[44 Pa.B. 6572]
[Saturday, October 11, 2014]
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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
32131303. Western Allegheny Energy, LLC, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To operate the Crooked Creek Mine in Washington Township and Creekside Borough, Indiana County to operate a new underground coal mine. Underground Acres Proposed 6642.1, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 6642.1. No discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 23, 2013. Application received March 4, 2013. Permit issued September 26, 2014.
30831303 and NPDES No. PA0013511. Cumberland Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Rd., PO Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370).To revise the permit for the Cumberland Mine in Wayne Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit to install fourteen gob-ventilation boreholes for Panels 63 & 64. Surface Acres Proposed 9.14. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 13, 2014. Application received October 29, 2013. Permit issued September 26, 2014.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56090107 and NPDES No. PA0262790. Fieg Brothers 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, transfer of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine from Rosebud Mining Company—Meyersdale Division, 1117 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale, PA 15552, located in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County affecting 108.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Stonycreek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 14, 2014. Permit Issued: September 18, 2014.
Permit No. 32050104 and NPDES No. PA0249742. Mears Energy, LLC, 490 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, Pa 15701, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine to change the land use from Forestland to unmanaged natural habitat/wildlife habitat in West Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 126 acres. Receiving stream: Carr Run classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 23, 2014. Permit Issued: September 22, 2014.
Permit No. 11020103 and NPDES No. PA0249335. Gator Coal LP, P. O. Box 4181, Eldertown, PA 15736, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, affecting 324.5 acres. Receiving streams: Douglas Run; Peg Run; West Branch of Susquehanna River classified for the following uses: cold water fishery; warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 14, 2014. Permit issued: September 22, 2014.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
03060103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250911. Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215). Permit renewal issued for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Burrell Township, Armstrong County, affecting 75.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Crooked Creek. Application received: January 9, 2014. Permit issued: September 23, 2014.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 49-305-003GP12. Mallard Contracting Co., Inc., (122 Wilburton Road, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851), general operating permit to operate a coal preparation plant on Surface Mining Permit No. 49663009 in Mt. Carmel and Conyngham Townships, Northumberland and Columbia Counties. Application received: December 13, 2012. Permit issued: September 23, 2014.
Permit No. 40990101R2 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225193. Hazleton Shaft Corp., (PO Box 435, Hazleton, PA 18201), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hazle Township and City of Hazleton, Luzerne County affecting 481.0 acres, receiving stream: Hazle Creek. Applications received: March 10, 2010 and December 6, 2011. Renewal and NPDES Permit issued: September 25, 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
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
63144004. KESCO, Inc. (215 South Main Street, Suite 2, Zelienople, PA 16063). Blasting activity permit issued July 30, 2014 for the construction of the Street of Meadow hotel, located in North Strabane Township, Washington County has been cancelled effective September 25, 2014.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 36144152. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (P. O. Box 528, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Twin Springs in East Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of September 22, 2015. Permit issued: September 23, 2014.
Permit No. 36144153. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Titus Reiff Farm Shop in East Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 30, 2014. Permit issued: September 23, 2014.
Permit No. 38144113. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Nolt Service waste pit in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of November 30, 2014. Permit issued: September 23, 2014.
Permit No. 48144107. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (P. O. Box 528, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting at 5200 Jaindl Boulevard in Hanover Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of October 1, 2015. Permit issued: September 23, 2014.
Permit No. 58144167. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for Jones Road tank pad and access road in Middleton Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of December 31, 2014. Permit issued: September 23, 2014.
Permit No. 67144116. J Roy's, Inc., (P. O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for a single dwelling at 916 Mill Road in Chanceford Township, York County with an expiration date of September 20, 2015. Permit issued: September 23, 2014.
Permit No. 58144166. DW Drilling & Blasting, (9990 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135), construction blasting for Reynen Gas Pad and Tank Farm in Harford Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of September 16, 2015. Permit issued: September 25, 2014.
