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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; 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—1406.20a). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).
Coal Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
32090106 and NPDES No. PA0262927. Thomas J. Smith, Inc., 2340 Smith Road, Shelocta, PA 15774, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Burrell Township, Indiana County, affecting 204.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Blacklick Creek to Blacklick Creek to the Conemaugh River and unnamed tributaries to Weirs Run to Blacklick Creek to the Conemaugh River classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 9, 2009. Permit issued: March 28, 2011.
56080109 and NPDES No. PA0262706. PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, revision of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine to allow mining through and relocating of a portion of Village Road, formally SR 1011, and an incidental boundary revision, in Somerset Township, Somerset County, affecting 320.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Wells Creek to Stonycreek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 23, 2010. Permit issued: March 29, 2011.
11070101 and NPDES No. PA0262285. Bedrock Mines, LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to change land use from forestland and pastureland to forestland, pastureland and unmanaged natural habitat in Elder Township, Cambria County, affecting 24.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Chest Creek; Brubaker Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 31, 2011. Permit issued: March 29, 2011.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
04070104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251291. Mashuda Corporation (21101 Route 19, Cranberry Township, PA 16066). Permit revised to add Bedrock Mines, LP, as a contract miner at an existing bituminous surface/auger mining site located in Franklin and Perry Townships, Beaver and Lawrence Counties, affecting 103.8 acres. Application received: March 14, 2011. Revised permit issued: March 31, 2011.
65990101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202428. Coal Loaders, Inc. (210 East Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658). Permit revised to add 3.6 acres (2.7 acres mining on the Redstone coal and 0.9 acres support) to the permit area at an existing bituminous surface mining site located in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, now affecting 22.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed run to the Youghiogheny River. Application received: September 29, 2010. Revised permit issued: April 1, 2011.
03080106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251542. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Permit revised to allow mining of 20.7 acres of Lower Kittanning coal at an existing bituminous surface mining site located in Redbank Township, Armstrong County, affecting 261.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek and an unnamed tributary to Pine Run. Application received: September 21, 2010. Revised permit issued: April 1, 2011.
26050107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250741. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687-1301). Permit renewed issued for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mining site located in Stewart Township, Fayette County, affecting 162.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Cucumber Run to the Youghiogheny River. Renewal application received: December 9, 2010. Renewal issued: April 1, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17080113 and NPDES No. PA0256943. Rob Holland Enterprises, (52 Holland Lane, Curwensville, PA 16833). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Bloom Township, Clearfield County affecting 8.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Anderson Creek and Little Anderson Creek classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 3, 2008. Permit issued: March 28, 2011.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
4273SM4A and NPDES Permit No. PA0599239. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 77, Church Street, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of NPDES Permit, Greenfield Township, Blair County. Receiving stream(s): Beaverdam Creek to Frankstown Branch Juniata River classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery; trout stocked fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. NPDES renewal application received: February 2, 2011. Permit issued: April 1, 2011.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
5380-10960304-E-1. Quality Aggregates, Inc. (4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 245, Pittsburgh, PA 15205) Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet but no closer than 25 feet of unnamed tributaries No. 1 and 1A to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek in Washington Township, Butler County affecting 186.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek. Application received: December 13, 2010. Permit Issued: March 28, 2011.
37860305 and NPDES Permit No. PA0212032. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (225 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) Transfer of an existing large industrial mineral operation from Ennstone, Inc., d/b/a Three Rivers Aggregates in Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County affecting 103.0 acres. Receiving streams: Taylor Run. Application received: October 6, 2010. Permit Issued: March 28, 2011.
37080303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258598. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (225 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) Transfer of an existing large industrial mineral operation from Ennstone, Inc. d/b/a Three Rivers Aggregates in Scott & Plain Grove Townships, Lawrence County affecting 71.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Taylor Run. Application received: October 6, 2010. Permit Issued: March 28, 2011.
10010306 and NPDES Permit No. PA0241903. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (225 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) Transfer of an existing large industrial mineral operation from Ennstone, Inc. d/b/a Three Rivers Aggregates in Worth Township, Butler County affecting 122.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek. Application received: October 6, 2010. Permit Issued: March 28, 2011.
