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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 Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to such 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 the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each 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 the certification.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application 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 address of the district mining office indicated above each 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.
Written comments or objections related to a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; 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, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.123 or 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the 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 desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the mining activity permit, but the issuance of the NPDES permit is contingent upon the approval of the associated mining activity permit.
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that do not exceed the technology-based effluent limitations. The proposed limits are listed in Table 1.
For noncoal mining activities, the proposed limits are found in Table 2. Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description below specifies the parameters. The limits will be in the ranges specified in Table 1.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur, will be incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation-Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES permit application should submit a statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated previously each application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92.61. The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and shall contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and shall state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. In the case where a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: 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 drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
02891701 and NPDES Permit # PA0215571, Consolidation Coal Company, (CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15217), to renew the post mining activity permit for the Harmer Mine in Harmer and Indiana Townships, Fox Chapel Borough, Allegheny County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. Application received: March 10, 2010.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
32080101 and NPDES No. PA0262561. P & N Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to add 15.8 acres to the permit area in Banks Township, Indiana County, affecting 9.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Cush Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 24, 2010.
56813104 and NPDES No. PA0599115. PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Finzel Coal, 12152 National Pike, Grantsville, MD 21536 located in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 344.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and Tubs Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 29, 2010.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500.
26100102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251917. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 SR 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine, located in Springfield Township, Fayette County, affecting 40 acres. This application includes a land use change from forestland to pastureland and/or land occasionally cut for hay. Receiving streams: Middle Fork and Laurel Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: Indian Creek Valley Water Authority. Application received: March 26, 2010.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
33070108 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258474. Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215) Transfer of an existing bituminous strip operation from Ben Hal Mining Company in McCalmont Township, Jefferson County affecting 40.0 acres. Receiving streams: Six unnamed tributaries to Sandy Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This application also includes a revision to add augering. Application received: March 30, 2010.
16100102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258849. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous strip operation in Redbank Township, Clarion County affecting 62.3 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Pine Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 31, 2010.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17100105 and NPDES No. PA0257338. TDK Coal Sales, Inc. (279 Shannon Road, Monongahela, PA 15063-3414). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Penn Township, Clearfield County affecting 364.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Daily Run to Curry Run to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River classified for Cold Water Fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 22, 2010.
17000109 and NPDES No. PA0242985. Kenneth K. Rishel & Sons, Inc. (1229 Turnpike Avenue, Clearfield, PA 16830). Permit revision to an existing bituminous surface mine located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 25.0 acres. This revision is to add 5 acres of mining and support area to the existing permit area. Receiving streams: Orr's Run and an unnamed stream to Orr's Run classified for Cold Water Fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 22, 2010.
17100106 and NPDES No. PA0257346. Forcey Coal, Inc. (P. O. Box 225, Madera, PA 16661). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 68.4 acres. Receiving streams: Clearfield Creek (Warm Water Fishery) and an unnamed tributary to Clearfield Creek (Cold Water Fishery). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 25, 2010.
17040105 and NPDES No. PA0243795. R. B. Contracting (160 R. B. Contracting Lane, Curwensville, PA 16833). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine located in Brady Township, Clearfield County affecting 63.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to East Branch of Mahoning Creek and East Branch of Mahoning Creek classified for High Quality Cold Water Fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 25, 2010.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
54100201. South Tamaqua Coal Pockets, Inc., (804 West Penn Pike, Tamaqua, PA 18252), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 86.5 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. Application received: March 30, 2010.
54-305-015GP12. South Tamaqua Coal Pockets, Inc., (804 West Penn Pike, Tamaqua, PA 18252), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 54100201 in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: March 20, 2010.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500.
02100301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251909. Taylor Road Co., LLC (P. O. Box 427, Lisbon, OH 44432). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of large noncoal surface mine, located in West Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, affecting 125 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Streets Run, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: PA American Water Co. Application received: March 24, 2010.