Permit No. 58144168. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for SWN RU 47 pad and access road in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of January 31, 2015. Permit issued: September 25, 2014.
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 activitiesas 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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0235601 (Mining Permit No. 11141301 (formerly 11031701)), ArcelorMittal Pristine Resources LLC, (129 Bethlehem Road PO Box 36, Revloc, PA 15948). A revision to the renewed NPDES permit issued January 4, 2013 for the Mine 31 AMD plant in Jackson Township, Cambria County. This NPDES draft permit is a revision to the NPDES draft permit originally published in the PA Bulletin on May 24, 2014. This NPDES draft permit is also being published in compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.88, as a result of a settlement of an Environmental Hearing Board Appeal at EHB Docket No. 2013-021-R (consolidated with 2013-028-R) issued on September 16, 2014. Surface Acres Affected 72.82. Receiving stream: UNT to South Branch of Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas—Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT South Branch of Blacklick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 27` 10.2" Long: 78° 49` 38.8") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - REPORT Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 NPDES No.PA0235512 (Mining Permit No. 11141302 (formerly 11031702)), ArcelorMittal Pristine Resources LLC, (129 Bethlehem Road PO Box 36, Revloc, PA 15948). A revision to the renewed NPDES permit issued January 28, 2013 for the Mine 77 AMD Plant in East Taylor Township, Cambria County. This NPDES draft permit is a revision to the NPDES draft permit originally published in the PA Bulletin on May 24, 2014. This NPDES draft permit is also being published in compliance with 25 PA Code § 92a.88, as a result of a settlement of an Environmental Hearing Board Appeal at EHB Docket No. 2013-028-R (consolidated with 2013-021-R) issued on September 16, 2014. Surface Acres Affected 22.84. Receiving stream: UNT to Little Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT to Little Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 22` 48" Long: 78° 50` 58") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - REPORT Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0269395 (Mining Permit No. 56130108), Coal Loaders, Inc., 210 East Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15648, new NPDES permit for surface coal mine operation in Summit Township and Garrett Borough, Somerset County, affecting 103.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Bigby Creek and Casselman River, classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and warm water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: March 28, 2014.
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 outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Bigby Creek and Casselman River.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Treatment Pond 1 Y 002—Treatment Pond 2 Y 003—Treatment Pond 3 Y 004—Sediment Pond 1 Y 005—Sediment Pond 2 Y 006—Sediment Pond 3 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 and 003 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) 1.8 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
Outfalls: 004, 005 and 006 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) Monitor
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FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for 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 Southeast Region: Waterway and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900.
E09-988. Doylestown Township, 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, Doylestown Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 72-foot long by 12-foot wide by 6-foot high pedestrian bridge in and along the 100-year floodway of Pine Run, for the purpose of the proposed new 10-foot wide paved trail system.
The bridge is located approximately 128 feet upstream of the existing Kelly Avenue covered bridge over Pine Run (Doylestown, PA Lat: 40.3110, Long. -75.1711), located in Doylestown and New Britain Townships, Bucks County.
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].
E46-1103.FEF, Inc., 10 Schoolhouse Road, Suite 1, Souderton, PA 18964, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia, District.
To place fill in an existing 0.36 acre of manmade pond in and along a UNT to Minister Creek (TSF, MF) due to liability concerns for children with special needs. This project also includes replacement of an existing 36-inch culvert and endwalls which will serve as a driveway crossing.
The site is located near the intersection of Big Road (S.R. 0073) and Church Road (Sassamanville, PA USGS map, Lat. 401845, Long. 753308).
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].
E09-982.PA Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676, Bensalem m Bristol, Middletown Townships, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the construction work for Phase IV of Stage 1 (Design Section D20) includes the following water obstruction and encroachment activities:
1. To place fill for the construction of the roadway interchange of I-276 and I-95 in the emergent wetland S10-PEM that drains to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek. The impacts are located under proposed I-95 NB, from Sta. 451+71 to 456+26 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.35 inches W: 1.75 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 34.74", Longitude: 74° 53` 13.66"). Permanent impact of 0.221 acres of emergent wetland (S10-PEM).
