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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 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 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.
30841317 and NPDES No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for Enlow Fork Mine in Richhill Township, Greene County and East Finley and Buffalo Townships, Washington County and related NPDES permit for installation of a degas borehole. Surface Acres Proposed 9.3. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 29, 2019. Application received: December 17, 2018.
65130702 and NPDES No. PA0214116. Consol Mining Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To renew the permit for the Hutchinson AMD Plant in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 29, 2019. Application received: June 27, 2018.
30810703 and NPDES No. PA0092894. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To renew the permit for the Bailey Coal Refuse Disposal Area No. 1 and No. 2 in Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 30, 2019. Application received: May 18, 2018.
30020701 and NPDES No. PA0235482. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To renew the permit for the Bailey Mine Central Complex CRDA No. 3 and No. 4 in Richhill and Gray Townships, Greene County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 31, 2019. Application received: May 18, 2018.
30841317 and NPDES No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in Morris Township, Greene County and Morris Township, Washington County and related NPDES permit for installation of a waterline to convey potable water to bathhouse. Surface Acres Proposed 3.1. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 2, 2019. Application received July 16, 2018.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56753048 and NPDES No. PA0119954. Gray Mining Co., Inc., 1134 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Quemahoning and Stonycreek Townships, Somerset County, affecting 296.0 acres. Receiving stream: Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Borough Municipal Authority Stonycreek SWI. Application received: January 28, 2019.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17140102 and NPDES No PA0238244. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Revision to the existing NPDES permit for an additional 2 moat type ponds and collection ditches to control runoff to Collection Ditch C-1 located in Burnside Township, Clearfield County affecting 386.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Deer Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Deer Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 28, 2019.
17813093. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Revision of a bituminous surface coal, noncoal, and auger mine for change in land use from Forestland to Unmanaged Natural Habitat located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting approximately 8.4 acres of 112.5-acre site. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Wolf Run. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 16, 2019.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
65020101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250082. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal application for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 68.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Nine Mile Run, 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 23, 2019.
03120102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252212. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal application for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Madison Township, Armstrong County, affecting 188.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to the Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Allegheny Power is the potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: January 25, 2019.
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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 6875SM1, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, commencement, operation and restoration of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mine to revise the existing permit to include a request to place Reclamation Fill within the permit area, located in Derry Township, Mifflin County, affecting 67.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Kishacoquillas Creek, classified for the following uses: Trout Stocked Fishes, Migratory Fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Fairview Water Association source 001, 6.25 mi, site ID 796441. Application received: January 25, 2019.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
3572SM15 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278351. Allegheny Metals & Minerals, Inc. (5th Floor, 731-733 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228-0999). Application for commencement, operation and restoration of large noncoal surface mine NPDES permit, located in Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 634.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Buffalo Township Municipal Authority and Harrison Township Water Authority are potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: January 25, 2019.
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. 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 limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
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 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. 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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0257699 (Mining Permit No. 17110107), Bell Resources, Inc., 1340 Hoyt Road, Curwensville, PA 16833, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface bituminous coal mining in Bloom, Brady, and Penn Townships, Clearfield County affecting 76.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary C to Bell Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: January 4, 2019.
This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon existing baseline pollution load or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary C to Bell Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0278327 (Surface Mine Permit No. 63170101), Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687, new NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine located in Somerset Township, Washington County, affecting 115 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries (UNTs) to North Branch Pigeon Creek and North Branch Pigeon Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: November 28, 2018.
The following outfalls discharge to UNTs to Pigeon Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 Yes Stormwater Outfall 002 Yes Stormwater Outfall 003 Yes Stormwater Outfall 004 Yes Stormwater Outfall 005 Yes Treatment Facility Outfall 006 Yes Treatment Facility Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfall: MP9 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0269298 (Mining Permit No. 56130105), Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC, 550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557. Renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mining in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, affecting 95 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and the Casselman River, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, warm water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: January 8, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Casselman River and the Casselman River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for outfalls 001 and 002 are as follows:
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 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 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report Monitor & Report Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for outfalls 003 and 004 are as follows:
Outfalls: (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: (≥10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0118001 (Mining Permit No. 1479401, Gentzel Quarry), Graymont (PA), Inc., 375 Graymont Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, renewal of NPDES permit for Noncoal Surface Mine in Spring Township, Centre County affecting 257.8. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 17, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Logan Branch:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Location 001 N Eby Sink 002 N Eby Sink 003 N McJunkin Injection Site 001B N Whiterock Sink 002B N Agway Sink 005B N Smeltzer Farm The proposed effluent limits* for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 25.0 45.0 62.5 *As measured one time per day, when discharging, at the following sampling locations: final discharge point from the ponds at Gentzel Quarry (when discharging to the Eby Sink (002), McJunkin Injection Site (003), from pipeline monitoring port located at the holding tank near the Whiterock sink hole for Eby Sink (001), Whiterock Sink (001B), Agway Sink (002B) or Smeltzer Farm (005B)).
The following outfall discharges to Logan Branch:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Location 010B N Logan Branch Pipeline The proposed effluent limits* for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 *As measured one time per day, when discharging, at pipeline monitoring port located between the holding tank near the Whiterock sinkhole and the final pipeline discharge.
