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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.
30841317 and NPDES No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in Richhill Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit to revise 246.0 currently permitted underground acreage and subsidence control plan area for longwall mining. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 12, 2016. Application received March 1, 2016. Permit issued November 21, 2016.
30121301 and NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Harvey Mine in Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene County and related NPDES permit to install 2 degas boreholes. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 19, 2016. Application received December 14, 2015. Permit issued November 21, 2016.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 32960103 and NPDES No. PA0213331. Forcey Coal, Inc., 475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661 renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Green Township, Indiana County, affecting 329.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Mahoning Creek, unnamed tributaries to East Run to Little Mahoning Creek and unnamed tributaries to North Branch of Two Lick Creek classified for the follow uses: high quality cold water fishes, cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 24, 2016. Permit issued: November 16, 2016.
Permit No. 32120101. NPDES No. PA0268976 and General Permit GP-12-32120101, Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, revision of an existing bituminous coal surface mining site to obtain coverage for coal processing under air quality general permit GP-12 in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, affecting 210.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Mardis Run to Blacklick Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and trout stocked fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 4, 2016. Permit issued: November 23, 2016.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
16090102. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242) Revision to an existing bituminous surface and auger mine to change the post-mining land use from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat on the Raymond Shreckengost property in Porter Township, Jefferson County. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Leisure Run and one unnamed tributary to Long Run. Application received: September 12, 2016. Permit Issued: November 14, 2016.
33150103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259659. P. and N. Coal Co., Inc. (P.O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine and associated NPDES permit in Winslow Township, Jefferson County, affecting 109.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Soldier Run. Application received: February 11, 2016. Permit Issued: November 17, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17140102 and NPDES PA0269689. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Commencement, operation, and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine with a General Permit 7 Minor Road Crossing located in Burnside Township, Clearfield County affecting 386.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Deer Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Deer Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 17, 2015. Permit issued: November 22, 2016.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
65100201 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251976. Alverda Enterprises, Inc. (P.O. Box 245, Alverda, PA 15710). Permit renewal issued for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 19 acres. Receiving stream: McGee Run. Application received: June 27, 2016. Renewal permit issued: November 17, 2016.
26090102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251615. Piccolomini Contractors, Inc. (P.O. Box 78, Waltersburg, PA 15488). Permit renewed for continued operation and reclamation of an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Franklin Township, Fayette County, affecting 60.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Redstone Creek. Application received: May 26, 2015. Renewal permit issued: November 17, 2016.
GP12-65140102. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Approval for portable coal crusher authorized under General Permit BAQ-GP12 and is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of authorization GP12-65140102 for an existing bituminous surface mine, located in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: September 1, 2015. Permit issued: November 23, 2016.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 40840206R6. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Plains Township, Luzerne County affecting 125.2 acres, receiving stream: Mill Creek. Application received: September 18, 2015. Renewal issued: November 18, 2016.
Permit No. 40840206C4. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), correction to update the post-mining land use of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Plains Township, Luzerne County affecting 125.2 acres, receiving stream: Mill Creek. Application received: September 18, 2015. Correction issued: November 18, 2016.
Permit No. PAM112082R. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 40840206 in Plains Township, Luzerne County, receiving stream: Mill Creek. Application received: September 18, 2015. Renewal issued: November 18, 2016.
Permit No. 40663023R6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225207. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 640.0 acres, receiving stream: Hazle Creek. Application received: January 19, 2016. Renewal issued: November 21, 2016.
Permit No. 40663023C15. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), correction to update the post-mining land use of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 640.0 acres, receiving stream: Hazle Cree. Application received: January 19, 2016. Correction issued: November 21, 2016.
Permit No. PAM116051. Wargo Mining, LLC, (209 N. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo, PA 18237), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Permit Waiver No. 40161101 in Kline and Hazle Townships, Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties, receiving stream: Catawissa Creek via Jeansville Mine pool. Application received: November 15, 2016. Permit issued: November 22, 2016.
Permit No. 35090101R and NPDES Permit No. PA0225258. Maco Associates, Inc., (400 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Fell Township and City of Carbondale, Lackawanna County affecting 1,693.0 acres, receiving stream: Coal Brook. Application received: July 18, 2014. Renewal issued: November 23, 2016.
Permit No. 40850201R6. Hazleton Shaft Corporation, (PO Box 435, Hazleton, PA 18201), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 180.67 acres, receiving stream: Catawissa Creek. Application received: October 17, 2014. Renewal issued: November 23, 2016.
Permit No. PAM111105R. Hazleton Shaft Corporation, (PO Box 435, Hazleton, PA 18201), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 40850201 in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, receiving stream: Black Creek. Application received: October 17, 2014. Renewal issued: November 23, 2016.
Permit No. 40663029R6. Northampton Fuel Supply Co., Inc., (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Foster Township and Jeddo Borough, Luzerne County affecting 595.6 acres, receiving stream: Black Creek. Application received: January 22, 2016. Renewal issued: November 23, 2016.
Permit No. PAM111045R, Northampton Fuel Supply Co., Inc., (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 40663029 in Foster Township and Jeddo Borough, Luzerne County, receiving stream: Black Creek. Application received: January 22, 2016. Renewal issued: November 23, 2016.
Permit No. 40-305-001GP12R2. Northampton Fuel Supply Co., Inc., (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067), renewal of general operating permit to operate a coal preparation plant on Surface Mining Permit No. 40660329 in Foster Township and Jeddo Borough, Luzerne County. Application received: January 22, 2016. Renewal issued: November 23, 2016.
Permit No. 40663028R6. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, refuse reprocessing and refuse disposal operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 536.0 acres, receiving stream: Black Creek. Application received: February 2, 2016. Renewal issued: November 23, 2016.
Permit No. 40663028C16. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), correction to update the post-mining land use of an existing anthracite surface mine, refuse reprocessing and refuse disposal operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 536.0 acres, receiving stream: Black Creek. Application received: February 2, 2016. Renewal issued: November 23, 2016.
