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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 Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
03951601 and NPDES No. PA0002275. Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, (PO Box 219, 400 Overview Drive, Shelocta, PA 15774). To renew the permit for the Keystone Cleaning Plant in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 15, 2010. Application received August 13, 2010. Permit issued July 10, 2013.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
03080102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251399. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal permit for reclamation only issued to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 112.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Allegheny River. Application received: April 15, 2013. Permit issued: July 11, 2013.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
GFCC No. 14-12-01, Waroquier Coal Company, Contrary Operation, Snow Shoe Township, Centre County (Contrary Run to Sandy Run to Beech Creek to Bald Eagle Creek—Upper West Branch Susquehanna Watershed): A construction contract has been awarded to Waroquier Coal Company that will result in the reclamation of approximately 3.1 acres of abandoned mine land including the removal of approximately 20,000 tons of refuse covering 1.2 acres. The site will be reclaimed and regraded to approximate original contour. Alkaline addition will be added to the reclamation area at a rate of 150 tons per acre. A total of at least 465 tons of alkaline material will placed on the site. The estimated value of the reclamation work is $50,000.00 which will be done at no cost to the Commonwealth. The site is located on PA Game Commission property approximately three miles north of the village of Clarence on lands formerly mined and subsequently abandoned by Joe Padisak Coal Company in the late 1950's. Blasting and refuse reprocessing are prohibited.
17110112 and NPDES No. PA0257851. Waroquier Coal Co. (P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 26.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Lick Run classified for the following use(s): High Quality and Unnamed Tributaries to West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s) Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 18, 2011. Permit issued: July 9, 2013.
17900143 and NPDES No. PA0206458. Rob Holland Enterprises (52 Holland Lane, Curwensville, PA 16833). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Waroquier Coal Company located in Penn and Brady Townships, Clearfield County affecting 342.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Irish Run and an Unnamed Tributary to Irish Run classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 27, 2012. Permit issued: July 8, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
49860102R4. Farragut Anthracite Company, (122 Wilburton Road, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocess, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Coal and Zerbe Townships, Northumberland County affecting 814.6 acres, receiving stream: Shamokin Creek Watershed. Application received: September 22, 2011. Renewal issued: July 3, 2013.
49860102GP104. Farragut Anthracite Company, (122 Wilburton Road, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851), NPDES General Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 49860102 in Coal and Zerbe Townships, Northumberland County, receiving stream: Shamokin Creek Watershed. Application received: June 5, 2013. Permit issued: July 3, 2013.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08040301. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803-1649). Revisions to an existing large industrial mineral permit to add 2.6 acres and 08111002GP-104 renamed 08040301GP-104 located in Canton Township, Bradford County affecting 21.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Towanda Creek and Towanda Creek classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 15, 2013. Permit issued: July 8, 2013.
08120301 and NPDES PA0257885. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803-1649). Commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial mineral (limestone and shale) surface mine located in Burlington Borough and Burlington Township, Bradford County affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Sugar Creek classified for the following use(s): Warm Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 5, 2012. Permit issued: July 5, 2013.
53020802. Hyde Stone Quarry, Inc. (2924 Eleven Mile Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine, located in Oswayo Township, Potter County. Restoration of 1.0 acre completed. Receiving stream(s): Eleven Mile Creek. Application received: May 23, 2013. Final bond release approved: July 15, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
8074SM3T and NPDES Permit No. PA0118443. Harleysville Materials, LLC, (PO Box 587, Berlin, NJ 08009), transfer of an existing quarry operation in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County affecting 43.38 acres, receiving stream: East Branch Perkiomen Creek. Application received: January 11, 2013. Transfer issued: July 11, 2013.
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
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
13134131. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Farmdale Elementary School in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of July 3, 2014. Permit issued: July 9, 2013.
06134106. J Roy's, Inc., (P.O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for a single dwelling on Pleasant Drive in Amity Township, Berks County with an expiration date of July 6, 2014. Permit issued: July 12, 2013.
36134132. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Earl Hoover dwelling in West Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of August 30, 2013. Permit issued: July 12, 2013.
