[41 Pa.B. 1026]
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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 Applications Returned
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54683045T3. Keystone Anthracite, Inc., (132 East Main Street, Girardville, PA 17935), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine, refuse reprocessing and refuse disposal operation from Penn Equipment Corp. in Butler, West Mahanoy and Union Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 743.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received: August 17, 2009. Application withdrawn: February 8, 2011.
Coal Permits Actions
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
30831303 and NPDES Permit # PA0013511, Cumberland Coal Resources, LP, (PO Box 1020, 158 Portal Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to revise the permit for the Cumberland Mine in Center and Wayne Townships, Greene County to install ten ventilation boreholes. Surface Acres Proposed 10.45. No additional discharges. Application received June 10, 2010. Permit issued February 8, 2011.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
03950105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0201421. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit renewal issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mining site located in West Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 439.0 acres. Receiving streams: Patterson Creek and an unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek. Renewal application received: November 1, 2010. Renewal issued: February 9, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17940107 and NPDES No. PA0219801. River Hill Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Permit revision (for a deviation from AOC backfilling in order to regrade and reclaim) to an existing bituminous surface mine located in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County affecting 449.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Saltlick Run and Upper Three Runs and Upper Three Runs classified for cold water fisheries. Revision application received: August 12, 2010. Permit issued: February 4, 2011.
17990101 and NPDES No. PA0238822. RES Coal, LLC (P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920-0228). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine for reclamation activities only located in Girard Township, Clearfield County affecting 149.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Surveyor Run to Surveyor Run classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 6, 2010. Permit issued: February 7, 2011.
17050101 and NPDES No. PA0256153. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine from Kenneth K. Rishel & Sons, Inc. and renewal of this existing mine located in Penn and Pike Townships, Clearfield County affecting 267.9 acres. Receiving streams: Bilger Run, Fenton Run, Kratzer Run and unnamed tributaries to Kratzer Run classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles down-stream. Application received: October 12, 2010. Permit issued: February 7, 2011.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
04020301. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (225 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212). Transfer of permit formerly issued to Ennstone, Inc., d/b/a Three Rivers Aggregates, for continued operation and reclamation of a noncoal surface mining site located in Darlington Township, Beaver County, affecting 71 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Madden Run, Madden Run, and North Fork Little Beaver Creek to Little Beaver Creek. Transfer application received: June 28, 2010. Transfer permit issued: February 9, 2011.
ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION ACT 181 ONLY Knox District Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, Telephone (814) 797-1191
Primacy Bond Forfeiture Contract Awarded PBF 33830117.2 Location Pinecreek Township
Jefferson County
PennsylvaniaDescription Act 181
Bond Forfeiture Reclamation Project
Gurosik Coal Company, Inc.Contractor E.M. Brown, Inc.
P. O. Box 767
Clearfield, PA 16830Amount $339,767.00 Date of Award February 10, 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
26114003. Shallenberger Construction (2611 Memorial Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425). Blasting activity permit for the construction of the Skovran Unit, to conduct seismic activity located in Redstone Township, Fayette County. The duration of blasting is expected to last 120 days. Blasting permit issued: February 7, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08114002. John Brainard (3978 SR-2023, Kingsley, PA 18826). Blasting for a well pad located in Asylum Township, Bradford County. Permit issued February 1, 2011. Permit expires: March 30, 2011.
08114003. John Brainard (3978 SR-2023, Kingsley, PA 18826). Blasting for a well pad located in Smithfield Township, Bradford County. Permit issued February 1, 2011. Permit expires: April 1, 2011.
08114004. Mike Kipar (6005 State Route 267, Meshoppen, PA 15630). Construction blasting to build a pond located in North Towanda Township, Bradford County. Permit issued: February 1, 2011. Permit expires: February 1, 2012.
08114005. John Brainard (3978 SR-2023, Kingsley, PA 18826). Blasting for a well pad located in North Towanda Township, Bradford County. Permit issued: February 1, 2011. Permit expires: April 1, 2011.
