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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 07-1482b

[37 Pa.B. 4528]
[Saturday, August 18, 2007]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

   Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to 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 (Department). A copy of an application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before an application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.

   Written comments, objections or requests for informal conferences on applications 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 district mining office indicated before an 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.

   Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations as identified in this notice for the respective coal and noncoal applications. In addition, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies who have requested review of NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on the requirements.

   Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the 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 must contain the name, address and telephone number of 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 wishes to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

   Coal Applications Received

   Effluent Limits--The following coal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:

30-DayDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverageMaximumMaximum
Iron (total)3.0 mg/l6.0 mg/l7.0 mg/l
Manganese (total)2.0 mg/l4.0 mg/l5.0 mg/l
Suspended solids35 mg/l   70 mg/l   90 mg/l   
pH1greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
1The parameter is applicable at all times.

   A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: (1) 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 (2) drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.

   California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.

   Permit Number 10841302 and NPDES Permit No. PA0002780, Pristine Resources, Inc., 4020 Kinross Lakes Parkway, Richfield, OH 44286, to renew the permit and related NPDES permit for reclamation only and to revise the permit for the Fawn Mine No. 91 in Clinton Township, Butler County to install an aboveground pipeline for underground sludge disposal. Surface Acres Proposed 2.5. No additional discharges. Application received October 25, 2006.

   Permit Number 30743702 and NPDES Permit No. NA, Consolidation Coal Company, One Bridge Street, Monongah, WV 26554, to renew the permit for the Blacksville No. 1 Mine Refuse Area in Wayne Township, Greene County. No additional discharges. Application received July 3, 2007.

   Permit Number 30841312 and NPDES Permit No. PA0013790, Consolidation Coal Company, 1 Bridge Street, Monongah, WV 26554, to revise the permit for the Blacksville No. 2 Mine in Jackson Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit to add surface acreage to install the 16 West Bleeder Shaft. Surface Acres Proposed 15.0. Receiving stream: UNT to Blockhouse Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received January 1, 2007.

   Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   24970102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227501. Energy Resources, Inc., P. O. Box 259, Brockway, PA 15824. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip operation in Fox Township, Elk County affecting 230.5 acres. Receiving streams: Two UNTs to Brandy Camp Creek, one UNT to McCauley Run and McCauley Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application for reclamation only. Application received July 27, 2007.

   Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.

   17070112 and NPDES No. PA0256617. Hepburnia Coal Company, P. O. Box 1, Grampian, PA 16838. Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous coal surface mine in Bell and Gaskill Townships, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, affecting 495.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Bear Run and Whiskey Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 13, 2007.

   Noncoal Applications Received

   Effluent Limits--The following noncoal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:

30-dayDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverageMaximumMaximum
Suspended solids35 mg/l70 mg/l90 mg/l
Alkalinity exceeding acidity*
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

   A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.

   Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.

   21070802. Warren M. Nolt, 34 Clugston Road, Newville, PA 17241, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in North Newton Township, Cumberland County, affecting 5.0 acres, receiving streams: UNT to Green Spring Creek. Application received July 25, 2007.

   56070801. Shaffer Brothers Coal Company, Inc., 1 Jay Street, Windber, PA 15963, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 5.0 acres, receiving streams: UNT to Seese Run. Application received July 25, 2007.

   Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   25800306. Ronald T. and Susan J. Bole, 9696 Old Route 99, McKean, PA 16426, transfer of an existing sand and gravel operation from Sibleyville Land and Gravel Company in McKean Township, Erie County affecting 25.7 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Elk Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 25, 2007.

   Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.

   06910301C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595420. Berks Products Corporation, P. O. Box 9000, Wyomissing, PA 19610, renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County, receiving streams: Maiden Creek and Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: WWF and MF. Application received July 25, 2007.

   39970301C4 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223786. Lafarge North America, Inc., 5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052, renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, receiving streams: Coplay Creek and UNTs to Coplay Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received July 25, 2007.

   58050848. David W. Bishop, Sr., 430 First Street, Richmondale, PA 18421, Stage I and II bond release from a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Steve Roman. Application received August 2, 2007.

