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FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 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 (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.
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 should 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.
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 (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
E46-955. Robert and Kathryn Leber, 2566 Swamp Creek Road, Green Lane, PA 18054, Marlborough Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 160-foot long footbridge across the 100-year floodplain of Unami Creek (HQ-CWF) as an emergency access to an existing dwelling.
The site is at 2566 Swamp Creek Road (Perkiomenville, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 16.2 inches; W: 9.0 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
E46-952. Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following activities in and along unnamed tributaries to Plymouth Creek (WWF) associated with the reconstruction and roadway widening of the Pennsylvania Turnpike between the Norristown Interchange and Ridge Pike:
1. To improve and maintain all drainage systems, which consist of outall pipes and collection systems impacting a total of 385 linear feet of stream channel.
2. To extend two existing enclosures.
3. To impact approximately 0.35 acre of wetland (PEM, FO, SS).
The project originates at the Norristown Interchange (MP 33.85) then extends 2.6 miles to its terminus at Ridge Pike (MP 331.24) (Norristown, PA Quadrangle N: 19.6 inches; W: 7.7 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
E46-953. Montgomery County, Court House, Norristown, PA 19404, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a new bridge adjacent to and upstream of an existing deteriorated bridge (County Bridge 147) carrying Freeman School Road over East Branch of Perkiomen Creek (TSF). The proposed bridge will be a single span composite steel structure with a span of 129 feet 10 inches, a total roadway width of 36 feet 3 inches, underclearance of 10 feet 9 inches and skew of 70°. This permit also authorizes the operation and maintenance of the existing bridge consisting of a single span with a span of 112 feet, roadway width 17 feet, under clearance of 10 feet 3 inches and skew of 90°. The existing bridge has been repaired and will be retained to serve as part of the Township Trail System. Work will also include 280 linear feet of R-8 riprap scour protection along both bridges. The site is about 200 feet southwest of the intersection of Indian Creek Road and Freeman School Road (Perkiomenville, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 5.4 inches, W: 4.88 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E48-342. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103. Forks Township, Northampton County, 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 and realigning approximately 1,025 LF of stream channel including the placement of R-7 riprap along both streambanks and to regrade an additional 195 LF of the right (northern) streambank at the downstream end of the project. The purpose of the project is to re-establish the eastbound lane of SR 2038 (Frost Hollow Road) that was damaged by flood waters. 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) (Subbasin: 01F).
E45-463. Pocono Mountain School District--West High School, HC 89, Box 2002, Pocono Summit, PA 18346. Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To place fill in a de minimis area of PFO wetlands equal to 0.02 acre for the purpose of constructing a 1,100-foot long by 2-foot wide low-impact cedar log boardwalk and associated 3-foot by 3-foot timber crib support structures. The boardwalk is to be used for educational purposes as part of the wetlands curriculum, as well as private environmental tours. The project is behind Pocono Mountain School District--West High School, approximately 0.5 mile south of SR 0940 (Pocono Pines, PA Quadrangle N: 19.5 inches; W: 7.9 inches) (Subbasin: 2A).
E45-456. Lake Mineola Homeowners Association, Inc., 47 West Washington Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District, Subbasin 1-E.
To place a 6-inch layer of 1/2-inch to 1-inch clean gravel, having a volume of 8.75 cubic yards in Lake Mineola for the purpose of creating a more suitable wading and swimming area around an existing private recreational dock. The project is on the eastern side of the lake, approximately 0.3 mile north of the intersection of Township Road T378 and SR 0209 (Brodheadsville, PA Quadrangle N: 9.9 inches; W: 1.8 inches). The project proposes to directly affect 0.01 acre of lake bottom.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E01-245: Eric W. Flynn, Ski Liberty Operating Corp., P. O. Box 703, 78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, PA 17320 in Carroll Valley Township, Adams County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To maintain a 7-foot wide by 28-foot long wooden footbridge over an unnamed tributary to Tom's Creek (CWF) along Sanders Road (Iron Springs, PA Quadrangle N: 2.75 inches; W: 0.5 inch) in Carroll Valley Borough, Adams County. This permit is part of a voluntary compliance effort.
E36-773: Glenn Good, 321 Walnut Run Road, Willow Street, PA 17584 in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To relocate approximately 380 linear feet of Walnut Run (WWF) to reduce streambank erosion and improve access to an existing free-stall dairy barn at a point approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of Lime Valley and Bachman Roads on the Good Farm in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County (Quarryville, PA Quadrangle N: 16.1 inches; W: 12.6 inches).
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E14-456. Ferguson Township, 3147 Research Drive, State College, PA 16801. Shadow Oaks Drainage Improvement Project in Ferguson Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Pine Grove Mills, PA Quadrangle N: 20.44 inches; W: 1.25 inches).
