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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.
32841601. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., (224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). To renew the permit for the Dilltown Facility in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County. No discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 1, 2016. Application received February 18, 2016. Permit issued August 23, 2017.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56100108, Marquise Mining Corp., P.O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 66.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek River (Dixie Run) classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 10, 2017. Permit issued: August 29, 2017.
Permit No. 05060101 and NPDES No. PA0262226. Forcey Coal, Inc., 475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 15722, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, affecting 95.0 acres. Receiving streams: Six Mile Run, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 12, 2016. Permit issued: August 30, 2017.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17100101 and NPDES PA0257265. Waroquier Coal, Inc. (P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal and auger mine located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 115.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributaries to the West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following uses: WWF, Unnamed Tributary to Clearfield Creek classified for the following uses: CWF, and Laurel Run to Little Clearfield Creek classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 21, 2015. Permit issued: August 28, 2017.
17860144 and NPDES PA0115711. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 324.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Big Run, Shimel Run, and Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 7, 2017. Permit issued: August 28, 2017.
17030105. Hepburnia Coal Company (P.O. Box I, 1127 Haytown Road, Grampian, PA 16838). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface coal and auger mine located in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County affecting 115.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Watts Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): HQ CWF and CWF, respectively. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 13, 2017. Permit issued: August 25, 2017.
17020116 and NPDES PA0243400. Hepburnia Coal Company (P.O. Box I, 1127 Haytown Road, Grampian, PA 16838). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface coal and auger mine located in Bell Township and Mahaffey Borough, Clearfield County affecting 67.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Chest Creek and Chest Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 13, 2017. Permit issued: August 29, 2017.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
26090103 and NPDES Permit No. PA02517041. T & B Excavating, Inc. (P.O. Box 337, McClellandtown, PA 15458). Permit issued for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in German Township, Fayette County, affecting 58.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Dunlap Creek to Monongahela River. Application received: January 12, 2015. Permit issued: August 29, 2017.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56980301 and NPDES No. PA0234991, Keystone Lime Company, P.O. Box 278, Springs, PA 15562, renewal of an NPDES permit in Addison and Elk Lick Townships, Somerset County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Christener Run and unnamed tributary to Zehner Run, classified for the following use: High Quality Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 14, 2014. Permit issued: August 25, 2017.
PAM417011-GP104, John W. Nolt, 199 Ridge Road, Newville, PA 17241, General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Noncoal Permit No. 21072801, located in North Newton Township, Cumberland County. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Green Spring Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: August 7, 2017. Coverage Approved: August 29, 2017.
Permit No. 29920301 and NPDES No. PA0599549, Mellott Company (H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.), 100 Mellott Drive, Warfordsburg, PA 17267, renewal of NPDES permit in Ayr Township, Fulton County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Esther Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Application received: 06/01/2017. Permit issued: August 30, 2017.
PAM417013-GP104. Emerson Peachey, 39 Betty Circle, Reedsville, PA 17084, General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Noncoal Permit No. 44080801, located in Menno Township, Mifflin County. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Kishacoquillas Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, migratory fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: August 18, 2017. Coverage Approved: August 30, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. PAM112075R. Glen-Gery Corporation, (1166 Spring Street, P.O. Box 7001, Wyomissing, PA 19610), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 7775SM11 in Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County. Receiving stream: Cacoosing Creek. Application received: August 7, 2017. Renewal issued: August 31, 2017.
Permit No. 58170802 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225673. Lorenzo Sumba Granda, (1525 Fair Hill Road, New Milford, PA 18834), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Franklin Township, Susquehanna County affecting 6.7 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Fall Brook—Silver Creek/Snake Creek Watershed. Application received: March 22, 2017. Permits issued: September 5, 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. 35174104. Maurer & Scott Sales, Inc., (122 Thomas Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036), construction blasting for Bell Mountain Land Development in Dickson City Borough, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of August 31, 2018. Permit issued: August 31, 2017.
