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OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
15-00019: Exelon Generation Co., LLC (300 Exelon Way, Suite 330, Kennett Square, PA 19348; Attn: Mr. John Tissue) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in East Pikeland Township, Chester County. The initial permit was issued on July 2, 2000, for their electric utility power station located at 100 Cromby Road, Phoenixville, PA. The facility is a major source for all criteria pollutants. Sources include utility Boiler 1, utility Boiler 2, Cromby Auxiliary Boiler, Natural Gas Preheater, Centrifuge Dryers A and B, Reheat Burners ABC, Diesel Generator, Mechanical Collector 1, ''D'' Secondary Collector Cyclone, Electrostatic Precip 1, Wet Scrubber Train ABC, Dryer A Cyclone, Dryer B Cyclone, Baghouse 1, and SNCR for Boiler 1. Boiler 1 is subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart HHHH, which had previously been incorporated into the permit. Boiler 1 and Boiler 2 are subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart UUUUU. The Auxiliary Boiler and Natural Gas Heater are subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart DDDDD. The Diesel Generator is only used for emergencies and is subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, but is exempt from having to meet the requirements of this subpart and subpart A of 40 C.F.R. Part 63, including the initial notification requirement. Boiler 1 is considered a major source of PM, SOx, CO, and NOx. The pollutants SOx, CO, and NOx are monitored using a Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS), which exempts the source from Compliance Assurance Monitoring CAM (40 CFR § 64.3). Boiler 1 and Boiler 2 are both subject to the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). Applicable conditions were already incorporated into the permit. The following are potential site-wide emission rates for this facility: NOx—5,341.1 TPY; SOx—17,781.9 TPY; PM—2,125.1 TPY; CO—679.8 TPY; VOC—32.74 TPY; HAP—137.5 TPY; and GHG—3,149,609 TPY (reported as CO2e). Allowable emissions from the facility have not increased as a result of this permit renewal. Individual limits apply to the various sources at the facility. The operating permit contains requirements to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements for this source.
The Department intends to re-issue an Acid Rain Permit for this site, as well. For the time period from January 2013 to December 2017, the Title IV Permit (ORIS number 3159) is included by reference in the Title V Operating Permit renewal. Boiler 1 and Boiler 2 are Phase II units, as defined in 40 C.F.R. Section 72.2, and are both subject to permitting for SOx. For calendar years 2013-2017, the SOx allowance allocations for Boiler 1 are 2,207 tons per calendar year. For the same time period, the SOx allowance allocations for Boiler 2 are 2,114 tons per calendar year. When the Acid Rain program was first implemented, the facility opted into the early election NOx reduction plan for Boiler 1. Boiler 1 became subject to an early election Phase I NOx limitation of 0.50 lbs/MMBtu, on an annual average basis, which was effective through 12-31-2007. Per 40 C.F.R. § 76.8, on January 1, 2008, Boiler 1 became subject to a new NOx limit of 0.46 lb/MMBtu, on an annual average basis. Boiler 2 does not burn coal and is therefore only subject to the sulfur emission requirements of the Acid Rain Program. All necessary conditions and requirements will be included in the Acid Rain Permit.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
26-00535: Duke Energy Fayette II, LLC (P. O. Box 511, Masontown, PA 15461) for a Title V Operating Permit and Phase II Acid Rain Permit for operation of a natural gas fired power plant, known as the Fayette Energy Center, in German Township, Fayette County.
