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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 06-936d

[36 Pa.B. 2552]

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FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401

   The Department of Environmental Protection (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.

   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.


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 (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).

   Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

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

   E46-983. Jeffrey M. Gray, 5518 McLeon Station Road, Green Lane, PA 18054, Marlborough Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   To construct and maintain a 12-foot wide, 24-foot span by 3.5 feet high open Bottom Box Bridge and appurtenances, as a driveway access from McLean Station Road across a UNT of Macoby Run (TSF) to and existing single family dwelling.

   The project includes temporary cofferdams and conduits to facilitate bridge construction, will impact approximately 50 linear feet of stream and is located approximately 345 feet southwest of the intersections of McLean Station Road and Geryville Pike in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County (Perkiomenville, PA, Quadrangle N:  20.98 inches; W:  11.72 inches).

   The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

   E46-987. Lower Salford Township, 379 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   To construct and maintain an 80-foot long by 8-foot wide by 4.31-foot high pedestrian bridge across the bank of the West Branch of Skippack Creek (TSF) as a part of a community bike and walking trail. The bridge is located on the Seneko/Marczuk property near the intersection of Upper Mainland and Quarry Roads (Collegeville, PA, USGS Quadrangle, N:  20.5 inches; W:  1.0 inches).

   The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

   E09-892. Department of Transportation, District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Boulevar, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Durham Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   To remove two bridges along Lehnenberg Road (SR 406 Section 01B) situated in close proximity to each other at Station 18+05 and 19+67, respectively. Each existing bridge measures 21 feet long and 16 feet wide and each will be replaced with 75-foot long and 24-foot wide structures with similar vertical and horizontal alignment across Rodges Run (TSF). The bridges are located in the vicinity of the intersection of Lehnenberg Road and Mine Hill Road (Reiglesville, PA-NJ USGS Quadrangle N:  13.0 inches; W:  9.80 inches).

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

   E67-791: Department of Transportation Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Washington Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To: 1) remove an existing, single span steel truss bridge having a total span of 153 feet, a width of 14 feet and minimum underclearance of 17 feet; and 2) construct and maintain a two-span prestressed concrete I-beam bridge having a total clear span of 164.5 feet, a width of 31.38 feet and a minimum underclearance of 14.3 feet carrying SR 4017, Section 001, Segment 0030 over Bermudian Creek (WWF) at a point approximately 1.3 miles southeast of Kralltown Village (Wellsville, PA Quadrangle N:  1.6 inches; W:  12.3 inches, Latitude 40° 00` 31"; Longitude: 76° 57` 47") in Washington Township, York County.

   E22-502: Colonial Country Club, 4901 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112-0098 in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To construct and maintain a 40-inch wide, 30-foot long wooden arch bridge with an underclearance of 3 feet and a normal clear span of 30 feet over a UNT to Paxton Creek (WWF) at a site (Harrisburg East, PA Quadrangle, N:  15.5 inches; W:  7.7 inches; Latitude 40° 20` 05.5"; Longitude: 76° 48` 1.9") on the Colonial Country Club Golf Course to access number 5 green in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County.

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

   E08-441. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218 Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. Application for SR 1022 Segment 0200 Bullard Creek bridge replacement, in Rome Township, Bradford County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Rome, PA Quadrangle N:  5.82 inches; W:  16.44 inches).

   To remove an existing two-span steel I-beam bridge and construct and maintain a two span spread box beam with a span of 130.0 feet, with a minimum underclearance of 8.00 feet on a skew of 45° over Bullard Creek located along SR 1022 Segment 0200 Offset 0223, Rome Township, Bradford County. This project proposes to have a minimal impact on Bullard Creek, which is, designated a CWF. This project does propose to impact jurisdictional wetlands.

   E12-159. Mid-Cameron Authority, 421 Broad Street, Emporium, PA 15834. Emporium Borough-Shippen Township Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade, in Shippen Township, Cameron County, ACOE Baltimore District (Emporium, PA Quadrangle N:  1.1 inches; W:  14 inches).

