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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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56880103 and NPDES No. PA0598143. Rosebud Mining Co., 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 1,102.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Casselman River, unnamed tributaries to/and Lick Run, unnamed tributaries to Bigby Creek and unnamed tributaries to Cranberry Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 4, 2018. Permit issued: June 15, 2018.
Permit No. 11080101 and NPDES No. PA0262587. Rosebud Mining Co., 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in East Taylor & Croyle Townships, Cambria County, affecting 555.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and the Little Conemaugh River to the Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 14, 2018. Permit issued: June 18, 2018.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
PAM618036. Ralph A. Kline (4177 Neilltown Road, Pleasantville, PA 16341). General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 27100801 in Harmony Township, Forest County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Dawson Run. Application received: May 10, 2018. Permit Issued: June 18, 2018.
PAM618035. Neshannock Sand & Gravel, Inc. (3340 U.S. Route 422, New Castle, PA 16101). General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 37060305 in Scott Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek. Application received: May 10, 2018. Permit Issued: June 18, 2018.
PAM618037. Passauer Excavation, Inc. (P.O. Box 304, West Hickory, PA 16370) General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 27102802 in Harmony Township, Forest County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to the Allegheny River. Application received: May 7, 2018. Permit Issued: June 18, 2018.
PAM613015. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (1807 Shenango Road, New Galilee, PA 16141) Renewal of General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 37080303 in Scott & Plain Grove Townships, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Taylor Run and Taylor Run. Application received: May 11, 2018. Permit Issued: June 18, 2018.
PAM613016. H & H Materials, Inc. (190 Canon Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153) Renewal of General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Mine Drainage Permit No. 4379306 in Lake Township, Mercer County. Receiving streams: Little Shenango River. Application received: May 7, 2018. Permit Issued: June 18, 2018.
PAM613017. Donald Lark & Sons, Inc. (339 Garfield Street, West Middlesex, PA 16159) Renewal of General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 43970302 in Shenango Township, Mercer County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Shenango Run. Application received: May 14, 2018. Permit Issued: June 18, 2018.
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. 15184108. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Kimberton Glen in East Pikeland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of July 1, 2019. Permit issued: June 18, 2018.
Permit No. 36184126. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Wabash Landing in East Cocalico Township, Chester County with an expiration date of August 30, 2018. Permit issued: June 18, 2018.
Permit No. 36184127. Douglas Explosives, Inc., (2052 Philpsburg Bigler Highway, Philipsburg, PA 16866), construction blasting for Worthington Phase 2C in Man- heim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of June 1, 2019. Permit issued: June 18, 2018.
Permit No. 38184111. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Greystone Crossing in North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of June 30, 2019. Permit issued: June 19, 2018.
Permit No. 38184113. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for grain bins in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of June 30, 2018. Permit issued: June 19, 2018.
Permit No. 15184109. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Valley View Lot 5 in Valley Township, Chester County with an expiration date of June 18, 2019. Permit issued: June 20, 2018.
Permit No. 36184128. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for 235 Esra Drive in Mt. Joy Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of June 18, 2019. Permit issued: June 20, 2018.
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, P.O. 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 Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E02-1715, Borough of Plum, 4575 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239, Plum Borough, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Operate and maintain a 36-inch diameter, 160 linear foot long, smooth lined corrugated plastic pipe (SLCPP) with an R-4 riprap apron located at the inlet and outlet of the SLCPP in an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Plum Creek (WWF) (constructed under Emergency Permit No. EP0215206) for the purpose of remediating an earth movement/slide along the northern lane of Repp Road located near the intersection of Repp Road and Milltown Road (New Kensington West, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40°-30` 49.85"; Longitude: -79° 47` 31.1") in Plum Borough, Allegheny County. The project resulted in a permanent impact of 210 linear feet to a UNT to Plum Creek (WWF).
E02-1779, PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Elizabeth Township and Lincoln Borough, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Remove the existing 197` long, 6.1` diameter opening, masonry arch enclosure carrying SR 48 over an unnamed tributary to the Youghiogheny River (WWF) with a drainage area of 0.67 square mile and construct and maintain a replacement 105` long, 10` wide, 7.5` underclearance with 1` depression Box Culvert on an adjacent alignment; remove the existing 56` long, 36" diameter culvert carrying SR 48 over a second unnamed tributary to the Youghiogheny River (WWF) with a drainage area of 82 acres and construct and maintain a replacement 30` long 36" RCP culvert on an adjacent alignment connected to the outlet of the replaced enclosure; construct and maintain 127` of relocated replacement channel to align with the replaced enclosure and road improvement work. The project includes 500` of temporary stream impact to the unnamed tributaries to the Youghiogheny River (WWF). In addition, construct and maintain associated storm- water facilities. Impacts will be mitigated on site. The project is located approximately one mile south of the crossing of SR 48 over the Youghiogheny River in Elizabeth Township and Lincoln Borough, Allegheny County (McKeesport, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 17` 53"; Longitude: -79° 49` 46").
