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ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law; the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).
Coal Permits Issued
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
30831303 and NPDES No. PA0013511. Cumberland Contura, LLC, (158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To revise the permit for the Cumberland Mine in Wayne Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit for installation of seventeen (17) GOB ventilation boreholes. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 17, 2018. Application received November 28, 2017. Permit issued June 27, 2019.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 32830113 and NPDES No. PA0605778. Beilchick Brothers, P.O. Box 7, Heilwood, PA 15745, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Buffington Township, Indiana County, affecting 410.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Mardis Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 31, 2019. Permit issued: June 27, 2019.
Permit No. 56030106 and NPDES No. PA0249513, Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC, 550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 353 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Casselman River and unnamed tributaries to/and Elk Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes and cold-water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 12, 2019. Permit issued: June 28, 2019.
Permit No. 56753048 and NPDES No. PA0119954. Gray Mining Co., Inc., 1134 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Quemahoning and Stonycreek Townships, Somerset County, affecting 155.5 acres. Receiving stream: Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Borough Municipal Authority Stonycreek SWI. Application received: January 28, 2019. Permit issued: June 28, 2019.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
16190101. Ben Hal Mining, Inc. (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Revision to an existing bituminous mine to add blasting in Highland Township, Clarion County. Receiving streams: Four unnamed tributaries to Reed Run and Reed Run. Application received: April 29, 2019. Permit issued: June 26, 2019.
Noncoal Permits Issued
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
30120601 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252263. Fayette Coal & Coke (195 Enterprise Lane, Connellsville, PA 15425). NPDES renewal application for continued mining to an existing large noncoal surface mine, located in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 52.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Whiteley Creek, Goose Run and Little Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Carmichaels Water Authority and SW PA Water Authority are potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: January 25, 2018. Renewal application issued: June 25, 2019.
PAM313003. Shirey Farms (9590 Route 536, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). General NPDES permit renewal for stormwater discharge associated with mining activities on an existing small noncoal (Industrial Mineral), Permit No. 03080801, located in Redbank Township, Armstrong County affecting 2.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Redbank Creek. Application received: June 4, 2018. GP-104 renewal permit issued: July 1, 2019.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 52090301C2 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224791. Dingmans Ferry Stone, Inc., (P.O. Box 686, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328), renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Delaware Township, Pike County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Hornbeck's Creek. Application received: October 12, 2018. Renewal issued: June 27, 2019.
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
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
02194003. Hilltop Energy, Inc. (6978 Lindentree Road NE, Mineral City, OH 44656). Blasting activity permit for construction/demolition located in Robinson Township, Allegheny County with an expiration date of December 31, 2021. Blasting permit issued: June 24, 2019.
63194105. Wampum Hardware Company (636 Paden Road, New Galilee, PA 16141). Blasting activity permit for the construction/demolition of the Trumbull Redd Pad, located in Fallowfield Township, Washington County with an expiration date of December 31, 2019. Blasting permit issued: June 19, 2019.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 06194118. Douglas Explosives, Inc., (2052 Philipsburg Bigler Highway, Philipsburg, PA 16866), construction blasting for Berks 61 Warehouse in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County with an expiration date of December 30, 2019. Permit issued: June 24, 2019.
Permit No. 40194112. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Fairmount Township Shale Pit in Fairmount Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of July 30, 2021. Permit issued: June 26, 2019.
Permit No. 48194109. Valley Rock Solutions, LLC, (P.O. Box 246, Macungie, PA 18062), construction blasting for Lehigh Valley Flex Project in Hanover Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of June 21, 2020. Permit issued: June 26, 2019.
Permit No. 52194104. Holbert Explosives, Inc., (237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Suite A, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for Hemlock Farms in Blooming Grove Township, Pike County with an expiration date of June 20, 2021. Permit issued: June 26, 2019.
Permit No. 46194107. Valley Rock Solutions, LLC, (P.O. Box 246, Macungie, PA 18062), construction blasting for Zern Tract Retention Basin in Douglass Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of June 21, 2020. Permit issued: June 27, 2019.
Permit No. 54194103. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for New Castle Industrial in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County with an expiration date of June 25, 2020. Permit issued: June 27, 2019.