2. To place fill for the construction of the roadway interchange of I-276 and I-95 in the scrub-shrub wetland S7-PSS that drains to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek. The impacts are located under proposed I-195, from Sta. 547+00 to 549+69 Lt. (Beverly, NJ—PA Quadrangle N: 22.75 inches W: 1.95 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 28.47", Longitude: 74° 53` 19.41"). Permanent impact of 0.154 acres of scrub-shrub wetland (S7-PSS).
3. To place fill for the construction of the roadway interchange of I-276 and I-95 in the scrub-shrub wetland S6-PSS that drains to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek. The impacts are located under proposed I-195, from Sta. 549+62 to 552+33 Lt. (Beverly, NJ—PA Quadrangle N: 22.75 inches W: 2.00 inches; Latitude: 40°7`30.48", Longitude: 74° 53` 19.90"). Permanent impact of 0.081 acres and temporary impact of 0.153 acres of scrub-shrub wetland (S6-PSS).
4. To fill and relocate the intermittent stream S4B-R4 (1) within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek. The impacts are located on the east side of I-95, adjacent to the northbound lanes from Sta. 1542+46 to Sta. 1546+27 (Beverly, NJ—PA Quadrangle N: 22.50 inches W: 1.75 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 23.64", Longitude: 74° 53` 18.53"). Permanent impact of 388 linear feet of intermittent stream channel. The existing channel will be filled and will not be relocated into a new channel [S4B-R4 (1)].
5. To fill and relocate the intermittent stream S9C-R4 (1) within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek. The impacts are located on the west side of I-95, adjacent to the southbound lanes from Sta. 381+80 to 387+00 (Beverly, NJ—PA Quadrangle N: 22.45 inches W: 1.80 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 30.13", Longitude: 74° 53` 16.34"). Permanent impact of 480 linear feet of intermittent stream channel. The existing channel will be filled and relocated into a new channel 610 feet in length [S9C-R4 (1)].
6. To fill and relocate the intermittent stream S4A-R4 (1) within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek. The impacts are located on the east side of I-95, adjacent to the northbound lanes from Sta. 1553+25 to 1546+27 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.10 inches W: 1.80 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 30.13", Longitude: 74° 53` 16.34"). Permanent impact of 711 linear feet of intermittent stream channel. The existing channel will be filled and relocated into a new channel 1,050 feet in length [S4A-R4 (1)].
7. To fill and relocate the intermittent stream S9B-R4 (1) within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek. The impacts are located on the west side of I-95, adjacent to the southbound lanes from Sta. 546+85 to 563+38 (Beverly, NJ—PA Quadrangle N: 22.80 inches W: 1.90 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 35.17", Longitude: 74° 53` 21.24"). Permanent impact of 1,396 linear feet of intermittent stream channel. The existing channel will be filled and relocated into a new channel 560 feet in length [S9B-R4 (1)].
8. To fill and relocate the intermittent stream S9B-R4 (2) within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek. The impacts are located on the east side of I-95, adjacent to the southbound lanes (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.20 inches W: 2.00 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 42.93", Longitude: 74° 53`24.19"). Permanent impact of 250 linear feet of intermittent stream channel. The existing channel will be filled and will not be relocated into a new channel [S9B-R4 (2)].