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 Floodplain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E45-553. Stroudsburg Area School District, 123 Linden Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, in Borough of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstruction and encroachments in and along the 100-year floodway of Pocono Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) as follows: (1) a 15-LF, 36" diameter HDPE stormwater outfall with concrete headwall and R- riprap; (2) a 35-LF, 30" diameter HDPE stormwater outfall with concrete headwall and R- riprap; and (3) a 130-LF, vegetated stormwater outfall channel for the purpose of stormwater management associated with the expansion of Stroudsburg High School. The project is located along the north side of SR 2012 (West Main Street), approximately 3 miles southwest of the intersection of U.S. 209 and SR 447 (Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 59` 3"; Longitude: -75° 12` 16"), in the Borough of Stroudsburg, Monroe County (Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 59` 3"; Longitude: -75° 12` 16").
E39-504. Lehigh County, 17 South Seventh Street, Allentown, PA 18101, in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove several temporary housing units and to construct and maintain a building addition and expansion to the existing facility within the 100-year floodplain of the Lehigh River (WWF, MF). The project is located at 1600 Riverside Drive in the City of Bethlehem (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 36` 43"; Longitude: -75° 24` 43").
E39-505. Lavern Mangold, 6387 Ridge Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066, in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a stream crossing for livestock across a Tributary to School Creek (EV). The project is located at 7513 Zeisloff Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066 (New Tripoli, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 40` 25"; Longitude: -75° 45` 26").
Southcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707.
E05-354: Hyndman Borough Municipal Authority, 155 Clarence Street, Hyndman, PA 15545-0445, Hyndman Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, Hyndman Borough, Bedford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To perform improvements to an existing wastewater treatment plant, which consist of construction and maintenance of the following:
(1) two SBR tanks approximately 39 feet diameter having a height of 20.0 feet; (2) two existing digester tanks modified to approximately 40 feet by 20 feet and having a height of 14.0 feet, with the tanks almost entirely below the proposed grade; (3) a UV unit approximately 22 feet by 3 feet having a height of 13.0 feet; and (4) a wet well pump station approximately 10 feet by 10 feet and having a height of 3.5 feet above the proposed grade. For the proposed project activities, approximately 300 cubic yards of fill will be placed within the 100-year floodplain. The wastewater treatment plant is located along the northwesterly bank of Wills Creek (CWF, MF) (Hyndman, PA Quadrangle N: 11.28 inches; W: 12.89 inches, Latitude: 39° 48` 43.7"; Longitude: 78° 43` 0.4") in Hyndman Borough, Bedford County.
E21-417: Turnpike Commission, Attn: Gary L. Graham, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676, Blue Mountain Interchange, Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To: (1) extend and maintain an existing 42.0-inch diameter RCP culvert by 29.0 feet on the downstream side in an unnamed tributary to Newburg Run (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40° 9` 40"; Longitude: -77° 36` 33"); (2) extend and maintain an existing 18.0-inch diameter RCP culvert by 20.0 feet on the upstream side and 30.0 feet on the downstream side in an unnamed tributary to Newberg Run (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40° 9` 49"; Longitude: -77° 36` 19"); (3) extend and maintain an existing reinforced concrete open bottom arch culvert by 44.0 feet on the upstream side and 32.0 feet on the downstream side in an unnamed tributary to Newburg Run (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40° 9` 49"; Longitude: -77° 36` 14"); and (4) fill and maintain approximately 0.03 acre of PEM wetland in the Newburg Run watershed. The project is located between mileposts 200.4 and 202.3 on Interstate 76 (from Newburg, PA Quadrangle N: 6.32 inches; W: 15.58 inches, Latitude: 40° 9` 35"; Longitude: -77° 36` 42" to Newburg, PA Quadrangle N: 7.03 inches; W: 14.54 inches, Latitude: 40° 9` 35"; Longitude: 77° 36` 42") in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County. The purpose of the project is to improve existing interchange geometry, widen the roadway, improve safety conditions, and to upgrade culverts and stormwater management facilities.
