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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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
56040106, Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 4.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Buffalo Creek and unnamed tributaries to/and Hays Run (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received October 18, 2004.
32040106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249653. KMP Associates, Inc., 1094 Lantz Road, Avonmore, PA 15618, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface, auger and limestone removal mine in Young Township, Indiana County, affecting 351.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Whiskey Run and Whiskey Run to Blacklegs Creek (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received October 14, 2004.
Greensburg District Mining Office: R. R. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
65810113. M. B. Energy, Inc. (P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319). Renewal application for continued mining of an existing bituminous surface mine in Cook and Donegal Townships, Westmoreland County, affecting 76.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Four Mile Run to Loyalhanna Creek (TSF). There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles from the point of discharge. Renewal application received October 21, 2004.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
54773017R4. K & K Coal Company (133 Valley Furnace Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965-1215), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in East Norwegian and Blythe Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 243.1 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 18, 2004.
Noncoal Permit Applications Received
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
58930810. Douglas G. Kilmer (R. R. 1 Box 85K, Union Dale, PA 18470), Stages I and II Bond release for a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres on property owned by Franklin Innes. Application received October 21, 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 should 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 19401.
E46-968. The Moser Group, 210 Holly Drive, Chalfont, PA 18914, Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following activities associated with the proposed Indian Lake Farms Residential Subdivision:
1. To construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge across an unnamed tributary to West Branch of Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF) immediately upstream and adjacent to the existing box culvert at Richardson Road.
2. To enlarge the off-stream reservoir of an existing nonjurisdictional dam adjacent to the unnamed tributary to West Branch of Neshaminy Creek.
3. To modify and maintain the existing nonjurisdictional dam by placing fill in 0.03 acre of wetlands (PEM) which exist within the reservoir area. The height of the berm will be raised and the pond will be converted into a stormwater management facility. The applicant has requested an Environmental Assessment approval for this activity.
The site is approximately 2,000 feet northeast of the intersection of Richardson Road and Bethlehem Pike (SR 0309) (Doylestown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 2.7 inches; W: 16.6 inches).
E23-445. County of Delaware, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063-2788, Thornbury Township, Delaware County and ACOE Philadelphia District. Delaware County Bridge No. 177 Replacement Project.
To construct and maintain a single span bridge with a clear span of 70 feet and an underclearance of approximately 9.06 feet to replace the existing bridge structure, which spans the East Branch of the Chester Creek (TSF). The work will involve:
1. Incidental grading activities and structural backfill to accommodate roadway embankment and to establish finish conditions.
2. Construction of new abutment to accommodate the proposed bridge.
3. Minor grading of the bridge work.
4. Construction of a cofferdam structure system consisting of concrete barrier, sand bags, piping and impervious fabric with a sediment filter bag serving as temporary control measure.
5. Placement of 45 cubic yards of R-5 rip rap at the base of the abutments and other critical areas along the structure for scour protection.
The project site is along Locksley Road (T 373) approximately 185 feet north of the intersection of Lockleys and Creek Roads (West Chester, PA Quadrangle N: 10.19 inches; W: 0.63 inch).
E46-967. The Cutler Group, P. O. Box 629, Horsham, PA 19044, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments activities associated with the proposed residential subdivision on the Goodman Tract:
1. A pedestrian trail west of proposed lot 45; temporarily impacting 10 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of Trewellen Creek (TSF).
2. Road B bridge crossing of Trewellen Creek, consisting of 50 linear feet of a 29.75-foot by 8.42-foot wide high concrete arch culvert, including an 8-inch sanitary sewer line under the structure and a 30-inch stormwater outfall. The construction will impact an additional 50 feet of watercourse due to temporary equipment crossing and foundation dewatering.
3. Road B bridge crossing of an unnamed tributary of Trewellen Creek consisting of a 60 linear feet of 20-foot wide by 6.33-foot high concrete arch culvert. The construction will impact an additional 45 feet of watercourse due to temporary equipment crossing and foundation dewatering.