   To modify, operate and maintain a municipal wastewater treatment facility and it appurtenances in the 100-year floodplain of Driftwood Branch-Sinnemahoning Creek; construct, operate and maintain a sanitary sewer line crossing Driftwood Branch; and to construct, operate and maintain treated effluent outfall structures along Driftwood Branch for the collection and treatment of municipal wastewater. The sanitary sewer line crossing shall be constructed with an 18-inch diameter ductile iron pipe encased in concrete. Construction of the sanitary sewer line shall be installed beneath the stream channel in dry work conditions by dams and pumping or fuming stream flow around the work area. Since Driftwood Branch is a TSF, no construction or future repair work shall be done in or along the stream channel between March 1 and June 15 without the prior written approval of the Fish and Boat Commission. The project is located along the southern right-of-way SR 0120 approximately 0.70-mile south of Broad Street and SR 0120 intersection. This permit also authorizes construction, operation, maintenance and removal of temporary stream diversions, cofferdams and construction road crossings. Temporary structures shall be constructed of blocky, angular rock that is clean, free of fines.

   E57-109. Schrader Creek Watershed Association, c/o Hugh McMahon, R. R. 2, Box 292, Towanda, PA 18848. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit for a passive Treatment System, in Fox Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District (Grover, PA Quadrangle N:  15.6 inches; W:  7.3 inches).

   To construct, operate and maintain one 3-foot high low head dam (containing two weir structures), 35 linear feet of 24-inch diameter HDPE pipe and associated rip-rap protection, a 5,000 square foot ALB treatment facility, a 3,500 square foot AVFW treatment facility for the abatement of suppressed water chemistry in the Upper Schrader Creek Watershed. The project is located 0.5 mile west of SR 154 northwest of Wheelerville adjacent to and in a UNT to Schrader Creek. The UNT to Schrader Creek is an Exceptional Value Fishery. This permit also authorizes the construction, operation, maintenance and removal of temporary access roads, channel diversions, cofferdams and stockpiles in and along the UNT to Schrader Creek. Temporary facilities used for project construction shall be removed from floodplain areas; upon project completion, all areas of disturbance shall be restored and stabilized within 20 days.

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

   E32-474. Dannic Energy Corporation, 164 Millrun Drive, Indiana, PA 15701. To maintain a rock lined ford crossing in Canoe Township, Indiana County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Punxsutawney, PA Quadrangle N:  1.4 inches; W:  13.5 inches and Latitude: 40° 52` 58"--Longitude: 78° 58` 21"). To operate and maintain a rock lined ford crossing in a UNT to Canoe Creek (CWF) located approximately 550 feet southeast of T-800.

   E65-888. Derry Township, 650 Derry Road, Derry, PA 15627. To construct a bridge in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Blairsville, PA Quadrangle N:  4.6 inches; W:  5.8 inches and Latitude: 40° 24` 02.08" and Longitude: 79° 17` 30.76"). To remove the existing structure, construct and maintain a concrete spread box beam bridge having a span of approximately 46 feet wide and underclearance of approximately 8 feet carrying TR-937 (Willow Run Road) over Stony Run. New bridge will be two lanes with improved sight distance and will improve the intersection with Coal Hill Road. The bridge is located on Willow Run Road near its intersection with Stony Run. Total temporary impact to Stony Run (CWF) will be approximately 100 feet.

   E65-889. Derry Township, 650 Derry Road, Derry, PA 15627. To construct a bridge in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Blairsville, PA Quadrangle N:  7.1 inches; W:  5.3 inches and Latitude: 40° 24` 49.81" and Longitude: 79° 17` 13.96"). To remove the existing structure, construct and maintain a concrete spread box beam bridge having a span of approximately 54 feet and underclearance of approximately 7 feet carrying TR-941 (Pipers Road) over Stony Run. New bridge will be two lanes with improved sight distance and will allow emergency vehicles to use this road. The bridge is located on Pipers Road near its intersection with Stony Run. Total temporary impact to Stony Run (CWF) will be approximately 100 feet.

   E65-890. Norwin School District, Administration Building, 281 McMahon Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642-2403. To construct a stream enclosure in North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. (Irwin, PA Quadrangle N:  13.0 inches; W:  13.3 inches; Latitude: 40° 19` 19.4" and Longitude: 79° 43` 17.3"). To construct and maintain approximately 541 linear feet of 48-inch diameter stream enclosure in a UNT to Tinkers Run (TSF) for the purpose of construction of the Hahntown Elementary School for the Norwin School District.

