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ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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).
Coal Permits Issued
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Permit No. 32733708 and NPDES Permit No. PA0215503. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, to renew the permit and related NPDES Permit for Greenwich No. 1 Coal Refuse Disposal Area located in Green Township, Indiana County and Susquehanna Township, Cambria County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 23, 2020. Application received: January 9, 2020. Permit issued: December 22, 2020.
Permit No. 56841328 and NPDES Permit No. PA0033677. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for Mine 78 located in Paint Township, Somerset County and Adams and Richland Townships, Cambria County affecting 2,292.1 underground acres and 2,292.1 subsidence control plan acres. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 17, 2018. Application received: November 13, 2017. Permit issued: December 29, 2020.
Permit No. 63733706. Maple Creek Mining Inc., 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, to revise the permit to construct a collection channel to convey surface runoff from the site to correct erosion existing adjacent to the current permit boundary for Ginger Hill Refuse Area I located in Nottingham Township, Washington County affecting 3.5 coal refuse disposal acres. No discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 12, 2020. Application received: February 12, 2020. Permit issued: January 13, 2021.
Permit No. 32141301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235890. Consol Mining Company LLC, 1000 Con- sol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, to renew the permit and related NPDES Permit for O'Donnell No. 4/Manor No. 8 Treatment System located in Washington Township, Indian County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 30, 2020. Application received: December 31, 2019. Permit issued: January 21, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 40930102R5. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Hazle & Butler Townships, Luzerne County affecting 688.0 acres. Receiving stream: Little Nescopeck Creek. Application received: September 12, 2018. Renewal issued: January 28, 2021.
Permit No. 40930102C3. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803), correction to update the post-mining land use of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocess- ing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Hazle & Butler Townships, Luzerne County affecting 688.0 acres. Receiving stream: Little Nescopeck Creek. Application received: September 12, 2018. Renewal issued: January 28, 2021.
Permit No. PAM111008R2. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803), renew coverage under the General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) on Surface Mining Permit No. 40930102 in Hazle & Butler Townships, Luzerne County, receiving stream: Little Nescopeck Creek. Application received: September 12, 2018. Renewal issued: January 28, 2021.
Permit No. GP12-40930102R2. Blaschak Coal Corp. (P.O. Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), renewal of general operating permit to operate a coal preparation plant on Surface Mining Permit No. 40930102 in Hazle & Butler Townships, Luzerne County. Application received: September 12, 2018. Permit renewed: January 28, 2021.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
PAM416010-GP104. Glass Bagging Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 120, Duncansville, PA 16635. Renew coverage under the General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) on Noncoal Permit No. 31950301 located in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Shy Beaver Creek classified for the following uses: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: December 1, 2020. Approved: January 29, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 8073SM5A1C16 and NPDES Permit No. PA0013731. Gill Quarries, Inc. (P.O. Box 187, Fairview Village, PA 19409), renewal of an NDPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Stony Creek. Application received: February 3, 2020. Renewal issued: January 27, 2021.
Permit No. 7973SM5C10 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223352. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. (P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. Receiving stream: Neshaminy Creek. Application received: May 26, 2020. Renewal issued: January 27, 2021.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 09214101. Rock Work, Inc. (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Font Hill Court in Richland Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of December 31, 2021. Permit issued: January 25, 2021.
Permit No. 09214102. Rock Work, Inc. (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Woodside Creek in Richland Township, Bucks County with an expiration date of January 30, 2022. Permit issued: January 25, 2021.
Permit No. 45214102. Holbert Explosives, Inc. (237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Suite A, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for Northeast Contracting in Pocono Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of January 20, 2022. Permit issued: January 25, 2021.
Permit No. 36214101. Abel Construction Co., Inc. (3925 Columbia Avenue, Mountville, PA 17554), construction blasting for Stoner Farm Phase I in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 14, 2022. Permit issued: January 26, 2021.
Permit No. 38214101. Keystone Blasting Service (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Nelson Martin chicken house and shop in Jackson Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of December 30, 2021. Permit issued: January 26, 2021.
Permit No. 46214101. M3 Explo, LLC (P.O. Box 528, Brownsville, PA 15417), construction blasting for Smoke 3 in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of January 18, 2022. Permit issued: January 26, 2021.
