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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—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such 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. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application 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 address of the district mining office indicated before each 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.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, 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.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the 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 desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
17051601 and NPDES No. PA0235733. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). To renew the permit for the Leslie Tipple in Decantur Township, Clearfield County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 17, 2013. Application received March 1, 2013.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
11930102 and NPDES no. PA0212393. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 594, Main and Lehmier Streets, Carrolltown, PA 15722, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Dean Township, Cambria County, affecting 275.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Little Laurel Run and Clearfield Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery and warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 12, 2013.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
03080102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251399. Rosebud Mining Co. (301 Market St., Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 112.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: PA American Water Co./Cadogan Water District. Renewal application received: April 15, 2013.
03860111 and NPDES Permit No. PA0589144. Rosebud Mining Co. (301 Market St., Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 667.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: West Penn Water Co./Kittanning Plant. Renewal application received: April 15, 2013.
63110101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252069. Neiswonger Construction, Inc. (17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258). Transfer of a pending application from PA Coal Reclamation, Inc. for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine, located in Deemston Borough, Washington County, affecting 24.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Ten Mile Creek and Ten Mile Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. The potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: Tri-County Joint Municipal Authority. Application received: February 26, 2013.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
16110102. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to add 44.7 acres in Monroe Township, Clarion County affecting a total of 189.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Brush Run and unnamed tributaries to Piney Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 11, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54920103R4. Rausch Creek Land, LP, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), renewal for reclamation activities only of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 47.6 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received: April 8, 2013.
Noncoal Applications Returned
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08110306 and NPDES No. PA0257702. Simonds Excavating, Inc. (301 Shepard Road, Sayre, PA 18840). Commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial mineral surface mine (shale, bluestone) located in Stevens Township, Bradford County affecting 67.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributaries 1, 2 and 4 to Wyalusing Creek classified for Warm Water Fishes. Application received: June 10, 2011. Permit denied April 18, 2013.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 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
Permit No. 40A76SM1 and NPDES Permit No. PA0212521. Keystone Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 278, Springs, PA 15562, renewal of NPDES Permit, Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Laurel Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 10, 2013.
Permit No. 56070301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0262340. Keystone Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 278, Springs, PA 15562, renewal of NPDES Permit, Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Laurel Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 10, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
58130301. F.S. Lopke Contracting, Inc., (3430 SR 434, Appalachian, NY 13732), commencement, operation and restoration of a sandstone/shale quarry operation in Harford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 83.0 acres, receiving streams: Martins Creek and East Branch Martins Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: March 27, 2013.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a 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 (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times. In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: 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; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0213667 (Mining Permit No. 03871303), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Darmac No. 2 Deep Mine in Plumcreek and Washington Townships, Armstrong County and Armstrong Township and Shelocta Borough, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 1.0, Underground Acres Affected 2,427.3. Receiving stream: Dutch Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on June 27, 2012. Application received May 2, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 006 discharges to: Dutch Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 40° 41` 28" Long: 79° 18` 27") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.0 Iron (mg/l) 2.3 4.6 5.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.8 1.6 2.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 50 50 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0235679 (Mining Permit No. 32061301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Starford Mine in Green and Cherryhill Townships, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 111.7, Underground Acres Affected 4,919.2. Receiving stream: Pompey Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on December 18, 2012. Application received May 18, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Pompey Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 42` 00" Long: 78° 56` 40") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.3 - Iron (mg/l) 2.7 5.4 6.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.73 3.5 4.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.65 1.3 1.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Sulfates (mg/l) 198 395 494 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 335 670 837 Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Pompey Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 42` 05" Long: 78° 57` 12") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.38 - Iron (mg/l) 2.7 5.4 6.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.73 3.5 4.