Permit No. 66174102. John H. Brainard, (P.O. Box 66, Clifford, PA 18413), construction blasting for McKannis Shale Pit in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County with an expiration date of December 31, 2017. Permit issued: August 31, 2017.
Permit No. 38174115. J Roy's, Inc., (P.O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Meadows of Southfield in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of August 25, 2018. Permit issued: August 31, 2017.
Permit No. 46174118. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Northgate Revised (119-09-0053) in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of August 14, 2018. Permit issued: August 31, 2017.
Permit No. 46174117. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Spring Valley Farms in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of August 30, 2018. Permit issued: August 31, 2017.
Permit No. 35174105. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Greater Scranton Reliability Phase 2 PPL Towers in the City of Scranton and Newton Township, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of May 31, 2018. Permit issued: September 1, 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 Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E41-680. Seneca Resources Corporation, 51 Zents Boulevard, Brookville, PA 15825-2701. Gamble Pad C Waterline in Gamble Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bodines and Montoursville North, PA Quadrangles N: 41° 23` 20.48" W: -76° 58` 31.46").
Seneca Resources has applied for a Joint Permit Application to construct, operate and maintain a temporary aboveground 12-inch waterline along Calvert Road and Sugarcamp Road in Gamble Township, Lycoming County. The waterline will transport freshwater for use at the Gamble Pad C drilling operations. Approximately 5.8 miles of waterline will be places on the shoulder alongside the exiting township roadways.
This project proposes to have the following impacts:
STREAM Temporary
Impact Area
Permanent
Impact AreaCrossing
#
Station Resource
IDResource Name* Chapter 93 Square Feet Square Feet Latitude Longitude 1 140+00 STR-1 UNT Mill Creek TSF, EV 9.0 0 41.383873 76.975485 2 164+85 STR-2 Miller Run HQ-CWF; EV 7.0 0 41.390615 76.975289 9 225+75 STR-9 UNT West Branch Murry Run HQ-CWF; EV 8.0 0 41.402713 76.966383 10 239+35 Overflow UNT West Branch Murry Run HQ-CWF; EV 4.0 0 41.406467 76.966572 11 240+05 STR-10 West Branch
Murry RunHQ-CWF; EV 6.0 0 41.406597 76.966489 TOTAL STREAM IMPACTS
34.0 0
WETLAND Temporary
Impact AreaPermanent
Impact AreaCrossing
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Station Resource
IDResource Name* Chapter 93 Square Feet
(Acres)
Square Feet
(Acres)
Latitude Longitude 4 184+90 Wetland GPC2W EV 3.0 0 41.395890 76.974517 8 223+20 Wetland GPC5W EV 2.5 0 41.402470 76.966539 13 213+50 Wetland GPC3W EV 142.0 0 41.399193 76.966430 TOTAL WETLAND IMPACTS 147.5
(0.01)0
FLOODWAY Temporary
Impact AreaPermanent
Impact AreaCrossing
#Station Resource
IDResource Name* Square Feet
(Acres)Square Feet
(Acres)Latitude Longitude 1 140+00 STR-1 UNT Mill Creek 218.0 0 41.383873 76.975485 2 164+85 STR-2 Miller Run 206.0 0 41.390615 76.975289 9 225+75 STR-9 UNT West Branch Murry Run 224.0 0 41.402713 76.966383 10 239+35 Overflow UNT West Branch Murry Run 59.0 0 41.406467 76.966572 11 240+05 STR-10 West Branch Murry Run 210.0 0 41.406597 76.966489 TOTAL FLOODWAY IMPACTS 917.0
(0.02)0
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E65-981, Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, Park West Two, Third Floor, 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given its consent to:
1. Remove an existing 24` long by 26.42` wide, single span, reinforced concrete bridge over Brinker Run (WWF), with an under clearance of 4`;
2. Construct & maintain a replacement, 24` by 5` precast concrete box culvert over Brinker Run, with a minimum under clearance to the low chord of 4`;
3. Construct and maintain rock slope protection in the floodway on the upstream and downstream side of the aforementioned structure, and associated improvements to the guiderails and approach roads;
4. Place and maintain fill in 27 linear feet of an existing unnamed tributary to Brinker Run (aka UNT-1) (WWF), and to construct and maintain 28.5 linear feet of new relocated channel;