Permit No. 67194110. J Roy's, Inc., (P.O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for 670 York Haven Road in Newberry Township, York County with an expiration date of June 19, 2020. Permit issued: June 28, 2019.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E02-1786, Eastman Chemical Resins, Inc., P.O. Box 545, West Elizabeth, PA 15088, Jefferson Hills Borough, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Place and maintain fill in 40 linear feet of Tributary 39551 to the Monongahela River. For the purpose of constructing a junction box to receive flows from Tributary 39551 of the Monongahela River via a 36" concrete pipe, and stormwater runoff via a 24" concrete pipe that will permanently impact 40 linear feet of Tributary 39551 and eliminate potential impacts to surface water. Located at the Eastman Chemical Resins facility in Jefferson Hills, (Glassport PA Quadrangle, Latitude 40° 15` 56.2"; Longitude -79° 54` 17.5") in Jefferson Hills Borough, Allegheny County.
E26051-384, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 12, 825 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401, Washington Township, Fayette County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Remove the existing 20.3` wide two-span, closed spandrel arch culvert with two approximately 7` spans and 7` under clearance carrying SR 4046 over Lutz Run (WWF) with a drainage area of 2.42 square miles; construct and maintain a 48.81` long single span aluminum box culvert with an approximately 17` span and 7 ft under clearance in the same location. The project will permanently impact 80` of Lutz Run (WWF) and temporarily impact 120` of Lutz Run (WWF). No compensatory mitigation is required.
E32-523, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 10-0, 550 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, White Township, Indiana County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Construct and maintain a 156` long extension to the existing 200` long 48" reinforced concrete pipe enclosure conveying SR 286 over an unnamed tributary to McCarthy Run (CWF) with a drainage area less than 100 acres; the enclosure extension results in the permanent fill of 175` of open stream channel.
2. Remove the existing 18` by 64` concrete slab bridge having a minimum underclearance of 6.9` conveying SR 422 over McCarthy Run (CWF) with a drainage area of 2.74 square miles; construct and maintain a 23` by 75` replacement box culvert having a minimum underclearance of 8.5` in the same location.
3. Remove the existing 61` long 18" pipe conveying SR 286 over a second UNT to McCarthy Run (CWF) with a drainage area less than 100 acres and construct and maintain an 82` long 18" replacement pipe in the same location.
4. Place and maintain fill in 0.057 acre of EV PEM wetland.
5. Construct and maintain roadway associated stormwater facilities and temporarily impact 0.005 acre of EV PEM wetland and 689` of stream for the purpose of constructing these encroachments.
6. Wetland mitigation will occur via debiting of 0.057 acre of PEM wetland credit from the PennDOT District 10-0 Indiana County Wetland Bank. Stream mitigation will occur onsite.
E65052-999, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, P.O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106, Penn Township and North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Fill 746-linear feet of UNT to Brush Creek (TSF);
2. Construct and maintain a 621-linear foot relocated UNT to Brush Creek (TSF); and
3. Extend a 48" RCP enclosure 44-linear feet which conveys a UNT to Brush Creek.
For the purpose of repairing a slope failure and enclosure along the Pennsylvania Turnpike between MP 64.39 and 64.60. As part of this project, there will be 813 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 516 linear feet of temporary impacts. 1.06 acre of permanent floodway impact will occur. Mitigation is proposed in the form of a relocated watercourse on-site and various plantings and stream enhancements.
The project site is located on the Pennsylvania Turnpike between MP 64.39 and MP 64.60. (Irwin, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 20`, 56.9"; W: -79°, 41`, 14.8"; Sub-basin 19A; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Penn & North Huntingdon Townships, Westmoreland County.
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA.
E4129-123: Seneca Resources Corporation, LLC, 51 Zents Boulevard, Brookville, PA 15825, Lewis Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain the Hagerman Run Retaining Wall Project. This project was completed under Emergency Permit EP4129-18-003, and consisted of installation and repairs of an existing retaining wall. The project resulted in 190.0 linear feet of permanent stream impacts to Hagerman Run (HQ-CWF), 290.0 linear feet of temporary stream impacts to Hagerman Run (HQ-CWF), 142 square feet of permanent floodway impacts, and 2,791 square feet of temporary floodway impacts (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41° 25` 06.54", Longitude: W 77° 02` 48.12") all for the purpose of repairing a retaining wall for Marcellus shale development.
