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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS 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 (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); 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). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
04090101. Neiswonger Construction, Inc. (17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine in Shippingport Borough, Beaver County affecting 99.8 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Peggs Run and Peggs Run, classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Midland Borough Municipal Authority and East Liverpool Water Department. Application received: March 11, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 54-305-033GP12. Locust Valley Coal Co., Inc., (PO Box 279, St. Clair, PA 17970), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Skytop Coal, Inc., Surface Mining Permit No. 54840203 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: February 23, 2015.
Permit No. 49151301. Clinton M. Wynn Mining, (419 Shingara Lane, Sunbury, PA 17801), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite underground mine operation in Zerbe and West Cameron Townships, Northumberland County affecting 3.5 acres, receiving stream: Sterling Mine Pool to Shamokin Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: February 26, 2015.
Noncoal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56152801. Maust Excavating, Inc., 451 Stoystown Road, Suite 104, Somerset, PA 15501, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal operation in Jennerstown Borough, Somerset County affecting 4.9 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Creek. Application received: March 3, 2015.
Permit No. 07152801. Glass Bagging Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 120, Duncansville, PA 16635, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal operation in Frankstown Township, Blair County affecting 8.0 acres. Receiving stream: Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River. Application received: March 6, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 5575SM1A3C10 and NPDES Permit No. PA0119555, Eastern Industries, Inc., (3716 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Clifford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 212.6 acres, receiving stream: East Branch of Tunkhannock Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: March 5, 2015.
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. 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 limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
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 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. 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. PA0214558 (Mining Permit No. 03870701), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Coal Refuse Disposal No. 2 in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. Surface Acres Affected 111.8. Receiving stream: Dutch Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on September 8, 2014. Application received: February 10, 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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT Dutch Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 41` 29" Long: 79° 18` 35") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.4 Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 53 106 132 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Dutch Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 41` 36" Long: 79° 18` 29") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.9 Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 53 106 132 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0249513 (Mining Permit No. 56030106), Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining activities in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 353.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and the Casselman River and unnamed tributaries to/and Elk Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water fisheries and cold water fisheries. These receiving streams are included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: March 5, 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 treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Elk Lick Creek and an unnamed tributary to the Casselman River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (TF-1) N 002 (TF-2) N 003 (TF-3) N 004 (TF-4) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003 & 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Elk Lick Creek and unnamed tributary to the Casselman River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 (SP-1) N 006 (SP-2) N 007 (SP-3) N 008 (SP-4) N 009 (SP-5) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005, 006, 007, 008 & 009 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0263036 (Mining Permit No. 56970105), Hoffman Mining, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Friedens, PA 15541 revised NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 171 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: April 30, 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 Stonycreek River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 003 N 004 N 005 N 006 N 008 N 009 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 003, 004, 005, 006, 008 & 009 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 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 NPDES No. PA0262692 (Mining Permit No. 56080108), PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260 Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 377.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to swamp creek and unnamed tributaries to Blue Lick Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: March 3, 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 treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Blue Lick Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 & 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Blue Lick Creek and unnamed tributary to Swamp Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 006 N 007 N 008 N 008A N 009 N 012 N NPDES No. PA0263290 (Mining Permit No. 32020105), Forcey Coal, Inc., 475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Grant and Green Townships, Indiana County, affecting 126 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Little Mahoning Creek, classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishery. Application received: April 16, 2014.
The outfalls listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) SP-2 N SP-3 N TF-2 N There is no proposed point source discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of infiltration galleries. The only potential point source discharges to surface water are the discharges from the emergency spillway of a sediment pond during a precipitation event that exceeds a 10 yr/24 hr storm event.
