[44 Pa.B. 5573]
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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 Issued
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
11841603 and NPDES No. PA0235377 and GP12-11841603-R14. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). To renew the permit for the Portage Plant in Portage Township, Cambria County and related NPDES permit. Includes renewal of Air Quality GPA/GP-12 Authorization. Approval is authorized under General Permit BAQ-GAP/GP12 and is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms, and conditions of authorization GP12-11841603-R14. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on July 5, 2012. Application received January 20, 2012. Permit issued August 6, 2014.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17663047. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine and coal refuse disposal in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County affecting 260.4 acres. Receiving streams(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Saltlick Run and Saltlick Run. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 31, 2014. Permit issued: August 6, 2014.
17840123. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine and tipple refuse disposal in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County affecting 233.6 acres. Receiving streams(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Saltlick Run and Saltlick Run. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 31, 2014. Permit issued: August 6, 2014.
17930127. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Woodward Township, Clearfield County affecting 186.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Moshannon Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Whiteside Run, Whiteside Run and Moshannon Creek. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 31, 2014. Permit issued: August 6, 2014.
17703032. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Woodward Township, Clearfield County affecting 116.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Moshannon Creek. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 31, 2014. Permit issued: August 6, 2014.
17030118. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine and auger in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 75.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Clearfield Creek. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 31, 2014. Permit issued: August 6, 2014.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
40840203R6. Blaschak Coal Corp., (PO Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and surface mine operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 80.0 acres, receiving stream: Nescopeck Creek. Application received: October 1, 2013. Renewal issued: August 7, 2014.
Permit No. 40840203GP104R. Blaschak Coal Corp., (PO Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 40840203 in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, receiving stream: Nescopeck Creek. Application received: October 1, 2013. Renewal issued: August 7, 2014.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
33050802. Homer Schaffer (112 Kentucky Avenue, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Final bond release for a small noncoal mining operation in Henderson Township, Jefferson County. Restoration of 4.6 acres completed. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Stump Creek. Application received: May 23, 2014. Final bond release approved: July 23, 2014.
25130303. Raymond D. Showman & Sons, Inc. (12851 Sharp Road, Edinboro, PA 16412) Commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial minerals mine in LeBoeuf Township, Erie County affecting 150.0 acres. Receiving streams: French Creek. Application received: October 29, 2013. Permit Issued: August 6, 2014.
25130303-GP-104. Raymond D. Showman & Sons, Inc. (12851 Sharp Road, Edinboro, PA 16412) General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 25130303 in LeBoeuf Township, Erie County. Receiving streams: French Creek. Application received: October 29, 2013. Permit Issued: August 6, 2014.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 64142801 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225401. Litts & Sons Stone Co., Inc., (19 Primrose Drive, Springbrook Township, PA 18444), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Sterling Township, Wayne County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: Butternut Creek. Application received: December 12, 2013. Permit issued: August 6, 2014.
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
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
42144001. Autumn Ridge Energy, LLC (P. O. Box 175, Burbank, OH 44241) Blasting activity permit to build a road for their own use in Corydon Township, McKean County. This blasting activity permit will expire on July 1, 2015. Permit Issued: August 4, 2014.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08144110. Meshoppen Blasting Inc. (Frantz Road, P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630). Blasting for well pad and access road located in Wilmot Township, Bradford County with an expiration date of October 31, 2014. Permit issued: August 4, 2014.
14144102. Douglas Explosives Inc. (P. O. Box 77, Philipsburg, PA 16866-0077). Blasting for commercial development located in Potter Township, Centre County with an expiration date of December 30, 2014. Permit issued: August 4, 2014.