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.
Southwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
ESCGP-3 # ESX18-059-0038
Applicant Name Greylock Production, LLC
Contact Person Travis Wendel
Address 101 Heritage Run Road, Suite 1
City, State, Zip Indiana, PA 15701
County Greene
Township(s) Greene Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Frosty Run (TSF)/Frosty Run (TSF)ESCGP-3 # ESG18-059-0027
Applicant Name EQT Production Company
Contact Person Todd Klaner
Address 2400 Ansys Drive, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Greene
Township(s) Morris Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Unnamed Tribu-
taries 23801, 85726, 76293 to Browns Creek, Browns CreekESCGP-3 # ESG13-125-0091 Renewal
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Hopewell Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Brush Run (HQ-WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESX18-059-0036
Applicant Name Greylock Production, LLC
Contact Person Travis Wendel
Address 101 Heritage Run Road, Suite 1
City, State, Zip Indiana, PA 15701
County Greene
Township(s) Cumberland Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to South Branch Muddy Creek (WWF), South Branch Muddy Creek (WWF)/Muddy Creek (WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESX17-059-0011 Major Revision
Applicant Name CNX Gas Company, LLC
Contact Person Adam White
Address 1000 Consol Energy Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Greene County
Township(s) Richhill Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Owens Run (WWF), Owens Run (WWF), UNTs to Enlow Fork (TSF and WWF), and Enlow Fork (TSF)/Wheeling Creek Watershed
Secondary Receiving Water—Wheeling Creek (WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESX17-129-0004 Renewal
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) NTs to Chartiers Run (TSF) and Chartiers Run (TSF)/
Allegheny River Watershed
Secondary Receiving Water—Chartiers Run (TSF)Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCGP-3 # ESG290819005-00
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Bradford
Township(s) Monroe and Overton Twps.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Deep Hollow (HQ-MF), Satterlee Run (HQ-MF), UNT to Ladds Creek (CWF, MF)
Secondary: South Branch Towanda Creek (CWF)ESCGP-3 # ESG291219001-00
Applicant Name Seneca Resources Company, LLC
Contact Person Doug Kepler
Address 5800 Corporate Drive; Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15237
County Cameron
Township(s) Shippen Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Right Branch Cooks Run (EV, MF)
Secondary: Cooks Run (EV, MF)
ESCGP-3 # ESG290819008-00
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Jeffrey J. Deegan
Address 1720 Sycamore Road
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Bradford
Township(s) Franklin Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Carbon Run (EV, MF)
Secondary: Schrader Creek (EV, MF)ESCGP-3 # ESG295819017-00
Applicant Name Susquehanna Gathering Company 1, LLC
Contact Person Paul Corrigan
Address 1000 Noble Energy Drive, 5th Floor
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Susquehanna
Township(s) New Milford Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Deacon Brook (CWF)
Secondary: Mitchell Creek (CWF)ESCGP-3 # ESX29-115-18-0063
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Auburn Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Benninger Creek (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 & Address County Municipality Tank
Type
Tank
Capacity19-06-011 East Penn Manufacturing Company
P.O. Box 147
Lyon Station, PA 19536-0147
Attn: Mario Logozzo
Berks Richmond Township 1 AST storing sulfuric acid 25,380 gallons
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The following plans and reports were submitted under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the DEP through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Camp Morasha, Storage Tank ID # 64-51709, State Route 247, Buckingham Township, Wayne County, Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report on behalf of Camp Morasha, Inc., 1118 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230-3606, concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet Residential Statewide Health Standards.
Fast Fill, Storage Tank ID # 13-07749, 24 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive (Route 443), Lehighton Borough, Carbon County. Synergy Environmental, 15 Railroad Plaza, First Floor, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of Vista Fuels LLC, RR1, Box 58-16, Andreas, PA 18221 submitted a combined Site Characterization Report and Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline and diesel. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting the Statewide Health Standards.
Canadensis Gulf Station, Storage Tank ID # 45-16982, Route 390 & Route 447, Barrett Township, Monroe County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of W.S. Peeney, Inc., 1745 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, submitted a combined Site Characterization Report and Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting the Statewide Health Standards.