E29-098: Fulton County Conservation District, 216 North Second Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233-4423, Spring Run Stream Restoration, Ayr Township, Fulton County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To restore and maintain approximately 3,900 linear feet of Spring Run (CWF) through the installation of: (1) eight log vane deflectors; (2) eight cross rock vanes; (3) nineteen J-hook vanes; (4) three lunker structures; (5) 142.0 linear feet of rocktoe protection; (6) one cattle crossing; and (7) 546.0 linear feet of stream relocation for the purpose of stabilizing degraded stream banks and improving aquatic habitat. The stream restoration begins at a point approximately 4,000 feet downstream of Union Church Road (Big Cove Tannery, PA Quadrangle N: 21.44 inches; W: 2.93 inches, Latitude: 39° 52` 5.10"; Longitude: 78° 1` 15.28") and ends at Spring Run Drive (Big Cove Tannery, PA Quadrangle N: 20.55 inches; W: 3.96 inches, Latitude: 39° 51` 47.43"; Longitude: 78° 1` 41.70"). The applicant also proposes to: (1) install and maintain a 6.0-inch PVC intake structure from a small pond; (2) install and maintain a 6.0-inch PVC outfall structure to an unnamed tributary to Spring Run (CWF); and (3) the removal of the existing structure and the construction and maintenance of a 25.0-foot long, 1.0-foot depressed, 10.5-foot by 6.75-foot corrugated metal arch culvert in Spring Run (CWF) at the downstream end of the restoration project. To compensate for wetland impacts the applicant shall provide a minimum of 0.15 acre of replacement wetlands onsite. The project is located in Ayr Township, Fulton County.
E01-293: Conewago Enterprises, Inc., 660 Edgegrove Road, P. O. Box 407, Hanover, PA 17331, Conewago Township, Adams County, ACOE Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to place and maintain fill in 0.809 acre of PEM wetlands for the purpose of expanding an existing commercial facility. The project is located at the intersection of Oxford Avenue and Black Lane, just northeast of the town of Edgegrove (McSherrystown, PA Quadrangle N: 13.5 inches; W: 7.5 inches, Latitude: 39° 49` 28.16"; Longitude: 77° 02` 25.12"), in Conewago Township, Adams County. To compensate for wetland impacts, the permittee shall provide a minimum of 0.809 acres of replacement wetlands onsite.
E67-880: Department of Transportation, Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103, Carroll Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To: (1) remove the existing culvert structure and construct and maintain 90.0 feet of dual 38-inch by 60-inch elliptical culvert with rock aprons depressed 12.0 inches into the streambed of an unnamed tributary to Dogwood Run (CWF, MF); (2) place and maintain fill within the floodway and floodplain along 905.0 feet of Dogwood Run; and (3) construct and maintain 50.0 feet of bank stabilization along an unnamed tributary to Dogwood Run, all for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The project is located on SR 0074, at the intersection of Spring Lane (T-874) (Mechanicsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 1.5 inches; W: 5.6 inches, Latitude: 40° 08` 00"; Longitude: -77° 02` 24") in Carroll Township, York County.
E07-432: Department of Transportation, Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Williamsburg Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To: (1) remove the existing bridge structure and construct and maintain a 37.7-foot wide, two span bridge having a normal span of 172.8 feet and an underclearance of 17.8 feet across Frankstown Branch Juniata River (TSF); (2) construct and maintain bank stabilization using R-5 rock for a distance of 310.0 feet along the left bank and 205.0 feet along the right bank of the Frankstown Branch Juniata River (TSF) on the downstream side of the bridge; and (3) place and maintain fill in 0.16 acre of exceptional value PEM wetlands, all for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The project is located on SR 2015, approximately 320 feet north of its intersection with SR 0866 (Williamsburg, PA Quadrangle N: 0.7 inch; W: 9.4 inches, Latitude: 40° 27` 47"; Longitude: -78° 12` 00") in Catherine Township and Williamsburg Borough, Blair County. The permittee has met the wetland replacement criteria by debiting 0.32 acre of PEM wetlands from the Huntingdon Advance Wetland Compensation Site located in Smithfield Township, Huntingdon County.
E44-143: Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 1924 Daisy Street Extension, Clearfield, PA 16830, Burnham Borough, Mifflin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove the existing bridge structure and construct and maintain a 63.0-foot wide, single span bridge having a normal span of 46.8 feet and an underclearance of 5.5 feet across Bucks Run (TSF, MF), for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The project is located on SR 1005, approximately 90 feet south of its intersection with SR 4013 (Burnham, PA Quadrangle N: 0.7 inch; W: 9.4 inches, Latitude: 40° 37` 45"; Longitude: -77° 34` 03") in Burnham Borough, Mifflin County.
