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COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); 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); 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. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above 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 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 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
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 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), 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.
Where 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. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
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, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Permit No. 30121301 and NPDES Permit No. PA01213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317 to revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of a degas borehole for Harvey Mine in Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene County affecting 4.9 proposed surface acres. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 3, 2021. Application received: March 18, 2021.
Permit No. 17031301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235571. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 to operate the Cherry Tree Mine by reactivating the existing underground Coal Mining Activity Permit and related NPDES Permit in Burnside Township, Clearfield County and Montgomery Township and Cherry Tree Borough, Indiana County affecting 49.0 proposed surface acres and 5,382.0 proposed underground acres. Receiving stream(s): West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on May 24, 2021. Application received: March 9, 2021.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Permit No. 32810135 and NPDES No. PA0607606. MB Energy Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, renewal for the existing bituminous surface mine in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 11, 2021.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 4777SM7 and NPDES PA0257648. Warner Company c/o Waste Management, 10376 Bullock Drive, King George, VA 22485. Permit renewal for continued treatment of acid mine drainage on a bituminous surface coal mine located in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County affecting 155 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Beech Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 27, 2021.
Permit No. 17090107 and NPDES No. PA0257257. RES Coal, LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal and auger mine located in Goshen Township, Clearfield County affecting 442.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Chubb Run, Surveyor Run, Unnamed Tributaries to the West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 9, 2021.
Permit No. 17150103 and NPDES No. PA0269697. RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Sandy Township, Clearfield County affecting 92.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Sandy Lick Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 9, 2021.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 03080105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251534. Britt Energies, Inc., P.O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701. Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, affecting 63.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Cherry Run and Cherry Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: June 11, 2021.
Coal Applications Withdrawn
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Permit No. 30831303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0013511. Cumberland Contura, LLC (formerly Cumberland Coal Resources, LP), 158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit to add pipelines and water handling features for the No. 5 Shaft and No. 2A Air Shaft surface facility sites for Cumberland Mine located in Whiteley, Franklin, Perry, Center, Greene, and Wayne Townships, Greene County, affecting 10.2 proposed surface acres. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 22, 2016. Application received: June 29, 2015. Permit Withdrawn: June 8, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 54693047C10. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., 144 Brown Street, Yatesville, PA 18640, correction to update the post-mining land use of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 281.25 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek. Application received: November 16, 2020. Correction withdrawn: June 9, 2021.
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, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 33190301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0280771. Infrastructure Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 45, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Commencement, operation, and restoration of a large industrial minerals surface mine in Ringgold Township, Jefferson County, affecting 217.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Pine Run and Caylor Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 26, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 06820601T3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0612791. Southern Berks Land Co., LP (200 Bethlehem Drive, Suite 106, Morgantown, PA 19543), transfer of an existing quarry and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from Allan Myers, LP d/b/a Allan Myers Materials and to delete 4.3 acres from the permit for a total of 93.3 acres in New Morgan Borough, Berks County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to East Branch Conestoga River, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: May 25, 2021.
Permit No. 4874SM2C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0123544. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Jackson Township, York County affecting 214.8 acres. Receiving stream: Little Conewago Creek, classified for the following use: trout stocked fishery. Application received: June 4, 2021.
Permit No. 45820302. Fuhse Excavating, 111 Travis Road, Hawley, PA 18428, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County affecting 5.0 acres on a quarry owned by Fuhse Excavating. Application received: May 18, 2021.
Permit No. 58030818. Donald R. Taylor, 4450 Williams Road, Nicholson, PA 18446, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Lathrop Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres on quarry owned by Donald R. Taylor. Application received: June 4, 2021.
Permit No. 58900820. Adams & Hollenbeck Enterprises, LLC, 7295 Kingsley Road, Kingsley, PA 18826, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Harmony Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on quarry owned by Adams & Hollenbeck Enterprises, LLC. Application received: June 4, 2021.
Permit No. 58070830. Adams & Hollenbeck Enterprises, LLC, 7295 Kingsley Road, Kingsley, PA 18826, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Harmony Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on quarry owned by Adams & Hollenbeck Enterprises, LLC. Application received: June 4, 2021.