To remove the existing undersized single culvert stream enclosure and appurtenant structures that flood overtop regularly, then to construct and maintain: (1) a 574-foot by 18-foot by 6-foot temporary trench; (2) two 574-foot long by 64-inch by 43-inch CMP arch culverts and the associated concrete head wall; (3) a 90 linear foot by 5-foot by 6-foot cut stone right stream bank retaining wall immediately upstream of twin CMP arch culverts; (4) 170 linear feet of stream channel regrading immediately upstream of twin CMP arch culverts; (5) three upright railroad tie debris catchers 95 feet upstream of twin CMP arch culverts; (6) a permanent 350-foot by 15-foot by 4-foot roadside swale and a permanent 350-foot by 15-foot by 2.5-foot roadside swale, both to the left of the enclosure; (7) a concrete outfall for the twin culverts and two separate stormwater discharges; and (8) 50 linear feet of stream channel regrading and stabilization with R-5 and R-3 riprap immediately downstream of twin CMP arch culverts, all of which are in a very intermittent upper reach of Slab Cabin Run at the intersection of Selders Drive and Rosemont Drive.
E17-397. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, P. O. Box 845, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. Reservoir road crossing Upper Three Runs in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 15.3 inches; W: 2.0 inches).
To remove an existing structure and construct, operate and maintain a public road crossing Upper Three Runs to provide improved public access on Reservoir Road. The road crossing of Reservoir Road over Upper Three Runs shall be constructed with a single cell corrugated elliptical metal culvert pipe that will have a minimum span of 7.9 feet, rise of 5.6 feet, length of 38 feet and depression into the streambed of 1.0 foot. The road crossing shall also be constructed with headwalls and wing-walls. All construction and future repair work shall be conducted during stream low flow and dry work conditions by dams and pumping or diverting stream flow around the work area. Since Upper Three Runs is a wild trout stream, no construction or future repair work shall be done in or along the stream channel between October 1 and December 31 without the prior written approval of the Fish and Boat Commission. The project is along the eastern right-of-way of SR 1011 approximately 1.45 miles east of Reservoir Road and SR 1011 intersection. This permit authorizes the construction, operation, maintenance and removal of temporary roadways, dams, cofferdams and stream diversions needed for construction of the road crossing. All temporary structures shall be completed with clean, nonpolluting materials. Upon completing construction of the road crossing, all temporary structures shall be removed with areas restored to original contours and elevations. This permit does not authorize any wetland impacts; as such, the permittee shall ensure all necessary measures are taken to ensure the wetlands adjacent to the project are not impacted. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.
E41-536. Robert D. Mutchler, 153 Wynwood Drive, Cogan Station, PA 17728-8455. Small Projects Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit Application in Pine Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Sus- quehanna River Basin District (English Center, PA Quadrangle N: 3.25 inches; W: 2.37 inches).
To construct and maintain an 18 foot wide by 20 foot long open-sided nonresidential pavilion in the floodway of Lick Run, all of which is 0.15 mile south of English Center along Wood Road in Pine Township, Lycoming County. The construction granted under this permit is an open sided pavilion; the new construction will not increase the overall enclosed are on the property. This permit was issued under section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E03-422. Freeport Area School District, P. O. Drawer C, 621 South Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055. Two-lane bridge to access South Buffalo Elementary School in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Freeport, PA Quadrangle N: 14.1 inches; W: 6.0 inches) (Latitude: 40° 42` 10" and Longitude: 79° 40` 06").
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a two-lane bridge having a clear span of 25 feet and an underclearance of 7 feet across an unnamed tributary to the Allegheny River (WWF). The bridge provides access from SR 0128. The structure is approximately 250 feet east of SR 0128 in South Buffalo Elementary School.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E42-305, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford Campus, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701. Student housing building along the southern boundary of Campus Drive in Bradford Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Bradford, PA Quadrangle N: 12.3 inches; W: 6.6 inches).
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain student housing with associated sidewalk and infrastructure involving the net removal of approximately 116 cubic yards of earth from the left mapped FEMA floodplain of West Branch Tunungwant Creek (CWF, perennial) along the southern boundary of Campus Drive approximately 0.3 mile southwest of the intersection of Corydon Street Extension and Dorothy Lane. The project would result in the net removal of approximately 116 cubic yards of earth from the left mapped FEMA floodplain.
E62-393, Connie Holden and Dana Holden, P. O. Box 292, Six Mile Road, Tiona, PA 16352-0292. Sixmile Run culvert in Mead Township, Warren County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Clarendon, PA Quadrangle N: 2.6 inches; W: 5.0 inches).
The applicant proposes to remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 30-foot long, 6-foot diameter steel culvert in Sixmile Run (HQ CWF, perennial) approximately 1.8 miles northeast of the intersection of U. S. Route 6 and Six Mile Road. The project has been constructed. The existing structure was damaged during the storm of July 21, 2003. The project includes riprap protection of the culvert and adjacent stream banks. The project proposes to directly affect a total of approximately 70 linear feet of stream channel.
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101--6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management, Director, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP
Permit No.Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 04-35-003 Beverly Baio
A & B Plumbing Heating & Fuel Oil
Route 507 and 4th St.
