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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—1396.31); 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); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). 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 such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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).
Coal Permits Issued
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 17080111 and NPDES PA0256901. Waroquier Coal Company, P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830, permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 176 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to the West Branch Susquehanna River and to the West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 22, 2020. Permit issued: February 19, 2021.
Permit No. 17080101 and NPDES PA0256692. RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Beccaria Township, Clearfield County affecting 271.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Clearfield Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 13, 2020. Permit issued: February 24, 2021.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 30793024 and NPDES Permit No. PA0117650. Beazer East, Inc., c/o Three Rivers Management, Inc., 600 River Avenue, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Permit renewal issued for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Morgan Township, Greene County, affecting 327.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to South Fork of Tenmile Creek. Application received: June 17, 2020. Renewal permit issued: February 19, 2021.
Permit No. 26060106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250988. Charles L. Swenglish & Sons Coal Company, Inc., 2 Swenglish Lane, Smithfield, PA 15478. Permit renewal issued for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Georges and Springhill Townships, Fayette County, affecting 529.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Rubles Run and unnamed tributaries to Mountain Creek. Application received: June 12, 2017. Renewal permit issued: February 19, 2021.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 53150801 and NPDES PA0269638. Spencer L. Empet, 11164 State Route 106, Kingsley, PA 18826, renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in West Brand Township, Potter County affecting 4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Little Kettle Creek classified for the following use(s): HW-CWF. Application received: August 17, 2020. Permit issued: February 24, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 36900302C11 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594784. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, renewal of an existing NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Fulton Township, Lancaster County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Octoraro Creek. Application received: October 16, 2020. Renewal issued: February 26, 2021.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 35214102. Explosive Services, Inc., 7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431, construction blasting for BHR Distribution Center in Jessup Borough, Lacka- wanna County with an expiration date of February 18, 2022. Permit issued: February 23, 2021.
Permit No. 35214001. Northeast Blasting, 403 Middle Creek Road, Honesdale, PA 18431, construction blasting for house foundation in Fell Township, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of January 22, 2022. Permit issued: February 24, 2021.
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 the applicable provisions of 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.
Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. Section 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, 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 Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing 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 any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board (717) 787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
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.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160, E-mail: ra-epww-sero@a.gov.
Permit No. E0901220-002, Milford Township, 2100 Krammes Road, Quakertown, PA 18951, Milford Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Rosenberger Road Bridge Improvement Project:
1. To remove an existing 14-foot-long, single span open bottom concrete culvert over Molasses Creek (HQ-TSF) and in its place, construct and maintain a 30-foot-long, precast concrete arch bridge resulting in 30 linear feet (1,038 square feet) of permanent watercourse impact. Included with this activity to construct and maintain an overflow culvert within the floodway resulting in 4,000 square feet (0.025 acre) of permanent of floodway impacts and 720 square feet (0.017 acre) of permanent floodplain impact which includes roadway approach reconstruction.
2. To perform grading within the floodway resulting in 7,995 square feet (0.183 acre) of permanent floodway impact.
Total overall temporary impacts to floodway and watercourse is 30,060 square feet (0.69 acre) and 17,134 square feet (0.69 acre).
This project is located on Rosenberger Road south of Umbreit Road in Milford Township, Bucks County (USGS Milford, PA, Square Quadrangle—Latitude: 40.423093 N, Longitude: 75.412541 W). Permit issued February 24, 2021.
Permit No. E1501220-026, PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, N3-3, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Tredy- ffrin Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct a total of 1,270 linear feet of 5-inch diameter plastic electrical conduit using the method of horizontal directional drill (HDD) along North Valley Road with the construction of maintenance of 285 linear feet of 5-inch plastic electrical conduit within the floodway of Valley Creek (EV, MF) resulting in 285 linear feet (119 square feet) of permanent floodway impact and 295 linear feet (1,475 square feet) of temporary floodway impact due to drilling pits and erosion & sedimentation BMP controls.
This project is located adjacent to North Valley Road, north and south of North Valley Bridge over Valley Creek in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County (USGS Valley Forge, PA, Quadrangle—Latitude: 40.065245, Longitude: 75.489980 W). Permit issued February 22, 2021.
Permit No. E5101220-026, City of Philadelphia and John Bartram Association, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a FloatLab Ring, dock (partial landing platform) and gangway within the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) and its floodway as part of the Bartram Garden's FloatLab project. Water obstruction and encroachment activities are as follows:
1. To construct and maintain a dock (partial landing platform) and gangway consisting of aluminum open grating decking in order to facilitate access to the FloatLab Ring resulting in a total of 956 square feet of permanent watercourse impact and 154.25 square feet of permanent floodway impact. This activity also includes the installation of an access ladder on the seawall.