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 (Department). 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 of the FWPCA or to the issuance of a Dam Permit, Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice, as well as questions, to the regional office 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. Individuals will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each working day at the regional office noted before the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend a hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users should 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 Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

   E46-1011. Donald Seifert, 825 Lantern Lane, Blue Bell, PA 19422, Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   To construct and maintain a 91 linear-foot culvert in and along a UNT to Wissahickon Creek (TSF). The culvert will consist of a 36-inch by 58-inch CMPA with a weir wall on the upstream side for the purpose of preventing erosion. This project is located approximately 750 feet southeast of the intersection Plymouth and Township Line Roads (Lansdale, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  8.9 inches; W:  1.4 inches).

   E23-451. Corinthian Yacht Club, P. O. Box 366, Essington, PA 9029, Tinicum Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   To modify marina facilities along a UNT to the Delaware Estuary (WWF) by performing the following water obstruction and encroachment activities:

   1.  To remove the solid fill crib structures.

   2.  To replace the existing timber bulkhead with a new sheet pile bulkhead.

   3.  To replace crib structures with two high-deck pier structures.

   4.  To construct and maintain two floating dock systems.

   5.  To construct and maintain a boat ramp.

   6.  To construct and maintain six floating mooring buoys.

   7.  To construct and maintain a fixed pier walkway.

   This project is associated with an existing yacht club property. The yacht club property is located at Corinthian Avenue between 2nd Street and the Delaware River (Bridgeport, NJ-PA Quadrangle North: 20.1 inches; West: 7.9 inches).

   E46-1009. Department of Transportation, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   This permit application is part of an overall project to construct, and maintain the proposed approximately 9-mile segment of SR 6202 Parkway. (Parkway) This project has been divided into three design/construction sections (701, 711 and 721). The limit for the entire project is between the existing Welsh Road (SR 0063) in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  17.0 inches; W:  14.75 inches) and the existing SR 0611 Bypass in Doylestown Township, Bucks County (Doylestown, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  7.5 inches; W:  2.5 inches) and traverses through Montgomery Township in Montgomery County and Warrington and Doylestown Townships in Bucks County. The Parkway includes a four-lane roadway between Welsh Road and Horsham Road (SR 0463) and a two-lane roadway between Horsham Road and the SR 0611 Bypass. In addition, a 12-foot shared-use path will be constructed within the right of way of the Parkway.

   The project proposes to permanently impact a total of approximately 7.6 acres of wetland (PEM/PSS/PFO). The construction of a total of 9.5 acres of wetland replacement is proposed at the Kansas Road mitigation site, located near the intersection of County Line Road and Kansas Road, Warrington Township, Bucks County which will compensate for the permanent wetland impact.

   This permit is for Section 701 and is the 1st submission for the SR 6202 construction project. The limit of work extends between Welsh Road (SR 0063) in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  17.0 inches; W:  14.75 inches) and Horsham Road (SR 0463) in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  20.75 inches; W:  14.25 inches).

   The construction work in Section 701 includes the following water obstruction and encroachment activities:

   1.  To place fill in 0.27 acre of wetland (PEM) at Station 110+08 (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  17.1 inches; W:  16.8 inches) associated with cut/fill for the Parkway and a stormwater management basin.

   2.  To place fill in 0.16 acre of wetland (PFO) at approximately Station 113+50 (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  17.35 inches; W:  16.5 inches) associated with fill for the Parkway, shared-use path and associated piping to support wetland hydrology.

   3.  To modify and maintain numerous stormwater management facilities at various locations associated with fill for the Parkway and shared-use path.

   4.  To construct and maintain a 126-foot long, 28-foot wide by 7-foot rise bottomless precast arch enclosure across a UNT to Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF, Tur1) at Station 133+34 (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  18.2 inches; W:  16.5 inches) and to place fill in 0.01 acre of wetland (PFO) associated with cut/fill for the Parkway and shared use path. This work also includes the construction and maintenance of a temporary stream crossing.