Permit No. PAM112001R. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 40663028 in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, receiving stream: Black Creek. Application received: February 2, 2016. Permit issued: November 23, 2016.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
61090802. Jeffrey Lynn Day (5683 State Route 308, Kennerdell, PA 16374-2205). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine in Irwin Township, Venango County. Restoration of 1.5 acre completed. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek. Application Received: September 30, 2016. Final bond release approved: November 14, 2016.
62162801. C & G Moore Enterprises (9973 Route 337, Tidioute, PA 16351) Commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals mine in Limestone Township, Warren County, affecting 7.0 acres. Receiving streams: Allegheny River. Application received: March 2, 2016. Permit Issued: November 21, 2016.
PAM616004. C & G Moore Enterprises (9973 Route 337, Tidioute, PA 16351) General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 62162801 in Limestone Township, Warren County. Receiving streams: Allegheny River. Application received: March 2, 2016. Permit Issued: November 21, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
08120302. Bishop Brothers Construction Company, Inc. (P.O. Box 289, Ulster, PA 18850). Transfer of an existing large noncoal surface mining permit from New Enterprise Stone & Lime, Inc. dba Eastern Industries, Inc. and application for 08120302GP-104 to replace NPDES PA0257443 located in Sheshequin Township, Bradford County affecting 77.38 acres. Receiving stream(s): Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 5, 2016. Permit issued: November 8, 2016.
PAM216004. Bishop Brothers Construction Company, Inc., P.O. Box 289, Ulster, PA 18850 hereby approves the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted for coverage to discharge stormwater associated with Large Noncoal Permit No. 08120302 to the following surface water(s) in Sheshequin Township, Bradford County. Receiving stream(s): Susquehanna River. Application received: May 5, 2016. Permit issued: November 8, 2016.
4773SM5 and NPDES PA0115533. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195). Renewal of an NPDES permit located in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Wolfe Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Muncy Creek. Application received: May 2, 2016. Permit issued: November 15, 2016.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 66160801. Zane G. Salsman, (924 Lacey Street, Laceyville, PA 18623), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Braintrim Township, Wyoming County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: Susquehanna River. Application received: February 22, 2016. Permit issued: November 21, 2016.
Permit No. PAM116007. Zane G. Salsman, (924 Lacey Street, Laceyville, PA 18623), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 66160801. Application received: February 22, 2016. Permit issued: November 21, 2016.
Permit No. 66160802. Zane G. Salsman, (924 Lacey Street, Laceyville, PA 18623), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Braintrim Township, Wyoming County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: Susquehanna River. Application received: February 22, 2016. Permit issued: November 21, 2016.
Permit No. PAM116008. Zane G. Salsman, (924 Lacey Street, Laceyville, PA 18623), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 66160802. Application received: February 22, 2016. Permit issued: November 21, 2016.
Permit No. PAM111082R. Total Recycling Corp. d/b/a Total Recycling Resources, (P.O. Box 90674, Allentown, PA 18109), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 7874SM1 in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, receiving stream: Lehigh River. Application received: October 19, 2016. Renewal issued: November 22, 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
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 36164171. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Pine Hill Manufacturing parking area in Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2016. Permit issued: November 22, 2016.
Permit No. 38164119. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Stony Bank Farm chicken house in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2016. Permit issued: November 22, 2016.
Permit No. 38164120. M & J Explosives, LLC, (P.O. Box 1248, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Rutters 68 in Annville Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of November 15, 2017. Permit issued: November 22, 2016.
Permit No. 46164116. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Francesco A. Mascaro Memorial Field in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of November 30, 2017. Permit issued: November 22, 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 Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E28-382: Greene Township Municipal Authority, 4182 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17202 in Franklin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To replace approximately 2.75 miles of existing 15-inch main interceptor with a new 24-inch sanitary sewer between manholes 507 and 554 along Conococheague Creek (CWF, MF). Activity also impacts Cold Spring Run (HQ-CWF, MF). Replacement activity will result in ten (10) stream encroachments and seven (7) Exceptional Value (EV) wetland encroachments. Pipe impacts will result in seven (7) stream impacts and three (3) EV wetland impacts. Total areal and linear stream impacts of 5,605 square feet (0.129 acre) and 802 feet respectively. Total areal wetland impacts of 12,522 square feet (0.287 acre). Total floodplain impacts to Conococheague Creek of 9.97 acres. Project is centered on Cold Spring Road (Latitude: 39° 54` 59.1"N, Longitude: 77° 32` 51.9"W) in Greene Township, Franklin County (Scotland, PA quadrangle).
E38-196: North Lebanon Township, 265 North Hershey Road, Harrisburg PA, 17112 in Lebanon County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To place and maintain approximately 450 cubic yards of fill in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to Quittapahilla Creek (TSF, MF) for the purpose of constructing a hotel and its associated parking lot. The project is located at the intersection of East Cumberland Street and North 15th Avenue (Latitude: 40° 21` 10.4"N; Longitude 76° 23` 8.5"W) in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.
E06-707: County of Berks, 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601 in Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing bridge and to install and maintain a 214 ft. long × 48.3 ft. wide two-span composite spread box beam bridge over Manatawny Creek (CWF, MF) with R-4 and R-7 riprap scour protection. The project proposes to permanently and temporarily impact 0.01 acre of exceptional value PEM/PSS wetlands. The project is located in Oley Township, Berks County (40° 20` 52" N, 75° 44` 38.2" W).
E50-256: Newport Borough Municipal Authority, 231 Market Street, Newport, PA 17074 in Perry County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To 1) remove of the clarigester, drying beds, chlorine storage building, chlorine contact tank, and other ancillary structures of the waste water treatment plant located in the floodplains of the Juniata River (WWF, MF) and Little Buffalo Creek (CWF, MF), 2) modify, repurpose, and maintain the existing contact stabilization tanks and process building in the floodplains of the Juniata River (WWF, MF) and Little Buffalo Creek (CWF, MF), 3) construct and maintain a new process building, biological treatment tanks, post equalization/post-aeration tank, and other ancillary structures needed to treat wastewater and improvements to the existing access drive, parking areas, and storm water management facilities, in the floodplains of Little Buffalo Creek (CWF, MF) and the Juniata River (WWF, MF), 4) construct and maintain a 24-inch diameter outfall pipe with an R-6 rip rap apron in the Little Buffalo Creek (CWF, MF), and 5) abandon the existing 12-inch diameter wastewater treatment discharge outfall pipe in and along the Juniata River (WWF, MF) and in and along Little Buffalo Creek (CWF, MF). The project is located approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of South Penn and Mulberry Streets along the east side of South Penn Street (Newport, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 28` 34", Longitude: -77° 7` 40") in Newport Borough, Perry County.