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Sulfates (mg/l) 198 395 494 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 335 670 837 Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: Pompey Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 42` 05" Long: 78° 56` 12.1") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.38 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 004 discharges to: Pompey Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 42` 00" Long: 78° 57` 0.8") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.38 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 005 discharges to: Pompey Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 42` 01" Long: 78° 56` 50") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.38 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0235687 (Mining Permit No. 03061301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the TJS No. 6 Deep Mine in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. Surface Acres Affected 25.5, Underground Acres Affected 1,544.8. Receiving stream: Plum Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on January 9, 2013. Application received May 29, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Plum Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 42` 29.5" Long: 79° 18` 28") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.45 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Plum Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 42` 26.6" Long: 79° 18` 25.2") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.08 Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.6 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.04 0.1 0.2 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.8 1.6 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 10 19 24 Sulfates (mg/l) 46 92 115 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 462 924 1155 Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0236128 (Mining Permit No. 03110701), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A new NPDES and mining activity permit for the Logansport Refuse Disposal Area No. 1 in Bethel Township, Armstrong County. Surface Acres Affected 106.7. Receiving stream: Allegheny River and Unnamed Tributaries to Allegheny River, both classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on January 23, 2012. Application received August 3, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 44` 39" Long: 79° 35` 05") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 3.7 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 44` 31" Long: 79° 34` 41") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.7 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 44` 44" Long: 79° 34` 55") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.6 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 44` 48" Long: 79° 34` 36") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.6 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0262315 (Mining permit no. 31070101), Ferlitch Construction Company, Inc., renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Wood Township, Huntingdon County, affecting 48.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Great Trough Creek, classified for the following use(s): trout stocked fishery. Application received: April 2, 2013.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Great Trough Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Great Trough Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N 003 N NPDES No. PA0593931 (Mining permit no. 01870301), Vulcan Construction Materials, LP, 875 Oxford Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331 renewal of an NPDES permit for noncoal surface mine in Oxford, Conewago and Berwick Townships, Adams County, affecting 1,292.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Slagle Run and North Stream to South Branch Conewago Creek, classified for the following use(s): warm water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Conewago Creek TMDL. Application received: February 15, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Slagle Run and North Stream.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001, 002, 003, 003A, N 003B and 004 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 003A, 003B, 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
The combined discharges from 003, 003A, 003B and 004 shall not exceed 28.8 MGD for monthly average.
The discharge from 002 shall not exceed 0.5 MGD for monthly average.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 40A76SM1 and NPDES Permit No. PA0212521. Keystone Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 278, Springs, PA 15562, renewal of NPDES Permit, Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Laurel Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 10, 2013.
Permit No. 56070301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0262340. Keystone Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 278, Springs, PA 15562, renewal of NPDES Permit, Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Laurel Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 10, 2013.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
E09-971. Milford Township, PO Box 86, Spinnerstown, PA 18968, Milford Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To maintain an existing dry hydrant with intake structures in and along the Unami Creek (HQ, CWF) and to install and maintain appurtenant riprap protection.
The site is located near the intersection of Trumbauers-ville and Canary Roads (Milford Square, PA, USGS Quadrangle: N: 2.75 inches; W: 6.75 inches).
E46-1090. Mark Flanders, Borough of Pottstown, 100 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464, Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform minor grading activities within the 100-year floodplain of the Manatawny Creek (CWF-MF) to support the redevelopment of a former industrial property into a Borough Park to include a miniature golf course, an entertainment facility and a parking lot.
The site is located between West King Street and West High Street, and along the westerly side of the Manatawny Creek (Pottstown, PA USGS Quadrangle N: 22.15 inches W: 4.38 inches).
Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E13-175. PA Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106, in Franklin Township, Carbon County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia Dis- trict.
To remove the existing four-span structure and to construct and maintain a 93` - 10.5" wide, 400-foot three-span prestressed concrete multi-girder bridge across Pohopoco Creek (CWF, MF) having an underclearance of approximately 25 feet. The project is located on the Pennsylvania Turnpike approximately 0.3 mile from the interchange with State Route 209 (Lehighton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°50`21"; Longitude: -75°40`2").
E52-237. Blooming Grove Hunting and Fishing Club, 123 Old Field Road, Hawley, PA 18428-6092, in Blooming Grove Township, Pike County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in a 1,100-foot reach of Shohola Creek (EV) for the purpose of providing stream bank protection and aquatic habitat with work consisting of:
1. The removal of existing in-stream dam remnants, logs, root wads, rock vane structures, mid-channel bars and embankment borrow areas;
2. The placement of in-stream fish enhancement structures including 1 log cross vane with boulder placement, 9 log j-hook arms with floodway sills, 9 rock j-hook vanes, and the backfill and minor re-grading of various channel embankments, and bank full bench areas;
3. Permanently impact 0.002 acre of wetland for the construction of fish enhancement structures.
The project begins approximately 4,000 feet upstream from where Shohola Creek (EV) intersects Interstate 84 and extends upstream from that point for approximately 1,100 linear feet (Pecks Pond, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 20` 59"; Longitude: -75° 06` 12").
E35-445. Mr. Xiang Wang, 8 Phillene Drive, Norwalk, CT 06851, in Clifton Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 6-foot by 16-foot floating dock in Big Bass Lake (EV). The project is located along Lake Drive West approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Cardinal Road along the western shore of Big Bass Lake of the Big Bass Lake Community Association (Sterling, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°15`25"; Longitude: -75°29`40").
