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MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times.
In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0013511 (Mining Permit No. 30831301), Cumberland Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, PO Box 1020). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for Cumberland Mine in Whiteley Township, Greene County. Receiving Streams: Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: TSF, Whiteley Creek Watershed TMDL, Unnamed Tributary to Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: TSF, Whiteley Creek Watershed TMDL, Dyers Fork classified for the following use: TSF, Whiteley Creek Watershed TMDL, Unnamed Tributary to Dyers fork, classified for the following use: TSF, Whiteley Creek Watershed TMDL, Unnamed Tributary to Patterson Run, classified for the following use: TSF, Whiteley Creek Watershed TMDL, Maple Run, classified for the following use: HQ WWF, Monongahela River Watershed, Unnamed Tributary to Turkey Run, classified for the following use: HQ WWF, Monongahela River watershed. The application was considered administratively complete on April 14, 2008. Application received October 9, 2007.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 006 is 0.14 MGD
Outfall 006 discharges to: Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 Lat: 39° 47` 43" Long: 80° 09` 31" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Flow Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 015 is 0.05 MGD
Outfall 015 discharges to: Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 015 Lat: 39° 47` 47" Long: 80° 09` 13" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.3 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 0.77 1.2 1.9 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 0.78 1.3 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Report Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 38 60 95 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report Specific Conductance (umho) Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 020 is 0.144 MGD
Outfall 020 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 020 Lat: 39° 47` 28" Long: 80° 07` 34" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.3 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.0 1.6 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 1.2 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Report Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 80 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report Specific Conductance (umho) Report 11The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 021 is 0.2 MGD
Outfall 021 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Patterson Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 021 Lat: 39° 48` 39" Long: 80° 10` 12" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.9 3.8 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Report Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 296 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report Specific Conductance (umho) Report 11The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 025 is 0.04 MGD
Outfall 025 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Dyers Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 025 Lat: 39° 49` 45" Long: 80° 10` 02" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.3 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.0 1.6 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 1.2 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Report Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 80 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report Specific Conductance (umho) Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 026 is 0.144 MGD
Outfall 026 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 026 Lat: 39° 48` 45" Long: 80° 06` 53" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.3 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.0 1.6 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 1.2 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Report Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 80 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report Specific Conductance (umho) Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 027 is 0.144 MGD
Outfall 028 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Dyers Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 028 Lat: 39° 50` 05" Long: 80° 08` 00" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.3 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.0 1.6 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.25 1.2 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Report Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 80 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report Specific Conductance (umho) Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 028 is 0.15 MGD
Outfall 028 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Dyers Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 028 Lat: 39° 50` 05" Long: 80° 08` 00" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.3 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.0 1.6 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 1.2 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Report Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 80 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report Specific Conductance (umho) Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 030 is 0.15 MGD
Outfall 030 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 030 Lat: 39° 49` 35" Long: 80° 04` 40" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.3 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.0 1.6 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 1.2 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Report Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 80 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report Specific Conductance (umho) Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 031 is 0.15 MGD
Outfall 031 discharges to: Maple Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 031 Lat: 39° 49` 21" Long: 80° 14` 20" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 10 20 25 Flow Report Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Report Specific Conductance (umho) Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 032 is 0.15 MGD
Outfall 032 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Turkey Hollow
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 032 Lat: 39° 50` 05" Long: 80° 16` 27" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Chlorides (mg/l) Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0598887 (Mining permit no. 56900109), PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Quemahoning and Somerset Townships, Somerset County, affecting 48.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Wells Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: July 20, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Wells Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Treatment Pond) N 002 (Sediment Pond 2) N 003 (Sediment Pond 3) N 004 (Sediment Pond 1) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0
standard units at all times.Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA00211508 (Permit No. 33930102). Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface and auger mine in Oliver Township, Jefferson County, affecting 120.3 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Little Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL is Redbank Creek. Application received: May 2, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Little Sandy Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TP2 N TP3 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) .75 1.5 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Little Sandy Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) C N D N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 NPDES No. PA0227871 (Permit No. 24980105). Tamburlin Bros. Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 1419, Clearfield, PA 16830) Revised NPDES permit for a bituminous surface and auger mine in Horton Township, Elk County, affecting 139.0 acres. Receiving streams: Karnes Run, Johnson Run and Brandy Camp Creek, all classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL is Little Toby Creek. Application received: June 13, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Karnes Run and Brandy Camp Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 1 N 2 N 3 N 4 N 5 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) .75 1.5 2.25 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Karnes Run, Johnson Run and Brandy Camp Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N C N G N E N F N A1 N H Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0613045 (Mining permit no. 01740401), Valley Quarries, Inc., P. O. Box 2009, Chambersburg, PA 17201, renewal of an NPDES permit for a limestone quarry in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, affecting 38 acres. Receiving stream(s): Muddy Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. Application received: September 6, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Muddy Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N NPDES No. PA0614343 (Mining permit no. 7574SM2), Hempt Brothers, Inc., 205 Creek Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, affecting 226.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Yellow Breeches Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is not the subject of a TMDL. Application received: June 30, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Yellow Breeches Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 & 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 4.0 7.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l)* 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Average Discharge Rate (001) 0.07 MGD
*Discharges of surface runoff water that are the result of a precipitation event and occur within 24 hours of said event shall not be subject to the total suspended solids limitations listed above. Discharges meeting this description shall meet a maximum total Settleable solids limit of 0.5 ml/l (milliliters per liter).
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
NPDES No. PA0252115 (Mining permit no. 65112801), Mon River Energy Corp., P. O. Box 466, Brier Hill, PA 15415, new NPDES permit for a small noncoal surface mine in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 3.9 acres. Receiving stream: Sewickley Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: January 20, 2011.