   5.  To construct and maintain a 54-foot long, 80-foot span by 3.8-foot minimum underclearance bridge across Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF, Tur1) at Station 147+15 (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  18.6 inches; W:  15.8 inches) and to place fill in 0.03 acre of wetland (PEM) associate with cut/fill for the Parkway and shared-use path. This work also includes the construction and maintenance of a temporary stream crossing, and a storm water management facility along the stream.

   6.  To extend an existing enclosure by installing a 65-foot long, 36-inch RC enclosure at the upstream end, across a UNT to Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF, Tur1) along SR 0309 at Station 565+50 (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  18.8 inches; W:  15.5 inches) associated with fill for Connector A.

   7.  To extend an existing RC arch culvert by installing an 11-foot long, 6-foot wide, 6-foot rise RC enclosure at the downstream end, across Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF, Tur1) along SR 0309 at Station 556+02 (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  18.8 inches; W:  15.8 inches) associate with fill for Connector B.

   8.  To construct and maintain two 185-foot long, 54-inch RCPs across a UNT to Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF, Tur1) at Station 164+90 (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N:  19.3 inches; W:  15.7 inches) associated with fill for the Parkway, shared-use path, retaining walls and Connector B.

   9.  To place fill in 0.29 acre of wetland (PFO) at Station 160+00 (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N:  19.3 inches; W:  15.7 inches) associated with fill for the Parkway, shared-use path, Connector B, retaining walls and associated piping to support wetland hydrology.

   10.  To place fill in 0.37 acre of wetland (PEM) at Station 176+44 (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N:  19.8 inches; W:  14.8 inches) associated with cut/fill for the Parkway, and shared-use path.

   11.  To place fill in 0.16 acre of wetland (PSS) at Station 187+57 (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N:  19.6 inches; W:  14.9 inches) associated with fill for the Parkway, shared-use path, berm and storm water management facility.

   12.  To construct and maintain a 90-foot long, 32-foot wide, 7-foot rise bottomless arch culvert across a UNT to Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF, Tur1) at Station 189+37 (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N:  20.2 inches; W:  14.8 inches) and to place fill in 0.44 acre of wetland (PFO) associated with fill for the Parkway, shared-use path, retaining walls and associated piping to support wetland hydrology. This work also includes the construction and maintenance of a temporary stream crossing, and a stormwater management facility along the stream.

   13.  To place fill in 0.35 acre of wetland (PFO) at Station 201+15 (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N:  20.5 inches; W:  14.2 inches) associated with fill for the Parkway, shared-use path, and associated piping to support wetland hydrology.

   14.  To place fill in the floodplain throughout the Little Neshaminy Creek basin (WWF, MF, Tur1) associated with shared-use path.

   15.  To construct and maintain an outfall structure in the floodplain of a UNT to Little Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF, Tur1) at station 188+00.

   16.  To install and maintain fiber optic cable utility line stream crossings throughout the Little Neshaminy Creek basin (WWF, MF, Tur1) at various locations.

   E09-916. Department of Transportation, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 10406, Warrington, New Britain, Doylestown Townships, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   This application is part of an overall project to construct and maintain the proposed approximately 9-mile segment of SR 6202 Parkway. This project has been divided into three design/construction sections (701, 711 and 721). The limit for the entire project is between the existing Welsh Road (SR 0063) in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  17.0 inches; W:  14.75 inches) and the existing SR 0611 Bypass in Doylestown Township, Bucks County (Doylestown, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  7.5 inches; W:  2.5 inches) and traverses through Montgomery Township in Montgomery County and Warrington and Doylestown Townships in Bucks County. The parkway includes a four-lane roadway between Welsh Road and Horsham Road (SR 0463) and a two-lane roadway between Horsham Road and the SR 0611 Bypass. In addition, a 12-foot shared-use path will be constructed within the right of way of the Parkway. The project proposes to permanently impact a total of approximately 7.6 acres of wetland (PEM/PSS/PFO). The construction of a total of 9.5 acres of wetland replacement is proposed at the Kansas Road mitigation site, located near the intersection of County Line Road and Kansas Road, Warrington Township, Bucks County which will compensate for the permanent wetland impact.

