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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.
E46-1023. Township of Lower Merion, 75 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003-2376, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the proposed Flat Rock Park improvements within and along the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF):
1. To modify, construct and maintain a 25-foot wide by 50-foot long concrete boat launch ramp with a fixed 6-foot wide by 40-foot long dock adjacent to the ramp.
2. To modify, construct and maintain an 8-foot wide by 40-foot long floating dock connected to a 10-foot wide by 50-foot long boardwalk with handrails.
3. To expand an existing parking lot and associated amenities.
The site is located along River Road (Norristown, PA Quadrangle N: 3.75 inches; W: 0.3 inch).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 134(a)).
E51-231. Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To relocate an existing stormwater outfall structure and to construct and maintain the proposed 72-inch RCP stormwater outfall structure approximately 500 feet east of the existing outfall structure and along the Schuylkill River (WWF/MF). The site is located at the United States Navy Ship Yard just west of 26th Street and approximately 0.5 mile upstream from the Schuylkill Rover's confluence with the Delaware River (Philadelphia, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 4.2 inches; W: 12.6 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 134(a)).
Northeast Regional Office: Watershed Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
E39-453. Prospect Acquisitions, LP, 404 Sumneytown Pike, Suite 200, North Wales, PA 19454. Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To to construct and remove an outfall to Leibert Creek (HQ-CWF) consisting of a 32-inch by 50-inch reinforced concrete eliptical pipe, endwall and riprap-lined stilling basin; to construct and maintain a minor road crossing of a tributary to Leibert Creek consisting of an open-bottom 3-foot by 6-foot culvert, headwalls and riprap apron; and to construct and maintain two utility line crossings of a tributary to Leibert Creek consisting of an 8-inch waterline and a 2-inch sanitary line. The activities are associated with Estates at Maple Ridge residential development located adjacent to Main Road West (SR 2023) approximately 0.4 mile west of the Turnpike (I-476) (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle N: 0.3 inch; W: 1.2 inches). (Subbasin: 2C)
E52-201. Forest Glen Estates, LLC, 826 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10003. Delaware Township, Pike County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a road crossing of EV, PFO wetlands utilizing a 6-foot by 4-foot box culvert depressed 1.0 foot; to place fill in wetlands for the purpose of widening an existing roadway; and to construct and maintain a dry hydrant intake structure in an existing pond. The activities will impact a de minimis area of wetlands less than or equal to 0.05 acre and are associated with the construction of Forest Glen Estates. The project is located on the west side of SR 739, approximately 2 miles northwest of the intersection of SR 739 and SR 2001 (Edgemere, PA Quadrangle N: 3.3 inches; W: 6.5 inches). (Subbasin: 1D)
E48-392. James R. Blake, 843 Media Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Lower Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To modify and maintain an existing house partially situated in the floodway of the Delaware River (WWF, MF). Work includes removing an existing detached garage; raising the first floor of the living area above the 100-year flood elevation; constructing an addition on the downstream end of the house; and constructing a garage on the upstream side of the house. The project is located at 449 Delaware Avenue, approximately 0.3 mile southwest of Lower Mud Run Road (Bangor, PA Quadrangle N: 0.7 inch; W: 9.9 inches). (Subbasin: 1F)