Permit No. 52850801. Ed Cykosky, Jr., 1274 Route 507, Greentown, PA 18426, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Palmyra Township, Pike County affecting 3.0 acres on quarry owned by Ed Cykosky, Jr. Application received: June 8, 2021.
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
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769.1100.
NPDES No. PA0236110 (Mining Permit No. 56111303), LCT Energy, LP, 938 Mt. Airy Drive, Suite 200, Johns- town, PA 15904, a renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for Maple Springs Mine in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, affecting 51.4 surface acres and 3,781.8 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning Creek: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete: April 23, 2019. The application was received: December 27, 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 coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 12` 12.2" Long: -78° 57` 31.1") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Selenium (ug/l) - - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 12` 04.5" Long: -78° 57` 41.7") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Selenium (ug/l) - - - Report Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 12` 06.5" Long: -78° 57` 40.9") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Selenium (ug/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472.1900.
NPDES No. PA0599123 (Mining Permit No. 4074SM28), PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for continued discharge from an existing post-mining treatment system in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 10.7 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Bigby Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: March 23, 2021.
The following outfall discharges to UNT to Bigby Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 (Treatment Facility) N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 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 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 11.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0249793 (Mining Permit No. 56050105), Svonavec, Inc., 2555 New Centerville Road, Rockwood, PA 15557 renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining coal in Milford Township, Somerset County, affecting 273.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to South Glade Creek, classified for the following use(s): Warm Water Fishes, Trout Stocked Fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: March 23, 2021.
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.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797.1191.
NPDES No. PA0241580 (Permit No. 24990101). Tamburlin Brothers Coal Co., Inc., P.O. Box 1419, Clearfield, PA 16830, Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Fox Township, Elk County, affecting 196.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Limestone Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. TMDL: Little Toby Creek. Application received: March 1, 2021.
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 outfall discharges to Limestone Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instant. 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 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Alkalinity greater than acidity1 The following outfalls discharge to Limestone Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previoulsy listed outfalls are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instant. 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 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342.8200.
NPDES No. PA0257028 (Mining Permit No. 17080118), Waroquier Coal Company, P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830, renewal of an NPDES permit for reclamation only in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 53 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to the West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the West Branch Susquehanna River Watershed TMDL. Application received: March 1, 2021.
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 outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary 1B:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 005 N Sediment Pond C The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 005 (All Weather Conditions) 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) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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. NPDES No. PA0115622 (Mining Permit No. 17860135), Strishock, LLC, P.O. Box 1006, Dubois, PA 15801, revision of an NPDES permit for the treatment of a post-mining discharge in Union Township, Clearfield County affecting 342.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Stoney Run, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Luthersburg Branch and Laborde Branch TMDL. Application received: February 24, 2021.
The following outfall discharges to Stoney Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 018 Y Stoney Run Treatment System The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 and 002 (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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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. NPDES No. PA0256293 (Mining Permit No. 17050109), Forcey Coal, Inc., 475 Banion Road, Madera PA 16661, renewal of an NPDES permit for reclamation only and water treatment in Bloom Township, Clearfield County, affecting 119.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Little Anderson Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Anderson Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: March 22, 2021.
The following outfalls require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Discharge D7T (Treated Water) 002 N Discharge D14T (Treated Water) There is no proposed surface discharge from the previously listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of an infiltration gallery. Instantaneous maximum BAT limits will be applied to the outfall effluent entering the infiltration gallery for the protection of the groundwater.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472.1900.
NPDES No. PA0614343 (Mining Permit No. 7574SM2), Hempt Brothers, Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of an NPDES permit for a Large Industrial Minerals limestone quarry in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, affecting 29 acres. Receiving stream(s): Yellow Breeches Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishes, migratory fishes. Application received: May 25, 2021.
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 outfall discharges to Yellow Breeches Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/l) Monitor and Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797.1191.
NPDES No. PA0227200 (Permit No. 10960302). Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Renewal of an NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Marion Township, Butler County, affecting 1,151.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to Blacks Creek, unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek, and North Branch Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. TMDL: Blacks Creek. Application received: April 15, 2021.
