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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 Southeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
E09-946. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, 100 Penn Square East, Wanamaker Building, Philadelphia, PA 19002, Upper Southampton Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia district.
To restore and realign and maintain approximately 1,300 linear feet of Southampton Creek by utilizing fluvial geomorphology based stream restoration techniques. This work includes log vanes, mud sills, and rock cross vanes.
The project starts at the intersection of Street and Davisville Roads, and terminates at Steam Boat Drive (Hatboro, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 4.00 inches; W: 3:00 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [33 U.S.C.A. 1341(a)].
E15-826. Anselma Crossing, L.P., 2323 Chester Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425, West Pikeland Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the construction of the proposed development in the floodway of Pickering Creek (HQ-TSF):
1. To place fill-in approximately 1,885 square feet of the floodway associated with the construction of the proposed building No. 1.
2. To grade within floodway associated with the construction of approximately 20-foot wide, 290-foot long section of the of proposed roadway access.
3. To install and maintain a various utility pipes within the floodway.
4. To construct and maintain a 24-inch water main across Pickering Creek.
5. To modify and extend the existing 30-inch culvert associated with access road widening.
6. To construct and maintain an outfall structure located at the northern end of the property.
The project will permanently impact approximately 20 linear feet of stream. The site is located approximately 1,526 feet southwest of the intersection of Byers and Conestoga Roads in West Pikeland Township, Chester County (Malvern, PA, USGS Quadrangle N:15.20 inches; W:2.5 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [33 U.S.C.A. 1341(a)].
E15-830. Easttown Municipal Authority, 566 Beaumont Road, Devon, PA 19333, Easttown Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing Berwyn pump station and to construct and maintain the new pump station approximately 20 feet east of the existing location, in and along the 100-year floodplain of an unnamed tributary to Darby Creek (CWF-MF).
The site is located approximately 180 feet west of the intersection of Sugartown (S.R. 2026) and Church (S.R. 2028) Roads (Valley Forge, PA, USGS Quadrangle N: 6.00 inches, W: 8 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [33 U.S.C.A. 1341(a)].
E15-831. Phoenixville Borough, 140 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Phoenixville Borough, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing office buildings and to construct and maintain the proposed Phoenixville Borough Hall in the floodplain of French Creek. This work includes construction and maintenance of a stormwater management facility. The site is located approximately in the northwest intersection of Bridge Street (S.R. 113) and Taylor Alley (Phoenixville, PA, USGS Quadrangle N: 1.5 inches, W: 3.00 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [33 U.S.C.A. 1341(a)].
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 # ESX12-113-0027
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 101 North Main Street
City, State, Zip Athens, PA 18810
County Sullivan County
Township(s) Cherry
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Lick Creek Wa tershed (EV), UNT to Little Loyalsock Creek Watershed (EV);
Secondary: Loyalsock Creek Watershed (EV)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0122
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Company, LLC
Contact Person Tom Page
Address 1605 Coraopolis Heights Road
City, State, Zip Moon Township, PA 15108
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Bridgewater Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Trib 29450 to Meshoppen Creek, UNTs to Trib 29452 to Meshoppen Creek, Trib 29450 to Meshoppen Creek, Trib 29452 to Meshoppen Creek, Meshoppen Creek (All CWF, MF), Trib 29874 to Pettis Creek (WWF, MF);
Secondary: Pettis Creek (WWF, MF), Meshoppen Creek (CWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0082
Applicant Name WPX Energy Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person David Freudenrich
Address 6000 Town Center Blvd., Suite 300
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Choconut and Silver Lake Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Two UNTs to Choconut Creek; Choconut Creek Watershed, Choconut Creek/Susquehanna River Watershed (WWF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0111
Applicant Name Talisman Energy USA, Inc.
Contact Person Tracy Gregory
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Susquehanna and Bradford Counties
Township(s) Rush and Pike Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Gaylord Creek (CWF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-113-0029
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Patrick Myers, Jr.
