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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS 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 (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.
56851303 and NPDES No. PA0215350. RoxCOAL, Inc., (1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541). To revise the permit for the Barbara No. 1 & No. 2 Mines in Brothersvalley and Stonycreek Townships, Somerset County and related NPDES permit to install a waterline and relocate NPDES outfall 003 to new NPDES outfall 007. Surface Acres Proposed 4.1. Receiving Streams: Unnamed Tributary to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The application was considered administratively complete on January 2, 1019. Application received: May 3, 2018.
17131301 and NPDES No. PA0235504. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the Horning Run Passive Treatment in Huston Township, Clearfield County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharge. The application was considered administratively complete on January 3, 2019. Application received: May 14, 2018.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56180101 and NPDES No. PA0269492, PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface & auger mine to add an NPDES point to allow the construction of additional treatment ponds for the Schrock Run Mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 348.3 acres. Receiving streams: Schrock Run and unnamed tributary # 2 to Glades Creek classified for the following uses: cold water fishes & warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 14, 2018.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17020112 and NPDES PA0243337. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal and auger mine located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 228.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Big Run, Shimel Run, and Unnamed Tributary to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 18, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
03060103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250911. Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Burrell Township, Armstrong County, affecting 75.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Crooked Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: December 31, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 54190201. Rausch Creek Fuel, LLC, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17893), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County affecting 34.22 acres, receiving streams: West Branch Rausch Creek and East Branch Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: November 21, 2018.
Permit No. 54190202. Rausch Creek Fuel, LLC, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17893), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 15.8 acres, receiving stream: Lorberry Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 21, 2018.
Permit No. 13980201R4. Rossi Excavating Company, (10 Centtown Road, Beaver Meadows, PA 18216), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Banks Township, Carbon County affecting 18.0 acres, receiving stream: Beaver Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 26, 2018.
Permit No. 13990201R4. Rossi Excavating Company, (10 Centtown Road, Beaver Meadows, PA 18216), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Banks Township, Carbon County affecting 493.0 acres, receiving stream: Beaver Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 26, 2018.
Permit No. 54830105R7. Joe Kuperavage Coal Company, (916 Park Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County affecting 412.6 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 26, 2018.
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.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
14120302 and NPDES PA0118001. Graymont (PA) Inc. (375 Graymont Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823). Renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in Spring Township, Centre County affecting 67.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 20, 2018.
1479401 and NPDES PA0118001. Graymont (PA) Inc. (375 Graymont Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823). Renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in Spring Township, Centre County affecting 257.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 20, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 66880301C6 and NPDES No. PA0594229. H & K Group, Inc., (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Falls Township, Wyoming County affecting 94.6 acres, receiving stream: Buttermilk Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: December 24, 2018.
Permit No. 06820601C8 and NPDES No. PA0612791. Allan Myers, L.P. d/b/a Allan Myers Materials PA, Inc., (638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in New Morgan Borough, Berks County affecting 97.6 acres, receiving stream: Conestoga River, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 24, 2018.
Permit No. 13930301C7 and NPDES No. PA0595829. H & K Group, Inc., (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County affecting 14.9 acres, receiving stream: Stony Creek, classified for the following use: exceptional value waters. Application received: December 26, 2018.
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. PA0214752 (Mining Permit No. 30743705), Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, (966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541). A revision and renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Mundell Hollow Refuse Disposal Area in Dunkard Township, Greene County. Outfalls 003—005 are being deleted from the NPDES permit because they are not being constructed. Surface Acres Affected 107. Receiving stream: Unknown Tributary 41430 to Mundell Hollow, classified for the following use: WWF. Dunkard Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 2, 2012. Application received: April 22, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 41430 to Mundell Hollow
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 39° 46` 24" Long: 79° 58` 46") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.86 3.71 4.65 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.28 2.55 3.2 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 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) 0.0 - - - Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 41430 to Mundell Hollow
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 39° 46` 18" Long: -79° 58` 46") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.86 3.71 4.65 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.28 2.55 3.2 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 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) 0.0 - - - The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0597341, Mining Permit No. 11850107, Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Portage Township, Cambria County, affecting 85.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Spring Run and Trout Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: August 1, 2018.
