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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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17990111 and NPDES PA0238341. Larry D. Baumgardner Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 186, Lanse, PA 16849). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration also change in land use of a bituminous surface mine located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 109.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Little Laurel Run and Little Laurel Run to Laurel Run to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 6, 2015.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
26090101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251569. Neiswonger Construction, Inc. (17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258). Renewal application for continued treatment and reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Dunbar Township, Fayette County, affecting 160.7 acres. Receiving stream: Craig Branch to Bute Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: February 4, 2015.
30090101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251607. Shannopin Materials, LLC (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 120.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Dunkard Creek and Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: February 10, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 54150201. Rausch Creek Land, LP, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County affecting 34.22, receiving streams: East and West Branch of Rausch Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 2, 2015.
Permit No. 54020101C14. Summit Anthracite, Inc., (196 Vista Road, Klingerstown, PA 17941), correction to an existing anthracite surface mine operation to increase the permitted acreage from 300.0 acres to 325.5 acres in Porter and Hegins Townships, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: January 2, 2015.
Permit No. 54850101R6. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 61.0 acres, receiving stream: North Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 12, 2015.
Permit No. 35763202R6. Northampton Fuel Supply Co., Inc., (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Carbondale Township, Lackawanna County affecting 45.0 acres, receiving streams: Powderly Creek and Lackawanna River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: January 16, 2015.
Noncoal Applications Received
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 minerals mine in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Connoquenessing Creek and Squaw Run, both classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Authority and Beaver Falls Municipal Water Authority. Application received: January 23, 2015.
22807-37140301-E-1. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Application for a 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, both classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Authority and Beaver Falls Municipal Water Authority. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: January 23, 2015.
22807-37140301-E-2. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Application for a 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, both classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Authority and Beaver Falls Municipal Water Authority. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: January 23, 2015.
37140302. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Application for a 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, both classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Authority and Beaver Falls Municipal Water Authority. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: January 23, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 39140301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225444. Geryville Materials, Inc., (PO Box 193, Eaglesville, PA 19408), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation (application revised to update the permitted acres from 628.5 to 127.64) in Lower Milford Township, Lehigh County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Hosensack Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application Originally Received: March 4, 2014. Revisions received: December 23, 2014.
Permit No. 6575SM1C9 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594415. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Hamilton Township, Monroe County affecting 180.0, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Lake Creek and unnamed tributary to Cherry Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 6, 2015.
Permit No. 8074SM1C5 and NPDE Permit No. PA0013722. Glasgow, Inc., (PO Box 1089, Glenside, PA 19038), Montgomery Township, Montgomery County affecting 63.5 acres, receiving stream: Park Creek, renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 8, 2015.
Permit No. 45152801 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225541. Elmer F. Possinger & Sons, Inc., (PO Box 520, Bartonsville, PA 18321), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Hamilton Township, Monroe County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: McMichael Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 9, 2015.
Permit No. 8073SM1C11 and NPDES Permit No. PA0614602. Highway Materials, Inc., (1750 Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County affecting 80.8 acres, receiving stream: Unami Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—trout stocking fishes. Application received: January 12, 2015.
Permit No. 8274SM4A2C13 and NPDES Permit No. PA0010111. Rohrer's Quarry, Inc., (70 Lititz Road, Lititz, PA 17543), correction to an existing quarry to update the mining plan and permitted acreage (from 191.3 to 171.8 acres) and increase the average discharge rate of NPDES Permit in Penn and Warwick Townships, Lancaster County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Little Conestoga Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: January 13, 2015.
