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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.
32881301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0215538, AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650), to renew the permit and related NPDES permit and to revise the permit for the Penn Run Mine in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County to delete 1386.7 subsidence control plan area acres. No additional discharges. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
32050103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249734. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. P. O. Bo 427, Acme, PA 15610, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine. The stream encroachment activities consist of mining activities occurring near UNT ''A'' to Two Lick Creek for the use of an existing stream crossing, on Coke Oven Lane; and mining activities occurring for approximately 2,800 feet along the northern bank of the UNT ''B'' to Two Lick Creek, in Center Township, Indiana County, affecting 61.1 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Two Lick Creek, Two Lick Creek classified for the following uses: CWF; TSF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received March 3, 2005. Permit issued: January 18, 2006.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
65970105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202053. Britt Energies, Inc. (2450 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701). Permit renewal issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mining site located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 146.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Union Run, Union Run to Loyalhanna Creek to Conemaugh River. Application received: October 24, 2005. Renewal issued: January 19, 2006.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
33020107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242233. Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Transfer of an existing bituminous strip operation from P. & N. Coal Co., Inc. in Oliver Township, Jefferson County affecting 138.7 acres. Receiving streams: Hadden Run. Application received: July 21, 2005. Permit Issued: January 19, 2006.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
17030901 and NPDES Permit No. PA0243523. RAMM Coal, Inc. (1092 Spruce Hill Road, Rockton, PA 15856), transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine application from RAMM Coal Company. The site is located in Brady Township, Clearfield County, and affects 3.1 acres. Receiving streams: LaBorde Branch and UNT to Luthersburg Branch. Application received: August 20, 2004. Permit issued: January 12, 2006.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
4274SM11 and NPDES Permit No. PA0212512. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, permit revision to increase the permitted depth of the quarry from elevation 950 feet to elevation 900 feet on the Phase I (northern) dolomite area only in Taylor Township, Blair County, affecting 430 acres. Receiving streams: Plum Creek and Halter Creek classified for the following use: WWF. For the purposes of this permit application the Department determined that the existing use of Plum and Halter Creeks is CWF rather that the current designated use of WWF different than the currently designated use of WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 28, 2005. Permit issued December 12, 2005.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
3378NC17 and NPDES Permit No. PA0592579. Hanson Aggregates PMA, Inc. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425). NPDES renewal issued for continued operation and reclamation of a noncoal surface mine (limestone quarry) located in Connellsville Township, Fayette County, affecting 73.57 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Connell Run and Connell Run. Application received: November 30, 2005. NPDES renewal issued: January 17, 2006.
65900402 and NPDES Permit No. PA0591777. Hanson Aggregates PMA, Inc. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425). NPDES renewal issued for continued operation and reclamation of a noncoal surface mine (limestone quarry) located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 1303.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to both and including Harbridge Run and Tannery Hollow. Application received: November 4, 2005. NPDES renewal issued: January 17, 2006.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669.
24050802. M & M Contractors (311 W. Center Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845) Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal sandstone operation in Jay Township, Elk County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Spring Run. Application received: September 6, 2005. Permit Issued: January 13, 2006.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
17052802. Gordon L. Delozier, Inc. (One South Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-1797), commencement, operation, and restoration of a small industrial minerals (Sand and Gravel) surface mine permit in Bigler Township, Clearfield County, affecting 3.5 acres. Receiving stream: Clearfield Creek. Application received: October 13, 2005. Permit Issued: January 4, 2006.
08010818. Brian M. Edsall (R. R. , Box 94A, Towanda, PA 18848), transfer of an existing small industrial minerals (Flagstone) permit from Kenneth Shedden. The site is located in Asylum Township, Bradford County, affecting 2.0 acres. Application received: February 24, 2005. Permit issued: January 12, 2006.
08050815. Larry A. Lee (R. R. 2, Box 2642, Nicholson, PA 18846), commencement, operation, and restoration of a small industrial minerals (topsoil, subsoil, sand, sandstone, shale, bluestone) permit in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT. Application received: November 1, 2005. Permit issued: January 12, 2006.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
58050836. Chad H. Hollenbeck (R. R. 2, Box 137, Kingsley, PA 18826), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received July 28, 2005. Permit issued January 20, 2006.
