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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. 56120110 and NPDES No. PA0269069. Northern Son, Inc., 1022 Treasure Lake, Dubois, PA 15801, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 231 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Miller Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 20, 2018. Permit Issued: September 17, 2018.
Permit No. 11130103 and NPDES No. PA0269204. Laurel Sand & Stone Inc., P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 264 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and South Branch of Blacklick Creek and unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 11, 2018. Permit issued: September 17, 2018.
Permit No. 56120201 and NPDES No. PA0268933. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, affecting 145.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Kaufman Run and Stonycreek River classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 4, 2018. Permit issued: September 17, 2018.
Permit No. 05070101 and NPDES No. PA0262544, J&J Svonavec Excavating Inc., 110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine to add 5.5 acres to the permit area for the modification and utilization of the existing passive treatment system in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, affecting 110.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Fork Brewster Hollow Run, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Saxton Municipal Authority on Raystown Branch Juniata River. Application received: May 25, 2018. Permit issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. 56070106. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 36.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Hays Run and unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 18, 2018. Permit issued: September 20, 2018.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
43020103. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Sandy Lake Township, Mercer County, affecting 95.4 acres. Receiving streams: South Sandy Creek and unnamed tributary to Sandy Creek. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Application received: July 11, 2018. Permit Issued: September 13, 2018.
16130103. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Monroe & Porter Townships, Clarion County, affecting 34.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Leatherwood Creek and unnamed tributary to West Fork Leatherwood Creek. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Application received: July 20, 2018. Permit Issued: September 19, 2018.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17030107 and NPDES PA0243485. Swisher Contracting, Inc. (P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830). Permit renewal for reclamation only on a bituminous surface coal and auger mine and reduce permitted acreage from 50.2 acres to 3.5 acres for an existing passive treatment system located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 3.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Moose Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 25, 2018. Permit issued: September 17, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 54991302R3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223972. S & S Coal Co., LLC, (66 Snyder Lane, Hegins, PA 17938), renewal for reclamation activities only on an anthracite underground mine operation and renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Barry, Foster and Hegins Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 8.0 acres, receiving stream: Hans Yost Creek. Application received: April 6, 2015. Renewal issued: September 18, 2018.
Permit No. 54803203R5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0123862. Rausch Creek Fuel, LLC, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County affecting 76.0 acres, receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek. Application received: October 9, 2015. Renewal issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. 54803203T3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0123862. Rausch Creek Fuel, LLC, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), transfer of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County affecting 76.0 acres, receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek. Application received: December 8, 2017. Transfer issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. 54020201T. Locust Valley Coal Co., Inc., (P.O. Box 279, St. Clair, PA 17970), transfer of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 69.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mill Creek. Application received: October 31, 2017. Transfer issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. 54020201R3. Locust Valley Coal Co., Inc., (P.O. Box 279, St. Clair, PA 17970), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 69.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mill Creek. Application received: October 31, 2017. Renewal issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. PAM117054. Locust Valley Coal Co., Inc., (P.O. Box 279, St. Clair, PA 17970), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 54020201 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mill Creek. Application received: October 31, 2017. Permit issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. 54-305-042GP12. Locust Valley Coal Co., Inc., (P.O. Box 279, St. Clair, PA 17970), general operating permit to operate a coal preparation plant on Surface Mining Permit No. 54020201 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: October 31, 2017. Permit issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. 54930102T5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223492. Rausch Creek Anthracite Coal, LLC, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County affecting 594.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to East Branch Rausch Creek. Application received: December 8, 2017. Transfer issued: September 20, 2018.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
PAM613006. Diversified Environmental Reclamation, LLC (P.O. Box 233, West Middlesex, PA 16159) Renewal of the General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 37970304 in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Shenango River. Application received: September 10, 2018. Permit Issued: September 19, 2018.
PAM618059. Robert C. See (15122 North Goodwill Road, Titusville, PA 16354) General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 20022802 in Oil Creek Township, Crawford County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to McLaughlin Run. Application received: September 4, 2018. Permit Issued: September 19, 2018.