   This permit is for Section 701 and is the 1st submission for the SR 6202 construction project. The limit of work extends between Welsh Road (SR 0063) in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  17.0 inches; W:  14.75 inches) and Horsham Road (SR 0463) in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  20.75 inches; W:  14.25 inches).

   The construction work in Section 701 includes the following water obstruction and encroachment activities:

   1.  To place fill in 0.14 acre of wetland (PEM) at the Kansas Road mitigation site (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle N:  17.8 inches; W:  3.7 inches) associated with cut/fill for the compensatory wetland mitigation.

   E46-1012. Limerick Partnership 1 LLC, Meetinghouse Business Center, Suite 120, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, Limerick Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   To relocate and maintain 956 linear feet of UNT of Mingo Creek (WWF) and to place fill within the abandoned channel to facilitate construction of a retail home center (Home Depot). The project is located on the west side of PA Route 100 approximately 1,900 feet southwest of Ridge Pike, west of Township Line (Phoenixville, PA Quadrangle N:  16.5 inches; W:  0.8 inch).

   Southcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

   E22-518: Kenneth Gall, Hershey Trust Company, 100 East Mansion Road, Hershey, PA 17033-1359, Derry Township, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To construct and maintain a pedestrian foot bridge over a UNT to Spring Creek (WWF). The project is located northeast of the intersection of Fishburn Road (SR 743) and Cocoa Avenue (Hershey, PA quadrangle N:  3.4"; W:  3.2", Latitude 40° 16` 4"; Longitude 76° 38` 52") in Derry Township, Dauphin County.

   E21-397: Messiah College, 1 College Avenue, Grantham, PA 17027, Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To construct and maintain: 1) approximately 395.0-foot long rock riprap protection along the right bank of Yellow Breeches Creek (HQ-CWF) located 800 feet downstream of Grantham Road bridge; 2) a total of approximately 140.0 foot long rock riprap protection along the right bank of Yellow Breeches Creek (HQ-CWF) located immediately downstream of Bridge Road bridge; 3) a 45.0-foot long rock riprap protection along the right bank of a UNT to Yellow Breeches Creek (Trout Run) (HQ-CWF) located at its confluence with the Yellow Breeches Creek; 4) a J-hook rock vane in Yellow Breeches Creek (HQ-CWF) located approximately 340 feet upstream of Bridge Road bridge; and 5) a 15-foot wide by 30-foot long boat ramp along the right bank of Yellow Breeches Creek (HQ-CWF) located about 35 feet downstream of Bridge Road bridge (Lemoyne, PA Quadrangle N:  5.48 inches; W:  16.15 inches, Latitude: 40° 09` 19"; Longitude: 76° 59` 26") in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County.

   E21-373: Community Refuse Service, Inc., 135 Vaughn Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257, Hopewell and North Newton Townships, Cumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To conduct various activities as follows:

   1.  To construct and maintain a 10-foot wide by 8-foot high by 57-foot long concrete box culvert with a 2-foot depression in a UNT to Conodoguinet Creek (WWF) (Newburg, PA Quadrangle N:  2.98 inches; W:  0.62 inch, Latitude: 40° 08` 29"; Longitude: 77° 30` 16").

   2.  To fill in a total of 0.49 acre of three PEM wetlands (Newburg, PA Quadrangle N:  1.77 inches; W:  0.82 inch; Latitude: 40° 08` 05"; Longitude: 77° 30` 21"; N:  2.02 inches; W:  0.36 inch, Latitude: 40° 08` 10"; Longitude: 77° 30` 09"; N:  1.8 inches; W:  1.09 inch, Latitude: 40° 08` 06"; Longitude: 77° 30` 28").

   3.  To fill in 0.19 acre pond (Newburg, PA Quadrangle N:  2.02 inches; W:  1.2 inch, Latitude: 40° 08` 13"; Longitude: 77° 30` 31").

   4.  To rehabilitate and maintain a 40-foot and a 450-foot reaches of a stream channel of a UNT to Conodoguinet Creek (WWF) (Newburg, PA Quadrangle N:  1.25 inches; W:  0.53 inch, Latitude: 40° 07` 55"; Longitude: 77° 30` 14" and N:  1.35 inches; W:  0.90 inch, Latitude: 40° 07` 57"; Longitude: 77° 30` 23").