Pump N Pantry 003, Storage Tank ID # 58-13085, 493 Main Street, New Milford Borough, Susquehanna County, Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801, on behalf of Pump N Pantry Inc., 754 Grow Avenue, Montrose, PA, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline and kerosene. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Site Specific Standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Speedway 6738, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 22-15491, 5575 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17112, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, EMS Environmental, Inc., 4550 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017, on behalf of Speedway, LLC, 500 Speedway Drive, Enon, OH 45323, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Sheetz Store # 116, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 28-29531, 215 West Baltimore Street, Greencastle, PA 17225, Greencastle Borough, Franklin County, EnviroTrac, Ltd., 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086, on behalf of Sheetz, Incorporated, 351 Sheetz Way, Claysburg, PA 16625, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard and the Site-Specific Standard.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
BFS Carmichaels, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 30-23878, 375 South State Route 88, Carmichaels, PA 15320, Carmichaels Borough, Greene County. Letterle and Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Bruceton Farm Service, Inc., 116 Shannon Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508, submitted a Revised Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the site-specific standard.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Joe's Service Station, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 43-90087, 1808 Perry Highway, Springfield Township, Mercer County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 191 Howard Street, Suite 108, Franklin, PA 16323, on behalf of Joe's Service Station, 1808 Perry Highway, Volant, PA 16156, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline constituents including: benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, cumene, methyl tertiary butyl ether, naphthalene, trimethylbenzenes (1,2,4- and 1,3,5-). The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3 The DEP has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104). Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
The DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the DEP through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The DEP has received the following plans and reports:
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Former Egan Oil, Storage Tank ID # 40-28631, 871 Exeter Avenue, Exeter Borough, Luzerne County. Quad Three Group, 37 North Washington Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, on behalf of K3 Development LLC, 133 Philadelphia Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643, submitted a combined Site Characterization Report and Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The combined Site Characterization Report and Remedial Action Plan was not acceptable to meet the residential, non-use aquifer Statewide Health Standards and was disapproved by DEP on June 24, 2019.
Quinn's Café, Storage Tank ID # 35-20617, 224 Main Street, Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County. LaBella Associates, 1000 Dunham Drive, Suite B, Dunmore, PA 18512, on behalf of DK & DK LLC, 224 Main Street, Archbald, PA 18403, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet Statewide Health Standards and was approved by DEP on June 24, 2019.
Gas N Goods, Storage Tank ID # 45-12376, 5677 Hamilton South, Hamilton Township, Monroe County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Gas N Goods Inc., P.O. Box 342, Sciota, PA 18354, has submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of a combination of Site-Specific and Statewide Health Standards and was approved by DEP on June 25, 2019.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Conestoga Heating and Plumbing Supply, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 36-00875, 340 West Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, Lancaster City, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental., Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of Oak Tree Development Group, 2450 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report, concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with leaded gasoline and unleaded gasoline. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standard in soil and groundwater and was approved by the Department on June 14, 2019.
Five Gables Amoco, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 05-11046, 5869 Business 220, Bedford, PA 15522, Bedford Township, Bedford County, Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Bedford Valley Petroleum, Bedford, PA submitted a revised Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The Remedial Action Plan was not acceptable to meet the combination of Statewide Health Standards and Site-Specific Standards and was disapproved by the Department on June 21, 2019.
Sheetz No 560, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 36-34063, 1978 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325-7012, Mount Joy Township, Adams County, EnviroTrac, Ltd., 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086, on behalf of Sheetz, Inc., 5700 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602-1111 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of the Residential Statewide Health Standards and was approved by the Department on June 28, 2019.
Rutter's Farm Store No. 18, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 67-26956, 725 Arsenal Road, York, PA 17402, Springettsbury Township, York County, United Environmental Services, Inc., 1143 Long Run Road, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of CHR Corporation, 2295 Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17404 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard and the Site-Specific Standard. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet a combination of Statewide Health Standard and Site-Specific Standard and was approved by the Department on July 1, 2019.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Reed Oil, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 37-08592, U.S. Route 19 and State Highway PA 108, Harlansburg, PA 16101, Scott Township, Lawrence County. Antea Group, 10400 Blacklick Eastern Road, Suite 130, Pickerington, OH 43147, on behalf of Ashland, LLC, 500 Hercules Road, Wilmington, DE 19808, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, methyl tert-butyl ether, cumene, naphthalene, fluorene, phenanthrene, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, and 1,3,5- trimethylbenzene and site groundwater contaminated with benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, methyl tert-butyl ether, cumene, naphthalene, fluorene, phenanthrene, and dissolved lead. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by DEP on June 27, 2019.