Permit No. 35124101. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Valley View Business Park in Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County with an expiration date of December 31, 2021. Permit issued: January 28, 2021.
Permit No. 40214103. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Centerpoint East IIB Lot 45 in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of January 25, 2022. Permit issued: January 28, 2021.
Permit No. 48214101. Pact Construction, Inc. (P.O. Box 74, Rigoes, NJ 08551), construction blasting for Green Pond Road and Church Road Sanitary Sewer Extension in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of January 14, 2022. Permit issued: January 28, 2021.
Permit No. 36214104. Keystone Blasting Service (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Mahlon Martin Dwelling in West Earl Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of March 30, 2021. Permit issued: January 29, 2021.
Permit No. 45214103. Explosive Services, Inc. (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Norm Fish Excavating in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of January 19, 2022. Permit issued: January 29, 2021.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board (717) 787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
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. E1501220-027, Mr. David Aichenbaum and Ms. Hannah Byland, 135 Valley Park Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Schuylkill Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a small flow individual sewage treatment plant associated with an outfall structure in and along the assumed 100-year floodway of UNT of Pickering Creek (HQ, TSF, MF).
The site is located at the residence of 135 Valley Park Road (Malvern, PA, USGS Map; Latitude: 40.105867; Longitude: -75.507058) in Schuylkill Township, Chester County. Permit issued January 21, 2021.
Permit No. E1501220-030, Chester Water Authority, P.O. Box 467, Chester, PA 19106-0467, Kennett Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a temporary access road about 205 feet long in two sections along the wetlands (PEM) and to construct and maintain a 24-inch pipe culvert crossing at a UNT to East Branch Red Clay Creek (TSF) associated with the 42-inch and 48-inch diameter air release valve replacement project. Total temporary wetland impact will be 0.062 acre, and the permanent wetland impact will be 0.002 acre.
The site is located at 560 McFarlan Road (Kennett Square, PA, USGS Quadrangle, Latitude: 39.841316; Longitude: -75.687555) in Kennett Township, Chester County. Permit issued January 25, 2021.
Southcentral Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E6703220-001. Franklin N. Lecrone III, 284 St. Marys Road, Abbottstown, PA 17301. Paradise Township, York County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To expand an existing 0.16-acre pond to a larger 0.67-acre pond, temporarily impacting the existing pond during construction. The project is located along St. Mary Road in Paradise Township, York County (Latitude: 39.9076; Longitude: -76.9737). Wetlands are on site, but no direct wetland impacts are proposed with the project. Permit issued January 19, 2021.
Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E26052-388, Masontown Municipal Authority, 1 East Church Avenue, Masontown, PA 15461, Mason- town Borough, Fayette County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Remove 1,125 feet of an existing 36-inch by 48-inch corrugated metal stormwater pipe in an unnamed tributary (UNT) to the Monongahela River (WWF);
2. Remove 402 feet of an existing 15-inch corrugated plastic stormwater pipe from the UNT, which parallels the downstream extent of the aforementioned stormwater pipe;
3. Construct and maintain 1,000 feet of restored open channel with live stake plantings, in place of the aforementioned/removed stormwater pipes, including the excavation of a de minimus PEM wetland (0.02 acre) along this UNT;
4. Construct, operate, and maintain a bottomless aluminum culvert, with a span of 14`-8", a rise of 4`-1", and length of 40`-6", to carry N. Redwood St. over the restored UNT, with wingwalls, the total stream impact will be 58 feet;
5. Construct, operate, and maintain a replacement 36-inch by 48-inch corrugated metal stormwater pipe for 47 feet in the restored UNT, with a 5-foot by 14-foot by 4-foot concrete end wall;
6. Operate and maintain an existing concrete bridge for 40 feet to carry River Ave. over the restored UNT;
7. Construct, operate, and maintain an 18-inch diameter SDR-35 sanitary utility line crossing with a 30-foot Right-of-Way (RoW) across the restored UNT;
8. Construct, operate, and maintain a 6-inch diameter PVC water utility line crossing with a 30-foot RoW across the restored UNT;
9. Construct, operate, and maintain an 8-inch diameter SDR-35 sanitary utility line crossing with a 30-foot RoW across the restored UNT;
10. Construct, operate, and maintain a 10-inch diameter PVC water utility line crossing with a 30-foot RoW across the restored UNT;
11. Construct, operate, and maintain stream bank protection consisting of slope protection with R-5 riprap for 155 feet along both banks of another downstream reach of Watercourse B (UNT to the Monongahela River (WWF));
12. Remove 110 feet of an existing gravel bar along the left descending bank of the UNT. The cumulative impact for stream bank protection and gravel bar removal along the UNT is 155 feet;