Permit No. 8274SM4A2C14 and NPDES Permit No. PA0010111. Rohrer's Quarry, Inc., (70 Lititz Road, Lititz, PA 17543), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from quarry operation in Penn and Warwick Townships, Lancaster County affecting 171.8 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Little Conestoga Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: January 13, 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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0279358 (Mining Permit No. 56130109), Berwind Coal Sales Company, 509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963, new NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Paint and Ogle Townships, Somerset County, affecting 316.7 acres. Receiving streams: Seese Run, unnamed tributary to/and Paint Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: December 2, 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 Seese Run, unnamed tributary to/and Paint Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y 002 Y 003 Y 004 Y 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 0.75 0.75 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 Seese Run, unnamed tributary to/and Paint Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 Y 006 Y 007 Y 008 Y 009 Y 010 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010 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 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
NPDES No. PA0249815 (Mining Permit No. 40A77SM12), PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 260 Freidens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 147 acres. Receiving stream: Piney Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. 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 coal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfall listed below discharge to Piney Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 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) 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 Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0615218 (Permit No. 10813005). Magnum Minerals, Inc. (Manor Oak One, Suite 200, 1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Washington Township, Butler County, affecting 222.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: December 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.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Pond A 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 10.0 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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Pond 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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0259535 (Permit No. 16140106). Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Limestone & Redbank Townships, Clarion County, affecting 133.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Glade Run and unnamed tributaries to Town Run, both classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Lower Clarion River & Town Run. Application received: December 23, 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 No. 1 to Glade Run and unnamed tributary No. 4 to Town Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA Y TC 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) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary Nos. 1 & 3 to Glade Run, and unnamed tributary No. 4 to Town Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A Y B Y C Y 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 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 3 to Glade Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TB Y 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 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA0219665 (Mining permit no. 17930125), Enercorp, Inc., 16866 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858, renewal of an NPDES permit for coal surface mining in Morris Township, Clearfield County, affecting 72.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Moshannon Creek TMDL. Application received: August 13. 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 UNT to Moshannon Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 Y 005 Y 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) 0.5 0.5 0.5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0249611 (Mining Permit No. 32040301), Penn Run Quarry 2 Spruce Mine, 456 Weston Road Penn Run, PA 15765, renewal of an NPDES permit for sandstone mining in Cherryhill and Pine Townships, Indiana County, affecting 97.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Yellow Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: December 29, 2014.
The outfalls listed below discharge to two (2) unnamed tributaries to Yellow Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Sediment Pond 1) N 002 (Sediment Pond 2) N 003 (Sediment Pond 3) N 004 (Treatment Pond 1) N 005 (Treatment Pond 2) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—005 (All Weather Conditions) 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 Alternate discharge limitations and monitoring requirements for erosion and sedimentation control facilities during precipitation events are not applicable to this permit due to the requirements of the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL.
NPDES No. PA0279340 (Mining Permit No. 31140301), U.S. Silica Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17502 new NPDES permit for a sandstone quarry in Brady Township, Huntingdon County, affecting 55.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mill Creek, classified for the following use: trout stocked fishery. Application received: December 1, 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 noncoal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfall listed below discharges to unnamed tributary to Mill Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 003A Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 003A 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum 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 Mill Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004A Y 005A Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 004A and 005A 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259080 (Permit No. 10110303). Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Revision to an existing NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Washington Township, Butler County, affecting 309.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries Nos. 1, 3 and 4 to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No 3 to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TC Y 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) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0258580 (Permit No. 43080302). White Rock Silica Sand Company, Inc. (331 Methodist Road, Greenville, PA 16125) Revision and renewal to an existing NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Hempfield Township, Mercer County, affecting 76.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Shenango River, classified for the following uses: WWF. TMDL: None. Application received: December 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries 1A & 1B to Shenango River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA N TB 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 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
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
E46-1115. Cheltenham Township, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589, Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To replace approximately 13,000 Linear Feet of an existing sewer line interceptor with all new branch contributing lines, and all new manholes, in and along the 100-year floodway of Tookany Creek, utilizing 11 new stream crossings, 4 utility stream crossings, and a temporary 0.56 acre of wetland impact.
The sewer line will run from the corner of Forrest Avenue/Shoemaker Road, near Old York Road (RT 611), in Elkins Park and terminate at Tookany Creek Parkway/Central Avenue intersection near the Philadelphia City line (Frankford, PA USGS map, Lat. 40.0626; Long. -75.0978).
Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
F40-016. Plymouth Township, 925 West Main Street, Plymouth, PA 18651, in Plymouth Township, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To demolish and remove structures located on the following sites in the floodplain of the Susquehanna River through the HMGP Acquisition Program. Sites will be restored to open space. The sites are located in the Plymouth Township, Luzerne County.
1. 2-4 West Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`21.48"; Longitude: -76°00` 52.78")
2. 26 East Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`18.22"; Longitude: -76°00` 48.41")
3. 33 East Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`17.85"; Longitude: -76°00` 46.67")
4. 33 West Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`22.89"; Longitude: -76°00` 57.02")
5. 34 East Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`17.25"; Longitude: -76°00` 48.01")
6. 37 East Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`16.89"; Longitude: -76°00` 46.19")
7. 47 East Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`15.51"; Longitude: -76°00` 45.37")
8. 55 West Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`22.36"; Longitude: -76°01` 01.60")
9. 56-58 East Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`14.37"; Longitude: -76°00` 46.75")
10. 64 Allen Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`13.61"; Longitude: -76°00`50.98")
11. 64 West Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`21.51"; Longitude: -76°01` 02.52")
12. 88 Allen Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`11.00"; Longitude: -76°00`47.10")
13. 92 Allen Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`10.70"; Longitude: -76°00`46.62")
14. 121 East Poplar Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`08.21"; Longitude: -76°00` 39.90")
15. 314 Canal Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`00.09"; Longitude: -76°00`32.97")
16. 322 Canal Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°12`59.65"; Longitude: -76°00`31.04")
17. 324-324 1/2 Canal Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°12`59.48"; Longitude: -76°00` 30.46")
18. 326 Canal Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°12`59.37"; Longitude: -76°00`29.98")
19. 330 Canal Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°12`59.06"; Longitude: -76°00`28.72")
20. 360 Canal Street, Nanticoke (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°12`58.00"; Longitude: -76°00`24.92")
21. 800 Flats Road, Plymouth (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`51.51"; Longitude: -75°57` 33.47")
22. 1038 West Main Street, Nanticoke (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`45.48"; Longitude: -75°58`14.42")
23. 1056 West Main Street, Nanticoke (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`44.13"; Longitude: -75°58`17.33")
24. 1091 West Main Street, Nanticoke (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`43.69"; Longitude: -75°58`19.95")
25. 1100 West Main Street, Nanticoke (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°13`41.08"; Longitude: -75°58`21.69")
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E05-380: South Woodbury Township, 125 North Road, New Enterprise, PA, 16664 in South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District
To install and maintain a 1.5 in. diameter wastewater lateral (Latitude: 40° 09` 24", Longitude: -78° 22` 58") crossing 20-linear feet of UNT to Beaver Creek (HQ-CWF) and 36-linear feet of wetlands (EV) and to abandon 20-linear feet of UNT to Beaver Creek (HQ-CWF) and 36-linear feet of wetlands. The project proposed to directly affect 0.002 ac of stream and 0.01 ac of wetlands.
Southwest District: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
E63-07-009: Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC, 3000 Town Boulevard Canonsburg, PA 15317
Project Location—Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC is proposing to construct and maintain a well pad, access driveway and appurtenances associated with oil and gas exploration within the proposed project area. The proposed project is for the installation of 75-feet of two (2) 48-inch diameter culverts in a UNT to South Fork Cross Creek and a 60-foot 24-inch diameter bypass culvert along the bank of the UNT to South Fork Cross Creek. The project is located within the Midway USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Map.
The project is a Joint Permit Application due to the proposed project not meeting the terms and conditions of the General Permit 07 (Minor Road Crossings). The project will result in 75 linear feet of permanent stream impact and 108 linear feet of temporary stream impact.
The attached table describes the total impact for the permanent and temporary impacts to UNT to South Fork Cross Creek and its associated floodway:
Stream Crossings Latitude/Longitude Areas of Impact UNT to South Fork Cross Creek
(HQ) & associated floodway40.2796805,
-80.343838Temporary: 12,722 ft2 (0.27 ac),
108 linear feetPermanent: 6,690 ft2 (0.15 ac),
75 linear feet
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
E56-333-A1. Conemaugh Township, 1120 Tire Hill Road, Johnstown, PA 15905; Stonycreek and Conemaugh Townships; Cambria and Somerset Counties; ACOE Pittsburgh District.