   5.  To relocate 280-foot reach of a stream channel of a UNT to Conococheague Creek (WWF) (Newburg, PA Quadrangle N:  1.2 inches; W:  0.10 inch, Latitude: 40° 07` 54"; Longitude: 77° 30` 03").

   All activities are for the expansion of the existing landfill located 2.5 miles east of Newburg Borough in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County. The applicant will provide a 0.80 acre of PEM/PSS replacement wetland.

   E36-828: Department of Transportation Engineering, District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1525, Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County and West Sadsbury Township, Chester County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To widen SR 0041, Section ZOK between Siddonsburg and Zook Roads involving the following activities:

   1.  To construct and maintain a stream enclosure involving the connection of two existing 70-foot long, 36-inch RCPs with a 22-foot section and a 15-foot extension upstream in a UNT to Pine Creek (MF/TSF) at the Siddonsburg Road and SR 0041 intersection (Parkesburg, PA Quadrangle; N:  15.84 inches; W:  16.35 inches, Latitude: 39° 57` 44"; Longitude: 75° 59` 30"). This will result in 178 feet of cumulative impact to an ephemeral stream.

   2.  To remove an existing reinforced concrete T-beam bridge having a total span of 24.13 feet, a width of 38.14 feet and a minimum underclearance of 11.75 feet and to construct and maintain a precast spread box beam bridge having a total clear span of 65.0 feet, a width of 54.0 feet, and a minimum underclearance of 10.25 feet carrying SR 0041 over Pine Creek (MF/TSF) (Parkesburg, PA Quadrangle; N:  15.74 inches; W:  15.88 inches, Latitude: 39° 57` 42"; Longitude: 75° 59` 18").

   3.  To relocate 71 linear feet of a UNT to Pine Creek (MF/TSF) (Parkesburg, PA Quadrangle; N:  15.79 inches; W:  15.84 inches, Latitude: 39° 57` 43"; Longitude: 75° 59` 17").

   4.  To relocate 170 linear feet of a UNT to Pine Creek (MF/TSF) and enclose and maintain 96 feet of the tributary in a 30-inch RCP (Parkesburg, PA Quadrangle; N:  15.89 inches; W:  16.35 inches, Latitude: 39° 57` 45"; Longitude: 75° 59` 30"). The channel will increase in length by 183 linear feet.

   5.  To place and maintain fill in four exceptional value PEM wetlands involving:

   a.  0.01 acre permanent and 0.04 acre temporary impact (Parkesburg, PA Quadrangle; N:  15.74 inches; W:  15.80 inches, Latitude: 39° 57` 42"; Longitude: 75° 59` 16").

   b.  0.08 acre permanent impact (Parkesburg, PA Quadrangle; N:  15.79 inches; W:  15.76 inches, Latitude: 39° 57` 43"; Longitude: 75° 59` 15").

   c.  0.14 acre permanent impact (Parkesburg, PA Quadrangle; N:  15.84 inches; W:  16.39 inches, Latitude: 39° 57` 44"; Longitude: 75° 59` 31").

   d.  0.0001 acre permanent impact (Parkesburg, PA Quadrangle; N:  15.69 inches; W:  15.76 inches, Latitude: 39° 57` 41"; Longitude: 75° 59` 15").

   The applicant is required to replace a minimum of 0.23 acre of wetland, and has proposed to create 0.32 acre of wetland near the Zook Road and SR 0041 intersection (Parkesburg, PA Quadrangle; N:  15.69 inches; W:  15.76 inches, Latitude: 39" 57` 41"; Longitude: 75° 59` 15").

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.

   E41-577. Walter Casselberry, 31 South Main Street, Watsontown, PA 17777. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Application for private residential bridge, in Mill Creek Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Huntersville, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 17` 27"; W:  76° 46` 55").

