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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:
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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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Permit No. 56860104 and NPDES No. PA0597601. Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC, 550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557, renewal to the NPDES permit of a bituminous surface mine in Summit and Brothersvalley Townships, Somerset County, affecting 507.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Blue Lick Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: November 2, 2021.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger)
Permit No. 33010102 and NPDES No. PA0241890. McKay Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 69.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Foundry Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: October 28, 2021.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 65-21-01 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278530. David L. Patterson, Jr., 12 Short Cut Road, Smithfield, PA 15478. Application for commencement, operation and restoration for a Government Financed Construction Contract, located in Loyahlanna Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 3.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Kiskiminetas River and unnamed tributaries to Getty Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: November 5, 2021.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Coal Applications Withdrawn
Permit No. 32041301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235644. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit to add 172.6 acres of underground permit and subsidence control plan area acres from the Barrett Deep Mine, back to the Brush Valley Mine. Also includes the deletion of 345.5 acres of underground permit and subsidence control plan area acres to be transferred to the Barrett Deep Mine for Brush Valley Mine located in Center and Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County, affecting 172.6 proposed subsidence control plan acres and underground acres, and 345.5 proposed subsidence control plan acres and underground ground acres. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 24, 2019. Application received: August 29, 2019. Permit Withdrawn: October 26, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 49151301. Peter Shingara Mining, 315 Shingara Lane, Sunbury, PA 17801, transfer of an existing underground mine operation from Clinton M. Wynn Mining in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County, affecting 3.5 acres. Application received: January 14, 2021. Application withdrawn: November 5, 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 1 0 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. 37940305. Slippery Rock Materials, Inc., 704 Golf Course Road, Volant, PA 16156. Revision to an existing large industrial mineral surface mine to merge with Surface Mining Permit No. 37060303 and transfer from Troy Sand and Gravel, Inc. in Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: None. Application received: October 25, 2021.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 17210801. Thomas Morris, Jr., 7901 Ridge Road, Mahaffey, PA 15757, commencement, operation, and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation located in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, affecting 2.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Deer Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: October 27, 2021.
NPDES No. PA0269956 (Mining Permit No. 17062802). Cynthia E. Russell, 2640 Greenville Pike, Grampian, PA 16838. NPDES Permit to provide for storm water discharges from a small noncoal operation in Pike Township, Clearfield County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Roaring Run, tributary to West Branch Susquehanna classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: October 28, 2021.
Permit No. 08212801. Johnson Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 136, LeRaysville, PA 18829, commencement, operation, and restoration of a small industrial mineral (bluestone) operation in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Bennet Creek, tributary to Wyalusing Creek to Susquehanna River. Application received: October 28, 2021.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 65210302 and NPDES No. PA0278521. Curry & Kepple, Inc., 126 Ten School Road, New Alexandria, PA 15670, application for commencement, operation and restoration of large noncoal surface mine, located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 86.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Loyalhanna Creek and Boatyard Run to Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: November 3, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 58970830. William H. Shay, 258 Shay Road, Thompson, PA 18465, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 1.0 acre on quarry owned by William H. Shay. Application received: October 29, 2021.
NPDES Permit No. PA0226246 (on GP-105 Permit No. 58212513). Gary Morrison, 478 Mountain View Estates, Montrose, PA 18801, NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Silver Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 2, 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. PA0215228 (Mining Permit No. 32991301). Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, a renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for Nolo Deep Mine in Buffington Township, Indiana County, affecting 53.8 surface acres and 7,198.0 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary Little Yellow Creek: HQ-CWF; Little Yellow Creek: HQ-CWF; and Unnamed Tributary Laurel Run: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete: January 6, 2020. The application was received: November 25, 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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Tributary 44155 Little Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 33` 24"; Long: -78° 58` 43") 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 Dilution Ratio 6:1 Outfall 003 discharges to: Little Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 33` 13"; Long: -78° 58` 39") 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 Dilution Ratio 6:1 Outfall 007 discharges to: Tributary 44186 Laurel Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 (Lat: 40° 33` 48"; Long: -78° 58` 34") 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) - 50 100 - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 008 discharges to: Tributary 44185 to Laurel Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 (Lat: 40° 33` 31"; Long: -78° 59` 26") 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) - 50 100 - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/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. PA0279811 (Mining Permit No. 32210101). Alverda Enterprises, Inc., 10860 Route 553, Alverda, PA 15710, issuance of a NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Pine Township, Indiana County, affecting 12.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Yellow Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: June 17, 2021.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to Yellow Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Treatment Pond TF-1) Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall 001 are as follows:
Outfall: 001 (TF-1) 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. Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797.1191.
NPDES No. PA0259594 (Permit No. 16140109). K & A Mining, 119 Atwell Lane, Kennerdell, PA 16374, renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Washington Township, Clarion County, affecting 70.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to East Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: August 16, 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 outfalls discharge to Unnamed tributaries to East Sandy Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 N 005 N 006 N 007 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 Alkalinity greater than acidity1
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed tributaries to East Sandy Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 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 Alkalinity greater than acidity1
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.NPDES No. PA0241539 (Permit No. 33990109). McKay Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 72.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Perryville Run and Perryville Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: September 16, 2021.
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 the 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 tributaries to Perryville Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N 004 N 005 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed tributaries to Perryville Run and Perryville Run:
Outfall Nos. 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342.8200.