The proposed effluent limits for the water entering the infiltration galleries are as follows:
Outfalls: TF-2, SP-2, SP-3 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 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 The proposed effluent limits for the emergency spillways are as follows:
Outfalls: SP-2, SP-3 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 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 NPDES No. PA0124869 (Mining Permit No. 05753004), J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 618 Samuels Road, Somerset, PA 15501 renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Broad Top and Carbon Townships, Bedford and Huntingdon Counties, affecting 222.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Coal Bank Run, classified for the following use: warm water fishery. Application received: August 21, 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 treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Coal Bank Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (TF-1) N 002 (TF-2) N The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Coal Bank Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 (SP-1B) N 004 (SP-1) N 005 (SP-3) N 006 (SP-09) N 007 (SP-11 N 008 (SP-5) N Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0241580 (Permit No. 24990102). Tamburlin Brothers Coal Company, Inc. (P.O. Box 1419, Clearfield, PA 16830) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface and auger mine in Fox Township, Elk County, affecting 136.0 acres. Receiving streams: Limestone Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Little Toby Creek. Application received: January 7, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Limestone Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TB2 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1/5 1.88 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Limestone Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N B N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA0243426 (Mining permit no. 17030102), River Hill Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847, revised/renewal of an NPDES permit for surface coal mining in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 104.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Little Laurel Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Laurel Run Watershed TMDL. Application received: October 30, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributaries to Little Laurel Run
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF 1 N TF 2 N TF 4 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 2.5 5.0 5.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.7 3.4 4.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 1The parameter is applicable at all times.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF 3 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.7 3.4 4.3 Manganese (mg/l) 1.7 3.4 4.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0256714 (Mining permit no. 41080101), Fisher Mining Company, Inc., 40 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754, revised/renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining in Pine Township, Lycoming County, affecting 254.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Otter Run and Buckeye Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Otter Run Watershed TMDL. Application received: May 15, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Buckeye Run and Right Fork Otter Run (SB-6 only)
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF-A N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Monthly Daily Instant. Discharge Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Aluminum 2.0 2.0 2.0 Osmotic Pressure Monitoring Only pH not less than 6.0 standard units or greater than 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. *Unless otherwise indicated, discharge limitations are concentrations and expressed in mg/l and the total (dissolved suspended fraction) is applicable for each parameter.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring specified above shall be taken during a discharge at the final outlet from each set of treatment ponds.
NPDES No. PA0126870 (Mining permit no. 17663136), EnerCorp, Inc., 1686 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858, revised/renewal of an NPDES permit for coal surface mining in Graham Township, Clearfield County, affecting 202.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Flat Run and Mons Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Alder Run TMDL. Application received: September 22, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Flat Run and Mons Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) T-1 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 2.0 2.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0256269 (Mining permit no. 17050107), Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16222, revised/renewal of an NPDES permit for coal surface mining in Girard Township, Clearfield County, affecting 209.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Little Surveyor Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Surveyor Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Surveyor Run TMDL. Application received: June 27, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributary A to Little Surveyor Run
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TB-2 N TB-3 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.9 3.8 4.7 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.8 1.6 2.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributary A to Surveyor Run
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TB-1 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 2.9 5.8 6.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.6 3.3 4.1 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.7 1.7 1.7 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 NPDES No. PA0206458 (Mining permit no. 17900143), Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16222, revised/renewal of an NPDES permit for coal surface mining in Penn Township, Clearfield County, affecting 342.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Irish Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: August 14, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributaries to Irish Run
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TP-A N TP-B N TP-C N TP-D N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 75 90 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0241547 (Permit No. 37990302). Cemex Construction Materials Atlantic, LLC (2001 Portland Park, Wampum, PA 16157) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Shenango & Wayne Townships, Lawrence County, affecting 866.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to the Beaver River, unnamed tributary to Snake Run, both classified for the following uses: WWF. TMDL: None. Application received: January 16, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to the Beaver River & unnamed tributary to Snake Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TP2 N TP3 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to the Beaver River & unnamed tributary to Snake Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SPA N SPB N SPC N SPD N SPE N SPG N SPH N SPK N SPL N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, 570-621-3118
NPDES No. PA0225495 on Surface Mining Permit No. 47140301. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC, (7660 Imperial Way Allentown, PA 18195), new NPDES permit for a limestone & topsoil operation in Limestone and Liberty Townships, Montour County, affecting 452.91 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Chillisquaque Creek and Chillisquaque Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water & migratory fishes. Application received: July 18, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type Receiving Stream 001 N E&S Chillisquaque Creek 002 N O. D. UNT to Chillisquaque Creek 003 N E&S UNT to Chillisquaque Creek 004 Y E&S UNT to Chillisquaque Creek NPDES Permit No. PA0225509 on Surface Mining Permit No. 64142850. Robert A. Coleman, (PO Box 3, Susquehanna, PA 18847), new NPDES Permit for a bluestone quarry operation in Scott Township, Wayne County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Balls Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: August 15, 2014.
