[28 Pa.B. 1251]
[Continued from previous Web Page] 28-03007: Phil Oberholzer's Garage (1857 Clay Hill Road, Greencastle, PA 17225) issued February 19, 1998, for the construction of the aluminum melting furnace controlled by an afterburner in Antrim Township, Franklin County.
28-304-020C: T. B. Woods, Inc. (440 North Fifth Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201) issued February 19, 1998, for the reactivation of the 30-ton channel induction furnace in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County.
38-318-015B: Aluminum Company of America (3000 State Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042) issued February 19, 1998, for the modification of no. 95 aluminum coil/foil coating line controlled by a catalytic incinerator in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.
38-318-033A: Supreme Mid-Atlantic Corp. (P. O. Box 779, Jonestown, PA 17038) issued February 17, 1998, for the installation of line no. 2A undercoat paint area, area C mezzanine paint area, and line no. 6 paint area at their Plant No. 1 in Union Township, Lebanon County.
05-302-013: Blue Triangle Hardwoods, Inc. (P. O. Box 249, Everett, PA 15537) issued on February 13, 1998, for the construction of a wood fired, fluidized bed boiler controlled by a mechanical collector in West Providence Township, Bedford County.
36-03027: Acorn Press, Inc. (P. O. Box 5319, Lancaster, PA 17601) issued on February 12, 1998, for the construction of seven sheetfed nonheatset presses in Manheim Township, Lancaster County.
36-304-092: Donsco, Inc. (P. O. Box 2001, Wrightsville, PA 17368-0400) issued on February 10, 1998, for the modification of the molding, shakeout and finishing operations at their Mt. Joy Foundry in Mt. Joy, Lancaster County.
36-317-083A: M & M/Mars, Inc. (295 Brown Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022) issued on February 11, 1998, for the installation of a dry milk process system in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County.
Northwest Regional Office, Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6940.
PA-25-066A: Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Co. (P. O. Box 619) issued February 13, 1998, for the installation of scrubbers on the 5,000 ton press in Erie, Erie County.
PA-25-066B: Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Co. (P. O. Box 619) issued February 13, 1998, for the installation of scrubbers on the 8,000 ton press in Erie, Erie County.
Minor Modification of Plan Approvals issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and regulations to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southwest Regional Office, Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4174.
PA-04-483B: Interforest Corporation (119 AID Drive, P. O. Box 444, Darlington, PA 16115) received February 3, 1998, to modify Plan Approval Application 04-483A at Penn-Beaver Veneers Corp. in Darlington Township, Beaver County.
MINING
APPROVALS TO CONDUCT COAL AND NONCOAL ACTIVITIES 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 (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 request for 401 water quality certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
Ebensburg District Office, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.
Coal Permits Issued
11970105. R.J.C. Kohl, Inc. (P. O. Box 299, Nicktown, PA 15762), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip mine in West Carroll and Susquehanna Townships, Cambria County, affecting 41.0 acres, receiving stream unnamed tributaries to Fox Run and Fox Run. Application received July 23, 1997; permit issued February 19, 1998.
Greensburg District Office, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601.
65930105T. Urey Coal Company (222 Forest Ridge Road, Indiana, PA 15701). Transfer of permit currently issued to J & P Fuel Company for a bituminous surface/auger mine located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 137.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Brush Run, to Brush Run. Application received: August 11, 1997. Transfer issued: February 17, 1998.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
17910129. Beth Contracting, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 208-C, Glen Campbell, PA 15742), revisions to an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a change in permit acreage from 87.0 to 90.3 acres, and a stream encroachment on unnamed tributary no. 1 to Little Muddy Run. The variance begins at the confluence with tributary no. 2 thence continues upstream in a northeasterly direction for a distance of 1,000 feet, Gulich Township, Clearfield County. Application received October 6, 1997, permit issued February 9, 1998.
17753050. River Hill Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine-tipple refuse disposal permit for a change in permit acreage from 715.8 to 727.6 acres and a variance to conduct surface mining activities within 100 feet of an unnamed tributary to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River downstream from its confluence with Mosquito Creek, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. Application received November 7, 1997, permit issued February 11, 1998.
