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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications 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 (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); 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). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
56111303 and NPDES No. PA0236110 and GP12-56111303. LCT Energy, LP, (938 Mt. Airy Drive, Suite 200, Johnstown, PA 15904). To renew the permit for the Maple Springs Mine in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit. Includes renewal of Air Quality GPA/GP12 authorization. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 23, 2019. Application received: December 27, 2018.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56080109, PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Somerset Township, Somerset County, affecting 320.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Wells Creek to Stonycreek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 24, 2019.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17100110 and NPDES PA0257427. Black Cat Coal, LLC (446 WM Cemetery Road, Curwensville, PA 16833). Permit transfer of a bituminous surface coal mine from Horton Coal Company, LLC located in Brady Township, Clearfield County affecting 28.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Stump Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 10, 2019.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
03793072 and NPDES Permit No. PA061237. Consol Mining Company, LLC (CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). Renewal application for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Kiskiminetas and Young Townships, Armstrong and Indiana Counties, affecting 302.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Big Run and unnamed tributary to Long Run, classified for the following use: CWF and WWF. American Legion Post 57 and Shaulis Country Store are the potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: April 23, 2019.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 40920102R5. Susquehanna Coal Company, (P.O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal preparation plant operation in Newport Township, Luzerne County affecting 1,325.0 acres, receiving stream: Newport Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: March 20, 2019.
Permit No. 40920102C23. Susquehanna Coal Company, (P.O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), correction of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal preparation plant operation to update the post-mining land use to unmanaged natural habitat in Newport Township, Luzerne County affecting 1,325.0 acres, receiving stream: Newport Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: March 20, 2019.
Coal Applications Withdrawn
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
30121301 and NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Harvey Mine in Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene County and Morris Township, Washington County and related NPDES permit for development mining only. Underground Acres Proposed 2,963 and Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 2,963. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on December 9, 2016. Application received: July 8, 2016. Application withdrawn: April 25, 2019.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 05190801, David R. Holderbaum, 832 Oldham Road, Alum Bank, PA 15521, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in East St. Clair Township, Bedford County, affecting 2.9 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Bobs Creek. Application received: April 18, 2019.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
26092001 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251658. Bullskin Stone and Lime, LLC (117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650). Revision application to add acres to an existing bituminous underground mine, located in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, affecting 307.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mounts Creek and Mounts Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: April 19, 2019.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 52970301C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0226033. G.F. Edwards, Inc., (204 State Route 435, Elmhurst Township, PA 18444), correction to include an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Greene Township, Pike County affecting 173.06 acres, receiving stream: Wallenpaupack Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: April 1, 2019.
Permit No. 45170301T and NPDES Permit No. PA0595241. Lehigh White Cement Co., LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), transfer of an existing quarry operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from Lehigh Cement Co., LLC in Ross Township, Monroe County affecting 238.0 acres, receiving streams: Buckwha and Aquashicola Creeks, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes and HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: April 9, 2019.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
NPDES No. PA0379302 (Mining Permit No. 03851302), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-1504). A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Rosebud No. 3 Mine in Perry Township, Armstrong County. The DEP is issuing a department-initiated amendment to remove the phenols monitoring for outfall 003, since there is no reasonable potential for the discharge of phenols to cause an excursion above the water quality criterion. Surface Acres Affected 40.3. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary 49097 to the Allegheny River, classified for the following use WWF and Armstrong Run, classified for the following use WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on April 11, 2019. Application received: April 11, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 003 discharges to Armstrong Run.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 41° 00` 51" Long: -79° 37` 32") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.66 3.32 4.15 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.12 2.24 2.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0 - - - EPA waiver not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0248860 (Mining Permit No. 4075SM12), Penn Coal Land Inc., P.O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531, renewal of an NPDES permit for treatment of a postmining discharge in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 114.5 acres. Receiving stream: Casselman River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: April 8, 2019.
The following outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Casselman River.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.92 1.8 2.3 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0612791 on Surface Mining Permit No. 06820601. Allan Myers Materials, LP d/b/a Allan Myers Materials, (638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a traprock quarry operation in New Morgan Borough and Caernarvon Township, Berks County, affecting 97.6 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Conestoga River, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 24, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to East Branch Conestoga River.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump Discharge The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) Varies with precipitation Alkalinity Greater than Acidity 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160.
