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ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003).
Coal Permits Actions
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
Permit Number 56743705 and NPDES No. PA0235695. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to revise the permit for the Mine 78 CRDA in Paint Township, Somerset County to conduct refuse operations, add acreage and two NPDES points and change operation name from Windber Mine No. 78 CRDA. Coal Refuse Disposal Support Acres Proposed: 29. Receiving stream: UNT to Paint Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received August 10, 2006. Permit issued December 20, 2007.
Permit Number 56971301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0214973. RoxCOAL, Inc., (P. O. Box 149, Friedens, PA 15541), to renew the permit for the Geronimo Mine in Jenner and Quemahoning Townships, Somerset County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. Application received December 21, 2006. Permit issued December 21, 2007
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
26020103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250163. Stash Mining Company (P. O. Box 20, Waltersburg, PA 15488). Permit renewal issued for reclamation only of an existing bituminous surface mining site located in Menallen Township, Fayette County, affecting 27.7 acres. Receiving stream: Redstone Creek. Application received September 28, 2007. Renewal issued January 3, 2008.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
17970110 and NPDES No. PA0220655. AMFIRE Mining Co., LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650), permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Penn Township, Clearfield County, affecting 256.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Bell Run to Bell Run to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 6, 2007. Permit issued December 13, 2007.
17910124 and NPDES No. PA0206725. TDK Coal Sales, Inc. (P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824), permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Brady Township, Clearfield County, affecting 393.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Laurel Branch Run to Laurel Branch Run, UNT to Beech Run and Beech Run, Beech Run and Laurel Branch Run to East Branch Mahoning Creek, East Branch Mahoning Creek to Mahoning Creek, classified for the following use: HW-CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is: Pennsylvania American Water Company intake on East Branch of Mahoning Creek in Big Run, PA. Application received June 6, 2007.
17010115 and NPDES No. PA0243183. King Coal Sales, Inc. (P. O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866), permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Morris and Boggs Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 190.1 acres. Receiving streams: Emigh Run to Moshannon Creek to West Branch Susquehanna, classified for the following uses: CWF, WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received September 27, 2007.
17000105 and NPDES No. PA0242926. Hilltop Coal Company, Inc. (R. R. 1, Box 347, Houtzdale, PA 16651), permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Gulich Township, Clearfield County, affecting 48 acres. Receiving streams: East Branch Little Muddy Run to Little Muddy Run to Muddy Run to Clearfield Creek to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received December 10, 2007. Permit issued December 11, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
54860207R4. South Tamaqua Coal Pockets, Inc., (804 West Penn Pike, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and disposal operation in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County affecting 65.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received April 10, 2007. Renewal issued December 31, 2007.
40663031C6. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), correction to an existing anthracite surface mine operation to include coal refuse reprocessing in Foster Township, Luzerne County affecting 536.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received July 6, 2007. Correction issued January 7, 2008.
19860101R4. Jac-Mar Coal Co. t/a L & E Coal, (P. O. Box 353, Cresco, PA 18326), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Conyngham Township, Columbia County affecting 190.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received April 3, 2006. Renewal issued January 7, 2008.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
64070817. Tompkins Bluestone Co., Inc., (P. O. Box 776, Hancock, New York 13783), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Buckingham Township, Wayne County affecting 4.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received August 16, 2007. Permit issued December 31, 2007.
58070855. Robert J. Hilling, (R. R. 1, Box 163, Susquehanna, PA 18847), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Oakland Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 1, 2007. Permit issued December 31, 2007.
58070853. Adam Gregerson, (R. R. 1, Box 1431, Laceyville, PA 18623), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre, receiving stream: none. Application received September 11, 2007. Permit issued December 31, 2007.
58070859. William M. Ruark, (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susque- hanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 17, 2007. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
58070860. William M. Ruark, (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 17, 2007. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
58070861. William M. Ruark, (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susque- hanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 17, 2007. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
66070806. William M. Ruark, (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 17, 2007. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
5278SM2C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595764. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, Inc., (P. O. Box 231, Easton, PA 18044), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Lake Township, Wayne County, receiving stream: UNT to Middle Creek. Application received November 15, 2007. Renewal issued January 2, 2008.