67134107. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P.O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for High Point South in West Manheim Township, York County with an expiration date of July 2, 2014. Permit issued: July 12, 2013.
67134108. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Chick Fil A in Springettsbury Township, York County with an expiration date of July 10, 2014. Permit issued: July 12, 2013.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times. In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation-Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0268933 (Mining permit no. 56120201), Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, new NPDES permit for Coal Refuse Reprocessing in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, affecting 65.0 acres. Receiving streams: Stonycreek River, unnamed tributary to/and Kaugman Run, classified for the following uses: warm water fishery (Stonycreek River) and cold water fishery. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: January 25, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to Stonycreek River.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y 002 Y 003 Y 004 Y 005 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) Monitor Only pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 PA Code Chapter 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
NPDES No. PA02627731 (Mining permit no. 32090101), Britt Energies, P.O. Box 515 Indiana, PA 15701, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, affecting 43.7 acres. Receiving stream: Sulfur Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: February 1, 2013.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Sulfur Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 and 002 (Sediment Ponds) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 60.0 75.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 003 and 004 (Treatment Ponds) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 60.0 75.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0269085 (Mining permit no. 11120202), Maple Coal Company, 254 Interpower Drive, Colver, PA 15927, new NPDES permit for Coal Refuse Reprocessing in Barr and Blacklick Townships, Cambria County, affecting 48.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Elk Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fisheries. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 31, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to Stonycreek River
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 50.0 50.0 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 listed below discharge to Elk Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA 0220248 (Mining Permit No. 1474301). Graymont (PA) Inc., 965 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16823, proposed revision to a renewal of an NPDES permit for large (surface/deep) noncoal operation in Spring Township, Centre County, affecting 1110.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch (Spring Creek) classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. Application received: April 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Logan Branch:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 010-B Logan Branch pipeline N The proposed effluent limits* for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 *As measured at pipeline monitoring port located between the holding tank near the Whiterock sinkhole and the final pipeline discharge
Measurement Instant. Parameter Period Frequency Maximum Temperature (°F)** June 1-15
June 16-30
July 1-31
August 1-30
September 1-15
September 16-30
Once per hour when discharging at outfall at Logan Branch
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60°** As measured once per hour by electronic meter when discharging at outfall at Logan Branch. Additionally, these waters may not result in a change by more than 2°F during a 1-hour period.
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: Waterway and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
E15-838. French Creek Acquisitions, LP, 3815 W. Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Phoenixville Borough, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the construction of six multistory buildings and auxiliary structures on the former Phoenix Iron and Steel Company site, now a 20.60-acre Brownfield Property (Act 2) situated within the floodway and floodplain of French Creek (WWF). Specific water obstructions and encroachment are:
1. To construct and maintain a 12-foot-wide trail and utilities within the floodway of the stream.
2. To conduct grading activities within the floodway to facilitate the finish grades for the overall project with net fill being 129 cubic yards.
3. To excavate and remove approximately 956 linear feet of sanitary sewer and relocate them outside of the floodway to facilitate the construction of three stormwater bioretention basins.
4. To construct two stormwater basins and associated outfall structures, discharging to the stream as part of the site's stormwater management system.
5. To fill three marginal, man-induced wetlands totaling 0.741 acre to facilitate the implementation of Act 2 proposed soil cap, construction of overburden buildings, parking facilities, and sidewalks on the site.
6. The fill approximately 0.14 acre of marginal, man-induced open body of waters situated in abandoned building foundations to facilitate the overall purpose of the project.
The project is located on the east side of the intersection of North Main and Vanderslice Streets (Phoenixville, PA, USGS Quadrangle N: 2.06 inches, W: 1.91 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)].
E46-1096. Springfield Township, 1510 Papermill Road, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, Springfield Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To demolish and remove twelve single family homes in and along the 100-year floodplain of Oreland Run, as part of Federal Hazard Mitigation grant with PEMA.
The site is located in the 400 and 500 blocks of Hemlock Road (Germantown, PA USGS map, Lat. 40° 6` 42"; Long -75° 12` 20").
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)].