PAM618061. Fiesler Sand & Gravel, LLC (3853 Knoyle Road, Erie, PA 16510) General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 25030302 in Greene Township, Erie County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Fourmile Creek. Application received: September 6, 2018. Permit Issued: September 19, 2018.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
57120301 and NPDES PA0257133. Insinger Excavating, Inc. (11099 Route 220, Dushore, PA 18614). Renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in Forks Township, Sullivan County affecting 38.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Black Creek and Black Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: March 21, 2018. Permit issued: September 20, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
PAM113030R. Johnson Quarries, Inc., (P.O. Box 136, LeRaysville, PA 18829), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 58132802 in Rush Township, Susquehanna County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to the North Branch of the Wyalusing Creek. Application received: March 29, 2018. Renewal issued: September 18, 2018.
PAM113034R. F.S. Lopke Contracting Co., Inc., (3430 State Route 434, Apalachin, NY 13732), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 58130301 in Harford Township, Susquehanna County, receiving stream: East Branch Martins Creek. Application received: August 6, 2018. Renewal issued: September 19, 2018.
Permit No. 54150301. Rausch Creek Aggregates, LLC, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County affecting 83.4 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to East Branch Rausch Creek. Application received: June 2, 2015. Permit issued: September 20, 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. 23184104. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Androssan Farms in Radnor Township, Delaware County with an expiration date of October 31, 2019. Permit issued: September 17, 2018.
Permit No. 46184111. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Higher Rock in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of September 5, 2019. Permit issued: September 17, 2018.
Permit No. 46184112. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Stone Mill in Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of October 31, 2019. Permit issued: September 17, 2018.
Permit No. 46184113. Ed Wean Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (112 Ravine Road, Stewartsville, NJ 08886), construction blasting for SEI Investments Building 12 Phase 1 in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of June 1, 2019. Permit issued: September 17, 2018.
Permit No. 58184106. DW Drilling & Blasting, (2042-B S. Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 115, Springfield, MO 65804) construction blasting for Burke G Pad and Tank Farm in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of August 1, 2019. Permit issued: September 17, 2018.
Permit No. 15184114. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Greystone Project in West Chester Borough, Chester County with an expiration date of September 7, 2019. Permit issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. 15184115. Valley Rock Solutions, LLC, (P.O. Box 246, Macungie, PA 18062), construction blasting for 825 East Lancaster Avenue in East Caln Township, Chester County with an expiration date of August 30, 2019. Permit issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. 39184103. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Kohler Tract in Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County with an expiration date of September 17, 2019. Permit issued: September 20, 2018.
Permit No. 06184111. Schlouch, Inc., (P.O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting for Hamburg Commerce Highway Occupancy Permit (Route 61) in Perry Township, Berks County with a expiration date of September 18, 2019. Permit issued: September 21, 2018.
Permit No. 15184112. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Main Street at Exton in West Whiteland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of August 16, 2019. Permit issued: September 21, 2018.
Permit No. 23184105. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Garnet Reserve in Bethel Township, Delaware County with an expiration date of October 31, 2019. Permit issued: September 21, 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 Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E35-471. Theta Land Corporation, 400 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512. Roaring Brook Township, Lacka-wanna County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a road crossing of a tributary to Stafford Meadow Brook (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 22`-9" long aluminum arch culvert with concrete headwalls and rip rap aprons having a span of 13`-1" and an underclearance of approximately 3`-11", with the invert depressed 1-foot below streambed elevation.
The project is located approximately 315 feet east of State Route 307 (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°22`52"; Longitude: -75°36`52"). Subbasin 5A.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E06-714: Borough of Topton, 205 South Callowhill Street, Topton, PA 19562 in Borough of Topton, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To install and maintain 21 rock cross-vanes permanently impacting approximately 780 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and permanently impacting 0.01 acre of Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland and temporarily impacting 0.03 acre of EV PEM wetland, 2) install and maintain insert biologs in 8 different areas with riprap bank protection permanently impacting approximately 380 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and permanently impacting 0.01 acre of EV PEM wetland, 3) install, repair and maintain rip rap bank protection in 4 locations permanently impacting approximately 270 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and its floodway, 4) perform channel cleaning for bridge/culvert maintenance at 2 locations permanently impacting approximately 100 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and its associated floodway and permanently impacting 0.01 acre of EV PEM wetland, 5) construct and maintain an imbricated riprap stream bank wall permanently impacting 58 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), 6) repair and maintain concrete stream bank protection at 1 location impacting approximately 100 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), 7) to install, repair, and maintain streambank stabilization geocells re-fill geocells with riprap at 2 locations permanently impacting approximately 468 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and temporarily impacting 40 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), and temporarily impacting 0.01 acre of EV PEM wetland, 8) construct and maintain floodway grading permanently impacting approximately 0.1 acre of the floodway of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and temporarily impacting 38 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), 9) install and maintain riprap rock toe on an existing concrete wall permanently impacting 70 linear feet of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), and 10) install and remove temporary construction entrances, material storage and staging areas temporarily impacting 0.15 acre of the floodway of a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), all beginning at Latitude 40.497987 N; Longitude 75.704241 W and continuing to Latitude 40.503983 N; Longitude 75.700498 W in a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (locally known as Toad Creek) Topton Borough, Berks County, and all for the purpose of stream restoration/enhancement of Toad Creek and implementation of the Borough's Master Plan. The permit was issued on September 19, 2018.