37910305 and NPDES Permit No. PA0208485. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (225 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) Transfer of an existing large industrial mineral operation from Ennstone, Inc. d/b/a Three Rivers Aggregates in Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County affecting 51.0 acres. Receiving streams: Taylor Run and unnamed tributary to Taylor Run. Application received: October 6, 2010. Permit Issued: March 30, 2011.
62100803. Richard A. Cable (P. O. Box 271, Russell City, PA 16345) Commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial mineral operation in Pine Grove Township, Warren County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Conewango Creek. Application received: December 14, 2010. Permit Issued: April 1, 2011.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Actions
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
65114002. Shallenberger Construction Co. (195 Enterprise Lane, Connellsville, PA 15425). Blasting activity permit for the construction of the Basista-Dermotta well pad, to conduct seismic activity located in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County. The duration of blasting is expected to last 60 days. Blasting permit issued: March 29, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08114014. TMT Gravel and Contracting, Inc. (112 Farrier Ave., Suite 314, Oneida, NY 13421-1637). Blasting at the Brown Quarry—GP-103 located in Wells Township, Bradford County. Permit issued: March 29, 2011. Permit expires: February 29, 2012.
41114107. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013-0608). Blasting for a pipeline located in McNett Township, Lycoming County and Union Township, Tioga County. Permit issued: March 29, 2011. Permit expires: March 15, 2012.
57114103. Mauer & Scott Sales, Inc. (122 Thomas St., Coopersburg, PA 18036-2100). Blasting for construction of a gas well pad located in Forks Township, Sullivan County. Permit issued: March 31, 2011. Permit expires: June 30, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
36114121. Maine Drilling & Blasting, (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Weatherburn Commons East Meadows in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of March 25, 2012. Permit issued: March 30, 2011.
36114122. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Donegal Woods in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of March 31, 2012. Permit issued: March 30, 2011.
38114102. Maine Drilling & Blasting, (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Haines Dwelling in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of March 24, 2012. Permit issued: March 30, 2011.
36114123. Abel Construction Co., Inc., (P. O. Box 476, Mountville, PA 17554), construction blasting for a single dwelling in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of June 30, 2011. Permit issued: March 31, 2011.
58114007. John Brainard, (3978 SR 2073, Kingsley, PA 18826), construction blasting for the V. Krisulevicz PI Well Pad in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of August 30, 2011. Permit issued: April 1, 2011.
40114002. Demtech, Inch. (65 Bald Mountain Road, Dubois, WY 82513), construction blasting for the 8th Street Bridge Replacement in Pittston Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of August 31, 2011. Permit issued: April 1, 2011.
45114107. Maine Drilling & Blasting, (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Twin Lakes Estates in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of March 25, 2012. Permit issued: April 1, 2011.
48114105. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Weis Market Gas & Go in Palmer Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of December 31, 2011. Permit issued: April 1, 2011.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The 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 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 that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the 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 to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal 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 and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
E46-1049. Borough of Bridgeport, 4th and Mill Street, Bridgeport, PA 19405, Bridgeport Borough, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with Bridgeport Front Street Relief Interceptor Relocation project within the floodway of the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF):
1) To install and maintain approximately 9,123 LF of pipeline consisting of 1,777 LF of 24" PVC, 2,731 LF of 24" DIP, 2,205 LF of 54" DIP, 365 LF of 60" DIP, and 2,045 LF of 64" DIP.
2) To construct and maintain two outfall structures discharging into the Schuylkill River and the Bridgeport canal.
3) To modify and maintain the headwall of an existing outfall structure to facilitate the excavation work.
4) To construct and maintain a culvert across an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River at approximately Station 25 + 00.
The project commences at the intersection of Front and 2nd Streets. It runs toward the east and ends where 4th Street (S.R. 0023) intersects Jefferson Street in Bridgeport Borough, Montgomery County (Norristown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 19.12 inches; W: 11.57).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707.