E36-956: Ephrata Borough Authority, 124 South State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 in Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To remove existing structures and to construct and maintain 1.) a sewage pumping station and associated parking area; and 2.) a 12 inch diameter ductile iron sewage force main, all in the floodplain of Cocalico Creek (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°11`15.03"; Longitude: -76°10` 47.15"W) in Ephrata Borough and East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.
E07-457: Dawn Thompson, 402 North 16th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 in Blair County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To 1) remove the existing bridge structure and install and maintain in its place a 12-feet wide bridge with a 24.5-feet clear span with rip rap scour protection and fill placed in the bridge approaches in the floodway in and across Homer Gap Run (WWF, MF) and 2) construct and maintain an outfall channel with riprap in the floodway of Homer Gap Run (WWF, MF) all for the purpose of constructing a residential home South of Homer Gap Road and Ponderosa Drive (Altoona, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 33` 26"N; Longitude: 78° 22` 47.4"W).
Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1724, Drury Southwest, Inc., 101 Farrar Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, Robinson Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Place and maintain fill in a deminimus amount (0.03 acre) of PEM wetland (aka Wetland 1) in association with the construction of the Drury Hotel, two (2) eating establishments, parking areas, and other support/ancillary facilities, such as utility lines and stormwater management facilities. The project is located within the Campbells Run Watershed (WWF), near the intersection of Ridge Road and Chestnut Ridge Drive (Oakdale, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 26` 13"; Longitude: -80° 9` 4.5"; Pittsburgh Corps District; Sub-basin: 20F), in Robinson Township, Allegheny County.
E02-1729, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 700 South Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17057-7676, South Fayette Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Construct and maintain a 846` × 4` culvert in an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Millers Run (aka Millers Run UNT 12) (WWF);
2. Construct and maintain an 877` × 4` culvert in a UNT to Millers Run (aka Millers Run UNT 15) (WWF);
3. Place and maintain fill in 364 LF of a UNT to Millers Run (WWF);
4. Place and maintain fill in 0.11 acre of PEM wetlands in the Millers Run Watershed (WWF);
5. Construct and maintain temporary stream crossings in the Millers Run watershed (WWF) that cumulatively impact 142 LF of stream;
6. Install and maintain road associated stormwater facilities and outfalls in the Millers Run watershed (WWF).
In association with constructing a new 0.65 mile section (Section 55B) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in South Fayette Township, Allegheny County (Canonsburg, PA Quadrangle; starting at Latitude: 40° 21` 77.3" Longitude: -80° 13` 15.6"; and ending at Latitude: 40° 21` 37.1" Longitude: -80° 12` 66.5"), as a component of the overall construction of a new 13.3 mile section (aka The Southern Beltway Project) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, between U.S Route 22, and Interstate 79 (a.k.a. The Southern Beltway project).
The structures and activities requiring authorization for Section 55B in Allegheny County will permanently impact a total of approximately 1,931 linear feet (LF) of various watercourses and 0.11 acre of wetland, and temporarily impact a total of approximately 1,025 LF of various watercourses. Two mitigation projects will compensate for the cumulative total of impacts to watercourses from this portion of Section 55B, as well as for impacts from several future subprojects associated with the overall Southern Beltway Project. Although final plans for future projects are not available, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission estimates that the aforementioned future subprojects and the current project will permanently affect a cumulative total of approximately 27,257 LF, and temporarily impact approximately 700 LF, of various watercourses.
To compensate for impacts from the Southern Beltway Project, the stream mitigation plan includes the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and enhancement of approximately 15,672 LF of various tributaries in the Buck Run watershed, in Donegal Township, Washington County and is authorized by this permit (West Middletown, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 8` 34" Longitude: -80° 25` 10"). As compensation for 7.27 acres of permanent wetland impacts associated with the overall Southern Beltway Project, the applicant will construct approximately 8.3 acres of wetlands, at a site approximately 0.5 mile west of the intersection of S.R. 18, and Joffre Bulger Road, in Smith Township, Washington County (Clinton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 23` 16" Longitude: -80° 22` 24").
