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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 13-2053b

[43 Pa.B. 6528]
[Saturday, November 2, 2013]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

 Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). 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

30841314 and NPDES No. PA0215368. Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, (308 Dents Run Rd., Morgantown, WV 26501). To renew the permit for the Titus Mine in Dunkard and Greene Townships, Greene County and related NPDES permit for reclamation only. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 11, 2013. Application received August 16, 2013.

30841312 and NPDES No. PA0013790. Consolidation Coal Company, (1 Bridge Street, Monongah, WV 26554). To revise the permit for the Blacksville Mine No. 2 in Gilmore Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit to install thirteen degasification boreholes. Surface Acres Proposed 13.85. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 16, 2013. Application received August 28, 2013.

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

65-13-02 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252352. David L. Patterson, Jr. (12 Short Cut Road, Smithfield, PA 15478). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation for a Government Financed Contractual Contract, located in Loyalhanna Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 22.9 acres. Receiving streams: Getty Run and unnamed tributaries to Getty Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: October 3, 2013.

26130101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252301. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of bituminous surface mine, located in Franklin Township, Fayette County, affecting 55.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Bolden Run and unnamed tributary to Bute Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: July 3, 2013 and accepted October 11, 2013.

04070102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251259. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in South Beaver Township, Beaver County, affecting 114.5 acres. Receiving streams: Brush Run and unnamed tributaries to Brush Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: October 16, 2013.

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

43850105. Grove City Materials, LP (161 Plain Grove Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057) Revision to an existing bituminous surface and limestone removal mine to add 5.0 acres in Pine & Mercer Townships, Mercer & Butler Counties affecting a total of 108.0 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Swamp Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 11, 2013.

16080102. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Redbank Township, Clarion County affecting 73.5 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Town Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Redbank Valley Municipal Authority. This application is for reclamation only. Application received: October 16, 2013.

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

54900101C49. Blackwood, Inc., (PO Box 639, Wind Gap, PA 18091), correction to update the use of biosolids on an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal, preparation plant operation in Branch, Reilly and Tremont Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 1850.6 acres, receiving streams: Panther Creek and Swatara Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: September 17, 2013.

54880202R5. Morea Cogen, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal for reclamation activities only of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 200.0 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: September 18, 2013.

Noncoal Applications Received

Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:

Table 2

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.

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

58970845. Oakridge Bluestone, (1253 Sweeney Road, Brackney, PA 18812), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Silver Lake Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Sandra Wood and David Wood. Application received: September 18, 2013.

6376SM2A1C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594474. York Building Products, Inc., (PO Box 1708, York, PA 17405), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Jackson Township, York County affecting 282.5 acres, receiving stream: Little Conewago Creek. Application received: September 23, 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

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

NPDES No. PA0269212 (Mining permit no. 11130102) E.P. Bender Coal Co., Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, new NPDES permit for surface mine in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 77.0 acres. Receiving stream: Powell Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Clearfield Creek TMDL. Application received: May 10, 2013.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The outfalls listed below discharge to Powell Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
006 Y
007 Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:

Outfalls: 006 and 007 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 50.0 50.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 Y
002 Y
003 Y
004 Y
005 Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:

Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004 and 005 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0
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

NPDES No. PA0234664 (Mining permit no. 56980101) Heritage Mining Company, P. O. Box 126, Cresson, PA 16630, renewal of an NPDES permit for reclamation only on a surface coal mine operation in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 58.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Shade Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 14, 2013.

 No treatment facilities exist on the permit because of reclamation only status.

 The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Shade Creek:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
003 N
004 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:

Outfalls: 003 and 004 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8
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

NPDES No. PA0607231 (Mining permit no. 32823005), Blairsville Associates, P. O. Box 157, Blairsville, PA 15717, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, affecting 375.5 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Palmer's Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: July 12, 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 outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Palmers Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
010 N
011 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:

Outfalls: 010 and 011 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) XXX XXX 7.0
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