E34-128: Mifflin Borough, 106 Tuscarora Street, PO Box K, Mifflin, Pennsylvania 17058, ACOE, Baltimore District
To construct and maintain a 10.16-foot wide, five-span pedestrian bridge having a normal span of 683.92 feet, a skew of 90°00`00", and a minimum underclearance of 21.67 feet over the Juniata River (WWF, MF) for the purpose of maintaining pedestrian foot traffic between Mifflin and Mifflintown Boroughs. The proposed bridge will be located in the footprint of the existing SR 0035 bridge (Mifflintown, PA Quadrangle; N: 12.66 inches, W: 3.47 inches; Latitude: 40°34`11.0", Longitude: -77°23`59.9"). This permit also authorizes the construction and maintenance of a public boating access which will be located approximately 50.0 feet upstream of the proposed SR 0035 traffic bridge along the west bank of the Juniata River (WWF, MF) (Mifflintown, PA Quadrangle; N: 12.05 inches, W: 3.52 inches; Latitude: 40°33`57", Longitude: -77°24`1.3") in Mifflin and Mifflintown Boroughs and Fermanagh, Milford, and Walker Townships, Juniata County; and the construction and maintenance of temporary causeways in the Juniata River (WWF, MF). The amount of wetland impact is considered a deminimus impact of 0.01 acre and wetland mitigation is not required. To compensate for unavoidable stream impacts, the permittee proposes to install three rock-tail pier structures on the three western most bridge piers.
E34-129: Pa. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 1924 Daisy Street, PO Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830, ACOE, Baltimore District
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 43.46-foot wide, five-span bridge having a normal span of 708.1 feet, a skew of 80°00`00", and a minimum underclearance of 17.7 feet over the Juniata River (WWF, MF) for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The proposed bridge will be constructed approximately 1,500.0 feet downstream of the existing structure (Mifflintown, PA Quadrangle; N: 11.96 inches, W: 3.52 inches; Latitude: 40°33`57", Longitude: -77°24`1.3") in Mifflin and Mifflintown Boroughs and Fermanagh, Milford and Walker Townships, Juniata County. The project will involve the use of temporary causeways in the Juniata River (WWF, MF) and the temporary storage of construction materials within the 100-year floodplain of the Juniata River (WWF, MF). To compensate for unavoidable stream impacts, the permittee proposes to install two rock-tail pier structures on the center piers of the bridge.
Northcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E08-469. D & C Rentals, LLC, 556 Ward Hill Road, Canton, PA 17724-7761. Parker-Hannifin Development. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit. Canton Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District. (Canton, PA. 7.5` Quadrangle: 41° 39` 33" N; -76° 50` 12" W).
To construct, operate and maintain a commercial development associated with the natural gas industry within the Mill Creek watershed (Cold Water Fishery, MF, Wild Trout). Construction of the development will require one (1) stream outfall and impact 0.58 acres of jurisdictional exceptional value wetlands. Replacement wetlands, 0.59 acres will be built on site. In addition, the permit applicant also has met the wetland replacement requirement by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project. The development is located 0.2 miles east of Canton Borough, on the north side of SR 0414, prior to crossing Mill Creek.
E14-542. Ann T. Docken, PO Box 663, Millheim, PA 16854-0663. The Deck, in Milleim Borough, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Millheim, PA, PA Quadrangle N: 40°54`4.4"; W: -77°29`2.4").
To construct and maintain an irregular shaped wooden deck with maximum dimensions of 18 feet by 53 feet attached to the house and garage in the right 100-year floodway of Elk Creek, located on SR 445 directly across from the Pine Street intersection. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1643. Steve Bower, 547 Princess Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. To construct and maintain a bridge having a span of 18.0 feet with an underclearance of 5.0 feet across the channel of Gillespie Run (WWF) for the purpose of providing access to applicant's property in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. Donora, PA Quadrangle N: 18.5 inches; W: 10.0 inches; Latitude: 40° 13` 40"; Longitude: 79° 49` 19". The project is located on the south side of Pine View Road, approximately 1,130.0 feet southwest from the intersection of Pine View Road and Long Hollow Road in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County.
Northeast Region: Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Wilkes-Barre District Office, 2 Public Square, 5th Floor, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2371.
GP11541111001: Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Wilkes-Barre District Office.
St. Clair East, North Port Carbon Project in Blythe and East Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County, ACOE Philadelphia District, Pottsville PA Quadrangle N: 15.75 inches; W: 7.0 inches to N: 16.5 inches; W: 7.1 inches.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with abandoned mine reclamation.
This project will replace existing undersized culverts at Caroline Avenue and Eagle Hill Road and an undersized 48 inch concrete pipe downstream of Eagle Hill Road to carry a 10 year 24 hour storm flow volume from the project site. At Caroline Avenue the two 24 inch concrete pipes will be replaced with a 53 inch by 83 inch horizontal elliptical pipe. At Eagle Hill Road the two 30 inch concrete pipes will be left in place and two 42 inch concrete pipes will be added to carry the extra flow a short distance west of the existing pipes. The undersized 48 inch concrete pipe downstream of Eagle Hill Road will be replaced with a 53 inch by 83 inch horizontal elliptical concrete pipe. This will allow the site runoff water to travel to Mill Creek.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the 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 to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal 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 s 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.