E50-266: New Bloomfield Fire Company, P.O. Box 22, New Bloomfield, PA 17068, in New Bloomfield Borough, Perry County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove an existing stream enclosure and relocate and maintain it in two 49 inch × 22 inch parallel arch-pipe conduits, one 77 inch × 52 inch arch-pipe and three inlet boxes all depressed 6 inches permanently impacting 250 linear feet and temporarily impacting 10 linear feet of a UNT to Trout Run (CWF, MF) for the purpose of improving safety and relocating the existing structure. The project is located along South Carlisle Street (Latitude 40.417448, Longitude -77.185246) in Bloomfield Borough, Perry County. The Permit was issued on September 20, 2018.
E22-641: Penbrook Borough, 150 South 28th Street, Penbrook, PA 17103, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove an existing sanitary sewer line and to
1.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 113 square feet of floodway;
2.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and its floodway, permanently impacting 66 linear feet of stream and 203 square feet of floodway;
3.) install and maintain a permanent access road and 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line along Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 227 linear feet of stream and 14,092 square feet of floodway;
4.) install and maintain a permanent access road and 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 173 square feet of wetland;
5.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF), and palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 67 square feet of floodway and 1 square foot of palustrine emergent wetlands;
6.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 167 square feet of floodway and 82 square feet of wetlands;
7.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in Asylum Run (WWF, MF), its floodway and palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 27 linear feet of stream, 240 square feet of floodway and 191 square feet of wetland;
8.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 30 square feet of wetland;
9.) install and maintain streambank stabilization permanently impacting 282 linear feet of stream;
10.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 88 square feet of floodway;
11.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 2,044 square feet of floodway;
12.) install and maintain streambank stabilization, a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line, and permanent access road in and along Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 71 linear feet of stream and 4,908 square feet of floodway;
13.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and its floodway, permanently impacting 42 linear feet of stream and 493 square feet of floodway;
14.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 973 square feet of wetland;
15.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line, permanent access road, and streambank stabilization in and along Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 64 linear feet of stream and 6,583 square feet of floodway;
16.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in and along an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 104 linear feet of stream and 2,717 square feet of floodway;
17.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 377 square feet of floodway;
18.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 71 square feet of wetland;
19.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and its floodway, permanently impacting 79 linear feet of stream and 78 square feet of floodway;
20.) install and maintain a 12.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and its floodway, permanently impacting 98 linear feet of stream and 158 square feet of floodway, all for the purposes of correcting inflow and infiltration issues and reducing the frequency of untreated sewage discharges to the streams.
The project begins at Latitude: 40° 16` 55.77" N; Longitude: 76° 52` 25.35" W, and ends at Latitude: 40°17`13.94"N; Longitude: 76°51`40.62"W in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. Wetland impacts are deminimus and replacement is not required. The permit was issued on September 20, 2018.
E06-726: PA Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101 in Jefferson Township, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing structure and to install and maintain a 54.0-foot long by 44-foot, 0.5in wide bridge over an unnamed tributary to Little Northkill Creek (CWF, MF) for the purpose of improving traffic safety. The project will permanently impact 188 linear feet of stream channel and 0.08 ac of PEM wetlands and temporarily impact 217 linear feet of stream channel and 0.01ac of PEM wetlands. The project is located at the intersection of SR 0183 and SR 4016 (40.4539°, -76.1419°) in Jefferson Township, Berks County. The permit was issued on September 20, 2018.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E02-1733, Frank Bryan, Inc., 100 South Third Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Construct, operate, and maintain 321 LF of river retaining wall along 273 LF of the left descending bank of the Monongahela River (WWF, N), with a maximum height of 10-feet above the normal water line.
2. Operate and maintain a mooring facility, 545 feet long and 86 feet wide along the aforementioned wall and existing wall.
