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ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law; the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).
Coal Permits Actions
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
17851501 and GP12-17851501-10. RES Coal, LLC, (PO Box 228, 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920). To revise the permit for Clearfield Siding in Boggs Township, Clearfield County to establish an emission inventory for the installation and operation of a coal processing facility based on maximum total annual coal throughput of 2,000,000 tons. Emission sources are the rotary breaker, screens, conveyors, transfer points, stockpiles, rail load outs, truck load outs, wind erosion and haul roads. Approval is authorized under General Permit BAQ-GAP/GP12 and is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms, and conditions of authorization GP12-17851501-R10. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on July 25, 2011. Application received: July 25, 2011. Permit issued: June 20, 2012.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
56100101 and NPDES No. PA0262951. PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Berwind Coal Sales Company, 509, 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963, located in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 238.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): UTS to/and Stonycreek River classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery; warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 21, 2011. Permit issued: June 15, 2012.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
58102803. Northeast Stone Works, Inc., (P. O. Box 332, Montrose, PA 18801), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Franklin Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres, receiving stream: Snake Creek. Application received: April 13, 2010. Permit issued: June 26, 2012.
5176SM7T. Rock Ridge Stone, Inc., (7295 Kingsley Road, Kingsley, PA 18826), transfer of an existing quarry operation in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County affecting 31.3 acres, receiving stream: Snake Creek. Application received: June 14, 2010. Transfer issued: June 26, 2012.
5176SM7GP104. Rock Ridge Stone, Inc., (7295 Kingsley Road, Kingsley, PA 18826), General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 5176SM7T in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, receiving stream: Snake Creek. Application received: April 5, 2011. Permit issued: June 26, 2012.
58112517. H.L. Robinson Sand and Gravel, Inc., (P. O. Box 121, Candor, NY 13743), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County affecting 10 acres, receiving stream: Tunkhannock Creek. Application received: November 30, 2011. Permit issued: June 28, 2012.
58112517GP104. H.L. Robinson Sand and Gravel, Inc., (P. O. Box 121, Candor, NY 13743), General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 58112517 in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County, receiving stream: Tunkhannock Creek. Application received: November 30, 2011. Permit issued: June 28, 2012.
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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
41124107. Maurer & Scott Sales, Inc. (122 Thomas St., Coopersburg, PA 18036-2100). Blasting for good water impoundment for oilfield located in Cogan House Township, Lycoming County. Permit issued: June 19, 2012. Permit expires: December 31, 2012.
08124134. Maurer & Scott Sales, Inc. (122 Thomas St., Coopersburg, PA 18036-2100). Blasting for gas well pad located in Wilmot Township, Bradford County. Permit issued: June 15, 2012. Permit expires: December 31, 2012.
08124135. Meshoppen Blasting Inc. (Frantz Road, P. O. Box 27, Meshoppen, PA 18630). Blasting for well pad located in Wilmot Township, Bradford County. Permit issued: June 15, 2012. Permit expires: December 31, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
45124002. Silver Valley Drilling & Blasting, (2523 Deer Lane, Saylorsburg, PA 18353), construction blasting at Route 715 NCC New Campus in Pocono Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of June 8, 2013. Permit issued: June 22, 2012.
06124106. Maine Drilling & Blasting, (PO Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Kohl's Department Store in Spring Township, Berks County with an expiration date of June 22, 2013. Permit issued: June 26, 2012.
36124135. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for South Meadows of Wetherbun in Manheim Township, Lancas-ter County with an expiration date of June 30, 2013. Permit issued: June 27, 2012.
58124154. Doug Wathen, LLC, (11934 Fairway Lakes Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33913), construction blasting for Busik Gas Pad in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of June 23, 2013. Permit issued: June 27, 2012.
36124134. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Arlyn Hurst Barn in Clay Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 28, 2012. Permit issued: June 28, 2012.
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 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: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717.705.4802.