17920108. Waroquier Coal Company (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine permit for a change in permit acreage from 51.9 to 60.2 acres, Penn Township, Clearfield County, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Kratzer Run to Kratzer Run to Anderson Creek to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application received June 25, 1997, permit issued February 11, 1998.
17970110. Al Hamilton Contracting Co. (R. R. 1, Box 87, Woodland, PA 16881), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine-auger permit in Bell Township, Clearfield County affecting 256 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary no. 3 to Bell Run. Application received June 17, 1997, permit issued February 9, 1998.
17970106. Forcey Coal, Inc. (P. O. Box 225, Madera, PA 16661), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine permit in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 119.9 acres, receiving streams: Big Run to Moshannon Creek; Moshannon Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received April 30, 1997, permit issued February 11, 1998.
Pottsville District Office, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454.
Noncoal Permits Issued
7775SM8A3C4. John T. Dyer Quarry (Box 188, Birdsboro, PA 19508), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0595748 in Robeson Township, Berks County, receiving stream Indian Corn Creek and Seidel Creek. Renewal issued February 20, 1998.
Ebensburg District Office, 437 South Center Street, P. O. Box 625, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625.
No Cost Government Contracts Issued
32-97-02. ACV Power Corporation (403 Main Street, P. O. Box 402, Emlenton, PA 16373). No Cost Government Financed Reclamation Contract involves the removal of approximately 800,000 tons of refuse and the reclamation of 39.4 acres, receiving stream Yellow Creek to Conemaugh River. Application received January 12, 1998, contract issued February 18, 1998.
Hawk Run District Office, P. O. Box 209, Hawk Run, PA 16840.
Small Industrial Mineral Authorizations Granted
08970805. Duane Scott, Jr. (R. R. 2, Box 229B, Towanda, PA 18848), commencement, operation and restoration of a small industrial mineral (bluestone) permit in Asylum Township, Bradford County, affecting 2 acres, unnamed tributary to Durell Creek. Application received March 21, 1997, authorization granted February 5, 1998.
ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SECTION 401: FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
ENCROACHMENTS The Department of Environmental Protection (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 (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Persons aggrieved by this action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action 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.
Actions on applications filed 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 sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402) and notice of final action for certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description.)
Southeast Regional Office, Program Manager, Water Management Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
E15-555. Encroachment Permit. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 200 Radnor-Chester Road, St. Davids, PA 19087. To remove an existing dilapidated two-span bridge and to construct and maintain at the same location a single span, 90-foot long bridge, having an average underclearance of approximately 9.75 feet, which will carry SR 0841 across Big Elk Creek and the adjacent 100 year floodway (HQ-TSF-MF). Roadway approaches to the bridge will be improved for a distance of 600 feet to the north and 500 feet to the south. The site is located approximately 5,000 feet north of the intersection of SR 0841 and SR 0472 (Bayview, MD-PA Quadrangle, N: 20.25 inches; W: 0.2 inch) in Elk Township, Chester County. A temporary stream crossing and cofferdams will be constructed to facilitate abutment reconstruction.
Northcentral Region, Water Management--Soils and Waterways, F. Alan Sever, Chief, 208 West Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
E14-312. Encroachment. Larry M. McCloskey and Gloria J. Ferguson, Box 94, Dell St., Milesburg, PA 16853. To construct, operate and maintain a water intake structure in the channel of an unnamed tributary to Wallace Run to supply water for an off stream pond. The construction work shall consist of installing a 4-inch diameter plastic pipe in the channel. The project is located along the eastern right of way of SR 0144 approximately 4,000 feet north of the intersection of SR 4007 and SR 0144 (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 19.6 inches; W: 13.5 inches) in Boggs Township, Centre County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E41-411. Encroachment. Hepburn Township Supervisors, 4350 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701. To remove a gravel bar and miscellaneous debris in order to divert approximately 850 feet of Mill Creek from its current bed into the original stream channel. The project is located near the Hepburn Township maintenance building off SR 973 approximately 2 miles northeast of the intersection of SR 973 and US Rt. 15 (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle N: 11.2 inches; W: 6.0 inches) in Hepburn Township, Lycoming County. Estimated stream disturbance is 850 feet of waterway with no wetland impact; stream classification is stocked trout fishery.