08114006. Mike Kipar (6005 State Route 267, Meshoppen, PA 15630). Blasting to level a gas pad and for a road located in Wysox Township, Bradford County. Permit issued: February 2, 2011. Permit expires: February 1, 2012.
14114102. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16830). Construction blasting for a warehouse located in Benner Township, Centre County. Permit issued: February 8, 2011. Permit expires: February 7, 2012.
17114001. Nitro Excavation (Rain Run Road, Home, PA 15747. Construction blasting for Thompson Trust pad located in Troutville Borough, Clearfield County. Permit issued: February 4, 2011. Permit expires: April 1, 2011.
41114001. Appalachian Geophysical Services, LLC (2659 St. Rt. 60, Killbuck, OH 44637. Seismic data acquisition via blasting, Line # PA-81-11-1 located in McIntyre, Cogan House and Lewis Townships, Lycoming County. Permit issued: February 1, 2011. Permit expires: December 31, 2011.
57114001. CGG Veritas Land (US), Inc. (10300 Town Park Drive, Houston, TX 77072). Seismic data acquisition blasting located in Fox and Hillsgrove Township, Sullivan County. Permit issued February 8, 2011. Permit expires December 31, 2012.
57114101. Douglas Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16830). Construction blasting for a cell phone tower located in Davidson Township, Sullivan County. Permit issued: February 8, 2011. Permit expires: March 1, 2011.
59114001. CGG Veritas Land (US), Inc. (10300 Town Park Drive, Houston, TX 77072). Seismic data acquisition blasting located in Bloss, Liberty and Union Townships, Tioga County. Permit issued: February 8, 2011. Permit expires: December 31, 2012.
59114002. CGG Veritas Land (US), Inc. (10300 Town Park Drive, Houston, TX 77072). Seismic data acquisition blasting located in Morris, Liberty and Bloss Townships, Tioga County. Permit issued: February 8, 2011. Permit expires: December 31, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
36114106. Maine Drilling & Blasting, (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Crestwood Pond in Conoy Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of February 4, 2012. Permit issued: February 8, 2011.
36114107. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Summerlynn Green in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 31, 2011. Permit issued: February 10, 2011.
40114001. MF Ronca & Sons, Inc., (179 Mikron Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020) and Bernard J. Hasara, (1125 East Mahanoy Avenue, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), construction blasting for Freeland Borough Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades in Freeland Borough, Luzerne County with an expiration date of December 31, 2011. Permit issued: February 10, 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 Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707.
E36-802 - Martin Brothers Builders to relocate and maintain 641.0 feet of an unnamed tributary to Muddy Creek (TSF) and to construct and maintain a 45.0-foot long, 1.0-foot depressed with baffles, 12.0-foot by 4.5-foot concrete box culvert, an 8.0-inch diameter sanitary sewer line utility crossing, two 15.0-inch diameter, one 24.0-inch diameter and one 15.0-inch diameter SLCPP outfall pipes, and one rock cross vane structure all located in an unnamed tributary to Muddy Creek (TSF). The purpose of the project is to create a residential subdivision located off of Abbey Lane (Terre Hill, PA Quadrangle; N: 1.6 inches, W: 13.3 inches; Latitude: 40°11`57", Longitude 76°00`41") in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County.
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 filedwith 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 proce-dure 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.
Southwest Region: Oil & Gas Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
1/19/2011 MAJOR REV.