40980301C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223867. Brdaric Excavating, Inc., (913 Miller Street, Luzerne, PA 18709), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Kingston Township, Luzerne County, receiving stream: UNT to Susquehanna River. Application received November 19, 2007. Renewal issued January 4, 2008.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (43 P. S. §§ 151--161); and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124 (relating to blasting activity permits). Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
21074175. M & J Explosives, Inc., P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013-0608, blasting activity permit issued for residential development in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 31, 2008. Permit issued December 24, 2007.
21074176. M & J Explosives, Inc., P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013-0608, blasting activity permit issued for water service extension development in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 31, 2008. Permit issued December 24, 2007.
01074122. Dyno Nobel, Inc., 1320 Galiffa Drive, Donora, PA 15033, blasting activity permit issued for sewage treatment plant development in Bonneauville Borough, Adams County. Blasting activity permit end date is December 30, 2008. Permit issued December 27, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
52074133. Holbert Explosives, Inc., (237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for Twin Lake Road in Shohola Township, Pike County with an expiration date of June 30, 2008. Permit issued December 31, 2007.
09074130. Warren's Excavating & Drilling, Inc., (P. O. Box 1022, Honey Brook, PA 19344), construction blasting for Woodspring Meadows in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of December 15, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
360741133. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Hartman Station in East Lampeter and Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
360741134. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for West Ridge Development in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
360741135. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Anglesea Development in West Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
38074130. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Beckley's Corner Estates in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
38074131. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Falcon Crest Development in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
38074132. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Iron Valley Development/Cornwall Estates in Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
38074133. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Stone Hill Trailer Park in North Annville Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
46074129. Austin Powder Company, (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Coddington View in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of June 30, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
46074130. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Parklands in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of January 1, 2009. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
46074006. Joao & Bradley Construction, (P. O. Box 20345, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002) and AJT Blasting, LLC, (P. O. Box 20412, Bethlehem, PA 18002), construction blasting for the Horsham Township Water and Sewer Extension in Horsham Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of September 30, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
51074004. Explo-Craft, Inc., (P. O. Box 1332, West Chester, PA 19380), construction blasting at the Channel 6 Site in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County with an expiration date of December 31, 2008. Permit issued January 2, 2008.
09074131. Eastern Blasting Co., Inc., (1292 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938), construction blasting for single dwelling in Buckingham Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of August 10, 2008. Permit issued January 3, 2008.
360741132. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Hempfield Crossings in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2008. Permit issued January 3, 2008.
36084101. Keystone Blasting Service, (381 Reif- snyder Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for a single dwelling in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of April 30, 2008. Permit issued January 3, 2008.
48074120. Austin Powder Company, (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Hanover Corporate Center in Lower Nazareth and Hanover Townships, Northampton County with an expiration date of December 31, 2008. Permit issued January 3, 2008.
48084101. Schlouch, Inc., (P. O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting for Airport Commons in Hanover Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of January 2, 2009. Permit issued January 3, 2008.
48084102. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Penn's Ridge in Forks Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of January 1, 2009. Permit issued January 3, 2008.
ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
Bond Forfeiture Contract Awarded PBF 57830101.3 Location Cherry Township
Sullivan CountyDescription Act 181, Bond Forfeiture Reclamation, Bernice Mining and Contracting, Inc., Surface Mining Permit No. 57830101 Contractor Endless Mountain Business Holdings, Inc.
d/b/a Adams Enterprises
235 Bardwell Road
Factoryville, PA 18419Amount $364,000.00 Date of Award December 27, 2007
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 Northeast Regional Office, Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
E45-484. Hirshland & Company, 1055 West Lakes Drive, Suite 300, Berwyn, PA 19312. Mt. Pocono Borough, Monroe County, United States Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To place fill in approximately 0.07 acre of PEM wetlands for the purpose of constructing an entrance road for a proposed commercial development. The permittee is required to provide for 0.07 acre of replacement wetlands by participating in the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project. The project is located on the south side of SR 0940, approximately 0.8 mile east of SR 0314 (Pocono Pines, PA Quadrangle N: 21.8 inches; W: 0.3 inches). (Subbasin: 1E)
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E17-438. Victory Energy Corporation, 220 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701. Natural Gas Collection Pipeline Installation in Bell Township, Clearfield County, ACOE Baltimore District (Westover, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 51` 17"; Longitude 78° 41` 41").