2. To construct and maintain nine 16-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe piles by vibratory hammer and impact hammer associated with dock construction resulting in 10 square feet of permanent watercourse impact and 3 square feet of permanent floodway impact.
3. To perform grading and place riprap within the floodway of the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) and within the watercourse associated with dock construction resulting in 80 square feet of permanent watercourse impact and 187 square feet of permanent floodway impact.
4. To construct and maintain a 75-foot diameter FloatLab Ring with two access ladders resulting in 75 linear feet (4,418.25 square feet) of permanent watercourse impact.
5. To construct and maintain five drilled 36-inch mooring piles with mooring cables within the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) associated with the construction of the FloatLab Ring resulting in 28 square feet of permanent watercourse impact
6. To construct and maintain a temporary turbidity curtain during construction resulting in 24,024 square feet (0.55 acre) of temporary watercourse impact.
7. To install and maintain water and electric utility lines within the floodway and 100-year floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) associated with operations and maintenance of the dock and floatlab facility resulting in 687 square feet of permanent floodway impact, 212 square feet of temporary floodway impact, 1,317 square feet of permanent floodplain impact, and 490 square feet of temporary floodplain impact.
This project is located just north of the Bartram's Plaza and South 56th Street within the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia County (USGS PA Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.929226 N, Longitude: 75.211613 W). Permit issued February 12, 2021.
Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E4802220-021. Valley Industrial Properties, LLC, 21 E. 10th Street, Northampton, PA 18067, East Bangor Borough, Northampton County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Capital Quarry Restoration Project:
1. To fill and maintain an existing, abandoned, 10.77-acre water-filled lacustrine slate quarry pit (CWF, MF) having permanent pool depths ranging from 60-ft to 150-ft for the purpose of eliminating a safety hazard and preparing the site for potential future development.
2. To fill a 2-ft wide, 83-ft long, intermittent UNT to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) for the purpose of site grading associated with Phase # 1 of the project.
3. To fill 0.006-acre of PEM wetlands for the purpose of site grading associated with Phase # 3 of the project.
4. To fill a 1-ft wide, 73-ft long, intermittent UNT to Martins Creek (CWF, MF) for the purpose of site grading associated with Phase # 3 of the project.
The project is located on the north side of West Central Avenue (S.R. 512), approximately 0.4-mile northwest of the intersection of West Central Avenue (S.R. 512) and North Broad Street (S.R. 1035), Bangor and Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 52` 52": Longitude: -75° 11` 31") in East Bangor Borough, Northampton County.
E6402220-023. Jim Domenick, 19 Lake Watawga Way West, Gouldsboro, PA 18424. Lehigh Township, Wayne County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing dock and to construct and maintain a 12-foot long by 7`-6" wide cantilevered dock in Lake Watawga (EV, MF). The project is located at 19 Lake Watawga Way West (Tobyhanna, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 14` 12"; Longitude: -75° 26` 13") in Lehigh Township, Wayne County.
E4502220-025. Jerry Gramaglia, 11 Knights Court, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a dock in Arrowhead Lake (EV, MF) that is approximately 20-foot long by 5-feet wide. The project is located at Lot 69, Block A-100, Section 4, Lake Shore Drive (Thornhurst, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 09` 22"; Longitude: -75° 34` 07") in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E4104220-027. Verizon Pennsylvania LLC, 40 Mercer Street, New Castle, PA 16101. Aerial cable installation in Lycoming and Hepburn Townships, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.297171; Longitude -77.055868).
The permittee is authorized to construct and maintain an aerial communications cable over Lycoming Creek. Cable length over watercourse and floodway will be 1,118 feet and attached to existing poles. No earth disturbance will be required for this project. Arial impacts to water resources will be 166 square feet. No mitigation is proposed because there are no wetland or stream losses projected. This approval under Chapter 105, Section 105.12(a)(16) includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E0205220-002, Hollow Oak Land Trust, P.O. Box 741, Coraopolis, PA 15108-0741, Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Construct, operate, and maintain a 6 LF wide by 74 LF long, fiberglass pedestrian bridge over Montour Run (TSF).
2. The project will permanently impact 6 LF of Montour Run and 0.02 acre of the floodway. The project will temporarily impact 0.04 acre of floodway.
For the purposes of creating a pedestrian bridge across Montour Run to connect the Montour Trail to the Montour Woods Conservation Area trail network operated by the Hollow Oak Land Trust.
The project site is located 800 feet west of the intersection of the Montour Trail with Hassam Toad, and 200 feet south of Hassam Road (Oakdale, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 29`, 25"; W: -80°, 99`, 11"; Sub-basin 20G; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Moon Township and Robinson Township, Allegheny County.