E09-979. Solebury Township, 3092 Sugan Road, P.O. Box 139, Solebury, PA 18963, Solebury Township Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To demolish and remove the existing house located in and along the 100-year floodplain of the Delaware River.
The site is located at 6661 Fleecydale Road (Lumberville, PA USGS map, Lat 40° 24` 28"; Long -75° 02` 32").
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)].
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717.705.4802.
E44-146: Mifflin County Conservation District, 20 Windmill Hill #4, Burnham, PA 17009 in Burnham Borough, Mifflin County, ACOE Baltimore District
To construct and maintain 951.0-foot long stream restoration including 675 feet of streambank grading and the installation and maintenance of (1) 162.0 feet of boulder bank protection; (2) 56 feet of wooden crib wall; (3) one log sill; (4) twelve habitat boulder clusters; (5) two cross rock vanes; (6) three rock vanes; and (7) five plunge pools, all for the purpose of providing streambank stabilization and improving in-stream fish habitat. The project is located near the intersection of Jaspers Drive and 1st Avenue (Burnham, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°38` 11.8"N, Longitude: 77°33`42.7"W) in Burnham Borough, Mifflin County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
E06-684: Berks Hollow Energy Association, Inc., 400 Chesterfield Center, Suite 110, Chesterfield, MO 63017 in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County, ACOE Philadelphia District
To 1) install and maintain a 30.0-inch diameter stormwater outfall pipe with R-5 riprap scour protection along Willow Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40° 25` 34.5", Longitude: -75° 56` 6.5"), 2) install and maintain a 12.0-inch diameter process water discharge pipe with R-5 riprap scour protection along Maiden Creek (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40 25` 29.2", Longitude: -75 56` 38.3"), 3) place and maintain 0.005 acre of fill in a palustrine emergent wetland (Latitude: 40° 25` 27.8", Longitude: -75° 56` 10.8"), and 4) place and maintain 0.01 acre of fill in a palustrine emergent wetland (Latitude: 40° 25` 29.1", Longitude: -75° 56` 9") for the purpose of constructing a natural gas powered electrical generation station and associated infrastructure. The project is located East of State Route 61 (Temple Pa Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 25` 7"; Longitude: -75° 56` 5.1") in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County. The amount of permanent wetland impact is considered a de minimus impact of 0.02 acre and wetland replacement is not required.
E07-446: Pennsylvania Electric Company, 2800 Pottsville Pike, PO Box 16001, Reading, PA 19612-6001 in Frankstown Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District
To place and maintain 0.015 acre of fill within a Palustrine Emergent Wetland for the purpose of constructing electrical substation improvements to assure uninterrupted power supply. The project is located south of Turkey Valley Road (Frankstown, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 28` 1.8", Longitude: -78° 19` 32.7") in Frankstown Township, Blair County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E41-644. Roger D. Jarrett, 5680 State Route 405, Muncy, PA 17756-6356. Jarrett Fresh Water Withdrawal System in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Muncy, PA Quadrangle Lat: 41° 12` 17"; Long: -77° 03` 51").
To construct and maintain a surface water withdrawal in Muncy Creek Township—Lycoming County, which is located within the floodway/floodplain of West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The proposed fresh water withdrawal system will be designed to accommodate a withdrawal volume of 2.0 million gallons per day (MGD) to be made available for bulk sale to the natural gas industry. The proposed system includes two (2) 8-inch intake pipes located a maximum of 40 feet into bottom of the river bed. The end of each intake pipe will include a screen structure that is 20 inches in diameter and 24 inches long. It will be installed so that it is approximately 6-inches above the bottom of the river bed utilizing custom made stainless steel pipe supports.
The proposed improvements will not have any effect on the floodway, which is located on West Branch, Susquehanna River and is classified as Warm Water Fishery (WWF) waterway. The construction of the proposed site and withdrawal system will result in approximately 6,800 cubic yards of exported soil volume and 2,800 cubic yards of relocated/imported fill volume. This results in a site volume reduction of approximately 4000 cubic yards of soil for the proposed construction activities located within the floodway of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The proposed project will not result in the construction of any permanent structures within the floodway. The pumping system and all controls are located in a trailer with quick disconnects for control wiring and electric to allow the owner to remove the entire pumping system in the event of a storm that may cause potential flooding in the project area.
Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-364-A1. Mon River Supply, PO Box 553, West Elizabeth, PA 15088-0553, West Elizabeth Borough, Allegheny County; ACOE Pittsburgh District
Applicant has been given consent to amend Permit No E02-364 issued to Mon River Supply Co. on December 7, 1983, which authorized Mon River Supply Co. to construct and maintain a retaining wall along the left bank of the Monongahela River near Mile point 22.7 in West Elizabeth Borough, Allegheny County, to:
1. Construct and maintain an approximately 220` long extension of an existing retaining wall. The new sloped retaining wall will be constructed using precast concrete blocks, and will vary in height, along its length, up to 25` high;
2. Rehabilitate, reinforce and maintain the existing retaining wall, by installing precast concrete blocks in front of the existing wall, which will also vary in height, along its length, up to 25` high;
3. Construct and maintain an approximately 320` extension of an existing access road, in front of the aforementioned, new, sloped retaining wall, which will be supported by another, approximately 6.5` high block wall;
4. Rehabilitate, reinforce and maintain the retaining wall that supports the existing length of access road, by installing an approximately 6.5` high block wall, in front of this existing wall, and
5. Place and maintain approximately 2000 cubic yards of cast-in-place concrete behind these walls and underneath the access road extension, for the purpose of rehabilitating an existing retaining wall, strengthening an existing crane base, and to allow for the future unloading of barges at this facility, using mobile, hydraulic, material handlers. The current project is Phase I of a two (2) phase project.
The project is located along the left bank of the Monongahela River, approximately 500.0 feet downstream from the Elizabeth Highway Bridge (Glassport, PA Quadrangle, N: 4.93 inches; W: 1.74 inches (Latitude: 40° 16` 38"; Longitude: 79° 53` 15")) in West Elizabeth Borough, Allegheny County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Northcentral Region: Program Manager, Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
EA12-004. Finley Run 32-33 Abandoned Mine Drainage Treatment System, off Sterling Run Road, Emporium, PA 15834. Cameron County Conservation District passive acid mine drainage treatment system, Shippen Township, Cameron County, ACOE Baltimore District.
The applicant will construct a passive treatment system for the Finley Run 32 and 33 acidic discharges from previous mining operations. The system, authorized under a restoration waiver, will consist of a stream intake, three (3) vertical flow cells, one (1) oxidation/precipitation basin, one (1) surface flow polishing wetland and an outfall to the existing stream channel. The system is designed to treat the base flow of the stream and bypass most stormwater. The effluent from the polishing wetland will discharge back to the existing channel 1,225 linear feet downstream from the intake. There will be several stream and wetland impacts associated with the work:
Activity Impact Type Latitude Longitude Resource Impact Install stream intake Permanent 41° 24` 44.1" N 78° 15` 45.3" W Wetland along UNT to Finley Run 0.003 acre Install intake pipe Temporary 41° 24` 44.1" N 78° 15` 44.8" W Wetland along UNT to Finley Run 0.050 acre Install treatment system Permanent 41° 24` 47.0" N 78° 15` 41.0" W Wetland along UNT to Finley Run 0.070 acre Install treatment system Permanent 41° 24` 48.8" N 78° 15` 40.8" W Wetland along UNT to Finley Run 0.005 acre Install treatment system Permanent 41° 24` 48.8" N 78° 15` 40.8" W Wetland along UNT to Finley Run 0.025 acre Install stream intake Permanent 41° 24` 44.1" N 78° 15` 45.3" W UNT to Finley Run 20 feet Install outfall Permanent 41° 24` 50.2" N 78° 15` 37.3" W UNT to Finley Run 11 feet Dewater stream Permanent 41° 24` 44.1" N 78° 15` 45.3" W UNT to Finley Run 1,225 feet Mitigation for these impacts is a combination of the creation of a wetland in the form of a polishing surface flow wetland cell and downstream water quality improvement in the unnamed tributary to Finley Run, Finley Run and Sterling Run. Under current conditions, there is very limited aquatic life in the unnamed tributary due to acid mine drainage.
