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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
30810703 and NPDES No. PA0092894. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1525 Pleasant Grove Road, P. O. Box J, Claysville, PA 15323). To renew the permit for the Bailey Coal Refuse Areas No. 1 and No. 2 in Richhill Township, Greene County. No discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 11, 2013. Application received July 10, 2013. Permit issued May 26, 2015.
56911602 and NPDES No. PA0214400. Berwind Coal Sales Company, (509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15693-1603). To renew the permit for the Huskin Run Tipple in Shade Township, Somerset County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 16, 2014. Application received December 6, 2013. Permit issued May 26, 2015.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 11130101 and NPDES No. PA0269387. Laurel Sand & Stone Inc., 210 East Main Street, P. O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658-0556, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Elder and Susquehanna Townships, Cambria County, affecting 382.0 acres. Receiving stream: Little Brubaker Run classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 20, 2014. Permit issued: May 20, 2015.
The permit includes a stream encroachment to relocate approximately 800 feet of unnamed tributary No. 2 of Little Brubaker Run to its original stream path.
Permit No. 56080107 and NPDES No. PA0262684. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Southampton Township, Somerset County, affecting 162.1 acres. Receiving streams: Powder Run to Gladdens Creek to Wills Creek and unnamed tributaries to Wills Creek classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 15, 2014. Permit issued: May 18, 2015.
Permit No. 56950110 and NPDES No. PA0213217. Heritage Coal and Natural Resources LLC, 208 W. Mud Pike, Rockwood, PA 15557, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine to change the land use from Woodland to Pastureland in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, affecting 166.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Flag Run; unnamed tributary to/and Casselman River, Crab Run classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 12, 2014. Permit issued: May 22, 2015.
Permit No. 32020105 and NPDES No. PA0263290. Forcey Coal, Inc., P. O. Box 225, Madera, PA 16661, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Grant and Green Townships, Indiana County, affecting 126.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 18, 2014. Permit issued: May 26, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 40840202R6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0613703. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc., (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation, preparation plant and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Laflin Borough, Luzerne County affecting 30.3 acres, receiving stream: Gardner Creek. Application received: July 1, 2014. Renewal issued: May 26, 2015.
Coal Permits Withdrawn
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56080108 and NPDES No. PA0262692 and General Permit GP-12-56080108. PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, revision of an existing bituminous coal mining site to obtain coverage for coal processing under air quality general permit GP-12 in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 83.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Blue Lick Creek and Swamp Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 22, 2014. Permit withdrawn: May 28, 2015.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
59880301GP-104. Michael R. Ackley (323 Beechwood Lake Road, Westfield, PA 16950). General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Mining Activities on surface mining permit 59880301 in Clymer Township, Tioga County. Receiving stream(s): Tributary to Mill Creek. Application received: April 2, 2015. Permit issued: May 20, 2015.
17150801. Monty L. Bloom (1573 Wallaceton Road, Morrisdale, PA 16858). Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (topsoil) mine operation in Morris Township, Clearfield County affecting 2.06 acres. This permit supersedes 17142801. Receiving stream(s): Flat Run to Alder Run. Application received: January 23, 2015. Permit issued: May 20, 2015.
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
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 06154104. J Roy's, Inc., (P. O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Alvernia College Cemetery in the City of Reading, Berks County with an expiration date of May 25, 2016. Permit issued: May 29, 2015.
Permit No. 38154110. J Roy's, Inc., (P. O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Meadows at Southfield in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of May 25, 2016. Permit issued: May 29, 2015.
Permit No. 38514111. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Scenic Ridge Development in West Cornwall Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of May 30, 2016. Permit issued: May 29, 2015.
Permit No. 58144114. DW Drilling & Blasting, (2042-B S. Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 115, Springfield, MO 65804) construction blasting for Bolcato Gas Pad in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of May 20, 2016. Permit issued: May 29, 2015.
Permit No. 58144115. DW Drilling & Blasting, (2042-B S. Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 115, Springfield, MO 65804) construction blasting for Halliday Gas Pad in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of May 26, 2016. Permit issued: May 29, 2015.
Permit No. 58144117. DW Drilling & Blasting, (2042-B S. Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 115, Springfield, MO 65804) construction blasting for Forwood Gas Pad in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of May 26, 2016. Permit issued: May 29, 2015.
Permit No. 48154001. Demtech, LLC, (470 Dutch-town Road, Butler, PA 16002), blasting for the demolition of Essroc Cement Plant silos in Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of August 31, 2015. Permit issued: June 1, 2015.