The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of two 1,745 MMBTU/hour combustion gas turbines (CGT), operating in combined cycle with a 589 MMBTU/hour duct burner and heat recovery steam generator following each CGT, one 30.6 Btu/hour auxiliary boiler, one 265-bhp, diesel firewater pump engine, one 489-bhp, diesel emergency generator engine, and cooling towers. The nominal electrical generation capacity of each CGT system is 310 MW. The turbines are equipped with dry, low NOx combustors. Turbine exhaust gases are treated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for NOx control, and an oxidation catalyst for VOC and CO control. The facility is limited to a maximum opacity from any processing equipment of 10 percent. This facility has the potential to emit the following type and quantity of pollutants: 313 tons per year of PM10, 296 tons per year of NOx, 581 tons per year of CO, 90 tons per year of VOC, 31 tons per year of SO2, 4.38 tons per year of formaldehyde, 166 tons per year of ammonia, and 2,282,000 tons of CO2e greenhouse gases. No equipment or emission changes are being approved by this action. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines, 40 CFR 60, Subpart Da—Standards of Performance for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units, 40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, and 40 CFR 64—Compliance Assurance Monitoring, as well as state requirements. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for the facility.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this Major Source Operating Permit may submit the information to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify Operating Permit OP-26-00535), and a concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.
11-00378: Inter-Power/Ahlcon Partners LP—Colver Power Project (141 Inter-Power Drive, Colver, PA 15927) in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit (TVOP-11-00378) to Inter-Power to authorize the operation of the Colver Power Project located in Cambria Township, Cambria County.
The facility's main sources include one 110 megawatt pulverized coal-fired electric generating unit, one boiler, one thermal fuel dryer, one diesel generator, one diesel fire pump, fuel and limestone handling equipment, and other smaller sources. The Ahlstrom-Pyropower CFB boiler includes limestone injection for SO2 control and ammonia injection for NOx control. A Brandt Filtration baghouse is used to control particulate emissions.
This facility has the potential to emit the following type and quantity of air contaminants (on an annual basis): 1,264 tons carbon monoxide, 938 tons nitrogen oxides, 2,918 tons sulfur oxides, 89 tons particulate matter, 47 tons volatile organic compounds, 171.24 tons hazardous air pollutants, including 170 tons hydrochloric acid, 1.2 tons hydrofluoric acid, 72 pounds lead, less than 1 pound mercury, 3 tons ammonia, and 1,366,481 tons carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the TVOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60, 63, 64, 68, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 96, 97, 98 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at DEP, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Appointments for scheduling a file review may be made by calling 412-442-4286. Any person wishing to provide DEP with additional information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to DEP at the address shown above. A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify TVOP-11-00378) and a concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Barbara Hatch, Air Quality Environmental Engineer Manager, DEP, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-5226.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
16-00127: Piney Creek Limited Partnership—Piney Creek Power Plant (428 Power Lane, Clarion, PA 16214) for a Title V Operating Permit Re-issuance to operate an Electric Energy Generating Facility, in Piney Township, Clarion County. The significant sources at this facility are a 450 MMBtu/hour fluidized bed combustor and the associated fuel and ash handling systems. The conditions of the previous plan approvals and operating permit were incorporated into the renewal permit.
The Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) is now applicable to this source. This program limits NOx and SOx emissions from this facility through annual allocations. The annual CAIR NOx Allowance for 2012 is 209 tons. This program also establishes Seasonal CAIR NOx Allowances which for 2012 are 83 tons.
This source will be subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart UUUUU—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. This subpart establishes national emission limitations and work practice standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emitted from coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs) as defined in § 63.10042 of this subpart. This subpart also establishes requirements to demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with the emission limitations. As an existing EGU, Source ID: 031—Fluidized Bed Combustor must comply with this subpart no later than April 16, 2015. Because the specific methods of compliance have yet to be established, the requirements of Subpart UUUUU have been included in the operating permit by reference only. As the compliance date approaches and the applicability of the specific requirements become clearer, the permit will be reopened to incorporate the necessary language.