(West Creek Quadrangle; Latitude 41° 24` 45.4" N; Longitude -78° 15` 41.9" W).
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460
D30-079 and D30-080. Foundation Mine Freshwater Impoundment Dam and Foundation Mine Sedimentation Pond W1 Dam. Foundation Mining, LLC, P.O. Box 1020, 158 Portal Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Foundation Mining, LLC, has withdrawn the Dam Permit Application to construct Foundation Freshwater Impoundment and Foundation Sedimentation Pond W1 across an unnamed tributary to Garner Run (HQ-WWF). The freshwater impoundment would have provided fresh water storage for the future Foundation Mine coal preparation process. The associated sedimentation pond would have helped to control erosion and sedimentation on site.
(Holbrook, PA Quadrangle N: 17.2 inches; W: 10.25 inches) Jackson Township, Greene County.
(Holbrook, PA Quadrangle N: 16.9 inches; W: 9.9 inches) Jackson Township, Greene County.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be 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 # ESX12-115-0211 (01)
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address Five Penn Center West, Suite 401
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15276
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Springville Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Meshoppen
Creek (CWF/MF) and UNTs theretoESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0038 (01)
Applicant Name PVR Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Kevin Roberts
Address 101 West Third Street
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Auburn & Springville Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to White
Creek (WWF)ESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0030 (2)
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Company, LLC
Contact Person Lauren Miladinovich
Address 2000 Commerce Drive
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Lathrop and Springville Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Meshoppen and
Horton Creeks (Both CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESG13-015-0038
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Randy DeLaune
Address 100 IST Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford County
Township(s) Wilmot Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Panther
Lick (CWF/MF)ESCGP-1 # ESG13-081-0036
Applicant Name Pennsylvania General Energy Company,
LLC
Contact Person Douglas Kuntz
Address 120 Market Street
City, State, Zip Warren, PA 16365
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Plunketts Run Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Bear
Creek(EV);
Secondary: Loyalsock Creek (EV)
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4745.
ESCGP-2 No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use6513803 Peoples Natural Gas Company, LLC
1201 Pitt Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221Westmoreland County Hempfield Township, Penn Township, and Salem Township Beaver Run (HQ-CWF) and Brush Creek (TSF) Southwest Region: Oil & Gas Program Mgr. 400 Waterfront Dr. Pittsburgh PA
06/16/2013
ESCGP-2 No: ESX11-051-0026 Major Revision
Applicant Name: Chevron—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Mr. Branden Weimer
Address: 800 Mountain View Drive
City: Smithfield State: PA Zip Code: 15478
County: Fayette Township: Springhill
Receiving Stream (s) And Classifications: UNT to Grassy
Run / Upper Monongahela River Watershed (WWF)Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335
ESCGP-1 #ESG13-053-0006—WT 3801
Applicant SWEPI LP
Contact Jason Shoemaker
Address 2100 Georgetown Drive, Suite 400
Sewickley, PA 15143
City Sewickley State PA Zip Code 15143
County Forest Township(s) Howe(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Watson
Branch & Gilfoyle RunESCGP-1 #ESX13-073-0003—Neshannock LCED Well
Pad
Applicant Hilcorp Energy Company
Contact Stephanie McMurray
Address 1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 1400
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Lawrence Township(s) Neshannock(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Shenango River
WWFESCGP-1 #ESX13-019-0024—Stebbins to McElhinney
Pipeline Project
Applicant Markwest Liberty Bluestone LLC
Contact Richard Lowry
Address 601 Technology Drive, Suite 300
City Canonsburg State PA Zip Code 15317
County Butler Township(s) Forward and Penn(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Glade Run
(WWF), 8 UNT's to Glade Run (WWF), & 1 UNT to
Thorn Creek (CWF)/Connoquenessing Creek Watershed
OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT The following Well Permits have been issued with a waiver under 58 Pa.C.S. § 3215(b)(4) (relating to well location restrictions).
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 (relating to Administrative Agency Law). The appeal should be send 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 which 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 quality for pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483.