9. To fill and relocate into a culvert and new channel, perennial stream S9A-R2 (2 and 3) within the proposed construction limits along I-95 that drains to Neshaminy Creek from station 446+29 to 446+79. Permanent impact of 167 linear feet of perennial stream channel; 87 linear feet (east side of NB I-95) and 80 linear feet (west side of SB I-95) (Beverly, NJ—PA Quadrangle N: 22.75 inches W: 1.75 inches; NB—Latitude: 40° 7` 32.7" Longitude: 74° 53` 16.01"; SB—Latitude: 40° 07` 28.03" Longitude: 74° 53` 22.25"). The existing channel will be placed into two culvert extensions, one east of and one west of I-95 for a permanent impact of 167 linear feet of new culvert. There will be a permanent loss of 167 linear feet of perennial stream channel [S9A-R2 (2 and 3)].
10. To place fill and grade perennial stream channel S1A-R2 (3 & 4) within the proposed construction limits that drains to Neshaminy Creek. The impacted stream channel is located on the west side of I-95 adjacent to Ramp AA from Sta. 309+82 to Ramp AA Sta. 311+81 (Beverly, PA—NJ Quadrangle N: 19.5 inches W: 3.0 inches; Latitude: 40° 06` 22.44" Longitude: 74° 53` 49.74"). Permanent impact of 160 linear feet and temporary impact of 180 linear feet of perennial stream channel [S1A-R2 (3 & 4)].
This Permit is Phase IV of an overall project for associated impacts; to construct the proposed I-276/I-95 Interchange Project which involves a high-speed, fully directional interchange between the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) and Interstate 95 (I-95). The project also includes relocation of the Pennsylvania Turnpike barrier toll plaza (Interchange 359), widening of I-276 from four to six lanes between Interchange 351 and the Delaware River, and construction of an additional parallel bridge across the Delaware River. In addition, I-95 would be widened to accommodate ramps and merge lanes resulting from the construction of the interchange.
This permit is for roadway construction and widening along I-276 extend approximately 9.2 miles along I-276 from just west of Interchange 351, Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (Langhorne, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 1.6 inches; W: 14.8 inches), across the Delaware River Turnpike Bridge into Burlington and Florence Townships, Burlington County, New Jersey (Bristol, PA-NJ USGS Quadrangle N: 20.2 inches; W: 8.3 inches). Approximately 1.3 miles of the study limits are located in New Jersey. The study limits along I-95 extend 3.2 miles from just south of Trenton Road in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (Langhorne, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 3.4 inches; W: 2.9 inches), to the east bank of the Neshaminy Creek in Bristol Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (Beverly, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 18.8 inches; W: 3.8 inches).
The overall project proposes to permanently impact a total of 1.83 acres of wetlands (PEM/PSS/PFO) and 7,939 linear feet of perennial stream. The applicant proposes to create, restore, enhance and protect wetlands, streams and riparian habitat as compensatory mitigation for impacts. Compensatory wetland mitigation for the entire project will occur on land owned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) located at the corner of Zimmerman Lane and Newportville Road in Middletown Township, Bucks County; and stream mitigation will occur along Mill Creek in the Plumbridge Community in Bristol Township, Bucks County.
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)].
Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E39-530. City of Allentown, Department of Public Works, 641 South 10th Street, Allentown, PA 18103. City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To abandon in place an existing storm water outfall and to construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway of Trout Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter HDPE pipe, endwall and riprap apron. The project is located on Mack Boulevard, 650-feet north of Dixon Street (Allentown East Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 34`57"; Longitude: -75°28`0.39"). Subbasin: 2C
E35-454.Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512. City of Scranton, Lacka-wanna County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a channel change along 671 feet of Roaring Brook (CWF-MF) with work consisting of grout bag placement along an existing undermined concrete retaining wall, lining the channel with a minimum depth of 3-foot of R-7 riprap, the placement of two cross vanes and one J-hook, and removal of an old masonry foundation. Portions of the project were previously authorized under EP3512407 which permitted approximately 230 feet of emergency grout bag placement to stabilize the existing retaining wall. The project is located along the Cedar Ave Ramp (SR 8025) off of the Central City Expressway (SR 0011) (Scranton Quadrangle Latitude: 41°24`14"; Longitude: -75°39`34").