E63-625-A1, Washington Investments, LLC, 6200 Mid-Atlantic Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508, North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Operate and maintain fill in a 0.02 ac PEM wetland (aka ''Wetland B'');
2. Operate and maintain fill in a 0.03 ac PEM wetland (aka ''Wetland C'');
3. Operate and maintain a 48" corrugated HDPE pipe in 100 linear feet (LF) of an Unnamed Tributary to Chartiers Creek (aka ''Stream 1'');
4. Operate and maintain fill in 60 LF of another UNT to Chartiers Creek (aka ''Stream 2'');
5. Operate and maintain fill in 30 LF of the floodway of another UNT to Chartiers Creek (aka ''Stream 3'');
6. Operate and maintain fill in 75 LF of another UNT to Chartiers Creek (aka ''Stream 4'');
7. Operate and maintain a 24" corrugated HDPE pipe in 186 LF of another UNT to Chartiers Creek (aka ''Stream 7'');
8. Operate and maintain fill in 95 LF of another UNT to Chartiers Creek (aka ''Stream 8'');
For the purpose of constructing apartments, townhouses and two commercial pads for future sale and development within a 34-acre land parcel which will include site grading, installation of paved areas and the construction of buildings. The project will cumulatively result in 0.05 acre of permanent wetland impact and 466 linear feet of permanent stream impact. Mitigation for these permanent impacts includes 179 linear feet of onsite stream restoration on a UNT to Chartiers Creek (aka Stream 7); 0.10 acre of onsite PEM wetland creation along a UNT to Chartiers Creek (aka Stream 1) and approximately 950 linear feet of offsite stream restoration and streambank fencing along and within an Unnamed Tributary of Buffalo Creek (HQ-WWF) (Buffalo Township). The project is located near the intersection of Racetrack Road and State Route 19 (Quadrangle: Washington East, PA; Latitude: 40° 12` 48"; Long: -80° 11` 27"; Sub-basin: 20F; Chapter 93 Type: WWF) in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
E63-684, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 700 South Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17057-7676, Mount Pleasant Township and Cecil Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Construct and maintain a 111` × 4` culvert in an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Robinson Run (aka UNT 8 to Robinson Run) (WWF);
2. Construct and maintain a 86` × 4` culvert in a UNT to Robinson Run (WWF);
3. Construct and maintain a 846` × 4` culvert in UNT's to Millers Run (aka Millers Run UNT Stream B and UNT 12 to Millers Run) (WWF);
4. Construct and maintain a 877` × 4` culvert in UNT's to Millers Run (aka UNT 15 to Millers Run and UNT to Millers Run) (WWF);
5. Place and maintain fill in 254 linear feet (LF) of a UNT to Robinson Run (WWF);
6. Relocate and maintain 260 LF of a UNT to Robinson Run (WWF);
7. Place and maintain fill in 228 LF of a UNT to Robinson Run (WWF);
8. Reconstruct and maintain 124 LF of a UNT to Robinson Run (WWF);
9. Reconstruct and maintain 131 LF of a UNT to Robinson Run (WWF);
10. Place and maintain fill in 106 LF of a UNT to Millers Run (WWF);
11. Place and maintain fill in 0.04 acre of PEM wetland in the Robinson Run watershed (WWF);
12. Install and maintain road associated stormwater facilities and outfalls in the Millers Run and Robinson Run watersheds (WWF);
In association with constructing a new 2.46 mile section (Section 55B) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, between Noblestown Road and Hallam Road, as a component of the overall construction of a new 13.3 mile section (aka The Southern Beltway Project) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, between U.S Route 22, and Interstate 79 (a.k.a. The Southern Beltway project). The structures and activities requiring authorization for Section 55B in Mount Pleasant and Cecil Townships, Washington County (Canonsburg, PA Quadrangle; starting at Latitude: 40° 21` 60" Longitude: -80° 15` 35.5"; and ending at Latitude: 40° 21` 77" Longitude: -80° 13` 15.6") will permanently impact a total of approximately 2,224 linear feet (LF) of various watercourses and 0.04 acre of wetland, and temporarily impact a total of approximately 2,462 LF of various watercourse and 0.023 acre of wetland.
Two mitigation projects will compensate for the cumulative total of impacts to watercourses from this portion of Section 55B, as well as for impacts from several future subprojects associated with the overall Southern Beltway Project. Although final plans for future projects are not available, the applicant estimates that the aforementioned future subprojects and the current project will permanently affect a cumulative total of approximately 27,257 LF, and temporarily impact approximately 700 LF, of various watercourses. To compensate for the cumulative total of impacts from the Southern Beltway Project, the stream mitigation plan includes the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and enhancement of approximately 15,672 LF of various tributaries in the Buck Run watershed, in Donegal Township, Washington County and is authorized by this permit (West Middletown, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 8` 34" Longitude: -80° 25` 10"). As compensation for 7.27 acres of permanent wetland impacts associated with the overall Southern Beltway Project, the applicant will construct approximately 8.3 acres of wetlands, at a site approximately 0.5 mile west of the intersection of S.R. 18, and Joffre Bulger Road, in Smith Township, Washington County (Clinton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 23` 16" Longitude: -80° 22` 24").
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA.
E4129-106: Anadarko Marcellus Midstream, LLC, 33 West Third Street, Suite 200, Williamsport, PA 17701, Cascade Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District. To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) two 6-inch gas pipelines, a 12-inch temporary water pipeline, and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,795 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41° 27` 17" N 76° 54` 17" W);
2) two 6-inch gas pipelines, a 12-inch temporary water pipeline, and a timber mat bridge impacting 736 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41° 27` 17" N 76° 54` 19" W);
3) two 6-inch gas pipelines, a 12-inch temporary water pipeline, and a timber mat bridge impacting 262 linear feet of unnamed tributaries to Slacks Run (HQ-CWF) and 24,107 square feet of adjacent palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41° 27` 16" N 76° 54` 23" W);
4) two 6-inch gas pipelines, a 12-inch temporary water pipeline, and a timber mat bridge impacting 55 linear feet of and unnamed tributary to Slacks Run (HQ-CWF), 1,534 square feet of floodway of an unnamed tributary to Slacks Run (HQ-CWF), and 15,485 square feet of adjacent palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41° 27` 16" N 76° 54` 30" W);
5) a 12-inch temporary above-ground water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 74 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41° 27` 16" N 76° 54` 35" W).
The project will result in a total of 0.97 acre of wetland impacts and 317 linear feet of stream impacts all for the purpose of installing natural gas gathering line, temporary water line, and access roadway for Marcellus well development.
E5929-054: Howard Energy Partners, LLC, 512 Towne Plaza, Suite 120, Route 6, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Morris Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 20 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 769 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 78 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Morris, PA Quadrangle 41° 34` 04" N, 77° 16` 15" W);
2) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 20 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 55 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Harrison Run (EV) (Morris, PA Quadrangle 41° 33` 49" N, 77° 16` 14" W);
3) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 20 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 62 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Harrison Run (EV) (Morris, PA Quadrangle 41° 33` 47" N, 77° 16` 18" W).
The project will result in 117 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 769 square feet (0.02 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, and 78 square feet (0.01 acre) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas gathering line in Morris Township, Tioga County.
E5929-056: Howard Energy Partners, LLC, 512 Towne Plaza, Suite 120, Route 6, Tunkhannock, PA, 18657, Morris Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 16 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 247 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Morris, PA Quadrangle 41° 35` 42" N, 77° 13` 37" W);
The project will result in 247 square feet (0.01 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas gathering line in Morris Township, Tioga County.
