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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 13-2275e

[43 Pa.B. 7111]
[Saturday, December 7, 2013]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

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 Issued

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900

Permit No. 32110105 and NPDES No. PA0263311. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County affection 32.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Brush Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 20, 2011. Permit Issued: October 30, 2013.

Permit No. 32090102, NPDES No. PA0262811 and General Permit GP12 -32090102, AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to obtain coverage for coal processing under air quality general permit GP-12 in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, affecting 180.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Yellow Creek, unnamed tributaries to/and Ferrier Run classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 29, 2013. Permit Issued: November 18, 2013.

Permit No. 56080103, NPDES No. PA0262617 and General Permit GP12 -56080103, AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to obtain coverage for coal processing under air quality general permit GP-12 in Milford Township, Somerset County, affecting 78.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and South Glade Creek classified for the following use: warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 23, 2013. Permit Issued: November 18, 2013.

Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500

65120101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252182. Quality Aggregates, Inc. (4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 245, Pittsburgh, PA 15205). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine, located in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 25 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Lyons Run. Application received: February 14, 2012. Permit issued: November 19, 2013.

02070104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251224. Collier Land & Coal Development, LP (1 Eighth Street, Braddock, PA 15140). Renewal permit for continued operation and reclamation issued to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Collier Township, Allegheny County, affecting 33.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Roinson Run. Application received: August 8, 2013. Permit issued: November 21, 2013.

Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200

14050101 and NPDES No. PA0256242. C.M.T. Energy, Inc. (108 South Twig St., P. O. Box 23, Smoke Run, PA 16681). Revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to change location of haul road in Rush Township, Centre County affecting 33.26 acres. Receiving streams: Wolf Run, Unnamed Tributary to Moshannon Creek, and Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 6, 2013. Permit issued: November 14, 2013.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118

40041601T. Coal Contractors (1991), Inc., (PO Box 39, Hazleton, PA 18201), transfer of an existing anthracite coal preparation plant and coal refuse disposal operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 183.0 acres, receiving stream: Black Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: April 14, 2010. Transfer issued: November 21, 2013.

40041601R. Coal Contractors (1991), Inc., (PO Box 39, Hazleton, PA 18201), renewal of an existing anthracite coal preparation plant and coal refuse disposal operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 183.0 acres, receiving stream: Black Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: August 4, 2011. Renewal issued: November 21, 2013.

40-305-012GP12. Coal Contractors (1991), Inc., (PO Box 39, Hazleton, PA 18201), general operating permit to operate a coal preparation plant on Surface Mining Permit No. 40041601 in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: February 5, 2013. Permit issued: November 21, 2013.

Noncoal Permits Issued

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900

Permit No. 29940301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0607908, Lafarge Mid-Atlantic LLC, 300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 200, Towson, MD 21286, renewal of NPDES Permit, Bethel and Thompson townships, Fulton County. Receiving streams: Little Tonoloway Creek classified for the following use: Trout Stocked Fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. NPDES renewal application received: May 17, 2013. Permit Issued: November 18, 2013.

Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

43970302-GP-104. Donald Lark & Sons, Inc. (339 Garfield Street, West Middlesex, PA 16159) General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 43970302 in Shenango Township, Mercer County. Receiving streams: Shenango River. Application received: September 30, 2013. Permit Issued: November 13, 2013.

10130801. Holbein, Inc. (180 Parker Road, Sarver, PA 16055) Commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals mine in Buffalo Township, Butler County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: Little Buffalo Creek. Application received: June 20, 2013. Permit Issued: November 14, 2013.

25111003. Kirila Contractors, Inc. (505 Bedford Road, P. O. Box 179, Brookfield, OH 44403). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine in Fairview Township, Erie County. Restoration of 5.0 acres completed. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Walnut Creek. Application Received: October 11, 2013. Final bond release approved: November 15, 2013.