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Sullivan County
Township(s) Elkland Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Drains to: Trib. 20100 to Blackwater Run (EV), Bribs 20175 and 20176 to Mill Creek (EV), Loyalsock Creek Watershed, (EV);
Secondary: Blackwater Run (EV) and Mill Creek (EV)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0153
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) Overton Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to the Level Branch (EV/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0152
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) Burlington Borough, Burlington Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Wallace Run (WWF, MF) and Tomjack Creek (TSF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0151
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) Wilmot Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Panther Lick Creek, which is trib. to Sugar Run Creek (CWF/ MF);
Secondary: Sugar Run Creek (CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0143
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) Wyalusing Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Susquehanna River (CWF) and UNTs to Wyalusing Creek (WWF);
Secondary: Susquehanna River (CWF) and Wyalusing Creek (WWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-015-0309 (01)
Applicant Name Talisman Energy USA, Inc.
Contact Person Tracy Gregory
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford County
Township(s) Orwell and Windham Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib to Wysox Creek (CWF,MF), Trout Stream (CWF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0150
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) Herrick, Standing Stone, Wysox and Wyalus ing Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Susquehanna River, UNT to Susquehanna River, Brewer Creek, UNT to Brewer Creek, Vought Creek, Kings Creek, Rum merfield Creek, Trib 29971, 29979, 29980, and 29978 to Rummerfield Creek, Trib 30050 to Wysox Creek, Bill ings Creek, UNT to Billings Creek, UNT to Camp Creek, UNT to Wyalusing Creek (All WWF, MF);
Secondary: Susquehanna River WatershedESCGP-1 # ESX12-081-0095
Applicant Name Anadarko E&P Company, LP
Contact Person Nathan Bennett
Address 33 W. Third Street, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Cascade Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to East Branch Wallis Run/East Branch Wallis Run, UNT to Engle Run/Engle Run (EV)ESCGP-1 # ESG12-015-0129
Applicant Name Chief Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Nicholas Bryan
Address 999 North Loyalsock Avenue, Suite 3
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Bradford County
Township(s) Burlington Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Bailey Run (WWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX11-015-0174 (01)
Applicant Name Angelina Gathering Company, LLC
Contact Person Danny Spaulding
Address 2350 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Suite 125
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77032
County Bradford County
Township(s) Herrick Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Rum mersfield Creek (WWF/MF)
ESCGP-1 # ESXX12-115-0107
Applicant Name WPX Energy Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person David Freudenrich
Address 6000 Town Center Blvd., Suite 300
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Silver Lake Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT Fall Brook (Other/EV);
Secondary: Silver CreekESCGP-1 # ESX12-081-0045 (01)
Applicant Name PVR Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Kevin Roberts
Address 25 W. Third Street, 100 Penn Tower, Suite 201-202
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Fairfield Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Mill Creek East (HQ)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-081-0043 (01)
Applicant Name PVR Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Kevin Roberts
Address 25 W. Third Street, 100 Penn Tower, Suite 201-202
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Fairfield and Upper Fairfield Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Mill Creek East (HQ)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-131-0015
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 101 North Main Street
City, State, Zip Athens, PA 18810
County Wyoming County
Township(s) Mehoopany Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Susquehanna River (WWF, MF)ESCGP-1 # ESG12-115-0061
Applicant Name Susquehanna Gathering Company, LLC
Contact Person John Miller
Address 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 Wellman's Creek (HQ-Other);
Secondary: Wellman's Creek Trib to Salt Lick CreekESCGP-1 # ESX12-081-0099
Applicant Name Anadarko E&P Company, LP
Contact Person Nathan Bennett