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 North Branch Slippery Rock Creek and unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 019 N 020 N 021 N 022 N 023 N
30-Day Daily Instantaneous 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Alkalinity greater than acidity1 The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek and North Branch Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 006 N 007 N 008 N 009 N 010 N 011 N 012 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Alkalinity greater than acidity1 The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Blacks Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 016 N 017 N 018 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.)
6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Alkalinity greater than acidity1 The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Blacks Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N 014 N
30-Day Daily Instantaneous 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 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342.8200.
NPDES No. PA0269727 (Mining Permit No. 4777SM1), P-Stone, Inc., 1430 Route 880 Highway, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, renewal of an NPDES permit for large noncoal surface mining in Limestone Township, Lycoming County, affecting 90 acres. Receiving stream(s): groundwater then Antes Creek, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes. This receiving stream is not in a TMDL. Application received: February 16, 2021.
The following outfalls discharge to groundwater then Antes Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Treatment Facility TF1 002 N Sediment Pond SB1 003 N Sediment Pond SB2 004 N Sediment Pond SB3 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—004 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Report: 003 Only Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. NPDES No. PA0269719 (Mining Permit No. 41910301), P-Stone, Inc., 1430 Route 880 Highway, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, renewal of an NPDES permit for large noncoal surface mining in Limestone Township, Lycoming County, affecting 115 acres. Receiving stream(s): groundwater then Antes Creek, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes. This receiving stream is not in a TMDL. Application received: February 16, 2021.
The following outfalls discharge to groundwater then Antes Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 005 N Sediment Pond SB4 006 N Sediment Pond SB5 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—004 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Report: 006 Only Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, (570) 621.3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224782. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, revision of NPDES Permit on Surface Mining Permit No. 40090302 in Dorrance Township, Luzerne County, affecting 314.5 acres. Receiving stream: Big Wapwallopen Creek Watershed classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and Balliet Run Watershed classified for the following use: HQ-cold water fishes, first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Berwick, PA. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Application received: July 24, 2020.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 No Non-Discharging Stormwater Outfall (Balliet Run) 005A No Infiltrating Non-Discharging Groundwater Outfall
(Big Wapwallopen)005B No Infiltrating Non-Discharging Groundwater Outfall
(Big Wapwallopen)004 No Discharging Groundwater Outfall
(Big Wapwallopen)The following limits apply to Mine Drainage Facilities discharging to Big Wapwallopen Creek
Outfalls: 004, 005A, 005B 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Discharge Rate (004) MGD 0.50 2.0 Discharge Rate (005A, 005B) No Discharge Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 80.0 100.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity (mg/L) Monitor And Report Acidity (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Acidity (mg/L) Calculate Oil and Grease (mg/L) (annual) Monitor And Report The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from stormwater facilities discharging to Balliett Run
Outfalls: 002 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Discharge Rate (002) No Discharge Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 80.0 100.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity (mg/L) Monitor And Report Acidity (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Acidity (mg/L) Calculate The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from stormwater facilities resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event discharging to Balliet Run
Outfalls: 002 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Discharge Rate (002) No Discharge Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.50 Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 80.0 100.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity (mg/L) Monitor And Report Acidity (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Acidity (mg/L) Calculate NPDES Permit No. PA0223387. Bedrock Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 79, Skippack, PA 19474, renewal of and NPDES Permit on Surface Mining Permit No. 64940302 in Damascus Township, Wayne County, affecting 84.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to the North Branch Calkins Creek Watershed classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is at Portland, PA on the Delaware River. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Application received: February 3, 2021.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Stormwater/Pit Water
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 80.0 100.0 Flow (MGD) 0.10 Acidity (mg/L) Report Alkalinity (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) Report
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. 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 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above 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. 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 the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
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 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160, E-mail: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
Permit No. E4601121-009, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0 (PennDOT), 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
PennDOT is proposing to perform sinkhole remediation within Plymouth Creek (WWF-MF) which includes grouting, filling channel with streambed material to restore to existing grade and placing rock in areas of subsidence. This activity will result in 576 linear feet (6,669 square feet) of permanent watercourse impact, 68 linear feet (712 square feet) of temporary watercourse impact due to temporary stream crossing and construction easement, 1,359 square feet (0.003 acre) of permanent floodway impact due to grout injection within existing roadway, and 43,577 square feet (approximately 1.0 acre) of temporary floodway impact due to construction access.