Southwest Region: Oil & Gas Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
3/14/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX09-059-0050 Major Revision
Applicant Name: Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
CONTACT: Tal Oden
Address: P O Box 18496
City: Oklahoma City State: OK Zip Code: 73154
County: Greene Township(s): Aleppo
Receiving Stream(s) And Classifications: Long WWF Wheeling Creek, Other
Secondary Water: N Fork Dunkard Creek TSF, Dunkard Fork WWF, Wheeling Creek WWF, Ohio River WWF03/17/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-125-0024
Applicant Name: Range Resources—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Carla Suszkowski
Address: 380 Southpointe Boulevard
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Washington Township(s): Buffalo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNTs 32967 & 32971 to Buffalo Creek/Wheeling-Buffalo Creeks HQ2/28/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-125-0016
Applicant Name: Range Resources—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Carla Suszkowski
Address: 380 Southpointe Boulevard
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Washington Township(s): Cross Creek, Mt
Pleasant
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNTs to South Fork of Cross Creek/Raccoon Creek Watershed, HQ02/03/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-125-0009
Applicant Name: Range Resources—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Carla L Suszkowski
Address: 380 Southpointe Blvd.
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Washington Township(s): Jefferson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to North Fork Cross Creek and North Fork Cross Creek, Other02/17/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-059-0016
Applicant Name: CNX Gas Company LLC
Contact Person: Daniel Bitz
Address: 200 Evergreen Drive
City: Waynesburg State: PA Zip Code: 15370
COUNTY Greene Township(s): Morris and Richhill
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Tributary 32753 to Enlow Fork WWF Tributary 40559 to Patterson Creek HQ-WWF, UNT To Tributary 32753 to Enlow Fork WWF Watesheds-Enlow Fork and Patterson Creek02/22/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-051-0004
Applicant Name: Laurel Mountain Midstream LLC
Contact Person: Lisa Reaves
Address: 1550 Coraopolis Heights Road
City: Moon Township State: PA Zip Code: 15108
County: Fayette Township(s): Bullskin, Upper Tyrone & Lower Tyrone
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Youghiogheny River WWF & Hickman Run WWF Gailey's Run WWF and UNT's to Mount's Creek WWF1/24/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX10-007-0005
Applicant Name: Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Tal Oden
Address: P O Box 18496
City: Oklahoma City State: OK Zip Code: 73154-0496
County: Beaver Township(s): Ohioville Borough
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Pine Run HQ- WWF
Secondary Water: Ohio River/North Fork Little Beaver WWF3/1/2011 MAJOR REV
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-005-0001
Applicant Name: EXCO Resources (PA), LLC
Contact Person: Larry Sanders
Address: 3000 Ericcson Drive, Suite 200
City: Warrendale State: PA Zip Code: 15086
County: Armstrong Township(s): Kittanning/Plum Creek
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Cherry Run, North Branch Cherry Run, Campbell Run/Ohio River Basin, Cowanshannock, Crooked Creek, Other3/2/11
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-125-0017
Applicant Name: MarkWest Liberty Midstream &
Resources, LLC
Contact Person: Robert McHale
Address: 601 Technology Drive, Suite 130
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15137
County: Washington Township(s): Blaine, Buffalo, Hopewell
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Brush Run, UNT to Brush Run, and UNT's to Buffalo Creek, HQ2/16/11
ESCGP-1 NO.: ESX11-051-0003
Applicant Name: Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC
CONTACT PERSON: Clayton Roesler
ADDRESS: 1550 Corapolis Hgts Rd, Suite 140
City: Moon Township State: PA Zip Code: 15108
County: Fayette Township(s): Washington, Jefferson, Perry
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT's to Little Redstone Creek (WWF) & UNT to Washington Run (WWF)/Lower Monongahela Watershed & Lower Youghiogheny River, Other2/16/11 MAJOR REV.