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 AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511
E39-526. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18103. Whitehall and Hanover Townships, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing 6-span twin girder bridge and an existing 4-span twin girder bridge and to construct and maintain a 6-lane 640-foot wide, 5-span PA bulb tee beam bridge, having spans of 100-feet, 140-feet, 160-feet, 140-feet and 100-feet respectively, and having a minimum underclearance of approximately 39-feet, across the Lehigh River (CWF, MF) and to construction and maintain a 530-foot wide, 4-span PA bulb tee beam bridge, having spans of 120-feet, 160-feet, 145-feet and 105-feet respectively, and having a minimum underclearance of approximately 47-feet across the Lehigh Canal (CWF, MF). The project will be temporarily impacting approximately 0.05 acre of PEM wetlands. The activities are associated with the Phase II of a limited access highway, known as the Lehigh Valley Thruway. The project is located at S.R. 22, Segment 0400 (Catasauqua, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 38` 13.1"; Longitude: -75° 27` 26.5"), in Whitehall and Hanover Townships, Lehigh County.
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 Castanea 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 an unnamed tributary to Bald Eagle Creek (Stream 1) for an access road, 2) 5 rock revetments and 2 rock/log cross vanes in a 779 linear foot relocated reach of an unnamed tributary to Bald Eagle Creek (Stream 2), 3) a 27-foot long 36-inch HDPE culvert in Stream 2 for an access road, 4) a 36-inch HDPE to replace an under-sized 50-foot long 24-inch CPP carrying Stream 2 under West Keller Street, 5) a 138-foot long 36-inch HDPE and associated left-turn riprapped outlet to replace an under-sized 138-foot long 18-inch CPP stream enclosure carrying Stream 2, 6) and fill in 0.26 acre wetlands, 7) off-site fish habitat enhancement within a 1,000 linear foot reach of Cedar Run to mitigate stream and wetland impacts, 8) 0.78 acre of off-site mitigation wetlands and 1.0 acre of wetland enhancements to mitigate stream and wetland impacts, in order to build level 2.7 acres pad for a new electric high-voltage switchyard. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
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 AT&T 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: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Butler County Conservation District, 122 McCune Drive, Butler, PA 16001-6501
ESCGP-2 No. Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UseESG00 019 15 0001 Columbia Midstream Group LLC
5151 San Filipe, Suite 2500
Houston, TX 77056
Butler Connoquenessing Boro, Connoquenessing Twp, Forward, Jackson & Penn Twps UNT Connoquenessing Creek CWF, WWF and Connoquenessing Creek CWF, WWF and Thorn Creek CWF
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335
ESCGP-2 #ESX14-065-0003A—Winslow Pipeline to
Winslow Interconnect—Major Modification
Applicant EQT Gathering LLC
Contact Brian Clauto
Address 555 Southpointe Blvd, Suite 200
City Canonsburg State PA Zip Code 15317
County Jefferson Township(s) McCalmont, Bell, Hender-
son, Gaskill
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Sandy Creek, Elk Run, Turnip Run, Trout Run, Mahoning Creek, Big RunEastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
ESCGP-2 # ESG29-105-15-0001
Applicant Name JKLM Energy LLC
Contact Person Scott Blauvelt
Address 2200 Georgetowne Dr, Suite 500
City, State, Zip Sewickley, PA 15143
County Potter
Township(s) Summit
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Nelson Run/Mill Creek—HQ, CWF
Secondary—Allegheny RiverESCGP-2 # ESG29-015-15-0010
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services LLC
Contact Person Randy DeLaune
Address 400 lst Center, Suite 404
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford
Township(s) Overton
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Lick & Mill Creeks (EV, MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX10-015-0087(01)
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Jeffrey Deegan
Address 6051 Wallace Road, Ext, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Bradford
Township(s) Burlington
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Bailey Run (WWF)
Secondary—Bailey Run (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX10-131-0014(01)
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Wyoming
Township(s) Windham
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Surface Drain-
age to Susquehanna River (WWF, MF), Surface Drain-
age to Rocky Forest Creek (CWF, MF), and Surface Drainage to UNT to Roaring Run (CWF, MF)
Secondary—Susquehanna River (WWF, MF), Rocky Forest Creek (CWF, MF) and Roaring Run (CWF, MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-117-15-0017