E5929-057: SWEPI LP, 2100 Georgetown Drive, Suite 400, Sewickley, PA 15143, Richmond Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and an 8 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 1,890 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Crooked Creek, PA Quadrangle 41° 47` 38" N, 77° 09` 06" W);
2) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and an 8 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 1,398 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Crooked Creek, PA Quadrangle 41° 47` 44" N, 77° 09` 06" W);
3) a temporary road crossing using 20 foot long, 24 inch diameter corrugated metal pipes and an 8 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 64 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to North Elk Run (CWF) (Crooked Creek, PA Quadrangle 41° 47` 48" N, 77° 09` 06" W);
4) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and an 8 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 877 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Crooked Creek, PA Quadrangle 41° 47` 52" N, 77° 09` 05" W);
5) a temporary road crossing using 20 foot long, 21 inch diameter corrugated metal pipe and an 8 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 73 linear feet an unnamed tributary to North Elk Run (CWF) (Crooked Creek, PA Quadrangle 41° 47` 38" N, 77° 09` 06" W).
The project will result in 137 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 7,347 square feet (0.17 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas gathering line in Richmond Township, Tioga 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.
Southwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
ESCGP-2 # ESX11-125-0012
Applicant Name CNX Gas Company LLC
Contact Person Erika Whetstone
Address 200 Evergreene Drive
City, State, Zip Waynesburg, PA 15370-6000
County Washington County
Township(s) Morris Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Tenmile
Creek (TSF) Secondary—Tenmile CreekESCGP-2 # ESG16-129-0018
Applicant Name Apex WML Midstream LLC
Contact Person JD McNally
Address 6041 Wallace Road Extension, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Westmoreland County
Township(s) Salem Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 43013 to
Beaver Run, Beaver Run (HQ), Secondary—
Kiskiminetas RiverESCGP-2 # ESX13-129-0003
Applicant Name Andrew Kinter
Contact Person CNX Gas Company LLC
Address 1000 Consol Energy Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317-6506
County Westmoreland County
Township(s) Bell Township and Washington Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 42946, Trib
42945 to Beaver Run, Kiskiminetas RiverESCGP-2 # ESX16-059-0044
Applicant Name Vantage Energy Appalachia II LLC
Contact Person Scott Sweder
Address 480 Johnson Rd, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Washington, PA 15301
County Greene
Township(s) Gilmore
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Bloody
Run (WWF); Bloody Run (WWF); UNT to Pennsylvania
Fork Fish Ck (WWF)
Secondary—Pennsylvania Fork Fish Ck and Garrison
ForkESCGP-2 # ESX16-059-0045
Applicant Name Vantage Energy Appalachia II LLC
Contact Person Scott Sweder
Address 480 Johnson Rd, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Washington, PA 15301
County Greene Township(s) Richhill
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
Whithorn Run (TSF) and Whitehorn Run (TSF)
Secondary—North Fork Dunkard ForkESCGP-2 # ESG14-125-0008
Applicant Name Mark West Liberty Midstream & Re-
sources LLC
Contact Person Rick Lowry
Address 4600 J Barry Court, Suite 500
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Buffalo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Buffalo Ck (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-125-0037
Applicant Name Mark West Liberty Midstream & Re-
sources LLC
Contact Person Rick Lowry
Address 4600 J Barry Court, Suite 500
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington & Allegheny
Township(s) Robinson & Findlay
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Rac-
coon Ck (WWF)
Secondary—Raccoon Ck (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-125-0038
Applicant Name EQT Production Co
Contact Person Todd Klaner
Address 2400 Ansys Dr, Suite 202
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Fallowfield
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Maple
CK (WWF); Maple Ck (WWF)
Secondary—Maple Ck (WWF); Monongahela River
(WWF)Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-16-0015
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Bradford
Township(s) Troy
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Mudd
Ck (TSF, MF); Canfield Run (TSF, MF)
Secondary—Sugar CkESCGP-2 # ESG29-105-16-0008
Applicant Name JKLM Energy LLC
Contact Person TGP Meter Site
Address 2200 Georgetowne Dr, Suite 500
City, State, Zip Sewickley, PA 15143
County Potter
Township(s) Ulysses
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Cush-
ing Hollow (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Cushing Hollow (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-015-16-0022
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services LLC
Contact Person Josh Brown
Address 400 Ist Center, Suite 404
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Sullivan Township(s) Cherry
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Lick Ck
(EV, MF); UNT to Black Ck (EV, MF)
Secondary—Lick Ck; Black Ck and Little Loyalsock CkESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-16-0020
Applicant Name Bluestone Pipeline Co of PA LLC
Contact Person Michael Spangenberg
Address 1429 Oliver Rd
City, State, Zip New Milford, PA 18334-7516
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Harmony
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Wildcat Run
(CWF-MF) and a tributary thereto; Starrucca Ck (CWF-
MF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-115-16-0038
Applicant Name SWN Production Co LLC
Contact Person Justin Moore
Address 917 SR 92 N
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Lenox
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to E
Branch Tunkhannock Ck (CWF)
Secondary—E Branch Tunkhannock Ck (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-16-0022(01)
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) Brooklyn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Hop
Bottom Ck (CWF)
Secondary—Hop Bottom Ck (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX10-081-0078(01)
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Chris Waddell
Address 80 Health Dr
City, State, Zip Lock Haven, PA 17745
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cummings
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to First
Fork Larrys Ck (EV); Tarkiln Run (EV)
Secondary—First Fork Larrys Ck (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-16-0026
Applicant Name Anadarko E & P Onshore LLC
Contact Person Stephen Barondeau
Address 33 W Third St, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cummings
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Lower Pine Bot-
tom Run (HQ-CWF); Bull Run (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Pine Ck (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESGX12-081-0013(01)
Applicant Name Anadarko E & P Onshore LLC
Contact Person Stephen Barondeau
Address 33 W Third St, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cummings
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Carson
Run (EV); Carson Run (EV)
Secondary—Carson Run (EV); English Run (EV)
SPECIAL NOTICES
Air Quality; Alternative Compliance Schedule Petition Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
48-00003: Keystone Cement Co. (PO Box A, Routes 329 and 987, Bath, PA 18014) on June 29, 2016 submitted to the Department an alternative compliance schedule petition. Keystone is proposing an interim emission limit of 3.03 pounds of NOx per ton of clinker until installation of a SNCR system around September 1, 2017. This interim limit and extension is authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 129.97(k)—(m) for their facility in East Allen Township, Northampton County.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2531.