The potential emissions from this facility are as follows: 46.1 TPY TSP; 209 TPY NOx; 1776 TPY SO2; 389 TPY CO; 42 TPY VOC, 10 TPY Ammonia, and 45 TPY HCl.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4863
22-03017: Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. (6011 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112-1208) for operation of a human crematorium in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in 2007.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has the potential-to-emit 1.30 tpy of CO, 1.55 tpy NOx, 0.31 tpy PM10, 0.48 tpy SOx, & 0.11 tpy VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Tom Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
36-05123: Corixa Corp.—dba Glaxosmithkline Biologicals NA (325 North Bridge Street, Marietta, PA 17547-1134) for their pharmaceuticals manufacturing facility in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in 2007.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has actual emissions around 0.4 tpy PM10, 2.6 tpy of CO, 11.2 tpy NOx, 0.8 tpy SOx, & 0.3 tpy VOC. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial— Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, 40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines & 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests. Tom Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
01-05026: Bituminous Paving Materials/Handover Company (100 Green Springs Road, Adam, PA 17331) for operation of drum mix asphalt and aggregate storage and handling for the facility in Berwick Township, Adams County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit renewal for the above- mentioned facility.
The annual emissions in year 2011 were 20 tons of CO, 1.2 tons of NOx, 0.23 tons of SOx, 0.2 tons of PM, and 0.4 tons of VOC. The asphalt plant is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I for hot mix asphalt facilities. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received.
Daniel C. Husted, New Source Review Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
32961302 and NPDES No. PA0214949. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). To revise the permit for the Ondo Mine in Brush Valley and Center Townships, Indiana County to add underground permit and subsidence control plan area acres. Underground Acres Proposed 703.5, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 712.8. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 19, 2012. Application received: August 1, 2011.
32850701 and NPDES No. PA0213683. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). To renew the permit for the Clymer Refuse Disposal Site in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 20, 2012. Application received: January 1, 2012.
10841302 and NPDES No. PA0002780. ArcelorMittal Pristine Resources, Inc., (PO Box 36, 129 Bethlehem Road, Revloc, PA 15948). To renew the permit for the Fawn Mine #91 in Clinton Township, Butler County and related NPDES permit for reclamation/water treatment only. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 22, 2012. Application received: November 1, 2011.
32111301 and NPDES No. PA0236144 and GP12-3211301. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). To operate the Ainsley Mine in South Mahoning and West Mahoning Townships, Indiana County a new underground mine and related NPDES permit. Includes authorization for an Air Quality PA/GP12 General Permit. Surface Acres Proposed 117.0, Underground Acres Proposed 4,367.6, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 4,367.6. Receiving Streams: Little Mahoning Creek and Ross Run, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF and Unnamed Tributary to North Branch of Plum Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The application was considered administratively complete on June 26, 2012. Application received: February 16, 2011.
03871303 and NPDES No. PA0213667. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the Darmac No. 2 Deep Mine in Plumcreek and Washington Townships, Armstrong County and Armstrong Township and Shelocta Borough, Indiana County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 27, 2012. Application received: June 27, 2012.
32041301 and NPDES No. PA0235644. Western Allegheny Energy, LLC, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To revise and transfer the permit and related NPDES permit for the Brush Valley Mine in Center and Brush Valley Township, Indiana County to add underground permit and subsidence control plan acres. The mine and related NPDES permit are being transferred from Rosebud Mining Company. Underground Acres Proposed 1,857, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 3,359. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 27, 2012. Application received: January 30, 2012.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
56100105. NPDES No. PA0263079 and General Permit GP-12-56100105, Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 140 West Union Street, Somerset, PA 15501, revision of an existing bituminous coal mining site to obtain coverage for coal processing under air quality general permit GP-12 in Black Township, Somerset County, affecting 140.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Wilson Creek and Coxes Creek classified for the following use(s): warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 18, 2012.
56070101. NPDES No. PA0262277, Hoffman Mining, Inc., P. O. Box 130, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 223.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Shade Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 5, 2012.