E5605220-022, Hooversville Borough, 50 Main Street, Hooversville, PA 15936, Quemahoning Township, Somerset County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Construct, operate, and maintain a 132 square foot pump station building within the FEMA-defined floodplain of the Stonycreek River (TSF), in association with a complete water systems improvements project, which proposes to establish a waterline connection from the Conemaugh Township Municipal Authority.
The project site is located approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of Koontz Road and Sportsman Road, Hooversville, PA 15936 (Hooversville, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 10`, 19.1"; W: -78°, 54`, 32.8"; Sub-basin 18E; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County.
Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Permit No. E5829220-032, Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Temporary Freshwater Pipeline. Rush Township, Susquehanna County; ACOE, Baltimore Office.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 16-inch diameter temporary freshwater pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,958 square feet (0.05 acre) of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 45` 54", Longitude: -76° 03` 26"),
2) a 16-inch diameter temporary freshwater pipeline crossing impacting 9 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 45` 54", Longitude: -76° 03` 22"),
3) a 16-inch diameter temporary freshwater pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 9 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 45` 51", Longitude: -76° 03` 17"),
4) a 16-inch diameter temporary freshwater pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 475 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 45` 51", Longitude: -76° 03` 15"),
5) a 16-inch diameter temporary freshwater pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 4,289 square feet (0.10 acre) of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) and 3,207 square feet (0.07 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetlands (PSS) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 45` 48", Longitude: -76° 03` 07"),
6) a 16-inch diameter temporary freshwater pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 126 lineal feet of Deer Lick Creek (CWF-MF) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 45` 47", Longitude: -76° 03` 07").
The North Marcellus LRJ WP—Juser WP Temporary Water pipeline proposes to construct approximately 1.27 miles (6,725 feet) of 16-inch diameter water pipeline in Rush Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 126 lineal feet of stream impacts, 10,217 square feet (0.23 acre) of PEM wetlands, and 3,207 square feet (0.07 acre) of PSS wetlands for the purpose of providing safe reliable conveyance of freshwater for Marcellus shale well 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 Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
ESCGP-3 # ESG083320001-00—Big Run Impoundment
Applicant Name CNX Gas Co. LLC
Contact Person Sarah Weigand
Address 1000 Consol Energy Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317-6506
County Jefferson County
Townships Henderson Township and Gaskill Township
Receiving Streams and Classifications UNT to East Branch Mahoning Creek (HQ-CWF) and UNT to Stump Creek (CWF)ESCGP-3 # ESX09-005-0006—Lenape Heights Pad
Applicant Name EXCO Resources (PA), LLC
Contact Person Mr. Cary Cannon
Address 13448 State Route 422, Suite 1
City, State, Zip Kittanning, PA 16201
County Armstrong County
Township(s) Manor
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Camp-
bell Run/Crooked Creek—Allegheny River (WWF)Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
ESCGP-3 # ESG294120023-00
Applicant Name ARD Operating, LLC
Contact Person Stephen Barondeau
Address 33 West Third Street, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Plunketts Creek and Cascade
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Engle Run (EV), UNT to Engle Run (EV), Wolf Run (HQ, EV), East Branch Wallis Run (HQ, EV)
Secondary: King Run (HQ, EV), Engle Run (EV), Noon Branch (HQ, EV), Wallis Run (HQ, EV)ESCGP-3 # ESG295821003-00
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840-1567
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Auburn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT To Tusca-
rora Creek (CWF, MF)
Secondary: Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF)ESCGP-3 # ESG295821004-00
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Company, LLC
Contact Person Jayme Stotka
Address 2000 Commerce Drive
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Auburn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Riley Creek # 73531 (CWF-MF)
Secondary: Riley Creek (CWF-MF)
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 Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Contact: Richard Staron, Professional Geologist Manager.
Mohammed Taghi Soltani, 46-43779, 615 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County, Geo-Enviro Consulting & Remediation LLC, 371 Hoes Lane, Suite 200, Piscataway, NJ 08854, on behalf of S. Kaur Lower Pottsgrove Enterprises LLC, 615 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet nonresidential Statewide health standards and site-specific standards.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Schuylkill Transportation System, Storage Tank ID # 54-51479, 252 Industrial Park Road, Saint Clair, PA 17970, East Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County. United Environmental Services, P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of Schuylkill Transportation System, P.O. Box 67, Saint Clair, PA 17970, has submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The Remedial Action Plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting the Statewide health standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4705.
Contact: Greg Bowman, Environmental Group Manager.