E64-297. Mr. Stephen R. Rabel, 697 Finn Swamp, Lakeville, PA 18438, in Paupack Township, Wayne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 10-foot wide wood bridge having a 30-foot span and a 2-foot underclearance, across a UNT to Wallenpaupack Creek (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located approximately 0.15 mile north of the intersection of Finn Swamp Road and Lake Shore Drive (Lakeville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°26`15.9"; Longitude: -75°16`0.1").
E40-743. Shannon Properties, LP, P. O. Box 803, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, in Conyngham Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To place and maintain fill in the floodway of an Unnamed Tributary to Nescopeck Creek (CWF, MF) including an asphalt parking lot, a stormwater outfall with riprap apron, and two stormwater management impoundment areas for the purpose of constructing a commercial building. General Permit No. GP074010412 was previously issued to construct an access driveway crossing of Nescopeck Creek and adjoining wetlands. The project is located along S.R. 93, approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of S.R. 93 and Brookhill Road (Conyngham, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°59`36.8"; Longitude: -76°04`09").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717.705.4802.
E06-687: Township of Union, 1445 East Main Street, Douglassville, PA 19518 in Union Township, Berks County, ACOE Philadelphia District
To install and maintain 1) two 42.0-foot long 30.0-inch diameter HDPE slipline pipes inside two existing 36.0-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe culverts in an unnamed tributary to Sixpenny Creek (CWF, MF), 2) 25-linear feet of riprap bank protection along an unnamed tributary to Sixpenny Creek (CWF, MF), and 3) a 10-linear foot cross rock vein in an unnamed tributary to Sixpenny Creek (CWF, MF) all in Union Township, Berks County. The project proposes to permanently impact 80 linear feet of stream, temporarily impact 45 linear feet of stream, and have no wetland impact.
E06-688: PA Department of Transportation Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101 in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, ACOE Philadelphia District
To install and maintain 200 linear feet of permanent underground drainage (U-drain) pipe parallel to S.R. 1024, Segment 0050 permanently impacting 0.01 acre (600 square feet) of Palustrine Emergent exceptional value wetland and temporarily impacting 0.01 acre (1,000 square feet) of PEM exceptional value wetland associated with an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (TSF, MF) for the purpose of improving roadway safety. The project is located along S.R. 1024, in Maxatawny Township, Berks County (Latitude: N 40° 33` 47.51" and Longitude: W 75° 45` 09.53"). Permanent wetland impacts are considered deminimus and wetland replacement is not required.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E59-518. Tioga County Commissioners, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Knox Road (T-402) bridge replacement over Cowaneque River in Deerfield Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Knoxville, PA Quadrangle Lat: 41° 56` 56"; Long: -77° 27` 33").
To construct and maintain a two span continuous composite prestressed concrete bulb-tee beam bridge with two normal spans of 87.26 feet (two clear spans of 90.33 feet), an underclearance of approximately 11.0 feet at the centerline of the upstream bridge face and a skew of 75°, carrying Knox Road (T-402) over Cowanesque River, in Deerfield Township, Tioga County.
The proposed bridge will not increase surface runoff or upstream backwater elevations. This project will not permanently impact wetlands, cultural or archaeological resources, national/state/local parks, forests recreational areas, landmarks wildlife refuge or historical sites. The total estimated permanent stream disturbance for the project is approximately 48 feet and the total estimated temporary stream disturbance of approximately 125 feet. There are no wetlands present. Cowanesque River is listed in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 for water quality standards as a WWF (Warm Water Fishery) and as a MF (Migratory Fish).
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E04-344. Chippewa Township Sanitary Authority, 2811 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, Chippewa Township, Beaver County; ACOE Pittsburgh District
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a 1,650` long gabion basket wall along the left descending bank of Brady Run (TSF) and to excavate and remove streambed material from 450` along the opposite bank of Brady Run, for the purpose of stabilizing the stream bank and protecting portions of an existing 18" RCP sanitary sewer and associated manholes. The project is located at 701 Constitution Blvd., Chippewa Township, PA 15010 (Beaver, PA Quadrangle: N: 22.5 inches; W: 12.5 inches Sub-basin 20B, Chapter 93 Type TSF; Latitude: 40° 44` 56"; Longitude: 80° 20` 25").
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 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 7,984 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.