11120202 and NPDES No. PA0269085. Maple Coal Company, 254 Interpower Drive, Colver, PA 15927, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface refuse reprocessing mine in Blacklick and Barr Townships, Cambria County, affecting 48 acres. Receiving stream(s): Elk Creek to North Branch of Blacklick Creek to Blacklick Creek to Conemaugh River classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery, trout stocked fishery, warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. The application includes a request to mine existing coal refuse, install erosion and sedimentation controls and the placement of CFB ash within the 100' barrier of Elk Creek and within the 100' barrier of Unnamed Tributary #2 to Elk Creek. The stream variance request to affect within the 100' barrier area of Elk Creek is located approximately 3,700' from the above-referenced private road intersection with Snake Road (SR 4002) at an existing 48" CMP culver that conveys Elk Creek under the private road and the variance area is approximately 550' downstream and 1,650' upstream from this culvert crossing. The 100' variance area on the Unnamed Tributary #2 to Elk Creek begins at the confluence of the unnamed tributary and Elk Creek and continues upstream for approximately 650. Application received: May 31, 2012.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
65-09-02 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251861. Britt Energies, Inc. (57 S Ninth St., Suite 3, Indiana, PA 15701). Revision application for land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat to an existing government financed construction contract, located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 8.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Revision application received: June 25, 2012.
65100101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251887. Britt Energies, Inc. (57 S Ninth St., Suite 3, Indiana, PA 15701). Revision application for land use change from forestland to pastureland or land occasionally cut for hay to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 69.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to McGee Run and Conemaugh Rive, classified for the following use: TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Revision application received: June 27, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54970204R3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225291. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite refuse reprocessing operation in Reilly and Foster Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 265.0 and includes the addition of an non-discharge NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage, receiving streams: Coal Run, Middle Creek and Gebhard Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 5, 2012.
54-305-027GP12. EmberClear Reserves, Inc., (72 Glenmaura National Boulevard, Moosic, PA 18507), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 54851336 in Porter and Frailey Townships, Schuylkill County. Application received: June 5, 2012.
54970101R3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223832. Premium Fine Coal, Inc., (PO Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and refuse disposal operation in Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County affecting 727.0 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 7, 2012.
Noncoal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
4975SM5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0612430, Glen-Gery Corporation, P. O. Box 7001, Wyomissing, PA 19610-6001, renewal of NPDES Permit, Oxford Township, Adams County. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to South Branch Conewago Creek classified for the following use(s): warm water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is New Oxford Municipal Authority. Application received: April 13, 2012. Permit issued: June 19, 2012.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
26050401 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250643. Laurel Aggregates of Delaware, LLC (1600 Market Street, 38th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102). Application received for transfer of permit currently issued to Laurel Aggregates, Inc. for continued operation and reclamation of a noncoal surface mining site located in Springhill Township, Fayette County, affecting 110.5 acres. Receiving streams: Rubles Run Basin, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is greater than ten miles from the proposed site. Transfer application received: June 12, 2012.
26970401 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202100. Laurel Aggregates of Delaware, LLC (1600 Market Street, 38th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102). Application received for transfer of permit currently issued to Laurel Aggregates, Inc. for continued operation and reclamation of a noncoal surface mining site located in Springhill Township, Fayette County, affecting 871.8 acres. Receiving streams: Rubles Run Basin, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is greater than ten miles from the proposed site. Transfer application received: June 12, 2012.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08120303 and NPDES 08120303GP-104. Keystone Rock & Excavation, LLC (12101 Route 6, Troy, PA 16947). Commencement, operation and restoration of a large noncoal surface mine (shale and sandstone) operation in West Burlington Township, Bradford County affecting 83.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributaries to Sugar Creek and Sugar Creek classified as Trout Stocking and Migratory Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 15, 2012.
08010807. Lawrence Lyons (RR 2 Box 1115, Little Meadows, PA 18830-9731). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine, located in Herrick Township, Bradford County. Restoration of 2.0 acres completed. Receiving streams: Willow Run. Application received on January 12, 2012. Final bond release: June 22, 2012
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
58900303C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225304. Cecil Kilmer, (363 SR 374, Nicholson, PA 18446), correction to an existing quarry operation to include and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 25.6 acres, receiving stream: Salt Lick Creek, classified for the following use: HQ cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: June 8, 2012.