   To construct and maintain a single span steel I-beam with clear span of 40 feet, a width of 10 feet and a minimum underclearance of 5 feet on a skew of 90° over Carpenter's Run, located 1 mi. north of the intersection of SR 2051 along Tallow Bottom Road. This project proposes to permanently impact 10 linear feet of Carpenter's Run, which is designated a WWF and does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands.

   E55-215. Joel Hoffman, 5600 Route 104, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853. Bridge over Silver Creek, in Union Township, Snyder County, ACOE Baltimore District (Dalmatia, PA Quadrangle N:  Latitude 40° 42` 16.5"; Longitude 76° 52` 36.5").

   The applicant is applying for a Small Projects permit to construct, operate and maintain a single span private bridge structure over Silver Creek (WWF) in Union Township, Snyder County. The structure will be constructed utilizing two flatbed trailers supported by concrete abutments that span the entire creek. The structure is intended to have a clearance of 5 feet and a span of 40 feet. The approaches to the bridge will be dressed with stone to establish a smooth transition to the roadway. This project does not impact any wetlands and will impact approximately 50 feet of stream.

   E59-482. Betterment Organization of Mansfield (BOOM), 46 North Academy Street, Mansfield, PA 16933. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Application for commercial bridge associated with the Tioga County I-99 Business Park, in the Borough of Mansfield, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 48` 5"; W:  77° 5` 15").

   To construct and maintain a single span concrete arch culvert with clear span of 16 feet, a width of 112 feet and a minimum underclearance of 8 feet on a skew of 84° over Ellen Run. The project proposes to impact 0.651 acre of wetlands while impacting 120-feet of waterway. The project is located along the eastern right-of-way of SR 6015 approximately 1.0-mile east of SR 0006 and SR 0015 intersection.

   Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   E10-437, G. L. McKnight, Inc., P. O. Box 774, 600 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. Weathervane Hill Pedestrian Bridge, in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 02` 57"; W:  80° 01` 48").

   To construct and maintain 4-foot wide timber bridge having for spans for a total of 83 feet and a maximum underclearance of about 10 feet across a tributary to Slippery Rock Creek (CWF) and adjoining wetlands for a scenic walkway connecting Phases 1 and 2 to Phase 3 of the Weathervane Hill residential development along Harmony Road (T-376) approximately 1,500 feet north of SR 173.

   E42-334. Tuna Valley Trail Association, 20 Russell Boulevard, Bradford, PA 16701. Tuna Valley North Trail-Crook Farm Loop, in Foster Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Bradford, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 59` 00"; W:  78° 37` 30").

   To construct and maintain approximately 7,500 feet of pedestrian/bicycle trail measuring approximately 10 feet wide and constructed at grade along the east bank and within the 100-year floodway of Tunungwant Creek extending upstream from SR 356 to Tuna Cross Road including a steel beam bridge having a span of 75 feet and an underclearance of 12.6 feet across Foster Brook approximately 100 feet upstream of its confluence with Tunungwant Creek.

   E61-279. William Jobes, 127 Jobes Lane, Polk, PA 16342-9803. Tributary to Little Sandy Creek Channel Realignment for Pond Bypass, in Frenchcreek Township, Venango County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Utica, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 22` 50.9"; W:  79° 59` 55.9").

   To realign approximately 800 feet of the channel of a tributary to Little Sandy Creek (HQ-CWF) extending upstream from Utica-Raymilton Road to bypass an existing dam and pond approximately 2.15 miles north of SR 62.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

   Northcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   EA59-001. Lycoming Creek Watershed Association, P. O. Box 173, Cogan Station, PA 17728. Environmental Assessment Application for stream restoration, in Union Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Ralston, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 33` 16"; W:  76° 57` 53").

   To construct and maintain 2,100 feet of Roaring Branch. The project does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands while impacting 2,100 linear feet of waterway. The project is located along the northern right-of-way of SR 2004 approximately 0.2 mile west of SR 0014 and SR 2004 intersection.


ACTIONS

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage under general permits. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 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.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section INPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal wastes; discharges to groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

   Sections I--VI contain actions related to industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater and discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for coverage under general NPDES permits. The approval for coverage under general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in each general permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective permit. Permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.

   Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), 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 should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of 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 decision law.