The following treated waste water outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Spring Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 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. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Spring Run and Trout Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N 003 N 004 N 005 N
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES PA0269883 (Government Financed Construction Contract (GFCC) No. 17-18-01), Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, new NPDES permit for reclaiming abandoned mine land in Pike Township, Clearfield County affecting 16.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to the West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF. West Branch Susquehanna River Watershed TMDL. Application received: December 20, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary to the West Branch Susquehanna River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Location 001 Y TB01 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls is as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0601047 (Mining Permit No. 65840119), Derry Stone & Lime Co., Inc., NPDES permit renewal/revision for continued mining at a surface coal mine in Derry Township, Westmoreland County affecting 643.7 acres. The permit revision is to allow mining through and south of Ankney Road (T889). Receiving stream(s): UNTs to Stony Run and McGee Run classified for the following use: CWF (UNTs to Stony Run and McGee Run, Stony Run); TSF (McGee Run). Application received: August 16, 2017.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to UNT to Stony Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 022 Y Treatment Facility Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: 022 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Total Cyanide (mg/l) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to UNTs to McGee Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Stormwater Outfall 019 N Stormwater Outfall 020 N Stormwater Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 019, 020 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Total Cyanide (mg/l) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to UNTs to Stony Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 015 N Stormwater Outfall 016 N Stormwater Outfall 021 Y Stormwater Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 015, 016, 021 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Total Cyanide (mg/l) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The 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 Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900.
E46-1173. Philadelphia Country Club, 1601 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct, expand, and maintain the existing irrigation Ponds in and along Saw Mill Run at two locations for a total of 0.515 acre, and also to construct and expand Fairway 5 Pond Area by 0.108 acre.
The site is located at the Philadelphia Country Club at 1601 Spring Mill Road.
(Norristown, PA USGS map; Lat: 40.060316; Long: -75.290986).
Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E40022-817. Joel and Sally Freed, 644 West Timber Branch Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22302, in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To remove an existing dock and to construct and maintain a 550 sq. ft., pile-supported dock within the basin of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF). The project is located at Pole # 270 along Lakeside Drive (S.R. 415) (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 11"; Longitude: -76° 2` 37") in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 11"; Longitude: -76° 2` 37").
E58021-325. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Brooklyn Twp, Susquehanna County, Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a road crossing of Hop Bottom Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a pre-cast concrete arch having a span of 28-foot and an underclearance of 6-foot.
The project is located at S.R. 2055, Section 18F, Segment 0080, Offset 3618 (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 47` 36.5"; Longitude: -75° 47` 58.8"), in Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E01-327: PennDOT Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr St., Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Latimore and Huntington Townships, Adams County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To (1) place 48 sq. ft of fill within wetlands (PEM), (2) impact 551 sq. feet of wetlands (PEM) and, (3) install 2 outfalls to UNT Gardner Run (WWF, MF) impacting 45 linear feet of stream channel and 4,165 sq. feet of floodway for the purpose of improving roadway safety along SR 0015 in Latimore and Huntington Townships, Adams County (40.0708°, -77.0575). The project is associated with E67-946.
E67-946: PennDOT Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr St., Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Franklin and Carroll Townships, York County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To (1) extend an existing 42-inch diameter culvert 14 linear feet in UNT N. Branch Bermudian Creek (WWF, MF) and create 17 linear feet of stream channel upstream, (2) temporarily impact 2 linear feet of UNT N. Branch Bermudian Creek (WWF, MF) and (3) extend an existing 54-inch diameter culvert 13 linear feet in UNT Dogwood Run (CWF, MF) for the purpose of improving roadway safety along SR 0015 in Franklin and Carroll Townships, York County (40.0708°, -77.0575).
The project will permanently impact 33 linear feet of UNT N. Branch Bermudian Creek (WWF, MF) and permanently impact 26 linear feet and temporarily impact 20 liner feet of UNT Dogwood Run (CWF, MF). The project is associated with E01-327.
Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E02-1799, PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, South Fayette Township, Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Remove the existing 55` wide reinforced concrete slab bridge with a minimum underclearance of 2`-2" carrying SR 3005 over an unnamed tributary to Chartiers Creek (WWF) with a drainage area of 0.78 square mile; construct and maintain a replacement 60` long 14` by 4` precast concrete box culvert on a new alignment. Place and maintain fill in 266` of this same UNT to Chartiers Creek and construct and maintain a 236` long relocated replacement channel. In addition, place and maintain fill in 0.097 acre of PEM wetland, construct and maintain roadway associated stormwater facilities, and temporarily impact 0.029 acre of PEM wetland for the purpose of constructing these encroachments. Stream mitigation will occur onsite. Permanent wetland impacts will be mitigated through the purchase of mitigation credits from the Robinson Fork Mitigation Bank (DEP File No MB990563-003). The project site is located at the intersection of SR 3005 (Mayview Road) and SR 3006 (Boyce Road) (Bridgeville, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 19`, 8.99"; W: -80°, 7`, 5.17"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in South Fayette Township, Allegheny County.
District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E5829-140: Auburn and Springville Townships, Williams Field Services Company, LLC; 400 IST Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY, 14845; Auburn and Springville Townships, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 302 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 39` 26", Longitude: -75° 56` 51"),
2) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 503 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 39` 37", Longitude: -75° 57` 01"),
3) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,216 square feet (0.05 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 1,498 square feet (0.03 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 39` 41", Longitude: -75° 57` 03"),
4) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 109 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 03", Longitude: -75° 57` 12"),
5) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 147 lineal feet of West Branch Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 24", Longitude: -75° 57` 22"),
6) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 7,103 square feet (0.16 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 1,992 square feet (0.05 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetland (PSS) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 24", Longitude: -75° 57` 23"),
7) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 716 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 944 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 27", Longitude: -75° 57` 34"),
8) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 273 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 3,842 square feet (0.09 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 26", Longitude: -75° 58` 17"),
9) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 123 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 40` 26", Longitude: -75° 58` 17").
The natural gas gathering pipeline project consists of constructing approximately 12,596 lineal feet of 12-inch steel natural gas pipeline located in Auburn and Springville Townships, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 379 lineal feet of stream impacts, 10,308 square feet (0.24 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland, 1,992 square feet (0.05 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetland, and 6,011 square feet (0.14 acre) of palustrine forested wetland impacts to provide safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
EA36-053: Manheim Township, 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To regrade approximately 1,336 feet of Landis Run (WWF, MF) including the construction of floodplain benches on both sides of the watercourse for the purpose of reducing sediment and nutrient loading to the stream. The project is located near the intersection of Butler Road and Heatherstone Way (Latitude: 40° 04` 50" N; Longitude: 76° 16` 17" W) in Manheim Township, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
EA36-054: Manheim Township, 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To regrade approximately 1,567 feet of Bachman Run (TSF, MF), including the construction of floodplain benches on both sides of the watercourse, impacting 0.26 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands, all for the purpose of reducing sediment and nutrient loading to the stream. The project is located approximately 0.20 mile south of the intersection of Petersburg Road and Fruitville Pike (Latitude: 40° 06` 05" N; Longitude: 76° 20` 01" W) in Manheim Township, Lancaster County. No wetland loss is proposed, and replacement is not required.
EA36-055: Manheim Township, 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To regrade approximately 1,620 feet of Landis Run (WWF, MF) including the construction of floodplain benches on both sides of the watercourse, impacting 0.26 acre of palustrine scrub shrub wetlands and 0.13 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands, all for the purpose of reducing sediment and nutrient loading to the stream. The project is located approximately 0.19 mile southwest of the intersection of East Delp Road and Valleybrook Drive (Latitude: 40° 05` 18" N; Longitude: 76° 17` 23.62" W) in Manheim Township, Lancaster County. No wetland loss is proposed, and replacement is not required.
EA36-056: Columbia Borough, 308 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To 1.) construct and maintain floodplain benches along 750 feet of Shawnee Run (WWF, MF); and 2.) to install and maintain a 55.0-foot long by 4.2-foot wide wooden pedestrian bridge across Shawnee Run (WWF, MF) and its floodway, for the purposes of reducing sediment and nutrient loading and providing pedestrian access to walking trails on both sides of the stream. The project is located near the intersection of S. 5th Street and Mill Street (Latitude: 40° 01` 41" N; Longitude: 76° 29` 44" W) in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
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