10070303. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0258440 in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Wolf Creek, unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek. Application received: August 26, 2013. NPDES Renewal Permit issued: November 20, 2013.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118

58132508. Rock Ridge Stone, Inc., (631 SR 1039, Montrose, PA 18801), commencement, operation and restoration of General Permit for Bluestone in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County affecting 10.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek. Application received: July 15, 2013. Permit issued: November 21, 2013.

58132508GP104. Rock Ridge Stone, Inc., (631 SR 1039, Montrose, PA 18801), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 58132508 in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek. Application received: July 15, 2013. Permit issued: November 21, 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 Issued

Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500

30134003. Energy Corporation of America (501 56th Street SE, Charleston, WV 25304). Blasting activity permit for the construction of the Broad Water impoundment and well pad, to conduct seismic activity located in Jefferson Township, Greene County with an exploration date of July 1, 2014. Blasting permit issued: November 14, 2013.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118

36134160. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for a single dwelling in Mt. Joy Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2013. Permit issued: November 19, 2013.

38134126. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Stone Hill in Annville Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of November 30, 2014. Permit issued: November 19, 2013.

38134127. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Old South Crossing in South Annville Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of November 30, 2014. Permit issued: November 19, 2013.

38134128. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Alan Balmer chicken house in North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 31, 2013. Permit issued: November 19, 2013.

49134101. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Ed Helfrick Garage in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County with an expiration date of November 18, 2014. Permit issued: November 19, 2013.

58134171. John H. Brainard, (3978 SR 2073, Kingsley, PA 18826), construction blasting for Murphy Pad in Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of March 31, 2014. Permit issued: November 19, 2013.

58134172. John H. Brainard, (3978 SR 2073, Kings-ley, PA 18826), construction blasting for Ayers Impoundment in Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of March 31, 2014. Permit issued: November 19, 2013.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401

 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).

 Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.

 Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.

 For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.

 Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.


Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.

Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.

E45-583. Victor & Accursia Bellino, 10 West 15th Street, Apt 1011, New York, NY 10011, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.

 To construct and maintain a 12-ft wide X 15-ft long pile-supported wooden dock with a 3-ft long X 3-ft wide wooden gangway in Arrowhead Lake (EV). The project is located approximately 300-ft southeast of the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Apache Drive (Thornhurst, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 09` 30.9"; Longitude: -75° 34` 17.9"). Subbasin: 2A.

E40-746. UGI Electric Utilities, Inc., One UGI Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Dallas Township, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.

 To construct and maintain a 12-ft wide gravel road crossing of a tributary to Trout Brook (CWF) and 0.23 acre of adjacent PEM wetlands (EV) consisting of a 58-L.F., 18-in diameter SLCPP. The purpose of the project is to provide access to UGI's existing electric line. The permittee is required to provide 0.23 acre of replacement wetlands by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project. The project location right-of-way is located 0.4 mile north of Dallas High School on Hildebrandt Road (Kingston, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 20` 43.63"; Longitude: 75° 56` 36.86") in Dallas Township, Luzerne Co. Subbasin: 5B.

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.

E21-435: Upper Allen Township, 100 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055 in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To install and maintain fill within 0.04 acre of Palustrine Emergent Wetland located along the Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF-MF) (Latitude 40°09`18", Longitude -76°59`07") for the purpose of constructing a garage associated with the wastewater treatment facility. The amount of wetland impact is considered deminimus and wetland mitigation is not required. The permit was issued on November 18, 2013.

Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

E56-368. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation—District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; Elk Lick Township, Somerset County; ACOE Pittsburgh District.

 Applicant has been given consent to remove the existing 24` 10" wide, 66` long, two span, SR 669 bridge with a 90 degree skew and to construct and maintain a new 31` 4" wide, 66` long, single span bridge with minimum 5` 6" underclearance over Tub Mill Run (CWF); to construct and maintain three multi-log vanes along the left bank upstream of the bridge; to construct and maintain associated outfalls; place and maintain fill in a de minimis 0.01 acre of PEM wetland; and construct and remove a temporary 16` wide crossing. The new bridge is located on the existing alignment (Meyersdale Pa Quadrangle; N: 0.6 inch; W: 13.25 inches; Latitude 39° 45` 13"; Longitude 79° 05` 44") in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County.

Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335

E42-08-009, SWEPI, LP, 2100 Georgetown Drive, Suite 400, Sewickley, Pa 15143. Forest Road (FR) 457-A Slide Repair, in Wetmore Township, McKean County, Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District (Westline, PA Quadrangle N: 41.751187°; W: -78.813875°).

 The applicant proposes to repair and stabilize two recent slope failures along FR 457-A located in Wetmore Township, McKean County. This is a two phase project with phase one having already been completed on March 1, 2013 under Emergency Permit No. EP42308001. The first area is located directly south of FR 457-A, and the second, just north of an existing shallow well structure. The water obstructions and encroachments for the purpose of installing the natural gas pipeline are described below:

 To construct and maintain:


Impact No. Description of Impact Latitude / Longitude
1 PH II: Reparation and stabilization of existing slide within palustrine forested (PFO) EV wetland having 62 square feet of permanent wetland impact. 41.751181° N
-78.813846° W
2 PH II: Channelization of hydrologic flow of UNT to Meade Run and palustrine forested (PFO) EV wetland having 61 square feet of temporary wetland impact, 7 linear feet of temporary stream impact and 40 linear feet of permanent stream impact. 41.751147° N
-78.813356° W
3 PH II: Channelization of hydrologic flow of UNT to Meade Run 7 linear feet of temporary stream impact and 45 linear feet of permanent stream impact. 41.751200° N
-78.813511° W
4 PH I: Installation and maintenance of R-6/R-4 rock material for slope stabilization within palustrine forested (PFO) EV wetland having 844 square feet of temporary wetland impact and 1,740 square feet of permanent wetland impact. 41.750822° N
-78.813869° W

 The project will result in a total of 14 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 85 linear feet of permanent stream impacts, .021 acre of temporary wetland impacts and .041 acre of permanent wetland impact to EV wetlands from the installation of slope stabilization materials.

Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701

E4129-074: Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC, 33 West Third Street, Suite 200, Williamsport, PA 17701, Pine Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1) two 6-inch gas pipelines, one 12-inch waterline, two 6-inch waterlines, one fiber optic/electric line and a timber mat bridge impacting 7984 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (English Center, PA Quadrangle 41°29`40"N 77°16`25"W).

 The project will result in a total of 0.18 acre of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas gathering line, water line, and temporary access roadways for Marcellus well development.

E5729-062: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845, Cherry Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1)  A temporary access road using a timber mat bridge and a 6 inch diameter well line impacting 191 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to the Little Loyalsock Creek (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°31`17"N, 76°25`07"W);

 2) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 6 inch diameter well line impacting 3,530 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°31`24"N, 76°25`38"W);

 3) A temporary access road using a timber mat bridge and a 6 inch diameter well line impacting 205 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to the Little Loyalsock Creek (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°31`15"N, 76°25`57"W);

 4) A temporary access road using a timber mat bridge and a 6 inch diameter well line impacting 120 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to the Little Loyalsock Creek (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°31`11"N, 76°26`09"W);

 5) A temporary access road using a timber mat bridge and a 6 inch diameter well line impacting 204 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to the Little Loyalsock Creek (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°31`14"N, 76°26`17"W).

 The project will result in 720 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, and 3,530 square feet (0.08 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a gathering line for Marcellus well development in Cherry Township, Sullivan 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 free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4745.