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

   E25-698, Summit Township Water Authority, 8290 Old French Road, Erie, PA 16509. Mitchell Well Field & Bridge over LeBoeuf Creek, in Waterford Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Waterford, PA Quadrangle N:  21.0 inches; W:  15.8 inches).

   The applicant proposes to install a well field consisting of 3,300 linear feet of 12-inch diameter ductile iron waterline, two municipal drinking water supply wells and a chlorine/meter building (Waterford, PA Quadrangle N:  21.0 inches; W:  15.8 inches) in Waterford Township, Erie County approximately 1.2 mile N of the intersection SR 97 and Himrod Road involving: 1) to remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prefabricated steel bridge having a clear span of 53 feet and an underclearance of approximately 9.0 feet; 2) to construct and maintain two municipal drinking water supply wells within PEM wetlands; 3) to temporarily impact approximately 0.17 acre of wetlands for installation of two wells within the wetland and the wetland crossing of the associated waterline; 4) to install and maintain a ductile iron 12-inch diameter waterline across LeBoeuf Creek; 5) to construct and maintain an access road to the wells impacting 0.076 acre of PEM wetlands; and 6) to construct 0.076 acre of PEM wetlands onsite.

   LeBoeuf Creek is a perennial stream classified as a TSF. The project proposes to impact approximately 30 linear feet of stream and to temporarily impact approximately 0.17 acre of PEM wetlands and to permanently impact 0.076 acre of PEM wetlands

   E25-702, Iroquois School District, 4231 Morse Street, Erie, PA 16511. Iroquois Elementary School, in Lawrence Park Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Erie North, PA Quadrangle N:  5.3 inches; W:  1.6 inches).

   The applicant proposes to fill the existing UNT Lake Erie (with a drainage area of 59 acres) (Erie North, PA Quadrangle N:  5.3 inches; W:  1.6 inches) adjacent to the southwest corner of the intersection of Tyndall Street and Morse Street in Lawrence Park Township, Erie County for a length of approximately 382 feet and to reroute the UNT Lake Erie through a HDPE plastic stream enclosure having 3-foot diameter for a length of approximately 373 feet and having 3.5-foot diameter for a length of approximately 518 feet. Project includes associated stormwater outfalls and two waterline crossings under the stream enclosure. The UNT Lake Erie is stream classified as a MF and a CWF.


SPECIAL NOTICES

Planning Grant Awards under Section 901 of the Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces the following grants to counties under the Pennsylvania Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101, P. L. 556, section 901 and section 208 of the Waste Tire Recycling Act/Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Act (Act 190 of 1996).

   Planning grants are awarded to counties for 80% of approved costs for preparing municipal waste management plans as required by Act 101, for carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analysis, including those related to siting, environmental mediation, education programs on pollution prevention and household hazardous waste and providing technical assistance to small businesses for pollution prevention. Grants may be awarded for feasibility studies and project development for municipal waste processing or disposal facilities, except for facilities for the combustion of municipal waste that are not proposed to be operated for the recovery of energy. Grant awards are predicated on the receipt of recycling fees required by sections 701 and 702 of Act 101 and the availability of moneys in the Recycling Fund.

   Inquiries regarding the grant offerings should be directed to Sally Lohman, Chief, Waste Planning Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Management, Division of Waste Minimization and Planning, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.

Act 101, Section 901 Planning Grant

Region County Applicant Project Description Grant Award
Southeast Montgomery Montgomery County Plan Revision $200,000

Categorical Exclusion

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

   Project Information:

Project Applicant Project Applicant's Address Project Location (Municipality) Project Location
(County)
Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority P. O. Box 2067
Duryea, PA 18642-2067
Duryea Borough Luzerne

   Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Authority), which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority proposes to upgrade its 6.0 mgd WWTF to comply with the biological nutrient reduction requirements imposed on the Authority as a result of the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy. The facility's existing treatment process will be converted to a tertiary treatment process to meet the more stringent total nitrogen and total phosphorus effluent discharge limits. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-936. Filed for public inspection May 26, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]

   



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