48-00003: Keystone Cement Co. (PO Box A, Routes 329 and 987, Bath, PA 18014) on June 29, 2016 submitted to the Department an alternative compliance schedule petition. Keystone is proposing an interim emission limit of 3.03 pounds of NOx per ton of clinker until installation of a SNCR system around September 1, 2017. This interim limit and extension is authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 129.97(k)—(m) for their facility in East Allen Township, Northampton County.
48-00011: Talen Energy (6605 Foul Rift Rd, Bangor, PA 18013) on September 22, 2016 submitted to the Department an alternative compliance schedule petition for Unit 3 and Unit 4. Talen Energy is proposing an interim emission limit of 0.25 lbs. NOx/MMBTU burning Natural Gas and 0.31 lbs. NOx/MMBTU burning oil until installation of Separated Over Fired Air and Flue Gas Recirculation. Unit 3 operation of the control equipment will commence by June 2018 and operation of control equipment on Unit 4 will commence by June 2019. This interim limit and extension is authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 129.97(k)—(m) for their facility in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County.
Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds, Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue Revised Air Quality Operating Permits 53-00005, 18-00005, 53-00004, 18-00006, 49-00007, 41-00013, 59-00004 Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
Operating Permits 53-00005:
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for Dominion Transmission, Inc. located in Stewardson Township, Potter County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Greenlick Compressor Station owned and operated by Dominion Transmission, Inc. in Stewardson Township, Potter County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit 53-00005 for the facility. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal includes the provisions of the Department's presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing sources at this facility.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source RACT II Requirement P01—Fugitive Emissions Volatile Organic Compounds. The permittee will implement a monthly Audio Visual Olfactory (OVA) and an annual Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections. Operating Permit 18-00005:
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for Dominion Transmission, Inc. located in Leidy Township, Clinton County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Finnefrock Compressor Station owned and operated by Dominion Transmission, Inc. in Leidy Township, Clinton County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit 18-00005 for the facility. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal includes the provisions of the Department's presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing sources at this facility.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source RACT II Requirement P01—Fugitive Emissions Volatile Organic Compounds. The permittee will implement a monthly Audio Visual Olfactory (OVA) and an annual Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections. Operating Permit 53-00004:
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for Dominion Transmission, Inc. located in Harrison Township, Potter County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Harrison natural gas transmission/storage facility owned and operated by Dominion Transmission, Inc. in Harrison Township, Potter County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (53-00004) for the facility. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal include the provisions of the Department's presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing sources at this facility.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source RACT II Requirement Site Level Volatile organic compounds ≤2.64 TPY (§ 129.99(f)); monthly audio, visual, and olfactory (AVO) inspection program with appropriate recordkeeping requirements. Operating Permit 18-00006:
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for Dominion Transmission, Inc. located in Leidy Township, Clinton County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Leidy natural gas transmission/storage facility owned and operated by Dominion Transmission, Inc. in Leidy Township, Clinton County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (18-00006) for the facility. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal include the provisions of the Department's presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing sources at this facility.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source RACT II Requirement Site Level Volatile organic compounds ≤5.76 TPY (§ 129.99(f)); monthly audio, visual, and olfactory (AVO) inspection program with appropriate recordkeeping requirements. Operating Permit 49-00007:
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for Cherokee Pharmaceuticals, LLC located in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Riverside Boro. Plant owned and operated by Cherokee Pharmaceuticals, LLC in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (49-00007) for the facility. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal includes the provisions of the Department's presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing sources at this facility.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source RACT II Requirement Wastewater treatment plant For volatile organic compounds: emission limit of 15 tons per 12 consecutive month period; maximize the biodegradation of the dissolved volatiles in the wastewater; maintain covers for select vessels; maintain good operating practices; maintain appropriate records. Operating Permit 41-00013:
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for JW Aluminum Co. located in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the aluminum rolling mill owned and operated by JW Aluminum Co. in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (41-00013) for the facility. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal includes the provisions of the Department's presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing sources at this facility.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source RACT II Requirement Cold Roll Mill
# 1 (P101)VOC emissions not to exceed 30.5 pounds per hour. VOC emissions from Source ID P101 and P102 shall not exceed 225.0 tons per 12 consecutive month period. Emissions shall be controlled by a impingement vane separator; maintain good operating practices; maintain appropriate records. Cold Roll Mill
# 2 (P102)VOC emissions not to exceed 30.5 pounds per hour. VOC emissions from Source ID P101 and P102 shall not exceed 225.0 tons per 12 consecutive month period. Emissions shall be controlled by a impingement vane separator; maintain good operating practices; maintain appropriate records. Cold Roll Mill
# 3 (P103)VOC emissions not to exceed 2.0 pounds per hour and 8.0 tons per 12 consecutive month period. Emissions shall be controlled by a Busch PPS filter system and a 4.4 million Btu per hour, natural gas fired, Trinity horizontal regenerative thermal oxidizer; maintain good operating practices; maintain appropriate records. Cold Roll Mill
# 4 (P101)VOC emissions not to exceed 6.0 pounds per hour and 26.28 tons per 12 consecutive month period. Emissions shall be controlled by a two-stage Busch filtration system; maintain good operating practices; maintain appropriate records. Operating Permit 59-00004:
Ward Manufacturing, LLC (P.O. Box 9, Blossburg, PA 16912-0009) a Title V operating permit renewal for the Blossburg Plants 1—3 located in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 280.20 TPY of CO; 39.16 TPY of NOx; 110.87 TPY of SOx; 229.70 TPY of PM/PM10; 203.66 TPY of VOCs; 12.69 TPY of total HAPs; and 123,794 TPY of CO2e. The facility's sources include a scrap metal cupola, molding lines, core machines, annealing ovens, grinders, sanders, Tumblast machines, finishing operations, molding and casting operations, wastewater evaporators, parts washers, emergency generator engines and miscellaneous combustions sources, which have the potential to emit major quantities of carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sulfur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM/PM10). The facility has the potential to emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions below the major emission thresholds. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60, 63, 64, 68, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 96, 97, 98 and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145.