E39-521. TGG/THC—Hamilton Crossing's, L.P., 350 Sentry Parkway, Building 630, Suite 300, Blue Bell, PA 19422. Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To fill three isolated water bodies totaling approximately 2-acres in size for the purpose of constructing a commercial subdivision. The project is located at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and Krock Road (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 34` 1"; Longitude: -75° 33` 40"). Subbasin: 2C
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E01-308: Gettysburg Municipal Authority, 601 East Main Street, PO Box 3307, Gettysburg, PA 17325-3307 in Gettysburg Borough and Cumberland Township, Adams County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District
To 1) remove the existing structure and to install and maintain a 48.0-inch sanitary sewer line in and across an unnamed tributary to Rock Creek (WWF, MF); 2) install and maintain a 42.0-inch sanitary sewer line in and across an unnamed tributary to Rock Creek and 0.03 acre of its associated wetlands (WWF, MF); 3) remove the existing structure and to install and maintain a 36.0-inch sanitary sewer line in and across Stevens Run (WWF, MF) all for the purpose of upgrading an existing sewage collection system. The project originates southeast of East Middle Street and South Sixth Street in the Borough of Gettysburg and extends north and east to the intersection of Hazel Alley and East Water Street in Gettysburg Borough and Cumberland Township, Adams County (Gettysburg, PA Quadrangle, Beginning at Latitude: 39° 50`2.4", Longitude: -77°13`42.2" and ending at Latitude: 39°20`7.4", Longitude: -77°13`34.3"). The permit was issued on September 17, 2014.
E36-930: Elizabethtown Borough, 600 South Hanover Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District
to: 1) install and maintain a 33.0-foot long by 10.0-foot wide pedestrian bridge over Conoy Creek (TSF, MF); 2) to remove 1 cubic yard of fill from the floodway of Conoy Creek; and 3) to install and maintain an 80.0-foot long by 11.0-foot wide handicap accessible ramp and 1 cubic yard of fill in the floodway of Conoy Creek (TSF, MF), all for the purpose of relocating pedestrians from high traffic areas. The project is located approximately 0.06 miles southeast of the intersection of West High Street and Brown Street (Latitude: 40° 8` 55.28"N; Longitude: 76° 36` 34.43"W) in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this activity. The permit was issued on September 30, 2014.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 814-332-6860
EA43-08-001, Halcon Field Service LLC, 2984 Kirila Blvd., Hermitage, Pa 16148, Colpetzer Surface Site in Perry Township, Mercer County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Jackson Center, PA Quadrangle, N: 41° 22` 16.878"; W: 80° 13' 22.64''). To reduce the overall length of a 298 feet stream enclosure to 100 feet, for the purpose of stabilizing and restoring 198 linear feet of stream bank on UNT 36280 to Little Shenango River (TSF).The remaining 100 feet of culvert will be used as permanent access to the site off of Pa State Route 19. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
EA38-011: PA Army National Guard, Fort Indian-town Gap, Building 11-12 Utility Road, Annville, PA 17003 in East Hanover and Union Townships, Lebanon County, ACOE Baltimore District
To 1) removal of an existing structure; 2) placement and maintenance of fill in 0.33 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands; 3) construction and maintenance of a storm water detention facility, permanently impacting 0.03 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands; 4) placement and maintenance of fill in 847.0 feet of an unnamed tributary to Vesle Run (WWF, MF); 5) installation and maintenance of an 8.0-inch diameter ductile iron water main under Vesle Run (WWF, MF); 6) installation and maintenance of a 36.0-inch concrete outfall with rip rap apron in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 0.01 acre of wetlands; 7) installation and maintenance of an 8.0-inch diameter PVC sanitary sewer line with manhole in palustrine emergent wetlands, temporally impacting 0.08 acre of wetlands, and permanently impacting 0.01 acre of wetlands, all for the purpose of constructing an aircraft maintenance instructional building. The project is located immediately east of the intersection of Range Road and Utility Road (Latitude: 40° 26` 11.2"N; Longitude: 76° 34` 30.6"W) in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County. To compensate for the wetland impacts 0.61 acre of replacement wetlands will be created onsite. The Environmental Assessment has been approved and deemed by DEP to be satisfied.