E06-672: Russell Doersch, Sunesys, LLC, 202 Titus Avenue, Warrington, Pennsylvania 18976, in Reading City and Wyomissing Borough, Berks County, ACOE Philadelphia District
to: 1) install and maintain one fiber optic cable supported on existing single poles with a normal span of 145.0 feet and an underclearance of 35.0 feet beginning at the west bank of the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°21`2.80", Longitude: -75°56`36.37") and terminating at the east bank of the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°21`1.63", Longitude: -75°56`35.19"). The project is located on the north side of the Schuylkill Avenue Bridge (Reading, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 21`1.71", Longitude: -75°56`36.82") in Reading City, Berks County; 2) install and maintain one fiber optic cable supported on exiting single poles with a normal span of 158.0 feet and an underclearance of 19.0 feet beginning at the west bank of the Tulpehocken Creek (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°21`11.59", Longitude: -75°57`33.76") and terminating at the east bank of the Tulpehocken Creek (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°21`12.66", Longitude: -75°57` 32.26"), all for the purpose of allowing greater access to the fiber optic network. The project is located 826.0 feet north of the Warren Street Bypass (Wyomissing, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40°21`12.66", Longitude: -75°57` 32.26") in Reading City and Wyomissing Borough.
The following activities are also proposed and are eligible for a waiver of permit requirements under Chapter 105, Section 105.12(a)(3): the installation and maintenance of a fiber optic aerial line crossing of: 1) an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.5391°N; Longitude: -75.9771°W); 2) an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.5300°N; Longitude: -75.9764°W); 3) an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.5079°N; Longitude: -75.9692°W); 4) Pigeon Creek (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4949°N; Longitude: -75.9690°W); 5) an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4881°N; Longitude: -75.9674°W); 6) an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4845°N; Longitude: -75.9669°W); 7) an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4638°N; Longitude: -75.9734°W); 8) an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4569°N; Longitude: -75.9753°W); 9) an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4446°N; Longitude: -75.9559°W); 10) Maiden Creek (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4323°N; Longitude: -75.9387°W); 11) an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4490°N; Longitude: -75.9138°W); 12) Willow Creek (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4403°N; Longitude: -75.9065°W); 13) Laurel Run (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4025°N; Longitude: -75.9276°W); 14) an unnamed tributary to Laurel Run (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.3965°N; Longitude: -75.9274°W); 15) an unnamed tributary to Laurel Run (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.3913°N; Longitude: -75.9275°W); 16) Bernhart Creek (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.3716°N; Longitude: -75.9202°W); 17) an unnamed tributary to Moselem Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.4968°N; Longitude: -75.8052°W); 18) an unnamed tributary to Moselem Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.5043°N; Longitude: -75.7928°W); 19) an unnamed tributary to Moselem Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.5053°N; Longitude: -75.7911°W); 20) Sacony Creek (TSF) (Latitude: 40.5207°N; Longitude: -75.7778°W); 21) an unnamed tributary to Sacony Creek (CWF) (Latitude: 40.5179°N; Longitude: -75.7500°W); 22) an unnamed tributary to Sacony Creek (CWF) (Latitude: 40.5388°N; Longitude: -75.7218°W); 23) Schaefer Run (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.5431°N; Longitude: -75.6863°W); 24) Toad Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.5103°N; Longitude: -75.6669°W); 25) an unnamed tributary to Toad Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.5093°N; Longitude: -75.6666°W); 26) Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.4931°N; Longitude: -75.6469°W); 27) an unnamed tributary to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.4900°N; Longitude: -75.6337°W); 28) an unnamed tributary to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.4904°N; Longitude: -75.6327°W); 29) an unnamed tributary to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.4912°N; Longitude: -75.6304°W); 30) Swabia Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.4914°N; Longitude: -75.6174°W); 31) an unnamed tributary to Swabia Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.4811°N; Longitude: -75.6173°W); 32) an unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.4707°N; Longitude: -75.6058°W); 33) Perkiomen Creek (TSF) (Latitude: 40.4575°N; Longitude: -75.5881°W); 34) an unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek (TSF) (Latitude: 40.4594°N; Longitude: -75.5707°W); 35) Perkiomen Creek (HQ-CWF) (Latitude: 40.4499°N; Longitude: -75.5545°W); and 36) palustrine emergent wetlands (Latitude: 40.4905°N; Longitude: -75.6323°W); 37) palustrine emergent wetlands (Latitude: 40.4588°N; Longitude: -75.5697°W); in the cities of Berkley and Dauberville; in the Boroughs of Hamburg, Leesport, Shoemakersville, and Wyomissing, and in the Townships of Hereford, Longswamp, Maiden Creek, Muhlenberg, and Richmond, Berks County.