E53-306. Encroachment. Jack L. Ripley, R. R. 1, Box 201AC, Coudersport, PA 16915. To construct and maintain a 30-foot long, 48-inch diameter corrugated metal culvert with concrete block endwall in North Hollow Creek located approximately 1.5 miles northbound on North Hollow Road from its intersection with SR 0006 (Sweden, PA Quadrangle N: 7.0 inches; W: 9.0 inches) in Eulalia Township, Potter County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E55-153. Encroachment. Pa. Dept. of Transportation, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754. To repair, operate and maintain a single span bridge that carries SR 1010 Segment-Offset 0040/1625 across an unnamed tributary to Penns Creek. The repair work shall consist of providing bridge and wingwall footing scour protection by installing an 8-inch thick grout mattress in the streambed. The project is located along the southern right-of-way of SR 0204 approximately 2,000 feet south of the intersection of SR 0204 and SR 1010 (Freeburg, PA Quadrangle N: 13.1 inches; W: 0.1 inch) in Penn Township, Snyder County. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
Southwest Regional Office, Soils and Waterways Section, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E65-677. Encroachment. Dr. Peter Gabriel, 8 Adams Lane, Uniontown, PA 15401. To place and maintain fill in 0.42 acre of wetlands (PEM) for the purpose of commercial development located between S. R. 0070 and Finley Road (Donora, PA Quadrangle N: 2.5 inches; W: 12.0 inches) in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. The permit applicant has met the wetland replacement requirements by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project.
E65-680. Encroachment. Davison Sand and Gravel Company, 400 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068. To construct and maintain an aerial crossing consisting of a belt conveyor over Pucketa Creek (TSF) located at the existing Lower Burrell facility of Davison Sand and Gravel Company (New Kensington West, PA Quadrangle N: 9.2 inches; W: 1.7 inches) in the City of Lower Burrell/Plum Borough in Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) Small Projects. This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, 400 Market Street, 6th Floor, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554, (717) 787-8568.
D36-029EA. Environmental Assessment. Manheim Township Parks and Recreation Department (1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601). To remove the partially breached Eden Paper Mill Dam for the purpose of restoring the Conestoga River (WWF) to a free flowing condition. The dam is located approximately 600 feet upstream of State Route 23 where it crosses the Conestoga River (Lancaster, PA Quadrangle N: 14.35 inches; W: 1.40 inches) in Manheim and East Lampeter Townships, Lancaster County.
SPECIAL NOTICES
DRAFT PENNSYLVANIA STREAMSIDE BUFFER PLAN AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW Pennsylvanians have developed a draft plan to voluntarily restore and conserve buffers along waterways throughout this Commonwealth. This initiative expands the effort begun under the Chesapeake Bay Program.
According to a 1996 Adoption Statement, the Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions are to develop plans by June 30, 1998, to restore and conserve riparian (streamside) forest buffer along 2,010 miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline and tributaries by the year 2010. Beginning in May of 1997, the Commonwealth convened a series of technical advisory committees to help develop Pennsylvania's plan. This initiative is Statewide and voluntary. Two draft reports comprising this plan have been completed and are available for public review and comment. They are:
* Pennsylvania Riparian Buffer Initiative Implementation Plan--Report of the Technical Advisory Committees--a comprehensive 166-page report resulting from the technical advisory committee meetings (DEP Publication No. 3940-BK-DEP2215); and
* Pennsylvania Stream ReLeaf--A Plan for Restoring and Conserving Buffers Along Pennsylvania Streams--this is a 46-page summary of the above report (DEP Publication No. 3940-BK-DEP2216).
