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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). 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. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification 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 before 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 regarding 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.
A request 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 con- tain 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 an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
32061301 and NPDES No. PA0235679. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To revise the permit for the Starford Mine in Green Township, Indiana County to add 744 subsidence control plan acres to the Middle Kittanning coal seam. Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 744. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 6, 2014. Application received November 5, 2013.
30841316 and NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, (1525 Pleasant Grove Rd., PO Box J, Claysville, PA 15323). To revise the permit for the Bailey Mine & Prep Plant in Richhill Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit to construct an access road for the Crabapple Slope Facility. Surface Acres Proposed 0.2. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 8, 2014. Application received November 6, 2013.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56803020 and NPDES No. 0121177. Rosebud Mining Co., 1117 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale, PA 15552, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and coal refuse disposal mine in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 79.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to/and Blue Lick Creek and an unnamed tributary to the Casselman River classified for the following used: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 18, 2013.
Permit No. 56980108 and NPDES No. PA 0234915. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Milford Township, Somerset County, affecting 160.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Coxes Creek classified for the following use: warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 19, 2013.
Permit No. 56030105 and NPDES No. PA0249726. Croner, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 317.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Blue Lick Creek and unnamed tributaries to/and Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 25, 2013.
Permit No. 56130105 and NPDES No. PA0269298. Rosebud Mining Co., 301 Market St., Kittanning, PA 16201, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, affecting 95.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Casselman River classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 19, 2013.
Permit No. 32130103 and NPDES No. PA0269301. Alverda Enterprises Inc., P.O. Box 87, Alverda, PA 15710, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Grant Township, Indiana County, affecting 38.8 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. The application includes a stream encroachment to conduct surface coal mining activities (support only) within the barrier area of 100' of the source of unnamed tributary to Dixon Run. Application received: December 19, 2013.
Permit No. 32130104 and NPDES No. PA0269310. Bedrock Mines LP, 111 Freeport Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Washington Township, Indiana County, affecting 35.1 acres. Receiving streams: Sugarcamp Run to South Brank Plum Creek to Plum Creek to Crooked Creek to Allegheny River classified for the following uses: cold water fisheries, trout stocked fisheries and warm water fisheries. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is at Freeport PA. The application includes a stream encroachment to conduct surface mining activities including coal removal within the barrier area of Sugarcamp Run beginning where it passes under SR 0954 and extending northward (upstream) approximately 2,890 aerial feet (4,010 stream feet) Application Received: December 19, 2013.
Permit No. 56130102 and NPDES No. PA0269336. Berwind Coal Sales Co., 509 15th St., Berlin, PA 15530, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 146.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Miller Run, unnamed tributary to Dark Shade Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. The application includes a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of unnamed tributary C to Miller Run and to reconstruct approximately 1,200 feet of unnamed tributary C that has been affected by abandoned surface mining activities. Mining activities will also impact 0.7 acre of wetlands in the Phase IV mining area. Wetland impacts will be mitigated onsite. Application received: December 26, 2013.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
63980101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202151. Neiswonger Construction, Inc. (17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Somerset Township, Washington County, affecting 180.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to North Branch of Pigeon Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: January 6, 2014.
30130101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252361. Mon River Aggregates LLC (P.O. Box 435, Millsboro, PA 15348). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of bituminous surface mine, located in Jefferson Township, Greene County, affecting 132.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Rush Run and unnamed tributaries to Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supplies with intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: Tri-County Joint Municipal Authority and PA American Water Co.—Brownsville Plant. Application received: December 31, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 54870101R5. Kuperavage Enterprises, Inc., (PO Box 99, Middleport, PA 17953), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and disposal operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 638.0 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 11, 2013.
Noncoal Applications Returned
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
61990301. Schiffer Excavating, Inc. d/b/a Coopers-town Sand & Gravel, (P.O. Box 4, Cooperstown, PA 16317) Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0227960, Jackson Township, Venango County. Receiving streams: Sugar Creek. Application received: December 24, 2013. Application withdrawn: January 8, 2014.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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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.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
25100303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258997. McDonald Sand & Gravel, Inc. (11425 Neiger Road, Girard, PA 16417) Transfer of an existing large industrial minerals mine and associated NPDES permit from J.D. Diversified Services, Inc. in Springfield Township, Erie County, affecting 43.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Crooked Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 6, 2014.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 40060301C3. Pioneer Aggregates, Inc., (215 East Saylor Avenue, Laflin, PA 18702), correction to an existing quarry for a boundary and depth correction, addition of bag house dust and RAP storage in Plains Township, Luzerne County affecting 161.6 acres, receiving stream: Gardner Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 9, 2013.