E46-1182: PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Norristown Borough, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain approximately 25 LF of new 4-inch steel gas pipe above the existing stone arch culvert which convey Sawmill Run utilizing open cut trench above the culvert. The proposed work is located within National Register of Historic Places.
The site is located between Green Street and Arch Street (Norristown, PA; Lat: 40.115792; Long: -75.33857).
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E50-258, Sunoco Pipeline, LP (SPLP), 535 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Mariner East II Pennsylvania Pipeline Project, in Toboyne and Jackson Townships, Perry County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The proposed project starts at Toboyne Township, PA Quadrangle Blairs Mill N: 40° 17` 45"; W: 77° 39` 55" and ends at Jackson Township, PA Quadrangle Andersonburg N: 40° 15` 24"; W: 77° 28` 11."
Sunoco Pipeline, LP proposes a Major Amendment to its permit, Permit E50-258, which authorized the installation and maintenance of an approximately 10.4-mile-long, 0.0-inch natural gas pipeline and an approximately 10.4-mile long 16.0-inch natural gas pipeline and appurtenant structures in Perry County. The major amendment request proposes to alter the route and installation method of the 16.0-inch pipeline across Horse Valley Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and two Unnamed Tributaries to Horse Valley Run (HQ-CWF, MF) from the authorized Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD, No. S2-0157-16) to open cut. Approximately 193 linear feet of stream will be impacted. The project is located 3.5 miles north of the intersection of SR 75 and Horse Valley Road (Latitude: 40.2937°N; Longitude: 77.6501°W) in Toboyne Township, Perry County.
No wetland impacts are proposed.
For more detailed information regarding the Perry County Chapter 105 major permit amendment application related to this proposed project, please visit the DEP webpage dep.pa.gov, Pennsylvania Pipeline Portal, Mariner East II project. To request a file review of the proposed amendment at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, contact the Southcentral Regional File Room at 717.705.4732.
E07-459, Sunoco Pipeline, LP (SPLP), 535 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Mariner East II Pennsylvania Pipeline Project, in Blair and Woodbury Townships, Blair County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The proposed project starts at Juniata Township, PA Quadrangle Cresson N: 40° 24` 29"; W: 78° 33` 23" and ends at Woodbury Township, PA Quadrangle Williamsburg N: 40° 24` 34"; W: 78° 10` 38."
Sunoco Pipeline, LP proposes two Major Amendments to its permit, Permit E07-459, which authorized the installation and maintenance of an approximately 23.5-mile-long, 20.0-inch natural gas pipeline and an approximately 23.5-mile long 16.0-inch natural gas pipeline and appurtenant structures in Blair County. The major amendment requests propose to 1.) re-route and alter the installation method of the 16.0-inch pipeline from Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD, No. S2-0142-16) to open cut, resulting in a total of approximately 158 linear feet of impacts to two unnamed tributaries to Piney Creek (HQ-CWF, MF, Wild Trout), and 50 feet of impacts to Piney Creek (HQ-CWF, MF, Class A Wild Trout) (Latitude: 40.4345°N; Longitude: 78.2692°W); 2.) alter the installation method of the 16.0-inch pipeline from HDD (HDD No. S2-0121-16) to open cut and conventional bore in exceptional value, palustrine emergent/scrub shrub wetlands (Latitude: 40.4127°N; Longitude: 78.3727°W) impacting 0.24 acre of wetland; 3.) alter the installation method of the 16.0-inch pipeline in exceptional value, palustrine emergent wetlands (Latitude: 40.4157°N; Longitude: 78.3802°W) impacting 0.29 acre of PEM wetland for work associated with HDD; 4.) alter the installation method of the 16.0-inch pipeline from HDD to open cut in the floodway of Frankstown Branch Juniata River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4133°N; Longitude: 78.3737°W) impacting 0.004 acre of floodway; 5.) construct a temporary construction road across an unnamed tributary to Frankstown Branch Juniata River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4150°N; Longitude: 78.3810°W) impacting 15 feet of stream and 0.07 acre of floodway; and 6.) construct a temporary construction road across an unnamed tributary to Frankstown Branch Juniata River (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.4156°N; Longitude: 78.3804°W) impacting 15 feet of stream.
