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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of an application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before an application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.
Written comments, objections or requests for informal conferences on applications may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the district mining office indicated before an application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121--77.123 and 86.31--86.34.
Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations as identified in this notice for the respective coal and noncoal applications. In addition, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies who have requested review of NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on the requirements.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor wishes to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following coal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: (1) surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas, active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and (2) drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
54921601R2. Vito J. Rodino, Inc. (138 Haddock Road, McAdoo, PA 18237), renewal of anthracite coal preparation plant operation in Rush Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received February 17, 2004.
49921301R2. Chestnut Coal (R. R. 3, Box 142B, Sunbury, PA 17801), renewal of an anthracite underground mine operation in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Zerbe Run. Application received February 23, 2004.
40990201R. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hanover and Wilkes-Barre Townships and Laurel Run Borough, Luzerne County, affecting 194.4 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received February 25, 2004.
54040101. Char-Pac Coal Company (P. O. Box 81, Minersville, PA 17954), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite surface mine operation in Foster Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 200.5 acres. Receiving streams: Hans Yost Creek (CWF). Application received February 24, 2004.
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
32881301. NPDES Permit No. PA02155538, AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650), to transfer the permit for the Penn Run Mine in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County and related NPDES Permit from Mears Enterprises, Inc. No additional discharges. Application received December 17, 2003.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
33040101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242497. Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface strip in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 178.6 acres. Receiving streams: Perryville Run and Nicely Run (CWF) and unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek (WWF). There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 18, 2004.
33930110 and NPDES Permit No. PA0211818. McKay Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsu- tawney, PA 15767). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip and auger operation in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 93.5 acres. Receiving streams: two unnamed tributaries to Foundry Run and Foundry Run (CWF). There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application for reclamation only. Application received February 26, 2004.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
17813091 and NPDES Permit No. PA0127239. Sky Haven Coal, Inc. (5510 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Graham and Morris Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 196.3 acres. Receiving streams: two unnamed tributaries to and Alder Run to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received January 16, 2004.
14940101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0219932. Junior Coal Contacting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine-auger-mobile crusher permit in Rush Township, Centre County, affecting 522 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Moshannon Creek to the West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received January 16, 2004.
17980117 and NPDES Permit No. PA0238104. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, affecting 75.6 acres. Receiving streams: Laurel Run and Little Laurel Run to Laurel Run; Laurel Run to Moshannon Creek; Moshannon Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River. Application received January 22, 2004.
17753180 and NPDES Permit No. PA0609439. Penn Coal Land, Inc. (P. O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, affecting 140 acres. Receiving streams: Laurel Run to Moshannon Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River to the Susquehanna River. Application received January 30, 2004.
17663136 and NPDES Permit No. PA126870. EnerCorp, Inc. (1686 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine permit in Graham Township, Clearfield County, affecting 202 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary of Mons Run, Flat Run and Mons Run. Application received February 4, 2004.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following noncoal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
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30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
06820601C2 and NPDES Permit No. PA0612791. Allan A. Myers, LP d/b/a Independence Construction Materials (P. O. Box 198, 1805 Berks Road, Worcester, PA 19490), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in New Morgan Borough, Berks County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to East Branch Conestoga River (WWF). Application received February 13, 2004.
7574SM1A1C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0615312. Pennsy Supply, Inc. (P. O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17105), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Receiving streams: Conodoguinet Creek (WWF). Application received February 17, 2004.
8275SM1C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594601. Prospect Aggregates, Inc. (P. O. Box 7, East Petersburg, PA 17520), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Chickies Creek. Application received February 17, 2004.
01930302C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223239. ISP Minerals, Inc. (P. O. Box O, 1455 Old Waynesboro Road, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Tom's Creek (CWF). Application received February 20, 2004.
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 of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 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 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit, Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice, as well as questions, to the regional office 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. Individuals will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each working day at the regional office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend a hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428.
E46-954. Department of Transportation, 7000 Geerdes Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406, Springfield, Upper Dublin and Whitemarsh Townships, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To rehabilitate, maintain and reconstruct Section 103 of the Fort Washington Expressway (PA 309) including the reconstruction of the Fort Washington Interchange situated between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the SR 309 Expressway in Whitemarsh and Upper Dublin Townships. This section is the second submission for this four-phased project. The limit of the work extends from Camp Hill Road (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N: 2.0 inches; W: 11.0 inches) in Whitemarsh Township to Madison Avenue (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N: 22 inches; W: 10.7 inches) in Upper Dublin Township.