Permit Nos. 64142801 and 64141001 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225401. Litts & Sons Stone Co., Inc., (19 Primrose Drive, Springbrook Township, PA 18444), NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from quarry operations in Sterling Township, Wayne County affecting 13.5 acres, receiving stream: Butternut Creek, classified for the following use: EV-HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: December 12, 2013.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a 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 (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times. In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies 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; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are 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 (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit 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 § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and 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. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0001147 (Mining Permit No. 63131302 (formerly 63901701)), Consolidation Coal Company, (CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Hahn AMD Treatment Plant in Cecil Township, Washington County. Surface Acres Affected 46.59. Receiving stream: Chartiers Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Chartiers Creek TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on January 6, 2014. Application received October 28, 2013.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Chartiers Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 16` 34.3" Long: 80° 08` 35.3") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 8.67 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 84 105 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0215775 (Mining Permit No. 56773707), PBS Coals, Inc., (1576 Stoystown Road, PO Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Cambria Fuel Refuse Disposal Area in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County. Surface Acres Affected 38.7. Receiving stream: Glades Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on August 31, 2011. Application received March 25, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Glades Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 39° 59` 13" Long: 78° 57` 13") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.2 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0269217 (Mining permit no. 32130101), K.M.P. Associates, Inc., 3756 Route 981 Saltsburg, PA 15681-1475, new of an NPDES permit for surface coal mining in Conemaugh and Young Townships, Indiana County, affecting 27.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to/and Big Run, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: 10/22/2013.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to/and Big Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y 002 Y 003 Y 004 Y 005 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 003, 004, and 005 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 50.0 50.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
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. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the 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, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an 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. Each individual 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 working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E58-300. Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Level 17, Houston, TX 77056, in Oakland, Harmony, Brooklyn, Hartford, New Milford, and Jackson Townships, Susquehanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain 55 water obstructions and encroachments in and along Hop Bottom Creek (CWF) and unnamed tributaries thereof, Martins Creek (CWF) and unnamed tributaries thereof, Meylert Creek (HQ-CWF) and unnamed tributaries thereof, Wellmans Creek (HQ-CWF) and unnamed tributaries thereof, Salt Lick Creek (HQ-CWF) and unnamed tributaries thereof, unnamed tributaries to Drinker Creek (CWF), and unnamed tributaries to Little Roaring Brook (CWF) and impacting approximately 4,852 feet of wetlands (PEM, PFO, PSS). This work is associated with Constitution Pipeline Company's Constitution Pipeline Project which includes the installation of approximately 25.09 miles of pipeline in Susquehanna County. The project begins on the east side of State Route 2059 approximately 0.50 mile from its intersection with Township Road T571 and in Brooklyn Township and ends on the west side of Buckley Road at the PA/NY State Border in Harmony Township (Montrose East, Great Bend, Harford, Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: Beginning 41° 47` 56.52", Ending 41° 59` 56.26"; Longitude: Beginning -75° 49` 25.78", Ending -75° 32` 29.18").
E45-587. Saylorsburg DG, LLC, 361 Summit Boulevard, Suite 110, Birmingham, AL 35246, in Ross Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall structure consisting of a 24-inch diameter concrete pipe, concrete endwall, and 10-foot wide X 8-foot long rip-rap apron within the floodway of an Unnamed Tributary to Lake Creek (HQ-CWF). The project is located along the east side of Wilkes-Barre Turnpike (S.R. 115), approximately 0.2 mile southeast of its intersection with Anchorage Road (Saylorsburg, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°53`57"; Longitude: -75°19`42").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E28-378: Food Lion, LLC, PO Box 790, Greencastle, PA, 17225 in Antrim Township, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District
To remove an existing abandoned wooden streamcrossing and to construct and maintain a 44.0-foot long by 19.08-foot wide by 4.17-foot high bottomless aluminum arch culvert with a 36.0-inch HDPE overflow pipe in an unnamed tributary to Conococheague Creek (WWF), and to install and maintain a 4-inch electric utility line across an unnamed tributary to Conococheague Creek (WWF) for the purpose of providing access to an existing distribution warehouse. The project is located along Armada Drive within Antrim Commons Business Park in Antrim Township, Franklin County (Greencastle, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 39° 45` 53"; Longitude: -77° 44` 07") in Antrim Township, Franklin County. No wetlands will be impacted.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1689. Jim Graham Corporation, P.O. Box 107; Cheswick, PA 15024; Harmar Township, Allegheny County; ACOE Pittsburgh District.