Non-discharge BMP's shall be in effect.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900
E09-991. McDonald's USA, LLC, 801 Lakeview Drive, Suite 302, Blue Bell, PA 19422, Milford Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a commercial facility (Fast Food Restaurant—McDonalds) associated with a parking lot impacting 0.2 acre of wetland.
The site is located near the intersection of John Fries Highway, S.R. 663 & AM Drive (Milford Square, PA USGS map; Lat: 404358; Long -75.181).
E15-856. Chester County Department of Facilities and Parks, 313 W. Market Street, P.O. Box 5402, West Chester, PA 19380. Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a paved parking lot in and along the 100-year floodway of the East Brach of Brandywine Creek (HQ, TSF) for the purpose of connecting the existing 2.6 mile stubble trail with a paved parking section at the trail head.
The site is located near the intersection of Creek Rd, SR 22, and Dorlan Mill Road (Lat; 40.047; Long. -75.7166).
Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E58-310. Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, in Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 14-foot wide single-span steel beam bridge with a wood deck across Roaring Run (CWF, MF) having a 40-foot span and a minimum 4-foot underclearance. The project begins approximately 7,600 feet upstream from where Roaring Run (CWF, MF) intersects Starucca Creek (CWF, MF). (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°58`52"; Longitude: -75°31`31").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E38-193: S, A & B Partners I, 2121 Old Gatesburg Road, State College, PA 16803 in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Baltimore District
To 1.) construct and maintain 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe and waterline wetland and stream crossings, impacting 20 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Spring Creek (WWF) and 0.01 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands; and 2.) install and maintain a cross rock vane in an unnamed tributary to Spring Creek (WWF), all for the purpose of constructing a residential development, Stone Knoll—Phase VII. The project is located at the end of Lyndel Drive approximately 2,000 feet southeast of the intersection of Lyndel Drive and Lawn Road (Palmyra, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°16`24.7", Longitude: -76°34`17.8") in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County. Wetland impacts are deminimus and replacement is not required.
E50-253: Kim Lenker, 730 Tower Road, Enola, PA 17025 in Penn Township, Perry County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District
To 1) install and maintain a 86 linear feet of 36-inch diameter RCP pipe and a riprap outfall apron in an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to the Susquehanna River (CWF, MF) (Latitude: 40° 21` 19.0"; Longitude: -76° 58` 17.5"); 2) relocate 319 linear feet of a UNT to the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) and construct and maintain a 232 linear foot stream enclosure consisting of a 24-inch diameter RCP pipe and a riprap outfall apron (Latitude: 40° 21` 18.6"; Longitude: -76° 58` 18.3"); 3) install and maintain fill in 0.06 acre of five (5) distinct PEM/PSS wetlands and temporarily impact 0.01 acre of PEM/PSS wetlands (Latitude: 40° 21` 18"; Longitude: -76° 58` 20"); and, 4) construct and maintain an outfall pipe and apron impacting 25 linear feet of a UNT to the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40° 21` 19.0"; Longitude: -76° 58` 17.5"), all for the purpose of developing a site for reprocessing of clean building materials and stockpiling for future off-site use for an excavating Business in Penn Townships, Perry County. In addition, onsite wetland replacement and watercourse mitigation is proposed.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E18-493. PPL Electric Utilities, Two North Ninth Street, Mail Stop: GEN N3, Allentown, PA 18101-1139. Lock Haven Switch Yard, in Castenea Borough, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Lock Haven & Mill Hall, PA Quadrangles N: 41° 7` 15.95"; W: -77° 26` 2.93" & N: 41° 4` 36.7"; W: -77° 29` 9").
