[46 Pa.B. 1033]
[Saturday, February 27, 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
30753712 and NPDES No. PA0215724. Emerald Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, PO Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To renew the permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1—Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 in Franklin Township, Greene County and related NPDES Permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on July 8, 2015. Application received June 12, 2015. Permit issued February 5, 2016.
32061302 and NPDES No. PA0235768. Western Allegheny Energy, LLC, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-1504). To renew the permit for the Knob Creek Mine in Young and Conemaugh Townships, Indiana County and related NPDES Permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 14, 2013. Application received April 2, 2013. Permit issued February 11, 2016.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit 56100105, NPDES No. PA0263079 and General Permit GP-12-56100105, Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, revision of an existing bituminous coal mining site to obtain coverage for coal processing under air quality general permit GP-12 in Black Township, Somerset County, affecting 140.3 acres. Receiving streams: Wilson Creek and Coxes Creek classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received December 4, 2015. Permit issued February 8, 2016.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
16000101. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Licking & Richland Townships, Clarion County, affecting 83.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to the Clarion River. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Application received: December 10, 2015. Permit Issued: February 3, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
1708107 and NPDES PA0256811. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Decatur and Woodward Townships, Clearfield County affecting 298.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Moshannon Creek and Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 17, 2015. Permit issued: January 4, 2016.
17900104 and NPDES PA0116939. RES Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Brady and Bell Townships, Clearfield County affecting 537.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Buck Run and Beech Run classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 24, 2015. Permit issued: February 5, 2016.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
24050301. North Star Aggregates, Inc. (P. O. Box 51, Penfield, PA 15849) Renewal of existing NPDES Permit No. PA0257974 in Horton Township, Elk County. Receiving streams: Johnson Run and Oyster Run. Application received: September 14, 2015. Permit Issued: February 3, 2016.
33152802. Michael Defelice (106 Pershell Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals mine in Young Township, Jefferson County, affecting 5.5 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Canoe Creek. Application received: June 15, 2015. Permit Issued: February 3, 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. 06164101. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Woods Edge in Amity Township, Berks County with an expiration date of February 27, 2016. Permit issued: February 11, 2016.
Permit No. 15164101. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Towns at Malvern in East Whiteland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of February 1, 2017. Permit issued: February 11, 2016.
Permit No. 40154115. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Center Point in Jenkins and Pittston Townships, Luzerne County with an expiration date of February 28, 2017. Permit issued: February 11, 2016.
Permit No. 40164103. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P. O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Center Point in Jenkins and Pittston Townships, Luzerne County with an expiration date of February 28, 2017. Permit issued: February 11, 2016.
46164101. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Meadow Glen in Skippack Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of March 31, 2017. Permit issued: February 11, 2016.
Permit No. 66164102. John H. Brainard, (3978 SR 2073, Kingsley, PA 18826), construction blasting for a house foundation in Clinton Township, Wyoming County with an expiration date of July 31, 2016. Permit issued: February 11, 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.
E46-1129. Lower Frederick Township, 53 Spring Mount Road, Zieglerville, PA 19494, Lower Frederick Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing structures and to install two sanitary sewer lines in the 100-year floodplain of Perkiomen Creek (WWF, MF) associated with Lower Frederick Township wastewater treatment improvement project.
The site is located at 125 Spring Mount Road (Perkiomenville, PA USGS map; Lat: 40.2719; Long. -75.459).
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)).
E15-861. Southdown Homes, 55 Country Club Drive, Suite 204, Downingtown, PA 19335, East and West Brandywine Townships, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain four stream crossings and five minor road crossings (all remaining items from old expired Permit E15-711) over an unnamed tributary to Culbertson Rum and unnamed tributaries (H-TSF-MF) associated with the proposed Hide-A-Farms residential development.
The site is located just northwest of the intersection of Special School and Little Washington Roads (Wagontown, PA, quadrangle Latitude: 40.055889, Longitude: -75.768889).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511
E64-303. Bethany Borough, 2 Old Wayne Street, Bethany, PA 18431. Bethany Borough, Wayne County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a dry hydrant in Bethany Lake (HQ-CWF, MF) for the purpose of fire protection. The project is located approximately 300 feet southwest of the intersection of Bethany Lake Court and London Drive (Honesdale, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°37`4.5"; Longitude: -75°17`39.7"). Subbasin: 1B.
E35-460. Scranton Sewer Authority, 312 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. City of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To modify and maintain the Von Storch Outfall #11 combined sewer outfall (CSO) facility with work consisting of construction of a 120,000 gallon underground CSO pipe storage system within the floodway/floodplain of the Lackawanna River (CWF, MF). The underground CSO pipe storage system will include approximately 320 feet of 24-inch HDPE pipe, 400 feet of 18-inch HDPE pipe, 222 feet of 15-inch HDPE pipe, 65 feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe, a flushing chamber, electrical platform, regulator structures and stormwater manholes. The project is associated with the Scranton Sewer Authority's Long Term Control Plan to address combined sewer outflows. The project is located on and along Glen Street approximately 0.1 mile from its intersection of Von Storch Avenue (Scranton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 25` 39"; Longitude: -75° 39` 27") in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. Subbasin: 5A.
