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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.
03860701 and NPDES No. PA0213519. McVille Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the McVille Refuse Disposal Area in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 19, 2005. Application received December 28, 2004. Permit issued April 25, 2017.
32841312. Indiana Investments, Inc., (RD # 2, Box 305, Shelocta, PA 15774). To renew the permit for the Urling Nos. 1 & 3 Mines in Armstrong Township, Indiana County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 19, 2007. Application received February 1, 2007. Permit issued April 25, 2017.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17010110 and NPDES PA0243132. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Bigler and Woodward Townships, Clearfield County affecting 320.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Upper Morgan Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 7, 2017. Permit issued: April 18, 2017.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 21900301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595055, EE Kough Sons, Inc., P.O. Box 134, Newville, PA 17241, renewal of NPDES permit, located in North Newton Township, Cumberland County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Conodoguinet Creek classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 2, 2016. Permit issued: April 20, 2017.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
PAM216020. Leroy W. Hoover (339 Pick Rd, Millmont, PA 17845), hereby approves the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted for coverage to discharge stormwater associated with Permit No. 60900301 to the following surface water(s) in Hartley Township, Union County. Receiving stream(s): Spruce Run to Laurel Run. Application received: November 28, 2016. Permit Issued: April 13, 2017.
08162805. Robert Johnson Flagstone, Inc. (3658 Old Stagecoach Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853), commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal industrial minerals (flagstone/bluestone) in Stevens Township, Bradford County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Wyalusing Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. Application received: November 17, 2016. Permit Issued: April 17, 2017.
PAM216027. Robert Johnson Flagstone, Inc. (3658 Old Stagecoach Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853). General NPDES permit for stormwater discharge associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 08162805 in Stevens Township, Bradford County. Receiving stream(s): Wyalusing Creek. Application received: November 17, 2016. Permit issued: April 17, 2017.
4777SM1. P Stone, Inc. (P.O. Box 254, 1430 Route 880, Jersey Shore, PA 17740). Permit revision to modify the Erosion and Sedimentation Controls and revise the reclamation plan on an existing industrial mineral mine located in Limestone Township, Lycoming County affecting 89.17 acres. Receiving stream: Antes Creek classified the following use(s): CWF, existing use EV. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 26, 2016. Permit issued: April 18, 2017.
41910301. P Stone, Inc. (P.O. Box 254, 1430 Route 880, Jersey Shore, PA 17740). Permit revision to modify the Erosion and Sedimentation Controls and revise the reclamation plan on an existing industrial mineral mine located in Limestone Township, Lycoming County affecting 108.0 acres. Receiving stream: Antes Creek classified for the following use(s) CWF, existing use EV. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 26, 2016. Permit issued: April 18, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. PAM112026R, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 66990303 in Mehoopany Township, Wyoming County, receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Susquehanna River. Application received: February 6, 2017. Permit issued: April 26, 2017.
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. 19174101. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for White Pines Landfill in Pine Township, Columbia County with an expiration date of December 17, 2017. Permit issued: April 25, 2017.
Permit No. 36174115. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Crossings at Conestoga Creek in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 2018. Permit issued: April 26, 2017.
Permit No. 48174105. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Lafayette College Integrated Science Center in the City of Easton, Northampton County with an expiration date of April 17, 2018. Permit issued: April 26, 2017.
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 Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E40-783. Anthracite Scenic Trails Association, P.O. Box 212, Dallas, PA 18612. Dallas Township, Luzerne County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with an 8-foot wide, 2,600-L.F. gravel walking trail as part of the Anthracite Scenic Trails Association:
1) An 8-foot wide, 3-span wooden pedestrian bridge crossing of an Unnamed Tributary to Toby Creek (CWF, MF) having a combined span of 24 feet and a 2-foot underclearance.
2) An 8-foot wide, 16-span wooden pedestrian bridge crossing of an Unnamed Tributary to Toby Creek (CWF, MF) and adjacent EV wetlands having a combined span of 128 feet and a 2-foot underclearance.
3) An 8-foot wide, 14-span wooden pedestrian bridge crossing of 115 feet of EV wetlands.
