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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
118416503 and NPDES No. PA0235377. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To transfer the permit for the Portage Plant in Portage Township, Cambria County and related NPDES permit from AMFIRE Mining Company LLC to Rosebud Mining Company. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 4, 2015. Application received December 31, 2014. Permit issued October 13, 2015.
17831601 and NPDES No. PA0215317. River Hill Coal Company, Inc., (PO Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). To renew the permit for the Belford Siding in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 2, 2014. Application received May 19, 2014. Permit issued October 16, 2015.
17831601 and NPDES No. PA0215317. River Hill Coal Company, Inc., (PO Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). To revise the permit for the Belford Siding in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County and related NPDES permit to relocate the permitted NPDES Outfall from Salt Lick Run to West Branch of Susquehanna River. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 6, 2015. Application received September 10, 2014. Permit issued October 16, 2015.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56130104 and NPDES No. PA0269417. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County affecting 86.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek River classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 11, 2014. Issued: October 13, 2015.
This permit includes a stream encroachment for a variance to conduct surface mining activities within 100 feet of unnamed tributary ''B'' to the Stonycreek River. The Chapter 105 stream encroachment activities consist of construction of a haul road crossing and for erosion/sedimentation control facilities. Mining activity will affect 0.19 acre of wetland which will be replaced with 0.19 acre of wetland with a similar value during or after mining has been completed and before bond release. The permit also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17090101 and NPDES PA0257044. Fair Coal Company, LLC (360 Peaceful Endings Lane, Irvona, PA 16656). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Beccaria Township and Glen Hope Borough, Clearfield County affecting 143.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Clearfield Creek and Blue Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 4, 2014. Permit issued: October 20, 2015.
17090105. Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Bradford Township, Clearfield County affecting 46.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Roaring Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 2, 2015. Permit issued: October 20, 2015.
17940122. Waroquier Coal Company (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County affecting 120.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Watts Creek and Watts Creek classified for the following use(s): High Quality CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 10, 2015. Permit issued: October 20, 2015.
14090101. Larry D. Baumgardner Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 186, Lanse, PA 16849). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine located in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County affecting 36.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Black Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): High Quality CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 30, 2015. Permit issued: October 20, 2015.
17840123 and NPDES No. PA0609382. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Permit renewal for modification to the NPDES for a non-discharge alternative pit water treatment facility located in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County affecting 233.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Saltlick Run and Saltlick Run to the West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): High Quality CWF. Application received: May 21, 2015. Permit issued: October 20, 2015
17040110 and NPDES PA0243884. Myers & Supko Contracting (Box 51, Osceola Mills, PA 16666). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 97.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Big Run, Coal Run, and Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF and MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 6, 2015. Permit issued: October 21, 2015.
17990112 and NPDES PA0238350. Forcey Coal, Inc. (P. O. Box 225, 475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661). Permit renewal for continued passive treatment system on a bituminous surface mine located in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 128.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Banian Run and Unnamed Tributary to Banian Run to Clearfield Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 2, 2015. Permit issued: October 21, 2015.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
02880102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0591190. William J. Kisow (82 South Petrie Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108). Permit renewal issued for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Kennedy & Robinson Townships, Allegheny County, affecting 15.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Chartiers Creek. Application received: January 30, 2015. Renewal permit issued: October 19, 2015.
26900109 and NPDES Permit No. PA0592056. Chess Coal Company (P. O. Box 37, Dilliner, PA 15327). Permit renewal issued for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Georges Township, Fayette County, affecting 213 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to York Run. Application received: August 13, 2015. Renewal permit issued: October 20, 2015.
30030101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250376. Patriot Mining Company, Inc. (2708 Cranberry Square, Morgantown, WV 26508). Permit renewal issued for reclamation only activities for discharge treatment to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Greene Township, Greene County, affecting 117.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Whitely Creek and Whiteley Creek. Application received: February 14, 2013. Renewal permit issued: October 20, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 54070102R. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and refuse disposal operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 149.7 acres, receiving stream: North Mahanoy Creek. Application received: November 8, 2012. Renewal issued: October 22, 2015.
Permit No. 54070102GP104. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 54070102 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: North Mahanoy Creek. Application received: November 16, 2012. Permit issued: October 22, 2015.
Permit No. 49920101C6. Blaschak Coal Corp., (PO Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), correction to an existing anthracite surface mine operation for a boundary correction in Coal Township, Northumberland County affecting 954.61 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Shamokin Creek. Application received: July 20, 2015. Correction issued: October 26, 2015.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 11940301 and NPDES No. PA0212873, Cambria Industrial Metals, Inc., 306 Rose Road, Boswell, PA 15531, transfer of an existing large noncoal (industrial minerals) surface mine from Jigging Technologies, LLC, 950 Riders Road, Johnstown, PA 15906 located in East Taylor Township, Cambria County affecting 19.6 acres. Receiving stream: Hinckson Run classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 18, 2014. Permit Issued: October 13, 2015.