Copies are being distributed to technical advisory committee members, watershed groups, agricultural groups, county conservation districts, various governmental advisory boards and councils, county planning commissions and land trusts. Additional copies are available through the Bureau of Watershed Conservation, P. O. Box 8555, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8555, attention: Patricia Pingel, (717) 787-5259. Comments on the draft reports will be accepted through April 3.
Public Hearing
102/NPDES/Stormwater Construction Activities The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) Water Management Program will be holding a fact finding hearing on the following Stormwater NPDES permit application: Belle Capital Corporation, Ltd., United Sports Training Center, PAS10-G303.
The hearing is scheduled for April 15, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. at the Chester County Conservation District Office, Government Services Center, Conference Room 380, 610 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382-4519, Chester County. The hearing is being held to solicit pertinent comments on this application. The application is for stormwater construction activities, with a discharge to an Unnamed Tributary to Valley Run (north) and an Unnamed Tributary to Broad Run (south) (West Brandywine Creek Watershed). A copy of this application is available for review in the Southeast Regional Office's Record Management Section, (610) 832-6268. Those interested in reviewing the application should call to schedule a date to review the file. The project sponsor is Belle Capital Corporation, LTD, 301 Lindenwood Drive, Suite 1, Malvern, PA 19355.
Comments received will be considered by the Department in completing its review and prior to taking final action concerning the application. The hearing will not be a question and answer session.
Persons intending to make a presentation at the hearing should submit written notice to the Regional Manager, Water Management Program at the above address. The notice should include your name, address and phone number, whether you are opposed or in favor of the project and a brief statement about your presentation. Comments should be kept brief and, depending on the number of speakers, may be limited to 10 minutes per speaker. Where groups are represented, a spokesperson is requested to present the group's concerns. Persons wishing to present written material directly to the Department may do so within 30 days following the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact Sharon Moore, at (610) 832-6073. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Selection Process Summary for FY 98 EPA 104(b)(3) Funding for Acid Mine Drainage Pollution Abatement Projects in Pennsylvania I. Introduction
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department), Bureau of Mining and Reclamation (BMR), is accepting grant project proposals for acid mine drainage (AMD) pollution abatement projects which may be funded during the period October 1, 1998 to September 30, 1999, using FY 98 Clean Water Act Section 104(b)(3) Federal grant money. Monies under the authority of this section are to be used on a watershed basis to fund projects which involve watershed assessments or involve demonstrations of AMD remediation technologies in Pennsylvania's watersheds. These projects must relate to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, or elimination of water pollution from abandoned coal mines or related facilities. An emphasis will be placed on a watershed approach to water quality improvements and on proposed grant projects which support this approach. Proposals must be a comprehensive blending together of resources (financial and agency/personnel) available to attain the stated goals. Projects must have some way to measure success (environmental results) and should address the root cause of the AMD problem. Proposals should have a long-range plan/commitment to show that efforts will extend beyond the project proposed. Demonstration projects should have potential for Statewide application, if successful.
Watershed Assessment Projects
Assessment projects address a comprehensive investigation of the AMD problem (and other pollution problems) in a specific watershed and the effects on the area's resources, resulting in a watershed rehabilitation plan which specifies the type and estimated costs of remediation practices which are needed to restore and maintain water quality. The rehabilitation plan will have the following components:
1. A description of the watershed area in which rehabilitation can occur within a reasonable time, at a reasonable cost and to achieve defined goals.
2. An identification of the problem.
3. A detailed description of the goals.
4. A detailed description of the solution needed to restore and maintain water quality.
5. An estimate of the technical and financial resources needed to implement the plan.
6. A tentative schedule for implementation.
7. A plan for measuring success.
AMD Remediation Technology Demonstrations
Technology demonstrations must deal with some aspect of AMD pollution which has Statewide benefit. Information gained, or developed, must be easily transferable. The project must result in practices that will reduce AMD pollution. Demonstration projects must show integration with other agencies (other State, Federal and local projects/agency activity in the watershed) or show a strong public/private partnership. Projects must demonstrate how specific restoration technologies will have a quantifiable effect on water quality and must show a specific link between the technology implementation and measurable environmental results. Load calculations, before and after monitoring data, and miles of stream recovered are appropriate measures of results.