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 associ-ated 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. PA0214949 (Mining Permit No. 32961202), AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). A renewal to the NPDES mining and activity permit for the Ondo Mine in Brush Valley and Center Townships, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 78.1, Underground Acres Affected 2,077.4. Receiving stream: Ferrier Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on March 21, 2012. Application received December 16, 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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Ferrier Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 33` 50" Long: 79° 05` 43") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.4 - 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 Dissolved Iron (mg/l) 0.3 0.6 0.8 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 002 discharges to: Ferrier Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 33` 55" Long: 79° 05` 48") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.5 - 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 Dissolved Iron (mg/l) 0.3 0.6 0.8 Settable Solids (ml/l) 1.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 875 1750 2188 Sulfates (mg/l) 550 1100 1375 Outfall 003 discharges to: Ferrier Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 33` 40" Long: 79° 05` 21") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.4 - 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 Dissolved Iron (mg/l) 0.3 0.6 0.8 Settable Solids (mg/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 004 discharges to: Ferrier Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 33` 44" Long: 79° 05` 21") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.84 - 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 Dissolved Iron (mg/l) 0.3 0.6 0.8 Settable Solids (mg/1) 1.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 875 1750 2188 Sulfates (mg/l) 550 1100 1375 Outfall 005 discharges to: Ferrier Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 33` 43" Long: 79° 05` 14") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.2 - 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 Dissolved Iron (mg/l) 0.3 0.6 0.8 Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0269018 (Mining permit no. 56120108), Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, new NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Adams and Paint Townships, Cambria and Somerset Counties, affecting 163.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to and Paint Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: April 2, 2012.
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 treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Paint Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 (TF-D) Y 006 (TF-E) Y 007 (TF-F) Y 008 (TF-G) Y The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Paint Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 009 (TF-H) Y 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) 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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Paint Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (SP-4) N 002 (SP-5) Y 004 (SP-6) Y The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Paint Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 (SP-7) Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed stormwater outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
NPDES No. PA0252131 (GFCC Application no. 65-06-05), Coal Loaders, Inc., P. O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, new NPDES permit for a government financed construction contract in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 17.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Hannas Run, classified for the following use: CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: June 3, 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 treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Hannas Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE 001 Y MDT The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 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 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Hannas Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE 001 Y E & S The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 0.5 mg/l pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES No. PA0122351 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7976SM2. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., (PO Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), revision and renewal of an NPDES Permit for an Argillite Quarry operation in Warrington Township, Bucks County, affecting 121.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery and migratory fishes. Application received: March 8, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Groundwater 002 No E&S NPDES No. PA0593893 on Surface Mining Permit No. 48870301. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (PO Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a Limestone Quarry operation in Lower Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County, affecting 291.24 acres. Receiving streams: Mud Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes and Delaware River, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: June 1, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Mud Run and Delaware River.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type ABE-SB-1 No E&S ABE-SB-2 No E&S
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
E09-962 North Wales Water Authority, 200 W. Walnut Street, P. O. Box 1339, North Wales, PA 19454-0339, New Britain Townships, Chalfont Borough, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
Forest Park Transmission Line Expansion Project
To construct and maintain approximately 53,000 linear feet of waterline and appurtenances which will begin as a 42-inch at the Forest Park Water Treatment Plant in Chalfont, Bucks County and extend to and parallel County Line Road to a connection with a 30-inch water line to be installed by the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) in Warrington Township, Bucks County. The water transmission line will cross Chalfont Borough, New Britain and Warrington Townships.
This work includes crossing of seven streams and one wetland using the open trench method. The stream crossings are to be constructed under: North Branch Neshaminy Creek (TSF, MF), unnamed tributary to the West Branch Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF), West Branch Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF), Reading Creek (WWF, MF), Park Creek (WWF, MF), unnamed tributary to Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF), Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF), and a wetland adjacent to the North Branch Neshaminy Creek.
The origin of the site is located at the Forest Park Treatment Plant in Chalfont Borough, Bucks County (Doylestown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 7.5 inches; W: 11.25 inches) and will end at the BCWSA's connection in Warrington Township, Bucks County (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 15.8 inches; W: 1.9 inches).
E23-498. Eastern University, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087, Radnor Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an approximately 32-foot long, 12-foot span, and 6-foot high bottomless culvert and a 38-foot long, 28-foot wide, 7.5-foot rise box culvert across Gulf Creek and its tributary associated with extension of the internal Loop Road through the Eastern University campus.
