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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 13-2221b

[43 Pa.B. 7019]
[Saturday, November 30, 2013]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law; the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). 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 applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1— 693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).


Coal Permits Issued

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

30841307. Emerald Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, PO Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To revise the permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1 in Franklin and Jefferson Townships, Greene County to install three boreholes. In conjunction with this approval, the Department is granting 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the approved activities will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306, and 307 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 USCA § 1341) and will not violate Federal and State water quality standards. Surface Acres Proposed 2.09. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 30, 2012. Application received July 11, 2011. Permit issued November 8, 2013.

Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500

02080102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251500. Cherep's Excavating LLC (9742 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239). Transfer permit from Mashuda Corp. issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine, located in North Fayette and Collier Townships, Allegheny County, affecting 138.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Robinson Run and Pinkertons Run. Transfer application received: October 18, 2012. Permit issued: November 12, 2013.

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

17080104 and NPDES PA0256846. P & N Coal Company, Inc. (240 West Mahoning Street, P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Revisions to an existing bituminous surface mine to add additional coal removal area and revise the Erosion and Sedimentation Plan located in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County affecting 233.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Snyder Run, Tuckers Run, and Rattling Run classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 14, 2013. Permit issued: November 12, 2013.

Noncoal Permits Issued

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

08970817. Perry L. Cooley (RR 3 Box 202, Wyalusing, PA 18853). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine, located in Orwell Township, Bradford County. Restoration of 1.0 acre completed. Receiving stream(s): South Hill Creek. Application received: October 15, 2013. Final bond release approved: November 4, 2013

55970803. Scott E. Garrison Excavating (646 Back Mountain Road, Beavertown, PA 17813). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine, located in Spring Township, Snyder County. Restoration of 1.0 acre completed. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Middle Creek. Application received: October 7, 2013. Final bond release approved: November 1, 2013.

08010811. Richard P. Ferguson (207 Caterpillar Lane, Wyalusing, PA 18853). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine, located in Stevens Township, Bradford County. Restoration of 1.0 acre completed. Receiving stream(s): Cold Creek. Application received: October 7, 2013. Final bond release approved: November 1, 2013

08040802. Henry A. Mast, Jr. (RR 1, Box 200Z, Rome, PA 18837). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine, located in Orwell Township, Bradford County. Restoration of 1.0 acre completed. Receiving stream(s): Johnson Creek. Application received: October 31, 2013. Final bond release approved: November 4, 2013.

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

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

42134004. Minard Run Oil Company (609 South Avenue, P.O. Box 18, Bradford, PA 16701-3977) Blasting activity permit for well exploration in Corydon Township, McKean County. This blasting activity permit expires on July 1, 2014. Permit Issued: November 12, 2013.

42134005. Minard Run Oil Company (609 South Avenue, P.O. Box 18, Bradford, PA 16701-3977) Blasting activity permit for well exploration in Hamilton Township, McKean County. This blasting activity permit expires on July 1, 2014. Permit Issued: November 12, 2013.

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

59134104. Midstream Explosives LLC (289 South-side Drive, Newville, PA 17241). Blasting for pipeline located in Sullivan Township, Tioga County with expiration date of November 5, 2014. Permit issued: November 8, 2013.

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

36134159. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Riverview Estates in West Lampeter Township, Lan-caster County with an expiration date of November 11, 2014. Permit issued: November 13, 2013.

38134125. Keystone Blasting Service, (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for John Horning manure pit in South Annville Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of January 30, 2014. Permit issued: November 13, 2013.

58134167. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P.O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Kupsczunk D Well Pad in Springville Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of November 4, 2014. Permit issued: November 13, 2013.

58134168. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P.O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Rodgers well pad in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of November 4, 2014. Permit issued: November 13, 2013.

58134169. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P.O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Shea D well pad in Choconut Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of November 4, 2014. Permit issued: November 13, 2013.

58134170. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for Southwestern Range 50 in Thompson Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of February 28, 2014. Permit issued: November 13, 2013.

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 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.

 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, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the 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 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.


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.

Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701

E4129-074: Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC, 33 West Third Street, Suite 200, Williamsport, PA 17701, Pine Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1) two 6-inch gas pipelines, one 12-inch waterline, two 6-inch waterlines, one fiber optic/electric line and a timber mat bridge impacting 7984 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (English Center, PA Quadrangle 41°29`40"N 77°16`25"W).