Whipple Dam Store, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 31-60255, 3527 McAlevys Fort Road, Jackson Township, Huntingdon County. Letterle & Associates, 2022 Axemann Road, Suite 201, Bellefonte, PA 16823, on behalf of Vicere Enterprises, LLC, 11350 Nut Hatch Lane, Petersburg, PA 16669 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.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6648.
Contact: Kim Bontrager, Clerk Typist 3.
Koneski SVC STA, Storage Tank Facility ID # 24-18264, 928 Rasselas Road, Wilcox, PA 15870, Jones Township, Elk County. Core Environmental Services, Inc., 3960 William Flinn Highway, Suite 100, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Mary Smith, 928 Rasselas Road, Wilcox, PA 15870, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with benzene, ethylbenzene, cumene, MTBE, naphthalene, toluene and xylenes. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting the Statewide health standard and site-specific standard.
Sacketts Svc, Storage Tank Facility ID # 43-12987, 3140 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148, City of Hermitage, Mercer County. RAR Engineering Group, 1135 Butler Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, on behalf of Sacketts Service, 3140 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents (unleaded gasoline). The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
Brockway Cardlock, Storage Tank Facility ID # 33-90932, 2514 Route 219, Brockway, PA 15824, Snyder Township, Jefferson County. Letterle & Associates Inc., 2022 Axemann Road, Suite 201, Bellefonte, PA 16823, on behalf of Tanks Pumps & Accessories, Inc., 12475 Route 119 Highway North, Rochester Mills, PA 15771, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with benzene, ethylbenzene, cumene, MTBE, naphthalene, toluene, 1,2,4 TMB, 1,3,5, TMB and xylenes. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Penelec Bradford Office, Storage Tank Facility ID # 42-31826, 475 High Street, Bradford, PA 16701, Bradford Township, McKean County. Environmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc., 4250 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412, on behalf of First Energy Corporation, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with benzene, ethyl- benzene, cumene, MTBE, naphthalene, toluene, 1,2,4 TMB, 1,3,5, TMB and xylenes. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
UNDER ACT 32, 1989
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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 Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The DEP has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Contact: Richard Staron, Professional Geologist Manager.
Amer Airlines, US Air, Atlantic Aviation SVC, 23-43776, 23-44850 & 51-16976. Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, PA 19153, Tinicum Township, Delaware County and City of Philadelphia. Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., 1818 Market Street, Suite 3300, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on behalf of American Airlines Group, 4255 Amon Carter Boulevard, MD 4285, Fort Worth TX 76155-2664 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of residential Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on February 26, 2021.
Mervine Svc Ctr, 46-43324, 1258 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of CJD Group, LLC, 1700 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline and used motor oil. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards was approved by the DEP on February 26, 2021.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Varsity Pit Stop, Storage Tank ID # 35-08950, 438 West Drinker Street, Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County. LaBella, 1000 Dunham Drive, Suite B, Dunmore, PA 18512, on behalf of Ronald Sompel, 800 Johns Drive, Moosic, PA 18507, submitted a revised Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The revised Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on March 1, 2021.
Former Werley's Gulf Station, Storage Tank ID # 39-21260, 5204 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Synergy Environmental, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of the Daniel Kuhns, 5204 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18101, has submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The Remedial Action Plan was not acceptable to meet Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on February 29, 2021.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4705.
Contact: Cynthia Stine, Licensed Professional Geologist.
All American Truck Stop, Storage Tank Facility ID # 05-07847, 167 Post House Road, East Providence Township, Bedford County. Keystone Environmental Health and Safety Services, Inc., LLC, 1111 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Bedford County Oil Company, 167 Post House Road, Breezewood, PA 15533 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet a combination of the Statewide health standard and the site-specific standard and was approved by DEP on February 25, 2021.
Contact: Michael Stefanic, L.P.G.
Hutter's Store, Storage Tank Facility ID # 38-60245, 1041 Maple Street, Lebanon, PA 17046-3442, Lebanon City, Lebanon County. EnviroTrac, Ltd., 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 16365, on behalf of Mahi Enterprises, 1041 Maple Street, Lebanon, PA 17046-6442, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of Soil and Groundwater contaminated with Petroleum Compounds. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet the Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on February 25, 2021.
Contact: Cherie Campbell, Soil Scientist.
Sunoco Marietta Avenue, Storage Tank Facility ID # 36-20447, 2141 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603-2207, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Liberty Environmental, Inc., 505 Penn Street, Suite 400, Reading, PA 19601, on behalf of Shahmeer Hissan, Inc., 6025 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet the Site-Specific Standard and was approved by DEP on March 5, 2021.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6648.
Contact: Kim Bontrager, Clerk Typist 3.