II. Guiding Principles
A. Partnerships among the Department, landowners, watershed associations, local governments, environmental groups and other State and Federal agencies are essential to abating AMD in an effective and efficient manner.
B. Priority for the use of available Federal funds will be given to projects that have matching sources of funds, including ''in-kind'' contributions.
C. Priority for the use of available Federal funds will be given to projects where there are institutional arrangements for long-term operation and maintenance costs.
D. Priority for the use of available Federal funds will be given to projects that have the greatest public benefit for the least cost.
III. Goals
A. To support the Department's efforts to restore Pennsylvania's AMD impacted streams and watersheds.
B. To support the efficient and effective coordination of AMD abatement efforts in this Commonwealth among local citizens, watershed associations, industry and local, State and Federal agencies so as to maximize results using limited funding.
C. To continue funding of restoration projects on the Department's Comprehensive Mine Reclamation Strategy (CMRS) pilot watershed studies.
D. To support the Department's program for Pennsylvania's Comprehensive Plan for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (CPAMR) efforts.
E. To promote the restoration of land and water resources through remining.
F. To support the development of watershed rehabilitation plans which will support the establishment of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) assessments.
IV. Selection Criteria
A. Criteria
1. Environmental Gain
a. Will the project result in long-term measurable stream water quality improvement which will enable the reestablishment of biological communities and fish habitat?
b. Project's likelihood of success.
c. Sponsor's past related experience.
d. Can the project be completed in 1 to 2 years?
e. Does the project minimize the administrative or overhead cost in relation to on-the-ground construction related activity cost?
f. Is there any active mining nearby?
2. Community Involvement
a. Will the project result in the formation of a strong partnership between local watershed groups, local, State and Federal agencies?
b. Will the project have other sources of matching funding?
c. Is funding committed for identified operations and maintenance costs?
d. Does the project have landowner consent?
e. Will the project result in a positive public response?
3. Department Objectives
a. Will the project promote the restoration of land and water resources through remining?
b. Does the project support a CMRS watershed rehabilitation plan or other existing comprehensive watershed rehabilitation plan?
c. Will the project include a public education component?
d. Will the project result in an approved CPAMR Watershed Rehabilitation Plan?
e. Is the project within a priority watershed identified on the Department's 1996 Section 303(d) report as affected by abandoned mine drainage?
f. Will the project result in establishing TMDLs or implement an established TMDL?
4. Administrative Requirements
a. Are project goals, tasks, milestones and main budget categories clearly identified?
b. Is the proposal short and concise?
c. Does the proposal clearly identify the roles and responsibility of the participating players?
V. Project Solicitation/Selection Schedule
A. Request for Proposals (February 15, 1998--April 15, 1998) B. Staff Review and Scoring (April 16, 1998--
May 1, 1998)C. Letters to Successful/Unsuccessful Candidates (May 25, 1998) D. Submit EPA 104(b)(3) grant (June 1, 1998) E. Finalize subgrant agreements (June 1, 1998--
October 1, 1998)VI. Expected Award Date
Expected award date of section 104(b)(3) money to the Department from the EPA is October 1, 1998.
VII. Preparation of Proposals
A. General--The following general format should be used in preparing all documents:
1. Minimum margins (top, bottom, left and right) of 1 inch on 8.5 × 11 inch paper
a. Font size shall be no smaller than 12.
B. Economy of Preparation--Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the problem and the implementation plan and should not exceed seven pages.
C. Format--All proposals need the following:
1. Cover Sheet:
a. Date
b. Project Name
c. County/Municipality
d. Watershed Name
e. Sponsor(s)
f. Address(es) and Telephone Number(s)
g. Requested Amount of Funding
h. Source and Amount of Matching Funds
i. Contact Person
2. Body of Proposal (format depends on project type--see following)
a. For Watershed Assessments
(1) Title
(2) Project Summary
(a) One or two paragraph summary of the watershed, information from previous studies, future needs and rationale for proposal.
(3) Introduction
(a) General description of watershed, including location, size, major tributaries.