E67-894: James Leaman, Codorus Creek Watershed Association, PO Box 2881, York, Pennsylvania 17405, in York Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District
To: 1) remove an existing structure, 2) construct and maintain three 15.0-foot x 50.0-foot cattle crossings, 3) regrade 601.0 linear feet of stream bank with rock toe protection, 4) regrade 1,470.0 linear feet of stream bank with log toe protection, 5) install and maintain 19 log vanes and 4 cross rock vanes, 6) relocate approximately 710.0 linear feet of stream, and 7) install and maintain 6,000.0 feet of streambank fencing, all for the purpose of restoring and stabilizing 2,100.0 feet of Barshinger Creek (CWF, MF). A total of 0.06 acre of wetland will be temporarily impacted and 0.12 acre of wetland will be permanently impacted by the project. The permittee is required to provide a minimum of 0.12 acre of replacement wetland. The project is located on a reach of stream located at 720 Arbor Drive, Dallastown, Pennsylvania (York, PA Quadrangle; N: 1.0 inches, W: 1.5 inches; Latitude: 39°52`41.08", Longitude: -76°37`59.91") in York Township, York County.
E67-897: Patricia Phillips, Liberty Property Limited Partnership, 74 West Broad Street, Suite 530 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018, in Fairview Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District
To: 1) install and maintain a 256.0-foot long by 12.0-foot wide temporary wetland crossing utilizing timber matting; and 2) remove and restore sloughed fill, impacting approximately 0.3 acre of exceptional value PEM wetland; all for the purpose of slope stabilization in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to Fishing Creek (CWF, MF). The project is located at 600 Industrial Drive, Lewisberry, Pennsylvania 17339 (Steelton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40°10`23", Longitude: -76°50`32") in Fairview Township, York County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E49-319. Lower Mahanoy Township Municipal Authority, 132 River Road, Dalmatia, PA 17017-9501. Dalmatia Creek Grinder Pump Platform, in Lower Mahanoy, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Dalmatia, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40-39-25.2; Longitude: 76-53-59.2).
To construct, operate and maintain an elevated platform to support the control panel for the Dalmatia Creek grinder Pump Station. The platform shall be elevated 8 feet in the air and will consist of a 10 foot by 8 foot wood frame supported by four 6 inch by 6 inch posts. Each support post will be attached to existing concrete pilings that are secured below grade. This project is located 120 feet downstream and 55 feet north of the existing SR 147 bridge over Dalmatia Creek.
E49-320. Sheldon and Judith Winnick, 900 Greenough St., Sunbury, PA 17801. Winnick Cottage Raising in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Danville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40-52-52.66; Longitude: 76-30-17.92).
To construct, operate and maintain 6 concrete piers to support the raising of a cottage structure on the existing footprint in the floodplain of Roaring Creek. Three additional concrete piers will be installed to support the deck and stair structures for the entrance of the property. The structures first floor elevating shall be a minimum of 18 inches above elevation of 605.0 feet. The cottage is 18 feet wide and 40 feet long. This property is located at 151 Reeders Grove Road, Elysburg, PA. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E53-432. AES Fox Hill Wind, LLC, 86 Baltimore Street-Suite 300, Cumberland, MD 21502-3027. AES Fox Hill Wind Energy Project in Hector and Ulysses Townships, Potter County, ACOE Baltimore District (Brookland, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 52` 10.73"; Longitude: 77° 45` 02.37").
AES Fox Hill Wind LLC proposes to construct, operate and maintain a permanent enclosure of Cushing Hollow Run and aerial collector system crossings of four tributaries and five wetlands needed for a phased wind turbine energy project. The enclosure is for a permanent access road and shall be constructed with a plastic culvert pipe having a minimum diameter of 36-inches and maximum length of 166-feet. The single line aerial collector crossings shall span over all streams and wetlands to avoid permanent impacts and mitigation. Since Cushing Hollow is a wild trout fishery, no construction or future repair work shall be performed in or along the stream channel between October 1 and December 31 without obtaining prior written approval from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The project is located along the eastern right-of-way of SR 1001 approximately 0.8-mile South of Ulysses Township Road T-453 and SR 1001 intersection.
E53-443. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 1924 Daisy Street Extension, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 0872, Section A02 Bridge Replacement over Freeman Run in Portage Township, Potter County, ACOE Baltimore District (Wharton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 36` 02"; Longitude 78° 03` 51").