Additionally, this Title V operating permit renewal also includes Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for Blossburg Plants 1—3.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Blossburg Plants 1—3.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into this Title V operating permit renewal. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal includes the provisions of the Department's presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing sources at this facility.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source RACT II Requirement for volatile organic compounds Cupola Emission limit of 20 ppmv VOHAPs; processing limit of 37.78 tons per hour of malleable gray iron and 226,680 tons per 12 consecutive month period of iron poured; control VOC emissions with an afterburner with a minimum outlet temperature of 1,300°F; maintain appropriate records. Core machines Emission limit of 72.66 TPY; mandatory use of lower VOC-containing binders; natural gas/propane firing; maintain appropriate records. Core machines Emission limit of 8 TPY; mandatory use of lower VOC-containing binders; natural gas/propane firing; maintain appropriate records. Scrap handling operations Follow facility's scrap certification, selection and inspection plans; maintain appropriate records. Molding and casting operations Emission limit of 109.5 TPY; permanent shutdown of one molding line; use of mold vent ignitors; maintain appropriate records. Public hearing:
A public hearing will be held if requested for any of the above listed proposed operating permits by December 20, 2016, to accept oral comments on revision and the proposed SIP revision for the operating permits. The hearing will be held, if requested, on December 27, 2016, at 10:00 AM at the DEP Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Daniel T. Spadoni at 570-327-3659. The last day to pre-register to speak at a hearing, if one is held, will be December 20, 2016.
Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at http://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/North-central-Regional-Office/Pages/default.aspx.
We ask that you contact Daniel T. Spadoni at 570-327-3659 or monitor our Web site to determine if a hearing will be held.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Daniel T. Spadoni at 570-327-3659 at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. A 30-day comment period from November 26, 2016 will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed RACT II Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT II Plan.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-0550.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Daniel T. Spadoni at 570-327-3659 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
Individual Site Permit; Tentative Decision to Deny The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative decision to deny an application for the renewal of an individual site permit, No. PABIS-9901, submitted by WeCare Organics, LLC, 9293 Bonta Bridge Road, Jordan, NY 13080. The application seeks to continue permit coverage for the beneficial use of Class B biosolids for a deep row hybrid poplar (''DRHP'') experimental trenching project at the Blackwood site, located in Reilly Township, Schuylkill County.
Written comments may be submitted by interested persons within 30 days from the publication of this notice, which will be retained by the Department and considered in making a final determination. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of the Department for one additional 15-day period. Comments may be submitted to the Bureau of Clean Water, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8774, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774.
The Department will provide an opportunity for the applicant, any affected State, any affected interstate agency, the Administrator or any interested agency, person or group of persons to request or petition for a public hearing with respect to the application. The request or petition for public hearing filed within the 30-day period allowed for filing of written comments must indicate the interest of the party filing the request and the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A hearing will be held if there is a significant public interest, including the filing of requests or petitions for the hearing.
Any person may request to review the permit application or supporting documents by contacting the Department's file review coordinator at (717) 705-4700.
Proposed State Water Quality Certification Required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the Equitrans Expansion Project Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Rita A. Coleman, 412-442-4000.
WQ05-001, Equitrans, L.P. (Applicant), 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Equitrans Expansion Project (Project), in Forward Township, Allegheny County, Franklin, Jefferson and Morgan Townships Greene County, and Union Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District. The proposed H-318 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project starts Applegate Gathering system located in Forward Township, Allegheny County, PA (Glassport, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 15` 15.28"; W: 79° 57` 45.02"). The proposed H-316 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project starts at the proposed Redhook Compressor Station located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA (Waynesburg, PA Quadrangle N: 39° 55` 00.79"; W: 80° 07` 42.70"). The proposed Redhook Compressor Station is located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA (Waynesburg, PA Quadrangle: Centroid—N: 39° 54` 59.88"; W: 80° 07` 44.16"). The proposed M-80 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project starts at Equitrans` existing M-80 pipeline located north of the Pratt Compressor Station (Waynesburg, PA Quadrangle 39° 54` 49.68"; W: 80° 07` 51.17") The proposed H-305 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project starts at the proposed Redhook Compressor Station (Waynesburg, PA Quadrangle 39° 54` 59.88"; W: 80° 07` 44.16").
On October 27, 2015, Applicant filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 717f) seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate its Project (FERC Docket No. CP16-13-000). This application may be viewed on FERC's website at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Docket Search; CP16-13).
On October 28, 2015, Applicant requested a state water quality certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in Pennsylvania through compliance with State water quality standards and associated State law requirements, which are consistent with the requirements of the Clean Water Act.
The H-318 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project, as proposed, includes approximately 4.6 miles, of 20-inch pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from the EQT Gathering, LLC (EQT Gathering) Applegate Gathering system located in Forward Township, Allegheny County, PA to Equitrans' existing H-148 pipeline, in Union Township, Washington County, PA. This portion of the project also involves the installation of permanent aboveground facilities at the existing Applegate Site and new Hartson Launcher/Receiver Facilities which include approximately 0.48 acre of disturbance. The H-318 Pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will require approximately 74.1 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 80 linear feet of Lobbs Run—WWF (aka S-BB1), 106 linear feet of UNT to Lobbs Run—WWF (aka S-BB1(a), 99 linear feet of UNT to Lobbs Run—WWF (akaS-BB2), 891 linear feet of Monongahela River—WWF (aka S-BB5), 75 linear feet of Bunola Run—WWF (aka S-BB4), 16 linear feet of Bunola Run—WWF (aka S-BB4 (for workspace)), 75 linear feet of Kelly Run—WWF (aka S-BB3), with a total of 1,342 linear feet of stream impacts to WWF, 1.5 acre of floodway, 0.01 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-BB3 (PEM), 0.014 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-BB10 (PFO), 0.016 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-BB9 (PFO), 0.041 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB3 (PEM), 0.372 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB7 (PEM) for which a Joint Permit Application has been submitted, 0.070 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB6 (PEM), 0.01 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB12-WP (PFO/PSS). Temporary impacts to wetlands on the H-318 pipeline segment of EEP total 0.10 acre, while permanent impacts total 0.51 acre, of that total the H-318 pipeline segment will require permanent impacts converting a total 0.028 acre of PSS or PFO wetland to PEM wetland.
