[46 Pa.B. 2686]
[Saturday, May 28, 2016]
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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
56841321 and NPDES No. PA0001881. Miller Springs Remediation Management, Inc., (5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1350, Dallas, TX 75244-6119). To renew the permit for the Bird Mine No. 2/No. 3 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County and Stonycreek Township, Cambria County and related NPDES permit for reclamation-water treatment only. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 28, 2012. Application received June 2, 2011. Permit issued April 21, 2016. This is a correction to previous bulletin published on May 7, 2016 which listed an incorrect permit number.
32921601 and NPDES No. PA0095117. Sprankle Mills Tipple, (PO Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). To renew the permit for the Valier Coal Yard in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County and Perry Township, Jefferson County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 1, 2014. Application received November 4, 2013. Permit issued May 11, 2016.
03921602 and NPDES No. PA0214388. Glacial Sand & Gravel Company, (PO Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the Glacial Coal Tipple in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 16, 2014. Application received December 6, 2013. Permit issued May 11, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17030107 and NPDES PA0243485. Swisher Contracting, Inc. (P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830). NPDES modification for passive treatment of a post mining discharge on a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 50.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Moose Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 6, 2015. Permit issued: May 10, 2016.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 54830103R6. KK Coal, LLC, (PO Box 8, Cumbola, PA 17930), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 160.0 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: March 13, 2013. Renewal issued: May 11, 2016.
Permit No. 54830103GP104. KK Coal, LLC, (PO Box 8, Cumbola, PA 17930), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 54830103 in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: March 13, 2013. Permit issued: May 11, 2016.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 6577SM3A-GP104, P & W Excavating, Inc., P.O. Box 712, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Noncoal Permit No. 6577SM3A located in Todd Township, Fulton County. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary # 60591 to Big Cove Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and migratory fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: April 29, 2016. Coverage Approved: May 11, 2016.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
33050304. Glen-Gery Corporation (1166 Spring Street, P.O. Box 7001, Reading, PA 19610) Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0258008, Oliver Township, Jefferson County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Beaver Run. Application received: January 11, 2016. Permit Issued: May 10, 2016.
4876SM20. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803) Revision to add 13.6 acres and delete 5.6 acres in Pittsfield Township, Warren County, affecting a total of 102.3 acres. Receiving streams: Little Brokenstraw Creek. Application received: December 22, 2016. Permit Issued: May 12, 2016.
4876SM20-GP-104. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803) General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Mine Drainage Permit No. 4876SM20 in Pittsfield Township, Warren County. Receiving streams: Little Brokenstraw Creek. Application received: December 22, 2016. Permit Issued: May 12, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
14150801. Donn G. Fetterolf Family Limited Partnership (126 Red Power Drive Aaronsburg, PA 16820). Commencement, operation, and restoration of a small industrial minerals mine (shale) in Haines Township, Centre County affecting 1.0 acre. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Elk Creek. Application received: November 23, 2015. Permit issued: May 10, 2016.
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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
60164101. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (PO Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345). Blasting for highway/road on CSVT River Bridge project in Union Township, Union County with expiration date of May 2, 2017. Permit issued: May 10, 2016.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 35164108. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Valley View Business Park in Jessup and Archbald Boroughs, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of May 3, 2017. Permit issued: May 11, 2016.
Permit No. 36164127. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Dan Stoltzfus manure pit in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of July 30, 2016. Permit issued: May 11, 2016.
Permit No. 38164105. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Graystone Crossings Phase 3 in North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of May 16, 2017. Permit issued: May 11, 2016.
Permit No. 48164105. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (PO Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345-1140), construction blasting for Saratoga Farms in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of May 6, 2017. Permit issued: May 13, 2016.
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.
E46-1134. Borough of Conshohocken Authority, 601 East Elm Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Conshohocken Borough and Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 32 feet long by 25 feet wide concrete pad to support odor control equipment situated along the floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) associated with the Waste Water Treatment Plant Odor Control Improvement Project.