Koneski SVC Sta, Storage Tank Facility ID # 24-18264, 928 Rasselas Road, Wilcox, PA 15870, Jones Township, Elk County. Core Environmental Services, Inc., 3960 William Flinn Highway, Suite 100, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Mary Smith, 928 Rasselas Road, Wilcox, PA 15870, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with benzene, ethylbenzene, cumene, MTBE, naphthalene, toluene and xylenes. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet the Site-Specific and Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on February 26, 2021.
Sacketts Svc, Storage Tank Facility ID # 43-12987, 3140 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148, City of Hermitage, Mercer County. RAR Engineering Group, 1135 Butler Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, on behalf of Sacketts Service, 3140 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents (unleaded gasoline). The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of the Site-Specific Standard and was approved by DEP on February 26, 2021.
Brockway Cardlock, Storage Tank Facility ID # 33-90932, 2514 Route 219, Brockway, PA 15824, Snyder Township, Jefferson County. Letterle & Associates Inc., 2022 Axemann Road, Suite 201, Bellefonte, PA 16823, on behalf of Tanks Pumps & Accessories, Inc., 12475 Route 119 Highway North, Rochester Mills, PA 15771, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with benzene, ethylbenzene, cumene, MTBE, naphthalene, toluene, 1,2,4 TMB, 1,3,5, TMB and xylenes. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standard and was approved by DEP on February 26, 2021.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT
MUNICIPAL WASTE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FINAL REPORT The following notice(s) is placed through the Department of Environmental Protection as required by 25 Pa. Code § 271.505.
Final report(s) on the effectiveness of a demonstration project received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Permit Application No. 101713. Pioneer Aggregates, Inc., 220 S. River Street, Plains, PA 18705, Fell Township, Lackawanna County. Pioneer Aggregates has submitted a final report detailing the results of their municipal waste demonstration project for the use of construction and demolition (C/D) fines mixed with Portland Cement for mine reclamation. Pioneer Aggregates intends to use the results of the demonstration project to seek approval of a Statewide Beneficial Use General Permit for the long-term use of the C/D fine Portland Cement mixture for mine reclamation at the Simpson Quarry site and other abandoned pre-Act coal and non-coal mining sites and for other construction activities. The final report is available for review on the Department's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/Northeast-Regional-Office/Community%20Information/Pages/Pioneer-Aggregates.aspx.
Comments concerning the final report should be directed to Roger Bellas, Regional Waste Management Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice.
RADIATION PROTECTION
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania.
In the month of February 2021, 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 below to perform radon related activities in Pennsylvania. The period of certification is two years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania 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 Certification Armored Home Inspections 1451 N Hanover Street
Pottstown, PA 19464Test Firm Bancroft, Jason P.O. Box 261
Gilbertsville, PA 19525Test Ind Burgess, Randall P.O. Box 75
Perkiomenville, PA 18074Test Ind Carney Jr., James P.O. Box 595
Horsham, PA 19044Test Ind Catanzareti, Bernard 1177 Dewalt Drive
Easton, PA 18040Test Ind Connor 1421 Clarkview Road, # 100
Baltimore, MD 21209Test Firm Cowan, David 1735 Old Plains Road
Pennsburg, PA 18073Test Ind Eichenlaub, Bruce 535 Derr Hill Road
Lock Haven, PA 17745Test Ind Golubosky, Lindsey 681 E Watson Street
Bedford, PA 15522Test Ind JCN Radon Services 613 Zimmermans Hollow Road
Sunbury, PA 17801Mit Firm Kerrigan, John 100 Old Kennett Square
Wilmington, DE 19807Test Ind Lavigne, Ronald 1403 Main Street
Shoemakersville, PA 19555Test Ind, Mit Ind Muller, Paul 156 Ridge Avenue
Freedom, PA 15042Mit Ind Niles, Curtis 1451 N Hanover Street
Pottstown, PA 19464Test Ind O'Connor, John 1270 Keysville Road South
Kaymer, MD 21757Test Ind Olinchak, Gary 512 Smiley Street
Crum Lynne, PA 19022Mit Ind Peach Inspections, Inc. P.O. Box 70
Wagontown, PA 19376Test Firm Pillar To Post Home Inspectors 1689 Crown Avenue, Suite 6B
Lancaster, PA 17601Test Firm Precision Inspections and Radon Solutions 4900 Carlisle Pike, #277
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050Mit Firm Pro-Lab 1675 N Commerce Parkway
Weston, FL 33326Test Lab Quealy, Kevin 1535 W Pearson Street, Unit 1E
Chicago, IL 60642Test Ind RHIS, Inc. 100 Old Kennett Square
Wilmington, DE 19807Test Firm Ritko, Chris 1208 Rebecca Drive
Johnstown, PA 15902Test Ind Robinson, Steven P.O. Box 70
Wagontown, PA 19376Test Ind Scheer, Gregory 474 McCollum Road
Montrose, PA 18801Test Ind, Mit Ind Shirley, Alan 550 S Mountain Road, Apt 4
Dillsburg, PA 17019Test Ind Spotlight Home Inspection LLC P.O. Box 75
Perkiomenville, PA 18074Test Firm Wentz, Brian 6235 Warren Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17112Test Ind
WATER PROGRAMS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, TRI-COUNTY LANDFILL, INC., NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION PA0263664, LIBERTY & PINE TOWNSHIPS, MERCER COUNTY
Tri-County Landfill NPDES Permit Application Virtual Hearing.