40050804. Brenda L. Rizzo (R. R. 2, Box 472, Sugarloaf, PA 18249), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Black Creek Township, Luzerne County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: none. Application received August 8, 2005. Permit issued January 20, 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.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724)-925-5500.
02064001. Mashuda Corporation (21101 Rt. 19, Cranberry Township, PA 16066). Blasting activity permit for construction at the Clinton Industrial Park, located in Findlay Township, Allegheny County, with an expected duration of 1 year. Blasting activity permit issued: January 17, 2006.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
01064101. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting for Hunderfold Farm in Franklin Township, Adams County with an expiration date of January 30, 2007. Permit issued January 17, 2006.
21064101. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting for Rolling Green Memorial Gardens in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of January 30, 2007. Permit issued January 17, 2006.
21064102. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Waggoners UMC in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County with an expiration date of October 31, 2007. Permit issued January 17, 2006.
28064103. TJ Angelozzi, Inc. (7845 Kabik Court, Woodbine, MD 21797), construction blasting for Shadow Creek in Antrim Township, Franklin County with an expiration date of January 11, 2007. Permit issued January 17, 2006.
40064102. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for the Corby Project in Hazle Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of January 11, 2007. Permit issued January 17, 2006.
15064101. Schlouch, Inc. (P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting for Broad Run in West Bradford Township, Chester County with an expiration date of January 1, 2007. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
22064102. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting for Quail Hollow in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of January 30, 2007. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
22064103. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting for Waverly Woods in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of January 30, 2007. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
22064105. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866), construction blasting for Waverly Woods in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of January 1, 2007. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
36064107. Keystone Blasting Service (381 Reifsnyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Clearview Gardens in Clay Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
39064101. American Rock Mechanics, Inc. (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Villages at Coldwater Crossing in Lower and Upper Macungie Townships, Lehigh County with an expiration date of September 30, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
39064102. Austin Powder Company (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Jordan Road Slope in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of January 10, 2007. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
46064103. Austin Powder Company (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for South View in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of January 20, 2007. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
48064101. Austin Powder Company (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Country Side Estates in Forks Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of January 11, 2007. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064102. Hall Explosives, Inc. (2981 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, PA 17033), construction blasting for Craft Sanitary Sewer Project in Conewago Township, York County with an expiration date of January 31, 2007. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
22064001. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Hershey Park for a New Bath House Building in Derry Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 18, 2006.
01064001. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Simme Valley Estates Subdivision in Oxford Township, Adams County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
21064001. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Cooper Ridge Subdivision in Lemoyne Borough, Cumberland County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064001. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Ashcombe Farms Subdivision in Dover Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064002. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Straffordshire Subdivision in Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064003. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Hedge Gate Subdivision in Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064004. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Green Ridge Subdivision in East Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064005. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Motter Tract Subdivision in Springettsbury Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064006. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Mill Creek Subdivision in Conewago Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064007. 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 December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064008. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at Dauberton Subdivision in Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67064009. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at New Brittney Subdivision in Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 2006.
67054010. J. Roy's, Inc. (Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at the Joseph Road Wastewater Treatment Plant/New Pumping Station in North Codorus Township, York County with an expiration date of December 31, 2006. Permit issued January 19, 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.
E15-746. Department of Transportation, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1575, Thornbury Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To remove, replace and maintain an existing 38-foot long, 16-foot wide and 6.5-foot high single span steel girder bridge with a single precast reinforced concrete ConSpan arch with 48 feet long, 31 feet and 7-inches wide and 12 feet high in and along tributary to the East Branch of Chester Creek (WWF) on Westtown-Thornton Road (SR 2005, Section 62B).
Work will also include:
1. Approximately 212 feet and 158 feet of approach work on the north and south approaches, respectively.
2. Installation of the stormwater facilities and associated outfall relocation along the north side of the proposed road downstream from the bridge.
3. Installation of the temporary access, consisting of causeway crossings the creek.
This site is located immediately after the SEPTA railroad underpass on Westtown-Thornton Road (West Chester, PA, Quadrangle N: 10.0 inches: W: 6.4 inches). This Permit will replace an existing application E15-713.
