation, District 1-0, 255 Elm Street, P. O. Box 398, Oil City, PA 16301-1412. SR 0069, Section B00, Segment 0280, Offset 0046 Bridge in Sugar Grove Borough, Warren County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Sugar Grove, PA Quadrangle N: 19.4 inches; W: 12.6 inches).
The applicant proposes to remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a concrete box beam bridge having a clear span of 43.0 feet and an underclearance of 9.58 feet across Stillwater Creek on SR 0069, Section B00, Segment 0280, Offset 0046 approximately 75 feet east of the intersection of SR 0069 and SR 957. Stillwater Creek is a perennial stream classified as a CWF. The project proposes to impact approximately 100 feet of stream.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Cambria District: Environmental Program Manager, 286 Industrial Pk. Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
EA1009-004. Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931. Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project, in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to backfill an abandoned surface mine, which includes a dangerous highwall totaling 4,200 linear feet. The project will include the backfilling of: (1) a 0.5 acre open water body; and (2) a 0.036 acre wetland. The project will directly impact 0.5 acre of shallow (approximately 8 inches deep) open water and 0.036 acre of de minimis wetland. (Slippery Rock Quadrangle N: 9.75 inches, W: 7.3 inches).
ACTIONS
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage under general permits. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal wastes; discharges to groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits Sections I--VI contain actions related to industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater and discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for coverage under general NPDES permits. The approval for coverage under general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in each general permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective permit. Permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.
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.
I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0060577
(Sewage Nonmunicipal)Shohola Falls Trails End POA
R. R. 1, Box 1373
Shohola, PA 18458Pike County
Shohola TownshipUNT to Shohola Creek
(1D)Y Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0009458
(IW)PPG Industries, Inc. (Tipton Plant)
P. O. Box 307
Tipton, PA 16684-0307Blair County
Antis TownshipLittle Juniata River
11-AY PA0081191
(SEW)Outdoor World Corporation
c/o Resorts USA, Inc.
P. O. Box 447
Brushkill, PA 18324-0447Lebanon County
West Cornwall TownshipChickies Creek by way of Swale
7-GY PA0023183/A1
(SEW)Mt. Holly Springs Borough Authority
11-13 Mill Street
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065Cumberland County
Mount Holly Springs BoroughMountain Creek
7-EY PA0081132
(SEW)Solanco School District
Swift Middle School
121 South Hess Street
Quarryville, PA 17566Lancaster County
Fulton TownshipConowingo Creek
7-KY PA0030511
(SEW)Bermudian Springs School District
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372-0501Adams County
Huntingdon CountyUNT to Mud Run
7-FY PA0085677/A2
(IW)Harley Davidson Motor Company Operations, Inc.
1425 Eden Road
York, PA 17402York County
Springettsbury TownshipCodorus Creek
7-HY PA0081337
(SEW)ATG Properties, LLC
Northwood Manor MHP
P. O. Box 677
Morgantown, PA 19543York County
Newberry TowshipUNT Conewago Creek
7-FY PA0085723
(SEW)Exit II WWTP, Inc.
P. O. Box 1387
York, PA 17403York County
Springfield TownshipSeaks Run
7-HY PA0080683
(SEW)Millers Skyview Sales, Inc.
200 Ridge Road
Etters, PA 17319-9110York County
Newberry TownshipUNT Bennett Run
7-FY PA0080080
(SEW)Conewago Valley MHP
800 York Road
Dover, PA 17315York County
Newberry TownshipConewago Creek
7-FY PA0084611
(SEW)CMV Sewage Co., Inc.
200 Bailey Drive
Stewartstown, PA 17363York County
North Codorus TownshipUNT Codotus Creek
7-HY PA0081116
(SEW)Solanco School District
Southern Lancaster County High School
121 South Hess Street
Quarryville, PA 17566Lancaster County
East Drumore TownshipUNT Stewart Run
7-KY PA0086185
(SEW)Washington Township Authority
185 Manor Road
Elizabethville, PA 17023Dauphin County
Washington TownshipWiconisco Creek
6-CY Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0228206
IWClearfield Municipal Authority
107 East Market Street
Clearfield, PA 16830-2405Pike Township
Clearfield CountyMontgomery Creek
8-BY Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N PA0091201
SewageIndiana Medical Condominiums
1177 South Sixth Street
Indiana, PA 15701Indiana County
White TownshipUNT of Two Lick Creek
Y PA0218294
SewageFreedom Road Self Storage, Inc.
925 Freedom Crider Road
Freedom, PA 15042Beaver County
New Sewickley TownshipCrows Run
Y Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0210013 Paul R. Goda
72 Birchwood Drive
Transfer, PA 16154-9605Pymatuning Township
Mercer CountyUNT to Shenango River
20-AY
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