Applicant is proposing to place and maintain a sheet pile wall, backfilled with topsoil for a length of 460 lf along the north bank, to place and maintain 745 lf of riprap along the north bank, and 729 lf of riprap along the south bank of Twelve Mile Island, at mile 13.5 of the Allegheny River (WWF-N). (New Kensington West, PA USGS Quadrangle; N 6.2 inches; W: 12.3 inches; Latitude: 40°32`4.46"; Longitude: -79°50`17.51") in Harmar Township, Allegheny County.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
E16-145, Shippenville Borough, P.O. Box 244, Shippenville, PA 16254. Shippenville Borough Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade, in Beaver Township, Clarion County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Clarion & Fryburg, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 11`, 46"; W: 79°, 28`, 01").
To replace an older wastewater treatment facility by constructing and maintaining a new wastewater treatment facility at same location south of SR 208 south of the Borough of Shippenville within the assumed 50-foot floodway of a tributary to Deer Creek and replacement of an existing outfall with a 12" diameter outfall to Deer Creek (CWF).
E20-592, Crawford Area Transportation Authority, 214 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Asbury Manor East Bus Pavillion, in City of Meadville, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Pittsburgh, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 39`, 07"; W: -80°, 09`, 56").
To construct and maintain a bus shelter measuring approximately 13 feet wide by 8 feet long and associated grading occupying a total area of approximately 20 feet wide by 15 feet long within the mapped FEMA floodway of French Creek at the southwest corner of the intersection of Rogers Ferry Road and Asbury Manor East entrance driveway.
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
E6629-019: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845, Fox Township, Wyoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain the Porter Gathering Line Project, which consists of one 8-inch natural gas pipeline, with the following impacts:
1. 844 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via the placement of fill for a permanent access road (Jenningsville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°34`04.00", Longitude: W76°12`43.00");
2. 4,000 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access road crossing (Jennings-ville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°34`04.00", Longitude: W76°12`39.00");
3. 510 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access road crossing (Jenningsville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°33`43.00", Longitude: W76°12`08.00");
4. 3,210 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access road crossing (Jenningsville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°33`43.00", Longitude: W76°12`03.00");
5. 5,228 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access road crossing (Jenningsville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°33`40.00", Longitude: W76°11`50.00");
6. 498 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access road crossing (Jenningsville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°33`32.00", Longitude: W76°11`42.00"); and
7. 59.0 linear feet of a UNT to Miller Brook (CWF, MF) and 6,726 square feet of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Scrub Shrub (PSS) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary construction access road crossing (Jenningsville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°33`31.00", Longitude: W76°11`37.00").
The project will result in 59.0 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 7,720 square feet (0.18 acre) of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands, 844 square feet (0.02 acre) of permanent impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands, 5,726 square feet (0.13 acre) of permanent impacts to Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands, and 6,726 square feet (0.15 acre) of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Scrub Shrub (PSS) Wetlands all for the purpose of installing one 8-inch natural gas gathering line and associated access roadways for Marcellus shale development.
E5729-070: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary access road using a timber mats and an 8 inch diameter well line impacting 9,030 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°31`40"N, 76°41`05"W);
2) An 8 inch diameter well line impacting 462 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland and 3 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°31`45"N, 76°41`02"W);
3) A temporary access road using timber mat bridge and an 8 inch diameter gathering line impacting 150 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°31`19"N, 76°40`54"W);
The project will result in 153 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, and 9,492 square feet (0.22 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a gathering line for Marcellus well development in Elkland Township, Sullivan County.