P. O. Box 813
Gouldsboro, PA 18424-0813Lackawanna Clifton Township Two ASTs storing no. 2 fuel oil 30,000 gallons each
SPECIAL NOTICES
Application for Solid Waste Variance The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has tentatively decided to grant a variance from classification as solid waste for certain material produced at Sartomer Company's (Sartomer) West Chester plant (610 South Bolmar Street, West Chester, PA 19382). This notice announces the opportunity for interested parties to review and comment on the variance application prior to a final decision by the Department. The variance request was submitted to the Department under Federal hazardous waste regulations in 40 CFR 260.30(c), which are incorporated by reference in 25 Pa. Code § 260a.1. This variance provision is available for materials that have been reclaimed but must be reclaimed further before the materials are completely recovered. The specific material for which Sarotmer has requested a variance is a mixed heptane and toluene stream that will be partially reclaimed from an aqueous solution at Sartomer's West Chester facility. If the variance is granted, Sartomer plans to transport the partially reclaimed material, as a nonwaste material, to their Chatham, VA facility where it will be further reclaimed into separate heptane-rich and toluene-rich streams. The fully recovered material will then be reused directly as raw material in the manufacturing processes at either Sartomer's West Chester facility or Chatham, VA facility.
Persons wishing to comment on Sartomer's variance request and the Department's tentative decision to grant the request are invited to submit comments within 30 days from the date of this public notice to the Department at the following address. For more detailed information on the specific aspects of Sartomer's variance request, to obtain a copy of the request or to submit comments, contact Dwayne Womer, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, P. O. Box 8471, Harrisburg, PA 17105, (717) 787-6239, dwomer@state.pa.us. Comments received within the comment period will be considered by the Department in making the final decision regarding Sartomer's request. Comments 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 the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department will also accept requests for a public hearing on this matter. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Department as previously specified. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in this Commonwealth During May 2004, the Department of Environmental Protection, under the Radon Certification Act (63 P. S. §§ 2001--2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the following persons to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth. The period of certification is 2 years. For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P. O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (800) 23RADON.
Name Address Type of Certification Robert Beattie 851 Bangor Road
Nazareth, PA 18064Testing James Bistline 61 Sunset Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013Testing Edward Cummins 140 Walnut Street
Spring City, PA 19475Testing Michael Cush
Park House Associates, Inc.P. O. Box 273
Gilbert, PA 18331Mitigation Kevin Deppe P. O. Box 987
Cherryville, PA 18035Testing Jason Dinger 5728 Rosemont Way
Medina, OH 44256Testing Enviroquest, Inc. 1738 North Third Street
Suite A
Harrisburg, PA 17102Mitigation Paul Fletcher
Alpha Energy Labs2501 Mayes Road
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006Laboratory Adam Ginocchi 407 Jenny Lane
New Castle, PA 16101Testing Vilas Godbole 307 Dogwood Lane
Wallingford, PA 19086Mitigation House-Check, Inc.
P. O. Box 731
Valley Forge, PA 19482Testing Robert Kerecz 634 West Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018Testing Frank Marsico 504 Woodcrest Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050Testing Surekha Paunikar
Alpha Environmental, Inc.2048 Carmel Drive
Jamison, PA 18929Testing Edward Schluth 242 Newtown Road
Warminster, PA 18974Testing Cesare Sportelli 750 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042Testing Gregory J. Stewart
G. J. Stewart5 Franklin Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15209Mitigation Robert Wills
877 Williams Place
Warminster, PA 18974Testing
Public Meeting and Request for Comment for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the
Big Run Watershed in Clearfield CountyThe Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Big Run Watershed in Clearfield County. The meeting will be held on July 14, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. at the Clearfield County Multiservice Center, Daisy Street, Clearfield, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact John Mital, Moshannon District Mining Office, (814) 342-8200 by 4 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Big Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Big Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, section 303(d). Three stream segments in the Big Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 25971 (7162) Big Run 1.1 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion Value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 N/A The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. MCS allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Big Run Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Big Run Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Big Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by August 11, 2004, and sent to John Mital, Geologic Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, jmital@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Clearfield County Multiservice Center, contact John Mital at the previous phone number or e-mail address.
The proposed TMDL for the Big Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website: www. dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Public Meeting and Request for Comment for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the
Birch Island Run Watershed in Clinton CountyThe Department will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Birch Island Run Watershed in Clinton County. The meeting will be held on July 14, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. at the Clearfield County Multiservice Center, Daisy Street, Clearfield, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact John Mital, Moshannon District Mining Office, (814) 342-8200 by 4 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2004. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Birch Island Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Birch Island Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, section 303(d). Three stream segments in the Birch Island Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code (Segment ID) Stream Name Miles Degraded 25529 (7148) Birch Island 6.2 25530 (7149) Little Birch Island 4.3 25544 (7150) Amos Branch 1.6 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion value (mg/l) Total Recoverable/Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 N/A The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using MCS to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. MCS allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Birch Island Run Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Birch Island Run Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Birch Island Run Watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by August 11, 2004, and sent to John Mital, Geologic Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, jmital@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Clearfield County Multiservice Center, contact John Mital at the previous phone number or e-mail address.
The proposed TMDL for the Birch Island Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website: www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-1015. Filed for public inspection June 11, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
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