Address 33 W. Third Street, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Cogan House Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Birch Run (HQ/ CWF), UNT to Hoagland Run (HQ/CWF);
Secondary: Susquehanna River/Lycoming CreekESCGP-1 # ESX11-115-0172 (02)
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Company, LLC
Contact Person Kristy Flavin
Address 1605 Coraopolis Heights Road
City, State, Zip Moon Township, PA 15108-4310
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Springville Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Thomas, North Branch of Meshoppen, and Meshoppen Creeks, Includ ing UNTs to those creeks/Tunkhannock Watershed (other)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-081-0097
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person H. James Sewell
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Lycoming County
Township(s) McIntyre Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Red Run (CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0070
Applicant Name Southwestern Energy Production Com pany
Contact Person Dave Sweeley
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) New Milford Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Nine Partners Creek (CWF/MF);
Secondary: Tunkhannock CreekESCGP-1 # ESX12-225-0125
Applicant Name Southwestern Energy Production Com pany
Contact Person Dave Sweeley
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Oakland Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Lewis Creek (CWF), Deacon Brook (CWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0124
Applicant Name Southwestern Energy Production Com pany
Contact Person Dave Sweeley
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) New Milford Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Salt Lick Creek (HQ/CWF);
Secondary: Susquehanna River (WWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-081-0096
Applicant Name NFG Midstream Trout Run LLC
Contact Person Duane Wassum
Address 6363 Main Street
City, State, Zip Williamsville, NY 14221
County Lycoming County
Township(s) McIntyre & Lewis Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Lower West Branch Susquehanna Watershed, Grays Run, Splash Dam Run, Bartoff Hollow, Darr Hollow, Trib. 20652 to Lycoming Creek, Trib 20701 to Heylmum Run (HQ);
Secondary: Lower Susquehanna PennsESCGP-1 # ESX12-115-0110
Applicant Name Susquehanna Gathering Company, LLC
Contact Person John Miller
Address P. O. Box 839
City, State, Zip New Milford, PA 18834
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Jackson and Thompson Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Canawacta Creek (CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESG11-131-0027 (01)
Applicant Name PVR NEPA Gas Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Nicholas Bryan
Address 999 Loyalsock Ave. Suite G
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties
Township(s) Nicholson and Lathrop Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Field Brook, UNT to Field Brook (Both CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-015-0156
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) Wyalusing Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Wyalus ing Creek, UNT to Wyalusing Creek (Both CWF);
Secondary: Wyalusing Creek (CWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX12-033-0020
Applicant Name Campbell Oil & Gas, Inc.
Contact Person Erik Wood
Address P. O. Box 278
City, State, Zip Indiana, PA 15701
County Clearfield County
Township(s) Bigler and Knox Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Pine Run and UNT (EV), Lost Run and UNT (CWF), Potts Run (CWF);
Secondary: Clearfield Creek (WWF)Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335
ESCGP-1 #ESX12-019-0146-Rape Gas Well
Applicant RE Gas Development
Contact Michael Endler
Address 310 Seven Fields Blvd, Suite 151
City Seven Fields State PA Zip Code 16046
County Butler Township(s) Forward(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT's to Con noquenessing Creek-WWF, Slippery Rock Creek Water shedESCGP-1 #ESX12-123-0018-WT 2921
Applicant Swepi LP
Contact James Sewell
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City Warrendale State PA Zip Code 15086
County Warren Township(s) Mead(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Ward Run(CWF-MF)Southwest Region: Oil & Gas Program Mgr. 400 Waterfront Dr. Pittsburgh PA
6/28/12
ESCGP-1 No: ESX12-125-0077
Applicant Name: RICE DRILLING B LLC
Contact Person MS TONYA R WINKLER
Address: 171 HILLPOINTE DRIVE SUITE 301
City: CANONSBURG State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: WASHINGTON Township: WEST PIKE RUN
Receiving Stream (s) And Classifications: UT 49984 TO UT 96332 TO PIKE RUN; OTHER6/13/12
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX12-125-0072
Applicant Name: MARKWEST LIBERTY MIDSTREAM & RESOURCES LLC