E03-473, PennDOT District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, Kittanning Township and Manor Township, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Remove the existing 75` long 24" pipe carrying SR 422 over an unnamed tributary to Mill Run (WWF) (stream 2) having a drainage area less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a replacement 110` long 30" pipe enclosure on an adjacent alignment.
2. Remove the existing 50` long 15" pipe carrying SR 422 over a second unnamed tributary to Mill Run (WWF) (stream 3) having a drainage area less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a replacement 145` long 18" pipe enclosure on the same alignment.
3. Remove the existing 75` long 24" pipe carrying SR 422 over a third unnamed tributary to Mill Run (WWF) (stream 5) having a drainage area less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a replacement 75` long 30" pipe on the same alignment.
4. Remove the existing 75` long 30" pipe carrying a residential driveway over a fourth unnamed tributary to Mill Run (WWF) (stream 6) having a drainage area less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a replacement 75` long 30" pipe on an adjacent alignment.
5. Remove the existing 100` long 18" pipe carrying SR 422 over a fifth unnamed tributary to Mill Run (WWF) (stream 7) having a drainage area less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a replacement 100` long 18" pipe on an adjacent alignment.
6. Place and maintain fill in 236` of Rupp Run (WWF) having a drainage area of 2.13 square miles; construct and maintain 236` of relocated replacement channel.
7. Place and maintain fill in 0.055 acre of PEM wetland.
8. In addition, construct and maintain associated stormwater facilities and temporarily impact 300` of stream for the purpose of constructing these encroachments. Wetland mitigation will occur via debiting from PennDOT District 10-0`s Armstrong County Wetland Bank. Stream mitigation will occur onsite.
This project involves the realignment of SR 422 to form a new intersection with SR 2012 (Silvis Hollow Road) and includes the addition of a left turn lane from SR 422 to SR 2012. It is located in Kittanning Township approximately 5 miles southeast of Kittanning, PA beginning just south of the intersection of SR 422 and Rupp Church Road and ending just north of the intersection of SR 422 and SR 2014. The Rupp Run stream relocation is located in Manor Township along SR 2012 (Silvis Hollow Road) approximately 2.6 miles west of the intersection of SR 422 and SR 2012. The project is located in Armstrong County (Mosgrove, PA Quadrangle; approximate center of SR 422 project area: Latitude: 40° 46` 42.84"; Longitude: -79° 26` 39.76"; approximate center of Rupp Run slide repair: Latitude: 40° 47` 10.9", Longitude: -79° 29` 14.90").
E65-991, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 12-0, 825 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401, Allegheny Township and Ligonier Township; Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Remove the existing 109.8` long 18" RCP enclosure carrying a UNT to the Allegheny River having a drainage area of less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a replacement 147.3` long 18" RCP enclosure for a total extension length of 37.5`. Downstream of this pipe, remove the existing 29.4` long 18" CPP carrying the same UNT; construct and maintain a replacement 29.4` long 18" RCP in the same location. Place and maintain fill in 85.9` of this same UNT; construct and maintain a 64.3` long relocated replacement channel. Mitigation for a loss of 67.1` of this UNT will occur offsite.
2. Remove the existing 136.4` long 48" RCP enclosure carrying a second UNT to the Allegheny River having a drainage area of 124 acres; construct and maintain a replacement 345.9` long 48" RCP enclosure for a total extension length of 209.5`. Place and maintain fill in 567.8` of this same UNT; construct and maintain a 328.4` long relocated replacement channel. Mitigation for a loss of 278.5` of this UNT will occur offsite.
3. Construct and maintain a 393.2` long extension of an existing 125.4` long 36" RCP enclosure for a total enclosure length of 518.6`; the pipe is conveying a third UNT to the Allegheny River having a drainage area of less than 100 acres. Mitigation for a loss of 40.5` of this UNT will occur offsite.