ESCGP-2 No. Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
26138001 Texas Eastern Transmission
890 Center St
Suite 300 Waltham, MA 02451
Fayette German Township, Menallen Township, North Union Township, Redstone Township, and Dunbar Township Dunlap Creek (WWF), UNT to Dunlap Creek (WWF), Jennings Run (WWF), UNT to Jennings Run (WWF), and UNT to Redstone Creek (WWF)

Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481

Butler County Conservation District, 122 McCune Drive, Butler PA 16001-6501

ESCGP -2 No. Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
1013804 MarkWest Liberty Bluestone LLC
4600 J. Barry Court, Suite 500
Canonsburg PA 15317
Butler Butler, Connoquenessing, Forward, Jackson, and Penn Townships Little Connoquenessing Creek CWF & Connoquenessing Creek WWF

Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335

ESCGP-1 #ESX13-073-0012—North Beaver—Sportsman  Club Well Pad
Applicant Hilcorp Energy Company
Contact Ms. Stephanie McMurray
Address 1201 Louisiana Street; Suite 1400
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Lawrence Township(s) North Beaver(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Hickory  Run

ESCGP-1 #ESG13-073-0011—Mahoning—Ambrosia South
Applicant Hilcorp Energy Company
Contact Ms. Stephanie McMurray
Address 1201 Louisiana Street; Suite 1400
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Lawrence Township(s) Mahoning
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Mahon-
 ing River

ESCGP-1 #ESX13-073-0013—Verno Well Site
Applicant Hilcorp Energy Company
Contact Stephanie McMurray
Address 1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 1400
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Lawrence Township(s) Pulaski(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to  Shenango River, WWF

ESCGP-1 #ESG13-047-0004—Ridgway Pad B Pipeline
Applicant Seneca Resources Corporation
Contact Doug Kepler
Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Suite 300
City Pittsburgh State PA Zip Code 15237
County Elk Township(s) Ridgway(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Big Mill  Creek and UNT to Windfall Run, HQ/EV

ESCGP-1 #ESG13-047-0005—Ridgway Pad B Electric
Applicant Seneca Resources Corporation
Contact Doug Kepler
Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Suite 300
City Pittsburgh State PA Zip Code 15237
County Elk Township(s) Ridgway(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Big Mill  Creek, Big Mill Creek and UNT to Windfall Run,  HQ/EV

Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

ESCGP-1 # ESG13-113-0014
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Randy DeLaune
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Sullivan County
Township(s) Forks Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Streby Run,  UNTs to Streby Run (All EV);
 Secondary: Loyalsock Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-015-0063
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) Terry Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to  Susquehanna River (CWF/MF)

ESCGP-1 # ESG13-113-0016
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Randy DeLaune
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Sullivan County
Township(s) Cherry Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Loyalsock  Creek, UNTs to Little Loyalsock Creek (All EV);
 Secondary: Loyalsock Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0127
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address Five Penn Center West, Suite 401
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15276-0120
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Springville Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Pond Brook  (CWF/MF)

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-117-0026
Applicant Name Talisman Energy USA, Inc.
Contact Person Lance Ridall
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Tioga County
Township(s) Jackson Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Alder  Run (CWF/MF);
 Secondary: Alder Run (CWF/MF)

ESCGP-1 # ESG13-113-0013
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Randy DeLaune
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Sullivan County
Township(s) Fox Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Elk Creek, Por-
 ter Creek and tribs. thereto (All EV);
 Secondary: UNTs to the waters listed above.

ESCGP-1 # ESG13-113-0015
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Randy DeLaune
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Sullivan County
Township(s) Cherry Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Mill Creek, Two  UNTs to Mill Creek, Lick Creek (All EV);
 Secondary: Little Loyalsock Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESG13-115-0103
Applicant Name Talisman Energy USA, Inc.
Contact Person Lance Ridall
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Apolacon Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Gaylord Creek  (HQ/CWF), UNT to Apalachin Creek (CWF), UNT to  Gaylord Creek (HQ/CWF);
 Secondary: North Branch Wyalusing Creek (CWF/MF),  Apalachin Creek (CWF), Gaylord Creek and Apalachin  Creek Also classified as Wild Trout.

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 #: 115-21497-00-00
Well Farm Name Humbert 2H
Applicant Name: Southwestern Energy Prod Co.
Contact Person: John R. Nicholas
Address: 2350 N. Sam Houston Parkway, East, Houston,  TX 77032
County: Susquehanna
Municipality Name/City, Borough, Township: New Milford  Twp.
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: Great Bend, PA, Tributary to  Smith Creek which is a tributary to Salt Lick Creek.