No wetland loss is proposed and replacement is not required.
For more detailed information regarding the two Blair County Chapter 105 major permit amendment applications related to this proposed project, please visit the DEP webpage, Pennsylvania Pipeline Portal, Mariner East II project. To request a file review of the proposed amendments at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, contact the Southcentral Regional File Room at 717.705.4732.
Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E63052-727, Redevelopment Authority of The County of Washington, 100 West Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301, South Franklin Township, Washington County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Construct operate and maintain:
1. A 36 inch, 140-foot-long pipe enclosure for the purpose of constructing an access road. Impacts will include 198 linear feet of permanent impact to S-KLE-02 an unnamed tributary of Little Chartiers Creek (WWF).
2. Fill within W-KLE-02 (PEM Wetland) to construct an access road. Permanent impacts include 0.077 acre.
3. A stormwater management basin within the 100-year floodway of stream S-KLE-02. Permanent impacts include 0.022 acre.
4. An outfall located at the southwest corner of a proposed stormwater management basin. Permanent impacts will include 0.011 acre to S-KLE-02. Temporary impacts will include 0.48 acre.
5. A paved apron with associated aircraft hangars within wetland W-KLE-03 (PEM Wetland). Permanent impacts include 0.435 acre.
6. Fill within wetland W-KLE-04 (PEM Wetland) for the purpose of improving grade and elevations of Runway 27 and to assist in meeting the width and grading requirements of of FAA RSA standards. Permanent impacts include 0.221 acre. Temporary impacts include 0.040 acre.
7. Fill within the 100-year floodway of stream S-KLE-06 an unnamed tributary of Little Chartiers Creek (WWF) to improve grading and elevations to meet FAA RSA standards. Permanent impacts will include 0.53 acre. Temporary impacts include 0.014 acre.
8. Fill within the 100-year floodway of stream S-KLE-05 an unnamed tributary of Little Chartiers Creek (WWF). Temporary impacts include 0.008 acre.
To provide compensatory mitigation for the projects impacts, the permanent impacts to wetlands and streams will be mitigated through the purchase of credits from Robinson Fork and Enlow Fork Mitigation Banks.
The project site is located at 205 Airport Road, (Washington West, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40° 08` 11"; W: -80° 17` 24"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in South Franklin Township, Washington County.
E63052-728, Robinson Power Company, LLC, 563 Route 18, P.O. Box 127, Burgettstown, PA 15021, Robinson Township, Washington County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Temporarily fill 0.109-acre of Wetland (PEM);
2. Temporarily excavate 0.009-acre of Wetland (PSS);
3. Construct and maintain an 8" waterline crossing of Wetland (PSS); and
4. Construct and maintain an 8", 20 linear foot waterline crossing of UNT to Little Raccoon Run (WWF) (S-KR-001).
For the purpose of constructing a 1,000 megawatt, two-unit combined-cycle gas turbine power generation facility with heat recovery steam generators and a steam turbine, and in association with future proposed electrical distribution line, electrical transmission line and substations, natural gas pipeline, water pipeline and laydown site.
The project will permanently impact 20 LF of UNT to Raccoon Run and temporarily impact 148 LF of UNT to Raccoon Run. The project will temporarily impact 0.119-acre of Wetland and permanently impact a de minimus 0.005-acre of Wetland. Mitigation will be performed on-site by restoring the 0.109-acre of temporary impacted wetlands at the conclusion of the project.
The project site is located one mile south of SR 0022 along the western side of SR 0980 (Clinton, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40° 24` 33"; W: -80° 17` 50"; Sub-basin 20D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Robinson Township, Washington County.
E63052-733, Reaxis, Inc., 941 Robinson Hwy., McDonald, PA 15057, Robinson Township, Washington County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Construct and maintain a 270 ft. long extension of the existing 100-foot long, 48-inch diameter RCP culvert that carries UNT to Robinson Run (WWF) for the purpose of protecting the existing building and foundations from stream bank erosion. The extension will impact an additional 270 linear feet of UNT to Robinson Run (WWF).