 The project will result in a total of 0.18 acre of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas gathering line, water line, and temporary access roadways for Marcellus well development.

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, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the 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 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 Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4745.

ESCGP-2 No. Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
30118004-2 Equitrans, LP.
625 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Greene Gilmore Township Blockhouse Run
(WWF)

Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481

Mercer County Conservation District, 24 Avalon Court, Suite 300, Mercer PA 16137

ESCGP -2 No. Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
4313801 National Fuel Gas
Distribution Corporation
PO Box 2081
1100 State Street
Erie PA 16501
Mercer Jefferson Township Unt Shenango River
WWF

Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335

ESCGP-1 #ESX13-019-0055—Ceaser to Plesniak Pipeline
Applicant MarkWest Liberty Bluestone, LLC
Contact Richard Lowry
Address 4600 J. Barry Court, Suite 500
City Canonsburg State PA Zip Code 15317
County Butler Township(s) Lancaster & Muddy Creek(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Yellow
 Creek / Yellow Creek—CWF, Little Connoquenessing
 Creek

ESCGP-1 #ESX13-019-0057—Patton to Rutledge Gather-
 ing Pipeline
Applicant Mountain Gathering, LLC
Contact Mr. Dewey Chalos
Address 810 Houston Street
City Fort Worth State TX Zip Code 76102
County Butler Township(s) Connoquenessing and
 Forward(s)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Connoqueness-
 ing Creek, Little Connoquenessing Creek/
 Connoquenessing Creek

Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0122
Applicant Name Southwestern Energy Production
 Company
Contact Person Dave Sweeley
Address 917 State Route 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Great Bend Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT
 Susquehanna River (CWF/MF), Highbridge Creek
 (CWF/MF);
 Secondary: Susquehanna River (WWF/MF)

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0123
Applicant Name Talisman Energy USA, Inc.
Contact Person Lance Ridall
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Apolacon Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
 Apalachin Creek (CWF/MF);
 Secondary: Apalachin Creek (CWF/MF)

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0118
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address Five Penn Center West, Suite 401
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15276
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Jackson Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Tunkhannock
 Creek (CWF)

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0108
Applicant Name Williams Field Services, LLC
Contact Person Sandra Lojek
Address 2000 Commerce Drive, Park Place Corp Center 2
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Lathrop and Lenox Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Martin Creek
 and UNTs thereto (CWF/MF)

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0125
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Svc., LLC
Contact Person Randy DeLaune
Address 100 Ist Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Auburn Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Meshop-
 pen Creek, Nick Creek and Tribs thereto (All CWF);
 Secondary: Meshoppen Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESX13-115-0098
Applicant Name Talisman Energy USA, Inc.
Contact Person Lance Ridall
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Choconut Twp.
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Choconut Creek
 (CWF/MF)


SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period on the Draft Plan Approval for the Proposed Delta Thermo Energy Facility in Allentown, Lehigh County

 Delta Thermo Energy A LLC (DTE), 1210 Northbrook Drive, Suite 100 Trevose, PA 19053, has submitted a Plan Approval application to the Department for the construction and operation of a waste-to-energy production facility at 112 W Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102-4912.

 On October 30, 2013, the Department held a public meeting at Louis E. Deiruff High School, 815 N. Irving Street, Allentown, PA 18109, in order to provide information to the public about the proposed project and to receive questions and comments from the public about the draft Air Quality Plan Approval (No. 39-00099A) and Waste Management General Permit (GP WMGM047). Based on comments received following the public meeting, the Department is extending the public comment period until December 16, 2013, which will give interested persons additional time to provide comments to the Department.

 Copies of the draft Plan Approval are available for public review at the Department's Northeast Regional Office, located at 2 Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, by calling (570) 826-2519 for an appointment, and at the Department's Bethlehem District Office, located at 4530 Bath Pike in Bethlehem, by calling (610) 861-2070 for an appointment. Copies are also available at Allentown City Hall, located at 435 Hamilton Street, phone number 610-439-5999. The Department will make copies of a summary of the material conditions of the Plan Approval available in Spanish.

 Written comments should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone # 570-826-2511 until December 16, 2013.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 13-2221. Filed for public inspection November 27, 2013, 9:00 a.m.]



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