5. Permanently place and maintain fill in a de minimus amount of PSS wetland (0.007 acre in Wetland 4);
6. Temporarily impact 0.035 acre of PEM Wetland 3 and 0.103 acre of PSS Wetland 4 during construction.
7. Temporarily impact 39 linear feet of unnamed tributary to Brinker Run (UNT-1) to construct a temporary stream crossing.
This project will impact approximately 52 linear feet of Brinker Run, 27 linear feet of UNT to Brinker Run and 0.007 acre of PSS Wetland 4. Temporary impacts will be restored; permanent stream impacts will be mitigated through the construction of 178 linear feet of relocated stream; the de minimus impact to wetland does not require mitigation. The project purpose is to replace the existing structurally deficient structure over Brinker Run. The project is located at State Route 2012, approximately 2.7 miles from the intersection between Albrights Lake Road and Armburst Brinkertown Road in Mammoth, PA 15664 (Mount Pleasant and Mammoth USGS Topographic Quadrangle, Latitude 40°13`10.84"; Longitude -79°30`34"; Sub-basin: 19D; Pittsburgh Corps District) in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-508, MHB Real Estate Holdings, LLC, 705 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA 16101. Butler Equipment Rental Options Storage Yard in Lancaster Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Zelienople & Evans City, PA Quadrangles N: 40°, 49`, 16"; W: -80°, 7`, 28").
Construct and maintain a 27` long Aluminum Structural Plate Box Culvert having a 19`-10" span, 7`-8" rise with 1` depressed invert (6`-8" effective underclearance and a 12" sewer pipeline crossing of Scholars Run (Zelienople & Evans City, PA Quadrangles N: 40°, 49`, 16"; W: -80°, 7`, 28") in Lancaster Township, Butler County.
Cambria District: Contact Person: Patrick M. Webb, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
E0409-001. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project, in Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant, Zelienople Airport Authority (ZAA), will backfill a 3,470 feet long by 70 feet high Abandoned Dangerous Bituminous Coal Highwall. Located at the base of the dangerous highwall is a 3.91-acre discharging impoundment that measures 2,300 feet long, varies in depth by 3 to 20 feet and varies in width by 30 to 120 feet which will also be filled by the ZAA. The discharging impoundment will be relocated as an approximately 2,730 feet long discharging channel functioning as unnamed tributary of the Connoquenessing Creek, Warm Water Fishes (WWF). There are no wetlands that are associated with the existing 3.91-acre discharging impoundment. (Zelienople Quadrangle 40°48`10"N, 80°09`31"W).
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS 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.
D15-031EA. Robert Bonney, Downing Ridge Homeowners Association, P.O. Box 175, Downingtown, PA 19335, and Janet L. Bowers, P.G., Chester County Water Resources Authority, Government Services Center, Suite 260, 601 Westtown Road, P.O. Box 2747, West Chester, PA 19380-0990, East Caln and East Brandywine Townships, Chester County, USACOE Philadelphia District.
Project proposes to remove the Downing Ridge Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring approximately 1,400 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across East Branch Brandywine Creek (WWF, MF) (Downingtown, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.0213; Longitude: -75.7062).
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQ43-001, USDA—Natural Resource Conservation Service, 359 East Park Drive, Suite 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Limber Wetland Reserve Program, in Sugar Grove Township, Mercer County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Meadville, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 26`, 25.11"; W: 80°, 19`, 49.00").