To construct and maintain: 1) a 51-foot long 36-inch HDPE culvert in Stream 1 for an access road, 2) place 5 rock revetments and 2 rock/log vanes in a 788 linear foot relocated reach of Stream 2, 3) a 27-foot long 36-inch HDPE culvert in Stream 2 for an access road, 4) replace a 50-foot long 24-inch CPP carrying Stream 2 under West Keller Street with a 36-inch HDPE, 5) replace a 138-foot long 18-inch CPP stream enclosure with a 138-foot long 36-inch HDPE, 6) fish habitat enhancement within a 1,000 linear foot reach of Cedar Run, 7) 0.78 acre of mitigation wetlands and 1.0 acre of wetland enhancements, 8) and fill in 0.36 acre wetlands, in order to build a level 2.7 acre pad for a new electric high-voltage switchyard. This project proposes the following temporary and permanent impacts:
Stream Name Classified Temp. Impact
(Sq Ft)Temp.
(Lf)Permanent Impact
(Sq Ft)Permanent
(Lf)Total Impacts
(Acres)Proposed Switchyard Site—Stream Impacts
UNT Bald Eagle—
Stream 1CWF/MF 0 0 309 103 0.007 UNT Bald Eagle—
Stream 2CWF/MF 0 0 7,326 779 0.168 Proposed Mitigation Site—Stream Impacts
Cedar Run—
Timber MatsHQ-CWF/MF 1,940 62 0 0 Total Stream Impacts 1,940 62 7,635 882 0.220
Wetland Wetland Type Temporary Impacts
(Sq. ft.)Permanent Impacts
(sq. ft)Total Impacts
(acres)Proposed Switchyard Site—Wetland Impacts
Wetland A PEM 975 4,852 0.134 Wetland B PEM 2,314 0 0.053 Wetland D PEM 287 0 0.007 Wetland F PEM/PSS 3,253 3,655 0.159 Wetland H PEM 3,636 4,433 0.185 Wetland I PEM 0 1,359 0.031 Wetland Y PFO 0 1,021 0.023 Wetland Z PEM 0 509 0.012 Proposed Mitigation Site—Wetland Impacts
Emergent Wetlands PEM 1,054 0 0.024 Scrub Shrub Wetlands PSS 4,380 0 0.101 Total Wetland Impacts 5,899 (0.36 ac) 15,829 (0.36 ac) 0.73 Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
E02-1708. Municipal Authority of the Township of Robinson, 4200 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205; Moon Township, Allegheny County; ACOE Pittsburgh District.
The applicant is proposing to construct, operate, and maintain a guide rail and meter and flow control valve vault in the floodplain of Montour Run (TSF) for the Findlay Transmission Line. The project is located where Park Manor Boulevard and Montour Run Road intersect (Oakdale, PA Quadrangle N: 15.7 inches; W: 6 inches, Latitude: 40° 27` 31"; Longitude: -80° 10` 18"), in Moon Township, Allegheny County.
E11-350. Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, 4th Floor, Public Safety Building, 401 Washington Street, Johnstown, PA 15901; City of Johnstown, Cambria County; ACOE Pittsburgh District.
The applicant is proposing to reconstruct and maintain 2,250 linear feet of roadway in the floodplain of the Conemaugh River, the Little Conemaugh River (WWF) and Hinckston Run (WWF). The project is located on Iron Street. (Johnstown, PA Quadrangle N: 15.9 inches; W: 6.8 inches, Latitude: 40° 19` 57"; Longitude: -78° 55` 26"), in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County.
E63-665. Fallowfield Township, 9 Memorial Drive, Charleroi, PA 15022; Fallowfield Township, Washington County; ACOE: Pittsburgh District
The applicant is proposing to remove one poured in place 12 ft long span and a depth of 4` concrete bridge and to remove the adjacent 23 ft long span and a depth of 3` steel beam open grate bridge and to construct and maintain one, 12 ft wide by 80 ft long box culvert replacement, with wingwalls and 20 linear ft rock apron, across an unnamed tributary to Pigeon Creek (WWF), with a drainage area of 1,186 acres, for the purpose of maintaining access at the intersection of Main Street and Bentleyville Road SR 2023 (Monongahela, PA USGS topographic quadrangle, N: 0.5 inches; W: 16.2 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 38"; Longitude: -79° 59` 22"), in Fallowfield Township, Washington County.
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