NPDES No. PA0597341 (Mining permit no. 11850107), AMFIRE Mining Co., LLC, One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650, renewal of an NPDES permit for mining Portage Township, Cambria County, affecting 85.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Spring Run and unnamed tributaries to/and Trout Run, classified for the following uses: cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Little Conemaugh River SWI. Application received: August 20, 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 outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Spring Run and unnamed tributaries to/and Trout Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001—Treatment Pond N
002—Treatment Pond N
003—Treatment Pond N
004—Treatment Pond N
005—Treatment Pond N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:

Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004, and 005 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8
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

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

NPDES No. PA0245454 (Permit No. 33030110). RES Coal, LLC (P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Snyder Township, Jefferson County, affecting 122.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Little Toby Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Little Toby Creek. Application received: September 25, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Little Toby Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
F N
G N
H N
I N
J N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7
Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.88
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Little Toby Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
A N
B N
C N
D N
E N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

NPDES No. PA0211834 (Permit No. 10930111). JMW Enterprises, Inc. (P. O. Box 282, Acme, PA 15610) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface and auger mine in Washington Township, Jefferson County, affecting 115.5 acres. Receiving streams: Six unnamed tributaries to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek and one unnamed tributary to Bear Creek, all classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: October 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
TA N
TA1 N
TA2 N
TB N
TB1 N
TC N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7
Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5
Aluminum (mg/l) 2 4 5
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to South Branch Slippery Rock Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
A N
B N
C N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

NPDES No. PA0227846 (Permit No. 61980103). Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Aspinwall, PA 15215) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Irwin Township, Venango County, affecting 111.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Scrubgrass Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Scrubgrass Creek. Application received: August 20, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Scrubgrass Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
B N
C N
D N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5

Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits

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

NPDES No. PA0594296 (Mining permit no. 7575SM1), Hempt Brothers, Inc., 205 Creek Road, P. O. Box 278, Camp Hill, PA 17011, renewal of an NPDES permit for a limestone quarry in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, affecting 196.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Hogestown Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Conodoguinet Creek TMDL. Application received: April 30, 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 noncoal mining activities.

 The outfall listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Hogestown Run

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
002 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

Outfall: 002 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Discharge Rate (mgd) 12.0 12.0

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: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900

E46-1097. Pennsylvania Department of Transport, 7000 Geerdes Blvd, King of Prussia, Franconia Township, Montgomery County. ACOE Philadelphia District

 To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated the proposed roadway and intersection realignment requiring the removal and replacement of the two structures approximately 140 feet apart on State Route 1012 (SR 1012, locally known as Godshall Road and Cowpath Road):

 1. To replace and maintain a twin-cell concrete box culvert carrying Skippack Creek (TSF-MF) with a cast-in place reinforced concrete frame bridge, aligned to the stream flow direction, skewed 64 degrees to the roadway centerline with a clear span of 24 feet. The proposed bridge has an out-to-out width of approximately 98.2 feet and a hydraulic opening of approximately 68 square feet with a minimum underclearance of 2.96 feet.

 2. To replace and maintain a single-span cast-in-place concrete slab bridge over the unnamed tributary (UNT) Skippack Creek (TSF-MF) with a single cell reinforced 12` x 5` concrete box culvert. The proposed box culvert, 95 feet long, aligned to the flow direction, skewed 56 degrees to the roadway centerline, depressed 1`-2" below the existing streambed, will provide an underclearance of 3`-10" and a hydraulic opening of approximately 46 square feet.

 3. To construct and maintain riprap deposits to facilitate scour protection for the two bridges as required.

 4. To construct and maintain roadway and bridge approach work to accommodate roadway widening that will facilitate the realignment objectives of the project scope at the two bridges within the floodway of the streams.

 5. To construct and maintain eight outfall structures and their associated aprons to accommodate the realignment design of the roadway. Four will discharge to the Skippack Creek. Three of these pipe outlets are contained within the proposed bridge structure wingwalls, while the third pipe discharges between the structures, downstream of the crossing. The other four outfall structures will discharge to the UNT Skippack Creek.

 The proposed activities will impact approximately 245 feet of stream length. The project site is located approximately 228 north of the intersection of Broad Street and Godshall Road in Franconia Township, Montgomery County, (Latitude N 40° 17` 50" and Longitude W 75° 19` 58").