The applicant proposes to remove the existing bridge structure, construct, operate and maintain a new single span bridge approximately 260 Ft. upstream. The existing structure is a single span steel I-beam bridge with a 52.39 Ft. span, 74° skew, 3.47 Ft. underclearance and a low chord elevation of 1219.84 Ft. The proposed structure is a single span concrete T-beam bridge on integral abutments with a 72.620 Ft. span, 50° skew, 7.56 Ft. underclearance and a low chord elevation of 1221.92 Ft. The proposed bridge structure will be located approximately 260 Ft. upstream to realign the roadway for public safety. The project proposes to temporarily impact 0.06 acre and permanently impact 0.09 acre of wetland. The wetland impacts will be mitigated onsite with 0.28 acre of proposed wetlands. The project will also improve the intersection with T-511. Freeman Run is classified as a High Quality-Cold Water Fishery. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
E25-745, Arneman Place Limited Partnership, Suite 100, 229 Huber Village Boulevard, Westerville, OH 43081, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Erie North, PA Quadrangle N: 42°, 09`, 11.4"; W: -80°, 00`, 19.8") in Harborcreek Township, Erie County
to permanently fill 0.92 acre of palustrine emergent/scrub shrub wetlands and temporarily impact 0.08 acre of palustrine forested wetlands within the watershed of Fivemile Creek (CWF, MF) for the construction of a housing development and associated infrastructure at a point approximately 600 feet northeast of the Iroquois Avenue and Nagle Road intersection. The Permittee will mitigate for the wetland impacts by constructing 1.01 acres of on-site replacement wetlands.
E27-085, Sunesys LLC, 185 Titus Avenue, Warrington, PA 18976. Allegheny River Crossing, in Tionesta Township, Forest County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Thornhurst, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 29`, 42.679"; W: 79°, 27`, 37.711").
to install and maintain a 503` aerial Fiber Optic Communication Line crossing of the Allegheny River attached to existing power poles and setting 298` north/upstream of the US Route 32 bridge.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0134
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Patrick Myers, Jr.
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford County
Township(s) Wilmot Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Foster Branch Sugar Run Creek, Trib. 29517 to Sugar Run (Both CWF), Wysox—Wyalusing Creeks Watershed;
Secondary: Sugar Run Creek (CWF)ESCGP-1 # ESG11-131-0030 (04)
Applicant Name Chief Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Nicholas Bryan
Address 999 North Loyalsock Avenue, Suite G
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Wyoming and Luzerne Counties
Township(s) Lemon, Washington, Tunkhannock, Eaton, Monroe and Dallas Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Toby Creek, Trout Brook, Newton Run, Susquehanna River, Swale Brook, Kern Glen Creek, Taques Creek, Billings Mill Brook, and Meshoppen Creek (All CWF/MF), Leonard Creek, Bowman Creek, Roaring Run, Hollow Creek, Benson Hollow (All HQ-CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0131
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Patrick Myers, Jr.
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford County
Township(s) Rome and Litchfield Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Susquehanna River Watershed—Trib. 30133 to Bullard Creek, Trib 30124 to Bullard Creek (Both CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0132
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Patrick Myers, Jr.
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford County
Township(s) Asylum Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT Trib. To Durell Creek (WWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-015-0306 (01)
Applicant Name Southwestern Energy Production
Company
Contact Person Dave Sweeley
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Bradford County
Township(s) Herrick Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Cold Creek (WWF);
Secondary: Wyalusing Creek (WWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0128
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 101 North Main Street
City, State, Zip Athens, PA 18810
County Bradford County
Township(s) North Towanda and Ulster Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Sugar Run, Susquehanna River, Browns Creek, Hemlock Run (All WWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ES12-081-0011 (01)
Applicant Name Anadarko Marcellus Midstream, LLC
Contact Person Nathan S. Bennett
Address 33 West Third Street, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Pine and Cogan House Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Bear Run, Blockhouse Creek, Little Pine Creek (All EV/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0133
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Patrick Myers, Jr.