4. Emergency Access road crossing of Trewellen Creek, consisting of 30 linear feet of 29.75-foot high by 8.42-foot high concrete arch culvert. The construction will impact an additional 45 feet of watercourse due to temporary equipment crossing and foundation dewatering.
5. Road E Cul-de-sac crossing of unnamed tributary of Trewellen Creek consisting of 144 linear feet of 8-foot wide by 3-foot high concrete box stream enclosure, including an 18-inch stormwater outfall.
6. Road D crossing of an unnamed tributary of Trewellen Creek consisting of 50 linear feet of 10-foot span by 4.79-foot high concrete arch culvert. The construction will impact an additional 20 feet of watercourse due to temporary foundation dewatering.
7. Relocate the course of an enclosed unnamed tributary of Trewellen Creek to facilitate the construction of Road D and lot 84, by removing 270 linear feet of the downstream segment of an existing 24-inch stream enclosure of an unnamed tributary of Trewellen Creek and to construct in its place 315 linear feet of 36-inch stream enclosure starting at manhole J4 including manhole J5 and endwall J6.
8. Utility line stream crossing of Trewellen Creek by excavating a trench impacting 17 linear feet of stream to placing an 8-inch sanitary sewer line.
The site is on a 74.03-acre area immediately southwest of the intersection of Bethlehem Pike (SR 0309) and Welsh Road (SR 0063) (Ambler, PA USGS N: 14.1 inches; W: 14.3 inches).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E22-485. Island Grill, LP, 424 River Road, P. O. Box 296, Dauphin, PA 17018 in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain precast columns and associated caissons and retaining walls within the floodway and floodplain of the Susquehanna River (WWF) to construct the City Island Grill restaurant and associated parking on the south side of Market Street on City Island (Harrisburg West, PA Quadrangle N: 0.80 inch; W: 1.58 inches) in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County.
E31-198. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a five-span concrete bridge with a total length of 392 feet across the Raystown Branch Juniata River (WWF) and associated improvements and then to remove the existing structure to improve the traffic condition of SR 3003, Section 001, Segment 30, Offset 1673 in Raystown Lake (Saxton, PA Quadrangle N: 20 inches; W: 13.1 inches) in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County.
E31-199. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 in Morris Township, Huntingdon County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 15-foot by 5-foot concrete box culvert; a 15-foot by 5-foot concrete channel; an 84-inch by 260-foot long stream enclosure at the channel of; and to relocate: (1) a 1,400-foot long stream channel; and (2) a 850-foot long stream channel of an unnamed tributary to Frankstown Branch Juniata River (WWF) and associated improvements to upgrade the condition of SR 0453, Section 002 in the Village of Water Street (Spruce Creek, PA Quadrangle N: 13.2 inches; W: 2.0 inches; N: 13.85 inches; W: 2.3 inches; N: 14.45 inches; W: 2.55 inches and N: 13.55 inches; W: 2.2 inches) in Morris Township, Huntingdon County.
E36-787. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Earl Township, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove the existing structure and then to construct and maintain two cells of 11-foot by 3.5-foot box culverts on a 67 degree skew at the channel of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (WWF) on SR 1011, Section 002 to improve traffic safety about a mile south of New Holland Borough (New Holland, PA Quadrangle N: 15.0 inches; W: 10.3 inches) in Earl Township, Lancaster County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E08-417. Smithfield Township Supervisors, P. O. Box 27, East Smithfield, PA 18817. Culvert replacement in Smithfield Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District (Ulster, PA Quadrangle N: 18.3 inches; W: 10.9 inches).
To: (1) remove the existing arch corrugated steel pipe which has a span of 8 feet 2 inches and a rise of 5 feet 9 inches; (2) construct and maintain a 40-foot long, 8-foot 7-inch by 5-foot 11-inch ACMP culvert in an unnamed tributary to Sugar Creek (WWF) on T-623 about 0.8 mile south of the intersection of T-623 with Riggs Road; and (3) place R-5 riprap 24 inches deep 6 feet by 10 feet long by 10 feet wide at the outlet end of the pipe. The project will not impact wetlands while impacting about 60 feet of waterway.