2. Construct and maintain a minor road crossing which will impact 85 linear feet of UNT to Robinson Run (WWF) for the purpose of providing a secondary access road to the facility in order to alleviate truck traffic issues and address emergency evacuation concerns.
3. Overall, the project will permanently impact 355 linear feet of UNT to Robinson Run (WWF). No wetlands are present on the project site.
The project site is located near the intersection of Robinson Highway (SR 980) and North Branch Road (Clinton, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40° 23` 7"; W: -80° 16` 0"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Robinson Township, Washington County.
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E3706219-001, R.G. Coatings, LLC, P.O. Box 356, Pulaski, PA 16143. R.G. Coatings Site Development Project, in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Edinburg, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 07` 16.384"; W: -80° 25` 47.727").
To conduct the following activities associated with the construction of an industrial facility and associated development of property located west of S.R. 551 (Mercer Street) approximately 0.4 mile north of S.R. 208 near Pulaski:
1. To fill a total of 0.27 acre of PEM wetland.
2. To conduct grading and fill affecting at total of approximately 327 feet and 0.199 acre of permanent impact and 730 feet and 0.502 acre of temporary impact along the left side and within the assumed 50-foot floodway of a tributary to Buchanan Run.
3. To conduct grading and fill affecting approximately 612 feet and 0.363 acre of permanent impact and 743 feet and 0.426 acre of temporary impact along the right side and within the assumed 50-foot floodway of Buchanan Run.
4. To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall to Buchanan Run.
5. To construct and maintain a 1.5-inch diameter HDPE sanitary sewer force main crossing of Buchanan Run within the roadway of S.R. 551 above the existing box culvert.
Project proposes the creation of 0.27 acre of replacement wetland at the confluence of Buchanan Run and the tributary to Buchanan Run on the project site.
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil and Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E1829-004: STL Resources, LLC, 12300 Perry Highway, Suite 308, Wexford, PA 15090, Gallagher Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain the Browns Run North Impoundment to Sturgis B Waterline Project, which consists of one 12-inch temporary waterline, with the following impacts:
1. 3.0 linear feet of a UNT to Robbins Run (EV, CWF) via an aerial waterline crossing (Glen Union, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N: 41° 19` 41.21", Longitude: W: 77° 30` 25.30");
2. 32.0 linear feet of Lick Run (EV, CWF) via an aerial waterline crossing (Glen Union, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N: 41° 19` 00.73", Longitude: W: 77° 30` 49.27");
3. 3.0 linear feet of a UNT to Lick Run (EV, CWF) via an aerial waterline crossing (Glen Union, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N: 41° 18` 59.98", Longitude: W: 77° 30` 50.64"); and
4. 1.0 linear feet of a UNT to Lick Run (EV, CWF) via an aerial waterline crossing (Glen Union, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N: 41° 18` 29.28", Longitude: W: 77° 31` 04.42").
The project will result in 39.0 linear feet of temporary stream impacts via aerial waterline crossings all for the purpose of installing a temporary waterline for Marcellus shale development.
E4129-127. ARD Operating LLC, 33 West Third Street, Suite 300, Williamsport, PA 17701. Knispel to Hartley LP Pipeline in Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (White Pine, PA Quadrangles N: 41° 24` 56" W: -77° 11` 24°).
ARD has applied for an Individual—Joint Permit to construct, operate and maintain 4.05 miles (21,376 ft) of 8-inch diameter flex steel natural gas pipeline in Cogan House Township—Lycoming County.
A total of three (3) temporary stream and three (3) permanent stream impacts are proposed to Wendell Run (HQ-CWF), UNT to Larrys Creek (EV) and Wolf Run (EV). Project watercourse impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 3,093 SF (127 LF) of temporary stream impacts and 222 SF (9 LF) of permanent stream impacts.
A total of three (3) temporary floodway and three (3) permanent floodway impacts are proposed to Wendell Run (HQ-CWF), UNT to Larrys Creek (EV) and Wolf Run (EV). Project floodway impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 12,700 SF (0.2916 ac) of temporary floodway impacts and 900 SF (0.0207 ac) of permanent floodway impacts.