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford County
Township(s) Albany Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) South Branch Towanda Creek, Tribs. 30307 and 30308 to South Branch Towanda Creek, 4 UNTs to the South Branch Towanda Creek (CWF). Towanda Creek Watershed;
Secondary: South Branch Towanda Creek (CWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-115-0143 (01)
Applicant Name Laser Northeast Gathering
Contact Person Kevin Marion
Address 1212 South Abington Road
City, State, Zip Clarks Summit, PA 18411
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Dimock Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) West Branch Meshoppen Creek (CWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-081-0077
Applicant Name Chief Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Nicholas Bryan
Address 999 North Loyalsock Ave. Suite G
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Franklin Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Big Run (CWF/ MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-115-0157 (01)
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Patrick Myers, Jr.
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Rush Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Deer Lick Creek, UNT to Deer Lick Creek (Both CWF), Wyalusing Creek (WWF) Wysox—Wyalusing Creeks Watershed;
Secondary: Wyalusing Creek (WWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0042 (01)
Applicant Name Angelina Gathering Company, LLC
Contact Person Danny Spaulding
Address 2350 North Sam Houston Pkwy E., Suite 125
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77032
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Lenox and Clifford Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Tunkhannock Creek, UNT to Tunkhannock Creek including Round Pond (CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESG12-015-0104
Applicant Name Chief Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Nicholas Bryan
Address 999 North Loyalsock Ave. Suite G
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Bradford County
Township(s) Burlington, Franklin & Leroy Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Towanda Creek (CWF/MF), Towanda Creek (TSF/MF), North Branch Towanda Creek (CWF/MF), UNT to Preacher Brook (CWF/MF) and Preacher Brook (CWF/ MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0099
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Company, LLC
Contact Person Tom Page
Address 1605 Coraopolis Heights Road
City, State, Zip Coraopolis, PA 15108-4310
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Bridgewater Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Snake Creek/Upper Susquehanna—New York Watersheds
(other)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0100
Applicant Name Susquehanna Gathering Company 1, LLC
Contact Person John Miller
Address 1299 Oliver Road, P. O. Box 839
City, State, Zip New Milford, PA 18834
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) New Milford Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Salt Lick Creek Watershed, UNT Wellmans Creek Water shed (HQ)ESCGP-1 # ESX09-117-0007 (01)
Applicant Name NFG Midstream Covington, LLC
Contact Person Bruce Clark
Address P. O. Box 2081
City, State, Zip Erie, PA 16512
County Tioga County
Township(s) Bloss Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Tioga River Watershed, Boone Run (other)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-117-0036 (02)
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person H. James Sewell
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Tioga County
Township(s) Richmond and Sullivan Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Mill Creek, Kelly Creek, UNT to Tioga River (All CWF/MF), Mad Run, UNT to Mad Run (All TSF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESG11-081-0140 (02)
Applicant Name Chief Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Nicholas Bryan
Address 999 North Loyalsock Avenue, Suite 3
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Lycoming and Sullivan Counties
Township(s) Shrewsbury Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Lick Run (CWF/ MF), UNT to Lick Run, Lake Run, UNT to Lake Run, UNT to Rock Run (HQ-CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0078
Applicant Name WPX Energy Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person David Freudenrich
Address 6000 Town Center Blvd. Suite 300
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317-5834
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Silver Lake Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Fall Brook / Silver Creek Watershed, UNT to Fall Brook /Silver Creek Watershed (EV-CWF/MF);
Secondary: Snake Creek, Susquehanna River)
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
ESCGP -1 No. Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/Use1612802 Abarta Oil & Gas Inc
1000 Gamma Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15238-2926Clarion Piney Township Mineral Run CWF
Piney Creek CWF
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335
ESCGP-1 #ESX12-019-0142-Saxonburg Waterline
Applicant XTO Energy