E09-975. Bucks County Public Works, 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, Bedminster Township, Bucks Coun-ty. ACOE Philadelphia District.

 To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the replacement of the Bridge (Bucks County Bridge No. 45) that carries Stone Bridge Road (Township Route 417) over Deep Run (WWF, MF) in Bedminster Township:

 1. To remove the existing concrete arch bridge and construct and maintain in its place a prestressed reinforced concrete box beam bridge with approximate span of 50 feet and approximate width of 35 feet.

 2. To conduct minor grading and widening of roadway approach areas to facilitate the proposed lane width increase.

 The project site is located approximately 0.50 mile Northeast of the intersection Stony Bridge Road and Twin Oaks Drive in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, (Latitude 40° 23` 32"; Longitude 75° 11` 25").

E09-973. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission; Bensalem, Bristol Middletown Townships, Bucks Coun-ty; ACOE Philadelphia District.

 To perform the below listed water obstruction and encroachments associated with Pennsylvania Turnpike Phase III widening and improvement construction activities in Section D10 (Milepost 355.9 to Milepost. 357.6). The activities include the widening and reconstruction of approximately 1.7 miles of eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) to a four-lane roadway between the I-95 overpass and the I-276 Bridge over SR 0013. It also includes the widening and reconstruction of approximately 0.9 mile of westbound I-276 to a four-lane roadway between the I-95 overpass and 1300` east of the I-276 Bridge over New Rodgers Road (SR 0413). Specific water obstruction and encroachments are:

 1) To construct and maintain a new ramp-bridge partially over (aerial impact) Mill Creek (WWF, MF) to facilitate the overall purpose of the project

 2) To extend and maintained 8 X 6 Culvert (DB 245) at Road Station 222+75.02 by 25 feet carrying unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (WWF)

 3) To extend and maintained 6`-8" X 5`6" Culvert (DB 246) at Road Station 513+87.97 by 25 feet carrying Unnamed tributary of Neshaminy Creek

 4) To replace and maintain a 127-foot three-span bridge over Mill Creek (WWF, MF) (DB-248). The new structure will be a single span steel plate I-girder bridge with 11 feet under clearance

 5) To extend and maintain two existing culverts at stations 489+82 and, 554+66.

 6) To fill and maintained wetlands (PFO) at several locations as per route design stations approximately 0.483 acre

 7) To fill and maintained wetlands (PSS) at several locations as per route design stations approximately 0.059 acre

 8) To fill and maintained wetlands (PEM) at several locations as per route design stations approximately 1.465 acre

 9) To fill and maintained wetlands (PEM, EV) at several locations as per route design stations approximately 0.218 acre

 10) To relocate and maintain 56 feet of the UNT Mill Creek (WWF), place 35 feet into a new culvert and extend the existing part of the culvert by 18 feet at Station 513+53

 11) To relocate and maintain 168 feet of the UNT Mill Creek (WWF), place 64 feet into a new culvert at Station 514+80

 12) To relocate and maintain 105 feet of the UNT Mill Creek (WWF) at Station 142+43

 13) To relocate a 658 feet section of an existing channelized stream and extend and maintained in its place a new 774 channel, Culvert at station 151+35

 14) To remove a 129 feet existing culvert and relocate the channel flow to accommodate road widening at Station 152+64

 15) To relocate approximately 342 feet of channel out of 352 feet of existing UNT to Mill creek (WWF) at Station 302+30

 16) To remove 79 feet of culvert and relocate the channel at station 304+68

 17) To relocate approximately 602 feet of channel out of 697 feet of existing UNT to Mill creek (WWF) at Station 311+50

 18) To relocate approximately 137 feet of channel out of 390 feet of existing UNT to Mill creek (WWF) and create a stormwater swale out of the remaining 253 feet at 541+10

 19) To relocate approximately 768 feet of channel out of 974 feet of existing UNT to Mill creek (WWF) and place the remaining portion of the channel into 206 feet culvert at Station 560+23

 20) To relocate existing culvert at t Station 766+40

 21) To relocate approximately 514 feet of channel out of 591 feet of existing UNT to Mill creek (WWF) at Station 547+00 to create a stormwater swale and place the remaining portion in a 77 feet culvert.