E07-431: JoAnne and Matthew Gordon, 608 East 25th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, Spring Run Retaining Wall, City of Altoona, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain an approximately 90-foot long by 8-foot high pre-cast block retaining wall along the left bank of Spring Run (WWF, MF) and adjacent to 608 East 25th Avenue. The project is proposed to restore deteriorated portions of the stream channel to prevent structural damage of the property. The project is located at the intersection of East 25th Avenue and Spring Run (Altoona, PA Quadrangle N: 6.74 inches; W: 3.50 inches, Latitude: 40° 32` 13.63"; Longitude: -78° 24` 0.65") in the City of Altoona, Blair County, PA.
E22-555: W. C. Farms, LLC, Stan Custer, 2805 Old Post Road, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA, South Hanover Township, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain: (1) a 68.0-foot long, 36.0-inch diameter HDPE culvert pipe impacting 0.0493 acre of PEM wetlands with a riprap apron extending 20.0 feet downstream; (2) a 74.0-foot long, 30.0-inch diameter CPP culvert pipe with a 60.0-foot long, 15.0-foot high block retaining wall structure and a riprap apron extending 20.0 feet downstream, and an 18.0-inch HDPE stormwater pipe, an 8.0-inch diameter DI water line, and an 8.0-inch diameter PVC sanitary sewer line crossing over the proposed culvert, all impacting 0.0995 acre of PEM wetlands; and (3) a 12.0-inch diameter DI water line and a 4.0-inch diameter sanitary sewer line in and across an unnamed tributary to Kellock Run (WWF), all for the purpose of constructing a 40 unit single family home residential development. The project is located 0.15 mile east-northeast of the intersection of Red Top and Oaktree Roads (Hershey, PA Quadrangle N: 11.5 inches; W: 6.0 inches, Latitude: 40° 18` 42.6"; Longitude: 76° 42` 31.8"), in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County.
E06-658: Forino Company, LP, John Smith, 555 Mountain Home Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, Stonehedge Farm II, Bern Township, Berks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain: (1) a 70.0-foot long, 1.0-foot depressed, 38.0-inch by 60.0-inch HERCP culvert pipe in an unnamed tributary to Seifert Run (WWF) with a depressed riprap apron extending 30.0 feet downstream; (2) a 15.0-inch diameter RCP storm sewer line across as unnamed tributary to Siefert Run (WWF) over the proposed culvert; and (3) an 8.0-inch DICL water line and an 8.0-inch diameter PVC sewer line in and across an unnamed tributary to Siefert Run (WWF), all for the purpose of providing access and utilities to a proposed 115 unit housing development. The project is located approximately 0.17 mile northeast of the intersection of Cross Keys Road and West Main Street (Temple, PA Quadrangle N: 10.57 inches; W: 13.75 inches, Latitude: 40° 25` 59" N; Longitude: 75° 58` 26" W) in Bern Township, Berks County.
E06-654: Maxatawny Township Municipal Authority, 127 Quarry Road, Suite 1, Kutztown, PA 19530, Maxatawny Township, Berks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To install and maintain a 6.0-inch diameter HDPE sanitary sewer line in and across Sacony Creek (CWF) temporarily impacting 0.0011 acre of PFO wetlands, and to construct and maintain an 8.0-inch HDPE outfall with a rip rap apron along Sacony Creek (CWF) for the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility. The project is located 0.1 mile south of the intersection of Long Dam Road and SR 737 (Kutztown, PA Quadrangle N: 5.95 inches; W: 5.25 inches, Latitude: 40° 31` 58"; Longitude: 75° 47` 16") in Maxatawny Township, Berks County. Wetland impacts are de minimis, and wetland replacement is not required.