Contact Melissa Breitenbach
Address 502 Keystone Drive
City Warrendale State PA Zip Code 15086
County Butler Township(s) Jefferson(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Thorn CreekESCGP-1 #ESX12-053-0030-Owls Nest Pad Z
Applicant Seneca Resources
Contact Michael Clinger
Address 51 Zents Blvd
City Brookville State PA Zip Code 15825
County Forest Township(s) Jenks(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Bank Run; Spring Creek; UNT to Hunter CreekESCGP-1 #ESX12-019-0141—Forward Township
Compressor Station
Applicant Mountain Gathering
Contact Dewey Chalos
Address 810 Houston Street
City Fort Worth State TX Zip Code 76102
County Butler Township(s) Connoquenessing and
Forward(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Unnamed Tribu tary to Connoquenessing Creek / Connoquenessing
CreekESCGP-1 #ESX12-047-0044—Mountain Club Gas Well
Applicant EQT Production
Contact Todd Klaner
Address 455 Racetrack Road
City Washington State PA Zip Code 15301
County Elk Township(s) Benezette(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) (2) Unnamed Tributaries to Bearwallow Hollow—CWF; Bearwallow Hollow—CWF; Johnson Run—CWF; (1) Unnamed Tributary to Mix Run—EV; Spike Hollow—EV; Mix Run—EV; Sullivan Run—HQ-WWF; Sinnemahoning Creek WatershedESCGP-1 #ESX12-073-0018-Patterson Compressor Site
Applicant Swepi LP
Contact James Sewell
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City Warrendale State PA Zip Code 15086
County Lawrence Township(s) Little Beaver(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Beaverdam Run, UNT to Jenkins RunESCGP-1 #ESX12-073-0016—Utica #1 Facility Pad
Applicant Hilcorp Energy Company
Contact Chad England
Address 1201 Louisiana Street
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Lawrence Township(s) North Beaver(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Unnamed Trib of Mahoning River / Mahoning River Basin in PA—
WWFESCGP-1 #ESX12-085-0004-Delaware-McCullough Well Pad and Impoundment
Applicant Hilcorp Energy Company
Contact Stephanie McMurray
Address 1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 1400
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Mercer Township(s) Delaware(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to the Shenango River (WWF)ESCGP-1 #ESX12-019-0144-Lamperski Centralized Freshwater Impoundment
Applicant RE Gas Development
Contact P. S. Verna
Address 476 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 300
City State College State PA Zip Code 16801
County Butler Township(s) Forward(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Connoqueness ing Creek (WWF)ESCGP-1 #ESX12-019-0145-Jefferson Compressor Tie In Pipeline
Applicant Dewey Chalos
Contact Mountain Gathering LLC
Address 810 Houston Street
City Fort Worth State TX Zip Code 76102
County Butler Township(s) Jefferson(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Thorn CreekESCGP-1 #ESX12-131-0013—Allam 1H Pad
Applicant Halcon Operating Co. Inc.
Contact Mark Mize
Address 1000 Louisiana Street
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Venango Township(s) Frenchcreek(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Sandy Creek CWF, Sandy Creek—WWFESCGP-1 #ESX11-019-0066A-Lamperski Well Pad
Applicant RE Gas Development
Contact P. S. Verna
Address 476 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 300
City State College State PA Zip Code 16801
County Butler Township(s) Forward(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Connoqueness ing Creek (WWF)ESCGP-1 #ESX12-031-0031—Radaker B 1.9 MG
Impountment ESCGP-1
Applicant Northeast Natural Energy
Contact Brett Loflin
Address 707 Virginia Street East, Suite 1400
City Charleston State WV Zip Code 25301
County Clarion Township(s) Porter & Toby(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Tributary 48103 to Wildcat Run (CWF)ESCGP-1 #ESX11-053-0018A—Hartary Oil Lease
Applicant Devonian Resources Inc
Contact Joe Thompson
Address P. O. Box 329
City Pleasantville State PA Zip Code 16341
County Forest Township(s) Harmony(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Pithole Creek, German Run, West Hickory Creek and Fleming Run (CWF)/Allegheny River
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice of Suspension of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania
In the Matter of Kevin Shaner On May 22, 2012, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department), under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act (63 P. S. §§ 2001—2014) and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code § 240.203(b), suspended Kevin Shaner's certification to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania. The Department suspended Mr. Shaner's radon mitigation individual certification #2547 for his failure to submit the required 45-day reporting and late reporting fee in violation of 25 Pa. Code § 240.303(a), 25 Pa. Code Ch. 240 Appendix A, and 25 Pa. Code § 240.203(a)(3). Copies of Mr. Shaner's Suspension are available from Kelley Oberdick, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Market Street, 13th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, (717) 783-3594.