Phoenix Quick Stop, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 61-14660, 4046 Butler Street, Clinton Township, Venango County. Cribbs & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 44, Delmont, PA 15626, on behalf of Harper Oil Company, P.O. Box 1128, Oil City, PA 16301 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylenes, Cumene, Naphthalene, MTBE, 1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5 Trimethylbenzene. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide Health Standard and was approved by DEP on June 28, 2019.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In the month of June 2019 Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987, P.L. 238, No. 43 (63 P.S. §§ 2001—2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed as follows to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth. The period of certification is 2 years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P.O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).)
Name Address Type of
CertificationAccuStar Labs 929 Mount Zion Road
Lebanon, PA 17046Laboratory
AnalysisTina Artigliere P.O. Box 4475
Reading, PA 19606Testing Fred Bainbridge 207 Linden Street
Minersville, PA 17954Testing Terry Bechtold 2460 Devlin Court
North Huntingdon, PA 15642Testing William Boni 5135 Interboro Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207Testing &
MitigationRob Bruno
Boro Environmental501 Sharp Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036Testing Randall Burgess P.O. Box 75
Perkiomenville, PA 18074Testing Carl Distenfeld 4326 Crestview Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112Laboratory
AnalysisScott Feeser P.O. Box 343
East Berlin, PA 17316Testing Thomas Hollingsworth 8020 Mine Street
Fogelsville, PA 18501Mitigation William Kail 549 McCombs Road
Venetia, PA 15367Testing Chris Kessler 950 Cape Horn Road
York, PA 17402Testing Jeremy Ling 4900 Carlisle Pike, # 277
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050Mitigation Robert Mallon P.O. Box 419
South Heights, PA 15081Mitigation Thomas Moore 421 Redgate Road
Sewickley, PA 15143Testing Denise Moran 4 Oak Lane
Williamstown, NJ 08094Testing Jonathan Musselman
Musselman Home Inspection470 Creekview Drive
Harleysville, PA 19438Testing Ronald Neugebauer, Jr.
5 Star Radon Mitigation, Inc.101 Bertley Ridge Drive
Coraopolis, PA 15108Mitigation Omega Radon 5135 Interboro Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207Mitigation Jerry Petrill 290 Forbes Trail Road
Greensburg, PA 15601Testing Gerald Petrone 152 Orchard Drive
McMurray, PA 15317Testing Eric Rode 290 South Mill Road
Milton, PA 17847Testing Troy Rudy P.O. Box 4214
Lancaster, PA 17604Testing David Sabo 353 Livingston Road
West Mifflin, PA 15122Testing Richard Sandt 1200 East Main Street, # 198
Palmyra, PA 17078Testing Michael Stender 8020 Mine Street
Fogelsville, PA 18051Mitigation Eugene Spoehr, Jr. 6301 Hilltop Drive
Brookhaven, PA 19015Testing TCS Industries, Inc. 4326 Crestview Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112Laboratory
AnalysisDale Thorson 800 Antietam Drive
Douglassville, PA 19518Testing Lawrence Transue 2305 Lone Cedar Drive
Easton, PA 18040Testing Dennis Vaughan 473 Route 402
Hawley, PA 18428Testing Roger Weaver P.O. Box 275
White Haven, PA 18661Testing David Weikel 14501 George Carter Way, # 110
Chantilly, VA 20151Testing Eric Zigga 835 Murray Street
Throop, PA 18512Mitigation
Public Meeting and Hearing Regarding a Draft NPDES Permit to Authorize the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activities to Waters of the Commonwealth Northeast Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570.826.2511.
