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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.
56950108 and NPDES No. PA0213195. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 112.25 acres. Receiving stream: UNTs to Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received December 16, 2005. Permit issued: March 2, 2006.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, RR 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
26000104. Patterson Coal Company (20 Elizabeth Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478). Permit revised to add 8.4 acres to the permit and include an occupied dwelling waiver to the barrier for one additional house at a surface mining site located in German, Georges and South Union Townships, Fayette County, now affecting 183.7 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to North Branch Browns Run, to North Branch Browns Run, to the Monongahela River; and UNTs to Jennings Run, to Jennings Run, to the Monongahela River. Application received: December 8, 2005. Revised permit issued: March 9, 2006.
26000103. J Construction Company (R. R. 2, Box 626, Farmington, PA 15437). Permit renewal issued for continued reclamation only of a bituminous surface mining site located in Fairchance Borough and Georges Township, Fayette County, affecting 7.0 acres. Receiving stream: Muddy Run. Application received: December 7, 2005. Renewal issued: March 9, 2006.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
33050103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0257991. Cookport Coal Co., Inc. (425 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip and auger operation in Perry Township, Jefferson County affecting 63.5 acres. Receiving stream: Nicely Run. Application received: August 23, 2005. Permit Issued: March 9, 2006.
1380-33050103-E-1. Cookport Coal Co., Inc. (425 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201) Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of Nicely Run in Perry Township, Jefferson County. Receiving stream: Nicely Run. Application received: August 23, 2005. Permit Issued: March 9, 2006.
16050110 and NPDES Permit No. 0257982. (77 Truitt Lane, Fairmount City, PA 16224) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip and auger operation in Redbank Township, Clarion County affecting 65.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Pine Creek. Application received: August 23, 2005. Permit Issued: March 9, 2005.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
54950202R2. Gilberton Coal Company (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 148.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received June 29, 2005. Renewal issued March 9, 2006.
54851319R4. K & C Coal Company (540 Center Street, Ashland, PA 17921), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County affecting 7.94 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek. Application received November 14, 2005. Renewal issued March 9, 2006.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
10960301. Quality Aggregates, Inc. (200 Neville Road, Neville Island, PA 15225) Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0227196 in Marion Township, Butler County affecting 116.7 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Blacks Creek and UNT to Slippery Rock Creek. Application received: January 18, 2006. Permit Issued: March 6, 2006.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
7774SM3A1C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224499. Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA 18034), correction to an existing quarry operation to include NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Maxatawny Township, Berks County affecting 205.0 acres. Receiving stream: Sacony Creek. Application received November 10, 2005. Correction issued March 7, 2006.
64052805. Kevin Schrader (P. O. Box 262, Lake Como, PA 18437), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Buckingham Township, Wayne County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received July 8, 2005. Permit issued March 7, 2006.
58050846. Jack McKeeby (P. O. Box 571, New Milford, PA 18834-0571), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received September 16, 2005. Permit issued March 7, 2006.
34052801. Spring Hollow Building & Landscape Stone, Inc. (1166 Rapps Dam Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Turbett and Spruce Hill Townships, Juniata County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received September 22, 2005. Permit issued March 7, 2006
47050801. Roger W. Wintersteen (177 Kitchen Road, Danville, PA 17821-9330), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in West Hemlock Township, Montour County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received on September 29, 2005. Permit issued March 7, 2006.
15052801. Limestone Properties, LLC (1020 Broad Run Road, Landenberg, PA 19350), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Avondale Borough, Chester County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received October 26, 2005. Permit issued March 7, 2006.
40052803. Dotzel Trucking (1898 Slocum Road, Mountaintop, PA 18707), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Salem Township, Luzerne County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received October 27, 2005. Permit issued March 7, 2006.