The site is located inside the campus at 1300 Eagle Road (Norristown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 4.5 inches; West 7.5 inches).
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717.705.4802.
E01-303: Pa. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17103, in Cumberland and Freedom Townships, Adams County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District
To: 1) remove the existing bridge and construct and maintain a two span bridge having a clear span of 257.00 feet, a width of 29.00 feet, and a minimum underclearance of 4.77 feet across Marsh Creek (CWF, MF) approximately 50.0 feet downstream of the existing alignment, 2) realign approximately 735.0 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Marsh Creek (CWF, MF) cumulatively impacting approximately 3,517.0 square feet of stream channel, and 3) place and maintain approximately 217,000.0 cubic feet of fill in the right floodplain and 33,000.0 cubic feet of fill in the left floodplain of Marsh Creek, all for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The project will involve the use of temporary causeways, cofferdams, and shoring within the Marsh Creek, all of which will be removed upon project completion. The project is located along SR 3008 (Cunningham Road) (Fairfield, PA Quadrangle; N: 2.75 inches, W: 4.75 inches; Latitude: 39°45`56" N, Longitude: -77°17`04" W) in Cumberland and Freedom Townships, Adams County.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
E25-749, PA DOT, District 1-0, 255 Elm Str., Oil City, PA 16301. SR 2008 Section 000 unnamed tributary to French Creek Bridge Replacement, in Union Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Union City, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 53`, 49.3"; W: 79°, 51`, 47.2").
To remove the existing steel girder bridge and construct and maintain a 20.0 foot x 5.0 foot precast reinforced concrete box culvert with an out to out length of 54.0 feet along SR 2008 Segment 0040 offset 1918 across an unnamed tributary to French Creek (CWF) permanently impacting 0.007 acre of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland, approximately 1/2 mile west of Union City located in Union Township, Erie County.
E42-357, Keating Township, PO Box 103, East Smethport, PA 16730. Keating Township Wastewater Collection and Treatment Project Phase II West Side, in Keating Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Cyclone, Derrick City & Smethport, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 49`, 06"; W: 78°, 35`, 07").
To construct and maintain Phase II of a wastewater collection and treatment facility to include the directional drilling of 19 stream crossings of low pressure pipelines (1.5" to 6" dia.) servicing 351 individual homes adjacent to SR 646 & SR 59 in and around the villages of Ormsby, Cyclone, Gifford & Aiken; along SR 59 west of the Borough of Smethport; and adjacent to East Valley Rd. north and east of the Town of Smethport and including: 14 total crossings of small and medium UNT to Blacksmith Run, Potato Creek and Panther Run, 5 total crossings of Potato Creek and Blacksmith Run and 6 total wetland crossings.
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
E4129-040 EQT Production Company, 455 Racetrack Road, Suite 101, Washington, PA 15301, Porter Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a surface water withdrawal impacting 199 square feet of Pine Creek (EV) (Jersey Shore Quadrangle 41°12`38"N 77°18`35"W). The proposed withdrawal will include a removable hose and intake screen placed on the stream bed;
2) an 8 inch above ground waterline, impacting 5 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-CWF) (Jersey Shore Quadrangle 41°12`38"N 77°18`35"W).
The project will result in 18 linear square feet of stream impact all for the purpose of obtaining water for use to develop multiple Marcellus Shale wells.
E5829-029: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845, Rush Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain:
1. an 8 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary bridge crossing impacting 9,867 square feet (0.23 acre) of a PEM, PSS, and PFO wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 48` 38", Long. -76° 2` 5");
2. an 8 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary bridge crossing impacting 122 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to East Branch Wyalusing Creek (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 48` 38", Long. -76° 2` 6");
3. an 8 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary bridge crossing impacting 2,950 square feet (0.07 acre) of a PEM wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 48` 30", Long. -76° 2` 13");
4. an 8 inch diameter natural gas pipeline crossing impacting 2,048 square feet (0.05 acre) of a PEM wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 48` 9", Long. -76° 2` 36").