Permit No. 11940301-GP104, Cambria Industrial Metals, Inc., 306 Rose Road, Boswell, PA 15531, General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Non Coal permit No. 11940301 located East Taylor Township, Cambria County. Receiving stream: Hinckson Run classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 18, 2014. Permit Issued: October 13, 2015.
Permit No. 29150801-GP104, TMS Excavating, LLC, 226 Reservoir Road, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Non-Coal Permit No. 29150801 located in Ayr Township, Fulton County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Kendall Run to Big Cover Creek to Licking Creek to Potomac River classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for coverage received: February 9, 2015. Coverage approved: October 13, 2015.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
37140301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259551. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial mineral mine in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Connoquenessing Creek and Squaw Run. Application received: January 23, 2015. Permit Issued: October 15, 2015.
22807-37140301-E-1. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Stream Encroachment to conduct support activities within 100 feet of and cross over Squaw Run in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Connoquenessing Creek and Squaw Run. In conjunction with this approval, the Department is granting a 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the approved activities will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) and will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards. Application received: January 23, 2015. Permit Issued: October 15, 2015.
22807-37140301-E-2. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Stream Encroachment to conduct support activities within 100 feet of unnamed tributary No. 3 to Connoquenessing Creek in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Connoquenessing Creek and Squaw Run. In conjunction with this approval, the Department is granting a 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the approved activities will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) and will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards. Application received: January 23, 2015. Permit Issued: October 15, 2015.
37140301. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Wetlands encroachment to impact and restore 0.59 acre of wetlands in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Connoquenessing Creek and Squaw Run. In conjunction with this approval, the Department is granting a 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the approved activities will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) and will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards. Application received: January 23, 2015. Permit Issued: October 15, 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. 36154145. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Wilmer Martin barn and manure pit in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2015. Permit issued: October 22, 2015.
Permit No. 38154128. Abel Construction Co., Inc., (PO Box 476, Mountville, PA 17554), construction blasting for Northside Crossing in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of October 14, 2016. Permit issued: October 22, 2015.
Permit No. 58154129. DW Drilling & Blasting, (2042-B S. Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 115, Springfield, MO 65804) construction blasting for Romeika J Gas Pad Gibon Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of October 8, 2016. Permit issued: October 22, 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 Southeast Region: Waterway and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900.
E15-864. PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, S7-2, Philadelphia, PA 19101, East Whiteland Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain approximately 60 feet of 4-inch plastic gas main pipe in the roadbed and within the right-of-way of SR 0401, Conestoga Road where it crosses above an unnamed tributary to Valley Creek (EV).
The site is located at Conestoga Road between Valley Creek Road and the East Whiteland Township Municipal Building. (Malvern, PA USGS; Latitude: 40.050794; Longitude: -75.555028).
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 Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511
E54-359. Richard C. Hale, 2528 Sleepy Hollow Drive, State College, PA 16803. Union Township, Schuylkill County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a driveway crossing consisting of a 30-foot wide open span steel arch culvert across Trexler Run (HQ-CWF, CWF) having an 18-foot span and a 5.75-foot underclearance with headwalls and wingwalls. The project is located approximately 0.30 mile north of the intersection of Pine Swamp Road and Little Mountain Road (Shenandoah, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 51` 26"; Longitude: -76° 16` 14") in Union Township, Schuylkill County. Subbasin: 5E.
E48-431. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101. City of Easton, Northampton County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To rehabilitate and maintain a three span stone masonry arch over Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) by installing galvanized steel liners and concrete knee walls below stream bed for scour protection. The proposed work will result in normal clear spans of 26.8 feet for spans 1 and 2 and 18.9 feet for span 3 and underclearances of 19.3 feet, 19.1 feet and 12.9 feet respectively. The project is located along SR 2023, Section 01B, Segment 0010, Offset 1407 (Easton, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°41`42"; Longitude: -75°12`35").
E64-301. Lake Ariel DPP XI, LLC, 9010 Overlook Boulevard, Brentwood, TN 37027. Lake Township, Wayne County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To place and maintain fill in a deminimus area of wetlands equal to 0.04 acre for the development of the Lake Ariel Dollar General Store. The project is located along SR 0191 at the intersection of SR 0191 and Samson Road (T 375) (Lake Ariel, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°27`16"; Longitude: -75°22`47"). Subbasin: 1C.