E48-370. Todd H. Dreisbach, 4315 Fox Drive, Walnutport, PA 18105. Lehigh Township, Northampton County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To authorize the deepening and expansion of the reservoir of a nonjurisdictional dam having a surface area of approximately 0.3 acre located across a tributary to Bertsch Creek (CWF) and to construct and maintain a dry fire hydrant and a 90 square foot pile supported private recreational dock in the reservoir area. This work was conducted during the repair and restoration of the dam embankment that was damaged by flood waters. The project is located west of the intersection of Deer Path and Fox Drives (Palmerton, PA Quadrangle N: 7.2 inches; W: 7.9 inches). (Subbasin: 2C)
E45-509. Brodhead Creek Regional Authority, 410 Stokes Avenue, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Pocono Township, Monroe County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To relocate, operate and maintain a 12-inch diameter public drinking water supply line beneath Scot Run (HQ-CWF), a UNT to Scot Run (HQ-CWF) and exceptional value wetlands associated to both streams. The waterline crossing beneath Scot Run shall be 60-feet in length with maximum temporary wetland impact of 0.07-acre. The waterline crossing the UNT shall be 16-feet in length, with a maximum temporary wetland impact of 0.02-acre. Relocation of the waterline shall be performed during stream low flow and dry work conditions by dam and pumping, fluming stream flow around the work area or boring beneath stream and wetlands. Since Scot Run is a wild trout fishery, no waterline construction or future repair work shall be conducted in or along the stream channels between October 1 and December 31 without prior written approval from the Fish and Boat Commission. The southern-most waterline crossing is located along the western right-of-way of SR 0611 approximately 2,785-feet north of the SR 0800 and SR 0611 exchange (Mt. Pocono, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 03` 52.09"; Longitude: 75° 19` 05.25", Latitude: 40° 04` 10.48"; Longitude: 75° 19` 25.15"). Wetland impacts incurred by the waterline relocation shall solely be temporary and as such no mitigation through replacement wetlands will be required. (Subbasin: 2A)
E45-527. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation, 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056. Ross Township, Monroe County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following Water Obstructions and Encroachments associated with the Monroe County portion of the Sentinal Expansion--Wind Gap Loop Gas Pipeline Project which includes 3.87 miles of 42-in diameter gas pipe line, 0.69 mile of which is located in Ross Township, Monroe County.
1. (S-WG-015) a temporary equipment crossing of a 12-foot wide tributary to Aquashicola Creek (HQ-CWF) with 222 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 51` 27"; Long: 75° 20` 9").
2. (S-WG-016) a gas pipe line crossing and equipment crossing of approximately 22 feet of a tributary to Aquashicola Creek (HQ-CWF) with 114 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 51` 30"; Long: 75° 20` 11").
3. A road crossing of a tributary to Aquashicola Creek (HQ-CWF) consisting of a 24-foot long, 5-foot wide by 3-foot high concrete box culvert (Lat: 40° 51` 30"; Long: 75° 20` 11").
The project will temporarily impact 336 feet of stream channel, Disturbed streambanks will be permanently stabilized with riprap.
The project begins 0.60 mile southeast of the intersection of Mountain Road and Tittle Road (Wind Gap, PA Quadrangle Lat: 40° 51` 9"; Long: 75° 19` 37") and continues to 0.25 mile west of the intersection of Mountain and Tittle Roads (Wind Gap, PA Quadrangle Lat: 40° 51` 33"; Long: 75° 20` 11") Ross Township, Monroe County. (Subbasin: 2B)
E48-376. LTS Development, LLC, P. O. Box 160, Shawnee-On-Delaware, PA 18336. Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the proposed Bethel Hill Farms Subdivision: 1) a road crossing consisting of a 175-foot long concrete arch culvert stream enclosure having a span of 16 feet and underclearance of 7 feet in a tributary to Oughoughton Creek (CWF); 2) a road crossing consisting of a concrete box culvert having a span of 8 feet and an underclearance of 2.5 feet in a tributary to Oughoughton Creek (CWF); 3) a road crossing consisting of a 36-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe; 4) a 2.5 inch diameter sanitary sewer force main utility line wetland crossing; and 5) a timber pedestrian bridge having a span 35 feet and underclearance of 3.6 feet across a tributary to Oughoughton Creek (CWF).