The site is located along the East Elm Street, between Apple and Walnut Streets (Norristown, PA USGS Quadrangle Latitude: 40.073186; Longitude: -75.296409).
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)).
E09-994. Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976, Plumstead Township, Bucks County. ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the channelizing of the North Branch of Neshaminy Creek (WWF-MF) to protect a Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) sanitary manhole 65:
1) To stabilize, redirect the stream, fill and maintain an approximate 700 feet segment of the streambanks with rock deflector, jute matting with Live stacks, and stone toe protection to facilitate the protection of BCWSA sanitary manhole No. 65 from stream erosion and aligning the stream closer to its original path.
2) To construct and maintain scour protection at the pier of Old Eastern Road Bridge over the North Branch of the Neshaminy Creek to accommodate the adjacent proposed Streambanks protection upstream
The project will impact approximately 750 linear feet of stream (3,280 square feet of streambanks). The project site is located directly adjacent to Old Eastern Road Bridge crossing over the North Branch of the Neshaminy Creek in the Northeastern corner, in Plumstead Township, Bucks County (Doylestown, PA USGS Quadrangle, Longitude 75° 08` 36" Latitude 40° 21` 33").
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)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E14-565. Ferguson Township, 3147 Research Drive, State College, PA 16801. Suburban Avenue, in Ferguson Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Julian, PA Quadrangle N: 40°48`35"; W: -77°53`21").
To: 1a) remove an existing undersized stormwater conveyance system comprised of a 24 inch diameter 148.04 foot long CMP, a 48 inch diameter 70.10 foot long CMP and a 48 inch by 30 inch by 59.43 foot long CMPA and its appurtenant inlets, outlets and junction boxes, 1b) construct and maintain a 48 inch diameter 276 foot long HDPE pipe stormwater conveyance system with its appurtenant inlet/outlet structures and riprap, 2a) the removal a 24 inch diameter 31.60 foot long CMP, 2b) construct and maintain a 24 inch diameter 50 foot long HDPE pipe and a 24 inch diameter 81 foot long HDPE pipe stormwater conveyance system with its appurtenant junction boxes and outlet, to safely convey the 100-year storm flows in a 100-year FEMA flood plain by separating two merging stormwater conveyance system into two separate stormwater conveyance systems located near the intersection of Suburban Avenue and Allen Street, in order reduce flooding in the area. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
E20-598, PennDOT Engineering District 1-0. South Saegertown Roundabout Project, in Saegertown Borough, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Meadville, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 42`, 52"; W: 80°, 08`, 47").
To realign and maintain the existing southern intersection of SR 0198/SR 0006 utilizing a one lane roundabout, including associated drainage, ADA curb ramps, sidewalk, traffic signs and guiderail updates to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety occupying approximately 30,461 cubic feet of an area of approximately 1 acre in size within the eastern 100-year floodplain of French Creek (WWF).
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460
D18-037EA. Matthew R. Beaver, Chief, Division of Operations and Recreation, Bureau of Forestry, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 8552, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8522, Greene Township, Clinton County, USACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes to remove the Long Run Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring approximately 150 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes construction of habitat enhancement structures in the stream channel throughout the former reservoir and dam location. The project is located across Long Run (HQ-CWF, MF) (Loganton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.0648; Longitude: -77.3551).
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 #ESG16-019-0003—Oakland Township Water-
line
Applicant R.E. Gas Development, LLC
Contact Michael Endler
Address 600 Cranberry Woods Dr.