Northeast Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
The DEP's Northwest Region Office has received a request for a public hearing concerning Tri-County Landfill, Inc.'s NPDES permit application for industrial waste discharges, with anticipated construction of a leachate treatment plant to treat leachate generated from the re-opening of the existing closed municipal waste landfill called Tri-County Landfill in Liberty and Pine Township, Mercer County. In accordance with Governor Tom Wolf's emergency disaster declaration and based on advice from the Department of Health regarding the mitigation of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the DEP has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, April 15, 2021 beginning at 6:00 PM. The hearing will end at 9:00 PM or earlier if no additional commenters are present.
The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated Industrial Waste. The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributaries to Black Run, is in State Water Plan watershed 20-C and is classified for Cold Water Fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies. In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions: WQBELs Below Quantitation Limits, Chemical Additives, Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls and Landfill Leachate Discharge.
Individuals who wish to observe or present testimony at the informal conference must contact Tom Decker at 814-573-3709 or thomadecke@pa.gov a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Testimony will be limited to three minutes. DEP asks that each organization designate one speaker per group and reminds those presenting that time may not be shared or relinquished to others. Individuals providing testimony are requested to submit a written copy of their verbal testimony by e-mail to RA-EPNPDES_NWRO@pa.gov after providing testimony at the hearing.
The WebEx information for the virtual public hearing will be available through the Public Participation tab on DEP's website at www.dep.pa.gov (select ''Public Participation''). Individuals who register for the event will receive the link and instructions on how to join via email. Video demonstrations and screen sharing by witnesses will not be permitted.
Individuals wishing to attend who require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact Tom Decker. The Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service is available by calling 1.800.654,5984 (TTD users) or 1.800.654.5988 (voice users) and request that the call be relayed to Tom Decker at the previously listed number.
WATER PROGRAMS
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 Regional Permit Coordination Office as noted before the 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.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton 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.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND DRAFT STATE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION FOR A FERC REGULATED PIPELINE PROJECT
Proposed State Water Quality Certification Required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection Pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the East 300 Upgrade Project-Compressor Station 321.
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
WQ5883220-001, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC, 1001 Louisiana Street, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77002, East 300 Upgrade Project, in Clifford Township, Susquehanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. The proposed project is located at 124 Tennessee Gas Road (Latitude: 41.7119°; Longitude: -75.5996°).
On June 30, 2020, Applicant filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 717f) seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate its Project (FERC Docket No. CP20-493-000). The FERC Environmental Assessment for the Project, which was issued on February 2, 2021, may be viewed on FERC's website at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Docket Search; CP20-493-000).
September 30, 2020, Applicant requested a state water quality certification (SWQC) from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), 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 Pennsylvania consistent with the requirements of State law and the Clean Water Act.
Project activities in Pennsylvania consist of the modification to existing Compressor Station 321 in Susquehanna County. An existing building will be expanded to accommodate a new compressor unit and auxiliary facilities. The proposed modifications require installation of underground piping and modifications to the existing stormwater management system. The Project will require approximately 27 acres of earth disturbance and impacts to approximately 0.047 acre of an isolated PEM wetland.
PADEP, by this notice, is proposing to issue a SWQC to Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC for the East 300 Upgrade Project. PADEP is proposing to certify that construction, operation and maintenance of the East 300 Upgrade Project complies with the applicable provisions of sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317). The PADEP is proposing to further certify that the construction, operation and maintenance of the East 300 Upgrade Project complies with Pennsylvania water quality standards and will maintain and protect applicable Commonwealth water quality standards provided that the construction, operation and maintenance of the project complies with the following PADEP water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to Pennsylvania law:
1. Discharge of Hydrostatic Test Water—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit(s) for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a (relating to NPDES permitting, monitoring and compliance), and all other applicable regulations.
2. Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management—All projects proposing earth disturbance must implement best management practices (BMPs) to protect and maintain water quality pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control), and all other applicable regulations. Applicant shall obtain and comply with an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit(s) for earth disturbance associated with the Project as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 102.5.