The total temporary and permanent wetland impact for the entire project covers 4.91 acres. The permittee agrees to provide a minimum of 1.64 acres of restoration wetlands for temporary wetlands impact, 4.46 acres of replacement wetlands and approximately 1,750 linear feet of channel restoration at various locations along the Sandy Run in Springfield and Whitemarsh Townships with the construction of the first segment, Section 100, previously authorized under Permit No. E46-921.
The proposed work will include the following:
1. To rehabilitate, extend and maintain an existing 142.8-foot wide, reinforced, concrete T-beam bridge that carries Pennsylvania Avenue, northbound and southbound SR 309 (Station 8+797) and proposed Ramp N over Pine Run (TSF). The bridge will be extended 76.1 feet upstream and 70.5 feet downstream by extending the abutments and using reinforced-concrete T-beams. This extension will accommodate the widening of the existing lanes and shoulders of SR 309, the construction of Ramp N and the rehabilitation of Pennsylvania Avenue at Station 8+80.
2. To fill and impact 2.45 acres of wetlands for the reconstruction/construction and maintenance of collector/distributor road and Ramps A/B, N, O, Q, R, S, T, U and X in the vicinity of the Fort Washington Interchange between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the SR 309 Expressway.
3. To fill and impact 0.11 acre of wetlands for the rehabilitation and maintenance of SR 309 in the vicinity of the Fort Washington Interchange from Station 9+430 through Station 9+505.
4. To fill and impact 0.07 acre of wetlands for the rehabilitation and maintenance of Pennsylvania Avenue in the vicinity of the Fort Washington Interchange.
5. To temporarily impact 0.46 acre of Wetland MLW3 for the reconstruction/relocation of an aerial electrical line, a sewer line and two temporary access roads adjacent of Ramps Q and R to the south of Commerce Drive.
Work also includes 1,338 linear feet of roadway drainage impacts for this section of the reconstruction project.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E39-429. City Line Building & Development, 2045 City Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a prefabricated timber pedestrian bridge across the Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF) and to construct and maintain two 24-inch diameter outfall structures, an outfall channel and an 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer line in the floodway of the Little Lehigh Creek. The project is on the south side of Spring Creek Road, approximately 1.5 miles east of SR 0100 (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle N: 7.5 inches; W: 11.0 inches).
E45-441A. Stroudsburg Area School District, 123 Linden Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 in Stroud Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To amend Permit No. E45-441 to include the following work: (1) to construct and maintain a road crossing consisting of a 60-inch diameter RCP culvert (which replaces a previously authorized open-bottom CMP arch culvert having a span of 22.9 feet and underclearance of 14.0 feet) in 0.02 acre of PFO wetlands; (2) to maintain an approximate 250-foot long R-6 riprap-lined channel that was previously constructed in approximately 0.05 acre of PFO wetlands to stabilize an eroded area; and (3) to construct and maintain a temporary road crossing in Flagler Run (HQ-CWF) and 0.03 acre of adjacent PFO wetlands. The total wetland impact for the project, including previously authorized impacts of 0.25 acre. This work is associated with a proposed Stroudsburg Area Middle School and is southwest of the existing school campus along SR 2011 (Chipperfield Drive) (Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 22.4 inches; W: 15.4 inches).
E13-140. Franklin Township, 900 Fairland Road, Lehighton, PA 18235 in Franklin Township, Carbon County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a driveway crossing with an open-bottom concrete arch culvert having a 16-foot span and a 5.75-foot underclearance across Sawmill Run (CWF) for the purpose of providing access to lot no. 41 of the Sawmill Run Subdivision (Christmans, PA Quadrangle N: 1.3 inches; W: 3.5 inches).