E67-878: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Operations, Inc., 1425 Eden Road, York, PA 17402, Springettsbury Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to extend and maintain: (1) three (3) existing 50.0-foot long, 36.0-inch reinforced concrete pipes in kind by 28.0 feet at the downstream end in an unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek (WWF); (2) an existing 56.0-foot long, 34.0-inch by 53.0-inch reinforced concrete pipe in kind by 40.0 feet at the downstream end in an unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek (WWF); (3) an existing 21.0-foot long, 36.0-inch and (2) 24.0-inch reinforced concrete pipes in kind by 35.0 feet at the upstream end in an unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek (WWF); (4) an existing 31.0-foot long, 36.0-inch reinforced concrete pipe with an 18.0-inch reinforced concrete pipe by 32.0 feet at the upstream end in an unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek (WWF); and (5) an existing 42.0-long, 5.0-foot by 5.0-foot concrete box culvert in kind by 54.0 feet at the downstream end in an unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek (WWF). In addition, the applicant proposes to place and maintain fill in a 0.40-acre fire pond. All activities are for the purpose of site improvements, including the construction of building additions, parking lots and road improvements. The project is located on Eden Road northeast of its intersection with PA Route 30 (York, PA Quadrangle N: 20.6 inches; W: 12.5 inches, Latitude: 39° 59` 18"; Longitude: 76° 42` 52").
Northcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E08-464. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. SR 0187 Section 003 Bridge Structure Replacement over Bennetts Creek, Asylum Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 43` 30"; W: 76° 22` 03").
Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0 proposes to replace the existing single span concrete slab bridge with a single span concrete arch culvert over Bennetts Creek. The existing structure has a 13 ft. normal span, 45° skew, 11.12 ft. underclearance, and 791.31 ft. low chord elevation. The proposed structure has a 20 ft. normal span, 45° skew, 10.54 ft. underclearance, and 791.33 ft. low chord elevation. The proposed bridge will be placed approximately on the existing vertical and horizontal alignment. Bennetts Creek is classified as a Warm Water Fishery by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards. The proposed project will not impact any jurisdictional wetlands.
E18-452. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 1924 Daisy Street Extension, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 2004, Section A07 Bridge Replacement in Lamar Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mill Hall, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 04` 46"; Longitude: 77° 28` 46").
The applicant proposes to replace a single lane, two span, open grate steel girder bridge with a two lane, two span, pre-stressed concrete adjacent box beam bridge. The existing structure has a total span of 149 ft, skew of 58°, underclearance of 10.5 ft, and roadway width of 15.4 ft. The proposed structure has a total span of 162 ft, skew of 60°, underclearance of 10.5 ft, and a roadway width of 32 ft. Minor approach work will be required to account for a three feet horizontal alignment shift to the west. The proposed bridge is located over Fishing Creek. Fishing Creek is classified as a High Quality-Cold Water Fishery by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93. This project proposes to temporarily impact 0.02 acre of jurisdictional wetlands.
E57-119. Hemlock Hollow, LLC, 2096 Strasburg Road, Coatesville, PA 19320-5231. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit Application, in Laporte Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Laporte, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 23` 6.1"; W: 77° 26` 11.1").
To construct and maintain a single span steel I-beam bridge having a span of 16 feet, width of 12 feet and an average underclearance of 5 feet over Peter's Creek (EV). The crossing is located 2.5 miles northeast of Nordmont along SR 2006 in Laporte Township, Sullivan County. This project will impact 16 feet of Peter's Creek, which is designated an Exceptional Value Fishery and impact 0.0 acres jurisdictional wetlands.
E59-494. William Dobron, P. O. Box 187, Point Pleasant, PA 18950. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit Application, in Clymer Township, Tioga County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Asaph, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 51` 21.9"; W: 77° 29` 19").
To construct and maintain a bridge having a span of 36 feet, width of 16 feet and an underclearance of 4.3 feet over Jemison Creek (WWF). The bridge is located off Boardman Road, 3.3 miles southwest of the intersection with SR 0249 in Clymer Township, Tioga County. This project proposes to permanently impact 16 linear feet of Jemison Creek, which is designated a Warm Water Fishery and impact 0.25 acre jurisdictional wetlands.
E59-495. UGI—Central Penn Gas, Inc., 24547 Route 6, Port Alleghany, PA 16743-2507. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit Application in Gaines Township, Tioga County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Marshlands, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 44` 33.3"; W: 77° 34` 41.45").
To construct and maintain 210 linear feet of 4-inch polyethylene gas pipeline under Pine Creek (EV). The proposed crossing will be bored. The crossing is located near the intersection of SR 3001 and Chestnut Street (T-453), 0.5 miles south of the intersection with SR 0006 in Gaines Township, Tioga County. This project will not impact Pine Creek, which is designated a Exceptional Value Fishery and impact 0.0 acres jurisdictional wetlands.