The Parks natural gas pipeline project will gather natural gas from the O'Dowd and Richard well pads and convey it to the Devine Ridge trap site to the North located in Rush Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 122 linear feet (597 square feet) of temporary stream impacts and a total of 0.34 acre (14,865 square feet) of wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining a natural gas gathering line.
E5829-030: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain:
1. a 10 inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 452 square feet (0.01 acre) of a PEM wetland (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 41` 27", Long. -76° 04` 37");
2. a 10 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 4,986 square feet (0.11 acre) of a PSS wetland (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 41` 29", Long. -76° 05` 29");
3. a 10 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,729 square feet (0.06 acre) of a PSS wetland (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 41` 42", Long. -76° 06` 02");
4. a 10 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary bridge crossing impacting 150 lineal feet of Transue Creek (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 41` 41", Long. -76° 06` 00");
5. a 10 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 5,975 square feet (0.14 acre) of a PEM/PSS wetland (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 41` 48", Long. -76° 06` 35");
6. a 10 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 574 square feet (0.01 acre) of a PEM wetland (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 42` 02", Long. -76° 07` 13");
7. a 10 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,267 square feet (0.03 acre) of a PEM/PSS wetland (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 41` 53", Long. -76° 06` 57");
8. a 10 inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 1,766 square feet (0.04 acre) of a PEM wetland (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 41` 30", Long. -76° 07` 13").
The Jaishawoo gathering line project will convey natural gas from the Ramblin Rose and Susan well pads and convey it to the Verex Pipeline located in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County and ultimately to the Tennessee Gas Transmission Line. The project will result in 230 linear feet (2,104 square feet) of temporary stream impacts and a total of 0.41 acre (17,749 square feet) of wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining a natural gas gathering line.
E5829-031: Bluestone Pipeline Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, One Energy Plaza, 1722 WCB, Detroit, Michigan, 48226-1211, Lenox, Harford, and New Milford Townships, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain the Bluestone Gathering System-Phase III natural gas pipeline project, which includes the following impacts:
1) 12,650 square feet of temporary impacts and 5,500 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via the placement of fill within the wetlands for the construction of a natural gas meter station (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°42`53.0", W75° 43`58.9");
2) 173.0 linear feet of UNTs to Millard Creek (CWF, MF) and 4,800 square feet of permanent impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°43`10.9", W75°44`00.1");
3) 76.0 linear feet of a UNT to Millard Creek (CWF, MF) and 1,300 square feet of permanent impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°43`16.5", W75°44`01.4");
4) 80.0 linear feet of a UNT to Millard Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°43`28.0", W75°44`11.6");
5) 450 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°43`36.3", W75°44`16.6");
6) 850 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°43`51.5", W75°44`24.2");
7) 100.0 linear feet of UNTs to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°44`08.0", W75°44`41.3");
8) 75.0 linear feet of a UNT to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°44`21.0", W75°44`33.9");
9) 133.0 linear feet of UNTs to Martins Creek (CWF, MF), 450 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands, and 900 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°44`26.8", W75°44`31.3");
10) 135.0 linear feet of a UNT to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°44`41.6", W75°44`21.0");
11) 2,600 square feet of temporary impacts and 850 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle, N41°44`45.0", W75°44`24.6");
12) 50.0 linear feet of a UNT to Martins Creek (CWF, MF), and 1,750 square feet of temporary impacts and 850 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°45`00.1", W75°44`24.1");
13) 79.0 linear feet of a UNT to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°45`50.1", W75°44"17.6");
14) 198.0 linear feet of UNTs to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°45`55.3", W75°44`16.7");
15) 88.0 linear feet of a UNT to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°45`58.2". W75°44`16.2");
16) 156.0 linear feet of UNTs to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) and 11,750 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`02.3", W75° 44`07.8");
17) 85.0 linear feet of a UNT to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) and permanent impacts to 1,300 square feet of Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`11.7", W75°44`28.4");
18) 3,500 square feet of temporary impacts and 850 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`27.4", W75°44`48.8");
19) 84.0 linear feet of East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`28.4", W75°44`49.9");