The applicant is proposing to amend Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit No. E56-333, which authorized the construction and maintenance of two (2) channel deflectors, two (2) drop structures, approximately 695 feet of stone riprap streambank protection and an access ramp in and along the Stonycreek River (WWF) and to regrade the stream bed to create a recreational whitewater course, to:
1. dredge approximately 1,025` of the Stonycreek River, and to
2. construct and maintain a 3` X 12` X 35` concrete weir in this river,
for the purpose of improving Greenhouse Park and the functionality of the existing features, within the whitewater course. The project site is located along Greenhouse Park, a recreational area, at 100 Greenhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15905, near its intersection with Tire Hill Road (SR 403), in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County and Stonycreek Township, Cambria County (USGS Quadrangle: Johnstown, PA; Latitude: 40° 16` 38.22"; Longitude: -78° 55` 17.06").
MB990563-0003, First Pennsylvania Resource, LLC. 90 Whiteman Road, West Finley Twp., PA 16950; Robinson Fork Mitigation Bank, in West Finley Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Clayville and Wind Ridge, PA Quadrangles N: 39°, 58`, 27"; W: 80°, 29`, 56").
To construct the Robinson Fork Mitigation Bank consisting of restoration, enhancement and conservation activities within approximately 552 acres of the Robinson Fork watershed. These activities would include activities affecting uplands, floodplains, stream channels and wetland areas of the Robinson Fork watershed; including the main stem of Robinson Fork, Beham Run tributary and numerous unnamed tributaries.
The project consists of the following activities: Wetland resources—enhancement of 2.7 acres, re-establishment of 55.9 acres, and rehabilitation of 1.5 acre. An additional 3.5 acres of existing wetlands will be protected under the overall site conservation easements. Riverine and floodplain resources—Reestablishment of 37,125 linear feet of the stream and floodplain, rehabilitation of 10,372 linear feet of the stream channel and floodplain, enhancement of 41,890 linear feet of stream channel and floodplain and 53,508 linear feet of stream channel and floodplain protected under the overall site conservation easements. Upland resources—513 acres will be protected under the overall site conservation easements. Some of the areas will involve vegetation habitat management, invasive plant species control and vegetative plantings. The project may provide compensatory mitigation credits through the applicant's existing permit MB9915-0001. This application is being jointly evaluated as a mitigation bank by the Army Corps of Engineers under the 2008 Mitigation Rule.
District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
E5829-098: Lathrop Township, Regency Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC; 101 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; Lathrop Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) an 8 inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,666 square feet (0.06 acre) of a PEM wetland (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 23", Longitude: -75° 48` 09"),
2) an 8 inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 3,257 square feet (0.07 acre) of a PSS wetland (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 23", Longitude: -75° 48` 08"),
3) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 419 square feet of floodway impacts to unnamed tributary to Horton Creek (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 22", Longitude: -75° 48` 09"),
4) an 8 inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 78 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Horton Creek (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 23", Longitude: -75° 48` 09"),
The project consists of constructing approximately 0.31 mile of 8" steel natural gas gathering line located in Lathrop Township, Susquehanna County connecting the Phelps B. well pad to the Phelps to Polovitch pipeline. The project will result in 78 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts, 419 square feet of floodway only impacts, 2,666 square feet (0.06 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, and 3,257 square feet (0.07 acre) of permanent wetland conversion for the purpose of providing safe and reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
E5829-048 Amendment #2; Gibson Township, Williams Field Services Company, LLC; Park Place Corporate Center 2, 2000 Commerce Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275; Gibson Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 37 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Bell Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 07" Lat., W -75° 37` 35" Long.),
2) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 90 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Bell Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 07" Lat., W -75° 37` 35" Long.),
3) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 35 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Bell Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 06" Lat., W -75° 37` 29" Long.),
4) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 41 lineal feet of Bell Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 06" Lat., W -75° 37` 27" Long.),
5) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 101 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Bell Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 06" Lat., W -75° 37` 24" Long.),
6) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber mat impacting 32,234 square feet (0.74 acre) of a PSS wetland (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 06" Lat., W -75° 37` 31" Long.),
7) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 51 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Tunkhannock Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 17" Lat., W -75° 36` 37" Long.),
8) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 78 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Tunkhannock Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 50" Lat., W -75° 36` 00" Long.),
9) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 108 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Tunkhannock Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 55" Lat., W -75° 35` 54" Long.),
10) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 89 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Tunkhannock Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 58" Lat., W -75° 35` 57" Long.),
11) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 81 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Tunkhannock Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 47` 09" Lat., W -75° 35` 54" Long.),
12) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of Tunkhannock Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 47` 41" Lat., W -75° 35` 11" Long.),
13) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 81 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Tunkhannock Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 47` 41" Lat., W -75° 35` 08" Long.),
14) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber bridge crossing impacting 59 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Tunkhannock Creek (CWF-MF) (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 47` 41" Lat., W -75° 35` 06" Long.),
15) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber mat crossing impacting 2,178 square feet (0.05 acre) of a PEM wetland (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 55" Lat., W -75° 35` 54" Long.),
16) a timber mat crossing impacting 871 square feet (0.02 acre) of a PEM wetland (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 59" Lat., W -75° 35` 58" Long.),
17) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber mat crossing impacting 16,117 square feet (0.37 acre) of a PEM wetland (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 47` 33" Lat., W -75° 35` 37" Long.),
18) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber mat crossing impacting 871 square feet (0.02 acre) of a PEM wetland (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 47` 41" Lat., W -75° 35` 11" Long.),
19) a 16-inch natural gas pipeline and timber mat crossing impacting 14,810 square feet (0.34 acre) of a PFO wetland (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 47` 41" Lat., W -75° 35` 07" Long.),
20) a dry stone masonry wall impacting 180 square feet (<0.01 acre) of PSS wetland (Thompson, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 46` 06" Lat., W -75° 37` 22" Long.).
The project consists of constructing approximately 4.5 miles of 16" natural gas gathering line from the Reilly J. well pad routed to the Southwest to the Davis pipeline in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County. Amendment #2 has been submitted to modify the permit for impact #20 to include a stone masonry wall within a previously permitted wetland crossing. No other modifications or changes result from prior approvals, for this amendment. The project includes 833 lineal feet of stream impacts, 0.46 acre of temporary wetland impacts, and 0.81 acre of permanent wetland conversion impacts, all for the conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
E5829-100: Gibson Township, Williams Field Services Company, LLC; Park Place Corporate Center 2, 2000 Commerce Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275; Gibson Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 10 inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 9,386 square feet (0.21 acre) of a PEM wetland (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 44` 19", Longitude: -75° 36` 26"),
2) a 10 inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 77 lineal feet of Bear Swamp Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 44` 19", Longitude: -75° 36` 26").
The project consists of constructing approximately 0.43 mile of 8" steel natural gas gathering line located in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County, connecting the Merritt Well Pad to the Gibson Compressor Station. The project will result in 77 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts and 9,386 square feet (0.21 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, for the purpose of providing safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802
EA07-004: Blair County Conservation District, 1407 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain restoration activities on 1.53 acre of Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland consisting of (1) invasive species control and removal (2) excavation and removal of invasive species root systems (3) replacement of topsoil and grading (4) restoration of the wetland through filling of a constructed swale (5) and planting the wetland with native species. The wetland restoration activities described will be performed in and impact the 1.53 acre of EV PEM wetland all for the purpose of restoring and enhancing the existing wetlands on the site of the future Blair County Conservation District office. The project location is at the former of Bedford Street and State Route 36 (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°25`13"N", Longitude: 78°23`33.1"W) in Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County.
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