(b) Summary of what is known water quality and point and nonpoint source pollution (AMD and others) in the watershed. Use previous studies conducted by State, Federal and local agencies which give background water quality or characterize pollution sources or potential problem areas in the watershed. (Possible agencies to contact: PA Fish and Boat Commission, DEP, DCNR, PDA, NRCS, Conservation Districts, USGS, and the like).
(4) Project Justification
(a) Describe the reasons why this assessment should be funded. This could include how abatement and restoration projects in this watershed fit in with NPS management plans or CPAMR; whether watershed is identified in the section 303(d) report as requiring establishment of TMDLs; how information gathered during the assessment will be used in future planning or remediation projects; what the expected results of the project will be.
(5) Involvement
(a) Determine who will be responsible for collecting the data or determining information needs and who will participate in the proposed project at various levels. Local or regional involvement is a crucial part of the assessment. Include any watershed associations, school groups, community organizations that will be associated with the proposed assessment and remediation project. This should also include initiatives on how information will be distributed or participation in remediation will be accomplished. Integration with Federal or State agencies is also important. Appropriate letters of intent from all associated groups should be included with the proposal.
(6) Monitoring Plan
(a) Water quality monitoring will be funded only to fill information/data gaps needed to do an assessment of current conditions. Monitoring must follow protocol to be developed by the Department. The protocol will be discussed after your project is funded. Justifiable monitoring should not exceed 20% of the budget.
(7) Starting Date, Milestones and Tasks
(a) A tentative schedule of project tasks should be detailed. This should include preliminary details and gathering of background information; collection of samples and field determinations; determination of type of abatement needed; preparation of remediation plans; education, citizens outreach and news releases on the project. A 1-year to 2-year schedule is acceptable.
b. For AMD Technology Demonstrations
(1) Title
(2) Project Summary
(a) One or two paragraph summary of the AMD technology being demonstrated, the AMD pollution problem it will solve, the expected environmental improvement and how AMD technology will be furthered by this demonstration.
(3) Introduction
(a) Describe the watershed (location, size, overall problems or existing situation). Include any specially designated areas, and any other initiatives in the watershed.
(4) Project Description
(a) Project Justification or Definition of Problem
(i) Describe why the project is needed, scope of the problem and current status; how project addresses the root cause. Give background water quality information, if available. Include, where available:
* Source of AMD (that is, surface mine discharge, deep mine discharge, refuse pile discharge, and the like)
* Chemistry data (identify source of information)
* Flow data (indicate minimum and maximum flows and method of measurement)
* Pollution loading to stream
* Biological data (identify source of information)
(ii) Include maps to show location (comparable to USGS Topo one inch = 24,000)
(b) Relationship to Watershed Management Programs
(i) Identify if the project falls within a watershed management program (that is, BMR's CMRS watershed program, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation's CPAMR, and the like).
(c) Site Information
(i) Describe any active mining near the project site.
(ii) Is the project located at, or near, an abandoned mine?
(iii) Do you have the landowner's consent to construct the project? Provide the landowner's name, address and telephone numer and a copy of a document which gives the landowner's consent (that is, letter, lease, and the like).
(5) Implementation Plan
(a) Goals/Objectives
(i) Describe what is to be accomplished. Describe the new technology that will be tested and what makes this technology unique from previous technology demonstrations.
(b) Proposed or Expected Outcomes/Results
(i) Describe the expected measurable environmental results in terms of stream water quality improvement to the point that biological communities/fish habitat will be reestablished and provide supporting background data. Show how goals will be achieved through quantifiable measures (for example, reduced loading by X tons/day to meet TMDL, or streams miles improved).
(c) Project Participants/Agencies
(i) Identify partners/responsible parties that will become involved. Identify and describe the local commitment to the project. Describe past successes with other agencies/programs in the watershed.
(d) Milestones/Tasks (Tabular and Descriptive)
(i) Provide a project schedule with outputs, dates and responsible parties listed. Use a timeline or table to show dates for each goal; names of cooperating agencies or organization for each. A 1-year schedule is appropriate; a 2-year schedule is possible.