20) 75.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF), 450 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands, 2,600 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands, and 450 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`29.0", W75°44`50.6");
21) 99.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`29.7", W75°44`51.4");
22) 74.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) and 12,200 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`32.0", W75°44`53.8");
23) 450 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`33.9", W75°44`52.9");
24) 5,650 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`35.5", W75°44`50.8");
25) 54.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`39.3" W75°44`50.7");
26) 79.0 linear feet of East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°46`54.1", W75°44`46.5");
27) 79.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°47`04.3", W75°44`35.7");
28) 48.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) for a construction access road (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°47`13.2", W75°44`17.9");
29) 27.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) for a construction access road (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°47`18.1", W75°44`34.7");
30) 157.0 linear feet of UNTs to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°47`26.3", W75°44`31.7");
31) 6,950 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°47`47.2", W75°44`34.9");
32) 450 square feet of temporary impacts and 450 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°47`51.1", W75°44`36.9");
33) 80.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°47`53.6", W75°44`37.2");
34) 97.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°48`02.3", W75°44`35.2");
35) 104.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°48`04.9", W75°44`34.8");
36) 2,600 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°49`01.6", W75° 44`09.7");
37) 92.0 linear feet of a UNT to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°49`26.2", W75°44`07.5");
38) 181.0 linear feet of UNTs to East Branch Martins Creek (CWF, MF), and 4,800 square feet of temporary impacts and 850 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 16-inch steel gasline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°49`28.3", W75°44`09.5");
39) 265.0 linear feet of UNTs to Meylert Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 12-inch steel gasline, one 16-inch steel gasline, and one 16-inch HDPE waterline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°50`10.4", W75°43`39.3");
40) 61.0 linear feet of a UNT to Meylert Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and 1,300 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands for a construction access road (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°50`19.2", W75°43`45.1");
41) 76.0 linear feet of a UNT to Meylert Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 12-inch steel gasline, one 16-inch steel gasline, and one 16-inch HDPE waterline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°50`30.3", W75°43`13.71");
42) 87.0 linear feet of a UNT to Wellmans Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), and 5,650 square feet of temporary impacts and 3,900 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 12-inch steel gasline, one 16-inch steel gasline, and one 16-inch HDPE waterline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°50`53.8", W75°42`53.0");
43) 97.0 linear feet of UNTs to Wellmans Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 12-inch steel gasline, one 16-inch steel gasline, and one 16-inch HDPE waterline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°51`05.6", W75°42`36.1");
44) 146.0 linear feet of UNTs to Wellmans Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), and 7,400 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 12-inch steel gasline, one 16-inch steel gasline, and one 16-inch HDPE waterline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°51`07.2", W75°42`34.0");
45) 850 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 12-inch steel gasline, one 16-inch steel gasline, and one 16-inch HDPE waterline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°51`10.4", W75°42` 30.5");
46) 224.0 linear feet of Wellmans Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and 11,750 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 12-inch steel gasline, one 16-inch steel gasline, and one 16-inch HDPE waterline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°51`12.4", W75°42` 26.0");and
47) 850 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and temporary timber matting for one 12-inch steel gasline, one 16-inch steel gasline, and one 16-inch HDPE waterline (Harford, PA Quadrangle, N41°51`14.6", W75°42` 27.8").
The project will result in the following: 3,714.0 linear feet of stream impacts; 60,950 square feet (1.40 acres) of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands; 21,350 square feet (0.49 acre) of temporary impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands; 5,500 square feet (0.13 acre) of permanent impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands; 8,650 square feet (0.20 acre) of permanent impacts to Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetlands; 17,400 square feet (0.40 acre) of permanent impacts to Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands; and 6,100 square feet (0.14 acre) of permanent impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands; all for the purpose of installing two steel natural gas lines, one HDPE water line, and associated access roadways for the development of Marcellus Shale natural gas.
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