ESCGP-1 NO.: ESX10-059-0081
Applicant Name: EQT Production Company
CONTACT: Todd Klaner
ADDRESS: 455 Racetrack Road
City: Washington State: PA Zip Code: 15301
County: Greene Township(s): Morgan
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Poverty Run— (WWF), and Tributary 40359—(WWF)/Tenmile Creek Watershed, Other02/25/2011
ESCGP-1 NO.: ESX11-051-0005
Applicant Name: Laurel Mountain Midstream LLC
CONTACT: Lisa Reaves
ADDRESS: 1550 Coraopolis Heights Road
City: Moon Township State: PA Zip Code: 15108
County: Fayette Township(s): Washington and Perry
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT's to Mill Run (WWE) Cheat Watershed (HUC#05020004), Other2/17/2011
ESCGP-1 NO.: ESX09-1-051-0016 Major Revision
Applicant Name: Atlas America LLC
CONTACT: Jeremy Hirtz
ADDRESS: 800 Mountain View Drive
City: Smithfield State: PA Zip Code: 15478
County: Fayette Township(s): redstone
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT's to Dunlap Creek/Middle Monongahela Rive, Other
Secondary Water: Dunlap Creek3/4/2011
ESCGP-1 NO.: ESX11-059-0019
Applicant Name: EQT Production
CONTACT: Todd Klaner
ADDRESS: 455 Racetrack Road
City: Washington State: PA Zip Code: 15301
County: Greene Township(s): Greene
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Rush Run WWF Rush Run WWF Tenile Creek Watershed, Other
Secondary Water: South Fork Tenmile Creek HQ WWF3/14/2011
ESCGP-1 NO.: ESX11-063-0002
Applicant Name: Laurel Mountain Midstream LLC
CONTACT: Clayton Roesler
ADDRESS: 1550 Coraopolis Heights Road
City: Moon Township State: PA Zip Code: 15108
County: Indiana Township(s): West Wheatfield & East Wheatfield
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT's to Conemaugh River CWF East Branch Richards Run CWF Conemaugh Watershed, Other
Secondary Water: Conemaugh River CWFNorthcentral Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
ESCGP-1 # ESX10-113-0035(01)
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Michael Hritz
Address 6051 Wallace Road Ext, Ste 210
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Bradford and Sullivan
Township(s) Asylum Twp. (Bradford); Cherry Twp.
(Sullivan)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) (2) UNT to South Br. Towanda Cr (CWF), UNT Trib to Lick Cr (EV); S. Br. Towanda Cr (CWF), Lick Cr (EV)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-033-0005
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Michael Hritz
Address 6051 Wallace Road Ext, Ste 210
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Clearfield
Township(s) Lawrence Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Clearfield Cr (HQ-CWF, MF), Clearfield CrESCGP-1 # ESX10-113-0037
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Michael Hritz
Address 6051 Wallace Road Ext, Ste 210
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Sullivan
Township(s) Cherry and Dushore Twps.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Loyalsock Cr (EV), Little Loyalsock Cr (EV), Loyalsock Cr (EV)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-113-0005
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Michael Hritz
Address 6051 Wallace Road Ext, Ste 210
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Sullivan
Township(s) Cherry Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Marsh Run (EV), UNT to Marsh Run (EV), Little Loyalsock Cr (EV)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-115-0026
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Michael Hritz
Address 6051 Wallace Road Ext, Ste 210
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Lenox Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Willow Br (CWF, MF), Utley Br (CWF, MF), Upper SusquehannaESCGP-1 # ESG11-115-0014
Applicant Name Chief Gathering LLC
Contact Person Ted Wurfel
Address 6051 Wallace Road Ext.
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Brooklyn and Lathrop Twps.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Horton Cr (CWF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESG10-081- 0112
Applicant Name Chief Gathering LLC
Contact Person Ted Wurfel
Address 6051 Wallace Road Ext.
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Lycoming
Township(s) Penn & Franklin Twps.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Marsh Run
(Ch. 93 CWF, MF), Beaver Run (Ch. 93 CWF, MF), UNT to Marsh Run (CWF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-105-0002
Applicant Name Penn Virginia Oil & Gas Corp.
Contact Person Michael Stamper
Address 1000 Town Center Way, Ste 210
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Potter
Township(s) Harrison Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Cowanesque RiverESCGP-1 # ESX11-037-0003
Applicant Name XTO Energy, Inc.
Contact Person Bernhardt Kissel
Address 395 Airport Road
City, State, Zip Indiana, PA 15701
County Columbia
Township(s) Jackson Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Green Cr (TSF, MF), Fishing Cr (TSF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-037-0004
Applicant Name XTO Energy, Inc.