E5729-071: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845, Forks Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary access road using a timber mat bridge and an 8 inch diameter well line impacting 3,591 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland and 150 linear feet of Level Branch Creek (EV) (Overton, PA Quadrangle 41°33`58"N, 76°32`29"W);
2) A temporary access road using a timber mat bridge and an 8 inch diameter well line impacting 4,538 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland and 175 linear feet of Kelly Run (EV) (Overton, PA Quadrangle 41°33`53"N, 76°32`11"W);
3) A temporary access road using timber mat bridge and an 8 inch diameter gathering line impacting 18,164 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Overton, PA Quadrangle 41°33`46"N, 76°31`19"W).
The project will result in 325 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 22,702 square feet (0.52 acre) of temporary wetland impacts and 3,591 square feet (0.08 acre) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a gathering line for Marcellus well development in Elkland Township, Sullivan County. The permittee will provide 0.08 acre of compensatory mitigation at the Wilmot Mitigation Site (Colley, PA Quadrangle 41°36`44"N 76°17`27"W) in Wilmot Township, Bradford County.
ACTIONS
THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NPDES PERMITS AND WQM PERMITS The Department has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and NOIs for coverage under General Permits. This notice of final action is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.101) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
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 regarding industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater, and discharges associated with MS4, stormwater associated with construction activities and CAFOs. Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for Coverage under General NPDES Permits. The approval for coverage under these General NPDES Permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions 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 in the respective permit. The 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 that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) 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 Administrative Agency Law). The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the 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 to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal 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 contact a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions
Northeast Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570.826.2511.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived Y/N? PA0070254
(Sewage)Lynn Township Wastewater Treatment Plant
7481 Allemaengel Road
New Tripoli, PA 18066
Lehigh County
Lynn TownshipOntelaunee Creek
(3-B)N PA0063011
(Water Diversion)Hazleton City Authority Water Department
400 E Arthur Gardner Parkway
Hazleton, PA 18201
Luzerne County
Hazle TownshipUnnamed Stream
(2-B)Y PA0011185
(IW)Air Products & Chemicals Trexlertown PA Facility (a.k.a. Hamilton Blvd Facility)
7201 Hamilton Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18195-1501
Lehigh County
Upper Macungie Township
Iron Run
(2-C)Y Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0088790
(IW)The York Water Company
130 East Market Street
York, PA 17405
York County
York TownshipEast Branch Codorus Creek / 7-H Y PA0087998
(Sew)Urban Acres MHP
35 Ridge Drive
Fleetwood, PA 19522
Berks County
Alsace TownshipBernhart Creek / 3-C Y PA0247391
(Sew)North Codorus Township Sewer Authority
1986 Stoverstown Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362York County
North Codorus TownshipUNT to Codorus Creek / 7-H Y Southwest Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived Y/N? PA0216712
(Industrial Waste)New Kensington WTP
H Burns Smith Wtp
New Kensington, PA 15068-0577
Westmoreland County
New Kensington CityAllegheny River
(18-A)Y PA0218227
(Industrial Waste)Washington Township Municipal Authority WTP
SR 0201
Fayette City, PA 15438Fayette County
Fayette City BoroughDowners Run
()Y Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0222488
(Sewage)J & R Kabel SFTF,
120 Winfield Road,
Sarver PA 16055Butler County
Jefferson TownshipSarver Run
(18-F)Y
II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions
Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Telephone 484-250-5970
NPDES Permit No. PA0244414, Sewage, Jaster Associates, LLC, 437 King Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.
This proposed facility is located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a facility known as Jaster Associates STP to Unnamed Tributary to Cabin Run in Watershed 2-D.
Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.
NPDES Permit No. PA0065510, Storm Water, NAICS Code 484110, Central Transport LLC, 12225 Stephens Road, Warren, MI 48089.
This existing facility, known as Central Transport #181, is located in East Allen Township, Northampton County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of a new NPDES Permit for an existing discharge of stormwater.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES Permit No. PA0081264 Amendment A-2, Sewage, GLP Capital, L.P., PO Box 32, 777 Hollywood Blvd, Grantville, PA 17028-0032.
This proposed facility is located in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to a UNT to Swatara Creek in Watershed 7-D.
NPDES Permit No. PA0262161, Sewage, Point View Cottage Association, 138 Point View Drive, Williamsburg, PA 16693.
This proposed facility is located in Catharine Township, Blair County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Township Run in Watershed 11-A.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law
Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484.250.5900
WQM Permit No. 4613409, Sewage, Worcester Township, 1721 Valley Forge Road, P.O. Box 767, Worcester, PA 19490.