58060801. Clyde Very (R. R. 3, Box 3574, Nicholson, PA 18446), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Lathrop Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received December 15, 2005. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
15052802. Limestone Properties, LLC (1020 Broad Run Road, Landenberg, PA 19350), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Avondale Borough, Chester County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received October 31, 2005. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 186 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
32064001. Great Lakes Geophysical, Inc., P. O. Box 127, Williamsburg, MI 49690. Oil and gas seismic exploration blasting project in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County. Duration of project 6 months. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
07064001. Grannas Brothers Stone & Asphalt, P. O. Box 488, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Construction blasting for Logan Town Mall Project in Logan Township, Blair County. Duration of blasting 375 days. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
14064003. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866), construction blasting for Chemcut Gravity Sewer Project located in Ferguson Township, Centre County with an expiration date of June 1, 2006. Permit issued March 10, 2006.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
21064113. Hayduk Enterprises (P. O. Box 554, Dalton, PA 18414), construction blasting for Silver Spring Square in Hampden and Silver Spring Townships, Cumberland County with an expiration date of January 31, 2007. Permit issued March 7, 2006.
28064123. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201), construction blasting for Chambersburg Crossings in Green Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of March 3, 2007. Permit issued March 7, 2006.
01064103. Newville Construction Services, Inc. (408 Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241), construction blasting for Gettysburg Commons in Straban Township, Adams County with an expiration date of February 28, 2007. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
21064112. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866), construction blasting for Foxwood Subdivision in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of December 30, 2006. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
22064109. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866), construction blasting for Mayberry in West Hanover Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of December 30, 2006. Permit issued March 7, 2006.
28064122. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866), construction blasting for Antietam Commons in Washington Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of December 30, 2006. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
28064124. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201), construction blasting for Quality Inn Suites in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County with an expiration date of March 3, 2007. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
67064104. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Ashley Farms in Dover Township, York County with an expiration date of February 28, 2007. Permit issued February 28, 2007. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
67064105. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Spring Valley Manor in Dover Borough, York County with an expiration date of March 31, 2007. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
67064106. Geological Technologies, Inc. (P. O. Box 70, Falling Waters, WV 25419), construction blasting for Farm Lane Estates, Jackson Township, York County with an expiration date of December 30, 2006. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
48064002. Controlled Demolition, Inc. (2737 Merryman's Mill Road, Phoenix, MD 21131), demolition blasting for felling of 4 reinforced concrete silos in Nazareth Borough, Northampton County with an expiration date of March 31, 2006. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
23064001. Explo-Craft, Inc. (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting at Traditions at Ridley Creek in Brookhaven Borough, Delaware County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
21064004. Kesco, Inc. (P. O. Box 95, Adrian, PA 16210-0095), construction blasting at The Lodges at Green Ridge Village in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of March 31, 2006. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
09064001. Eastern Blasting Co., Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938), construction blasting for the Perkasie Sewer Extension Project in Perkasie Borough, Bucks County with an expiration date of October 30, 2006. Permit issued March 8, 2006.
06064101. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc. (P. O. Box 189, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Clematis and Keller Streets storm sewer project in Sinking Spring Borough, Berks County with an expiration date of March 6, 2007. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
09064106. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866), construction blasting for Grandview Outpatient Center in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of November 1, 2006. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
09064107. Eastern Blasting Co., Inc. (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938), construction blasting for the Villas at Lamplighter in Warrington Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of March 1, 2007. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
36064118. Brubacher Excavating, Inc. (P. O. Box 528, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Home Depot in West Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 31, 2007. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
36064120. Brubacher Excavating, Inc. (P. O. Box 528, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Penn Cinema in Lititz Borough and Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 31, 2007. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
39064104. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for The Estates at Brookside in Macungie Borough, Lehigh County with an expiration date of March 7, 2007. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
40064105. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for E & B Giftware in the Humboldt Industrial Park in Hazleton City, Luzerne County with an expiration date of March 6, 2007. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
40064106. Austin Powder Co. (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Simmons Warehouse in the Humboldt Industrial Park in Hazleton City, Luzerne County with an expiration date of March 6, 2007. Permit issued March 9, 2006.