The project is located east of SR 1017 (Richmond Road), approximately 2,000 feet south of the intersection of SR 0611 and SR 1017 (Belvidere, PA-NJ Quadrangle, Lat: 42° 05` 01"; Long: 75° 06` 46"). (Subbasin: 1C)
E48-377. Department of Veteran and Military Affairs, Bureau of Facilities and Engineering, Building 0-47, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003-5002. Forks Township, Northampton County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To place fill in approximately 0.15 acre of the 100-year floodplain of a tributary to Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of constructing Stryker Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and Maintenance Shop. The project is located approximately 0.2 mile southeast of the intersection of SR 1009 (Kesslerville Road) and Uhler Road (Easton, PA-NJ Quadrangle Lat: 40° 45` 09"; Long: 75° 13` 45"). (Subbasin: 2C)
E48-393. Traditions of America, LP, One Saucon View Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Hanover Township, Northampton County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct, operate and maintain a treated stormwater outfall to Monocacy Creek (HQ-CWF). The treated stormwater outfall structure shall be constructed with a vegetated swale and depressed rock apron level spreader along Monocacy Creek. Since Monocacy Creek is a WTF, no construction or future repair work shall be done in or along the stream channel between October 1st and December 31st without the written permission of the Fish and Boat Commission. The outfall structure is located approximately 100 feet downstream of the bridge that carries Bridle Path Road across Monocacy Creek (Catasauqua, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 30` 59.91"; Longitude: 75° 22` 51.90"). (Subbasin: 2C)
E45-522. PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, 2 North 9th Street, GENN 3, Allentown, PA 18101. Pocono Township, Monroe County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain two utility line crossings under Swiftwater Creek (HQ-CWF) by means of directional drilling, each crossing consisting of nine 5-inch diameter conduits within a 36-inch diameter steel casing, for the purpose of providing electrical service to Sanofi Pasteur. The crossings are located on the south side of SR 0314 (Manor Drive), east of SR 0611 (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 06` 03"; Longitude: 75° 20` 48") and (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 05` 52"; Longitude: 75° 20` 01"). (Subbasin: 1E)
E39-476. Omega Ridge LP by Omega Land Development LLC its General Partner, 1150 Cedar Crest Boulevard, Suite 200, Allentown, PA 18103. North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an ariel 36-inch diameter ductile iron stormwater pipe crossing of a tributary to Coplay Creek (CWF), having a span of 60-feet and an approximate underclearance of 4-feet and to construct and maintain a stormwater outfall in the floodway of the tributary to Coplay Creek consisting of a 24-inch diameter HDPE pipe, riprap apron and outfall channel. The project is located along Schneck Road (T-665) approximately 0.25 mile west of the I-476 underpass (Cementon, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 40` 33"; Longitude: 75° 36` 16"). (Subbasin: 2C)
E66-139. Wyoming County, Wyoming County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. North Branch Township, Wyomiong County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a concrete spread box beam bridge, having a normal span of 62.5 feet and an approximate underclearance of 9.5 feet, across North Branch Mehoopany Creek (CWF). The project is located on Catlin Hill Road (T-423) approximately 0.3 mile south of SR 0087 (Jenningsville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 33` 30"; Longitude: 75° 21` 40"). (Subbasin: 4G)
E66-138. Bowman Creek Watershed Association, P. O. Box 236, Noxen, PA 18636. Noxen Township, Wyoming County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 1,800 foot long stream channel restoration project in Bowman Creek (HQ-CWF) consisting of the following work: bankfull benches, rock J-hook vanes, streambank restoration and re-establishing the width and alignment of the historical stream channel. Seven temporary log vanes and a bankfull bench were previously authorized by Emergency Permit No. EP66064160 on November 14, 2006, for the purpose of stabilizing the streambanks along the upper limits of the work area. The project begins 250 feet downstream from the SR 0029 bridge and extends downstream to a point just past the confluence of Beaver Run (Noxen, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 25` 05"; Longitude: 76° 02` 49"). (Subbasin: 4G)
E48-395. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation, 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056. Plainfield and Bushkill Townships, Northampton County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following Water Obstructions and Encroachments associated with the Northampton County portion of the Sentinal Expansion--Wind Gap Loop Gas Pipeline Project which includes 3.87 miles of 42-in diameter gas pipe line 3.18 miles of which is located in Plainfield and Bushkill Townships, Northampton County.
1. (W-WG-002) a temporary equipment crossing of PEM wetlands with 0.12 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 20"; Long: 75° 17` 8") in Plainfield Township.
2. (S-WG-002) a temporary equipment crossing of a 1-foot wide tributary to Little Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 266 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 19"; Long: 75° 17` 7") in Plainfield Township.
3. (W-WG-001) a temporary equipment crossing of PEM wetlands with 0.13 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 21"; Long: 75° 17` 13") in Plainfield Township.
4. (S-WG-001) a temporary equipment crossing of a 3-foot wide tributary to Little Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 210 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 18"; Long: 75° 17` 15") in Plainfield Township.
5. (W-WG-003A) a temporary equipment crossing of PEM wetlands with 0.01 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 23"; Long: 75° 17` 11") in Plainfield Township.
6. (W-WG-003) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 80 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetland with 0.08 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 23"; Long: 75° 17` 17") in Plainfield Township.