The applicant proposed to operate and maintain a two-inch natural gas pipeline that extends approximately 2,000-feet to connect Thompson Wells No. 109 and No. 114. The site is located immediately to the east of SR 36 and the Crest Creek floodplain, approximately 2 miles south of the Borough of Mahaffey. This application was an after-the-fact submission to apply for authorization for the existing natural gas line. Original construction temporarily impacted 0.05 acre in two PEM/PSS wetlands. Onsite wetland restoration of 0.05 acre occurred to mitigate for the unauthorized wetland impact.
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-584-A3 Hanson Aggregates PMA, Inc., 2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425, in Washington and Pine Townships, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Templeton, PA Quadrangle N: 7.5 inches; W: 12.4 inches). To amend Permit E02-584, which authorizes commercial sand and gravel dredging in select areas of the Allegheny River (WWF) and Ohio River (WWF), subject to review of fish surveys, mussel surveys and prescribed setbacks in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver and Westmoreland Counties, to include Allegheny River Mile Points 54.7 to 55.0 right and left descending bank in Washington and Pine Townships, Armstrong County.
Permit No. E02-584
Attachment No. 1 Approved Dredging Areas by River Mile
County River Pool River Miles Municipalities Comments/ Restrictions Mussel Survey Expiration Date Allegheny Allegheny 4 26.4 to 26.7 L Allegheny Township
(Westmoreland County)01/18/11 26.8 to 27.2 R
Harrison Township 01/18/11 NOTES: ''R'' refers to Right Descending Bank and ''L'' refers to Left Descending Bank.
Permit No. E02-584
Attachment No. 2 Approved Dredging Areas by River Mile
County River Pool River Miles Municipalities Comments/ Restrictions Mussel Survey Expiration Date Beaver Ohio Montgomery 19.2 to 20.2 R Baden Borough 04/12/11 20.6 to 21.6 R Conway Borough
Economy Borough03/21/10 21.0 to 21.1 L Hopewell Township Minimum 250 ft. Setback from NP shoreline. 05/16/09 21.1 to 21.3 L Hopewell Township 05/16/09 21.3 to 21.4 L Hopewell Township
Center TownshipMinimum 250 ft. setback from NP shoreline. 05/16/09 21.4 to 21.6 L Center Township Minimum 200 ft. setback from NP shoreline. 05/16/09 21.6 to 21.7 L Center Township 05/16/09 26.2 to 27.2 L and R Beaver Borough,
Center Township,
Potter Township,
Vanport Borough04/12/11 31.0 to 31.4 R Industry Borough 07/26/10 Ohio New Cumberland 35.5 to 36.0 L and R Greene Township
Midland Borough
Shippingport Borough03/21/10 36.6 to 36.8 R Midland Borough 05/22/08 NOTES: ''R'' refers to Right Descending Bank and ''L'' refers to Left Descending Bank. ''NP''--refers to normal pool
Permit No. E02-584
Attachment No. 3 Approved Dredging Areas by River Mile
County River Pool River Miles Municipalities Comments/
RestrictionsMussel Survey Expiration Date Armstrong Allegheny 8 52.8 to 53.3 L Boggs Township,
Washington Township09/17/08 54.7 to 55.0
L & RPine Township,
Washington Township05/31/12 55.0 to 55.2
L & RPine Township,
Washington Township10/08/11 NOTES: ''R'' refers to Right Descending Bank and ''L'' refers to Left Descending Bank. E02-919-A3 Tri-State River Products, Inc., Box 218, 334 Insurance Street, Beaver, PA 15009, in Washington and Pine Townships, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Templeton, PA Quadrangle N: 7.5 inches; W: 12.4 inches). To amend Permit E02-919, which authorizes commercial sand and gravel dredging in select areas of the Allegheny River (WWF) and Ohio River (WWF), subject to review of fish surveys, mussel surveys and prescribed setbacks in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver and Westmoreland Counties, to include Allegheny River Mile Points 54.7 to 55.0 right and left descending bank in Washington and Pine Townships, Armstrong County.
Permit No. E02-919
Attachment No. 1 Approved Dredging Areas by River Mile
County River Pool River Miles Municipalities Comments/
RestrictionsMussel Survey Expiration Date Allegheny Allegheny 4 26.4 to 26.7 L Allegheny Township
(Westmoreland County)01/18/11 26.8 to 27.2 R Harrison Township 01/18/11 NOTES: ''R'' refers to Right Descending Bank and ''L'' refers to Left Descending Bank.