3. Operate and maintain a facilities area, 512 feet long and 27 feet wide along the aforementioned wall and existing wall.
For the purpose of providing additional space for the expansion of Frank Bryan, Inc.'s barge unloading operations and to increase the length of their existing wall for the safe mooring of barges at the landing. This project will permanently impact approximately 273 LF of watercourse (0.225 acre of fill). The total floodway facilities area for the existing and proposed facilities is 0.32 acre and the total mooring area for the existing and proposed mooring is 1.08 acre. Mitigation for the project will be located upstream of the project site, at Approximately Monongahela River Mile 8.5, and will consist of placing riprap along the left descending bank to stabilize the bank and provide fish habitat. The project is located along the southern shore of the Monongahela River just downstream of the Liberty Bridge (Pittsburgh East, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Latitude 40° 25` 54.230"; Longitude -79° 59` 53.815"; Sub-basin 19A; Pittsburgh Corps District), in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. The mitigation area is located upstream of the projects site (Pittsburgh East, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Latitude 40° 24` 52.251"; Longitude -79° 53` 57.103"; Sub-basin 19A; Pittsburgh Corps District), in Munhall Borough, Allegheny County.
E02-1769, Cavalier Land Partners, LP; 2585 Washington Road, Building 100, Suite 130, Pittsburgh, PA 15241; Pine Township; Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Construct and maintain 58` of a 36" culvert in an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Breakneck Creek (WWF),
2. Construct and maintain 53` of a 48" culvert in the aforementioned UNT,
3. Construct and maintain 47` of a 36" culvert in the aforementioned tributary
4. Construct and maintain 24" sewer pipe which will impact approximately 50' of the aforementioned UNT,
5. Place and maintain fill in approximately 0.07 acre of PEM/POW wetland,
6. Within the aforementioned wetland fill, construct and maintain the following utility lines: 4" PVC Electric Conduit, 8" Ductile iron water, 3" plastic gas, and 24" and 15" SLCPP StormSewer.
For the purpose of constructing an access road and building lots and walking trails in association with the Laurel Grove residential development. In addition to the above impacts, this project will also permanently impact 0.48 acre of floodway. Compensatory mitigation will be accomplished onsite through the construction of an 0.11 acre PSS wetland and conducting riparian planting of 202 LF of the aforementioned UNT to Breakneck Creek. The project is located at the intersection of Babcock Boulevard and Bakerstown-Warrendale Road (Mars, PA USGS Topographic Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 39` 42"; Longitude: -80° 0` 32"; USACE: Pittsburgh District; Sub-basin 20C), In Pine Township, Allegheny County.
E04-363, Tri-State River Products, LLC; 334 Insurance Street, P.O. Box 218, Beaver, PA 15009; Ambridge Borough, South Heights Borough, Hopewell Township, and Aliquippa Township; Beaver County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Continue performing commercial sand and gravel dredging in the following areas of the Ohio River (WWF), from Ohio River Mile 15.9 to Ohio River Mile 16.35, (Upstream beginning point: Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N:14.5 inches W: 15.0 inches; Latitude: 40° 34` 49", Longitude: -80° 14` 0". Downstream end point: Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 15.6 inches W: 15.3 inches; Latitude: 40° 35` 10", Longitude: -80° 14` 7"; originally permitted as E02-584-A18), right and left descending banks; from Ohio River Mile 16.35 to Ohio River Mile 16.4 (Upstream beginning point: Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 15.6 inches W: 15.3 inches; Latitude: 40° 35` 10", Longitude: -80° 14` 7". Downstream end point: Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 15.8 inches W:15.4 inches; Latitude: 40° 35` 14", Longitude: -80° 14` 9"; originally permitted as E02-584-A18), left descending bank; in the Boroughs of Ambridge and South Heights, the Township of Hopewell and the City of Aliquippa, Beaver County. As mitigation for the proposed activities as well as the activities proposed under E04-361, the applicant proposes to elevate the river bottom in a scoured area approximately 1 mile downstream of Phyllis Island in order to improve river habitat, within the Montgomery Pool of the Ohio River (WWF).