E13-182. PA Solar Park II, LLC, 100 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 400, Valhalla, NY 10595. Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a utility line stream crossing of Deep Run (EV, MF) consisting of a 24-inch diameter steel conduit carrying dual 6-inch diameter PVC conduits with electric utility lines and dual 2-inch diameter PVC conduits with communication utility lines via directional bore. The project is located on the north side of the SR 54, approximately 5.9 miles west of the intersection of SR 93 and U.S. Route 209 (Nesquehoning, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°51`18"; Longitude: -75°51`32"). Subbasin: 2B.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E14-561. Spring-Benner-Walker Joint Authority, 170 Irish Hollow Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Pump Station No. 7, in Walker Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mingoville, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 55` 24; W 77° 41` 35").
To construct and maintain 36 yd3 of fill in the floodway of Nittany Creek. Nittany Creek is classified as a Cold Water Fishery. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
E41-666. Williamsport Municipal Airport Authority, 700 Airport Drive, Montoursville, PA 17754. Runway 9-27 Approach Improvements, in Montoursville Borough, Fairfield Township, and Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Montoursville South, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 14` 32.50"; W: -76° 54` 48.90").
Williamsport Municipal Airport Authority plans to improve the approach to Runway 9-27. The project includes but is not limited to the construction of a 255 ft threshold displacement for Runway 27, installation of a new medium-intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights, relocating the existing glide slope antenna, grading the glide slope critical area for the new location, and relocating the runway edge and threshold lights. In addition, the project requires obstruction removal beyond each end of the runway. The purpose of the project is to reduce the Runway 9-27 approach minimums to the greatest extent possible while complying with current FAA airport safety and design standards.
As approved, the project will require fill to be placed and maintained in 19,167 square feet (0.44 acre) of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub (PSS) wetland in the West Branch Susquehanna River watershed (Warm Water Fishery and Migratory Fishery). The project will have no direct impacts to streams, as approved.
The applicant will mitigate impacts to wetlands off-site by converting 0.66 acre of farm field to wetlands, adjacent to existing wetlands.
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, 16335.
E33-252, PA DOT, District 10-0, P. O. Box 429, Indiana, PA 15701 in Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a multi-girder steel bridge having four spans of 196.0 feet, 285.0 feet, 165.0 feet and 146.0 feet, and an underclearance of 54.62 feet on a 90° skew across Mahoning Creek and temporarily impact 0.02 acre of adjoining PEM wetlands with the temporary construction access on SR 0436 Segment 0050 Offset 0000 approximately 600 feet south of its intersection with SR 0036 (Punxsutawney, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 56`, 33" ; W: -78°, 59`, 34"). The proposed structure will be constructed on a new alignment 56.0 feet downstream of the existing structure.
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA
E5729-079: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 400 1st Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY, 14845 Cherry Township, Sullivan County, USACE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
(1) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gas line impacting 3,996 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland and 7,845 square feet of a palustrine scrub shrub (PSS) wetland (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°32`42"N, 76°24`31"W);
(2) A 10 inch diameter gas line impacting 8 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland and 182 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland by horizontal directional drill (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°32`46"N, 76°24`09"W);
(3) A 10 inch diameter gas line impacting 20 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland and 7 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Marsh Run (EV) by horizontal directional drill (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°32`45"N, 76°24`05"W);
(4) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gas line impacting 2,454 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°32`44"N, 76°23`55"W);
(5) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gas line impacting 2,138 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland and 131 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Marsh Run (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°32`43"N, 76°23`34"W);
(6) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gas line impacting 129 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 12 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of Marsh Run (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°32`43"N, 76°23`34"W);
(7) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gas line impacting 768 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 101 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of Marsh Run (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°32`42"N, 76°23`22"W);
(8) A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 137 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°32`48"N, 76°23`06"W).
The project will result in 16,942 square feet of temporary wetland impacts, 735 square feet of permanent wetland impacts, and approximately 251 linear feet of temporary stream impacts for the purpose of installing a well line for Marcellus Shale gas development in Cherry Township, Sullivan County.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania 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: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335
ESCGP-2 #ESX15-019-0031—Galaxy Compressor Station
Applicant ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC
Contact Mr. Kevin Roberts
Address 7000 Stonewood Drive Suite 351
City Wexford State PA Zip Code 15090-8392
County Butler Township Parker
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT of North
Branch of Bear Creek.ESCGP-2 #ESG13-083-0008A—Shawmut Grade Road—
Major Modification
Applicant Seneca Resources Corporation
Contact Mr. Doug Kepler
Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Suite 300
City Pittsburgh State PA Zip Code 15237
County McKean Township(s) Sergeant and Norwich
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) East Branch
Clarion River (HQ-CWF), UNT East Branch Clarion
River (HQ-CWF), Gum Boot Run (HQ-CWF), Doe Run
(HQ-CWF), UNT Doe Run (HQ-CWF), County Line Run
(HQ-CWF), (2) UNTs County Line Run (HQ-CWF),
Wellendorf Branch (HQ-CWF), North Fork Straight
Creek (HQ-CWF), Red Mill Brook (CWF), West Fork
West Branch Potato Creek (HQ-CWF), UNT West Fork
West Branch Potato Creek (HQ-CWF), Lick Run (HQ-
CWF), South Fork West Branch Potato Creek (HQ-
CWF), (2) UNTs South Fork West Branch Potato Creek
(CWF) UNT Elk Fork (HQ-CWF)Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-15-0041
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Forest Lake and Jessup Twps
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Roe Creek
#43966 (CWF), UNT to Roe Creek #31614 (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-15-0014
Applicant Name Regency Marcellus Gas Gathering LLC
Contact Person Kevin Roberts
Address 101 West Third Street
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Bradford
Township(s) Franklin Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
Preacher Brook, Preacher Brook & UNT to Towanda
Creek (CWF), Towanda Creek (TSF)
Secondary—West Branch Susquehanna RiverESCGP-2 # ESX29-033-15-0002
Applicant Name Campbell Oil & Gas Inc.