Permit No. E02-919
Attachment No. 2 Approved Dredging Areas by River Mile
County River Pool River Miles Municipalities Comments/
RestrictionsMussel Survey Expiration Date Beaver Ohio Montgomery 19.2 to 20.2 R Baden Borough 04/12/11 20.6 to 21.6 R Conway Borough
Economy Borough03/21/10 21.0 to 21.1 L Hopewell Township Minimum 250 ft. Setback from NP shoreline. 05/16/09 21.1 to 21.3 L Hopewell Township 05/16/09 21.3 to 21.4 L Hopewell Township
Center TownshipMinimum 250 ft. setback from NP shoreline. 05/16/09 21.4 to 21.6 L Center Township Minimum 200 ft. setback from NP shoreline. 05/16/09 21.6 to 21.7 L Center Township 05/16/09 26.2 to 27.2
L and RBeaver Borough,
Center Township, Potter Township,
Vanport Borough04/12/11 31.0 to 31.4 R Industry Borough 07/26/10 Ohio New Cumberland 35.5 to 36.0
L and RGreene Township
Midland Borough
Shippingport Borough03/21/10 36.6 to 36.8 R Midland Borough 05/22/08 NOTES: ''R'' refers to Right Descending Bank and ''L'' refers to Left Descending Bank. ''NP''--refers to normal pool
Permit No. E02-919
Attachment No. 3 Approved Dredging Areas by River Mile
County River Pool River Miles Municipalities Comments/ Restrictions Mussel Survey Expiration Date Armstrong Allegheny 8 52.8 to 53.3L Boggs Township,
Washington Township09/17/08 54.7 to 55.0
L and RPine Township,
Washington Township05/31/12 55.0 to 55.2
L and RPine Township,
Washington Township10/08/11 NOTES: ''R'' refers to Right Descending Bank and ''L'' refers to Left Descending Bank. E02-1326-A3 Glacial Sand and Gravel Company, P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, in Washington and Pine Townships, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Templeton, PA Quadrangle N: 7.5 inches; W: 12.4 inches). To amend Permit E02-1326, which authorizes commercial sand and gravel dredging in select areas of the Allegheny River (WWF) and Ohio River (WWF), subject to review of fish surveys, mussel surveys and prescribed setbacks in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver and Westmoreland Counties, to include Allegheny River Mile Points 54.7 to 55.0 right and left descending bank in Washington and Pine Townships, Armstrong County.
Permit No. E02-1326
Attachment No. 1 Approved Dredging Areas by River Mile
County River Pool River Miles Municipalities Comments/ Restrictions Mussel Survey Expiration Date Allegheny Allegheny 4 26.4 to 26.7 L Allegheny Township
(Westmoreland County)01/18/11 26.8 to 27.2 R Harrison Township 01/18/11 NOTES: ''R'' refers to Right Descending Bank and ''L'' refers to Left Descending Bank.