57144109. M & J Explosives LLC (P. O. Box 1248, Carlisle, PA 17013). Blasting for well pad located in Elkland Township, Sullivan County with an expiration date of August 4, 2015. Permit issued: August 6, 2014.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 23414103. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Brandywine Mills in Concord and Chadds Ford Townships, Delaware County with an expiration date of August 1, 2015. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
Permit No. 36144142. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Stonehenge Reserve in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of August 6, 2015. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
Permit No. 36144143. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Weatherburn Commons East Meadows in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of August 5, 2015. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
Permit No. 38144110. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Stratford Meadows in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of August 2, 2015. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
Permit No. 40144108. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Scranton Craftsman in Dupont Borough and Pittston Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of August 2, 2015. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
Permit No. 58144155. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for SWN NR 03 Colwell West pad & access road in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of November 30, 2014. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
Permit No. 58144156. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for SNW NR 17 Coleman Pad in Oakland Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of November 30, 2014. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
Permit No. 58144157. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for SWN NR 20 pad & access road in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of November 30, 2014. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
Permit No. 58144158. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for RU 72 Folkvard Pad in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of November 30, 2014. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
Permit No. 66144106. DW Drilling & Blasting, (9990 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135), construction blasting for Garrison Pad & lease road in Washington Township, Wyoming County with an expiration date of August 1, 2015. Permit issued: August 8, 2014.
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 Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E06-696: Adin Z. and Andrea K. Horning, 1399 Schubert Road, Bethel, PA 19507 in Bethel Township, Berks County, ACOE Baltimore District
To fill in a 3,750 square foot offline pond due to safety concerns located adjacent to Schubert Road (Bethel PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 29` 23.2", Longitude: -76° 15` 50.0") in Bethel Township, Berks County. The permit was issued on August 4, 2014.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E41-655. Schwartz-Cioffi Family Trust, 1447 El Vago Street, La Canada, CA 91011-1750. Schwartz-Cioffi Family Trust Streamside Property in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Jersey Shore, PA Quadrangle Lat: 41° 22` 36.5"; Long: -76° 49` 48.7").
To reconstruct and maintain a new structure in Plunketts Creek Township—Lycoming County, which is located within the floodway/floodplain of Loyalsock Creek. The scope of the repairs is to construct the house on elevated concrete piers with a steel frame foundation.
The proposed modifications will not permanently impact wetlands, cultural or archaeological resources, national/state/local parks, forests recreational areas, landmarks wildlife refuge or historical sites. Loyalsock Creek is classified with an existing use of Exception Value (EV).
E59-521. McDonald's USA, LLC, 801 Lakeview Drive, Suite 302, Blue Bell, PA 19422-1961. McDonald's Restaurant in Wellsboro Borough, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Jersey Shore, PA Quadrangle Lat: 41° 45` 3.69"; Long: -77° 17` 48.6").
To reconstruct and maintain a new structure in Wellsboro Borough—Tioga County, which is located within the floodway/floodplain of Morris Creek. The scope is to demolish an existing 5,357 SF restaurant and construct a new 4,318 SF restaurant.
The proposed modifications will not permanently impact wetlands, cultural or archaeological resources, national/state/local parks, forests recreational areas, landmarks wildlife refuge or historical sites. Morris Creek is classified with a designated use of Cold Water Fishery (CWF).
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh PA, 15222
E63-07-007: Rice Poseidon Midstream, LLC, 171 Hillpointe Dr Ste 301 Canonsburg, PA 15317, Somerset Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
Rice Poseidon Midstream, LLC will install the Jaybird Pipeline that will begin at the Back Nine Pond/Swagler Loop (40° 6` 39.1", -80° 3` 5.98") and will terminate at the Zorro to EQT pipeline (40° 5` 42.87", -80° 2` 25.73"). The project is located within the Ellsworth USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Map, in Somerset Township, Washington County, and in Subbasin 19C (Middle Monongahela River Watershed). The project will include installation of a 1.37-mi long 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and an 18-inch diameter HDPE waterline. The project is a Joint Permit Application due to the crossing of a wetland which is greater than 10 acres on National Wetland Inventory maps. This wetland was field verified to be 7.925 acres in size. The project will result in one (1) wetland crossing and one (1) watercourse crossing, resulting in a total of 917 ft2 of permanent wetland impact and 20 linear feet of permanent stream impact.
Each of the following crossings will be crossed by horizontal directional drilling by the two (2) pipes mentioned above:
Wetland Crossing Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact Wetland 01
Palustrine Emergent (PEM),
Palustrine Scrub-Shrub (PSS),
Palustrine Forested (PFO)
40° 6` 12.01",
-80° 2` 48.03"Temporary:
Permanent:0 acres
917 ft2 (0.02 ac)
Stream Crossings Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact Perennial Stream 03
(#24054 South Branch Pigeon Creek) (WWF)40° 6` 11.04",
-80° 2` 45.30"
Temporary:
Permanent:0 ln. ft.