The H-316 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project, as proposed, includes approximately 2.9 miles, of 30-inch pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from the proposed Redhook Compressor Station located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA to Equitrans' existing H-302 pipeline for delivery to Texas Eastern infrastructure located in Jefferson Township, Greene County, PA or south on Equitrans' existing H-302 pipeline to the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) located in West Virginia (WV). This portion of the project also involves the installation of permanent aboveground facilities at the new H-302 Tap and Launcher/Receiver Facility which includes approximately 0.11 acre of disturbance. The above ground facilities will be located within the same project footprint of the proposed H-316 pipeline construction. The H-316 pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will require approximately 56 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 118 linear feet of S-AA3 (UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF), 106 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA4), 80 linear feet of UNT to UNT 23572 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA8), 189 linear feet of UNT to UNT 23572 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA9), 81 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF ( aka S-AA10), 113 linear feet of UNT to Ruff Creek—WWF (aka S-AA11), 75 linear feet of Ruff Creek—WWF (aka S-AA12), 147 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA13), 83 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA14), 123 linear feet of South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA15), 6 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA24), 9 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA23), 7 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA22), 4 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (S-AA21), 2.5 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA20), 12 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA17), 2.5 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA18), with a total of 1,158 linear feet of stream impacts to WWF, 2.75 acres of floodway, 0.035 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-AA4 (PEM), 0.023 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-AA8 (PEM), 0.0007 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-AA10 (PEM), 0.059 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-AA4 (PEM), 0.074 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-AA7 (PEM), and 0.0007 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-AA10 (PEM). Temporary impacts to wetlands on the H-316 pipeline segment of EEP total 0.06 acre, while permanent impacts total 0.13 acre.
The Redhook Compressor Station is a proposed natural gas compressor station facility which will be located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 17.25 acres of earth disturbance and will not impact any wetlands or streams. A proposed permanent access road for the Redhook Compressor Station is anticipated to permanently impact 0.25 acre of floodway for stream UNT to UNT 81118 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-N2).
The M-80 Pipeline segments of the EEP Project is located in the same right-of-way as H-158 pipeline, and as proposed, includes an approximately 1,175 foot extension, of 6-inch pipeline (M-80 pipeline) and a 12-inch pipeline (H-158 pipeline) located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The pipeline currently moves gas to the existing Pratt Compressor station, but will be required to be extended to move gas to the aforementioned proposed Redhook Compressor Station located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The M-80 Pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will require approximately 11.47 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 105 linear feet of UNT 81118 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA1) and 165 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (S-AA2), with a total of 270 linear feet of stream impacts to WWF, 2.25 acres of floodway, and no temporary or permanent wetland impacts.
The H-158 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project is located in the same right-of-way as M-80 pipeline, and as proposed, includes an approximately 1,175 foot extension, of 12-inch pipeline located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The pipeline currently moves gas to the existing Pratt Compressor station, but will be required to be extended to move gas to the proposed Redhook Compressor Station located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The H-158 Pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will be installed within the same construction right-of-way as M-80, so will not require any additional acres of disturbance. Impacts from this segment are coupled with and are referenced in the discussion of the M-80 pipeline segment aquatic resource impacts.
The H-305 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project, as proposed, includes an approximately 504 foot extension, of 24-inch pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from the proposed Redhook Compressor Station to Equitrans' existing H-305 pipeline located at the existing Braden Run Interconnect with Texas Eastern in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The H-305 Pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will require approximately 0.28 acre of earth disturbance, and impacts to 167 linear feet of stream UNT to UNT 81118 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-N1), 0.36 acre of floodway, and no temporary or permanent wetland impacts.
The project will cumulatively impact 2,937 linear feet of stream, 7.11 acres of floodways of associated watercourses, 0.16 of temporary wetland impacts and 0.64 acre of permanent wetland impacts.
The Department anticipates issuing a state water quality certification to Applicant for the Project that will require compliance with the following State water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to State law to ensure the Project does not violate applicable State water quality standards set forth in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93:
1. Discharge Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a).
2. Erosion and Sediment Control Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with the Department's Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment issued pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 102).
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits for the construction, operation and maintenance of all water obstructions and encroachments associated with the project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 673.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 105).
4. Water Quality Monitoring—The Department retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that the receiving water quality is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
5. Operation—Applicant shall at all times properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this State Water Quality Certification and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
6. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of the Department to determine compliance with this State Water Quality Certification, including all required State water quality permits and State water quality standards. A copy of this certification shall be available for inspection by the Department during such inspections of the Project.
7. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project which is affected by this State Water Quality Certification, Applicant shall serve a copy of this certification upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the Department Regional Office of such intent. Notice to the Department shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owner containing a specific date for transfer of certification responsibility, coverage, and liability between them.
8. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to the Department concerning this State Water Quality Certification shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, Rita A. Coleman, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
9. Reservation of Rights—The Department may suspend or revoke this State Water Quality Certification if it determines that Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this certification. The Department may require additional measures to achieve compliance with applicable law, subject to Applicant's applicable procedural and substantive rights.
10. Other Laws—Nothing in this State Water Quality Certification shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable Federal or State law or regulation.
11. Severability—The provisions of this State Water Quality Certification are severable and should any provision of this certification be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the certification shall not be affected thereby.
Prior to issuance of the final state water quality certification, the Department will consider all relevant and timely comments, suggestions or objections submitted to the Department within 30 days of this notice. Comments should be directed to Rita A. Coleman, Program Manager, Waterways and Wetlands Program, at the above address or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD). Comments must be submitted in writing and contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions on this proposal. No comments submitted by facsimile will be accepted.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 16-2124. Filed for public inspection December 9, 2016, 9:00 a.m.]
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