   For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals 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.


I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0051675 Northampton Area School District
1617 Laubauch Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
Moore Township
Northampton County
UNT to Hockendauqua Creek
2C
Y
PA0062693 Municipal Authority of the Township of Blythe
375 Valley Street
New Philadelphia, PA 17959
Schuylkill Township
Schuylkill County
Big Creek
3A
Y
PA0012963 Rock Tenn Company
Paper Mill Road
P. O. Box 770
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
Smithfield Township
Monroe County
Brodhead Creek
1E
N

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0111414
Sewerage
McEwensville Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 50
McEwensville, PA 17749-0050
Delaware Township
Northumberland County
Warrior Run
10-D
Y
PA0115053
(Nonmunicipal)
Nicholas Wolff Foundation
Camp Victory Road
Millville, PA 17846
Columbia County
Greenwood Township
Mud Run
5C
Y

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0005860 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
925 SR 18
New Wilmington, PA 16142
Wilmington Township
Lawrence County
Shenango River
Outfall 001 and a UNT to Buchanan Run Outfall 002
20-A
Y
PA0103926 Component
InterTechnologies, Inc.
2426 Perry Highway
Hadley, PA 16130-2998
Perry Township
Mercer County
UNT to the Little Shenango River
20-A
Y
PA0103373 Foxburg Area Water and Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 2
Foxburg, PA 16036
Borough of Foxburg
Clarion County
Allegheny River
17B
Y

II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions


III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   WQM Permit No. 2507404, Sewerage, Jack Brinling, 7928 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16511. This proposed facility is located in Harborcreek Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The applicant requests an NPDES permit for the discharge of treated domestic sewage from an SFTF serving a single dwelling. Treatment consists of a septic tank with Zabel effluent filter, ECO FLO STB 650 peat filter and untraviolet disinfection.

   NPDES Permit No. WQG028309, Sewage, Washington Township, 11800 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412. This proposed facility is located in Washington Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Department of Transportation has contracted with Washington Township to construct a pump station, force main and gravity sewer extension to serve the existing rest areas on I-79 approximately 2.5 miles south of the Edinboro Exit in Cussewago Township.


IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions


V. NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions


VI. NPDES Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Individual Permit Actions

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI010906012 Stevenson Builders
P. O. Box 336
Bedminster, PA 18910
Bucks Solebury Township Tributary Aquetong Creek
HQ-CWF
PAI011503065A2 Lincoln University
1570 Old Baltimore Pike
MSC-197
P. O. Box 179
Lincoln University, PA 19352
Chester Lower Oxford Township UNT Big Elk Creek
HQ-TSF-MF
PAI011506030 Sharon Savings Bank
3 Chester Pike
Darby, PA 19023-1504
Chester Westtown Township UNT Hunter Run/Ridley Creek
HQ
PAI011506059 Harlan Corporation
214 Pond View Drive
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Chester East Goshen Township UNT Ridley Creek
HQ-TSF

   Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI011507018 Benco Associates
625 Todd Road
Honey Brook, PA 19344
Chester Honey Brook Township West Branch Brandywine Creek
HQ-TSF-MF
PAI024806004 Nordel, LP
623 Selvaggio Drive
Suite 200
Nazareth, PA 18064
Northampton Bushkill Township East Branch Sobers Run
HQ-CWF
PAI023907006 Jaindl Land Co.
3150 Coffeetown Road
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh Upper Macungie Township Schaefer Run
HQ-CWF
Iron Run
HQ-CWF
PAI021305012 Turnpike Commission
P. O. Box 67676
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676
Carbon Kidder Township Lehigh River
HQ-CWF

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI035007003 John McCrea
R. R. 1
Box 233
East Waterford, PA 17021
Perry Toboyne Township Horse Valley Run
HQ-CWF

   Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Fayette County Conservation District, 10 Nickman Plaza, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456, (724) 438-4997.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI052607001 Fort Necessity National Battlefield
1 Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437
Fayette Wharton Township UNT to Meadow Run
HQ-CWF

VII. Approvals to Use NPDES and/or Other General Permits

   The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.23(d).

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