There are no NPDES outfalls on this site. Surface run-off will be controlled by Best Management Practices, including berms and a sediment trap.
The proposed effluent limits for any water leaving the site are as follows:
Outfalls:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA 0257486 (Mining permit no. 41100301), Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803, new NPDES permit for large industrial mineral surface mine in Armstrong Township, Lycoming County, affecting 98.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Hagerman's Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: December 17, 2010
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Hagerman's Run (CWF)
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX Manganese (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX Aluminum (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX The outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the exceptional value (EV) portion of the receiving stream because the discharge will be conveyed downstream to the CWF section of Hagerman's Run.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
E46-1072. The Prudential Insurance CO. of America, 213 Washington Street, Mezzanine, Newark, NJ 07102, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County,ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain three road crossings, five outfall structures, a stormwater basin and a parking lot impacting 0.25 acre of wetlands associated with the expansion of Prudential Insurance commercial development. The site is located near the intersection of Welsh Road and Dreshertown Road (Ambler and Hatboro, PA. USGS Quadrangle, N: 6.5 inches; W: 3.5 inches).
E51-249. City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Water Department, Office of Watersheds, Aramark Tower, 11th and Market Sts. Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities along Gorgas Run (TSF-MF) and its tributary:
1) To stabilize and maintain approximately 2200 linear feet of stream banks and to enhance the floodplain by creating terraces.
2) To rehabilitate the existing 300-foot long existing retaining wall.
3) To modify the existing outfall channel by installing step-pool.
4) To stabilize and maintain the existing sanitary sewer manholes by utilizing boulder toe revetment structures.
5) To place and maintain scour protection for the existing 36-inch water main crossing, outfall, and abutments of various bridges along the stream.
6) To provide various in-stream habitat enhancement structures.
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E58-293. Buckeye Partners, L.P., P. O. Box 90, Emmaus, PA 18049, in Bridgewater Township, Susque- hanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To stabilize and maintain a 20-foot reach of a tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) with articulating concrete revetment mats for the purpose of protecting an existing exposed 16-inch diameter and 14-inch diameter petroleum pipeline (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 47` 19.8"; Longitude: -75° 52` 34.4") in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County.
E52-229. PPL Holtwood, LLC, P. O. Box 122, Hawley, PA 18428, in Palmyra Township, Pike County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To place and maintain fill, supported by a concrete block retaining wall, in 0.04 acres of Lake Wallenpaupack for the purpose of constructing handicap-accessible parking and fishing access and to construct and maintain two 10-foot diameter riprap fish habitat structures in Lake Wallenpaupack (Newfoundland, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 22` 13.5"; Longitude: -75° 16` 39.2") in Palmyra Township, Pike County.
Southcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707.
E06-670: David Meacham, Septic Line Installation, 662 Bertolet Road, Oley, Pennsylvania 19547, in Pike Township, Berks County, ACOE Philadelphia District
To install and maintain a 280.0-foot long, 2.0-inch diameter PVC pipe wetland crossing temporarily impacting 0.08 acre of exceptional value PFO wetland for the purpose of correcting pollution caused by a malfunctioning septic system that exists onsite. The project is located along Bertolet Road approximately 0.10 mile southeast of its intersection with Lobachsville Road (Maxatawny, PA Quadrangle, N: 5.88 inches, W: 14.88 inches; Latitude: 40°24`26.6", Longitude: -75°43`57.3") in Pike Township, Berks County. Wetland impacts are temporary and mitigation is not required.
E22-550: Michael Ogden, Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, 800 Union Deposit Road, PO Box 3657, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105, in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To place and maintain: 1) fill in a 0.036-acre Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland located in the Spring Creek Watershed (CWF), and 2) 73.0 feet of R-5 riprap bank protection along Spring Creek (CWF) for the purpose of constructing a high school and associated athletic fields and utilities. The project is located near the intersection of Spring Creek Road and Page Road (Harrisburg East, PA Quadrangle N: 4.58 inches; W: 5.89 inches; Latitude: 40°16`33.2"; Longitude: 76°47`10.7") in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County. Wetland impacts are deminimus and wetland replacement is not required.
Northcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E08-475. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, PO Box 218, Montours- ville, PA 17754-0218. S.R.2022, Section 001, Segment 0110, Offset 0516, Bridge Replacement Project. Putnam Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District (Blossburg, PA Quandrangle N: 41° 44` 41"; W: 76° 04` 33").
PA DOT Engineering District 3-0 proposes to remove the existing single-span concrete slab bridge with reinforced concrete abutments and wing walls. The existing structure has a total clear span from abutment face to abutment face of 14.0` with a normal clear span of 13.2`. The structure is on approximately a 71° skew to the roadway baseline. To construct and maintain a 16.0` clear span precast concrete box culvert with a 4.7` clear height depressed 1` resulting in a minimum underclear of 3.7` and a skew of 55° carrying S.R. 2022 over Wilson Creek. The total estimated stream disturbance is approximately 120` linearly of permanent stream impact. There will be no permanent or temporary wetland impacts. Wilson Creek are classified as Cold Water Fishery by Title 25, Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards. The project will not require mitigation.
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and is currently under review. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Waste Management, Division of Storage Tanks, PO Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763, within 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it based.
The following applications have been received for Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101—6021.1102) and under 25 Pa Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C.
SSIP
Application No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Tank
TypeTank
Capacity11020 Lankenau Hospital
100 Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Attn: Michael HarmsMontgomery Lower Merion Township 1 AST storing diesel fuel 30,000 gallons
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