13. Construct an open channel outfall into Watercourse B which will permanently impact 40 feet of Watercourse B; and
14. Permanently impact 1.50 acres of floodway due to the aforementioned items.
For the purpose of preventing flooding and preventing the stream banks from eroding. Cumulatively, the project will permanently impact 1,470 feet of the UNT. The project site is located at 218 River Avenue, Masontown, PA 15461 (Masontown, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 39°, 50`, 54.5"; W: -79°, 54`, 49.5"; Sub-basin 19G; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Masontown Borough, Fayette County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E4206220-025, US Forest Services, 29 Forest Service Drive, Bradford, Pa 16701. Kinzua Valley Trail Association—Olivedale Bridge, in Laffayette Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Lewis Run, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 45`, 46.21"; W: -78°, 44`, 9.54").
To construct and maintain an 8-foot wide, 70-foot long bridge across Kinzua Creek utilizing the existing abutments with additional poured concrete reinforcement and to install approximately 150 feet of streambank stabilization along the south bank upstream of the bridge in Kinzua Creek within the Allegheny National Forest just north on Camp Run Road (T469) from the Westline Rd (SR3006) and Camp Run Road (T469) intersection (Lewis Run, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 45`, 46.21"; W: -78°, 44`, 9.54") in Laffayette Township, McKean County.
E1006220-023, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 825 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Butler WTP LT2 and Electrical Improvements, in Butler, Summit, and Oakland Townships, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (East Butler and Mount Chestnut, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 53.1`, 10.9449"; W: 79°, 52`, 31.323").
To construct a stormwater outfall to Connoquenessing Creek with 0.068 acre temporary and 0.026-acre permanent impact to the watercourse and permanently impact approximately 0.6 acre of the floodplain for modifications to the existing water treatment plant. The impacts to the floodplain consist of the renovation of an existing wastewater tank, construction of a new wastewater tank, installation of nine valve, metering, waste, and spill containment vaults, construction of two bioretention facilities and construction of an addition to an existing building. There will also be 0.068 acre of temporary impact to the floodplain for stockpiles on the west side of S.R. 38 north of Henricks Road (East Butler and Mount Chestnut, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 53.1`, 10.9449"; W: 79°, 52`, 31.323") in Butler, Summit, and Oakland Townships, Butler County.
Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Permit No. E5829220-028, Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation, 2000 Park Lane Drive, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1121, Well Site, Middletown Township, Susque- hanna County; ACOE, Baltimore District Office.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) permanent access road fill impacting 1,321 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 09" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 43" W),
2) permanent access road fill impacting 608 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 01" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 45" W),
3) permanent well site fill impacting 427 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 00" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 48" W),
4) permanent well site fill impacting 2,400 square feet (0.06 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 02" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 49" W),
5) permanent well site fill impacting 1,587 square feet (0.04 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 03" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 52" W),
6) permanent well site fill impacting 3,900 square feet (0.09 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 04" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 51" W).
The well site project consists of constructing a well pad and associated supportive appurtenances within Middletown Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 10,243 square feet (0.24 acre) of permanent palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) impacts for the siting of Marcellus Shale natural gas development and production.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Southwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-4281.