(ii) Describe the tasks. List schedule of implementation of technology demonstration.
(e) Monitoring Plan for Measuring Results
(i) For biological, chemical, habitat and/or physical monitoring, include information on sampling procedures, monitoring parameters, locations of sampling sites, frequency of collection, data usage, data format and costs.
(f) Information/Education
(i) If part of the project, describe the target audience and how they will participate. Describe how information learned or demonstrated will be transferred to other areas. Describe techniques employed to gain local government and community support.
(g) Project Maintenance Plan
(i) Provide an operation/maintenance plan describing who and how the project will be operated and maintained after the project is completed. Identify any committed funding sources for these operation and maintenance activities.
D. Budget
1. Show total budget breakdown using the following required categories:
a. Salaries
b. Benefits
c. Travel
d. Equipment (list items greater than, or equal to, $4,500)
e. Supplies (list)
f. Administrative (training, rent, phone, and the like)
g. Contractual Services (list)
h. Construction
i. Other (list)
j. In-kind Contribution
k. Other sources of funds
VIII. Submission of Proposals
A. Mailing and Delivery Address
1. Applications should be mailed (U. S. Postal Service, First Class) to: David C. Hogeman, Chief, Division of Environmental Analysis and Support, Bureau of Mining and Reclamation, PA Department of Environmental Protection, P. O. Box 8461, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8461; or may be delivered Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to: David C. Hogeman, Chief, Division of Environmental Analysis and Support, Bureau of Mining and Reclamation, PA Department of Environmental Protection, 5th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301.
B. Deadline Submission Date
1. Deadline for receipt of proposals at the Bureau of Mining and Reclamation is 4 p.m., (EST), April 15, 1998.
2. Proposal shall be considered timely if it is received at the specified location on, or before, the established deadline date and time.
IX. Reporting Requirements
A. Status Reports
1. A work status report shall be submitted on a quarterly basis and shall outline the completion status for each work element, give reasons for significant deviations from the scheduled plan of work and how the deviations will be corrected, and identify what activities will be performed in the next quarter.
B. Final Reports
1. Watershed Assessments
a. The end product of a watershed assessment project shall be the preparation and submission of a Watershed Rehabilitation Plan which will satisfy the requirements described in the Department's CPAMR. This rehabilitation plan will be the foundation upon which reclamation projects will be developed and receive State and Federal funding. When dealing with water pollution problems, the rehabilitation plan must identify all of the environmental problems within the watershed area, not just those related to mining. Alternative solutions to the mining-related problems must be identified, including a cost estimate for each alternative. For nonmining-related problems, the status of cleanup efforts must be discussed and/or referrals made to the appropriate regulatory body. A proposal for financing the plan and time schedule for implementation should be included. An outline for the rehabilitation plan is as follows:
(1) Description of the Manageable Area. In general, a manageable area is one in which rehabilitation can occur within a reasonable time, at a reasonable cost and achieve defined goals.
(2) Problem Definition.
(3) Goals.
(4) Solutions.
(5) Financing.
(6) Implementation.
(7) Measures of Success.
The CPAMR document can be accessed on the WEB at the following address: www.dep.state.pa.usa/dep/deputate/mines/bamr/Documents/Comp_Plan.htm. Requests for copies of this document, and any questions regarding the CPAMR, should be directed to: Ernest F. Giovannitti, Director, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, PA Department of Environmental Protection, P. O. Box 8476, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8476, (717) 783-2267.
2. AMD Demonstration Projects
a. Recipient shall prepare a report summarizing the work completed and an analysis of the success of the project. All monitoring data should be attached as an appendix.
X. Reimbursement Process
A. Payments will be made for reimbursements of actual costs, not to exceed a predetermined amount, incurred by the sponsor upon presentation of properly certified documents.
XI. Limitations of Funding
A. The Department reserves the right to support, or not to support, in whole or in part, any or all applications received, and to determine the number of awards to be made through the solicitation, subject to funds available. Approximately $175,000 is expected to be available for this Program Solicitation.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-380. Filed for public inspection March 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
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