36064122. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for a single dwelling in East Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of August 30, 2006. Permit issued March 10, 2006.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
E23-457. Chadds Ford Township, P. O. Box 181, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-0181, Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, 19317-0181.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the proposed Turner's Mill Wastewater Treatment Plant, within the 100-year floodplain of Harvey's Run, a tributary to the Brandywine Creek:
1. To construct and maintain a 0.15 mgd wastewater treatment plant. Work will include associated fill to raise the first floor elevation of the building 1 1/2 feet above the base flood elevation and for the construction of an adjacent parking lot.
2. To construct and maintain one 24-inch RCP stormwater outfall and an associated level spreader device.
3. To construct and maintain an access road to Ring Road (SR 3027). Work will include the placement of fill, a 24-inch RCP stormwater basin outfall and an associated level spreader device.
The site is located on the southwest corner of Baltimore Pike (SR 0001) and Ring Road (SR 3027) (Wilmington North USGS Quadrangle Latitude: 39° 52` 22.5" Longitude: 75° 34` 48.1").
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
E23-454. Ridley Township Municipal Marina Authority, 100 E. MacDade Boulevard, Folsom, PA 19033, Ridley Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To maintain an existing marina situated in and along the 100-year floodway of the Darby Creek, (WWF-MF). Work will include:
1. Install and maintain a sewage pump station.
2. To rehabilitate and maintain an existing boat launching ramp with new piers and floating docks.
The site is located approximately 0.5 mile south of the intersection of Chester Pike and Swarthmore Avenue (Bridgeport; NJ-PA Quadrangle; N: 22.00 inches, W: 8.9 inches).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E44-126: Brown Township Municipal Authority, 7748 State Road 655, Reedsville, PA 17084-9148 in Brown Township, Mifflin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To place and maintain approximately 1,607 cubic yards of fill volume represented by the new structures within the floodplain of Kishacoquillas Creek (TSF) and Honey Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of constructing additions to an existing wastewater treatment plant located in Reedsville (Burnham, PA Quadrangle N: 6.66; W: 13.48; Latitude: 40° 39` 42"; Longitude: 77° 35` 50") in Brown Township, Huntingdon County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E19-250. Arthur Hess, 155 Taylor Drive, Berwick, PA 18603. Perimeter Blocks, in North Centre Township, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mifflinville, PA Quadrangle N: 11.0 inches; W: 11.0 inches).
To construct a landscaping wall having three sides in a private yard. The walls will measure approximately 20-30 yards on each side. The elevation of the top of wall shall not exceed the existing berm height for the North Branch of Briar Creek. The project is located at the intersection of SR 93 and Taylor Drive in North Centre Township, Columbia County. The project will not impact wetlands or streams while causing about 0.005 acre of earth disturbance. The UNT to North Branch of Briar Creek is a CWF stream. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E63-443 A1. Dredge Docks, Inc., 1290 Maple Street, Crescent, PA 15046. Denbo Landing culvert in Centerville Borough, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Carmichaels, PA Quadrangle N: 22.3 inches; W: 9.2 inches and Latitude: 39° 59` 50"--Longitude: 79° 56` 26"). To amend permit E63-443 which authorized the construction and maintenance of a 525-foot long barge dock along the left bank of the Monongahela River (WWF) near river mile 59.8 to include the reissuance and time extension on the original permit and authorize the excavation and the expansion of an existing pond, the construction and maintenance of a 12-inch diameter discharge culvert for a distance of approximately 805 feet and the discharge culvert outfall to the Monongahela River and the construction and maintenance of another stormwater outfall to the Monongahela River. The total stream impact is approximately 805 feet of a tributary to the Monongahela River.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E25-705, Robert Minich, 140 Sunset Beach Road, North East, PA 16428. Retaining Wall Modification and Home Construction, in North East, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (North East, PA-NY Quadrangle N: 21.1 inches; W: 11.2 inches).