E17-400. Treasure Lake Property Owners Association, 13 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA 15801. Operation and maintenance of Basse Terra Road crossing an unnamed tributary to Gravel Lick Creek in Sandy Township, Clearfield County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Sabula, PA Quadrangle N: 3 inches; W: 13 inches).
After the fact to repair, operate and maintain the crossing of Basse Terra Road across an unnamed tributary to Gravel Lick Creek (CWF). In accordance with Emergency Permit EP1704504, the public road crossing the unnamed tributary was constructed with a single reinforced concrete culvert pipe that has a minimum diameter of 60 inches and length of 73 feet. All future road crossing repair and maintenance work to be conducted at stream low flow. As proposed the project will not impact wetlands while impacting 80 feet of waterway that is along the western right-of-way of SR 0255 approximately 2.1 miles west of Treasure Lake Road and SR 0255 intersection.
E17-402. Jemsite Development, LLC, 1608 Highway 221 North, Jefferson, NC 28640. Retail store construction in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, ACOE Baltimore District (Clearfield, PA Quadrangle N: 6.6 inches; W: 3.2 inches).
The applicant proposes to construct a 138,916 square foot retail store with an accompanying parking area and access roadway encompassing 8.28 acres within an existing industrial park. The construction will permanently fill or impact the hydrology of two palustrine wetland habitat areas totaling 0.17 acre. Mitigation for the 0.17 acre of permanent wetland impact, as well as possible future wetland impacts of development within the industrial park, will be addressed through a Consent Order and Agreement between the Department and the Clearfield Foundation, operators of the industrial park.
E18-377. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy Street Extension, P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 0120, Section A01, Structure Replacement over Shintown Run in Noyes Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Renovo-West, PA Quadrangle N: 10.5 inches; W: 7.10 inches).
To remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain: (1) a reinforced concrete culvert with a waterway opening of 230 square feet, a normal clear span of 20 feet and a minimum underclearance of 12 feet; (2) a temporary roadway of two 8-foot diameter pipes (minimum hydraulic opening of 83 SF) and clean fill 20 feet downstream of the existing bridge; (3) a 90-foot long by 10-foot wide earthen/sandbag ditch temporary by-pass around the bridge site. This project proposes to permanently impact 142 feet of Shintown Run (CWF) without any wetland impacts.
E53-404. Department of Transportation, District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 1020, Section A01 Bridge Replacement in Galeton Borough, Potter County, ACOE Baltimore District (Galeton, PA Quadrangle N: 19.50 inches; W: 3.42 inches).
To remove an existing bridge and to construct, operate and maintain a two span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge that will carry SR 1029, Section A01, across the West Branch of Pine Creek (HQ-CWF). The two span SR 1020, Section A01, bridge shall be constructed with each span having a minimum clear span of 46 feet. The bridge will also be constructed with a minimum underclearance of 10.92 feet and skew of 90 degrees. All in-stream bridge appurtenances shall be constructed during stream low flow and dry conditions by dams and pumping or fluming stream flow around in-stream work areas. Since West Branch of Pine Creek is a stock trout fishery, no construction or future repair work shall be done in or along the stream channel between March 1 and June 15 without prior written permission from the Fish and Boat Commission. As proposed, the bridge construction project will have no impact to wetlands, while permanently impacting 75 feet of the West Branch of Pine Creek. The project is along the western right-of-way of SR 0144 approximately 1.5 miles west of SR 1020 and SR 0144 intersection. This permit also authorizes construction, operation, maintenance and removal of temporary pedestrian bridge, construction causeway, cofferdams and/or stream diversions. If any altered or added design element is proposed for the temporary structures that were reviewed and approved for issuing this permit, then the permittee shall submit those proposed design revisions to the Department for review and written approval prior to any design changes being made to the temporary structures.