4) An 8-foot wide, 8-span wooden pedestrian bridge crossing of 40 feet of EV wetlands.
The project impacts a de minimus area of EV wetlands equal to 0.05 acre. The project is located approximately 900 feet east of the intersection of S.R. 309 and Dorchester Road (Kingston, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 19` 50" Longitude: -75° 56` 48") in Dallas Township, Luzerne County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E14-575. Harris Township, 224 East Main Street, Boalsburg, PA 16827. Stream Crossing at Fasick Park, in Harris Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (State College, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 46` 52"; W: 77° 45` 57").
To construct and maintain: 1) a steel beam bridge with a 20-foot clear span, 10-foot width and out-of-stream concrete abutments to cross over Spring Creek, 2) 100-foot long by 10-foot wide elevated boardwalk to cross over the adjacent wetlands and 100-year floodplain, to establish a pedestrian walkway from Elksview Townhomes to Fasick Park. This project proposes to: 1) temporarily impact 20 linear feet of Spring Creek and 0.04 acre of wetland, 2) permanently impact 10 linear feet of Spring Creek and 0.01 acre of wetland, which are classified as a High Quality Fishery.
This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E14-574: The Pennsylvania State University, 139J Physical Plant Building, University Park, PA 16802. Duck Pond Inflow Channel Rehabilitation Project in State College Borough, Centre County, USACE Baltimore District (State College, PA Quadrangle; Latitude 40° 48` 7.7" N; Longitude 77° 50` 47.7" W).
To construct and maintain integrated reno mattress bed protection and stacked gabion side walls to stabilize the upper 700 feet of the channel, and stacked gabion side walls alone will be used in the lower 300 feet to reduce bed and bank erosion that is occurring in an unnamed tributary to Thompson Run and adjacent riparian wetlands due to high velocity discharges from upstream stormwater pipes. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA.
E5929-064: HEP Tioga Gathering, LLC, 17806 IH-10 West, Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78227, Liberty 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 52 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`46"N, 77°09`42"W);
2) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 16 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 50 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`09"N, 77°09`50"W);
3) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 16 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 50 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`11"N, 77°09`50"W);
4) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 16 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 586 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland, 282 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland and 48 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`26"N, 77°09`53"W);
5) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 16 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 52 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`32"N, 77°09`53"W);
6) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 16 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 1,678 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland and 59 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`35"N, 77°09`53"W);
7) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 16 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 50 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`41"N, 77°09`53"W);
8) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a 16 inch diameter natural gas pipeline, and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 89 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 56 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`41"N, 77°09`53"W).
The project will result in 372 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 675 square feet (0.02 acre) of temporary wetland impacts and 1,960 square feet (0.04 acre) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas gathering line in Liberty Township, Tioga County. The permittee will provide 0.04 acres of compensatory mitigation through on-site wetland enhancement of impacted forested wetlands.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
EA33-051, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 1100 State Street, PO Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512. Waiver 16 Request for Heath Compressor Station Abandonment Project, in Heath Township, Jefferson County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Sigel, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 20`, 56"; W: 79°, 0`, 49").
To remove an existing Natural Gas Compressor Station and five ancillary facilities and grade the site to existing grade and contour. The site will be restored to meadow due to remaining natural gas lines in the area. A forested riparian buffer will be planted along the project side of Callen's Run for the purpose of stream bank stabilization. This project was deemed eligible as a restoration plan for waiver of permit requirements under 105.12(a)(16).
Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460.
D40-253EA. Greg Gulick, Borough Manager, Ashley Borough, 10 North Main Street, Ashley, PA 18706, Ashley Borough, Luzerne County, USACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes to remove the Solomon Creek Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring approximately 600 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes construction of in-stream habitat enhancement/grade control structures within the former reservoir. The project is located across Solomon Creek (CWF, MF) (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.2073; Longitude: -75.9006).