E59-497. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. SR 2005, Section 001, Slide Repair, Pipe Replacement, and Channel Lining, Richmond Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Wellsboro, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 48` 33"; W: 77° 05` 40").
Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0 proposes to replace two concrete pipes, which have a drainage area less than 100 acres, as well as repair a slide induced by saturated side slope soils. The slide will be repaired and grouted R-8 Rip-Rap will be placed in the stream channel for a total of 494 feet. The grout Rip-Rap will be placed to stabilize the steep channel. This project will not impact and jurisdictional wetlands and does not require mitigation. The project is located in Richmond Township, Tioga County.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-458, Cranberry Township, 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 400, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Northwest Roadway Connector Project, in Cranberry Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 44` 24"; W: 80° 7` 34").
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a road having a length of 2,700 feet connecting Heights Drive to SR 19 involving to construct and maintain: 1) a 160-foot long, 4.5-foot diameter CMP stream enclosure in a UNT Brush Creek having a drainage area of less than 100 acres; 2) a wetland crossing permanently impacting 0.22 acre of PEM wetlands; 3) a stormwater outfall discharging to UNT Brush Creek and adjacent wetlands; 4) a 0.22 acre PEM wetland mitigation area within the FEMA floodway and floodplain in Graham Park in Cranberry Township; and 5) stream mitigation consisting of a riparian planting area having a length of 240 feet on a UNT Brush Creek immediately upstream of the proposed stream enclosure. UNT Brush Creek is a perennial stream classified as a warm water fishery. The project proposes to impact approximately 200 feet of stream and 0.22 acre of PEM wetlands.
E33-241, Open Flow Gas Supply Corporation, 90 Beaver Drive, Suite 110B, Drawer J, Ideal Gas Pipeline Crossing, in Snyder Township, Jefferson County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Carman, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 16` 2.18"; W: -78° 52` 6.99").
State Game Lands 54 (rural location): This project includes the installation of three natural gas well pipelines by means of a directional bore under the South Branch of North Fork Creek (EV) to facilitate transport of gas from an existing well to the main line. Bore 1 is 170` long with a 4" plastic pipe through a 12" sleeve, Bore 2 is 120` long with a 4" plastic pipe through a 12" sleeve, and Bore 3 is 130` long with a 2" plastic pipe through a 12" sleeve. All sleeves to be installed at 3` minimum increments.
APPLICATION FOR WATER OBSTRUCTION AND ENCROACHMENTS PERMIT
Department of Environmental Protection—Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Water Management Program Manager, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554.
E0214-001, Department of General Services, Bureau of Engineering and Architecture, 18th and Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, Concrete Channel Protection System, Borough of Pitcairn, Allegheny County, US ACOE Pittsburgh District.
This permit is requested for a flood protection project in and along approximately 7,019 linear feet (approximately 8.0 acres) of an Unnamed Tributary to Turtle Creek, locally known as Dirty Camp Run. The project begins at the upstream end of Sugar Camp Park (USGS ''Braddock'' Quadrangle North 8.0 inches; West 3.7 inches) and extends downstream to the confluence with Turtle Creek (USGS ''Braddock'' Quadrangle North 4.75 inches; West 4.25 inches).
The following activities are associated with the Concrete Channel Protection System project:
• Remove existing culverts and stream enclosures along a 5,010-foot-reach of Dirty Camp Run.
• Construct and maintain a 230-foot long by 170-foot wide earthen debris basin.
• Construct and maintain 400.0 linear feet of 20-foot-wide rock riprap lined trapezoidal channel.
• Construct and maintain 120.0 linear feet of 20-foot-wide by 8-foot-high concrete open channel.
• Construct and maintain a 50-foot-long concrete transition structure between the 20-foot-wide concrete open channel and a 18-foot-wide concrete open channel.
• Construct and maintain 3,920.0 linear feet of 18-foot-wide concrete open channel.
• Install and maintain 18-foot-wide precast concrete box culverts under Wall and Taylor Avenues.
• Install and maintain 1,110.0 linear feet of 18-foot-wide by 7-foot-high precast concrete box culvert.