Permit No. E02-1326
Attachment No. 2 Approved Dredging Areas by River Mile
County River Pool River Miles Municipalities Comments/ Restrictions Mussel Survey Expiration Date Beaver Ohio Montgomery 19.2 to 20.2 R Baden Borough 04/12/11 20.6 to 21.6 R Conway Borough
Economy Borough03/21/10 21.0 to 21.1 L Hopewell Township Minimum 250 ft. Setback from NP shoreline. 05/16/09 21.1 to 21.3 L Hopewell Township 05/16/09 21.3 to 21.4 L Hopewell Township
Center TownshipMinimum 250 ft. setback from NP shoreline. 05/16/09 21.4 to 21.6 L Center Township Minimum 200 ft. setback from NP shoreline. 05/16/09 21.6 to 21.7 L Center Township 05/16/09 26.2 to 27.2
L and RBeaver Borough,
Center Township,
Potter Township,
Vanport Borough04/12/11 31.0 to 31.4 R Industry Borough 07/26/10 Ohio New Cumberland 35.5 to 36.0
L and RGreene Township
Midland Borough
Shippingport Borough03/21/10 36.6 to 36.8 R Midland Borough 05/22/08 NOTES: ''R'' refers to Right Descending Bank and ''L'' refers to Left Descending Bank. ''NP''--refers to normal pool
Permit No. E02-1326
Attachment No. 3 Approved Dredging Areas by River Mile
County River Pool River Miles Municipalities Comments/ Restrictions Mussel Survey Expiration Date Armstrong Allegheny 8 52.8 to 53.3 L Boggs Township,
Washington Township09/17/08 54.7 to 55.0
L & RPine Township,
Washington Township05/31/12 55.0 to 55.2
L & RPine Township,
Washington Township10/08/11 NOTES: ''R'' refers to Right Descending Bank and ''L'' refers to Left Descending Bank. E11-321. Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, Public Safety Building, Fourth Floor, 401 Washington Street, Johnstown, PA 15901. To operate an aerial sanitary sewer line in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Pittsburgh, PA Quadrangle N: 10.04 inches; W: 5.89 inches and Latitude: 40° 18` 19"; Longitude: 78° 55` 02"). To operate and maintain an aerial sanitary sewer line crossing over Cheney Run (WWF), with an 18-inch diameter C.I.P. or PVC pipe, for the purpose of conveying excess flows and to supplement an existing 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer line. The project is located adjacent to the brick arch bridge that carries Osborne Street over this watercourse.
E11-329. Lamont Crocco, 1167 Franklin Street, Johnstown, PA 15905-4309. To construct a concrete channel in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Johnstown, PA Quadrangle N: 9.67 inches; W: 6.54 inches and Latitude: 40° 18` 11.61"; Longitude: 78° 55` 18.91"). To construct and maintain a 39` by 84` restaurant and bar spanning an existing concrete channel over Cheney Run (WWF). The total channel impact is approximately 39 feet.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Northcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
EA17-005. The Clearfield Foundation, P. O. Box 250, Clearfield, PA 16830. Wetland restoration project at the former SB Elliott State Tree Nursery in Pine Township, Clearfield County, ACOE Baltimore District (Elliott Park Quadrangle; Latitude N: 41° 7` 24"; Longitude W: 78° 31` 45").
To restore 4.8 acres of wetlands at the former SB Elliott State Tree Nursery near SB Elliott State Park, within the Stony Run Watershed (HW-CWF). The wetland restoration also includes 0.5 acre of wetland enhancement and 3.8 acres of terrestrial/wetland fringe enhancement through vegetative plantings. Wetland restoration will result in 0.1 acre of permanent PEM wetland impact due to the placement of water level control structures and 0.2 acre of temporary PEM wetland impact due to placement of access roads.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In the month of December 2007, the Department of Environmental Protection, under the Radon Certification Act (63 P. S. §§ 2001--2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the following persons to perform radon-related activities 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 A'n S Company P. O. Box 1145
121 East Simpson Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Testing Francesco Amati 7 Rabe Lane
Donora, PA 15033Testing Stephen Beloyan P. O. Box 201
308 Hill Avenue
Langhorne, PA 19047Testing Donald Bole 227 Ramparts Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068Testing Francis Butler, Jr. 20 Thornridge Road
Springfield, PA 19064Testing George Conklin, III
Appalachian Environmental Group237 Susquehanna Avenue
Lock Haven, PA 17745Testing and Mitigation Michael Conroy 74 Derbyshire Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015Testing Robert Haushalter, Jr. 4786 Cypress Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15224Testing Robert Hewlett P. O. Box 1942
Cranberry Township, PA 16066Mitigation Mark Johnson 112 Salix Drive
Bellefonte, PA 16823Testing Daniel Link 127 East Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380Mitigation John Lomonaco 102 Mink Lane
Greentown, PA 18426Testing Richard Malin 2075 Haymaker Road
Monroeville, PA 15146Testing John Mallon, Jr.