E53-406. Nicolo Tamburo, Two Monaco Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Construct, operate and maintain a private bridge across a contributory flood channel associated to First Fork-Sinnemahoning Creek in Wharton Township, Potter County, ACOE Baltimore District (Wharton, PA Quadrangle N: 8.2 inches; W: 3.3 inches).
To remove an existing structure and construct, operate and maintain a private single span bridge across a contributory flood channel associated to First Fork-Sinnemahoning Creek (HQ-CWF). The private single span bridge shall be constructed with a minimum clear span of 38 feet, width of 12 feet and underclearance of 6 feet. Bridge construction and maintenance shall be completed during stream low flow. Since First Fork-Sinnemahoning Creek is a stocked trout fishery, no construction or future repair work shall be done in or along the stream channel between March 1 and June 15 without prior written approval of the Fish and Boat Commission. As proposed the project will not impact wetlands while impacting 40 feet of waterway that is approximately along the western right-of-way of SR 0872 approximately 1.2-miles north of SR 3001 and SR 0872 intersection.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E65-859. City of Greensburg, 416 South Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. Mt. Pleasant Street Pedestrian Bridge in the City of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Greensburg, PA Quadrangle N: 7.67 inches; W: 5.46 inches and Latitude: 40° 17` 32"--Longitude: 79° 32` 21"). The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge, having a span of 10 feet across an unnamed tributary to Jacks Run (WWF) (with concrete sidewalls). The proposed bridge will be constructed on channel constructed as part of the Mt. Pleasant Street Flood Control Project.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E61-272, Frenchcreek Township Supervisors, 4505 Georgetown Road Franklin, PA 16323. Whippoorwill Road Bridge Replacement in Frenchcreek Township, Venango County. ACOE Pittsburgh District (Warren, PA Quadrangle N: 2.1 inches; W: 10.0 inches).
The applicant proposes to remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a single-span bridge with concrete deck having a clear span of approximately 50 feet and an under clearance of approximately 9 feet at a point along Whippoorwill Road spanning Little Sandy Creek (HQ-CWF).
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6860.
E24-238. Catalyst Energy, Inc., 120 Shangri Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-3384. Warrant 3773 Pipeline Project in Highland Township, Elk County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Russell City, PA Quadrangle N: 20.9 inches; W: 7.2 inches).
The applicant proposes to construct approximately 2,800 feet of 4-inch plastic pipeline to transport natural gas from the southeast corner of their Warrant 3773 development to existing sales facilities in the central portion of the same development. The proposed pipeline will cross Crane Run (EV, perennial) by directional drilling. Crane Run is approximately 10 feet wide and 8 inches deep at the crossing location, which is approximately 6,200 feet upstream of the confluence with South Branch Tionesta Creek.
Cambria District: Environmental Program Manager, 286 Industrial Pk. Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
E10-09-001. Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931. Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project in Cherry Township, Butler County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to backfill several abandoned surface mines, which include a total of 6,550 linear feet of dangerous highwall. The project will include the backfilling of (1) 0.03 acre of PEM wetland and (2) 3.23 acres of open water. In addition, a (3) 2.04-acre open water body will be relocated approximately 40 feet and expanded to (4) 3.26 acres. (5) 1.15 acres of PEM replacement wetland will be constructed onsite to provide mitigation for impacts to the open water bodies. (6) 0.03 acre of off-site advanced compensation wetland constructed in early 2004, under an earlier phase of this project, will replace the impacted wetlands onsite. The project will directly impact 0.03 acre of wetland and 5.27 acres of open water. 0.03 acre of an off-site replacement wetland will be utilized to compensate for wetland impacts. Relocation and enlargement of an existing water body to 3.26 acres and construction of 1.15 acres of onsite replacement wetland will compensate for water body impacts (West Sunbury Quadrangle N: 14.4 inches; W: 3.3 inches).
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 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.
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
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PAR10C288R
Maple Leaf Acres SubdivisionV. P. Development, Inc.