ESCGP-3 # ESG073020009-00
Applicant Name EQM Gathering OPCO LLC
Contact Person Gregg West
Address 2200 Energy Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Greene County
Township(s) Franklin & Wayne Twps
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Smith Creek (WWF), Calico Run (WWF), Roberts Run (WWF); South Fork Tenmile Creek (WWF), Dunkard Creek (WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESX14-007-0021
Applicant Name PennEnergy Resources LLC
Contact Person Mr. Richard Watson
Address 1000 Commerce Drive Park Place One Suite 400
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Beaver County
Township(s) New Sewickley
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Brush Creek, WWFEastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
ESCGP-3 # ESG294120019-00
Applicant Name ARD Operating, LLC
Contact Person Stephen Barondeau
Address 33 West Third Street, Ste 300
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Cogan House
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Larrys Creek (HQ-CWF, EV)
Secondary: West Branch Susquehanna River (WWF, WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESG295920007-00
Applicant Name Clean Energy Exlporation & Production, LLC
Contact Person Robert VanBlargan
Address 2620 Egypt Road
City, State, Zip Norristown, PA 19403
County Tioga County
Township(s) Delmar
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Campbells Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
Secondary: Pine Creek (HQ-TSF, MF, EV)ESCGP-3 # ESG290820031-00
Applicant Name Regency Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Douglas Speerstra
Address 101 West Third Street
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Bradford County
Township(s) Leroy
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Wolf Run (EV, MF), UNT to Thomas Run
(EV, MF), Wolf Run (EV, MF), Thomas Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
Secondary: Schrader Creek (EV, MF)ESCGP-3 # ESG295820046-00
Applicant Name SWN Production Company, LLC
Contact Person Afton R. Sterling
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Liberty
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Silver Creek (CWF/MF, NRT EV, NRT)
Secondary: Snake Creek (CWF/MF)ESCGP-3 # ESG294120020-00
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317-5839
County Lycoming County
Township(s) Lewis
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Wolf Run (EV), Wolf Run (EV), Breeing Hollow (EV)
Secondary: Trout Run (EV), Trout Run (EV), Trout Run (EV)
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The Following Plans and Reports Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone DEP through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
DEP has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Contact: Richard Staron, Professional Geologist Manager.
7 Eleven 40287, 15-09239, 1495 Valley Forge Rd., Wayne, PA 19087, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. Mulry Cresswell Environmental, Inc., 1679 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343, on behalf of Sunoco (R&M) LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 200, Wilmington, DE 19803, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet residential Statewide health standards.
7 Eleven 40286, 15-09240, PA Tpke Milepost 304.8 Westbound, Elverson, PA 19520, Wallace Township, Chester County. Mulry Cresswell Environmental, Inc., 1679 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343, on behalf of Sunoco (R&M) LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 200, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Former Werley's Gulf Station, Storage Tank ID # 39-21260, 5204 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Synergy Environmental, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of the Daniel Kuhns, 5204 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18101, has submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The Remedial Action Plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting the Statewide health standards.
Rudy's Gulf Mart, Storage Tank ID # 48-22836, 2900 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Bethlehem City, Northampton County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Community First Fund, 51 South Duke Street, Suite 400, P.O. Box 524, Lancaster, PA 17608, has submitted a combined Site Characterization Report and Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet Statewide health standards.
Meshoppen Swift Mart, Storage Tank ID # 66-23392, 8253 State Route 6, Meshoppen, PA 18630, Meshoppen Borough, Wyoming County. Juniata Geosciences, 6872 Willow Brook Road, Alexandria, PA 16611, on behalf of Meshoppen Swift Mart, Inc., P.O. Box 28, Meshoppen, PA 18630, has submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The Remedial Action Plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting site-specific standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4705.
Contact: Gregory Bowman, Environmental Group Manager.
Rutters 96, Storage Tank Facility ID # 44-38026, 20 Commerce Drive, Armagh Township, Mifflin County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of CHR Corporation, 2295 Susquehanna Trail, Suite C, York, PA 17404 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The plan is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Martin General Store # 207, Storage Tank Facility ID # 07-29344, 3218 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, Blair County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Thomas G. Martin, Martin Oil, 528 North 1st Street, Bellwood, PA 16617 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The plan is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the site-specific standard.
Former Sunoco Station # 0003-7324, Storage Tank Facility ID # 28-34740, 12898 Molly Pitcher Highway, Antrim Township, Franklin County. Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 744, West Chester, PA 19381, on behalf of Sunoco, LLC c/o Evergreen Resources Group, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Suburban Gettysburg, Storage Tank Facility ID # 01-26387, 1744 York Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Straban Township, Adams County. Groundwater Sciences Corporation, 2601 Market Place Street, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on behalf of Suburban Heating Oil Partners, P.O. Box 4833, Syracuse, NY 13221 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6648.