Applicant is requesting Clean Water Act Section 401 State Water Quality Certification for a wetland enhancement project proposed under the US Department of Agriculture—Natural Resource Conservation Service Wetland Reserve Program. The overall purpose of this project is to restore and enhance wetlands degraded and manipulated by previous agricultural activities and to increase the amount, habitat diversity, and function/value of wetlands in the easement area. This project proposes installation of 1 ditch plug, and 2 potholes which are anticipated to enhance 0.52 acre of existing wetland and create 0.09 acre of new wetland. Construction of the ditch plug and potholes will result in permanent impact to 0.02 acre of wetland. This project has received Federal authorization under a USACE Nationwide Permit 27.
DAM SAFETY 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.
D64-236. Association of Property Owners of the Hideout, Inc. (640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436). Permit issued to operate and maintain the existing Brooks Lake Dam across Ariel Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Lakeville, P.A. Quadrangle Latitude: 41.4384° N; Longitude: -75.3610° W) in Lake Township, Wayne 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 # ESX13-125-0071 Renewal
Applicant Name EQT Production Company
Contact Person Todd Klaner
Address 2400 Ansys Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington County
Township(s) East Bethlehem Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Tenmile
Creek (TSF), Tenmile Creek (TSF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-059-0058
Applicant Name Rice Midstreams Holding, LLC
Contact Person Kyle Shirey
Address 2200 Rice Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Greene County
Township(s) Richhill Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to South
Dunkard Fork(TSF) and UNTs to North Dunkard Fork
(TSF)ESCGP-2 # ESX11-115-0007
Applicant Name Rice Drilling B LLC
Contact Person Joseph Mallow
Address 400 Woodcliff Dr
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) N Bethlehem
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Ten Mile Ck
(TSF, CWF-MF) and UNTs to Pine Run (TSF, CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX13-125-0069
Applicant Name Mark West Liberty Midstream & Re-
sources LLC
Contact Person Rich Lowry
Address 4600 J Barry Court, Suite 500
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Beaver & Washington
Township(s) Hanover, Hanover & Robinson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Wingfield Run
(WWF); Raccoon Ck (WWF); Bigger Run (WWF)
Secondary—Raccoon Ck (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX12-125-0132
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Cross Ck
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to
Burgetts Fork Raccoon Ck (WWF)
Secondary—Burgetts Fork Raccoon Ck (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX11-125-0009
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Jefferson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to North
Fork Cross Ck (WWF)
Secondary—North Fork Cross Ck (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX12-125-0036
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Buffalo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Buffalo
Ck (HQ-WWF)
Secondary—Buffalo Ck (HQ-WWF)Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
ESCGP-2 # ESX11-019-0095—Puryear 2069 Renewal
Applicant R.E. Gas Development, LLC
Contact Michael T. Endler
Address 600 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 250
City Cranberry Township State PA Zip Code 16066
County Butler Township(s) Cherry
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to South
Branch Slippery Rock Creek CWFEastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCGP-2 # ESG29-105-17-0009
Applicant Name JKLM Energy LLC
Contact Person Scott Blauvelt
Address 2200 Georgetown Dr, Suite 500
City, State, Zip Sewickley, PA 15143-8753
County Potter
Township(s) Homer, Summit & Sweden
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Big Moores Run
(EV); UNT to Big Moores Run (EV); Croutslot Hollow;
UNT to Mill Ck (HQ-CWF); Mill Ck (HQ-CWF); Bates
Hollow (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—First Fork Sinnemahoning Ck (HQ-CWF);
Big Moores Run (EV); Mill Ck (HQ-CWF); Allegheny
River (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-117-17-0021
Applicant Name Travis Peak Resources LLC
Contact Person Jack Cochran
Address 9020 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 170
City, State, Zip Austin, TX 78759
County Tioga
Township(s) Clymer
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Potter Brook
(HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-17-0028
Applicant Name ARD Operating LLC
Contact Person Stephen Barondeau
Address 33 W Third St, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming
Township(s) McHenry
Receiving Stream(s)and Classification(s) UNT to Miller
Run (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Miller Run (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-17-0027
Applicant Name ARD Operating 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) UNTs to Pine
Ck (HQ-CWF); Bonnell Run (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Pine Ck (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-17-0023
Applicant Name EXCO Resources PA LLC
Contact Person Brian Rushe
Address 260 Executive Dr, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cogan House
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
Hoagland Run (HQ-CWF); UNTs to Roaring Run (EV)
Secondary—Hoagland Run (HQ-CWF); Roaring Run
(EV)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-17-0025
Applicant Name EXCO Resources PA LLC
Contact Person Brian Rushe
Address 260 Executive Dr, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
County Lycoming
Township(s) Mifflin
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to First
Fork Larrys Ck (EV)
Secondary—First Fork Larrys Ck (EV)
SPECIAL NOTICES
Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds; Notice of Public Hearing; Notice of Intent to Issue Revised Air Quality Operating Permit 40-00021 Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for Hazleton Generating LLC located in Hazle Twp., Luzerne 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 Hazleton Generating LLC located in Hazle Twp., Luzerne 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 48-00021 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.