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit(s) for the construction, operation and maintenance of all stream and wetland crossings associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 106 (relating to floodplain management), and all other applicable regulations.
4. Other Water Quality Requirements—Applicant shall obtain any other permits, authorizations or approvals required to construct, operate, and maintain the Project from any interstate or international agency as required by an interstate compact or international agreement that has established water quality standards applicable to surface waters of this Commonwealth, including wetlands.
5. Water Quality Monitoring—PADEP retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that water quality in the receiving waters associated with the Project is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
6. Operation—At all times, Applicant shall properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this SWQC 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.
7. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of PADEP or the delegated County Conservation District to determine compliance with this SWQC, including all permits, authorizations or approvals issued to ensure the project shall maintain and protect state water quality standards as required by this SWQC. Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC to an authorized representative conducting an inspection of the Project.
8. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project or any portion(s) thereof, Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC and copies of any permits, authorizations or approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC 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 appropriate PADEP Office of such intent. Notice to PADEP shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owners containing a specific date for transfer of responsibility, coverage, and liability under the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC. The new owner shall submit to PADEP a new application form for the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals required to comply with the SWQC signed by the new owner.
9. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to PADEP concerning this SWQC shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Domenic Rocco, PE, Director, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
10. Reservation of Rights—PADEP may modify, suspend or revoke this SWQC if (i) PADEP becomes aware of new facts about the Project that warrant such action; or (ii) PADEP determines that Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this SWQC. PADEP may require additional measures to achieve compliance with any applicable law or regulation.
11. Other Laws—Nothing in this SWQC shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or to relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
12. Severability—The provisions of this SWQC are severable and should any provision of this SWQC be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the SWQC shall not be affected thereby.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
GP055883220-035. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC, 1001 Louisiana Street, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77002, East 300 Upgrade Project in Clifford Township, Susquehanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
The Project includes the construction and maintenance of an 8-inch diameter compressor casing blow down pipe and a 12-inch diameter suction blow down pipe, across an isolated wetland, temporarily impacting approximately 0.047-acre of the PEM wetlands. The proposed project is located at the Tennessee Gas Compressor Station 321 site at 124 Tennessee Gas Road (Latitude: 41.7119°; Longitude: -75.5996°).
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for Erosion and Sediment Control Permits for earth disturbance associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Applications received under sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
ESG835820001-00. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) provides notice of receipt of an application for a Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment Operations or Transmission Facilities. The application is currently under technical review for the East 300 Upgrade Project, which will consist of upgrades to an existing compressor station site. The project is located in Clifford Township, Susque- hanna County.
This authorization is required for earth disturbance activities associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing or treatment operations or transmission facilities when earth disturbance is five acres or greater. Review of this application is being coordinated among the Department and the associated county conservation districts.
The application under review is as follows:
Permit No. Applicant Name & Address: Counties: DEP Office: ESG835820001-00 Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC
1001 Louisiana Street
Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77002Susquehanna County Regional Permit
Coordination Office
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS, STATE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL A person wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the program manager from the appropriate Department office will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, 21400 U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER PROGRAMS
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMITS The following parties have applied for Erosion and Sediment Control Permits for earth disturbance associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
A person wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the program manager from the appropriate Department office will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, 21400 U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the appropriate Department office.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Southeast Regional Office: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, John Hohenstein, PE, Program Manager, 484-250-5900.
ESG010019001 A-1. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) provides notice of receipt of an application for a Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment Operations or Transmission Facilities. The application is currently under technical review for Adelphia Gateway Project—Phase 1 Major Permit Amendment.
The Adelphia Gateway Pipeline is an 84-mile pipeline that runs from Martins Creek to Marcus Hook. Revisions to the following sites are included in this Amendment: Quakertown Compressor Station, Skippack Meter Station, Cromby Blowdown, Mainline Valve 2, Chester Creek Blowdown, Transco Meter Station, and Marcus Hook Compressor Station. Site revisions are highlighted as follows:
Quakertown Compressor Station: Proposed impervious coverage increased from 0.326 AC to 0.390 AC (+0.064 AC) due to addition of several equipment buildings and concrete pads. The footprint of the PCSM BMP was revised due to conflict with proposed equipment buildings. The limit of disturbance (LOD) increased from 4.15 AC to 6.93 AC (+2.78 AC) due to additional and revised temporary workspaces adjacent to the Quakertown Compressor Station.
Skippack Pike Meter Station: The LOD increased from 0.267 AC to 0.365 AC (+0.098 AC). The LOD was increased to extend the driveway access to Skippack Pike. The entire LOD will be restored to existing conditions.