Contact Person: MR RICHARD A LOWRY
Address: 824 MORGANZA ROAD
City: CANONSBURG State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: WASHINGTON Township(s): ROBINSON AND SMITH
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: LITTLE RAC COON RUN AND ROBINSON RUN (WARM WATER FISHES); OTHER4/2/12
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-125-0103 MAJOR REVISION
Applicant Name: MARKWEST LIBERTY MIDSTREAM & RESOURCES LLC
Contact Person: MR RICHARD A LOWRY
Address: 824 MORGANZA ROAD
City: CANONSBURG State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: WASHINGTON Township(s): AMWELL AND MORRIS
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT TO PLEAS ANT VALLEY RUN (TSF), PLEASANT VALLEY RUN (TSF), FORK OF BANE CREEK (TSF), UNTs TO TENMILE CREEK (TSF), TENMILE CREEK (TSF), UNTs TO FORK OF BANE CREEK (TSF), UNT TO SHORT CREEK (TSF) AND BELLS LAKES; OTHER4/30/12
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX12-059-0026
Applicant Name: VANTAGE ENERGY APPALACHIA LLC
Contact Person: MR NICK MONGELLUZZO
Address: 226 ELM DRIVE SUITE 102
City: WAYNESBURG State: PA Zip Code: 15370
County: GREENE Township(s): FRANKLIN
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: 3 UNTs TO SOUTH FORK TENMILE; OTHER5/14/12
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX11-005-0021 MAJOR REVISION
Applicant Name: EQT GATHERING LLC
Contact Person: MR BRIAN M CLAUTO
Address: 455 RACETRACK ROAD
City: WASHINGTON State: PA Zip Code: 15301
COUNTY ARMSTRONG Township(s): KITTANNING
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT TO NORTH BRANCH CHERRY RUN, NORTH BRANCH CHERRY RUN, UNT TO PINE RUN, HORNEY CAMP RUN; SEE ATTACHMENT E FOR STREAM TABLE; OTHER4/23/12
ESCGP-1 No.: ESX12-007-0011
Applicant Name: CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC
Contact Person: MR ERIC W HASKINS
Address: 101 NORTH MAIN STREET
City: ATHENS State: PA Zip Code: 18810
County: BEAVER Township(s): SOUTH BEAVER
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: BRUSH RUN— HQ-CWF; HQ
SPECIAL NOTICES
HAZARDOUS SITES CLEAN-UP
UNDER THE ACT OF
OCTOBER 18, 1988
Notice of Interim Response
Spangler Site
Jenner Township, Somerset CountyThe Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (''Department''), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act, 35 P. S. Section 6020.101 et. seq. (''HSCA''), is proposing to initiate an interim response at the Spangler Site (''Site''). This response is being initiated pursuant to Sections 501(a), and 501(g) of the HSCA, 35 P. S. §§ 6020.501(a) and 6020.501(g).
The Site is located on Spangler Road in Jenner Township, Somerset County, and consists of areas where containers of petroleum products, home heating oil and gasoline are stored. On January 26, 2012, as a result of a leak from one or more containers, a fuel oil spill occurred at 494 Spangler Road. At that time, local firefighters and Somerset County Hazmat constructed a shallow containment trench, underflow dams, and deployed booms and pads, to contain the heating oil and minimize further release into a nearby stream and wetland. Soil impacted by the fuel oil spill remains on the Site and numerous containers of fuel oil and gasoline continue to be stored on the Site. Some of the remaining containers on the Site may be leaking and are not suitable for storage of oil and gasoline. Past leaking and /or spilling is visible around some of the containers.
The current and/or potential threat from the Site to human health or welfare is direct contact with the oil and gasoline, and the potential for fire and/or explosion due to the flammable nature of the material, and contamination of groundwater. The Site is within a few feet of Spangler Road and access is unrestricted. The potential for vandalism and trespasser's contact with the material is present.
The current and/or potential threat that could adversely affect the environment is contamination of the soil, groundwater, and surface water from releases from the open and/or damaged containers. Moreover, a release has occurred and continues to occur from this Site. Soil is contaminated and surface water has been impacted. Without a cleanup of this Site, the release will continue and can only increase as the containers continue to deteriorate.
The Department considered the following three alternatives to address the spilled petroleum products at the Site: (Alternative 1) taking no action; (Alternative 2) find the ruptured tank and any other leaking tanks, remove remaining liquid from these tanks, and excavate impacted soil; and (Alternative 3) remove and properly dispose/recycle all liquid petroleum products, containers, and any other hazardous waste found at the Site. Excavate soil and/or other material impacted by the release and properly dispose.
The Department proposes Alternative 3 because it complies with the applicable, relevant, and appropriate requirements.