20 ln. ft. (0.002 ac)
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.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335
ESCGP-2 #ESX14-073-0021—Pulaski-Varano 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) Pulaski(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT Deer Creek (WWF) Deer Creek (WWF)ESCGP-2 #ESX14-047-0007—Toby Valley Project
Applicant EQT Production Company
Contact Todd Klaner
Address 455 Racetrack Rd, Suite 101
City Washington State PA Zip Code 15301
County Elk Township(s) Fox(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT 50403 to Little Toby Creek (CWF), McCauley Run (CWF)ESCGP-2 #ESX13-019-0067A—Royal Compressor Station, Major Modification
Applicant MarkWest Liberty Bluestone, LLC.
Contact Mr. Richard Lowry
Address 4600 J. Barry Court, Suite 500
City Canonsburg State PA Zip Code 15317
County Butler Township(s) Forward(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Break-
neck Creek, WWF & UNTs to Connoquenessing Creek, WWF/Slippery Rock Creek.ESCGP-2 #ESX14-019-0046—W70 Well Pad
Applicant PennEnergy Resources, LLC
Contact Mr. Robert Crissinger
Address 1000 Commerce Drive; Park Place One, Suite 100
City Pittsburgh State PA Zip Code 15275
County Butler Township(s) Jefferson(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Davis Run / Slippery Rock Creek WatershedESCGP-2 #ESG14-083-0009—Clermont East Compressor Station
Applicant NFG Midstream Clermont, LLC
Contact Duane Wassum
Address 6363 Main Street
City Williamsville State NY Zip Code 14221
County Mckean Township(s) Sergeant(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Dead Man's Lick, Dead Man's Lick, UNT to S. Fork W. Branch Potato Creek, UNT to Elk Fork. CWFESCGP-2 #ESX14-073-0020—Pulaski Carlisle Central
Facility 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) Pulaski(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Deer CreekESCGP-2 #ESG14-019-0038—Cypher to Bergbigler Gas Pipeline
Applicant Mountain Gathering Inc.
Contact Dewey Chalos
Address 810 Houston Street
City Fort Worth State TX Zip Code 76102
County Butler Township(s) Clearfield(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Little Buffalo Run/Buffalo CreekESCGP-2 #ESX14-073-0019—Chrastina Pipeline
Applicant Hilcorp Energy Co.
Contact Stephanie McMurray
Address 1201 Louisiana St, Suite 1400
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Lawrence Township(s) Pulaski(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Shenango River, UNT to Shenango River WWFESCGP-2 #ESX14-019-0045—Bintrim Well Pad
Applicant R.E. Gas Development, LLC
Contact Michael T. Endler
Address 600 Cranberry Woods Drive
City Cranberry Township State PA Zip Code 16066
County Butler Township(s) Lancaster(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Crab Run & UNT to Yellow Creek—CWF, Crab Run & Yellow Creek—CWFESCGP-2 #ESX14-085-0021 - Jefferson Zigo Well Pad
Applicant Hilcorp Energy Co.
Contact Stephanie McMurray
Address 1201 Louisiana St, Suite 1400
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Mercer Township(s) Jefferson(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Munnell Run & Lackawannock Creek—TSF, Beaver RiverEastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-14-0061
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address Five Penn Center West, Suite 401
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15276
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Bridgewater Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Meshoppen Creek (CWF/MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-14-0065
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) Jackson Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Drinker Creek (CWF/MF) and UNT theretoESCGP-2 # ESX11-033-0011 (02)
Applicant Name Carrizo Marcellus, LLC
Contact Person Gary Byron
Address P. O. Box 231
City, State, Zip Drifting, PA 16834
County Clearfield County
Township(s) Gulich Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Whiteside Run (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-14-0009
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Randy DeLaune
Address 100 IST Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford and Susquehanna Counties
Township(s) Tuscarora and Auburn Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 29606 to Wyalusing Creek, Carter Creek, Tribs 29351 and 29354 to Little Meshoppen Creek and UNTs to Aforemen-
tioned Streams (CWF-WWF); Secondary: Susquehanna RiverESCGP-2 # ESX29-023-0008
Applicant Name Seneca Resources Corporation
Contact Person Doug Kepler
Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15237
County Cameron County
Township(s) Shippen Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Left Branch Cooks Run (EV), Havens Run (CWF); Watersheds: Left Branch Cooks Run, Havens Run;
Secondary: Cooks Run, Havens RunESCGP-2 # EX11-015-0139 (01)
Applicant Name Talisman Energy USA, Inc.