P. O. Box 67
Temple, PA 19560Berks County
Centre TownshipUNT Schuylkill River
WWFY PA0082571
SEWWest Penn District Grace Brethren Mennonite, Inc.
Camp Mantowagon
P. O. Box 95
Saxton, PA 16678-0095Huntingdon County
Todd TownshipTateman Run
11-DY Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N
PA0204862
Industrial WasteGuardian Industries Corporation
1000 Glasshouse Road
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025Allegheny County
Jefferson BoroughMonongahela River Y
PA0252662
Industrial WasteCentral Indiana County Water Authority
30 East Wiley Street
Homer City, PA 15748Indiana County
Center TownshipYellow Creek Y PA0034185
SewageHigh Meadows MHP
4751 Kendor Drive
Lower Burrell, PA 15068Westmoreland County
Allegheny TownshipAllegheny River Y
PA0110663
SewageMunicipal Authority of the Borough of Cresson
P. O. Box 172
Cresson, PA 16630Cambria County
Cresson TownshipLittle Conemaugh River N Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0100510 Greenville Metals, Inc.
99 Crestview Drive Extension
Transfer, PA 16154Pymatuning Township
Mercer CountyShenango River
20-AY
II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
NPDES Permit No. PA0243931, Sewage, James W. Williams, P. O. Box 222, 809 Township Line Road, Wycombe, PA 18980-0222. This proposed facility is in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for a new permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow treatment plant into an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek in Watershed 2F.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. PA0247464, Sewage, East Hanover Township, R. D. 2, Box 4323, Grantville, PA 17028-8650. This proposed facility is in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Bow Creek in Watershed 7-D.
NPDES Permit No. PA0088293, Sewage, Todd A. Librandi, 93 Airport Drive, Middletown, PA 17057. This proposed facility is in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Transfer of permit.
NPDES Permit No. PA0027197, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, The Harrisburg Authority, One Keystone Plaza, Suite 104, Harrisburg, PA 17101. This proposed facility is in Harrisburg City, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Susquehanna River in Watershed 7-C.
NPDES Permit No. PA0080241, Sewage, West Perry School District, High School and Middle School, 2606 Shermans Valley Road, Elliottsburg, PA 17024. This proposed facility is in Spring Township, Perry County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to the Montour Creek in Watershed 7-A.
NPDES Permit No. PA0086550, Sewage, Jeffrey and Rose A. Siddens, 65 Stonewall Lane, Alburtis, PA 18011. This proposed facility is in Longswamp Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to the receiving water of an unnamed tributary to Swabia Creek in Watershed 2-C.
NPDES Permit No. PA0086266, Sewage, Northern Lancaster County Authority, Kramer Mill Road, 983 Beam Road, Denver, PA 17517. This proposed facility is in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to the Little Muddy Creek in Watershed 7-J.
NPDES Permit No. PA0082937, Industrial Waste, R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1375 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. This proposed facility is in Lancaster City, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to an unnamed tributary to the Little Conestoga Creek in Watershed 7-J.
NPDES Permit No. PA0247006, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, 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.
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. 2804404, Sewerage, Roger A. Wingert, 4546 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201. This proposed facility is in Greene Township, Franklin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/operation of a small flow individual residence spray irrigation system for denitrification consisting of a septic tank, Zabel filter, chlorine disinfection and spray field.
WQM Permit No. 0604407, Sewerage, Keith Brobst, Hamburg Municipal Authority, 61 North Third Street, Hamburg, PA 19526. This proposed facility is in Hamburg Borough, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/operation of the Ridge Lawn Pump Station on upgrade.
WQM Permit No. 2299409, Sewerage, Todd Librandi, 93 Airport Drive, Middletown, PA 17057. This proposed facility is in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit transfer.
WQM Permit No. 2204406, Sewerage, East Hanover Township, Dairy Lane Wastewater Treatment Plant, 8848 Jonestown Road, R. D. 2, Box 4323, Grantville, PA 17028-8650. This proposed facility is in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/operation of a new sequencing batch reactor wastewater treatment plant, Dairy Lane Wastewater Treatment Plant and Bow Creek Interceptor.