Parameter Period Measurement Frequency Instant. Maximum Temperature (°F) June 15—September 30 Once per hour when discharging at outfall at Logan Branch Monitor Only
NPDES No. PA0118001 (Mining Permit No. 14120302, Tressler Quarry), Graymont (PA), Inc., 965 East College Avenue, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823, renewal of NPDES permit for Noncoal Surface Mine in Spring Township, Centre County, affecting 67.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. No new discharge is proposed for this permit. Permittee will use existing NPDES permit for the adjacent Gentzel Quarry (NPDES No. PA0118001). Application received: December 17, 2018.
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.
E45022-618. Pocono Summit Reality LLC, 1055 West Lakes Drive, Suite 300, Berwyn, PA 19312, in Mount Pocono Boro, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To fill 0.06 acre of palustrine emergent, isolated wetland within the Indian Run (HQ-CWF, MF) watershed for the purpose of constructing an entrance road for a proposed commercial development. This project was previously authorized by Permit No. E35-371 which expired prior to commencement of construction. The project is located on the south side of S.R. 940, approximately 0.17 mile south of the intersection of S.R. 940 and Industrial Park Drive (Pocono Pines & Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangles Latitude: 41° 07` 15.4"; Longitude: -75° 22` 33.69") in Mount Pocono Boro, Monroe County. (Pocono Pines & Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 7` 15.47"; Longitude: -75° 22` 33.69"). Subbasin 2A.
E6602219-002. Oxbow Creek Energy, LLC, North Shore Place I, 358 North Shore Drive, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, in Nicholson Twp., Wyoming County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To fill a de minimus area of palustrine emergent wetlands equal to 0.03 acre within the Horton Creek (CWF, MF) watershed for the purpose of constructing an electrical generation facility, an electrical transmission line, and a permanent access road.
The project is located on the west side of Henry Holod Road (T-526), approximately 0.95 mile north of the intersection of Henry Holod Road and Avery Station Road (Factoryville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 36` 29"; Longitude: -75° 52` 13"). Subbasin 4F.
District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E5929-082: Eclipse Resources—PA, LP, 2121 Old Gatesburg Road, State College, PA 16803 Clymer and Gaines Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 4,024 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 45` 03"N, 77° 34` 09"W);
2) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 1,114 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 45` 05"N, 77° 34` 09"W);
3) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 2,186 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 45` 06"N, 77° 34` 09"W);
4) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 446 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 46` 24"N, 77° 35` 11"W);
5) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 392 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 46` 33"N, 77° 35` 21"W);
6) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 122 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland and 62 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Gal Run (CWF) (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 46` 41"N, 77° 35` 24"W);
7) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and impacting 37 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 46` 41"N, 77° 35` 40"W);
8) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 535 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 47` 36"N, 77° 35` 47"W);
9) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 119 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Phoenix Run (HQ-CWF) (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 48` 26"N, 77° 35` 57"W).
The project will result in 181 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 8,856 square feet (0.20 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, all for the purpose of installing and maintaining a waterline in Clymer and Gaines Township, Tioga County.
E5329-018: Eclipse Resources—PA, LP, 2121 Old Gatesburg Road, State College, PA 16803 Hector Township, Potter County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 1,125 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 49` 35"N, 77° 36` 23"W);
2) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 51 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Phoenix Run (HQ-CWF) (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 49` 36"N, 77° 36` 24"W);
3) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 54 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Phoenix Run (HQ-CWF) (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 49` 39"N, 77° 36` 26"W);
4) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 3,552 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 00"N, 77° 36` 51"W);
5) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 51 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Phoenix Run (HQ-CWF) (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 02"N, 77° 36` 54"W);
6) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 1,301 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 54"N, 77° 36` 54"W);
7) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 2,354 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 09"N, 77° 36` 58"W);
8) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 4,107 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 10"N, 77° 36` 58"W);
9) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 55 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Phoenix Run (HQ-CWF) (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 15"N, 77° 37` 08"W);
10) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 366 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 32"N, 77° 37` 19"W);
11) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 1,176 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 33"N, 77° 37` 20"W);
12) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 92 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Little Phoenix Run (HQ-CWF) (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 34"N, 77° 37` 19"W);
13) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 111 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Little Phoenix Run (HQ-CWF) (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 35"N, 77° 37` 19"W);
14) a temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 24 inch diameter waterline impacting 2,995 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine (EV-PEM) wetland (Sabinsville, PA Quadrangle 41° 50` 35"N, 77° 37` 19"W);
The project will result in 414 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 16,976 square feet (0.39 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, all for the purpose of installing and maintaining a waterline and natural gas pipeline in Hector Township, Potter County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460.
D14-109EA. Steve Nyman, Water Maintenance Officer, Howard Borough, P.O. Box 378, Howard, PA 16841, Marion Township, Centre County, USACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes to remove the Howard Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 380 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes construction of cross vanes in the stream channel through the former reservoir as grade control and habitat development. The project is located across a tributary to Lick Run (HQ-CWF) (Mingoville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.9993; Longitude: -77.6469).
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