E52-195. Birchwood Lakes Community Association, P. O. Box 222, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 in Delaware Township, Pike County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To: (1) remove and replace 6 existing culverts, varying from 15 inches to 24 inches in diameter, at road crossings of tributaries to Dingmans Creek (HQ-CWF), with lengths totaling approximately 340 linear feet; (2) remove and replace approximately 200 linear feet of an existing stream enclosure of a tributary to Dingmans Creek, that connects the outlet of Middle Birchwood Lake to Lower Birchwood Lake; and (3) maintain approximately 45 linear feet of 24-inch culvert in a tributary to Dingmans Creek along Aspen Road and approximately 170 linear feet of rock-lined channel between the culvert and East Birchwood Lake. The project impacts a de minimis area of PFO and PSS wetlands equal to approximately 0.01 acre, including temporary and permanent impacts. The project is within the Birchwood Lakes Community, on the western side of SR 0739 (Lake Maskenozha, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 22.1 inches; W: 5.3 inches).
E48-342. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103 in Forks Township, Northampton County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a stream channel improvement project in a tributary to the Delaware River (CWF) with work consisting of regrading approximately 1,025 LF of stream channel including the placement of R-7 riprap along both stream banks and to regrade an additional 195 LF of the northern stream bank. The purpose of the project is to re-establish the east bound lane of SR 2038 (Frost Hollow Road) due to flood damage. The project is downstream of the bridge along Frost Hollow Road and continues east to SR 0611 (Easton, PA-NJ Quadrangle N: 18.3 inches; W: 9.4 inches).
E40-631. Marina Commons at Harveys Lake, LLC, R. R. 3, Box 3016, Harveys Lake, PA 18618 in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To remove sediment within 1.38 acres of wetlands to achieve a water depth of 8 feet for the purposes of facilitating operation of an existing marina and providing police access to open waters of Harveys Lake. The project is adjacent to the Marina Pointe development, within the southern inlet region of Harveys Lake (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 18.3 inches; W: 4.3 inches).
E13-141. Carbon County Airport Authority, 2321 Mahoning Drive, East, Lehighton, PA 18235 in Mahoning Township, Carbon County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the proposed upgrades to the Jake Arner Memorial Airport to: (1) place fill in 1.27 acres of wetlands within the Mahoning Creek watershed; (2) relocate 3,450 feet of a tributary to Mahoning Creek with the construction and maintenance of 2,630 feet of trapezoidal channel; (3) construct and maintain a 75-foot long stream enclosure extension consisting of twin 42-inch diameter pipes in a tributary to Mahoning Creek; (4) construct and maintain a 24-inch diameter outfall structure with a rip-rap apron in the floodway of a tributary to Mahoning Creek; and (5) construct and maintain a 279-foot long stream enclosure consisting of a 24-inch diameter pipe with concrete endwalls and rip-rap apron in a tributary to Mahoning Creek. The project is on the south side of Route 902, approximately 3.4 miles west of its intersection with Route 209 (Nesquehoning, PA Quadrangle N: 10.9 inches; W: 1.6 inches).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E21-354: Rodney M. and Francine A. Groff, 7729 Wertzville Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
Install and maintain twin arch pipes to cross an unnamed tributary to the Conodoguinet Creek (WWF), just south of the SR 944 culvert crossing (Shermans Dale, PA Quadrangle N: 4.29 inches; W: 1.63 inches) in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E19-241. Mark B. Whalen, 1512 SR 239, Apt. 2, Stillwater, PA 17878. Culvert maintenance in Benton Township, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Stillwater, PA Quadrangle N: 18.22 inches; W: 9.55 inches).