Radon Detection & ControlP. O. Box 419
4027 Jordan Street
South Heights, PA 15081Testing and Mitigation Frank Marsico 504 Woodcrest Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050Mitigation Robert Raishart 778 Armel Hollow Road
Latrobe, PA 15650Testing Jeffrey Remas 314 Race Street
West Pittston, PA 18643Testing Keith Roe 1510 Gary Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018Testing John Rogers 1129 Old Eagle Road
Lancaster, PA 17601Testing Brendan Ryan
Envirocare216 Logan Road
Valencia, PA 16059Testing Kenneth Schutter P. O. Box 55
Kimberton, PA 19442Testing Volz Environmental Services, Inc. 1200 Gulf Lab Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238Testing
Bureau of Mine Safety; Request for Variance The Department of Environmental Protection (Department), Bureau of Mine Safety (Bureau), has received a request for variance from Penn View Mining Company. The following notification contains a summary of this request. A complete copy of the variance request may be obtained from Cathy Dunn, (724) 439-7469 or from the BMS website at www.depweb.state.pa.us/deepminesafety/site/default.asp.
The Department is publishing a summary of the request to solicit comments from affected parties on the proposed variance request. Comments may be used by the Bureau to assist in its investigation of the variance request. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice. All comments should be addressed to: Joseph A. Sbaffoni, Director, Bureau of Mine Safety, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Room 167, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Section 702 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act (act) (53 P. S. § 701-101--701-706), provides a mechanism for operators to obtain variances from specific requirements of the act to accommodate the adoption of new machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, methods or processes.
Section 242(c) states that where belt conveyors are installed, main stoppings and regulators shall be so arranged as to reduce the quantity of air traveling in the belt conveyor entry to a minimum for effective ventilation and to provide an intake air split as an escapeway from the face are to the main air current.
Summary of the Request: Penn View Mining requests a variance to use point CO early warning fire detection system and entries in common with the belt conveyor entry at the TJS No. 6 Mine.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Brush Run Watershed in
Beaver CountyGreensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on February 6, 2008, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office in Greensburg, PA to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Brush Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals; additional segments were identified in 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2006. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 33337 Brush Run 7.35 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows (Brush Run is designated as a high quality water):
Criterion value Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.0783 Total Recoverable Iron 0.247 Total Recoverable Manganese 0.0289 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was heavily mined for coal in the 20th century. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations, which are made to permitted point sources.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation 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 TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals, sediment and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected throughout 2006.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Michael Gardner at (724) 925-5522 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Greensburg District Mining Office, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601. E-mail will be received at mgardner@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact.
The proposed TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website at www.dep.state. pa.us (PA Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by March 19, 2008. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 3 p.m. Friday, February 1. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Clarks Run Watershed in
Beaver CountyGreensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on February 6, 2008, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office in Greensburg, PA to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements Section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Clarks Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals; additional segments were identified in 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2006. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 34015 Brush Run 3.5 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion value Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.50 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.0 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was heavily mined for coal in the 20th century. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations, which are made to permitted point sources.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation 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 TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals, sediment and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected throughout 2006.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Marty Picklo at (724) 925-5517 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Greensburg District Mining Office, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601. E-mail will be received at mpicklo@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact.
The proposed TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website at www.dep.state. pa.us (PA Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by March 19, 2008. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 3 p.m. Friday, February 1. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Saltlick Run Watershed in
Fayette CountyGreensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on February 5, 2008, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office in Greensburg, PA to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Wallace Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals; additional segments were identified in 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2006. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 40203 Saltlick Run 2.8 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion value Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.50 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.0 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was heavily mined for coal in the 20th century. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations, which are made to permitted point sources.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation 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 TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals, sediment and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected throughout 2006.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Michael Gardner at (724) 925-5522 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Greensburg District Mining Office, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601. E-mail will be received at mgardner@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact.
The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (PA Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by March 19, 2008. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 3 p.m. Friday, February 1. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Wallace Run Watershed in
Fayette CountyGreensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting on February 5, 2008, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office in Greensburg, PA to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of Section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. One stream segment in the Wallace Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals; additional segments were identified in 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2006. The listed segment and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 41088 Wallace Run 1.3 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron and manganese), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion value Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.50 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.0 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0 NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was heavily mined for coal in the 20th century. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations, which are made to permitted point sources.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation 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 TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals, sediment and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected throughout 2006.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Michael Gardner at (724) 925-5522 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Greensburg District Mining Office, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601. E-mail will be received at mgardner@state.pa.us. Directions to the meeting place can also be obtained through this contact.
The TMDL can be viewed and printed by accessing the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (PA Keyword: TMDL).
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by March 19, 2008. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 3 p.m. Friday, February 1. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-98. Filed for public inspection January 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]
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