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.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCP 2 # ESG00081160003
Applicant Name Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co, LLC
Contact Person Joseph Dean
Address 2000 Commerce Dr
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15276
County Lycoming
Township(s) Wolf Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Pine Run—
CWF, MF; Muncy Creek—TSF, MFESCP 2 # ESG00081160003
Applicant Name Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co, LLC
Contact Person Joseph Dean
Address 2000 Commerce Dr
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15276
County Lycoming
Township(s) Fairfield Township and Loyalsock Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Mill Creek EV;
Loyalsock Creek EVSouthwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
ESCGP-2 # ESX12-129-0003
Applicant Name CNX Gas Company, LLC
Contact Person Erika Whetstone
Address 200 Evergreene Road
City, State, Zip Waynesburg, PA 15370
County Westmoreland County
Township(s) Washington Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Beaver
Run Reservoir (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Beaver Run Reservoir (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-059-0007
Applicant Name Rice Midstream Holdings, LLC
Contact Person Kyle Shirey
Address 2200 Rice Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Greene County
Township(s) Wayne Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Sharp
Run (WWF), Sharp Run (WWF), Rudolph Run (WWF)
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
ESCGP-2 No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use ESG000716001-1 ETC Northeast Pipeline, LLC
7000 Stonewood Drive
Suite 351
Wexford, PA 15090Washington County Jackson Township (Butler County)
New Sewickley Township;
Center Township;
Raccoon Township;
Independence Township;
Conway Borough (Beaver County)
Findlay Township
(Allegheny County)
Smith Township; Robinson Township (Washington County)UNT to Breakneck Creek (WWF); Breakneck Creek (WWF); UNT to Likens Run (WWF); UNT to Glade Run (WWF); Glade Run (WWF); UNT to Brush Creek (WWF); Brush Creek (WWF); UNT to Crows Run (WWF); Crows Run (WWF); Pine Run (WWF); Ohio River (WWF); Moon Run (WWF); Elkhorn Run (WWF); UNT to Elkhorn Run (WWF); UNT to Shafers Run (WWF); Shafers Run (WWF); Logtown Run (WWF); Raccoon Creek (WWF); UNT to Raccoon Creek (WWF); Frames Run (WWF); UNT to Service Creek (WWF); Service Creek (WWF); UNT to Obney Run (WWF); Obney Run (WWF) Potato Garden Run (WWF); UNT to Potato Garden Run (WWF); Bigger Run (WWF); UNT to Saint Patrick Run (WWF); Little Raccoon Creek (WWF); UNT to Little Raccoon Creek (WWF) Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
ESCGP-2 # ESX17-019-0006—Lesney to Guiher Gas Pipeline
Applicant Mountain Gathering, LLC
Contact Mr. Dewey Chalos
Address 810 Houston Street
City Fort Worth State TX Zip Code 76102
County Butler Township(s) Connoquenessing
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Connoquenessing Creek (CWF), Mullligan Run (CWF)/Little Con-
noquenessing CreekESCGP-2 # ESG16-019-0027—Bristol Interchange to Frye B Pipeline
Applicant Stonehenge Applachia, LLC
Contact Patrick Redalen
Address 11400 Westmoor Circle, Suite 200A
City Westminster State CO Zip Code 80021
County Butler Township(s) Oakland
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT Thorn Creek, UNT to Connoquenessing Creek HQ-WWF, Connoquenessing
CreekESCGP-2 # ESX14-019-0006A—Flinner Well Pad—Major Modification
Applicant R.E. Gas Development
Contact Michael Endler
Address 600 Cranberry Woods Drive
City Cranberry Township State PA Zip Code 16066
County Butler Township(s) Muddy Creek Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Crab Run (CWF) Crab Run (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-005-0011—Jayhawks Well Pad
Applicant Burnett Oil Company
Contact Dan Tomley
Address 375 South Pointe Blvd, Suite 430
City Canonsburg State PA Zip Code 15317-8587
County Armstrong Township(s) South Bend
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Whiskey Run and UNTs to Whiskey Run CWF, Loyalhanna Creek
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101—6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Director, PO Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 17-04-014 Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
300 Frankfort Road
Monaca, PA 15061
Attn: James H. SewellBeaver Potter and Center Townships 15 ASTs storing hazardous substances and petroleum products 3,269,937 gallons total
SPECIAL NOTICES
Plan Revision Approval under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988,
Act 101Northwest Region: Waste Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
The Erie County Municipal Waste Plan Revision was deemed approved by operation of law on February 7, 2017, in accordance with the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101. The Revision was submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) on December 8, 2016.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P.S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 (relating to Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (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 any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals 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.