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)).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E22-495: Spring Creek Golf Course, 450 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 in Derry Township, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain tee boxes and fairways in the floodway of Spring Creek (WWF) for the purpose of improving the existing Spring Creek Golf Course and to install and maintain five, 4-inch PVC outfalls along Spring Creek on the property of Spring Creek Golf Course, Hershey, PA Quadrangle 7.1" North, 1.7" West (Latitude: 40° 17` 19", Longitude: 76° 38` 13") in Derry Township, Dauphin County.
E21-352: George Ely, 1 Brenely Lane, Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065 in Mount Holly Springs Borough, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 410 square foot addition to an existing private residence at 11 Brenely Lane along Mountain Creek (TSF), located approximately 210 feet downstream of the Pine Street Bridge (Mt Holly Springs, PA Quadrangle N: 20.92 inches; W: 8.85 inches) in the Borough of Mt Holly Springs, Cumberland County.
E21-370: Silver Spring Square II, LP, Regency Centers, 150 Monument Road, Suite 406, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District
To construct and maintain a bridge having a span of 137.9 feet, a width of 35.4 feet, and an average underclearance of 10.8 feet on Trindle Spring Run (HQ-CWF) at a point approximately 1,950 feet downstream of the Carlisle Pike (SR 11) bridge crossing of Trindle Spring Run, and to construct and maintain a 12-inch stormwater outfall structure located approximately 60 feet downstream of the proposed bridge (Wertzville, PA Quadrangle N: 0.3 inch; W: 1.1 inches; Latitude: 40° 15` 06", Longitude: 77° 00` 27") in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E18-404. Jacob S. Fisher, 70 Buggy Shop Lane, Loganton, PA 17747. Fisher's Dairy Farm bridge in Greene Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Loganton, PA Quadrangle N: 5.00 inches; W: 8.38 inches).
To construct and maintain a steel-framed bridge deck with a 45-foot clear span, 10-foot minimum underclearance and R-6 riprap on both abutting stream banks across Fishing Creek located 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of SR 880 and SR 477 to replace an existing agricultural ford crossing on his dairy farm. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E41-555. Mark and Valerie Dunkle, 538 Raven Circle, Wyoming, DE 19934. Small Projects Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit, in Pine Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (English Center, PA Quadrangle N: 9.75 inches; W: 7.95 inches).
To construct and maintain an ''at-grade'' concrete pad measuring 12 feet wide by 33 feet long within the floodway of Little Pine Creek as well as 25 linear feet of riprap along the streambank of Little Pine Creek, located 1.6 miles southwest of the intersection of SR 0287 and SR 4001 along SR 4001 in Pine Township, Lycoming County. This project does not propose to impact any wetlands. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-402, Donald C. and Jennifer M. Kaelin, 990 Prospect Road, Evans City, PA 16033. Pond Expansion, in Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Evans City, PA Quadrangle N: 16.95 inches; W: 5.3 inches).
To expand the existing pond having a normal pool area of 0.32 acre to a proposed normal pool area of 0.90 acre impacting 0.075 acre of PEM/PSS wetlands and to impact 130 feet of a UNT to the Little Connoquenessing Creek (CWF) approximately 250 feet northwest of the intersection of Shannon and Prospect Roads. The permittee is required to provide 0.075 acre of replacement wetlands.
E37-168, Tennessee Gas Pipeline, 1211 Greenville-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137. TGP 300-1 Line Crossing at Buchanan Run, in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Edinburg, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 07` 24.7"; W: 080° 23` 53.52").
To install and maintain concrete revetment within approximately 150 linear feet of the channel of Buchanan Run and approximately 100 linear feet of a tributary to Buchanan Run to provide cover and erosion protection to two existing, exposed natural gas pipeline crossings of Buchanan Run approximately 800 feet downstream of English Road.
E42-317, Catalyst Energy, Inc, 800 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Bridge over unt Railroad Run Moody Lot No. 65, in Lafayette Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Lewis Run, PA Quadrangle N: 19.35 inches; W: 0.36 inch).
To construct and maintain a single span pre-engineered/constructed steel bridge w/concrete stub abutments having a clear span of 18 feet a width of 10 feet and average underclearance of approximately 6 feet across a UNT to Railroad Run (EV) approximately 600 feet northwest of the intersection of Baltimore Railroad and Droney Road.