E64-304. Deborah and Michael Krawczyk, 9602 Shannon Lane, Manassas, VA 20110. Lake Township, Wayne County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing boathouse and to construct and maintain a 16-ft wide, 36-ft long, cantilevered boathouse in Lake Ariel (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located along western shoreline of Lake Ariel, approximately 0.2 mile southeast of SR 191 and West Shore Drive (Lake Ariel, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°26`47.3"; Longitude: -75°22`49.4"). Subbasin: 1C.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335; 814-332-6860
E10-08-007, Interstate Gas Marketing Inc., 2018 South 6th Street, Indiana, PA 15701. Wells Pipeline in Oakland and Center Townships, Butler County, Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District (East Butler, PA Quadrangles 40°56`40"N; -79°52`38"W).
The applicant constructed approximately 3,030 linear feet of two (2) inch steel natural gas gathering pipeline located in Oakland and Center Townships, Butler County. The pipeline connects existing Well Pads.
The project resulted in a total of 20 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 0.0027 acre of temporary wetland impacts.
The water obstructions and encroachments are described below:
To construct and maintain:
Impact No. Description of Impact Latitude/Longitude 1 One (1) 2" natural gas pipeline bored under Pine Run (WWF-WT) & associated PFO wetland (EV). There are 20 linear feet of temporary stream impact and 0.0027 acre of temporary wetland impact. 40°56`35.00"N
-79°52`19.00"W
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Brookfield Renewable Energy Group, Brookfield Power Piney & Deep Creek LLC, 2000 River Road, Clarion, PA 16214. Piney Station, Clarion County. ACOE Pittsburgh District.
Piney Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 309-PA)—The Piney Hydroelectric Project is operated by the Brookfield Power Piney & Deep Creek LLC under the provisions of a 401 Water Quality Certification issued by the Department on September 3, 2002, for the protection of statewide water uses. Brookfield Power Piney & Deep Creek LLC is granted approval to modify operation of the reservoir level to complete the rehabilitation of Piney Dam. Brookfield Power Piney & Deep Creek LLC will return the reservoir to the normal operating levels through March 2016; operate the reservoir at a maximum surface water elevation of 1,087.5 0lusmn; 0.5 feet mean sea level during the months of April through mid-December between 2016 through 2018; and operate the reservoir at the normal operating levels between mid-December through March, from 2016 through 2018.
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 #ESG15-019-0054—Griffiths Well Pad
Applicant XTO Energy Inc.
Contact Melissa Breitenbach
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City Warrendale State PA Zip Code 15086
County Butler Township Donegal
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Tributary 42737
to Buffalo Creek (HQ-TSF), Tributary 42734 to Bufalo
Creek (HQ-TSF), and Buffalo Creek WatershedESCGP-2 #ESX15-019-0042—Taurus Well Pad
Applicant EM Energy Pennsylvania, LLC
Contact Mr. Hugh Caperton
Address 1800 Main Street, Suite 220
City Canonsburg State PA Zip Code 15317
County Butler Township(s) Concord
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 49198 of
Bear Creek & South Branch Slippery Rock Creek/
Upper Ohio & AlleghenyESCGP-2 #ESG13-019-0031A—Ursa Major Well Pad
Major Modification
Applicant EM Energy Pennsylvania, LLC
Contact Mr. Hugh Caperton
Address 1800 Main Street, Suite 220
City Canonsburg State PA Zip Code 15317
County Butler Township(s) Concord and Oakland
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Tributaries
35321 & 35322 to Connoquenessing Creek WWFESCGP-2 #ESX14-019-0013A—Brennan Well Pad—Major
Modification
Applicant R.E. Gas Development LLC
Contact Michael Endler
Address 60 Cranberry Woods Dr. Suite 250
City Cranberry Township State PA Zip Code 16066
County Butler Township(s) Connoquenessing
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Crab
Run, Crab Run, Slippery Rock Creek Watershed, CWFEastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
ESCGP-2 # ESG29-023-15-0011
Applicant Name Seneca Resources Corp
Contact Person Douglas Kepler
Address 51 Zents Blvd
City, State, Zip Brookville, PA 15825
County Cameron
Township(s) Shippen
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Cherry Run
(EV), Indian Camp Run (EV), UNTs to Elk Fork (EV),
UNTs to Indian Camp Run (EV)
Secondary—Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Ck (EV),
Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Ck (EV), Elk Fork
(EV), Indian Camp Run (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-15-0035
Applicant Name Seneca Resources Corp
Contact Person Michael Clinger
Address 51 Zents Blvd
City, State, Zip Brookville, PA 15825
County Lycoming
Township(s) Gamble
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Mill Creek (EV)
Secondary—Loyalsock Ck (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-15-0055
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Co LLC
Contact Person Lauren Miladinovich
Address Park Place Corporate Ctr 2, 2000 Commerce Dr.
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Lathrop
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Hortons
Ck (CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-117-16-0004
Applicant Name Cardinal Midstream II, LLC
Contact Person Tommy Baskins
Address 8150 N Central Expressway, Suite 1725
City, State, Zip Dallas, TX 75206
County Tioga
Township(s) Westfield
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Crance Brook
(CWF), Mill Ck (CWF), Broughton Hollow (WWF),
Jemison Ck (WWF)
SPECIAL NOTICES
Categorical Exclusion Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707.
Biglerville Borough Authority, 33 Musselman Avenue, Biglerville, PA 17307.
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund is intended to be the funding source for this project. The project is undertaken by the Borough to replace existing chlorine contact tanks with open trench ultraviolet disinfection and improvement to the headworks. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 16-328. Filed for public inspection February 26, 2016, 9:00 a.m.]
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