4. Remove the existing 48` long 18" RCP carrying a fourth UNT to the Allegheny River having a drainage area of less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a replacement 72` long 18" RCP. Place and maintain fill in 238.3` of this same UNT and construct and maintain a 185.1` long relocated replacement channel. Mitigation for a loss of 53.2` of this UNT will occur offsite.
5. Place and maintain fill in 956.1` of UNTs to the Allegheny River having drainage areas of less than 10 acres; mitigation for the loss of these UNTs will occur offsite.
6. Place and maintain fill in 0.225 acre of PEM and PSS wetlands; mitigation for these wetlands will occur offsite.
7. Stream and wetland mitigation will occur offsite along Owl Hollow Road in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County. Stream mitigation includes constructing and maintaining bank grading, bank stabilization, and in-stream habitat structures in 815` of a UNT to Mill Creek having a drainage area of 1.44 square mile and riparian buffer enhancement to 546` of a second UNT to Mill Creek having a drainage area less than 100 acres; 541` of the larger UNT will be permanently filled and a 500` long relocated replacement channel will be constructed; a loss of 41` of the larger UNT will be mitigated for at this site. Work at this site also includes placing and maintaining fill in 70` of a third UNT to Mill Creek having a drainage area of less than 100 acres and constructing and maintaining 58` of 24" CMP and 37` of relocated replacement channel. The loss of 58` of this UNT will be mitigated for at this site. In addition, placement and maintenance of fill in 0.146 acre of exceptional value PEM wetlands will occur associated with the construction of the stream mitigation; this wetland impact will be mitigated for at this site. Wetland mitigation includes the construction and maintenance of 0.152 acre of new exceptional value PEM wetlands and the enhancement of 1.487 acre of existing exceptional value PEM wetlands.
8. In addition, temporarily impact 1,224.5` of streams and 1.953 acre of wetlands for the purpose of constructing these encroachments.
The project is located immediately east of the Freeport Bridge extending to the intersection of SR 356 and White Cloud Road (USGS Freeport, PA Quadrangle, Beginning Latitude: 40° 39` 58.6"; Beginning Longitude: -79° 41` 25.5"; Ending Latitude: 40° 39` 19.6"; Ending Longitude: -79° 40` 3.8"). Off-site stream and wetland mitigation will take place in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, located approximately 0.75 mile north of the intersection of SR 271 and Owl Hollow Road (USGS Wilpen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 16` 5.4", Longitude: -79° 10` 35.3").
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA.
E4129-117: ARD Operating, LLC, 33 West Third Street, Suite 300, Williamsport, PA 17701, Cascade Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,942 square feet of floodway of an unnamed tributary to East Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°25`38"N 76°56`28"W);
2) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 14 linear feet of East Branch Murray Run (EV) and 4,880 square feet of adjacent palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°25`39"N 76°56`25"W);
3) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 13 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Slacks Run (HQ-CWF) and 3,155 square feet of adjacent PEM wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°26`22"N 76°55`32"W);
4) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 12 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Slacks Run (HQ-CWF) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°26` 24"N 76°55`31"W).
The project will result in a total of 38 linear feet of stream impacts, 0.04 acre of additional floodway impacts, and 0.18 acre of wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing water pipeline and temporary access roadway for Marcellus well development.
E4129-118: HEP Tioga Gathering, LLC, 22024 Route 14, Troy, PA 16947, Jackson Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 4,605 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 73 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blockhouse Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°32` 44"N, 77°07`32"W);
2) A temporary road crossing using timber mats 4,843 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°32`24"N, 77°07`43"W);
3) A 16 inch diameter waterline via HDD bore impacting 352 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland, 126 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland and 50 linear feet of Blockhouse Creek (CWF) and 5 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of Blockhouse Creek (CWF) (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°32`12"N, 77°07`24"W);
4) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 87 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blockhouse Creek (CWF) (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°32`10"N, 77°07`00"W);
5) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 3,025 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°32`19"N, 77°05`18"W);
6) A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 187 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°32`18"N, 77°04`54"W);
7) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 7,757 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°32`09"N, 77°04`39"W).
The project will result in 215 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 20,895 square feet (0.48 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a freshwater pipeline in Jackson Township, Tioga County.