Contact Person Stacie Vehovic
Address 395 Airport Road
City, State, Zip Indiana, PA 15701
County Columbia
Township(s) Pine Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Fishing Cr (EV, MF), Fishing Cr (TSF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-081-0014
Applicant Name Aruba Petroleum Inc
Contact Person James Poston
Address 555 Republic Dr, Ste 505
City, State, Zip Plano, TX 75074
County Lycoming
Township(s) Gamble Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Miller Run (EV) and Mill Creek (EV)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-117-0036
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Richard Lewis
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Tioga
Township(s) Richmond and Sullivan Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Corey Cr (CWF), Mad Run (TSF), UNTs to Mad Run (TSF), Kelly Cr (CWF), UNTs to Tioga River (CWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-115-0020
Applicant Name Southwestern Energy Production
Company
Contact Person Dave Sweeley
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18567
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Lenox Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Tunkhannock CrESCGP-1 # ESX11-115-0027
Applicant Name Southwestern Energy Production
Company
Contact Person Dave Sweeley
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18567
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Lenox Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Tunkhannock CrESCGP-1 # ESX11-115-0025
Applicant Name Southwestern Energy Production
Company
Contact Person Dave Sweeley
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18567
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Lenox Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Drinker Cr, (2) UNTs to S Br. of Canawacta Cr. Camawacta Cr (CWF), Drinker Cr (CWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX10-115-0052(01)
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Corp
Contact Person Brett Thomas
Address RR6, Box 6100
City, State, Zip Montrose, PA 18810
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Springville Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Thomas Cr (CWF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX10-117-0104(01)
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Richard Lewis
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Tioga
Township(s) Chatham Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Crooked Cr/Susquehanna River Basin in PA (WWF), Crooked Cr (WWF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-033-0009
Applicant Name EQT Production Company
Contact Person Todd Klaner
Address 455 Racetrack Road, Ste 101
City, State, Zip Washington, PA 15301
County Clearfield and Elk
Township(s) Huston Twp (Clearfield); Horton Twp. (Elk)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Mountain Lick/ Mountain Run, Bennett Br. Sinnemahoning CrESCGP-1 # ESX11-117-0038
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Richard Lewis
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Tioga
Township(s) Farmington Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Cummings Cr/ Susquehanna R Basin in PA (WWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX10-015-0082(01)
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Richard Lewis
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Bradford
Township(s) Canton Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Towanda Cr/Susquehanna R (CWF), Beech Flats Cr/ Towanda Cr/Susquehanna RiverESCGP-1 # ESX11-081-0021
Applicant Name Anadarko E&P Company LP
Contact Person Berthe Nefe
Address P. O. Box 1330
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77251-1330
County Lycoming
Township(s) McHenry Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Campbell Run (EV, MF), UNT to Robbins Run (EV, MF), UNT to Miller Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Browns Run (HQ CWF, MF), Lick Run (EV, MF) and Pine Cr (HQ-TSF, MFESCGP-1 # ESX11-081-0015
Applicant Name Anadarko E&P Company LP
Contact Person Berthe Nefe
Address P. O. Box 1330
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77251-1330
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cummings and Cogan House Twps.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to 1st Fork Larrys Cr, 1st Fork Larrys Cr, Larrys Cr, UNT to 1st Fork Funston Run, 1st Fork Funston Run, Bear Hollow/Lawshe/Funston/Right Fork Funston Runs, 2nd Fork Larrys Cr—(all EV)
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In the month of March 2011 the Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987, P. L. 238, No. 43 (63 P. S. Sections 2001—2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed below to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania. The period of certification is two years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P. O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).