This project is associated with a previously issued emergency permit (DEP Permit No. EP4621009) to complete the remainder of the remediation work within the watercourse and is located within and along SR 3015 Section SNK (Chemical Road) in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County (USGS PA Norristown Quadrangle—Latitude: 40.104819 N, Longitude: -75.286905 W).
Permit No. E4601221-010, Harbour Towers West d/b/a Sussex Square Apartments, 45 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 270, Paramus, NJ 07652, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To rehabilitate, construct, and maintain the existing 750 LF retaining wall which supports the existing parking lot for the Sussex Square Apartment Complex in and along the 100-year floodway of an Unnamed Tributary to Plymouth Creek. The proposed work will include wall stabilization, removal of the existing remnants of a concrete dam from the stream, and minor stream rehabilitating by adding rock cross vanes to divert the water away from the existing wall.
The site is located at 455 Plymouth Road, (Norristown, PA USGS map; Latitude: 40.111893, Longitude: -75.291903) in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E5202221-002: Martin Mohr, 116 Secrete Eagle Drive, Newfoundland, PA 18445 in Green Township, Pike County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
After-the-fact permit to maintain a 950 square foot dock with a gazebo in Lake Russell (HQ-CWF, MF) for the purpose of private recreational opportunities. No wetland impacts occurred as a result of the project. The project is located on private property at 116 Secret Eagle Drive, Green Township, PA 18445. (Newfoundland, PA, Latitude: 41.254132; Longitude: -75.301671), Green Township, Pike County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
E4502221-004. Michael J. Morelli, 1890 Blattner Road, Lansdale, PA 19446, in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an L-shaped aluminum dock, supported by posts and pads, with a total square footage of approximately 248-feet in Arrowhead Lake (EV, MF).
The project is located at 106 Rock Court. (Thornhurst, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 9` 3.978"; Longitude: -75° 34` 20.5572").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E3603221-001. Elizabethtown Regional Sewer Authority, 235 Ersa Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To remove the existing facilities at the Miller Road pumping station and to construct a new pump station with associated facilities in the floodway of a tributary Conoy Creek (TSF). The project is part of the Miller Road Pumping Station upgrade which also includes the replacement of 9,290 linear feet of 12" force main piping, construction of a new generator building, valve and meter pit and appurtenances.
The project is located at 474 Miller Road, approximately 0.7-mile from intersection with W. Bainbridge St. (Saltillo, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.113043; Longitude: -76.626225) in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County.
E0603121-006. PennDOT Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, in Lower Alsace Township, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove existing structure and to install and maintain (1) 119 foot 6 1/8 inch 26-foot × 7 foot arch culvert in Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) and (2) a 35.3 foot retaining wall along the bank of Antietam Creek (CWF, MF). The project proposes to permanently impact 195 linear feet of stream channel and temporarily impact 50 linear feet all for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The project is located along SR 0023 Section 0BB Lower Alsace Township, Berks County (Latitude: 40.3499, Longitude: -75.8694).
E3603220-023. Bart Township, 46 Quarry Road, Quarryville, PA 17566-9454, in Bart and Eden Townships and Quarryville Borough, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To 1.) excavate and maintain 10,688 feet of an unnamed tributary to South Fork Big Beaver Creek (TSF, MF); 2.) to relocate and maintain 600 feet of unnamed tributaries to South Fork Big Beaver Creek (TSF, MF); 3.) to relocate and maintain 413 feet of an unnamed tributary to South Fork Big Beaver Creek (TSF, MF); 4.) to regrade and maintain fill in the floodway of Bowery Run (HQ-CWF, MF) permanently impacting 121 square feet of floodway; 5.) to regrade and maintain fill in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to Bowery Run (HQ-CWF, MF) permanently impacting 101 square feet of floodway; and 6.) to regrade and maintain fill in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to Bowery Run (HQ-CWF, MF) permanently impacting 349 square feet of floodway, all for the purpose of improving drainage within a 1.2 mile segment of the Enola Low Grade Trail. The project is located along the Enola Low Grade Trail between East State Street and Hollow Road (Latitude: 39° 54` 1" N; Longitude: 76° 8` 57" W) in Bart and Eden Townships and Quarryville Borough, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E2506221-005, McKean Borough Council, 8952 Main Street, McKean, PA 16426. McKean Community Park Pedestrian Bridge, in McKean Borough, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 42.00011°; W: -80.145571°).
