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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 10-835d

[40 Pa.B. 2447]
[Saturday, May 8, 2010]

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ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (43 P. S. §§ 151—161); and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124 (relating to blasting activity permits). 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 Actions

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

42104007. Geokinetics, Inc. (R. R. 6, Box 6176, Towanda, PA 18848) Blasting Activity Permit for seismic exploration in Liberty, Norwich and Shippen Townships, McKean and Cameron Counties. This blasting activity permit expires July 31, 2010. Permit Issued: April 19, 2010.

42104010. Precision Geophysical, Inc. (2695 SR 83 South, Millersburg, OH 44654) Blasting Activity Permit for seismic exploration in Norwich and Shippen Townships, McKean and Cameron Counties. This blasting activity permit expires on May 14, 2010. Permit Issued: April 26, 2010.

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

14105001. Orica USA (Clearfield, PA 16830) blasting activity permit by rule for construction blasting located in Spring Township, Centre County. Permit issued: April 16, 2010. Permit expires: May 19, 2010.

17104004. Dynamic Drilling, LLC (10373 Taylor Hawks Road, Herron, MI 46744). Blasting for seismic exploration located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Permit issued: April 16, 2010. Permit expires: December 30, 2010.

41104003. Doug Wathen, LLC (16282 State Highway 13, Suite J, Branson West, MO 65616). Blasting for a gas well located in Shrewsbury Township, Lycoming County. Permit issued: April 16, 2010. Permit expires: March 7, 2011.

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

58104014. M & S Blasting, LLC (943 Gontarski Road, Hallstead, PA 18822), construction blasting for the Jean Blaisure 1H and 6H Tank and Well Pad Site in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of April 7, 2011. Permit issued: April 20, 2010.

58104015. M & S Blasting, LLC (943 Gontarski Road, Hallstead, PA 18822), construction blasting for the Joseph Blaisure 1 and 2 Well Pad Site in Jessup Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of April 7, 2011. Permit issued: April 20, 1010.

58104108. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc. (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for Koromlan Well Site in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of May 15, 2010. Permit issued: April 20, 2010.

67104108. TJ Angelozzi, Inc. (7845 Kabik Court, Woodbine, MD 21797), construction blasting for Briarcliff in Fairview Township, York County with an expiration date of May 15, 2010. Permit issued: April 20, 2010.

36104117. Keystone Blasting Service (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Green Park Development in Rapho Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of December 30, 2010. Permit issued: April 22, 2010.

36104118. J Roy's, Inc. (P. O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Oregon Dairy Digester in Manheim Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of April 21, 2011. Permit issued: April 22, 2010.

67104109. M & J Explosives, Inc. (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Stuart Welding in Hellam Township, York County with an expiration date of April 30, 2011. Permit issued: April 22, 2010.

58104109. Holbert Explosives, Inc. (237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for Linde Corp. Pipeline in Jessup, Rush, Springville, Dimock and Brooklyn Townships, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of April 15, 2011. Permit issued: April 23, 2010.

58104110. Holbert Explosives, Inc. (237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for Linde Corp. Pipeline in Jessup, Rush, Springville, Dimock and Brooklyn Townships, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of April 15, 2011. Permit issued: April 23, 2010.

58104111. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc. (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), construction blasting for Koromlan Borrow Site in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of May 31, 2010. Permit issued: April 23, 2010.

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 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 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 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 Floodplain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 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.

E09-939. SEPTA, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, New Britain Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District. To extend and maintain the existing 14-foot wide by 14-foot high railroad bridge, across an unnamed tributary to West Branch of Neshaminy Creek (WWF/MP) by 16 feet on the upstream side, impacting 0.48 acre of wetland (PSS) to accommodate the proposed new link siding associated with the R5 Doylestown Line. This work also includes the construction and maintenance of stormwater outfalls.

 The site is located approximataely 800 feet east of the intersection of County Line Road and Walnut Street (Doylestown and Telford, PA USGS Map N: 4.75 inches; W: 16.5 inches).

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

E46-1042. Aqua PA, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489, Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

 To perform the following Water Obstruction and Encroachment activities in the 100-year floodplain of the Perkiomen Creek (WWF) associated with the proposed improvements to the existing Perkiomen pumping station:

 1. To replace the existing building with a new facility to house the pumps, and to remove the existing intake structure from the creek.

 2. To construct and maintain two 24-inch diameter water intake structures and associated intake screens.

 3. To construct and maintain an outfall structure and a by-pass channel downstream of the isolated gate.

 4. To stabilize and maintain approximately 45 linear feet of stream bank between the former location of the pump station and the new one.

 The site is located in the proximity of Wetherills Dam and near the intersection of Pawlings and Old Mill Roads, Valley Forge, PA US Quadrangle map (N: 22.25 inches; W: 10.00 inches).