E25-703, Department of Transportation, District 1-0. S.R. 3013, Section B00, in Sandycreek Township and Victory Township, Venango County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Polk, PA Quadrangle N 41° 20` 30"; W 79° 53` 00").
The applicant proposes to remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a three-span steel girder bridge having clear spans of 130 feet, 175 feet and 130 feet and an approximate underclearance of 40 feet, approximately 2 miles SW of the intersection of SR 0008 and SR 3013 over Sandy Creek on SR 3013, Section B00. Sandy Creek is a perennial stream classified as a WWF. Project includes a temporary construction causeway. The project proposes to impact approximately 40 feet of stream.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Plan Revision Approval under the Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101 Southeast Region: Waste Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) approved the Bucks County Municipal Waste Management Plan Revision on January 17, 2006.
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.
The plan revision is a public document and may be viewed at the Department's Regional Office noted previously.
Questions concerning this approval should be directed to Sally Lohman, Chief, Waste Planning Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472 or to Calvin Ligons, Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management at the Regional Office, (484) 250-5960.
HAZARDOUS SITES CLEAN-UP UNDER THE ACT OF OCTOBER 18, 1988
Statement of Decision The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has filed a statement of the basis and purpose of its decision regarding the remedial response for Operable Unit 2 at the Bear Creek Area Chemical site (Site) in accordance with section 506(e) of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) (35 P. S. § 6020.506(e)). The Remedial Response for Operable Unit 2 is the construction of a new public water supply system to service the homes, businesses and institutions whose public or private water supply wells have been contaminated or threatened with contamination by impacted Site groundwater. The water supply source and the service area of the new public water supply system is described in the Department's statement of decision.
Under section 506 of the HSCA, the Department published a notice of proposed response in the December 21, 2002, editions of the Pennsylvania Bulletin and the Butler Eagle. Copies were also mailed to known potentially responsible persons for the Site on December 20, 2002. Written comments were accepted during the comment period, which closed on March 21, 2003. The Department received written comments from four interested parties. The Department considered all comments, criticisms and new data provided from all the interested parties in reaching its decision. The Department's Response to Public Comments Document for those written comments received is filed in the administrative record for this response.
The Department's statement of decision is also part of the administrative record for the Site and is available to the public at the Department's Northwest Regional Office in Meadville and at the Fairview Township Municipal Building, 1571 Hooker Road, Karns City, PA 16041.
Announcement of Resource Recovery Demonstration Grant under the Solid Waste-Resource Recovery Development Act In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 76.13 and 76.82(c) (relating to public notice of application; and review of Department decision), notice is hereby given that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has approved grants to the following application sponsor under the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Resource Recovery Development Act (35 P. S. §§ 755.1--755.14).
The grant offerings are subject to completion of a contract with the Department in accordance with the Scope of Work approved by the Bureau of Waste Management. Grants are limited to no more than the maximum amount provided in the grant offering, up to 75% of the total eligible demonstration project costs.
Inquiries concerning this notice should be directed to John Lundsted, Recycling Technical Assistance Coordinator, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Management, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
2004 Act 198 Demonstration Grants
Development Agency Description of Project Amount Waste System Authority of Eastern Montgomery County The Township will develop and establish a waste management system utilizing ''Pay-As-You-Throw'' by billing customers for the actual weight of trash being disposed of as well as combining it with an incentive based recycling program. $100,000
Categorical Exclusion Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Jersey Shore Borough 232 Smith St.
Jersey Shore, PA 17740Lycoming 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 Jersey Shore proposes a sanitary sewer slip lining and manhole rehabilitation project to reduce inflow and infiltration, which causes sanitary sewer bypasses at their Pump Station and Sewage Treatment Plant. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. The Department has categorically excluded this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Location:
Borough or Township Borough or Township Address County Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury 562 S. 4th Street
Sunbury, PA 17801Northumberland 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 Municipal Authority proposes a project to reduce wet weather discharges from its combined sewer system. The project will include upgrades at two pump stations, increasing capacity in conveyance lines and some upgrade work at the wastewater treatment facility. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impacts resulting from this proposal. The Department has categorically excluded this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-186. Filed for public inspection February 3, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]
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