Well Permit #: 115-21498-00-00
Well Farm Name Humbert 3H
Applicant Name: Southwestern Energy Prod Co.
Contact Person: John R. Nicholas
Address: 2350 N. Sam Houston Parkway, East, Houston,  TX 77032
County: Susquehanna
Municipality Name/City, Borough, Township: New Milford  Twp.
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: Great Bend, PA, Tributary to  Smith Creek which is a tributary to Salt Lick Creek.

Well Permit #: 115-21499-00-00
Well Farm Name Humbert 5H
Applicant Name: Southwestern Energy Prod Co.
Contact Person: John R. Nicholas
Address: 2350 N. Sam Houston Parkway, East, Houston,  TX 77032
County: Susquehanna
Municipality Name/City, Borough, Township: New Milford  Twp.
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: Great Bend, PA, Tributary to  Smith Creek which is a tributary to Salt Lick Creek.

Well Permit #: 115-21500-00-00
Well Farm Name Humbert 6H
Applicant Name: Southwestern Energy Prod Co.
Contact Person: John R. Nicholas
Address: 2350 N. Sam Houston Parkway, East, Houston,  TX 77032
County: Susquehanna
Municipality Name/City, Borough, Township: New Milford  Twp.
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: Great Bend, PA, Tributary to  Smith Creek which is a tributary to Salt Lick Creek.

Well Permit #: 115-21501-00-00
Well Farm Name Humbert 7H
Applicant Name: Southwestern Energy Prod Co.
Contact Person: John R. Nicholas
Address: 2350 N. Sam Houston Parkway, East, Houston,  Tx 77032
County: Susquehanna
Municipality Name/City, Borough, Township: New Milford  Twp.
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: Great Bend, PA, Tributary to  Smith Creek which is a tributary to Salt Lick Creek.

Well Permit #: 073-20403-00-00
Well Farm Name Mahoning-Ambrosia 6H
Applicant Name: Hilcorp Energy Company
Contact Person: Stephanie McMurray
Address: 1201 Louisiana Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77002
County: Lawrence
Municipality Name/City, Borough, Township: Mahoning
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: Edinburg


SPECIAL NOTICES

Categorical Exclusion

Northeast Region: Clean Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.

Project Information:

Project Applicant Project Applicant's
Address
Project Location
(Municipality)
Project Location
(County)
City of Bethlehem 10 East Church Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
City of Bethlehem Northampton

Description: The City of Bethlehem is implementing a Biosolids Dewatering Facility and Effluent Pump Station Improvements upgrade project at their existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) which includes replacement of a 30-year old belt filter press with centrifuge units in a new building addition; upgrading the effluent pump capacity by adding two 20 MGD vertical turbine pumps and installing a new effluent flow meter station; and integrating six of the WWTP process areas to the SCADA server at the Main Control Building. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. 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.

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Special Notice


Special Notice Under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 300f, et. seq.)

Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915

Project Location:

Applicant Applicant Address County
Schuylkill County Municipal Authority 221 South Centre Street
Pottsville, Pa 17901
Mahanoy Township
Schuylkill County

Project Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority is proposing an extension of their Mount Laurel water distribution system to serve the Mahanoy Business Park. The proposed project includes installation of 16,580 feet of 12-inch diameter waterline and construction of a new 500,000 gallon welded steel finished water storage tank. The Department's review of the project and the information received in the Environmental Report for the project has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby approves the Environmental Assessment for the proposed project.

Public Hearing for Bituminous Surface Mine and Associated NPDES Application

Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

37130101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259438. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). A public hearing for a bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES application will be held at the Wayne Township Fire Hall in Ellwood City, Pa. on December 18, 2013, at 3:00 pm.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 13-2275. Filed for public inspection December 6, 2013, 9:00 a.m.]



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