Name Address Type of Certification Mark Achuff 16 East Main Street Mitigation Lansdale, PA 19446 James Andrews 353 Loveville Road Mitigation Warriors Mark, PA 16877 Best Radon, Inc. 106 Vensel Lane Mitigation P. O. Box T
Chicora, PA 16025James Budzeak 4885 McKnight Road Mitigation Suite A-289
Pittsburgh, PA 15237Jeffrey Calta 106 Vensel Lane Mitigation P. O. Box T
Chicora, PA 16025Sam Carpenter 264 Baumgardner Road Mitigation Salix, PA 15952 Keith Dague 10012 Valley View Drive Mitigation Clarks Summit, PA 18411 James DeBouno, Jr., ND, PhD P. O. Box 265 Testing Marlton, NJ 08053 Scott Early 19 Sunset Avenue Testing Honesdale, PA 18431 Scott Hagan 78 Hamilton Drive Testing Abbottstown, PA 17301 Russell Heiges 351 Big Oak Road Testing Dillsburg, PA 17019 James Hetrick 766 Magaro road Mitigation Enola, PA 17025 Robert J. Hoffman 943 High Street Mitigation Akron, PA 17501 Jeffrey Keisling 10012 Valley View Drive Mitigation Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Ludwig Kubli 1090 Aerie Drive Testing N. Huntingdon, PA 15642 Ronald Kuntz 703 Main Street Testing P. O. Box 174
Alexandria, PA 16611Edward Lampl 462 Biddle Avenue Testing Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Thomas Laurito 6006 Forest Drive Testing Monaca, PA 15061 Jon Melvin 1024 Ledgeview Drive Testing West Pittston, PA 18643 Chase Millard 634 Pine Street Testing Philadelphia, PA 19106 Neil Minnucci 955 Allentown Road Testing Lansdale, PA 19446 Tuan Nguyen 125 Brindle Road Mitigation American Radon Mechanicsburg, PA Solutions, Inc. 17055 Michael Nowicki 167 Pleasantview Drive Mitigation McMurray, PA 15317 Robert Petrillo 140 Northpoint Drive Testing Olyphant, PA 18447 Garrett Ray 200 Route 130 North Laboratory EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 Sam Sain 248 East Lake Road Testing Acme, PA 15610 Kelly Ulm 543 Twele Road Testing Greenock, PA 15047 Peter Weber 6 Boor Cove Lane Testing West Grove, PA 19390 William Weitzel 142 S. West Street Testing Carlisle PA 17013 Brian Wentz 6235 Warren Avenue Testing Harrisburg, PA 17112 Chris Willig 4 Theresa Drive Testing Conestoga, PA 17516 Southwest Regional Office, Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Categorical Exclusion Location: West Newton Borough, 112 South Water Street, West Newton, PA 15089
Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund is intended to be the funding source for this project.
The Borough proposes to rehabilitate existing combined sewers in accordance with Department of Environmental Protection Consent Order and Agreement. Phase I of a multi-phase plan. Construction will occur in the same area as the existing sewers.
The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Categorical Exclusion Location: Vandergrift Borough, 109 Grant Avenue, Vandergrift, PA 15690
Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund is intended to be the funding source for this project.
The Borough proposed to separate a portion of its existing combined sewers in accordance with a Combined Sewer Long Term Control Plan. Phase I of a multi-phase plan. Construction will occur in the same area as the existing sewers.
The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Categorical Exclusion Location: Franklin Borough, 1125 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15909
Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund is intended to be the funding source for this project.
The Borough proposes to repair and replace existing sewers to reduce wet weather overflows in accordance with Department of Environmental Protection Consent Order and Agreement. Construction will occur in the same location as the existing sewers.
The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Categorical Exclusion Location: Brackenridge Borough, 1000 Brackenridge Avenue, Brackenridge, PA 15140
Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund is intended to be the funding source for this project.
The Borough proposed to rehabilitate existing sewers to reduce wet weather overflows in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency Order. Construction will occur in the same location as the existing sewers.
The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Request for Comments on the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Developed for the Boles Run Watershed in Erie and Crawford Counties Pennsylvania The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed TMDLs developed for the Boles Run Watershed in Erie and Crawford Counties, PA. These TMDLs were established in accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included impaired stream segments in this watershed. The listings of these waterbodies were due to use impairments caused by excessive siltation from agriculture and road run off.
There currently are no state or federal instream numerical water quality criteria for siltation. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. These proposed TMDLs set allowable loadings of sediment in the Boles Run Watershed. The sediment loadings were allocated among cropland, hay/pasture land, unpaved roads and stream bank categories present in the watershed. Data used in establishing these TMDLs was generated using a water quality analysis model (AVGWLF) designed by the Pennsylvania State University.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings for the watershed. Overall load reductions necessary in order to meet the TMDLs are also identified.