E0829-016: Talisman Energy USA, Inc., 50 Penn- wood Place, Warrendale, PA 15086, Wells Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, and a 6 inch diameter waterline impacting 833 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°57`04", Longitude: -76°51`14");
2. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 76 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Beckwith Creek (Gillett, Pa Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`57", Longitude:-76°51`19");
3. a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 116 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`51", Longitude: -76°51`23");
4. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 7,868 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Gillett, PA, Latitude: 41°56`51", Longitude: -76°51`32");
5. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 3,275 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`47", Longitude: -76°51`57");
6. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 70 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Beckwith Creek (CWF, MF) and an adjacent Palustrine Emergent Wetland impacting 1,354 square feet (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`46", Longitude: -76°51` 58");
7. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 70 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Beckwith Creek (CWF, MF) and an adjacent Palustrine Emergent Wetland impacting 923 square feet (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`33", Longitude: -76°51`56");
8. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 3,718 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent/Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`31", Longitude: -76°51`56");
9. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 1,898 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`29", Longitude: -76°51`56");
10. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 60 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Beckwith Creek (CWF,MF) (Gillett, PA, Latitude: 41°56` 17", Longitude: -76°51`56");
11. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 554 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`14", Longitude: -76°51`56");
12. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 1,408 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`15", Longitude: -76°52`01");
13. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, and a 6 inch diameter waterline impacting 340 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Gillett, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`15", Longitude: -76°52`21");
14. a 12 inch diameter natural gas line, a 6 inch diameter waterline and a 20 foot wide timber mat impacting 104 linear feet of Beckwith Creek (CWF, MF) and an adjacent Palustrine Emergent/Scrub-Shrub Wetland impacting 31,023 square feet (Millerton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°56`15", Longitude: -76°52`45");
This project is a modification of the original E0829-016 that had an action date of December 17, 2011. The project will result in 380 linear feet and 1,951 square feet of temporary stream impacts and 51,618 square feet (1.18 acres) of temporary PEM and 1,691 square feet (.04 acre) of PSS wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline and a water line with associated access roadways.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Telephone: 717.705.4802
EA22-019: City of Harrisburg, 123 Walnut St, Suite 212, Harrisburg, PA 17101 in Harrisburg City, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District
To 1.) re-grade and maintain 342.0 feet of Asylum Run (WWF, MF); 2.) remove of 988 cubic yards of fill from the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF); 3.) install and maintain 342.0 feet of rock toe bank revetment along Asylum Run (WWF, MF); 4.) remove two 192.0-foot long, 30.0-inch diameter CMP pipes in an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF); 5.) install and maintain two 143.0 foot long 30.0 inch diameter HDPE pipes with concrete riser and end wall structures in an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF); 6.) remove 637 cubic yards of fill from the floodway and floodplain of an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF); all for the purposes of restoring the stream and floodplain and reducing the downstream flooding risk. The project is located off of State Farm Drive (Latitude: 40° 17` 29.2"N; Longitude: 76° 51` 36.6"W) in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County.
EA67-022: Codorus Creek Watershed Association, PO Box 2881, York, PA in Springfield and Codorus Townships, York County, ACOE Baltimore District
To construct and maintain two (2) rock cross vanes, five (5) log vane deflectors, two (2) J-hook rock vane deflectors, 272 linear feet of rock toe protection, 135 linear feet of toe wood protection, 941 linear feet of stream relocation and bank grading, and one temporary stream crossing, all for the purpose of restoring and stabilizing 755 linear feet of South Branch Codorus Creek (WWF). The project is located on a reach of stream located just upstream of Springfield Road along the border of Springfield and Codorus Townships, York County (York, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 39° 48` 40", Longitude: -76° 45` 10").
EA67-021: Codorus Creek Watershed Association, PO Box 2881 York, PA in Springfield and Codorus Townships, York County, ACOE Baltimore District
To construct and maintain three (3) rock cross vanes, seven (7) log vane deflectors, ten (10) J-hook rock vane deflectors, one (1) J-hook log vane deflector, one (1) stone deflector, 200 linear feet of modified mud sill, 430 linear feet of toe wood protection, 2,385 linear feet of bank grading, and three temporary stream crossings, all for the purpose of restoring and stabilizing 2,900 linear feet of South Branch Codorus Creek (WWF). The project is located on a reach of stream located just downstream of Springfield Road along the border of Springfield and Codorus Townships, York County (York, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 39° 48` 59", Longitude: -76° 45` 20").
Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460
D37-004EA. Mr. Brian David, 372 Eastbrook-Harlensburg Road, New Castle, PA 16105, Hickory Township, Lawrence County, USACOE Pittsburgh District.
Project proposes to breach McConnell Dam located across Hottenbaugh Run (TSF) for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free flowing condition (New Castle North, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.0440, Longitude: -80.2587).
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