Contact: Kim Bontrager, Clerk Typist 3.
Ellwood City Borough Garage, Storage Tank Facility ID # 37-90061, 105 Sixth Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117, Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County. Moody and Associates, Inc., 158 Cotton Road, Meadville, PA 16335, on behalf of Ellwood City Borough, 525 Lawrence Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, naphthalene, cumene, total xylenes, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene and methyl tert-butyl ether. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Has Taken Action on The Following Plans and Reports Under The Storage Tank And Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require DEP to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone DEP through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
DEP has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Contact: Richard Staron, Professional Geologist Manager.
Iannello Bros, 51-43010, 2700 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, PA 19145, City of Philadelphia. Petrodi LLC, 5 Elmwood Drive, Tabernacle, NJ 08088, on behalf of Iannello Brothers, 2700 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report was not acceptable to meet nonresidential Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on January 29, 2021.
Cumberland Gulf 160755 L, 51-09165, 9699 Ashton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114, City of Philadelphia. Arcadis U.S., Inc., 6041 Wallace Road Ext, Suite 300, Wexdford, PA 15090. Geoscience, Inc., 2120 Bellemead Avenue, Suite 14-2, Havertown, PA 19083-2250, on behalf of Durkin Contacting Company, Inc., 3030 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114-2401 submitted a Remedial Action Completion concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report was acceptable to meet nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on February 2, 2021.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes- Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Former Sans Souci Convenience, Storage Tank ID # 40-23184, 702 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township, PA 18706, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, TTL Associates, 1915 North 12th Street, Toledo, OH 43604, on behalf of Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy LLC, 1 CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report was not acceptable to meet a combination of Site Specific and Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on January 28, 2021.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4705.
Contact: Cynthia Stine, Licensed Professional Geologist.
Rutters 96, Storage Tank Facility ID # 44-38026, 20 Commerce Drive, Armagh Township, Mifflin County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of CHR Corporation, 2295 Susquehanna Trail, Suite C, York, PA 17404 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standard and was approved by DEP on January 29, 2021.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6648.
Contact: Kim Bontrager, Clerk Typist 3.
Meadow Brook Dairy, Storage Tank Facility ID # 25-22253, 2365 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510, City of Eire, Erie County. Antea USA, Inc., 565 Allegheny Avenue, Suite 100, Oakmont, PA 15139, on behalf of Dean Foods Company, 2711 Haskell, Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75204, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with benzene, ethylbenzene, cumene, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), naphthalene, toluene, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standard and was approved by DEP on January 27, 2021.
SPECIAL NOTICES
RADIATION PROTECTION
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania.
In the months of January 2021, Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987, P.L. 238, No. 43 (63 P.S. §§ 2001—2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed as follows to perform radon related activities in Pennsylvania. The period of certification is two years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P.O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).
Name Address Certification Allied Inspection Services, Inc. 63 S. 7th Street
Emmaus, PA 18049Testing Firm Alpha Detection and Control 6 Chestwood Dr.
Connellsville, PA 15425Mitigation Firm Brian Bacchus 125 Twin Oaks Drive
Wexford, PA 15090Mitigation Individual Joseph Banister 5420 Harold Dr.
Edinboro, PA 16412Testing Individual Michael Bantell 70 Main Street
Jenkins Township, PA 18640Testing Individual Melissa Brickner 274 Airport Dr.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461Testing Individual Clerkin Home Inspections, LLC 424 Marion Ave.
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002Testing Firm EMSL Analytical Inc. 200 Route 130 North
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077Lab Firm Joseph Ganguzza 4 Schamp Circle
Lebanon, NJ 08833Testing Individual Gene Heffner P.O. Box 952
Pottsville, PA 17901Testing Individual Terry Howell 5599 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30341Lab Individual Daniel Jones 6 Chestwood Dr.
Connellsville, PA 15425Mitigation Individual Radalink, Inc. 5599 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30341Lab Firm Randy Knesik 413 Long Meadow Rd.