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 ID Source Pollutant Proposed RACT TURBN Natural Gas Turbine w/Water Injection NOx Alternative RACT emission limit for this source is 75 ppmdv NOx @ 15% O2 when firing natural gas. This limit shall be calculated on a 30-day rolling sum which includes start-up, shutdown and malfunction emissions. Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or request a public hearing, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Mr. Mark Wejkszner, Air Quality Program Manager, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. A 30-day comment period from the Date of Publication in the PA Bulletin will exist for the submission of comments, protests and hearing request. 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 persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Raymond Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
All pertinent application documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the PA DEP Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling 570-826-2419.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Colleen Connolly at 570-826-2035 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In the month of August 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
CertificationKen Ball PO Box 731
Northeast, MD 21901Testing James Budzeak 201 Penn Center Boulevard
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Testing George Curry
GEO EnvironmentalPO Box 33450
Philadelphia, PA 19142Mitigation Charity Dedrick-Evans 2669 Shillington Road, # 152
Sinking Spring, PA 19608Testing Richard Delaney, Jr. 275 Pioneer Road
Franklin, PA 16323Testing Tony Domingues
Integra Home Inspections, LLC1038 Trexlertown Road
Breinigsville, PA 18031Testing David Gray 419 Jerome Road
Trevose, PA 19053Testing Joseph Hancaviz 406 Cherry Hill Road
Nazareth, PA 18064Testing Brian Kampi 2175 Ridge Drive
Mars, PA 16046Testing Kevin Kerr 363 Hill Road
Honey Brook, PA 19344Testing Joshua Kratsa 237 Little Deer Creek Road
Cheswick, PA 15024Testing &
MitigationAnthony LaMastra
A.B.E. Radiation Measurement Lab1005 Old 22
Lenhartsville, PA 19534Testing &
Laboratory
AnalysisJarrod Lape 109 Sunset Street
Monongahela, PA 15063
Testing Kevin Lewis 19 Ciotti Lane
Canonsburg, PA 15317Testing Selena Ling
Precision Inspections & Radon Solutions1460 Ryland Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050Testing William McCormack 777 Route 33, Suite E
Hamilton, NJ 08619Testing Robert Meyer, Jr. 247 Mine Bank Road
Wellsville, PA 17365Testing Matthew Mielnik 132 Lowry Drive
Duncansville, PA 16625Mitigation Robert Morrow 150 River Road
Templeton, PA 16259Testing Dominick Peda 40 North Feathering Road
Media, PA 19063Testing Joseph Poplawski 4090 Airport Road
Allentown, PA 18109Testing Tryggve Ronnqvist
RadonovaPO Box 6522
Uppsala, Sweden SE-75138Laboratory
AnalysisKyle Rupp 121 South Spruce Street
Lititz, PA 17543Testing Lynne Russell 80 Cedar Ridge
Hawley, PA 18428Testing Val Sarko PO Box 15052
Reading, PA 19612Testing James Summers 14501 George Carter Way
Suite 110
Chantilly, VA 20151
Testing S.W.A.T. of PA 8020 Mine Street
Fogelsville, PA 18051Mitigation Benedict Ugorji
Radon Shield, LLC757 Beatty Street
Trenton, NJ 08611Mitigation U.S. Inspect, LLC 14501 George Carter Way
Suite 110
Chantilly, VA 20151
Laboratory
AnalysisEdward Verna 1703 South 5th Avenue
Lebanon, PA 17042Mitigation Darrin Wright 260 Homan Avenue
State College, PA 16801Testing
Proposed State Water Quality Certification Required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act
for the Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc.