The Department of Environmental Protection will host a public hearing regarding a revised draft National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (Permit No. PA0276120) to authorize the discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activities to waters of the Commonwealth from a biosolids processing facility to be constructed on the property located at 2100 Block of Pen Argyl Road in Pen Argyl, Northampton County, by Slate Belt Heat Recovery Center, LLC, 435 Williams Court, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21220.
The public meeting and hearing will be held on August 12, 2019, from 6 to 9:30 pm at Wind Gap Middle School, 1620 Teels Rd, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. The Department is holding the public meeting and hearing in response to requests from the public concerning stormwater discharges to surface waters from the proposed project. The purpose of the meeting will be to answer questions and receive public comment regarding the draft NPDES permit.
The draft NPDES Permit is for a new discharge of stormwater into an unnamed tributary to Little Bushkill Creek, a designated high quality cold water fishery, and Waltz Creek, a designated cold water fishery.
The Department published notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on September 29, 2018 and July 13, 2019 and solicited written comment concerning draft concentration limits to be imposed through the permit. The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing notify Colleen Connolly, Community Relations Coordinator, coconnollypa.gov. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire; however, individuals who notify the Department in advance will be given priority on the agenda.
The Department requests that attendees limit their testimony to no more than 5 minutes per person so that all individuals have the opportunity to participate. Relinquishing time to others will not be allowed. Also, the Department requests that comments stay within the scope of the meeting, particularly comments related to draft NPDES Permit No. PA0276120. Written copies of anticipated oral testimony are requested and can be submitted at the meeting.
A copy of the draft permit, fact sheet, and application can be viewed at DEP's Northeast Regional Office in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Those wishing to make an appointment to view the documents can do so between the hours of 8 a.m.—4 p.m. by calling 570-826-2511.
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact Colleen Connolly or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Proposed State Water Quality Certification
Required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, General Permit Registration and ESCGP-3
for the Hill Top PipelineSouthwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, P.E., Program Manager, 412.442.4149
WQ30052-025, Equitrans, L.P. (Applicant), 2200 Energy Drive; Canonsburg, PA 15317. Hill Top Pipeline (Project), in Cumberland Township, Greene County, in the ACOE Pittsburgh District. The proposed pipeline project starts approximately 0.1 mile south of Liveasy Road, Cumberland Township, Greene County (Masontown, PA Quadrangle N: 39° 51` 41.6"; W:-79° 56` 31.97") and ends at the future Hill Top Energy Center Power Plant approximately 0.4 mile east of Thomas Road, Cumberland Township, Greene County (Carmichaels, PA Quadrangle N: 39° 53` 33.17"; W: -79° 55` 55.17").
Equitrans will report the project to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in its annual blanket activities report, as authorized under a blanket construction certificate (FERC Docket No. CP96-532-000) dated October 20, 1998.
On March 12, 2019, Applicant requested a State water quality certification from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in this Commonwealth through compliance with State water quality standards and associated State law requirements, which are consistent with the requirements of the Clean Water Act.
In addition, the Applicant submitted a General Permit Registration Package, seeking acknowledgement from the Department, of the Applicant's use of General Permits No. 5 and 8 [GP053000219-006 and GP083000219-006], to construct and maintain several utility line stream crossings and temporary road crossings, respectively, in accordance with the Department's Chapter 105 rules and regulations.
On March 13, 2019, the Department received an application for an ESCGP-3 [File no. ESG-00-059-19-0002] after it was deemed to be complete by the Greene County Conservation District.
The Project, as proposed, includes approximately 15,400 LF long, 12" pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from the existing Equitrans, L.P. D497 transmission line to the future Hill Top Energy Center Power Plant. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 43.2 acres of earth disturbance and impacts to 385 feet of UNTs to Monongahela River (WWF), UNTs to Little Whiteley Creek (WWF), UNTs to Pegs Run (WWF) and an UNT to Glade Run (WWF), 1.10 acre of floodway, 0.04 acre of temporary PEM wetland impacts, and 0.12 acre of permanent PEM wetland impacts. Mitigation will include restoring the disturbed area back to its original condition and elevation and stabilizing the disturbed area.
The Department is proposing to issue a State water quality certification to Applicant for the Project that will require compliance with the following State water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to State law to ensure the Project does not violate applicable State water quality standards set forth in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93:
1. Discharge Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a).
2. Erosion and Sediment Control Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with the Department's Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment issued pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 102).