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

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

EA-35-004NE. City of Scranton, 340 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, City of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.

 To restore and maintain approximately 250 linear feet of Lindy Creek (CWF, MF) through stream channel and stream bank grading, sediment removal and stream bank stabilization. The project is located just upstream of Crisp Avenue (Scranton, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 25` 22"; Longitude: -75° 42` 21").

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

E28-355: Shively Motors, Inc., Will Hoffman, Vice President, 801 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17201, Culvert Extension, Hamilton Township, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct and maintain a 50.0-foot long, 1-foot depressed, 4-foot high by 7-foot wide concrete box culvert extension and pre-cast concrete endwall in an unnamed tributary to Conococheague Creek (WWF). The project is located at 801 Lincoln Way East (Chambersburg, PA Quadrangle N: 11.3 inches; W: 7.3 inches, Latitude: 39° 56` 15"; Longitude: 77° 40` 36") in Hamilton Township, Franklin County. The project purpose is to increase the lot area of the automobile dealership.

E67-876: York College of Pennsylvania, 439 Country Club Road, York, PA 17403-3651, Smurfit-Stone Paper Plant, City of York, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct and maintain a single span pedestrian bridge having a normal span of 50.0 feet, an underclearance of 10.3 feet and a width of 8.0 feet, across Tyler Run (WWF) for the purpose of providing pedestrian access to a planned expansion of the college campus. The project is located on a tract of land immediately south of Kings Mill Road, west of the intersection of Kings Mill Road and South Penn Street on the former Smurfit-Stone Paper Plant (York, PA Quadrangle N: 13.9 inches; W: 15.3 inches, Latitude: 39° 57` 05"; Longitude: 76° 44` 01") in the City of York, York County.

E28-360: CHR Corporation, Attn: Tim Rutter, 2295 Susquehanna Trail, Suite C, York, PA 17404, Rutter's Farm Store No. 5, Greene Township, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To fill and maintain 0.05 acre of PEM wetland in the Conococheague Creek (CWF, MF) watershed. The project is located on the northwest quadrant at the intersection of Lincoln Way East (U.S. Route 0030) and Bronson Road (Scotland, PA Quadrangle N: 5.7 inches; W: 3.0 inches, Latitude: 39° 54` 00"; Longitude: 77° 31` 00") in Greene Township, Franklin County. The purpose of the project is for the commercial construction of Rutter's Farm Store No. 5.

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

E55-224. Northeast ITS, 6779 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights, OH, 44130. Wilderness Fiber Optic Project, in various Municipalities, Snyder County, ACOE Baltimore District (Sunbury, Northumberland, Lewisburg and Middleburg, PA Quadrangles, with below referenced coordinates) Jackson and Monroe Townships, Shamokin Dam Borough and Snyder County.

Monroe Township 40° 53` 12.85" 76° 55` 32.14" Trib to Penns Creek CWF
Monroe Township 40° 53` 14.84" 76° 53` 12.09" Trib to Penns Creek CWF
Monroe Township 40° 51` 27.73" 76° 48` 44.03" Trib to Susquehanna River WWF
Shamokin Dam Bor 40° 51` 07.54" 76° 48` 45.53" Susquehanna River WWF

 To construct, operate and maintain a conduit fiber optic system across Pennsylvania along roadway right-of-ways. The project originates in Cleveland, OH and terminates in New Jersey running approximately 450 miles. A total of 8.2 miles of Snyder County will be traversed by the project, beginning at the Union County/Snyder County boarder on SR 2002 County Line Road and ending at the Snyder County/Northumberland County border on SR 0061 Susquehanna River Bridge Crossing. The project will cross a total of 4 streams in Snyder County via boring. There are no wetland crossings authorized with this permit. The proposed crossings are listed previously: This permit also includes Section 401 Water Quality Certification.

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

E02-1628. Lawrence E. and Martha T. Madson, Jr., 61 Lambeth Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15291. To construct and maintain addition to existing building in Bridgeville Borough, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Bridgeville, PA Quadrangle N: 19.0 inches; W: 14.5 inches, Latitude: 40° 21` 17"; Longitude: 80° 06` 15"). To construct and maintain a 56.67 ft. by 34.0 ft. addition to the existing garage on the left bank of McLaughlin Run (WWF) for the purpose of expanding the existing garage. The project is located on the north side of McLaughlin Run Road, approximately 550.0 feet northwest from the intersection of McLaughlin Run Road and Coolidge Street.

Northcentral Regional Oil and Gas Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.