Supply Header ProjectSouthwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, P.E., Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
WQ05-014, Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. (DETI), 5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060, Murrysville Borough, Salem Township and Franklin Township, Westmoreland County and Greene County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
In Westmoreland County, the proposed pipeline starts northwest of Delmont (Slickville, PA Quadrangle; N: 40° 25` 22.66"; W: -79° 35` 32.22") and extends northwest to DETI's existing JB Tonkin Compressor Station, where modification will be completed to add additional compression (Murrysville, PA Quadrangle; N: 40° 27` 46.96"; W: -79° 38` 25.88"). In Greene County, modifications to DETI's existing Crayne Compressor Station in Franklin and Mather Townships will be completed to add additional compression (Mather, PA Quadrangle; N: 39° 55` 11.9"; W: -80° 7` 21.4").
On September 18, 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. CP15-555-000). The FERC final Environmental Impacts Statement for the Project, which was issued on July 21, 2017, may be viewed on FERC's website at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Advanced Search; Access Number 20170721-3017).
On April 4, 2017, Applicant requested a State water quality certification from the 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 Project, as proposed, includes approximately 3.9 miles of 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline loop (TL-636) adjacent to the Applicant's existing LN-25 pipeline (E65-800) in Westmoreland County. The project also includes modifications to the existing JB Tonkin Compressor Station in Westmoreland County and modifications to the existing Crayne Compressor Station in Greene County. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 81.1 acres of earth disturbance, impacts to 220 linear feet of unnamed tributaries to Turtle Creek (TSF), Kemerer Hollow (HQ-CWF) and its unnamed tributaries, Steels Run (HQ-CWF) and its unnamed tributaries, and Haymakers Run (HQ-CWF) and its unnamed tributaries, 0.31 acre of floodway, and 0.28 acre of permanent PEM and PFO wetland impacts.
The Department 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 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, Dana Drake, P.E., Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 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 Dana Drake, P.E., Waterways and 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.
Notice of Projects under the Environmental
Good Samaritan ActThe Environmental Good Samaritan Act (27 Pa.C.S. §§ 8001—8114) provides certain protections and immunities from civil liability for landowners and persons who voluntarily undertake reclamation and abatement projects to address land and water adversely affected by mining or oil or gas extraction or exploration for natural resources and left in an unreclaimed condition or left discharging water pollution. In order for landowners and persons to qualify for immunity, the projects must be approved by the Department.
The following project proposals have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. A copy of the proposals is available for inspection at the DEP Northwest (Meadville) Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Written comments or objections may be submitted by any person or any office or head of any Federal, State, or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the proposal identification number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department of the basis of the comment or objection and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
Well Plugging; Project Proposals Received EGS123-48059, Lot 396 Abandoned Well Plugging. Cameron Energy Company, 450 Saybrook Road, Sheffield, PA 16347. Cameron Energy is planning to plug an abandoned oil and gas well (API No. 123-48059) located in Sheffield Township, Warren County. The well intermittently discharges oil into East Branch Tionesta Creek. The well plugging project will affect an area of less than 1 acre. Complete project proposal received 8/29/2017.
EGS047-25004, Chemtrade Johnsonburg Well Plugging. Chemtrade Logistics, 155 Gordon Baker Road, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Chemtrade Logistics is providing funding to plug an abandoned gas well on their property in Ridgeway Township, Elk County. The well was found to be venting gas to the atmosphere. The well plugging project will affect an area of less than 1 acre. Complete project proposal received 8/28/2017.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 17-1522. Filed for public inspection September 15, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]
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