This notice is being provided under Section 506(b) of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act. The Administrative Record, which contains information forming the basis of the Department's selection of this response action, is available for public review and comment at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, and is available for review between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The Administrative Record will be open for comment until November 9, 2012. Persons may submit written comments into the record, during this time only, by sending them or delivering them to Dawna Saunders, Project Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
In addition, persons may present oral comments for inclusion in the Administrative Record at a public hearing scheduled for September 25, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jenner Township Building located at 2058 Lincoln Highway, Boswell, PA 15531-4012. Persons wishing to present comments must register with John Poister at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, in writing at: 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by telephone at (412) 442- 4203 before noon, September 25, 2012.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceeding, should contact John Poister at (412) 442-4203 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5954 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Approval of Registration/Applications under General Permit for Short-Term Construction Project BMR-GP-103 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
53111002 and NPDES No. PA0257711. Duffy, Inc. (P. O. Box 374, Smethport, PA 16749), authorization to extract sandstone in West Branch Township, Potter County to construct Marshland Marcellus Play. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Pine Creek classified as High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes. Application received: June 21, 2011. Authorization approved: July 13, 2012.
Request for Comments on the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Developed for Sediment-impaired Segments of the Deerlick Run Watershed, Columbia County The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed TMDLs developed for the sediment-impaired segments of the Deerlick Run Watershed in Columbia County, PA. These TMDLs were established in accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report listed Deerlick Run in 2002 for impairments caused by excessive siltation from agricultural activities and road runoff. There currently are no state or federal instream numerical water quality criteria for siltation. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. These proposed TMDLs set allowable loadings of sediment within the Deerlick Run Watershed. The sediment loading was allocated among the land uses of cropland, hay/pasture land, transitional land, and associated stream bank present in the watershed. Data used in establishing these TMDLs was generated using a water quality analysis model (AVGWLF) designed by the Pennsylvania State University.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings for the watershed. Overall load reductions necessary in order to meet the TMDLs are also identified.
Summary of TMDL Based Load Reductions in Deerlick Run
Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs./yr.)Existing Load
(lbs./day)TMDL
Final Allocation
(lbs./yr.)TMDL
Final Allocation
(lbs./day)
Percent
ReductionSediment 8,522,400 23,349 4,701,097 12,880 45%
The data and all supporting documentation used to develop the proposed TMDLs are available from the Department. The proposed TMDLs and information on the TMDL program can be viewed on the Department's website (www.dep.state.pa.us/watermanagement_apps/tmdl/). To request a copy of any of the proposed TMDLs contact Scott Alexander, Water Program Specialist, Bureau of Point and Non-Point Source Management, Central Office, Department of Environmental Protection, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17105, 717-772-5670, salexander@pa.gov
The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDLs, which will be submitted to EPA for approval. Written comments will be accepted at the above address and must be postmarked by 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Request for Comments on the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Developed for the Sediment-impaired Segments of the Turtle Creek Watershed, Union County The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed TMDLs developed for the sediment-impaired segments of the Turtle Creek Watershed in Union County, PA. These TMDLs were established in accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included impaired stream segments in this watershed. The listings of these waterbodies were due to use impairments caused by excessive siltation. There currently are no state or federal instream numerical water quality criteria for siltation. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. These proposed TMDLs set allowable loadings of sediment within specifically impaired streams of the Chest Creek Watershed. The sediment loading was allocated among the land uses of cropland, hay/pasture land, transitional land, and associated stream bank present in the watershed. Data used in establishing these TMDLs was generated using a water quality analysis model (AVGWLF) designed by the Pennsylvania State University.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings for the watershed. Overall load reductions necessary in order to meet the TMDLs are also identified.
Summary of the TMDL Allowable Load Allocation of Sediment in the Turtle Creek Watershed:
Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs./yr.)
Existing Load
(lbs./day)
TMDL,
ALA
(lbs./yr.)
TMDL, ALA
(lbs./day)
Percent
Reduction
Sediment 2,325,800 6,372 1,391,552 3,813 37.2%
The data and all supporting documentation used to develop the proposed TMDLs are available from the Department. The proposed TMDLs and information on the TMDL program can be viewed on the Department's website (www.dep.state.pa.us/watermanagement_apps/tmdl/). To request a copy of any of the proposed TMDLs contact Scott Alexander, Water Program Specialist, Bureau of Point and Non-Point Source Management, Central Office, Department of Environmental Protection, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17105, 717-772-5670, salexander@pa.gov
The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDLs, which will be submitted to EPA for approval. Written comments will be accepted at the above address and must be postmarked by 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 12-1525. Filed for public inspection August 10, 2012, 9:00 a.m.]
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