Summary of TMDL Based Load Reductions in the Boles Run Watershed
Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs./yr.)Existing Load
(lbs./day)TMDL
(lbs./yr.)TMDL
(lbs./day)Percent
ReductionSediment 1,247,780 3,419 546,385 1,497 56% The data and all supporting documentation used to develop the proposed TMDLs are available from the Department. The proposed TMDLs and information on the TMDL program can be viewed on the Department's website (www.dep.state.pa.us/watermanagement_apps/tmdl/). To request a copy of any of the proposed TMDLs contact:
Gary M. Gocek, Water Program Specialist
Watershed Protection Division, Central Office
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Rachel Carson State Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Phone: 717-772-1674, e-mail: ggocek@state.pa.usThe Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDLs, which will be submitted to EPA for approval. Written comments will be accepted at the above address and must be postmarked by 45 days after publication in the PA Bulletin. A public meeting to discuss the technical merits of the TMDLs will be held upon request.
Request for Comments on the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Developed for the Christy Run Watershed in Butler County Pennsylvania The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed TMDLs developed for the Christy Run Watershed in Butler County, PA. These TMDLs were established in accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included impaired stream segments in this watershed. The listings of these waterbodies were due to use impairments caused by excessive siltation and/turbidity.
There currently are no state or federal instream numerical water quality criteria for siltation or turbidity. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. These proposed TMDLs set allowable loadings of sediment in the Christy Run Watershed. The sediment loadings were allocated among cropland, hay/pasture land, transitional land and streambank categories present in the watershed. Data used in establishing these TMDLs was generated using a water quality analysis model (AVGWLF) designed by the Pennsylvania State University.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings for the watershed. Overall load reductions necessary in order to meet the TMDLs are also identified.
Summary of TMDL Based Load Reductions in the Christy Run Watershed
Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs./yr.)Existing Load
(lbs./day)TMDL
(lbs./yr.)TMDL
(lbs./day)Percent
ReductionSediment 1,158,600 3,174 695,575 1,906 40%
The data and all supporting documentation used to develop the proposed TMDLs are available from the Department. The proposed TMDLs and information on the TMDL program can be viewed on the Department's website (www.dep.state.pa.us/watermanagement_apps/tmdl/). To request a copy of any of the proposed TMDLs contact:
Gary M. Gocek, Water Program Specialist
Watershed Protection Division, Central Office
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Rachel Carson State Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Phone: 717-772-1674, e-mail: ggocek@state.pa.usThe Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDLs, which will be submitted to EPA for approval. Written comments will be accepted at the above address and must be postmarked by 45 days after publication in the PA Bulletin. A public meeting to discuss the technical merits of the TMDLs will be held upon request.
Request for Comments on the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Developed for the UNTs French Creek Run Watershed in Crawford County Pennsylvania The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed TMDLs developed for the UNTs French Creek Run Watershed in Crawford County, PA. These TMDLs were established in accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included impaired stream segments in this watershed. The listings of these waterbodies were due to use impairments caused by excessive siltation.
There currently are no state or federal instream numerical water quality criteria for siltation. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. These proposed TMDLs set allowable loadings of sediment in the UNTs French Creek Run Watershed. The sediment loadings were allocated among cropland, hay/pasture land and streambank categories present in the watershed. Data used in establishing these TMDLs was generated using a water quality analysis model (AVGWLF) designed by the Pennsylvania State University.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings for the watershed. Overall load reductions necessary in order to meet the TMDLs are also identified.
Summary of TMDL Based Load Reductions in the UNTs French Creek Run Watershed
Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs./yr.)Existing Load
(lbs./day)TMDL
(lbs./yr.)TMDL
(lbs./day)Percent
ReductionSediment 867,160 2,376 517,729 1,418 40% The data and all supporting documentation used to develop the proposed TMDLs are available from the Department. The proposed TMDLs and information on the TMDL program can be viewed on the Department's website (www.dep.state.pa.us/watermanagement_apps/tmdl/). To request a copy of any of the proposed TMDLs contact:
Gary M. Gocek, Water Program Specialist
Watershed Protection Division, Central Office
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Rachel Carson State Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Phone: 717-772-1674, e-mail: ggocek@state.pa.usThe Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDLs, which will be submitted to EPA for approval. Written comments will be accepted at the above address and must be postmarked by 45 days after publication in the PA Bulletin. A public meeting to discuss the technical merits of the TMDLs will be held upon request.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 11-658. Filed for public inspection April 15, 2011, 9:00 a.m.]
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