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Jason Shoemaker
Address 2100 Georgetown Drive, Suite 400
City, State, Zip Sewickley, PA 15143
County Tioga
Township(s) Delmar
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib to Marsh Creek (CWF, MF)
Secondary—Marsh CreekSouthwest Region: Oil & Gas Program Mgr., 400 Waterfront Dr., Pittsburgh, PA
ESCGP-2 No: ESX14-059-0074 Major Revision
Applicant Name: Rice Drilling B LLC
Contact Person Joseph C Mallow
Address: 400 Woodcliff Drive
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Greene
Township: Aleppo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Mudlick Fork, Chambers Run, UNT to South Fork Dunkard Fork; Other TSFESCGP-2 No.: ESG14-005-0015
Applicant Name: Mountain Gathering
Contact Person: Dewey Chalos
Address: 810 Houston Street
City: Fort Worth State: TX Zip Code: 76102
County: Armstrong Township(s): South Buffalo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Buffalo Creek (HQ-TSF), UNT to Buffalo Creek (HQ-TSF) and Pine Run (HQ-TSF)/Buffalo Creek; HQ; Other HQ-TSF; Siltation-ImpairedESCGP-2 No.: ESG15-125-0005
Applicant Name: NiSource Midstream Services LLC
Contact Person: Farrah Lowe
Address: 5151 San Felipe Suite 2500
City: Houston State: TX Zip Code: 77056
County: Washington Township(s): South Strabane
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Chartiers Creek; Other WWF; Siltation-ImpairedESCGP-2 No.: ESG14-007-0019
Applicant Name: Utica Gas Services LLC
Contact Person: John Lattea
Address: 190 Midstream Way
City: Jane Lew State: WV Zip Code: 26378
County: Beaver Township(s): South Beaver
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT 99678102 & 99678020 to Brush Run (HQ-CWF); HQ; Other CWF
SPECIAL NOTICES
Plan Revision Approval under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101 Northwest Regional Office: 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) approved the Venango County Municipal Waste Plan Revision dated January 13, 2015 on May 28, 2015.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 (relating to Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania AT&T 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 any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals 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.
The plan revision is a public document and may be viewed at the Department Regional Office previously noted.
Questions concerning this approval should be directed to Larry Holley, Chief, Waste Minimization and Planning Division, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472 or to Regina Schweinsberg, Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management at the previous Regional Office.
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In the month of May 2015 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
CertificationDavid Artigliere PO Box 4475
Reading, PA 19606Testing Brian Bacchus 125 Twin Oaks Dr.
Wexford, PA 15090Testing Jay Bauder
Bauder Basement Systems79 Red Stone Circle
Reinholds, PA 17569Mitigation Thomas Biebel 2820 W. 23rd St.
Erie, PA 16506Testing Robert Blanchfield 2830 Stephens St.
Easton, PA 18045Testing Lois Distenfeld 4326 Crestview Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17112Laboratory
AnalysisKevin Dunkle PO Box 211
Worthington, PA 16262Testing Garland Inspection Services, Inc. 5970 W. Webb Rd.
Mineral Ridge, OH 44440Testing Geo Environmental PO Box 33450
Philadelphia, PA 19142Mitigation Richard Hart, Jr. 200 Edgewood Rd.
Butler, PA 16001Testing Housemaster Home Inspections 9125 Marshall Rd., Ste. B-12
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066Testing Housing Inspection Services, Inc. PO Box 373
Murrysville, PA 15668Testing Brian Jacobs 120 Nova Rd.
Saint Marys, PA 15857Testing Brian Joyce 6195 Boxer Dr.
Bethel Park, PA 15102Testing Thomas Kerr PO Box 126
Johnstown, PA 15907Testing Robert Koppenhaver
Robert Koppenhaver Builder and Contracting, Co.2743 W. Main St.
Spring Glen, PA 17978Mitigation Robin Lunny 2370 York Rd., A9-C
Jamison, PA 18929Testing Greg Lyons
Disaster Blaster, Inc.911 Main St.
Avoca, PA 18641Mitigation Mark Maglioli 562 Pringle St.
Pringle, PA 18704Testing Mark Merani
Merani Construction, LLCPO Box 26
Stewartstown, PA 17363Testing and
MitigationRobert Meyer, Jr. 247 Mine Bank Rd.
Wellsville, PA 17365Mitigation Matthew Mielnik 132 Lowry Dr.
Duncansville, PA 16635Testing Richard Onega 333 Lindsay Rd.
Zelienople, PA 16063Testing Greg Petruska 112 Lilac Ln.
Valencia, PA 16059Testing Premier Termite & Pest Control 800 Antietam Dr.
Douglassville, PA 19518Testing Aaron Rahn PO Box 530
Murrysville, PA 15665Testing Subash Rashat 200 Route 130 N.
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077Laboratory
AnalysisMichael Rosales 3650 Concorde Pkwy., Ste. 100
Chantilly, VA 20151Testing Brendan Ryan 216 Logan Rd.