Contact Person Lance Ridall
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford County
Township(s) Columbia Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Wolfe Creek, North Branch Sugar Creek, UNT to North Branch Sugar Creek (All TSF/MF);
Secondary: North Branch Sugar Creek (TSF/MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-081-14-0031
Applicant Name Seneca Resources Corporation
Contact Person Doug Kepler
Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15237
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Eldred Township
Receiving Stream(s)and Classification(s) 2 UNTs to Mill Creek/Antes-Lycoming Creeks (WWF); Lycoming Creek (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-14-0023
Applicant Name Atlas Resources, LLC
Contact Person Carla Suszkowski
Address Park Place Corp Cntr One, 1000 Commerce Dr, 4th Fl
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Gamble Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Murray Run—
EV/Loyalsock Creek Watershed; Wallis Run (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-015-14-0047
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas, LC
Contact Person Jeffrey Deegan
Address 6051 Wallace Road Ext., Suite 300
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Bradford County
Township(s) Overton Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT Cabin Run/Schrader Creek (EV/MF), UNT Elk Creek (EV/
MF);
Secondary: Towanda and Loyalsock Creeks
SPECIAL NOTICE
Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act for the York Haven Power Company, LLC—York Haven Hydroelectric Project
PA DEP File No. EA 67-023 FERC
Docket No. P-1888-030On August 19, 2014 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Commonwealth) Department of Environmental Protection (Department, DEP or PADEP), issued Section 401 Water Quality Certification to York Haven Power Company, LLC (YHPC) for the York Haven Hydroelectric Project (YHHP). The DEP, by this notice, certifies that the construction, operation and maintenance of the YHHP complies with the applicable provisions of sections 301—303, 306, 307 and 316 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316, 1317, and 1326) and with appropriate requirements of state law. The Department further certifies that the operation and maintenance of the YHHP complies with applicable Commonwealth water quality standards and that the operation and maintenance of the YHHP does not violate applicable Commonwealth water quality standards provided that the operation and maintenance of the YHHP complies with the conditions proposed for this certification, including the criteria and conditions set forth below:
Compensatory Mitigation
1. YHPC will mitigate the impact to aquatic species by constructing a nature-like fishway (''NLF'') at the eastern end of the main dam apex, connecting to the south-western tip of Three Mile Island, in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County. The NLF will facilitate movement of resident and migratory aquatic species over the dam and re-establish upstream/downstream river connectivity by creating a series of steps that will distribute the change in water surface and riverbed elevations caused by the dam over approximately 450 feet of the Susquehanna River. Subsequent to construction of the NLF, YHPC will monitor the performance of the NLF. Maintenance of the NLF to its approved design configuration shall be conducted for the duration of the operation of YHHP as an electric generation facility.
2. YHPC will provide a minimum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per year for the continuation of their debris management program for debris removal projects within the Lower Susquehanna River watershed. This program will continue for the duration of this certification.
3. YHPC will also achieve certain fish passage targets for migratory fish and eels passing through the project area, and will take corrective action if the fish passage targets are not achieved.
4. YHPC will achieve minimum stream flow criteria to convey flows past the project.
5. The water quality certification will be revised in 2030, as appropriate, to address demonstrated project impacts and subject to the provisions of this certification, to establish requirements consistent with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C Section 1341.
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P. S. Section 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, 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 Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action 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 any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the board within 30 days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this document to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the secretary to the board (717.787.3483) for more information.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 14-1781. Filed for public inspection August 22, 2014, 9:00 a.m.]
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