Northwest Region District Oil and Gas Operations, Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335
Well Permit #: 131-20314-00-00
Well Farm Name Porter WYO 2H
Applicant Name: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC.
Contact Person: Eric Haskins
Address: 101 N. Main Street, Athens, PA 18810
County: Wyoming
Municipality North Branch Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Jenningsville, Miller Brook.Well Permit #: 121-45306-00-00
Well Farm Name Stoltzfus 2 4032
Applicant Name: Catalyst Energy, Inc.
Contact Person: R. John Cass
Address: 424 S. 27th Street, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA
15203
County: Venango
Municipality Pine Grove Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Kossuth,Well Permit #: 121-45307-00-00
Well Farm Name Stoltzfus 2 4033
Applicant Name: Catalyst Energy, Inc.
Contact Person: R. John Cass
Address: 424 S. 27th Street, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA
16203
County: Venango
Municipality Pine Grove Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: KossuthWell Permit #: 121-45308-00-00
Well Farm Name Stoltzfus 2 4034
Applicant Name: Catalyst Energy, Inc.
Contact Person: R. John Cass
Address: 424 S. 27th Street, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA
16203
County: Venango
Municipality Pine Grove Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: KossuthWell Permit #: 121-45310-00-00
Well Farm Name Stoltzfus 2 4036
Applicant Name: Catalyst Energy, Inc.
Contact Person: R. John Cass
Address: 424 S. 27th Street, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA
16203
County: Venango
Municipality Pine Grove Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: KossuthWell Permit #: 019-22103-00-00
Well Farm Name Concordia Lutheran Ministries 3M-679
Applicant Name: Snyder Brothers, Inc.
Contact Person: Mr. Todd Kunselman
Address: 90 Glade Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201
County: Butler
Municipality Winfield Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Curtisville, Sarver Run.Well Permit #: 131-20310-00-00
Well Farm Name Tiffany WYO 1H
Applicant Name: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC.
Contact Person: Eric Haskins
Address: 101 N. Main Street, Athens, PA 18801
County: Wyoming
Municipality Windham Township:
Name of Stream, Spring, Body of Water as identified on
the most current 7 1/2 minute topographic quadrangle
map of the United States Geologic Survey subject to the
Section 3215(b)(4) waiver: Laceyville, Roaring Run.
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECTIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101—6021.1102) and under 25 Pa Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Director, PO Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 13-28-005 Hammaker East, Ltd.
118 Siloam Road
Chambersburg, PA 17201-8901
Attn: Brook StatlerFranklin Greene Township 4 ASTs storing asphalt emulsion 407,310 gallons total
SPECIAL NOTICES
Categorical Exclusion Southwest Regional Office, Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Location: Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, 1200 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund is intended to be the funding source for this project.
The Authority proposes sewer rehabilitation project—Phase IV—to rehabilitate a portion of the existing sewers to reduce wet weather overflows. Construction will occur in same area as existing sewers.
The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
Water Pollution Abatement Projects Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
EGS No. 05002, Broad Top Township, P.O. Box 57, Defiance, PA 16633. A water pollution abatement project to construct and maintain water treatment systems to remediate acid mine drainage on George S. Meyers and Donald W. Meyers property located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County. Six Mile Run is the receiving stream for this project. Project received November 2, 2012. Project Issued: July 8, 2013.
EGS No. 05003, Broad Top Township, P.O. Box 57, Defiance, PA 16633. A water pollution abatement project to design, construct and maintain water treatment systems to remediate abandoned mine drainage on The Sally A. Conley Trust property located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County. Sandy Run is the receiving stream for this project. Project received November 2, 2012. Project Issued: July 8, 2013.
EGS No. 05004, Broad Top Township, P.O. Box 57, Defiance, PA 16633. A water pollution abatement project to construct and maintain water treatment systems to remediate acid mine drainage on The Sally A. Conley Trust property located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County. Sandy Run is the receiving stream for this project. Project received November 2, 2012. Project Issued: July 8, 2013.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 13-1388. Filed for public inspection July 26, 2013, 9:00 a.m.]
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