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits for the construction, operation and maintenance of all water obstructions and encroachments associated with the project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 673.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601.), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 105).
4. Water Quality Monitoring—The Department retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that the receiving water quality is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
5. Operation—Applicant shall at all times properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this State Water Quality Certification and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
6. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of the Department to determine compliance with this State Water Quality Certification, including all required State water quality permits and State water quality standards. A copy of this certification shall be available for inspection by the Department during such inspections of the Project.
7. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project which is affected by this State Water Quality Certification, Applicant shall serve a copy of this certification upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the Department Regional Office of such intent. Notice to the Department shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owner containing a specific date for transfer of certification responsibility, coverage, and liability between them.
8. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to the Department concerning this State Water Quality Certification shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Dana Drake, P.E., Program Manager, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
9. Reservation of Rights—The Department may suspend or revoke this State Water Quality Certification if it determines that Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this certification. The Department may require additional measures to achieve compliance with applicable law, subject to Applicant's applicable procedural and substantive rights.
10. Other Laws—Nothing in this State Water Quality Certification shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable Federal or State law or regulation.
11. Severability—The provisions of this State Water Quality Certification are severable and should any provision of this certification be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the certification shall not be affected thereby.
Prior to issuance of the final State water quality certification, the Department will consider all relevant and timely comments, suggestions or objections submitted to the Department within 30 days of this notice. Comments should be directed to Dana Drake, P.E., Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager at the above address or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD). Comments must be submitted in writing and contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions on this proposal. No comments submitted by facsimile will be accepted.
Proposed State Water Quality Certification
Required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, General Permit Registration and ESCGP-3
for the JP-40 Pipeline ReplacementSouthwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, P.E., Program Manager, 412.442.4149.
WQ65052-003, Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. (Applicant), 5000 Dominion Boulevard; Glen Allen, VA 23060. JP-40 Pipeline Replacement (Project), in Salem, Hempfield, and Penn Townships, Westmoreland County, in the ACOE Pittsburgh District. The proposed project starts at State Route 22 (Slickville, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 20`, 43.019"; W: 79°, 35`, 17.825") and ends at Gas Company Lane (Greensburg, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 24`, 1.835"; W: 79°, 33`, 17.716").
The Applicant will report the project to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in its annual blanket activities report as authorized under blanket construction certificate (FERC Docket No. CP82-537-000 dated November 3, 1982.
On June 28, 2019, Applicant requested a State water quality certification from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in this Commonwealth through compliance with State water quality standards and associated State law requirements, which are consistent with the requirements of the Clean Water Act.
In addition, the Applicant submitted a General Permit Registration Package, seeking acknowledgement from the Department, of the Applicant's use of General Permits No. 5 and 8 [GP056500219-028 and GP086500219-006], to construct and maintain several utility line stream crossings and temporary road crossings, respectively, in accordance with the Department's Chapter 105 rules and regulations.
On April 24, 2019, the Department received an application for an ESCGP-3 Permit [File No. ESG 00 129 19 002], after it was deemed to be complete by the Westmoreland Conservation District.
The Project, as proposed, includes the removal and replacement of approximately 3.9 miles of the 20-inch JP-40 (three segments) and 6-inch JP-57 pipelines, and two drip locations for the purpose of upgrading existing infrastructure to comply with Federal pipeline safety standards.
The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 46 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 772 linear feet of Beaver Run (HQ-CWF), UNTs to Beaver Run (HQ-CWF), and UNTs to Brush Creek (TSF), 2.067 acres of floodway, 0.073 acre of temporary PEM and PUB wetland impacts, and 0.234 acre of permanent PEM wetland impacts. Mitigation will include restoring the disturbed area back to its original condition and elevation and stabilizing the disturbed area.
The Department is proposing to issue a State water quality certification to Applicant for the Project that will require compliance with the following State water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to State law to ensure the Project does not violate applicable State water quality standards set forth in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93:
1. Discharge Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a).
2. Erosion and Sediment Control Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with the Department's Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment issued pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 102).
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits for the construction, operation and maintenance of all water obstructions and encroachments associated with the project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 673.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601.), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 105).