7. (S-WG-003) a gas pipe line crossing and temporary equipment crossing of a 20-foot wide UNT to Little Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 134 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 24"; Long: 75° 17` 19") in Plainfield Township.
8. (S-WG-004) a gas pipe line crossing and temporary equipment crossing of a 4-foot wide tributary to Little Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 114 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 26"; Long: 75° 17` 28") in Plainfield Township.
9. (S-WG-004A) a temporary equipment crossing of a 3-foot wide tributary to Little Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 52 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 26"; Long: 75° 17` 28") in Plainfield Township.
10. (W-WG-004A) a temporary equipment crossing of PEM wetlands with 0.01 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 3"; Long: 75° 18` 43") in Plainfield Township.
11. (W-WG-004B) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 75 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetland with 0.08 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 26"; Long: 75° 31` 41") in Plainfield Township.
12. (W-WG-004) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 125 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.44 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 27"; Long: 75° 17` 41") in Plainfield Township.
13. (W-WG-005) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 20 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.06 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 35"; Long: 75° 17` 54") in Plainfield Township.
14. (S-WG-005) a temporary equipment crossing of a 3-foot wide tributary to Little Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 51 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 32"; Long: 75° 17` 52") in Plainfield Township.
15. (W-WG-006) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 90 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.13 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 34"; Long: 75° 17` 56") in Plainfield Township.
16. (W-WG-007) a gas pipeline crossing of approximately 120 feet of PEM wetlands and temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.22 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 37"; Long: 75° 18` 00") in Plainfield Township.
17. (S-WG-007) a gas pipe line crossing and temporary equipment crossing of a 5-foot wide tributary to Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 188 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 38"; Long: 75° 17` 59") in Plainfield Township.
18. (S-WG-008) a gas pipe line crossing and temporary equipment crossing of a 20-foot wide tributary to Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 94 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 49` 58"; Long: 75° 18` 38") in Bushkill Township.
19. (W-WG-009) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 365 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.61 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 03"; Long: 75° 18` 43") in Bushkill Township.
20. (W-WG-010) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 452 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.66 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 06"; Long: 75° 18` 49") in Bushkill Township.
21. (S-WG-009) a gas pipe line crossing and temporary equipment crossing of 13-foot wide Sobers Run (HQ-CWF) with 87 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 06"; Long: 75° 18` 48") in Bushkill Township.
22. (W-WG-017) a temporary equipment crossing of PEM wetlands with 0.01 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 09"; Long: 75° 18` 58") in Bushkill Township.
23. (W-WG-011) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 215 feet of PEM/SS wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.18 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 18"; Long: 75° 19` 07") in Bushkill Township.
24. (S-WG-011) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 5-foot wide UNT to Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 53 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 24"; Long: 75° 19` 13") in Bushkill Township.
25. (W-WG-012) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 75 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.09 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 21"; Long: 75° 19` 12") in Bushkill Township.
26. (W-WG-013) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 12 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.01 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 24"; Long: 75° 19` 14") in Bushkill Township.
27. (S-WG-012) a gas pipe line crossing and temporary equipment crossing of a 5-foot wide tributary to Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 212 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 24"; Long: 75° 19` 13") in Bushkill Township.
28. (S-WG-013) fill 0.47 acre of a pond for a 240-foot long gas pipe line crossing of the same pond (Lat: 40° 50` 26"; Long: 75° 19` 17") in Bushkill Township.
29. (S-WG-014) a gas pipe line crossing and temporary equipment crossing of a 7-foot wide tributary to Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF) with 119 feet of channel impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 30"; Long: 75° 19` 20") in Bushkill Township.
30. (W-WG-021) a gas pipe line crossing of approximately 125 feet of PEM wetlands and a temporary equipment crossing of the same wetlands with 0.04 acre of temporary wetland impacts (Lat: 40° 50` 32"; Long: 75° 19` 22") in Bushkill Township.
The project will temporarily impact 2.88 acres of wetlands and 1,580 linear feet of stream channel, disturbed streambanks will be permanently stabilized with riprap.