95-16-65420-004. Southwestern Energy Company, 2350 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 125, Houston, TX 77032. Project proposes to operate and maintain the Greenzweig 1 Impoundment Dam as a centralized impoundment to collect and store flow-back water, for the use and re-use of hydraulic fracturing water, from the Greenzweig Well Pad 1, Greenzweig Well Pad D3, Greenzweig Well Pad G1, and future wells in the area (LeRaysville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: N 41° 47` 09.73"; Longitude: W 76° 14` 06.17"), Herrick Township, Bradford County.

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

 The following Erosion and Sediment Control Permits have been issued.

 Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5, Subchapter A (relating to practice and procedure of Commonwealth agencies), 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 Environmental Hearing Board (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 any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.

 If individuals want to challenge this action, their appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. Individuals do not need a lawyer 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. If individuals cannot afford a lawyer, individuals may qualify for pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board (717) 787-3483 for more information.

Northcentral Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

ESCGP-1 # ESX10-015-0012
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Patrick Myers
Address 100 1st Center
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford
Township(s) Tuscarora and Wyalusing Townships
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Susquehanna  River Watershed

ESCGP-1 # ESX10-117-0083
Applicant Name East Resources, Inc.
Contact Person Jefferson Long
Address 301 Brush Creek Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Tioga
Township(s) Deerfield Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Cowanesque
 River
 Secondary—Tioga River (in NY)

ESCGP-1 # ESX10-117-0082
Applicant Name East Resources, Inc.
Contact Person Jefferson Long
Address 301 Brush Creek Road
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086
County Tioga
Township(s) Delmar Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Kelsey Creek,
 trib to Marsh Creek
 Secondary—UNT to Stoney Fork, tributary to Babb  Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESX10-015-0097
Applicant Name Talisman Energy (USA), Inc.
Contact Person Eric Potter
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford
Township(s) Wells Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to South
 Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESX10-015-0103
Applicant Name Talisman Energy (USA), Inc.
Contact Person Eric Potter
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford
Township(s) Columbia
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Wolfe Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESX10-015-0100
Applicant Name Talisman Energy (USA), Inc.
Contact Person Eric Potter
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford
Township(s) Columbia Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to North
 Branch Sugar Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESX10-015-0098
Applicant Name Talisman Energy (USA), Inc.
Contact Person Eric Potter
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford
Township(s) Columbia Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Wolfe Creek and  North Branch Sugar Creek

ESCGP-1 # ESX10-015-0099
Applicant Name Talisman Energy (USA), Inc.
Contact Person Eric Potter
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford
Township(s) Stevens Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Cold  Creek/Wyalusing Creek Watershed

ESCGP-1 # ESX10-131-0007
Applicant Name Citrus Energy Corporation
Contact Person Jeffrey Searfoss
Address 36 Hazelton Street
City, State, Zip Ashley, PA 18706
County Wyoming
Township(s) Washington Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
 Meshoppen Creek

ESCGP-1 # 14-08-801(02) Major Revision
Applicant Name RW Gathering, LLC & William
 Production Appalachia
Contact Person
Address 1000 Town Center, Suite 130
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Clearfield and Centre Counties
Township(s) Cooper Township (Clearfield); Snow Shoe
 Rush Township (Centre)
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Moshannon
 Creek, Ames Run, Basin Run
 Secondary—West Branch Susquehanna River


STORAGE TANKS

SITE-SPECTIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS


The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Waste Management, Director, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.

SSIP
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity
10-09-009 Pignuts, Inc., d/b/a SealMaster 6853 Ruppsville Road Allentown, PA 18106
Attn: Mr. Darrel Stein
Bucks New Britain Borough 3 ASTs storing pavement sealer 28,000
gallons
total


SPECIAL NOTICES

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

Larry Baumgardner Coal Company, Inc., GFCC No. 17-08-17, Ayers Operation, Decatur Township, Clearfield County (Little Laurel Run to Laurel Run to Moshannon Creek-Upper West Branch Watershed): A no-cost construction contract has been awarded to Larry Baumgardner Coal Company, Inc. that will result in the reclamation of approximately 3.7 acres of abandoned mine land, the reclamation of 1,200-feet of abandoned highwall, the reclamation of 7.0 acres of abandoned underground deep mines and the recovery of approximately 42,000 tons of remaining coal reserves. The site will be reclaimed and regraded to approximate original contour. Alkaline addition in the form of waste lime will be added to the mining area. A total of at least 7,000 tons of alkaline waste lime will placed on the site. The estimated value of the reclamation work is $140,920 which will be done at no cost to the Commonwealth. The site is located approximately 1.0 mile northwest of Pleasant Hill off of Old SR 322 on lands formerly mined and subsequently abandoned by Elliot Coal Mining Company in the late 1950's. Blasting has been approved as part of the reclamation activities. Refuse reprocessing is prohibited at the site.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 10-835. Filed for public inspection May 7, 2010, 9:00 a.m.]



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