Contact Person W. Erik Wood
Address P. O. Box 278
City, State, Zip Indiana, PA 15701
County Clearfield
Township(s) Boggs and Woodward Twps
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
Clearfield Creek (CWF)
Secondary—Clearfield Creek (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-15-0042
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1121
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Dimock Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Stevens Creek
#1057 (CWF), UNT to Stevens Creek #64339 (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX10-115-0062(01)
Applicant Name Carrizo Marcellus LLC
Contact Person Gary Byron
Address 251 Drain Lick Road
City, State, Zip Drifting, PA 16834
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Jessup Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) East Branch
Wyalusing Creek (CWF)
Secondary—Wyalusing Creek
SPECIAL NOTICES
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
Notice of Public Hearing on Draft NPDES Permit—Postponed Notice is hereby given that the Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423 has received a request for a public hearing on the draft NPDES Permit for the NPDES permit renewal (NPDES No. PA0215112—Mining Permit No. 26970702) for Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc., PO Box 234, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 for the LaBelle Site published at 45 Pa.B. 4806 (August 15, 2015). The site has nine NPDES outfalls located in Luzerne Township, Fayette County and one NPDES outfall in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County.
The draft NPDES permit renewal lists the following NPDES outfalls:
Outfall 001—Lat: 40° 00` 12" Long: 79° 57` 58"—UNT to Monongahela River
Outfall 002—Lat: 40° 00` 10" Long: 79° 58` 56"—UNT to Monongahela River
Outfall 003—Lat: 39° 59` 52" Long: 79° 58` 07"—UNT to Monongahela River
Outfall 004—Lat: 39° 59` 40" Long: 79° 58` 17"—Meadow Run
Outfall 005—Lat: 38° 59` 27" Long: 79° 58` 39"—UNT Meadow Run
Outfall 006—Lat: 40° 00` 21" Long: 79° 59` 11"—UNT to Monongahela River
Outfall 007—Lat: 39° 59` 59" Long: 79° 58` 59"—UNT to Monongahela River
Outfall 008—Lat: 40° 00` 28" Long: 79° 59` 07"—UNT to Monongahela River
Outfall 009—Lat: 39° 59` 42" Long: 79° 58` 18"—Meadow Run
The Department scheduled a public hearing on the draft NPDES permit renewal application at the LaBelle Volunteer Fire Department, 1101 LaBelle Road, LaBelle, PA 15450. The hearing originally scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. has been postponed and will be rescheduled. The nature of the public hearing is to solicit concerns and comments regarding the draft NPDES permit renewal for the LaBelle Site. The public hearing will be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.83.
The public hearing is being held at the request of the Citizens Coal Council (CCC) and Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), who state the draft permit is insufficient under the Clean Water Act and fails to achieve water quality standards because:
• It fails to include some of the most polluting point source discharges from the Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc. site.
• It uses the coal refuse technology-based limits for a host of other pollutants which are likely to be in the waste streams from the site.
• The Department did not consider whether water-quality based limits are necessary when it is clear that the current technology-based limits are not sufficient to prevent violations of the water quality standards.
• The Department failed to carry out a comprehensive reasonable potential analysis on the tributaries of the Monongahela.
A Department representative will be available to receive both written and oral testimony regarding the draft NPDES permit. Testimony will be placed into public record for the draft NPDES permit and considered by Department staff in the review process.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend this public hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact Bonnie Herbert at (724) 769-1100 to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs. If necessary, use the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD Users) or (800) 654-5988 (Voice users) and request that the call be relayed to Bonnie Herbert at (724) 769-1100.
Copies of the draft NPDES permit are on file for public review, by appointment, at the Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-1974. Filed for public inspection November 6, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]
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