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX10-059-0075
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: Browns Run/ UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek (WWF), Other01/03/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-005-0001
Applicant Name: EXCO Resources, (PA) LLC
Contact Person: Larry Sanders
Address: 3000 Ericsson Drive Suite 200
City: Warrendale State: PA Zip Code: 15086
County: Armstrong Township(s): Kittanning and Plumcreek
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Cherry Run & North Branch Cherry Run, Other01/14/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-059-0003
Applicant Name: Laurel Mountain Midstream LLC
Contact Person: Lisa Reaves
Address: 1550 Coraopolis Heights Rd, Suite 140
City: Moon Township State: PA Zip Code: 15108
County: Greene Township(s): Franklin
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT's to Brown Creek (HQ-WWF) Wisecarver and Tenmile Creek Water shed HQ
Secondary Water: Browns Creek HQ-WWF01/21/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-059-0006
Applicant Name: EQT Production Co
Contact Person: Todd Klaner
Address: 455 Racetrack Road
City: Washington State: PA Zip Code: 15301
County: Greene Township(s): Cemter
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Patterson Creek—HQ-WWF12/30/2010
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX10-125-0107
Applicant Name: Rice Drilling B LLC
Contact Person: David Miller
Address: 171 Hillpointe Drive Suite 301
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
COUNTY Washington Township(s): Amwell Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Bane Creek Monongahela Basin, Other
Secondary Water: Bane Creek01/11/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-059-0010
Applicant Name: Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Tal Oden
Address: P O Box 18496
City: Oklahoma City State: OK Zip Code: 73154-0496
County: Greene Township(s): Aleppo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Mudlick Fork TSF, Other1/25/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX-059-0011
Applicant Name: Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Tal Iden
Address: P O Box 18496
City: Oklahoma City State: OK Zip Code: 73154-0496
County: Greene Township(s): Aleppo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: South Fork Dunkard Fork, TSF Other01/06/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-059-0002
Applicant Name: Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Tal Oden
Address: P O Box 18496
City: Oklahoma City State: OK Zip Code: 73154-0496
County: Greene Township(s): Aleppo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT of Long Run/Long Run TSF, Other
Secondary Water: UNT of Blacks Creek/Blacks Creek01/14/2011
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-125-0002
Applicant Name: Laurel Mountain Midstream LLC
Contact Person: Lisa Reaves
Address: 1550 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite 140
City: Moon Township State: PA Zip Code: 15108
County: Washington Township(s): West Bethlehem
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Daniel's Run (TSF) & UNT's to Tenmile Creek (TSF) Middle Monongahela River Watershed, Other01/24/2011
ESCGP-1 NO.: ESX11-051-0001
Applicant Name: Laurel Mountain Midstream LLC
CONTACT PERSON: Lisa Reaves
ADDRESS: 1550 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite 140
City: Moon Township State: PA Zip Code: 15108
County: Fayette Township(s): Redstone
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Rowe's Run (WWF) Middle Monongahela River Watershed, Other
Secondary Water: Rowe's Run (WWF)12/08/2011
ESCGP-1 NO.: ESX10-111-0006
Applicant Name: Caiman Energy LLC
CONTACT: Steven Skellie
ADDRESS: 5944 Sherry Lane Suite 645
City: Dallas State: TX Zip Code: 75225
County: Somerset Township(s): Addison
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT's to Brad docks Run/UNT to Chub Run/Braddocks Run, Other
Secondary Water: Braddocks Chub Run, Youghiogheny River Lake
SPECIAL NOTICES
Bid Opportunity Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Act 181 Notification: Opal Industries, Inc., PBF 32980110.1. Surface Mine Reclamation Project; Conemaugh Township, Indiana County. This site has already been backfilled and reclaimed. The work is limited to regrading three ponds, repair of rills & gullies, and additional seeding. This project issues on February 26, 2011, and proposals will be opened on April 8, 2011. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be conducted on March 10, 2011; call for time and directions. Proposal documents will be available after February 26th and at the pre-proposal meeting. Contractors must obtain a Coal Mining License in order to qualify for the final award as per PA Code Title 25 Chapter 86.189. Proposals shall be submitted to attn: Malcolm Crittenden, DEP, 286 Industrial Park, Ebensburg, PA 15931. For more information call, Malcolm Crittenden, 814-472-1908, or mcrittende@ state.pa.us.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 11-332. Filed for public inspection February 25, 2011, 9:00 a.m.]
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