To construct and maintain a 6-foot diameter by 30-foot long CMP private driveway culvert depressed 1 foot in the stream bottom of the West Branch Ash Creek (CWF) on the east side of County Line Road (T-806), about 3,000 feet north of the intersection of County Line Road (T-806) with T-711 in Benton Township, Columbia County. The project will not impact wetlands while impacting approximately 40 feet of waterway and 250 square feet of disturbed earth.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-386, Future Development Group, L. P., 191 Crowe Avenue, Mars, PA 16046. Heritage Creek Phase II in Adams Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain: (1) a reinforced concrete arch having a rise of 7 feet, a span of 28 feet and an instream length of 66 feet along Heritage Creek drive within Kaufman Run (WWF) (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.45 inches; W: 5.44 inches); (2) a reinforced concrete box culvert having a maximum rise of 3 feet, a span of 8 feet and an instream length of 20 feet along the driveway of lot 301 within Kaufman Run (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.1 inches; W: 5.83 inches); (3) a 36-inch diameter SLCPP having an instream length of approximately 370 feet at the intersection of Crider and Braddock Court Roads within an unnamed tributary to Kaufman Run (WWF) (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.05 inches; W: 4.66 inches); (4) approximately 30 CY and 140 CY of fill to the floodway of Kaufman Run south of lots 222/223 and west of lot 127 (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.5 inches; W: 5.2 inches) and (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.5 inches; W: 5.2 inches), respectively; (5) approximately 700 CY of fill material to an unnamed tributary to Kaufman Run at lots 215/216 (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 13.9 inches; W: 4.68 inches); and (6) to fill 0.0689 acre of floodplain wetlands associated with upper perennial stream at the proposed office/day care center (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 12.98 inches; W: 5.27 inches) all within the Heritage Creek Subdivision, 3.1 miles east of SR 0079 at the intersection of SR 0228 and Crider Road.
The applicant will provide 0.08 acre of replacement wetlands.
E25-681, Whispering Woods Estates Subdivision, Whispering Woods, Inc., 4132 Stone Creek Drive, Erie, PA 16506-7006. Whispering Woods Estates Subdivision and Golf Course in Millcreek Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
To conduct the following activities impacting a total of 11,627 linear feet of the channels of tributaries to Walnut Creek (CWF, MF) and tributaries of Walnut Creek known as ''Thomas Run'' and ''Zaun Run'' (HQ-CWF, MF) associated with construction of additional phases of the Whispering Woods Estates residential subdivision and construction of an 18-hole golf course, on a tract of approximately xxx acres between Thomas Road and Grubb Road south of Walnut Creek. The stream impacts are broken down as follows:
1. General grading impact of tributaries to Walnut Creek totaling 7,085 linear feet of channel. Of this impact, 4,437 feet is associated with tributaries to Walnut Creek known as ''Thomas Run'' and ''Zaun Run'' and 2,648 feet is associated with other tributaries to Walnut Creek.
2. Impact a total of 1,457 linear feet of the channel of tributaries to Walnut Creek associated with the impoundment areas of six stormwater detention basins. Of this impact, 662 feet is within a tributary to Walnut Creek and 795 feet is within tributaries to Thomas Run (HQ-CWF, MF).
3. Impact a total of 946 linear feet of the channels of tributaries to Walnut Creek having contributory drainage areas of less than 100 acres associated with the installation of culverts associated with the construction of six nonjurisdictional dams (stormwater detention basins). Of this impact, 75 feet is within a tributary to Walnut Creek and 871 feet is within tributaries to Thomas Run and Zaun Run.
4. Impact a total of 1,708 linear feet of tributaries to Walnut Creek. Of this impact, 193 feet is associated with a culvert in a tributary to Walnut Creek having a drainage area less than 100 acres, 1,515 feet is associated with 21 culverts on tributaries to Thomas Run having drainage areas less than 100 acres.
5. To construct and maintain a 162-foot long corrugated metal pipe arch stream enclosure having a span of 18 feet and a maximum rise of 8 feet in a tributary to Thomas Run (Zaun Run) for construction of Stonebrige Drive connecting Forest Crossing Drive to Thomas Road (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 7.5 inches; W: 4.0 inches).
6. To construct and maintain a 93-foot long 36-inch diameter HDPE culvert in Thomas Run for construction of Stonebridge Drive approximately 1,125 feet east of Thomas Road (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 6.6 inches; W: 4.1 inches).
7. To construct and maintain a 40-foot long, 48-inch diameter HDPE culvert in Thomas Run (HQ-CWF, MF) for a golf cart crossing near hole 1 of the golf course approximately 625 feet downstream of the proposed Stonebridge drive culvert (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 6.8 inches; W: 4.3 inches).
8. To construct and maintain a 37-foot long, 48-inch diameter HDPE culvert in Thomas Run for a golf cart crossing between hole 3 of the golf course approximately 1,125 feet downstream of the proposed Stonebridge Drive culvert (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 7.0 inches; W: 4.5 inches).
To conduct grading for a total distance of approximately 850 feet within the assumed 50-foot floodway of Thomas Run and Zaun Run associated with construction of holes 1, 3, 4, 8 and 17 of the golf course.