NPDES No. PA0257257 (Mining Permit No. 17090107). RES Coal, LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface coal mining in Goshen Township, Clearfield County, affecting 442.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Surveyor Run, Chubb Run, Unnamed Tributary B to West Branch Susquehanna River and Unnamed Tributary J to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): CWF. These receiving streams are included in either the West Branch Susquehanna River of Surveyor Run TMDL. Application received: June 9, 2021.
The following outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary B to West Branch Susquehanna River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Sediment Pond B The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.2 4.4 5.5 Manganese (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.1 2.2 2.7 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. The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary J to West Branch Susquehanna River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 N Sediment Pond C 003 N Sediment Pond D 015 N Treatment Basin TB-4 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 and 003 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.5 5.0 6.2 Manganese (mg/L) 1.7 3.4 4.2 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.2 2.4 3.0 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. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 015 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.5 5.0 6.2 Manganese (mg/L) 1.7 3.4 4.2 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. The following outfalls discharge to Chubb Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 004 N Sediment Pond E 005 N Sediment Pond F 006 N Sediment Pond G 007 N Sediment Pond H 011 N Sediment Pond M The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 004—007 and 011 (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) 2.1 4.2 5.2 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. The following outfalls discharge to Surveyor Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 008 N Sediment Pond J 009 N Sediment Pond K 010 N Sediment Pond L 013 N Treatment Basin TB-2 014 N Treatment Basin TB-3 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 008—010, 013 and 014 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 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. 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 Chapter 87, Subchapter F, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797.1191.
NPDES No. PA0241831 (Permit No. 37000302). IA Construction Corporation, 24 Gibb Road, Franklin, PA 16323, renewal of an NPDES permit for a large industrial mineral surface mine in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, affecting 82.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Connoquenessing Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: September 21, 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 Unnamed tributary to Connoquenessing Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 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 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0227218 (Permit No. 10960304). Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, renewal of an NPDES permit for a large industrial mineral surface mine in Washington Township, Butler County, affecting 544.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. Application received: September 20, 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 Unnamed tributaries to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 008 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 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 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed tributaries to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 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 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0259683 (Permit No. 37150302). Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, revised NPDES permit for a large industrial mineral surface mine in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, affecting 233.8 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to McKee Run and McKee Run, classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: June 14, 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 Unnamed tributaries to McKee Run and McKee Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 007 N 008 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 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 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed tributaries to McKee Run and McKee Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 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 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, (570) 621.3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225509 (Mining Permit No. 64142501). Robert A. Coleman, P.O. Box 3, Susquehanna, PA 18847, renewal of NPDES permit related to General Permit for Bluestone mining (GP-105) in Scott Township, Wayne County, affecting 9.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Balls Creek\West Branch Delaware River Watershed classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. No discharge is proposed. Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: May 14, 2020.
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)).
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Pehala, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E3502221-008. Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, 213 Railroad Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505, in Dickson City Borough, Lackawanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Dickson City Trail Extension Project:
1. A stream crossing of Hull Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-ft wide, 28.5-ft span, pre-stressed concrete slab pedestrian walking bridge.
2. A fill within the floodway of the Lackawanna River (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 20-ft long, 8-ft wide portion of an at-grade asphalt walking trail.
3. A fill within the floodway of the Lackawanna River (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 10-ft long, 8-ft wide portion of an at-grade asphalt walking trail.
The project is located directly south of 1716 Main Street in Olyphant, approximately 300-ft southwest of the intersection of W. Lackawanna Avenue and Main Street (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 28` 14.2"; Longitude: -75° 36` 25.7") in Dickson City Borough, Lackawanna County. (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 28` 14.2"; Longitude: -75° 36` 25.7").
Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
E0829221-016: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840-1567, Harry Bra Pad in West Burlington Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
This Joint Permit Application is being submitted for after-the-fact authorization of permanent wetland impacts at the Harry Bra Pad in accordance with the Consent Decree United States, et al. v. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Civil Action No. 4:21—00538-MWB CALLC entered into with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and PADEP on May 20, 2021. The project is to construct, operate and maintain 0.020 acre of permanent impact to on-site wetlands. All impacts are associated with the Harry Bra Pad construction in 2009.
There are no stream and floodway impacts associated with this after-the-fact authorization. The project will result in a total of 871 SF (0.020 acre) of permanent wetland impacts.
Wetland Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality Quadrangle Activity Cow. Class Listed Trout Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat.
Long.Construction W-GJM-021 West Burlington East Troy Temporary Workspace PEM; EV None 82 871 41.766847° 76.699258° TOTAL IMPACTS
82 871 E0829221-014: Chief Oil and Gas, LLC, 1720 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754, Leroy Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. A permanent access road with a precast concrete box culvert with two 5` x 7` openings, and a 12-inch HDPE buried waterline impacting 96 linear feet of Little Schrader Creek (EV, MF) and 5,209 square feet of its channel/floodway, and temporary impacting 286 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Leroy, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41.62944°; Longitude: -76.73139°).
The project will result in 46 linear feet (0.018 acre) of permanent stream impacts, 50 linear feet (0.017 acre) of temporary stream impacts, 3,694 square feet (0.085 acre) of floodway impacts, 286 square feet (0.007 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, all for the purpose of installing a natural gas well pad, a culvert replacement and an above ground water pipeline crossing for Marcellus Shale development in Leroy Township, Bradford County.
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