4. Water Quality Monitoring—The Department retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that the receiving water quality is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
5. Operation—Applicant shall at all times properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this State Water Quality Certification and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
6. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of the Department to determine compliance with this State Water Quality Certification, including all required State water quality permits and State water quality standards. A copy of this certification shall be available for inspection by the Department during such inspections of the Project.
7. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project which is affected by this State Water Quality Certification, Applicant shall serve a copy of this certification upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the Department Regional Office of such intent. Notice to the Department shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owner containing a specific date for transfer of certification responsibility, coverage, and liability between them.
8. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to the Department concerning this State Water Quality Certification shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Dana Drake, P.E., Program Manager, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
9. Reservation of Rights—The Department may suspend or revoke this State Water Quality Certification if it determines that Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this certification. The Department may require additional measures to achieve compliance with applicable law, subject to Applicant's applicable procedural and substantive rights.
10. Other Laws—Nothing in this State Water Quality Certification shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable Federal or State law or regulation.
11. Severability—The provisions of this State Water Quality Certification are severable and should any provision of this certification be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the certification shall not be affected thereby. Prior to issuance of the final State water quality certification, the Department will consider all relevant and timely comments, suggestions or objections submitted to the Department within 30 days of this notice. Comments should be directed to Dana Drake, P.E., Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager at the above address or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD). Comments must be submitted in writing and contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions on this proposal. No comments submitted by facsimile will be accepted.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Request for Informal Conference Allegheny Mineral Corporation, Allegheny Mineral 57 Mine, Surface Mining Application No. 37160301, Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County: Knox District Mining Office has received a request for an informal conference concerning the application for the Allegheny Mineral 57 Mine. An informal conference has been scheduled for July 30, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Moraine State Park Regional Office No. 2, 195 Park Road, Prospect, PA 16052. A brief informational overview provided by Allegheny Mineral Corporation will begin at 5:30 p.m. A copy of the application, plans, and other data concerning the permit are available at the Lawrence County Conservation District, 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101 and at the Knox District Mining Office during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Request for Comments on the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Developed for
the Little Lost Creek Subwatershed in
Juniata County, PAThe Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed TMDLs developed for a subwatershed of Little Lost Creek in Juniata County, PA. The TMDLs were established in accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included impaired stream segments in this watershed. The listings of these waterbodies were due to aquatic life impairments caused by excessive siltation and nutrients from crop-related agriculture.
Currently, there are no State or Federal instream numerical water quality criteria for siltation or phosphorus. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. The proposed TMDLs set allowable loadings of sediment and phosphorus in the impaired section of the Little Lost Creek Subwatershed. The sediment loading was allocated among cropland, hay/pasture land and streambank source sectors present in the subwatershed. The phosphorus loading was allocated among cropland, hay/pasture land, streambank and farm animal source sectors present in the subwatershed. Data used in establishing the TMDL was generated using the ''Model My Watershed'' program, which is part of Stroud Water Research Center's WikiWatershed Initiative.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment and phosphorus loadings for the subwatershed. The TMDLs and percent reductions necessary to meet the TMDLs are also identified.
Summary of TMDL Based Load Reductions in the Little Lost Creek Subwatershed POLLUTANT EXISTING LOAD
(lbs./yr.)EXISTING LOAD
(lbs./day)TMDL
(lbs./yr.)TMDL
(lbs./day)PERCENT
REDUCTION
Sediment 2,435,189 6,672 1,977,816 5,419 19% Phosphorus 5,866 16 4,685 13 20% The proposed TMDL document can be viewed at: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/watermgt/wqp/wqstandards/tmdl/LittleLostCreekTMDL.pdf.
Otherwise, a copy of the proposed TMDL may be requested by contacting Michael Morris, Water Program Specialist, Bureau of Clean Water, Department of Environmental Protection, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105, (717) 772-5670, michamorri@pa.gov.
Written comments will be accepted at the above address. Comment submissions must be postmarked within 30 days after publication of this notice in the July 13, 2019 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The Department will consider all written comments submitted within the deadline prior to submitting the final TMDL to EPA for approval.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 19-1063. Filed for public inspection July 12, 2019, 9:00 a.m.]
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