E27-069, Forest School District, 210 Vine Street, Tionesta, PA 16353-9707. West Forest Elementary Secondary School in Hickory Township, Forest County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Hickory, PA Quadrangle N: 7.7 inches; W: 8.25 inches).
The applicant proposes to construct building additions to the existing school, parking areas and other infrastructure improvements including a new sewage treatment plant involving: (1) to construct and maintain a 0.5-foot diameter ductile iron outfall sewage outfall pipe with headwall on the left bank of the Allegheny River in Hickory Township, Forest County and one utility line stream crossing of an UNT Allegheny River (the headwall will be approximately 5.8 feet wide and will be recessed into the bank and be filled with large native river rock to provide a natural visual appearance); (2) to widen an access drive for a length of approximately 344 feet within the floodway of an UNT Allegheny River; (3) to construct and maintain a utility line stream crossing of a 1-inch diameter water line across an UNT Allegheny River; (4) to construct and maintain a 1.5-foot diameter HDPE plastic stormwater outfall pipe with a concrete headwall and gabion basket energy dissipator and discharging to an UNT Allegheny River; (5) to construct and maintain the existing structure and to construct and maintain a crossing consisting of two 28-foot long, 3-foot wide by 2.5-foot high corrugated metal pipe arch culverts in a UNT Allegheny River; and (6) to construct and maintain a 1.0-foot diameter HDPE plastic stormwater outfall pipe discharging to an UNT Allegheny River.
ACTIONS
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage under general permits. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal wastes; discharges to groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits Sections I--VI contain actions related to industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater and discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for coverage under general NPDES permits. The approval for coverage under general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in each general permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective permit. Permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), 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 Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania 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 of 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 decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals 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.
I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0023604
SewageMcAlisterville Area Joint Authority
P. O. Box 61
McAlisterville, PA 17049-0061Juniata County
Fayette TownshipLittle Lost Creek
12-AY Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0045993
Sewerage PublicUlysses Municipal Authority
522 Main Street
Ulysses, PA 16948-0392Potter County
Ulysses BoroughUnnamed tributary to Genesee River
14Y PA0228095
Industrial WasteTulpehocken Spring Water Co., Inc.
R. R. 1, Box 114T
Northumberland, PA 17857Northumberland County
Point TownshipUNT to Lithia Spring Creek
5EY PA0209686
SewerageThomas L. Harris, Sr.
9855 Curwensville-Tyrone Highway
Curwensville, PA 16833Clearfield County
Pike TownshipUNT to Little Clearfield Creek
8CY PA0111970 Springbrook Campground
Box 10A, R. R. 1
Catawissa, PA 16820Locust Township
Columbia CountyRoaring Creek
Fishing Creek
5CY PA0044547
SewerageDepartment of Conservation and Natural Resources
Hills Creek State Park
R. R. 2, Box 328
Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676
Charleston Township
Tioga CountyHills Creek
4-AY Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES Permit No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0001198
Industrial WastePPG Industries, Inc.
125 Colfax Street
Springdale, PA 15144Allegheny County
Springdale BoroughAllegheny River
Y PA0020702
SewageMunicipal Authority of the Borough of Fayette City
P. O. Box 552
Fayette City, PA 15438-0552Fayette County
Fayette City BoroughMonongahela River
Y PA0090140
SewageClymer Borough Municipal Authority
1675 Franklin Street
Clymer, PA 15728Indiana County
Clymer BoroughTwo Lick Creek Y
II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. PA0085430, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Gary Krick, Robin Hill Campground, 149 Robin Hill Road, Lenhartsville, PA 19534. This proposed facility is in Greenwich Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Watershed 3-B.
NPDES Permit No. PA0247014, Sewage, William Thomas, Cromwell Township, P. O. Box 340, Orbisonia, PA 17243. This proposed facility is in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Aughwick Creek in Watershed 12-C.
NPDES Permit No. PA0247006, Sewage, Duane A. LeCoure, Neighborhood Homeowners Association, 6350 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508. This proposed facility is in Exeter Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Schuylkill River in Watershed 3-D.
NPDES Permit No. PA0088706, Amendment No. 2, CAFO, Jennifer Reed, Country View Family Farms, P. O. Box 526, Ephrata, PA 17522. This proposed facility is in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Transfer of permit at the Hilbred Swine Farm.