Valencia, PA 16059Mitigation Mark Salasky
Landauer, Inc.2 Science Rd.
Glenwood, IL 60425Laboratory
AnalysisNicholas Semon 1516 E. Gibson St.
Scranton, PA 18510Testing Gary Shawley PO Box 126
Johnstown, PA 15907Testing Dale Thorson 800 Antietam Dr.
Douglassville, PA 19518Testing Valueguard USA 634 Pine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106Testing Darren Verber 8020 Mine St.
Fogelsville, PA 18057Mitigation Michael Walley 1002 Winola Rd.
Clarks Summit, PA 18411Testing Roger Weaver PO Box 275
White Haven, PA 18661Testing Terry Wilver 1015 Green St.
Milton, PA 17847Testing Jeffrey Zimmerman
Gold Star Radon, Inc.3440 Lehigh St., #265
Allentown, PA 18103Mitigation John Zym 2862 Christian Springs Rd.
Nazareth, PA 18064Testing
Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act for the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC—Rock Springs Expansion Project PADEP File No. EA 36-034—On July 15, 2014, Transcontinental Pipe Line Co., LLC (''Transco'') submitted a request for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1341) for the Rock Springs Expansion Project to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (''PADEP''). Transco proposes to construct, own, and operate the Rock Springs Expansion Project (''Rock Springs Expansion Project'' or ''Project'') located in Lancaster and Chester County, Pennsylvania and Cecil County, Maryland and on June 23, 2014, Transco filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (''FERC'') in Docket No. CP14-504-000 under Section 7(b) and (c) of the Natural Gas Act for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for this Project. The proposed Rock Springs Expansion Project facilities in Pennsylvania would primarily consist of approximately 10.14 miles of new 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline in Drumore and Fulton Townships, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and the modification of an existing compressor station in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the Rock Springs Expansion Project is to deliver natural gas from Transco's existing mainlines ''A'' and ''B'' in Pennsylvania to the proposed Old Dominion Electric Cooperative's (''ODEC'') Wildcat Point Generating Facility, located in Cecil County, Maryland, for power generation.
PADEP published notice of the proposed Water Quality Certification for this project in Volume 45, Number 15 of the PA Bulletin on April 11, 2015 and the comment period has since closed. No public comments were received.
On May 27, 2015, pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1341), the PADEP certified that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Rock Springs Expansion Project complies with the applicable provisions of the Clean Water Act, through compliance with the following Pennsylvania State water quality permitting programs, criteria, and conditions established pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Stream Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), and the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S.§§ 693.1—693.28), which ensure the Project does not violate applicable water quality standards set forth in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93:
1. Discharge Permit—Transco shall obtain and comply with a PADEP National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (''NPDES'') permit for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the Rock Springs Expansion Project pipeline pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a).
2. Erosion and Sediment Control Permit—Transco shall obtain and comply with PADEP's Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment (ESCGP-2 permit) for the Rock Springs Expansion Project issued pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law and Storm Water Management Act (32 P. S. §§ 680.1—680.17) and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 102).
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Transco shall obtain and comply with a PADEP Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits for the construction, operation and maintenance of all water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Rock Springs Expansion Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.28), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. §§ 679.101—679.601.) and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 105).
4. Water Quality Monitoring—PADEP retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that the receiving water quality is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Transco.
5. Operation—For the Rock Springs Expansion Project under this certification, Transco shall at all times properly operate and maintain all Rock Springs Expansion Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this Certification and all required permits. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Transco.
6. Inspection—The Rock Springs Expansion Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of PADEP to determine compliance with this Certification, including all required permits required, and Pennsylvania's Water Quality Standards. A copy of this Certification shall be available for inspection by the PADEP during such inspections of the Rock Springs Expansion Project.
7. Transfer of Projects—If Transco intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Rock Springs Expansion Project which is affected by this Certification, Transco shall serve a copy of this Certification upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the applicable PADEP Regional Office of such intent. Notice to PADEP shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owner containing a specific date for transfer of Certification responsibility, coverage, and liability between them.
8. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to PADEP concerning this Certification shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Southcentral Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
9. Reservation of Rights—PADEP may suspend or revoke this Certification if it determines that Transco has not complied with the terms and conditions of this Certification. PADEP may require additional measures to achieve compliance with applicable law, subject to Transco's applicable procedural and substantive rights.
10. Other Laws—Nothing in this Certification shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve Transco from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable federal or state law or regulation.
11. Severability—The provisions of this Certification are severable and should any provision of this Certification be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Certification shall not be affected thereby.
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P. S. § 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. 15-1116. Filed for public inspection June 12, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]
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