• Install and maintain 850 linear feet of 18-foot-wide by 6.5-foot-high precast concrete box culvert.
• Construct and maintain 35.0 linear feet of 18-foot-wide concrete open channel. A channel outlet apron constructed of rock riprap slope protection will be installed around the channel outlet and along the right bank of Turtle Creek.
Anticipated construction time is 21 months.
Northeast Region: Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Wilkes-Barre District Office, 2 Public Square, 5th Floor, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2371.
E3511-004: Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Wilkes-Barre District Office. Riverside East Project in Archbald and Jessup Boroughs, Lackawanna County, ACOE Baltimore District, Olyphant, PA Quadrangle N: 19.8 inches; W: 6.0 inches.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with regrading of the floodplain.
This project will remove several large mine refuse piles and reestablish the flood plain. Also, a grouted riprap apron will be constructed at the outlet of the drainage culvert and will enter the high quality Lackawanna River at the downstream end of the project. This project will reclaim 19.5 acres along Railroad Street in Jessup. It will reestablish the flood plain for approximately 2,000 feet.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
EA25-050, Elk County Freshwater Association, 10 Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA 15857, Acid Deposition Impacts in Big Mill Creek, in Jones Township, Elk County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Albion, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 59` 38"; W: -80° 19` 34").
The applicant proposes to construct and operate three passive treatment systems in the headwaters of Big Mill Creek. The three locations to be addressed under this project are:
1. The headwaters of Cherry Run (N: 41.582861; W: 78.798056);
2. The headwaters of Big Mill Creek (N: 41.594389; W: 78.789861); and
3. In an unnamed tributary to Ellithorpe Run (N: 41.581083; W: 78.805889).
Each site will consist of an intake structure to divert between 10% and 75% of stream flow to a combination aerobic limestone basin and anaerobic vertical flow wetland, followed by an outfall structure that will discharge treated water back to the stream. The treatment systems are being constructed to add alkalinity to neutralize acidity, and increase buffering in Big Mill Creek to remediate the impacts of episodic acidification.
Big Mill Run Elk Creek is a perennial stream classified as a High Quality Cold Water Fishery.
Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
D59-003EA. Blossburg Municipal Authority, 245 Main Street, Blossburg, PA 16912, Hamilton Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes to breach and remove Taylor Run Dam across Taylor Run (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 600 feet of stream channel. The dam is located approximately 3,300 feet south of the intersection of SR 2017 and Taylor Run Road (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 38` 43"; Longitude: -77° 02` 40").
D07-030EA. Hollidaysburg, Municipal Authority, 401 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-1805, Blair Township, Blair County, ACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes to breach and remove Kladder Reservoir Dam across a tributary to Frankstown Branch Juniata River (HQ-CWF, MF) for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free flowing condition. The project will restore approximately 250 feet of stream channel. The dam is located approximately 3,100 feet south of the intersection of Monastery and Reservoir Roads (SR 2007) (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 23` 23"; Longitude: -78° 23` 19").
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 AT&T 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 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. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0051683
(IW)Titanium Hearth Technologies, Inc., d/b/a Timet
900 Hemlock Road
Morgantown, PA 19543Berks County
Caernarvon TownshipUNT Conestoga River
J7Y PA0080586
(Sew)Rodney L. Weaver
Morton Buildings, Inc.
3370 York Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325Adams County
Straban TownshipUNT to Swift Run
7-FY PA0086312
(Sew)James Dorwart
Quaker Station Apartments
1375 Old Quaker Road
Etters, PA 17319York County
Fairview TownshipUNT to Bennett Run
7-FY PA0023264
(Sew)Twin Boroughs Sanitary Authority
185 Manors Road
Elizabethville, PA 17023Dauphin County
Washington TownshipWiconisco Creek
6-CY Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0043419 Coudersport Area Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 820
Coudersport, PA 16915-0820Potter County
Coudersport BoroughAllegheny River
16CY Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0210081 John J. Stino
16675 Stuart Road
Corry, PA 16407Erie County
Wayne TownshipUnnamed Tributary to Hubbel Run
16-AY PA0000329 PA American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033-2400Lawrence County
Wayne TownshipSlippery Rock Creek
20-CY
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