A total of three (3) temporary wetland and three (3) permanent wetland impacts are proposed. Project wetland impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 6,320 SF (0.1451 acre) of temporary wetland impacts and 474 SF (0.0109 acre) of permanent wetland impacts.
Stream Impact Table:
Resource Name Muni. Activity Chapter 93 Listed Trout Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat.
Long.Wendell Run Cogan House 8-inch pipeline & Temporary workspace HQ-CWF Wild 1,280 40 96 3 41.413545 77.196636 UNT 3 Larrys Creek Cogan House 8-inch pipeline & Temporary workspace EV None 893 47 57 3 41.418351 77.181771 Wolf Run Cogan House 8-inch pipeline & Temporary workspace EV Wild 920 40 69 3 41.422816 77.172887 TOTAL
3,093 127 222 9 Wetland Impact Table:
Resource Name Muni. Activity Chapter 93 Listed Trout Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat.
Long.Wetland 2 Cogan House 8-inch pipeline & Temporary workspace PEM; EV Wild 1,360 34 102 34 41.413582 77.196480 Wetland 3 Cogan House 8-inch pipeline & Temporary workspace PFO; EV Wild 3,600 90 270 90 41.422985 77.172646 Wetland 4 Cogan House 8-inch pipeline & Temporary workspace PEM; EV Wild 1,360 34 102 34 41.424749 77.169765 TOTAL
6,320 158 474 158 Floodway Impact Table:
Resource Name Muni. Activity Listed Trout Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp.
(LF)Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm.
(LF)Lat.
Long.Wendell Run Cogan House 8-inch pipeline & Temporary workspace Wild 4,000 40 300 3 41.413545 77.196636 UNT 3 to Larrys Creek Cogan House 8-inch pipeline & Temporary workspace None 4,700 47 300 3 41.418351 77.181771 Wolf Run Cogan House 8-inch pipeline & Temporary workspace Wild 4,000 40 300 3 41.422816 77.172887 TOTAL
12,700 127 900 9 E5329-023: JKLM Energy, LLC, 2200 Georgetown Drive, Suite 500, Sewickley, PA 15143, Homer Township, Potter County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain the SV 228 to YM-52(S) Dehy Pipeline Project, which consists of two (2) 20-inch natural gas gathering lines, one (1) 16-inch double-walled production fluid line, one (1) 20-inch fresh water line, and two (2) 6-inch electric/communications conduit. This project will result in 38.0 linear feet of impacts to a UNT to Big Moores Run (EV) and 2,400 square feet of permanent impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Forested Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary access road crossing (Ayers Hill, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N: 41° 4` 54.67", Longitude: W: 77° 58` 50.27"), all for the purpose of Marcellus shale development.
E0829-121: Appalachia Midstream, LLC, 400 IST Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY 14845, Overton Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. A 6 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 63,750 square feet (1.46 acre) of a Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (EV) (Overton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 34` 40", Longitude: -76° 35` 12");
The project is a result of a missed wetland crossing under permit E0829-069 and will result in 63,750 square feet (1.46 acre) PSS wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline with associated access roadways for Marcellus shale development in Overton Township, Bradford County. The impacts will be mitigated by 55,616 square feet (1.27 acre) of on-site plantings and 12,510 square feet (0.29 acre) at the Elk East Mitigation Area.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMITS The following parties have applied for Erosion and Sediment Control Permits for earth disturbance activities associated with either road maintenance or timber harvesting operations.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
A person wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department regional office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department regional office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate regional office water management program manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board).
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the appropriate regional office.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified regional office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, Nathan Phillips, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
ESCGP
No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UseESG0300015002
Major AmendmentSunoco Pipeline, L.P.
535 Fritztown Road
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Perry Blair Toboyne Township Woodbury Township Horse Valley Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT Horse Valley Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
Piney Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
UNTs Piney Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITSThe following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and is currently under review. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Division of Storage Tanks, P.O. Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762, within 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments may also be submitted via email to tanks@pa.gov. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The following applications have been received for 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.
SSIP Application No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Tank
TypeTank Capacity 19001 Coastal Chemical Co., LLC
107 Miller Avenue
Montgomery, PA 17752
Attn: Kevin Nero
Lycoming Montgomery Borough 8 ASTs storing petroleum products and hazardous substances 96,000
gallons total
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