The project begins on the north side of Sandt Road 0.44 mile east of the intersection of SR 00115 and Sandt Road (Wind Gap, PA Quadrangle Lat: 40° 49` 18"; Long: 75° 17` 06") in Plainfield Township and continues to 0.60 mile southeast of the intersection of Mountain and Tittle Roads (Wind Gap, PA Quadrangle Lat: 40° 51` 9"; Long: 75° 19` 37") in Bushkill Township, Northampton County. (Subbasins: 1F, 2B)
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E18-433. Vance and Elisabeth McCoy, 204 Beech Creek Avenue, Mill Hall, PA 17751. Renovation of Private Dwelling in the Fishing Creek 100-Year Floodway, in Mill Hall Borough, Clinton County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (Mill Hall, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 06` 21.45"; Longitude: 77° 29` 11.74").
The applicant proposes to remove existing structures and appurtenances and construct, operate and maintain new and additional structures and appurtenances in the renovation of a private dwelling that is located within the 100-year floodway of Fishing Creek. New appurtenances to be constructed are a 9` by 15` rear deck and a 6` by 8` front deck. New structures to be constructed are a 28` by 24` elevated pavilion and 4-foot high perimeter fence. The permittee shall comply with all applicable municipal floodplain management regulations related to the renovation of existing and development of new structures within the 100-year floodplain and/or 100-year floodway. The project is located at 11 Main Street along the southern right-of-way of Main Street and approximately 350-feet west of Pennsylvania Avenue and Main Street intersection. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1588. Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN), 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1492. To construct and maintain building in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N: 17.7 inches; W: 5.6 inches, Latitude: 40° 28` 21"; Longitude: 80° 02` 25"). To construct and maintain a building known as ALCOSAN Customer Service and Training Center on the right bank flood plan of the Ohio River (WWF). The project is located on the west side of Preble Street at the intersection of Preble and Westhall Streets.
E63-604. Peters Township Sanitary Authority, 3244 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317. To construct and maintain five sanitary sewer stream crossings in Peters Township, Washington County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (Bridgeville, PA Quadrangle N: 5.8 inches; W: 13.2 inches, Latitude: 40° 16` 03"; Longitude: 80° 05` 54"). To construct and maintain five sanitary sewer stream crossings below the channel bed, across Brush Run (WWF) for the purpose of replacement of 1,500 LF of Willoughby Woods sanitary sewer interceptor.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
EA45-032CO. Analomink Rod and Gun Club, P. O. Box 100, Analomink, PA 18320. Stroud Township, Monroe County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain overtopping protection at Analomink Dam across a tributary to Brodhead Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of improving public safety. The dam is located at the intersection of Metzgar Road and Cherry Lane (East Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 03` 37"; Longitude: 75° 13` 34"). The project will permanently impact 0.04-acre of Palustrine Emergent Wetland. The wetland is classified Exceptional Value per 25 Pa. Code § 105.17(1)(iii). Impacts are considered de minimis and wetland replacement is not required.
D63-035EA. Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, Claysville Borough, Washington County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District.
Project proposes to breach and remove Claysville School Street No. 1 Dam across a tributary to Dutch Fork (HQ-WWF) for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. Project proposes to restore approximately 1,100 feet of stream channel. The dam is located approximately 1,800 feet northwest of the intersection of Main (US 40) and Wayne Streets (SR 231) (Claysville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 07` 09"; Longitude: 80° 24` 59").
D10-001EA. Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, Oakland Township, Butler County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District.
Project proposes to breach and remove Boydstown Dam across Connoquenessing Creek (HQ-WWF) for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. Project proposes to restore approximately 3,500 feet of stream channel. The project will also involve the construction of a v-notch monitoring weir at the site. The dam is located approximately 1,000 feet northeast of the intersection of SR 38 and Mahood Road (SR 4002) (East Butler, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 56` 21"; Longitude: 79° 50` 35").
D21-027EA and D21-174EA. Fish and Boat Commission, 833 Big Spring Road, Newville, PA 17241. West Pennsboro and North Newton Townships, Cumberland County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
Project proposes to breach and remove two unnamed dams across Big Spring Creek (CWF) for the purpose of restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The project will restore approximately 200 linear feet of stream channel. The dams are located approximately 1/2 mile North of the intersection of Big Spring (SR 3007) and Log Cabin Roads T333 (Newville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 08` 18"; Longitude: 77° 24` 24") (Newville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 08` 09"; Longitude: 77° 24` 21").