The Applicant proposes to construct and maintain an approximately 250 feet long by 10 feet wide, con- crete column supported, timber deck, elevated pedestrian walkway, and single-span bridge crossing of Elk Creek (CWF, MF) within the McKean Community Park in McKean Borough, Erie County (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 42.00011°; W: -80.145571°).
E1006221-003, Little Creek Holdings, LLC, 125 Pflugh Road, Butler, PA 16001. Little Creek Road, in Jackson Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Evans City, PA Quadrangle N: 40.811308°; W: -80.106940°).
The Applicant proposes to conduct mass earthwork within the 100-year FEMA mapped floodplain and 50 feet default 100-year floodway of Little Connoqueness- ing Creek (CWF) involving excavation for and installation of a nearly 5 acres building pad comprised of approximately 92,500 cubic feet of fill resulting in approximately 0.05 acre of permanent wetland impact and 0.05 acre of temporary wetland impact all occurring immediate- ly southeast of the Little Creek Road and Seneca School Road intersection in Jackson Township, Butler County (Evans City, PA Quadrangle N: 40.811308°; W: -80.106940°).
E2506221-001, Millcreek Township, 3608 West 26th Street, Erie, PA, West 10th Street Channel Clean- ing, in Millcreek Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 42°, 6`, 11"; W: -80°, 8`, 36").
The Applicant proposes to, in perpetuity as conditions necessitate, remove accumulated sediment and debris from the split channel of an unnamed tributary to Lake Erie to original stream channel contours for a total distance of approximately 2,500 feet from Hilborn to Lowell Avenue and from Selinger to Lowell Avenue (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 42°, 6`, 11"; W: -80°, 8`, 36") in Millcreek Township, Erie County. Equipment access to perform the removal work may temporarily impact as much as 0.31 acre of wetlands which will be allowed to restore to pre-work conditions.
Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
E5729221-002: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 30351 Route 6, Wysox, PA 18854, Colley Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 10 inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 9,226 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland and 51 linear feet of North Branch Mehoopany Creek (CWF) (Colley, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 32` 48"N, Longitude: 76° 18` 47"W);
2) A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 60 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland, 659 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland, and 25 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to North Branch Mehoopany Creek (Colley, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 32` 50"N, Longitude: 76° 18` 40"W);
The project will result in 76 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 9,945 square feet (0.23 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline in Colley Township, Sullivan County.
E0829221-005: Regency Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC, 101 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Leroy Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 12-inch steel gas line, a 12-inch HDPE waterline and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 116 linear feet and 4,032 square feet of floodway impacts of an unnamed tributary to Schrader Creek (EV, MF) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.62306°, Longitude: -76.68722°);
2. a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 18 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Schrader Creek (EV, MF) and 326 square feet of its channel/floodway (Leroy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.62528°, Longitude: -76.68472°);
3. a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 18 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Little Schrader Creek (EV, MF) and 23 square feet of its channel/floodway (Leroy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.62528°, Longitude: -76.68472°);
4. a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 399 square feet of a Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetland (Leroy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.62417°, Longitude: -76.68181°);
5. a 12-inch steel gas line, a 12-inch HDPE waterline and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 147 linear feet and 8,360 square feet of floodway impacts of an unnamed tributary to Little Schrader Creek (EV, MF) (Leroy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.62944°, Longitude: -76.68139°);
The project will result in 299 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 11,857 square feet (0.27 acre) of floodway impacts and 399 square feet (0.01 acre) of PFO impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline and waterline with associated access roadways for Marcellus shale development in Leroy Township, Bradford County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Telephone number: 717-787-3411.
D07-023EA. Mark Perry, Altoona Water Authority, 900 Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, Logan Township, Blair County. USACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes to remove the Homer Gap (No. 1) Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 500 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across Homer Gap Run (HQ-CWF, MF) (Altoona, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.5726; Longitude: -78.4207).
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