The applicant proposes to conduct the following activities within the floodway of Sixteen Mile Creek at the property located at 140 Sunset Beach Road: 1) to reconstruct and maintain a damaged 36-foot long by 8-foot high retaining wall with new dimensions of 36 feet long by 10 feet high and consisting of 2-foot by 2-foot by 6-foot concrete blocks; and 2) to remove the existing house and to construct and maintain house and deck having dimensions of approximately 90 feet by 22 feet within the approximate footprint and same hydraulic shadow location of the existing structure. This permit application is the result of an enforcement action, and the structures have already been constructed. The retaining wall was damaged during the hurricane related floods of 2004. Sixteenmile Creek is a perennial stream classified as a WWF and MF. The project proposes to directly impact approximately 50 feet of stream and approximately 2,000 square feet of floodway.
Cambria District: Environmental Program Manager, 286 Industrial Park Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
E10-09-001. Mountain Watershed Association, P. O. Box 408, Melcroft, PA 15642. Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Project, in Saltlick Township, Fayette County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to construct an acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment system that will treat 63% of the total iron load and 31% of the aluminum load entering the Indian Creek Watershed from abandoned mines. The project will impact 1.86 acres of AMD-impacted scrub/shrub wetland and 3.83 acres of emergent wetland (of which 0.62 acre is AMD-impacted), for a total of 5.69 acres of wetland impacts (of which 3.21 acres is non-AMD impacted). Compensatory replacement of aquatic resources will be provided by the construction of 3.3 acres of PEM replacement wetland and water quality improvements to 66.0 acres (10.9 miles) of riverine habitat. (Donegal Quadrangle N: 8.55 inches, W: 3.4 inches).
SPECIAL NOTICES
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Ferrier Run Watershed in Indiana County Ebensburg District Mining Office: 437 South Center Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1898.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Ferrier Run Watershed in Indiana County. The meeting will be held on March 16, 2006, at 7 p.m. at the Robert Shaw Building Conference Room, Indiana University, Indiana, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact Tim Kania, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2006. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Ferrier Run Watershed which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Ferrier Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Ferrier Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1998 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 44125 (NA) Ferrier Run 1.4 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 NA 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 to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation 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 Ferrier 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 Ferrier 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 Ferrier Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by May 15, 2006, and sent to Tim Kania, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1898, tkania@ state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Robert Shaw Building Conference Room, contact Tim Kania, (814) 472-1900, tkania@state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Ferrier Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www. dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting 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 Penn Run Watershed in Indiana County Ebensburg District Mining Office: 437 South Center Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1898.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Penn Run Watershed in Indiana County. The meeting will be held on March 16, 2006, at 7 p.m. at the Robert Shaw Building Conference Room, Indiana University, Indiana, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact Tim Kania, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2006. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Penn Run Watershed which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Penn Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Penn Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1998 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 44276 (5077) Penn Run 2.4 and 1.4 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 NA 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 to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation 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 Penn 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 Penn 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 Penn Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by May 15, 2006, and sent to Tim Kania, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1898, tkania@ state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Robert Shaw Building Conference Room, contact Tim Kania, (814) 472-1900, tkania@state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Penn Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www. dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting 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 Tearing Run Watershed in Indiana County Ebensburg District Mining Office: 437 South Center Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1898.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Tearing Run Watershed in Indiana County. The meeting will be held on March 16, 2006, at 7 p.m. at the Robert Shaw Building Conference Room, Indiana University, Indiana, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact Tim Kania, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2006. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Tearing Run Watershed which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Tearing Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Tearing Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1998 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 44112 (5067) Tearing Run 2.0 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 NA 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 to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation 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 Tearing 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 Tearing 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 Tearing Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by May 15, 2006, and sent to Tim Kania, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1898, tkania@ state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Robert Shaw Building Conference Room, contact Tim Kania, (814) 472-1900, tkania@state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Tearing Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting 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.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-492. Filed for public inspection March 24, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]
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