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 # ESX09-053-0003A—Warrant 5504 & 5508 Project—Major Modification
Applicant Pennsylvania General Energy Co., LLC
Contact Robert Kuntz
Address 120 Market Street
City Warren State PA Zip Code 16365
County Forest Township(s) Green(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Fox Run HQ-
CWF / NRWTS, Big Weaver Run CWF, Little Coon Creek HQ-CWF, Coon Creek CWFESCGP-2 # ESX14-053-0001—Forest 2365 FWI
Applicant Pennsylvania General Energy Co, LLC
Contact Robert Kuntz
Address 120 Market Street
City Warren State PA Zip Code 16365
County Forest Township(s) Green(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Zipp Run, Big Weaver Run, Coon Creek CWF
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In the month of September 2014 Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987, P. L. 238, No. 43 (63 P. S. Sections 2001—2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed below to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania. The period of certification is two years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P. O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).
Name Address Type of
CertificationA-1 Realty Services, Inc. PO Box 179
Kutztown, PA 19530Testing Terrance Best 65 Johnson St.
Pittston, PA 18640Testing Matthew Beutman 3446 Allegheny Rd.
Manns Choice, PA 15550Testing James Bucciarelli,
Certified Testing Services, Inc.7031 Phillips Mill Rd.
New Hope, PA 18938Testing Camelot Inspections 2905 Mill Rd.
Milton, PA 17847Testing J.L. Camp Inspections Services, Inc. 6006 Forest Dr.
Monaca, PA 15061Testing Andrew Dionne 421 W. Chocolate Ave.
Hershey, PA 17033Testing Stephen Fiorelli 700 Braxton Rd.
Ridley Park, PA 19078Testing William Flannery 5121 E. Creek Dr.
Harrisburg, PA 17112Testing John Fleenor 312 Gist St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219Testing Larry Frace 3642 Ridge Rd.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815Testing Andrew Kimmich 1653 Lititz Pk. #219
Lancaster, PA 17601Testing Robert Klebanoff 240 N. Bent Rd.
Wyncote, PA 19096Testing Richard D. Malin & Associates, Inc. 2075 Haymaker Rd.
Monroeville, PA 15146Testing Deborah Mancini
A Harmony Home Inspection, LLC9401 McKnight Rd. Ste. 308
Pittsburgh, PA 15237Testing Wade Martin 12228 Scott Rd.
Waynesboro, PA 17268Mitigation Dale Metzger 3450 Lurman Dr.
Macungie, PA 18062Mitigation John Morek 201 Cooper St.
Courtdale, PA 18704Testing David Mull 14 Crestmont Ct.
Lititz, PA 17543Testing Gregory Newman
Newman's Home4364 Vista Dr.
Nazareth, PA 18064Testing Penoco, Inc. 485 E. College Ave.
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823Testing Jeffrey Schlaline 800 Locust Grove Rd.
York, PA 17402Testing James Wandless 1424 W. 30th St.
Erie, PA 16508Mitigation Brody Webb 3446 Allegheny Rd.
Manns Choice, PA 15550Testing
Environmental Assessment Southcentral Regional Office, Clean Water Program, Maria Bebenek, P.E., 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707
Location: Middletown Borough Authority, 60 West Emaus Street, Middletown, PA 17057.
Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Middletown Borough Authority proposes the replacement/rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer along SR 230 between Apple Street and the Lower Swatara Township line. 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.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 14-2099. Filed for public inspection October 10, 2014, 9:00 a.m.]
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