E63-702, Muirfield Land Partners, LLC, 2585 Washington Road, Building 100, Suite 130, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Construct a 163-lot single family home subdivision with associated infrastructure. The site includes two (2) culvert crossings, and two (2) utility crossings over an unnamed tributary to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-WWF). Culvert # 1 will consist of 72 linear feet of 66" reinforced concrete pipe. Culvert # 2 will consist of 91 linear feet of 54" reinforced concrete pipe. Utility crossings will include two (2) separate 8" gravity sanitary sewer lines crossing an unnamed tributary to Little Chartiers Creek in two (2) locations. These utility line crossings will also temporarily impact approximately 3,800 square feet of wetlands. Mitigation for the temporary impacts will be restoration and for the stream impacts for culvert placement will be to depress the invert to facilitate aquatic life passage. The site will also include associated roadways, utilities, storm water management facilities, and all other necessary appurtenances.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E37-202FP, Pennsylvania America Water, 800 W. Hershey Park Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. Ellwood City Water Treatment Plant Site Restoration (Beaver Falls, PA Quadrangle N: 40.858333; W: -80.255833) in Wayne Township, Lawrence County. To remove existing buildings, structures, and lagoons, and re-grade and stabilize approximately 2 acres of the 100-year floodplain of Slippery Rock Creek at the existing Pennsylvania American Water Ellwood Water Treatment Plant at 907 Lundys Lane, Ellwood City, PA 16117.
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA.
E6629-027: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 400 IST Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY 14845, Forkston Township, Wyoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain the Falconero Well Connect Line Project, which consists of one 8-inch natural gas pipeline, with the following impacts:
1. 2,781 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access crossing (Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°31`49.44", Longitude: W76°06` 53.48");
2. 50.0 linear feet of UNT to Mehoopany Creek (CWF) via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access crossing (Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°31`47.11", Longitude: W76°06`53.39");
3. 849 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access crossing (Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°31`43.36", Longitude: W76°06` 55.30");
4. 415 square feet of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access crossing (Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°31` 40.91", Longitude: W76°06`56.01");
5. 668 square feet of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access crossing (Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°31` 38.72", Longitude: W76°06`54.22");
6. 681 square feet of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access crossing (Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°31` 33.69", Longitude: W76°06`49.88");
7. 1,499 square feet of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access crossing (Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°31`32.06", Longitude: W76°06`46.37"); and
8. 644 square feet of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access crossing (Meshoppen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°31` 32.11", Longitude: W76°06`41.35").
The project will result in 50.0 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 3,630 square feet (0.08 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, and 3,907 square feet (0.09 acre) of temporary EV PEM wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline and associated construction access roadways for Marcellus shale development.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
EA36-050: East Lampeter Township, 2250 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602 in East Lampeter, Paradise, & Strasburg Townships, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream along 920 feet of Pequea Creek including 901 feet of bank grading and 22,150 square feet of floodplain bench creation, all for the purpose of reducing sediment loading to the stream. The project is located near the intersection of South Ronks Road and South Soudersburg Road (Latitude: 40° 00` 38.44" N; Longitude: 76° 09` 40.80" W) in East Lampeter, Paradise and Strasburg Townships, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Permit was issued September 20, 2018.
Central Office: Attn: Jack Rokavec, P.E., Chief, P.O. Box 69205, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9205.
EA1010-004. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, P.O. Box 69205, Harrisburg, PA 17106. Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project, in Clay Township, Butler County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to backfill an abandoned surface mine, which includes a 0.95 acre hazardous waterbody and a 12.51 acre spoil pile. (West Sunbury Quadrangle N: 41° 01` 11.88", W: 79° 56` 31.73")
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.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, Nathan Phillips, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
ESCP
No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UseESG00011170001(1) DTE Midstream Appalachia, LLC
333 Technology Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Berks Union Township
Amity Township
Oley Township
Rockland Township
Birdsboro Borough
Hay Creek
(CWF, MF)
UNT Schuylkill River
(WWF, MF)
Schuylkill River
(WWF, MF)
UNT Monocacy Creek
(WWF, MF)
Monocacy Creek
(WWF, MF)
UNT Limekiln Creek
(WWF, MF)
UNT Manatawny Creek
(CWF, MF)
UNT Little Manatawny Creek
(CWF, MF)
Manatawny Creek
(CWF, MF)
Furnace Creek
(CWF, MF)
UNT Bieber Creek
(EV, MF)Any person aggrieved by this action may file a petition for review pursuant to 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 U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790 as provided by law. Important legal rights are at stake, so you should show this document to a lawyer promptly.
Southwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
ESCGP-2 # ESX12-125-0032
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington County
Township(s) Robinson Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to St. Patrick Run (WWF) & Raccoon Creek (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX18-129-0005
Applicant Name Huntley & Huntley Energy Exploration,
LLC
Contact Person Brian Dillemuth
Address 501 Technology Drive, Suite 1200
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Westmoreland County
Township(s) Upper Burrell Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs To Chartiers Run (TSF) And Chartiers Run (TSF)/
Allegheny River Watershed;
Secondary Receiving Water—Chartiers Run (TSF)Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
McKean County Conservation District 17137 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749, 814-887-4001.
ESCGP -2
No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UseESG00083170001(1) Major Modification National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation
Wayne Graham
1100 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
McKean Hamlin, Wetmore, Sergeant, Jones & Shippen Townships Glad Run HQ-CWF
UNT Glad Run HQ-CWF
Lanigan Brook CWF
UNT Lanigan Brook CWF
West Branch Clarion River CWF
UNT West Branch Clarion River CWF
UNT Windfall Run HQ-CWF
Sicily Run CWF
UNT Sevenmile Run HQ-CWF
Sevenmile Run HQ-CWF
UNT Martin Run HQ-CWF
Warner Brook HQ-CWF
Gum Boot Run HQ-CWF
UNT Buck Run CWF
UNT Doe Run HQ-CWF
Doe Run HQ-CWF
UNT County Line Run HQ-CWF
County Line Run HQ-CWF
Wellendorf Branch HQ-CWF
East Branch Clarion River HQ-CWF
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
ESCGP-2 # ESG14-019-0070B—Pajer Compressor Site & Harvey to Pajer Meter Pipeline Major Modification
Applicant Mountain Gathering, LLC
Contact Dewey Chalos
Address 810 Houston Street
City Forth Worth State TX Zip Code 76102
County Butler Township(s) Buffalo
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to McDowell Run TSFEastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-18-0052
Applicant Name Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Harford
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to East Branch of Martins Creek (CWF, MF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-115-18-0041
Applicant Name SWN Production Company, LLC
Contact Person Nicki Atkinson
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Silver Lake Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Fall Brook (EV, CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-18-0043
Applicant Name SWN Production Company, LLC
Contact Person Nicki Atkinson
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Bradford County
Township(s) Herrick Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Camp Creek (WWF/MF), UNT to Rummerfield Creek (EEF/MF)
Secondary: Rummerfield Creek and Wyalusing CreekESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-18-0041
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) Cascade
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Slacks Run (HW-CWF, MF); Slacks Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
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
TypeTank
Capacity18-20-004 Suit-Kote Corporation
10965 McHenry Street
Meadville, PA 16334-9067
Attn: Josh Lynn
Crawford West Mead Township 2 ASTs storing asphalt emulsion 59,000 gallons total
SPECIAL NOTICES
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
Special Notice Under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f, et. seq.)
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Project Location:
Applicant Applicant Address County Hazleton City Authority 400 E. Arthur Gardner Parkway
Hazleton, PA 18201-7395Luzerne County
Schuylkill CountyProject Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project, known as the Hazleton City Authority (HCA) 2019 Tank and Pump Station Upgrade Project. HCA proposed project consists primarily of rehabilitating their Park Place Tank, Drifton Pump Station and Barnes Run Pump Station as well as the purchase of a fixed base leak detection system. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the project and the information received for the project has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby approves a Categorical Exclusion for the project.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Notice of Projects under the Environmental
Good Samaritan ActThe Environmental Good Samaritan Act (27 PA.C.S.A. §§ 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 of Environmental Protection, Moshannon District Office, 186 Enterprise Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Attention: Watershed Manager.
The following request for coverage proposal has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the proposal is available for inspection at the office indicated. 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.
Environmental Good Samaritan Project Coverage Request Received EGS 17014. Trout Unlimited, Inc., 1777 N. Kent Street, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22209.
Trout Unlimited is providing the necessary funding to design and construct a passive Acid Mine Drainage treatment system for the Potts Run No. 3 deep mine discharges in Knox Township, Clearfield County. Four discharges enter unnamed tributary (UNT) 26197 approximately half a mile upstream from Potts Run, tributary to Clearfield Creek. Treatment system construction is being carried out in conjunction with a Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation project to remove coal refuse material from 9 acres, incorporate alkaline material and otherwise reclaim 27 total acres. Treatment system will consist of two synthetically lined vertical flow ponds and a rock lined channel to UNT 26197. Potts Run has natural alkalinity. This project will bolster that alkalinity and extend attaining designated use segments in the waterway.
Coverage request received September 5, 2018.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-1561. Filed for public inspection October 5, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]
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