This proposed facility is located in Worcester Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a sewage pump station and force main.
Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.
WQM Permit No. 6613401, Sewage, SIC Code 8062, Tunkhannock Hospital Co. LLC, 880 S.R. 6 W, Tunkhannock, PA 18657-6149.
This proposed facility is located in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the upgrade of a 0.0244 MGD wastewater treatment facility, including the addition of a backup aeration tank.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 2205403 Transfer 1, Sewerage, GLP Capital, L.P., PO Box 32, Grantville, PA 17028-0032.
This proposed facility is located in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval of the operation / transfer of sewage facilities consisting of Comminutor, Bar Screen, Influent Pump Station, Two Sequencing Batch Reactors, Post Equalization Tank, Cloth Media Filter, Two Chlorine Contact Tanks, Dechlorination Chamber, Cascade Aeration, Sludge Digester, Water Reuse System, Outfall Structure and Other Associated Appurtenances.
WQM Permit No. 0713404, Sewerage, Point View Cottage Association, 138 Point View Drive, Williamsburg, PA 16693.
This proposed facility is located in Catharine Township, Blair County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit approval for the construction / operation of sewage facilities consisting of five 1,000-gallon two-compartment septic tanks with a biotube effluent filter, Orenco AdvanTex AX-20 filter with AX-UV disinfection, an outfall structure and other associated appurtenances.
Southwest Region: Water Standards & Facility Regulation Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
WQM Permit No. 5613401, Sewage, Stonycreek Township Somerset County, 120 Municipal Road, Friedens, PA 15541.
This proposed facility is located in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of gravity sewer lines, pressure sewer lines and installation of individual grinder pumps.
IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions
Northeast Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone: 570.826.2511.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water / UsePAI132201 Macungie Borough
Lehigh County,
21 Locust Street,
Macungie, PA 18062-1105Lehigh Macungie Borough Unnamed Tributary to Swabia Creek / HQ-CWF and MF PAI132237 Forks Township
Northampton County,
1606 Sullivan Trail,
Easton, PA 18040-8332Northampton Forks Township Bushkill Creek and Unnamed Tributary to Delaware River / CWF, MF, HQ-CWF and MF PAI132254 Lower Milford Township
Lehigh County,
7607 Chestnut Hill Church Road,
Coopersburg, PA 18036Lehigh Lower Milford Township Saucon Creek and Unnamed Tributary to Saucon Creek / HQ-CWF, CWF and MF
V. NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAG138308 Lawrence County
430 Court Street,
New Castle, PA 16101
Lawrence N/A Connoquenessing Creek N
VI. NPDES Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Individual Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI023913015R(4) Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
3830 Dorney Park Road
Allentown, PA 18104Lehigh South Whitehall Township Cedar Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)PAI023913015R(5) Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
3830 Dorney Park Road
Allentown, PA 18104Lehigh South Whitehall Township Cedar Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)PAI021313003 New Enterprise Stone and Lime, Inc.
3912 Brumbaugh Road
New Enterprise, PA 16664
Carbon Kidder Township UNT to Lehigh River
(HQ-CWF, MF)Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Union County Conservation District: Union County Government Center, 155 North 15th Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837, (570) 524-3860
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI046013001 Edward H Martin
14435 Old Turnpike Rd
Millmont PA 17845
Union W Buffalo Township Rapid Run
HQ-CWF, MFSouthwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI055613005 Stonycreek Township
120 Municipal Road
Friedens, PA 15541-6414
Somerset Stonycreek Township & Shanksville Borough Boone Run (CWF), Rhoads Creek (CWF), and UNT to Boone Run (CWF) PAI056313001 Bove Development Corporation
424 Timberlake Drive
Venetia, PA 15367
Washington North Strabane Township Little Chartiers Creek Watershed (HQ-WWF) PAI056513004 Speedway, LLC.
500 Speedway Drive
Enon, OH 45323
Westmoreland Delmont Borough Beaver Run (HQ-WWF)
VII. Approvals to Use NPDES and/or Other General Permits
The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.23(d).
List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated With Construction Activities PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges From Small Flow Treatment Facilities PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems (CSO) PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Non-Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines PAG-11 (To Be Announced) PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) PAG-14 (To Be Announced) PAG-15 General Permit for Discharges From the Application of Pesticides
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