WQM Permit No. 0604404, Sewerage, Birdsboro Municipal Authority, 202 East Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508. This proposed facility is in Birdsboro Borough, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction/operation of sewerage facilities of the replacement of the existing River Road Pump Station with a submersible pump station.
WQM Permit No. 6704403, Sewerage, Penn Township Board of Commissioners, 20 Wayne Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331. This proposed facility is in Penn Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction of approximately 6,300 LF of 18-inch and 24-inch PVC sewers between Westminster Avenue and Manhole R38, west of Frederick Street (Route 194) in Penn Township, to replace the existing 12-inch Plum Creek Interceptor for anticipated flows from the Homewood at Plum Creek retirement community and other future growth. The 24-inch sewer will tie in to the existing 18-inch sewer owned by Hanover Borough at a new manhole (MH 8-79).
WQM Permit No. 2204407, Sewerage, West Hanover Township Water and Sewer Authority, 7901 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112. This proposed facility is in West Hanover Township, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction of sewerage facilities consisting of a submersible pump station and force main to serve Clover Hill Business Park and surrounding area.
WQM Permit No. 6704410, Sewerage, Dillsburg Area Authority, 4 Barlo Circle, Suite E, Dillsburg, PA 17019. This proposed facility is in Carroll Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/operation of interceptor, duplex suction lift pump station and 4-inch diameter force main to serve Stonebridge Crossing.
WQM Permit No. 3601405, Amendment 04-2, Sewerage, Black Rock Retreat Association, 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566. This proposed facility is in Colerain Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Installation of equalization tanks to control flow to the recirculating sand filter and a pressure dosing system for the wetland bed.
WQM Permit No. 0603413, Amendment 04-1, Sewerage, Neighborhood Homeowner's Association, 6350 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508. This proposed facility is in Exeter Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Installation of five Orenco Systems, Inc. AvanTex 1-Ax20 treatment systems to serve five single family homes.
WQM Permit No. 6703403, Sewerage, West Manheim Township, 31 Fairview Drive, Hanover, PA 17331. This proposed facility is in West Manheim Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/operation of Area 1 Sewers and Black Mill Road Pump Station.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. 2685407-A2, Sewerage, Fairchance-Georges Joint Municipal Sewage Authority, 141 Big 6 Road, Smithfield, PA 15478. This proposed facility is in Georges Township, Fayette County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a .75 mgd average and 3.6 mgd peak flow sequential batch reactor treatment plant.
WQM Permit No. 6304408, Sewerage, Metz Development, Inc., 524 Waterdam Road, McMurray, PA 15317. This proposed facility is in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: to construct approximately 900 feet of 4-inch diameter ductile iron force main and a submersible type wastewater pumping station to serve the Waterdam Farms Phase IIIB Development.
WQM Permit No. 6504402, Sewerage, P. O. Box 748, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. This proposed facility is in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a pump station, force main and interim sewage treatment plant to serve expanded C. Harper Ford dealership and service center.
WQM Permit No. 6504403, Sewerage, Oak Farm Estates Partners, 27 Barri Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601-4628. This proposed facility is in Penn Township, Westmoreland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Submersible type wastewater pumping station and force main to serve Oak Farm Estates, Phase V.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. WQG018320, Sewerage, Richard C. Borgeson, P. O. Box 62, Edinboro, PA 16412. This proposed facility is in Cussewago Township, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Sewage discharge for a single residence.
IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions
V. NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions
VI. NPDES Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Individual Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name and
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAG2005404026 Kevin Dempsey
1 Nicholas St.
Middleport, PA 17953Schuylkill Middleport Borough Schuylkill River
CWFPAG2005404028 Russ and Linda Hepler
1751 Chestnut St.
New Ringgold, PA 17960Schuylkill Barry Township Mahanoy Creek
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