E5929-076: HEP Tioga Gathering, LLC, 22024 Route 14, Troy, PA 16947, Liberty Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 50 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°32`53"N, 77°10`19"W);
2) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 51 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°32`53"N, 77°10`17"W);
3) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 51 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`02"N, 77°09`42"W);
4) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 55 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`09"N, 77°09`50"W);
5) A temporary road crossing using timber mats 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);
6) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 546 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland, 282 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 48 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`26"N, 77°09`53"W);
7) A temporary road crossing using timber mats 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);
8) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 1,701 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`35"N, 77°09` 53"W);
9) A 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 3 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`41"N, 77°09`53"W);
10) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 65 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 53 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`43"N, 77°09` 52"W);
11) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 20,378 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`48"N, 77°09` 05"W);
12) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 16,312 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`38"N, 77°08` 40"W);
13) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 13,819 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`29"N, 77°08` 07"W);
14) A temporary road crossing using timber mats 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 52 linear feet of Black Creek (CWF) (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`29"N, 77°08`05"W);
15) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 2,762 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`29"N, 77°08`07"W);
16) A temporary road crossing using timber impacting 1,185 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`31"N, 77°07`56"W);
17) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 1,004 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`25"N, 77°08`01"W);
18) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16 inch diameter waterline impacting 7,910 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°33`18"N, 77°08`01"W);
19) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and 16 inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 1,328 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Nauvoo, PA Quadrangle 41°32`55"N, 77°07`38"W);
The project will result in 521 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 67,292 square feet (1.54 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a freshwater pipeline in Liberty Township, Tioga County.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. 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 # ESX18-019-0003—Lacerta Well Pad
Applicant EdgeMarc Energy Pennsylvania, LLC
Contact Mr. Hugh Caperton
Address 1800 Main Street, Suite 220
City Canonsburg State PA Zip Code 15317
County Butler Township(s) Allegheny
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) North Branch
Bear Creek CWFESCGP-2 # ESX17-019-0012A-Tigris Waterline
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) Allegheny
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Allegheny River,
UNT 1, UNT 2 to Allegheny River, UNT 3 to Allegheny
River, UNT 1 to TRIB 51143 to Lowery Run, Fowler
Run, and unnamed tributaries to North Branch Bear
Creek/Middle Allegheny River WatershedESCGP-2 # ESX13-073-0018—Pulaski Davis Well Site
Applicant Hilcorp Energ Company
Contact Ms. Stephanie McMurray
Address 1111 Travis Street
City Houston State TX Zip Code 77002
County Lawrence Township(s) Pulaski
County Mercer Township(s) Shenango
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
Shenango River
Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-16-0003(01)
Applicant Name ARD Operating LLC
Contact Person Stephen Barondeau
Address 33 W Third St, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cogan House
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Wendell
Run (HQ-CWF); UNT to Larrys Ck (EV)
Secondary—Wendell Run (HQ-CWF); Larrys Ck (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-117-18-0017
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Jason Shoemaker
Address 150 N Dairy Ashford, E1296-E
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77079
County Tioga
Township(s) Gaines
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Lick Run
(HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-115-17-0049
Applicant Name SWN Production Co LLC
Contact Person Nicki Atkinson
Address 917 SR 92 N
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna
Township(s) New Milford
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Butler
Ck (CWF-MF, NRT)ESCGP-2 # ESX13-115-0048(01)
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Keri Fieno
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Auburn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Nick Ck
(CWF-MF) and Riley Ck (CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-015-18-0018
Applicant Name SWN Production Co LLC
Contact Person Nicki Atkinson
Address 917 SR 92 N
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Bradford
Township(s) Herrick
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
Rummerfield Ck (WWF/MF)
Secondary—Rummerfield CkESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-18-0022
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Brooklyn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Dry Ck
(CWF, MF); Hop Bottom Ck (CWF, MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX13-115-0077(01)
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Brooklyn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Hop Bottom Ck
(CWF-MF) and UNT theretoESCGP-2 # ESG29-117-17-0032(01)
Applicant Name HEP Tioga Gathering LLC
Contact Person Jim Townsley
Address 22024 Rte 14
City, State, Zip Troy, PA 16947
County Tioga
Township(s) Liberty
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Zimmerman
Creek (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-117-17-0033(01)
Applicant Name HEP Tioga Gathering LLC
Contact Person Jim Townsley
Address 22024 Rte 14
City, State, Zip Troy, PA 16947
County Tioga
Township(s) Liberty
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Fall Ck
(EV); Long Run (EV)
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, P.O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 18-04-015 Bechtel Oil, Gas and
Chemicals, Inc.