The plan revision is a public document and may be viewed at the Department Regional Office previously noted.
Questions concerning the deemed approval should be directed to Regina Schweinsberg, Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator, Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management at 814-332-6981, or rschweinsb@pa.gov, or the previous Regional Office address.
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In the month of April 2017 Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987, P.L. 238, No. 43 (63 P.S. §§ 2001—2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed below to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania. The period of certification is two years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P.O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).
Name Address Type of Certification James Andrews 353 Loveville Road
Warriors Mark, PA 16877Mitigation Rick Aspinwall 3691 E. Brandon Way
Doylestown, PA 18902Testing Matthew Beinhaur
Harris Environmental, Inc.600 Stone House Road
Clarion, PA 16214Mitigation Scott Bobowicz
Historic Home Inspections, LP31 Bridle Drive
Furlong, PA 18925Testing Robert Bolus, Jr. 8 Red Bud Drive
Bloomsburg, PA 17815Testing Jason Boni 8470 Ridgemont Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237Testing Michael Bonura, Jr. 720 Anderson Street
New Kensington, PA 15068Testing Michael Bonura, Jr.
Restoration Contracting
Services, Inc.720 Anderson Street
New Kensington, PA 15068Mitigation Terry Campbell 6192 Boxer Drive
Bethel Park, PA 15102Testing Peter Ciliberto 675 Featherbed Lane
Garnet Valley, PA 19060Testing James Cortez 166 Dickson Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202Testing George Curry PO Box 33450
Philadelphia, PA 19142Testing Bill Ditchey 401 South Pine Street
Mount Carmel, PA 17851Testing Kim Fella PO Box 543
Fleetwood, PA 19522Testing Michael Fella PO Box 543
Fleetwood, PA 19522Testing Timothy Gentry PO Box 1956
Horsham, PA 19044Mitigation Guardian Home Inspection 8470 Ridgemont Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237Testing Shawn Heisse 231 Liberty Drive
Langhorne, PA 19047Testing HomePro Systems of
Delaware Valley, Inc.6301 Hilltop Drive
Brookhaven, PA 19015Testing Jeffrey Jackson 2502 Brooksboro Drive
Erie, PA 16510Testing & Mitigation Lake Shore Home Inspection
& Radon Services2502 Brooksboro Drive
Erie, PA 16510Mitigation Stephanie Lamb
Hillman Consulting, LLC1600 Route 22, East
Union, NJ 07083Testing John Madrak 220 Ripka Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127Testing Marc Marino PO Box 1143
Oaks, PA 19456Testing Marc Marino
Radon-Rid, LLCPO Box 1143
Oaks, PA 19456Mitigation Karl May, Jr. 82 Walnut Street
Wellsboro, PA 16901Mitigation Donald Minehart 2400 Oxford Drive, # 412
Pittsburgh, PA 15102Testing Neil Minnucci 955 Allentown Road
Lansdale, PA 19446Testing Daniel Morson 3650 East Thompson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134Testing Philip Parke, Sr. PO Box 30308
Wilmington, DE 19805Testing Robert Pecca 404 Richmond Road
Bangor, PA 18013Testing Robert Petrillo PO Box 587
Dunmore, PA 18512Testing Harvey Ricci
SPY Inspection Services, Inc.101 South Broad Street,
Suite 100
Lansdale, PA 19446Testing Laird Ritter 717 Oak Hall Street
Boalsburg, PA 16827Testing Clifford Rogers 1738 North Third Street, Suite A
Harrisburg, PA 17102Testing Joel Ruch 201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837Testing Ronald Rusnock PO Box 2245
Hazleton, PA 18201Testing Mike Sheely 1000 Wolfe Road
Enola, PA 17025Mitigation S.W.A.T. of Pittsburgh 201 Penn Center Boulevard
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15235Testing Christopher Urban PO Box 20
Elrama, PA 15038Testing Peter Weber 6 Boors Cove Lane
West Grove, PA 19390Testing Peter Weber
Atlantic Radon Systems, Inc.6 Boors Cove Lane
West Grove, PA 19390Mitigation Anthony Wilhelm 3051 Fishing Creek Valley Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112Testing
Proposed State Water Quality Certification Required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the H-125 Uprate Project Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Michael Forbeck, Acting Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
WQ05-013, Equitrans, L.P. (Applicant), 555 Southpointe Blvd., Suite 200, Canonsburg, PA 15317. H-125 Uprate Project (Project), in Jefferson Hills Borough, Allegheny County, and in Somerset, Union, Fallowfield and Nottingham Townships, Washington County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. The proposed project starts at Applicant's existing Greenlee Station in Somerset Township, Washington County (Hackett, PA USGS Topographic Quadrangle N: 40°, 8`, 39.0336"; W: -80°, 0`, 25.2864"), and ends at Applicant's existing Tepe Meter and Regulation (M&R) Station in Jefferson Hills Borough, Allegheny County (Glassport, PA USGS Topographic Quadrangle N: 40°, 16`, 52.4244"; W: -79°, 55`, 2.3586").