Milford, PA 18337Mitigation Individual David Koloskee 2800 W 21St.
Erie, PA 16506Testing Individual Edward Lampl 462 Biddle Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221Testing Individual Pro-Tech Home & Business 1015 Green Street
Milton, PA 17847Mitigation Firm Ray Remsnyder 47 Cook Road
Duncannon, PA 17020Testing Individual Safe Air Systems Radon 4 Schamp Circle
Lebanon, NJ 08833Testing Firm Matthew Shaw P.O. Box 381
Titusville, PA 16354Testing Individual William Squitieri 4 Versailles Circle
Doylestown, PA 18901Testing Individual Gerard Tambasco P.O. Box 266
Beach Lake, PA 18405Testing Individual Thomas Toner 491 Baltimore Pike # 412
Springfield, PA 19342Testing Individual TRC Environmental Corporation 21 Griffin Rd. N.
Windsor, CT 06095Lab Firm Kathleen Williamson 21 Griffin Rd. N.
Windsor, CT 06095Lab Individual Terry Wilver 1015 Green Street
Milton, PA 17847Mitigation Individual
WATER MANAGEMENT
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the Regional Permit Coordination Office as noted before the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. 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.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Region- al Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Region- al Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND
DRAFT STATE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION FOR A FERC REGULATED PIPELINE PROJECT
Proposed State Water Quality Certification Required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection Pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the Perulack Compressor Units Replacement Project.
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
WQ3483220-001, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 890 Winter Street, Suite 320, Waltham, MA 02451. Perulack Compressor Units Replacement Project, in Lack Township, Juniata County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. The proposed project is located at Perulack Compressor Station situated off Pumping Station Road (Latitude: 40.35583°; Longitude: -77.65389°).
On January 15, 2021, Applicant filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 717f) seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate its Project (FERC Docket No. CP21-31-000).
On November 16, 2020, the Applicant requested a state water quality certification (SWQC) from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in Pennsylvania consistent with the requirements of State law and the Clean Water Act.
The Project, as proposed, includes replacement of four existing compressor units and related facilities with two new gas turbine units and associated facilities to comply with future air emission reduction requirements. The Project also includes the construction of a new compressor building to house the two new compressor units. The existing compressor units are in two separate compressor buildings, one of which will be removed from service but remain in place and the other will be removed. Additional facilities to be updated or installed include a generator building, an electrical control building with battery extension, a service entrance building, and an auxiliary building, as well as the installation of four filter separators. In addition, the project will result in the installation of a new, lined stormwater retention basin. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 30.6 acres of earth disturbance and impacts to 1.04 acres of floodway.
PADEP, by this notice, is proposing to issue a SWQC to Texas Eastern Transmission, LP for the Perulack Compressor Units Replacement Project. PADEP is proposing to certify that construction, operation and maintenance of the Perulack Compressor Units Replacement Project complies with the applicable provisions of sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317). The PADEP is proposing to further certify that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Perulack Compressor Units Replacement Project complies with Pennsylvania water quality standards and will maintain and protect applicable Commonwealth water quality standards provided that the construction, operation and maintenance of the project complies with the following PADEP water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to Pennsylvania law:
1. Discharge of Hydrostatic Test Water—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit(s) for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a (relating to NPDES permitting, monitoring and compliance), and all other applicable regulations.
2. Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management—All projects proposing earth disturbance must implement best management practices (BMPs) to protect and maintain water quality pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control), and all other applicable regulations. Applicant shall obtain and comply with an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit(s) for earth disturbance associated with the Project as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 102.5.
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit(s) for the construction, operation and maintenance of all stream and wetland crossings associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 106 (relating to floodplain management) and all other applicable regulations.
4. Other Water Quality Requirements—Applicant shall obtain any other permits, authorizations or approvals required to construct, operate, and maintain the Project from any interstate or international agency as required by an interstate compact or international agreement that has established water quality standards applicable to surface waters of this Commonwealth, including wetlands.
5. Water Quality Monitoring—PADEP retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that water quality in the receiving waters associated with the Project is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
6. Operation—At all times, Applicant shall properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this SWQC and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
7. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of PADEP or the delegated County Conservation District to determine compliance with this SWQC, including all permits, authorizations or approvals issued to ensure the project shall maintain and protect state water quality standards as required by this SWQC. The Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC to an authorized representative conducting an inspection of the Project.
8. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project or any portion(s) thereof, the Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC and copies of any permits, authorizations or approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the appropriate PADEP Office of such intent. Notice to PADEP shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owners containing a specific date for transfer of responsibility, coverage, and liability under the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC. The new owner shall submit to PADEP a new application form for the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals required to comply with the SWQC signed by the new owner.
9. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to PADEP concerning this SWQC shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Domenic Rocco, P.E., Director, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
10. Reservation of Rights—PADEP may modify, suspend or revoke this SWQC if (i) PADEP becomes aware of new facts about the Project that warrant such action; or (ii) PADEP determines that the Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this SWQC. PADEP may require additional measures to achieve compliance with any applicable law or regulation.
11. Other Laws—Nothing in this SWQC shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or to relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
12. Severability—The provisions of this SWQC are severable and should any provision of this SWQC be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the SWQC shall not be affected thereby.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for Erosion and Sediment Control Permits for earth disturbance associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Applications Received Under Sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
ESG833420001-00. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) provides notice of receipt of an application for a Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment Operations or Transmission Facilities. The application is currently under technical review for Perulack Units Replacement Project, which will involve replacement of the existing compressor units and related facilities. The project is located in Lack Township, Juniata County.
This authorization is required for earth disturbance activities associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing or treatment operations or transmission facilities when earth disturbance is five acres or greater. Review of this application is being coordinated among the Department and the associated county conservation districts.
The application under review is as follows:
Permit No. Applicant Name & Address: Counties: DEP Office: ESG833420001-00 Texas Eastern Transmission, LP 890 Winter Street
Suite 320
Waltham, MA 02451Juniata County Regional Permit Coordination Office
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR STATE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL A person wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should 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 relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the program manager from the appropriate Department office will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, 21400 U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available on- line (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Licking Creek Subwatershed in Franklin County.
Central Office: Bureau of Clean Water, P.O. Box 8774, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774.
The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed ''TMDLs'' developed for a subwatershed of Licking Creek in Franklin County under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included stream segments impaired for aquatic life in the subwatershed. The impairments addressed by this document were caused by excessive siltation due to agriculture.
There currently are no state or Federal in-stream numerical water quality criteria for sediment. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. The proposed TMDL document sets allowable loading of sediment in the Licking Creek Subwatershed. The ''TMDLs'' included allocations for nonpoint sources, reserves for existing and future point sources, as well as margin of safety factors. Nonpoint source load allocations were made for cropland, hay/pasture land, and streambank source sectors present in the subwatershed. Data used in establishing the TMDL were primarily generated using a water quality analysis model (Model My Watershed) made available through the Stroud Water Research Center.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings within the subwatershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under annual average conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL''—Based Load Reductions (expressed as annual averages) in the Licking Creek Subwatershed Watershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/yr)''TMDL''
(lbs/yr)% Reduction Licking Creek
Sediment
8,059,738
5,123,400
36 The following table shows the estimated current sediment loading within the subwatershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under 99th percentile daily loading conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL''—Based Load Reductions (expressed as 99th percentile daily loading) in the
Licking Creek SubwatershedWatershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/d)TMDL
(lbs/d)% Reduction Licking Creek
Sediment
235,368
147,166
37 The proposed TMDL document can be viewed at http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/watermgt/wqp/wqstandards/tmdl/LickingCreekSedimentTMDL.pdf.
Otherwise, copies of the proposed TMDL document or supporting information may be requested by emailing Michael Morris at michamorri@pa.gov.
Written/typed comments will be accepted at the above email address. Comment submissions must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice in the February 13, 2021 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The Department will consider all written/typed comments submitted within the deadline prior to submitting the final TMDL to EPA for approval. To ensure timely receipt of comments given the office closure and work from home order, please do not mail hard copies of comments. Rather please submit them by email at michamorri@pa.gov. If comments cannot be emailed, please call Michael Morris at 717-772-5670 to request another method of comment submission.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-229. Filed for public inspection February 12, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]
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