City Cranberry Township State PA Zip Code 16066
County Butler Township(s) Oakland
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Tributaries to
Thorn Creek (HW-WWF), Bonnie Brook (WWF)Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-16-0016
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1121
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Harford
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Butler Ck
(CWF), Nine Partners Ck (CWF)
Secondary—Nine Partners Ck (CWF), Tunkhannock Ck
(CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-117-16-0015
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Jason Shoemaker
Address 2100 Georgetown Dr, Suite 400
City, State, Zip Sewickley, PA 15143
County Tioga
Township(s) Delmar
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) East Branch
Stony Fork (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-131-16-0003
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Co LLC
Contact Person Matt Anderson
Address 310 SR 29 N
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Wyoming
Township(s) Tunkhannock
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Billings Mill
Brook (CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-16-0017
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Jessup
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to East
Branch Wyalusing Ck (CWF), UNT to Shelp Ck (CWF)
Secondary—East Branch Wyalusing Ck (CWF), Shelp
Ck (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-117-16-0010
Applicant Name HEP Tioga Gathering LLC
Contact Person Kevin Williams
Address 37 Fox Chase Dr
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18848-9060
County Tioga
Township(s) Liberty
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Blacks Ck
(CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-113-16-0006
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Brian Davis
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Sullivan
Township(s) Colley
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) N Branch
Mehoopany Ck (CWF), Sciota Brook (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-131-16-0002
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) UNT to
Susquehanna River (CWF), UNT to Little Mehoopany
Ck (CWF)
Secondary—Susquehanna River (WWF), Little
Mehoopany Ck (CWF)
ESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-16-0006
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Bradford
Township(s) Wyalusing
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Brewer
Ck (WWF, MF), Brewer Ck (WWF, MF)
Secondary—Wyalusing CkSouthwest Region: Oil & Gas Program Mgr., 400 Waterfront Dr., Pittsburgh, PA
ESCGP-2 No: ESX11-125-0064 Major Revision
Applicant Name: Range Resources Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address: 3000 Town Center Boulevard
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Washington Township: East Finley & West Finley
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Bonar
Creek (HQ/WWF) & UNTs to Robinson Fork (WWF)/
Buffalo-Wheeling Creeks Watershed; HQ; Other WWFESCGP-2 No.: ESX15-059-0066
Applicant Name: EQT Production Company
Contact Person: Todd Klaner
Address: 2400 Zenith Ridge Road Suite 200
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Greene Township(s): Washington
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Ruff
Creek and UNT to Boyd Run; Other WWFESCGP-2 No.: ESX16-125-0001
Applicant Name: Rice Drilling B LLC
Contact Person: Joseph C Mallow
Address: 400 Woodcliff Drive
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Washington Township(s): Somerset
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Center Branch
Pigeon Creek/Pigeon Creek; Other WWFESCGP-2 No.: ESG14-005-0018
Applicant Name: PennEnergy Resources LLC
Contact Person: Robert A Crissinger
Address: 1000 Commerce Drive Park Place One Suite 100
City: Pittsburgh State: PA Zip Code: 15275
County: Armstrong Township(s): West Franklin and North
Buffalo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNTs to Buffalo
Creek & Buffalo Creek/Buffalo Creek Watershed;
HQ; Other TSF; Siltation-ImpairedESCGP-2 No.: ESX15-059-0017
Applicant Name: PA Land Resources LLC DBA P L
Resources LLC
Contact Person: Nick Mongelluzzo
Address: PO Box 247
City: Waynesburg State: PA Zip Code: 15370
County Greene Township(s): Whiteley
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Patter-
son Creek (TSF)/South Fork Tenmile Creek; Other TSFESCGP-2 No.: ESX15-059-0064
Applicant Name: Vista Gathering LLC
Contact Person: Mike Hopkins
Address: 480 Johnson Road Suite 100
City: Washington State: PA Zip Code: 15301
County: Greene Township(s): Wayne & Perry
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Little Shannon
Run, UNT to Little Shannon Run, Blacks Run, UNT to
Blacks Run, Hackelbender Run, Rudolph Run, 2 UNT
to Rudolph Run, Sharp Run and UNT to Sharp Run;
Other (CWF) Cold-Water Fishes & (WWF) Warm-Water
FishesESCGP-2 No.: ESG15-059-0038
Applicant Name: Rice Drilling B LLC
Contact Person: Joseph Mallow
Address: 171 Hillpointe Drive Suite 301
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code 15317
County: Greene Township(s): Jackson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Nine (9) UNTs
Garner Run & Garner Run/South Fork Ten Mile Creek
(HQ-WWF); HQ
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