On October 13, 2016, Applicant filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the prior notice provisions set forth in 18 C.F.R Section 157.210 and under Applicant's blanket certificate (FERC Docket No. CP96-532-000). The FERC Environmental Assessment for the Project, which was issued on February 17, 2017, may be viewed on FERC's website at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Docket Search; CP17-1-000).
On September 7, 2016, Applicant requested a State water quality certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), 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 Applicant operates and maintains approximately 12.1 miles of an existing 20-inch-diameter, natural gas pipeline, referred to as the H-125 Pipeline, from Applicant's existing Greenlee Station in Somerset Township, Washington County (Hackett, PA USGS Topographic Quadrangle N: 40°, 8`, 39.0336"; W: -80°, 0`, 25.2864"), to Applicant's existing Tepe Meter and Regulation (M&R) Station in Jefferson Hills Borough, Allegheny County (Glassport, PA USGS Topographic Quadrangle N: 40°, 16`, 52.4244"; W: -79°, 55`, 2.3586"). The Applicant is proposing to hydrostatically test two (2) sections of the existing, H-125 Pipeline, (approximately 2.72 miles in total), for the purpose of increasing the maximum allowable operating pressure of the line to 546 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) from 328 psig, to allow more flexibility for Equitrans' customers, to better serve the Pittsburgh and surrounding markets. The first segment consists of approximately 0.5 mile (MP 3.7 to MP 4.2), and the second segment consists of approximately 2.12 miles (MP 6.3 to MP 8.4). The Project, as proposed, will also include the removal or replacement of twenty-two (22) existing farm taps in Allegheny County and thirteen (13) existing farm taps in Washington County; installation of one aboveground valve set within the existing graveled facility in Allegheny County; construction of an interconnect to supply gas to Equitrans' existing M-78 pipeline in Washington County; pipe modifications to remove connections between the existing H-125 pipeline and various foreign pipelines in Washington County due to the increase in pipeline pressure; relocation of three existing meters in Washington County; and the venting of gas and siphoning of air at the Greenlee Station (MP 0), Courtney Gates Station (MP 5.7), Meredith Gates Station (MP 8.4), and Tepe Station (MP 12) in Washington County. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 19 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 42 linear feet of Lobbs Run (WWF) and Dry Run (WWF), 0.46 acre of floodway, 0.04 acre of temporary PEM wetland impacts, and 0.03 acre of PSS permanent impacts.
PADEP is proposing to issue 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 PADEP 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 PADEP'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 PADEP 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—PADEP 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 PADEP 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 PADEP 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 PADEP Regional Office of such intent. Notice to PADEP 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 PADEP concerning this State Water Quality Certification shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, Attn: Michael Forbeck, Acting Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
9. Reservation of Rights—PADEP 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. PADEP 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, PADEP will consider all relevant and timely comments, suggestions or objections submitted to PADEP within 30 days of this notice. Comments should be directed to Mr. Michael Forbeck, Acting Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 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. 17-820. Filed for public inspection May 12, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]
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