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, 400 Market Street, Floor 3, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554.
D36-235EA. Masonic Village of Elizabethtown, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199.
To remove a small existing dam and legacy sediment that was deposited within the natural valley bottom along an approximately 3,200 foot section of Conoy Creek (TSF). The purpose of the project is to restore aquatic resources to a natural condition that existed prior to landclearing, mill daming and other postsettlement activities. Radiocarbon dating of buried presettlement era vegetation and other carbon sources at this site indicate that several feet of legacy sediment is stored within the project area. The interpretation of the site is that legacy sediment was stored here prior to 1931 when the existing dam was constructed. The excavation and removal of legacy sediment will reestablish as much as possible the natural ecological and landscape conditions. The dam removal and natural floodplain, stream and riparian wetland restoration site is located adjacent to Bainbridge Road, approximately 1 mile southwest of the intersection with Masonic Drive in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County (Elizabethtown, PA Quadrangle 76° 37` 5" W; 40° 8` 3" N).
D40-244. Wyoming Valley Inflatable Dam. Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority, Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
To construct, operate and maintain Wyoming Valley Inflatable Dam across the Susquehanna River (WWF), impacting 1.06 acre of wetlands (Palustrine Emergent and Palustrine Forested) and 4.5 miles of river and providing 1.06 acre of wetland mitigation, for the purpose of revitalizing interest in the river through new recreation, scenic and economic opportunities. Work includes construction of a 9.5-foot high 960-foot long inflatable run-of-the-river dam (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle N: 22.0 inches; W: 5.9 inches) in the City of Wilkes-Barre and Borough of Larksville, Luzerne County.
D21-100. Gary J. Mixell, 19 Creekview Road, Newville, PA 17241. Mifflin Township, Cumberland County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
Project proposes to breach and remove Mixell Dam across Doubling Gap Creek (CWF) for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The project will restore approximately 1,000 lineal feet of stream channel. The dam is located approximately 1,080 feet southeast of the intersection of Center and Asper Roads (Newville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 11` 60"; Longitude: 77° 25` 06").
SPECIAL NOTICES
Planning Grant Awards under Section 901 of the Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces the following grants to counties under the Pennsylvania Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988 (P. L. 556, Act 101) Section 901 and Section 208 of the Waste Tire Recycling Act/Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Act (Act 190 of 1996).
Planning grants are awarded to counties for 80% of approved costs for preparing municipal waste management plans as required by Act 101, for carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analysis, including those related to siting, environmental mediation, education programs on pollution prevention and household hazardous waste and providing technical assistance to small businesses for pollution prevention. Grants may be awarded for feasibility studies and project development for municipal waste processing or disposal facilities, except for facilities for the combustion of municipal waste that are not proposed to be operated for the recovery of energy. Grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101 and the availability of moneys in the Recycling Fund.
Inquiries regarding the grant offerings should be directed to Sally Lohman, Chief, Waste Planning Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
JOHN HANGER,
Secretary
Act 101, Section 901 Planning Grant
Region County Applicant Project Description Grant Award Southeast Northeast Southcentral Northcentral . Southwest Northwest Mercer Mercer County Plan Revision $43,897
Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In the month of August 2008, 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 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 Michael Biechler 2466 Round Top Road
Middletown, PA 17057Testing Daniel Keogh 518 Kimberton Road
Suite 311
Phoenixville, PA 19460Testing Russell Knarr 129 North Fifth Street
Reynoldsville, PA 15851Testing Christopher Marshall 251 Sequoia Drive
Newtown, PA 18940Testing Eric Mills P. O. Box 116
Oreland, PA 19075Testing Jeffrey Nicholls P. O. Box 400
Henryville, PA 18332Testing Onega LLC--Amerispec 333 Lindsay Road
Zelienople, PA 16063Testing Ray Ransom, Jr. 55 Dam Overlook Lane
Lawrenceville, PA 16929Testing Troy Rudy
Allied Home Inspections, Inc.P. O. Box 4214
Lancaster, PA 17604Mitigation Jeffrey Smith 1213 Allie Buck Road
Nanty Glo, PA 15943Testing John Staz, III 1738 North Third Street
Suite A
Harrisburg, PA 17102Testing
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-1669. Filed for public inspection September 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]
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