NPDES Permit No. PA0088714, Amendment No. 2, CAFO, Jennifer Reed, Country View Family Farms, P. O. Box 526, Ephrata, PA 17522. This proposed facility is in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Size and Scope of Proposed Operation/Activity: Transfer of permit at Middle Creek Swine Farm.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES Permit No. PA0239399, Sewage, Craig V. and Julie K. King, 2552 Mercer-Butler Pike, Grove City, PA 16127. This proposed facility is in Liberty Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This is a single residence sewage treatment plant discharging to an unnamed tributary to Black Run.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 0602406, T-1, Sewerage, Ryan Davidheiser, 1255 Ironstone Drive, Boyertown, PA 19512. This proposed facility is in Earl Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Transfer of permit.
WQM Permit No. 0693407, T-1, Sewerage, Gary Krick, Robin Hill Campground, 149 Robin Hill Road, Lenhartsville, PA 19534. This proposed facility is in Greenwich Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Transfer of permit.
WQM Permit No. 0603403, Sewerage, Duane A. LeCoure, Neighborhood Homeowners Association, 6350 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508. This proposed facility is in Exeter Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a 0.002 mgd septic tank/sand filter treatment system to serve four existing and one proposed single family homes. The discharge from this system is to a dry swale at the edge of Schoffers Road.
WQM Permit No. 3103403, Sewerage, Cromwell Township, P. O. Box 340, Orbisonia, PA 17243. This proposed facility is in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a 0.030 mgd extended aeration treatment plant and conventional gravity collection system with two pump stations to serve 103 EDUs in Pine Tree and Pouge areas of Cromwell Township.
WQM Permit No. 3604403, Sewerage, Northwestern Lancaster County Authority, 97 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545. This proposed facility is in Penn Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/operation of sewerage facilities consisting of a pump station with dual 120 gpm submersible nonclog wastewater pumps with approximately 1,800 feet of 4-inch ductile iron force main to serve the Brookshire subdivision.
WQM Permit No. 0603402, Sewerage, Ontelaunee Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 621, Leesport, PA 19533. This proposed facility is in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of sewerage facilities consisting of a pump station/collection system which includes 5 suction lift pump stations, approximately 30 grinder pumps and associated force mains and gravity sewers. All flows from this collection system will be discharged to and treated a the Leesport STP.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WQM Permit No. 0803406, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Canton Borough Authority, 100 Park Place, P. O. Box 237, Canton, PA 17724. These proposed facilities will be in Canton Borough and Canton Township, Bradford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of a WQM permit to authorize the construction and operation of project to rehabilitate and replace portions of the existing sanitary sewer system, one pump station in Canton Borough, two pump stations in Canton Township and the separation of the combined sanitary/storm sewer in Canton Borough.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. 0373405-A1-T2, Sewerage, United Mobile Homes, Inc., 3499 Route 9 North, Suite 3C, Freehold, NJ 07728. This proposed facility is in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Installation of sodium hypochlorite chlorination and sodium meta bisulfite dechlorination equipment at Pine Valley Mobile Home Park.
WQM Permit No. 6304401, Sewerage, Michael Santa Lucia, 262 Justabout Road, Venetia, PA 15367. This proposed facility is in Peters Township, Washington County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of small flow sewage treatment plant to serve Santa Lucia single residence.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 2003431, Sewerage, Andy L. Ernst, 16803 Perry Drive, Meadville, PA 16335. This proposed facility is in Union Township, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Sewage discharge for a single residence.
WQM Permit No. 6203419, Sewerage, Harold L. and Linda M. Hice, R. R. 1, Box 1456, Russell, PA 16345. This proposed facility is in Pine Grove Township, Warren County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Sewage discharge for a single residence.
WQM Permit No. 4303418, Sewerage, Christine and Christopher Wiesen, 1921 Haywood Street, Farrell, PA 16121. This proposed facility is in City of Hermitage, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Sewage discharge for a single residence.
WQM Permit No. 4303415, Sewerage, Craig V. and Julie K. King, 2552 Mercer-Butler Pike, Grove City, PA 16127. This proposed facility is in Liberty Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Sewage discharge for a single residence.
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