300 Frankfort Road
Monaca, PA 15061
Attn: Glen RichardsBeaver Potter Township 6 ASTs storing petroleum products 106,386 gal total
SPECIAL NOTICES
Final State Water Quality Certification Required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the
TP-7575 & H-152 RelocationSouthwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, PE, (412) 442-4000.
WQ05-017, Equitrans, LP (Applicant), 625 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. TP-7575 and H-152 Relocation (Project), in South Fayette Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. The proposed project starts at Energy Drive (Cannonsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 20` 9.24"; W: -80° 8` 13.56") and ends at Country Meadows of South Hills (Cannonsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 19` 43.68"; W: -80° 8` 16.44").
On October 20, 1998, Applicant received an Order Issuing Certificate from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorizing Applicant to abandon, construct and operate certain facilities including the H152 and TP7575 pipelines in Allegheny County, PA (FERC Docket No. CP96-532). The activities described in this request are covered under Equitrans' automatic blanket certificate authority and reported to the FERC yearly.
On October 18, 2017, Applicant requested a State water quality certification from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in this Commonwealth 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 1,250-feet long, 20-inch pipeline and 3,565-feet long, 16-inch pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from the east side of Interstate 79 (N: 40° 19` 44.04"; W: -80° 8` 21.12") to the west side of Interstate 79 (N: 40° 19` 50.16"; W: -80° 8` 25.08"). The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 10.7 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 231 linear feet of unnamed tributaries to Chartiers Creek (WWF), 90 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Coal Run (WWF), 0.06 acre of floodway, and 0.18 acre of PEM wetland permanent impacts.
The Department published notice of its proposed State water quality certification in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on March 10, 2018 (Vol. 48 Pa.B. No. 10) and received 0 comments from the public.
The Department certifies to Applicant that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not violate applicable State water quality standards set forth in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93, provided Applicant complies with the permitting programs, criteria and conditions established under State law:
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 under 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 under 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 under 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 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 under 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.
Any person aggrieved by this action may file a petition for review under Section 19(d) of the Federal Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 717r(d)), with the Office of the Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 21400 United States Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790 within 30 days of publication of this notice, or within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action, whichever occurs first. Important legal rights are at stake, so you should show this document to a lawyer at once.
Public Hearing on the Draft NPDES Permit Amendment for the Cumberland Mine Coal Refuse Disposal Facility (NPDES No. PA0033511, Mining Permit No. 30743711) California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
Notice is hereby given that the Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, has received a request for a public hearing on the draft NPDES Permit amendment for the Cumberland Mine Coal Refuse Disposal Facility (NPDES No. PA0033511—Mining Permit No. 30743711) owned/operated by Cumberland Contura, LLC, 158 Portal Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. The draft effluent limitations for the NPDES permit amendment were published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, Volume 48, No. 18 on May 5, 2018. The site has three (3) NPDES outfalls located in Monongahela and Whiteley Townships, Greene County (001, 014 and 016).
The draft NPDES permit includes amended effluent limitations at Outfall 001 for TDS, sulfate, aluminum and flow. The permit amendment application was filed to request year-round effluent limitations for TDS and sulfate at Outfall 001. Seasonal effluent limitations were previously implemented. The amendment was requested because the flow from the facility has decreased and the Monongahela River is no longer impaired for sulfate.
Outfall 001—Lat: 39° 50` 5.2" Long: -79° 55` 27"—Monong-ahela River
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public hearing on the draft NPDES permit amendment and application at the Greensboro VFD/Church Building, 384 Stoney Hill Road, Greensboro, PA 15338 on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The nature of the public hearing is to solicit concerns and comments regarding the draft amended NPDES permit for the Cumberland Mine Coal Refuse Disposal Facility. The public hearing will be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.83.
The public hearing is being held at the request of Sierra Club and Center for Coalfield Justice, to state their concerns about the proposed effluent limitations and concerns about impacts to the protected uses of the stream.
A Department representative will be available to receive written testimony regarding the draft NPDES permit. Testimony will be placed into public record for the draft NPDES permit and considered by Department staff in the review process. A court stenographer will be present to document the expressed concerns.
For persons with a disability who wish to attend this public hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, contact Bonnie Herbert at (724) 769-1100 to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs. If necessary, individuals may use the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service by calling (800) 654-5984 (TDD Users) or (800) 654-5988 (Voice users) and request that the call be relayed to Bonnie Herbert at (724) 769-1100.
Copies of the draft NPDES permit and associated documents are on file for public review, by appointment, at the Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, Phone: (724) 769-1100.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-1036. Filed for public inspection July 6, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]
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