Schulkyill River Blowdown: The LOD increased from 0.931 AC to 1.454 AC (+0.523 AC). The LOD was increased to shift the access along the existing Schulykill River Trail, from Cromby Blowdown to the valve site. The entire LOD will be restored to existing conditions.
Cromby Blowdown: The LOD increased from 0.137 AC to 0.385 AC (+0.248 AC). The LOD was increased to extend for site access along a stabilized gravel drive. The entire LOD will be restored to existing conditions.
French Creek Blowdown: The LOD was increased from 0.588 AC to 0.640 AC (+0.052 ac). The LOD was decreased to provide site access from a driveway off the cul-de-sac of Powder Mill Drive. The entire LOD will be restored to existing conditions.
Main Line Valve 2: The LOD increased from 0.084 AC to 0.117 AC (+0.033 AC). The LOD was increased to extend the site for access. The entire LOD will be restored to existing conditions.
Chester Creek Blowdown: The LOD increased from 0.094 AC to 0.526 AC (+0.432 AC). The LOD was increased to extend the site access along a stabilized gravel drive. The entire LOD will be restored to existing conditions.
Transco Meter Station: Proposed impervious coverage increased from 0.10 AC to 0.15 AC (+0.05 AC) due to addition of several equipment buildings and concrete pads. The footprint of the PCSM BMP was revised due to conflict with proposed equipment buildings. The LOD increased from 0.859 AC to 1.088 AC (+0.229 AC) due to the realignment of the outfall pipe and additional workspace required for the tap from Ridge Rd and along Fed Ex Dr.
Marcus Hook Compressor Station: Proposed impervious coverage increased from 1.16 AC to 1.22 AC (+0.06 AC) due to addition of several equipment buildings and concrete pads. The limit of disturbance (LOD) increased from 6.24 AC to 6.34 AC (+0.10 AC) due to the replacement of curbing along Ridge Road.
This authorization is required for earth disturbance activities associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing or treatment operations or transmission facilities when earth disturbance is five acres or greater. Review of this application is being coordinated among the Department and the associated county conservation districts.
The application under review is as follows:
Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Counties DEP Office ESG010019001 A-1 Amendment Adelphia Gateway, LLC 1415 Wyckoff Road
Wall, NJ 07719Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Southeast
Regional OfficeMore detailed information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project is available in the Department's Southeast Regional Office at 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401 and available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines). Contact the Department's Southeast Regional Office File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5900 to request a file review.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
TMDL
REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Plum Creek Subwatershed in Blair County.
Central Office: Bureau of Clean Water, P.O. Box 8774, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774.
The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed ''TMDLs'' developed for the Plum Creek Subwatershed in Blair County under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included stream segments impaired for aquatic life in the watershed. The impairments addressed by this document were caused by excessive siltation due to agriculture.
There currently are no State or Federal in-stream numerical water quality criteria for sediment. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. The proposed TMDL document sets allowable loading of sediment in the Plum Creek Subwatershed. The ''TMDLs'' included allocations for nonpoint sources, reserves for future point sources, as well as margin of safety factors. Nonpoint source load allocations were made for cropland, hay/pasture land, and streambank source sectors present in the watershed. Data used in establishing the TMDL were primarily generated using a water quality analysis model (Model My Watershed) made available through the Stroud Water Research Center.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings within the watershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under annual average conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL''—Based Load Reductions (expressed as annual averages) in the
Plum Creek SubwatershedWatershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/yr)''TMDL''
(lbs/yr)%
ReductionPlum Creek Sediment 4,376,856 1,397,496 68 The following table shows the estimated current sediment loading within the watershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under 99th percentile daily loading conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL''—Based Load Reductions (expressed as 99th percentile daily loading) in the
Plum Creek SubwatershedWatershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/d)TMDL
(lbs/d)
%
Reduction
Plum Creek Sediment 183,371 49,336 73 The proposed TMDL document can be viewed at http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/watermgt/wqp/wqstandards/tmdl/PlumCreekSedimentTMDL.pdf.
Otherwise, copies of the proposed TMDL document or supporting information may be requested by emailing Michael Morris at michamorri@pa.gov.
Written/typed comments will be accepted at the above email address. Comment submissions must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice in the March 13, 2021 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The Department will consider all written/typed comments submitted within the deadline prior to submitting the final TMDL to EPA for approval. To ensure timely receipt of comments given the office closure and work from home order, please do not mail hard copies of comments. Rather please submit them by email at michamorri@pa.gov. If comments cannot be emailed, please call Michael Morris at 717.772.5670 to request another method of comment submission.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-381. Filed for public inspection March 12, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]
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