Name
Kevin ShanerAddress
243 Linfield Trappe Road
Limerick, PA 19468-1620Type of Radon Certification
Mitigation individual
Notice of Public Meeting and Public
Hearing Concerning Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit and NPDES Construction Permit for Transcontinental Gas Pipe
Line Corporation (Transco)
Stream Crossings at East Branch of Brandywine Creek and Ludwig's Run Summary: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) is accepting comments on the Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit and NPDES Construction Permit Amendments filed with the Department by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) for three remaining stream crossings and the earth disturbance activities associated with its Sentinel Expansion-Downingtown Replacement Project located in East Brandywine and East Caln Townships, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Notice of receipt of the application for, and a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions, for amendment of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) Construction Permit No. PAI011508064A-1 was published on April 28, 2012. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code 92a.32(d) the stormwater discharges associated with this project are proposed to be managed in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. Receipt of the application for amendment of Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit E15-780 was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on May 5, 2012. PADEP is accepting public comments regarding the permit amendment applications for these projects until August 14, 2012.
The Department recognizes the public interest in these applications and will hold a public meeting and hearing to accept comments on August 14, 2012.
Prior to the meeting and hearing, the applications and related documents can be reviewed at DEP's Southeast Regional Office, 2 E. Main St., Norristown, PA 19401 by making an appointment with its Records Management Section at 484-250-5910. The above documents are also available at the Downingtown Library, 330 E. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335.
Meeting and Hearing Information: The public meeting and hearing will take place on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Sykes Student Union Building, West Chester University, 110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA 19383. The public hearing will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Prior to the hearing, an informational meeting will be held at the same location from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Written comments will also be accepted prior to the hearing, and until the close of the hearing on August 14, 2012. The sole purpose of the hearing is to provide members of the public with an opportunity to present oral testimony on the proposed crossings of the East Branch of Brandywine Creek and Ludwig's Run. In order to give everyone who wishes to testify the opportunity to do so at the public hearing, the following procedures will be in effect:
Everyone must register to testify. Registrations to present oral testimony will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing and will continue until the hearing is closed. Anyone who would like to present comments at the hearing may register in advance with DEP Community Relations Supervisor Deborah Fries at (484) 250-5808 or by email at defries@pa.gov. Speakers will be called in roughly, but not exactly, the order in which they registered.
Testimony will be limited to 5 minutes. To allow everyone who wishes to speak an opportunity to do so, oral testimony will be limited to five minutes. Speakers will not be permitted to cede their time to others; however, after everyone who wishes to speak has had a chance to do so, the hearing officer may accept requests to supplement earlier remarks. A court stenographer will capture all verbal comments for the public record. Individuals may submit written comments either at the hearing or via email, fax, US mail, delivery service, or hand delivery by August 14, 2012.
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to attend the hearing should contact Ms. Deborah Fries directly at 484-250-5808 or through the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) at 711, to discuss how the Department can accommodate your needs.
To Submit Comments: Written comments to PA DEP may be submitted at the hearing and may also be sent to the attention of Waterways and Wetlands Regional Program Manager by US mail or delivery service to PADEP, Southeast Regional Office, Water Management, 2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401 or by fax to 484-250-5971. Regardless of the method of submission, all comments should include the name, affiliation (if any) and address of the commenter and the subject line ''Public Comment—Transco.''
For Further Information Contact: For questions about the proposed permit actions or about the upcoming hearing, please contact Ms. Zahra Nucci at 484-250-5171 or Mr. Domenic Rocco at 484-250-5174.
Environmental Good Samaritan Project Proposal Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
The Environmental Good Samaritan Act, 27 Pa.C.S. §§ 8001—8114, provides certain protections and immunities from civil liability for landowners and persons who voluntarily undertake reclamation and abatement projects to address land and water adversely affected by mining or oil or gas extraction or exploration for natural resources and left in an unreclaimed condition or left discharging water pollution. In order for landowners and persons to qualify for immunity, the projects must be approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (''Department'').
The following project proposals have been received by the Department. A copy of the proposals is available for inspection at the Knox District Mining Office, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232.
Written comments or objections may be submitted by any person or any office or head of any federal, state, or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the proposal identification number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department of the basis of the comment or objection and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
EGS24003. Clean Streams Foundation, Inc. (520 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507) Project to improve the water quality and aquatic habitat of Dents Run, restore the natural stream connectivity, and restore the overall aquatic, riparian and terrestrial ecosystem structure throughout the Dents Run Watershed in Benezette Township, Elk County. Receiving streams: Porcupine Hollow to Dents Run, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Project proposal received: May 29, 2012.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 12-1311. Filed for public inspection July 13, 2012, 9:00 a.m.]
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