 22) To fill and maintain the total stream length of 877 linear feet of UNT to Mill Creek (WWF) approximately at stations 489+30, 489+82, 541+10, 142+83, 312+73 and 542+08 to facilitate roadway widening.

 23) To create, construct and maintain approximately 3.526 acres of wetland(s) for mitigation of wetland impacted and the quantity lost during proposed project activities

 24) To mitigate for stream impact approximately 3,473 feet at several places within the watershed as per the design drawings.

 25) To impact the approximately 1.921 acre of Mill Creek (WWF) and some of her unmade tributaries floodways conducting miscellaneous grading, cutting, filling and placement of auxiliary structures to facilitate the overall object of the project at stations 221+15, 681+09, 682+54, 502+17, 690+41, 512+92, 103+25, 546+13, 542+16, 542+05, 537+62, 540+55 and 534+55.

 The project has two component areas. It spans from west to east along I-276 starting just west of the proposed interchange where the present I-95 passes over I-276 and runs approximately 1.7 mile and terminates at the Delaware River Turnpike Bridge on the Pennsylvania side. It also spans from north to south extending along I-95 from one mile north of I-276 in Middletown Township, Bucks Countyto the east bank of the Neshaminy Creek in Bristol Township. This phase of the project passes through Bensalem, Bristol, and Middletown Townships, Bucks County, Center of area Latitude 40° 7` 45", and Longitude 74° 53` 23".

Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.

E39-523. Lower Macungie Township, 3400 Brook-side Road, Macungie, PA 18062, in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

 To remove fill from the floodway/floodplain of the Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and construct and maintain an access road for the purpose of accessing a public park. The project is located at 3120 South Cedar Crest Boulevard (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°35`19"; Longitude: -75°31`16").

E54-357. Jim Miller Jr., 295 Marshall Drive, Orwigsburg, PA 17961, in Orwigsburg Borough, Schuylkill County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

 To authorize the maintenance of the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Miller Drive Crossing project.

 1. To maintain a 12-foot wide single-span, steel beam, wood deck bridge having a 29.5-foot span and a 5.6-foot underclearance across Mahannon Creek (CWF, MF).

 2. To maintain approximately 130 linear feet of riprap bank stabilization in the floodway of Mahannon Creek (CWF, MF).

 3. To fill 0.03 acre of wetland for the construction of the driveway crossing.

 The project is located at 295 Marshall Drive (Orwigsburg, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°39`13"; Longitude: -76°6`26").

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.

E07-448, PA Department of Transportation Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 in Antis Township, Blair County, Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District

 To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 31` 4.5" wide, single span, composite prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge having a clear span of 78` 1", an underclearance of 3` 8.75", and a normal clear span of 53` 8.5" with a minimum underclearance of 3` 4" across Sandy Run (CWF, MF) on the current road alignment for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The out-to-out length will be 28` and on a 45 degree skew. The project will permanently impact 0.08 acre (3,616 square feet) of exceptional value wetlands. Approximately 0.01 of these wetlands impacted will be Palustrine Emergent, 0.04 will be Palustrine Scrub-Shrub, and 0.03 will be Palustrine Forested. There will be 0.08 acre of wetlands replaced at the Mowry Advanced Wetland Compensation Site (0.01 acre of PEM wetlands, 0.04 acre of PSS, and 0.03 acre of PFO, Frankstown, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 26` 56.4"; Longitude: 78° 20` 21.1"). The project is located along SR 4018-04B in Antis Township, Blair County (Latitude: 40° 34` 9.73", Longitude: -78° 21` 4.74").

E06-693, Berks County, Berks County Services Center, 633 Court Street, 16th Floor, Reading, PA 19601, in the City of Reading and West Reading Borough, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District

 To 1) repair, replace, and maintain the arch deck/floor beam system and the reinforced concrete superstructure and substructure of the Buttonwood Street Bridge over and across the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF), 2) install and maintain R6 scour protection along the Buttonwood Street Bridge Piers over and across the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) permanently impacting 60 linear feet and o.o6 acre, and 3) construct a 103-feet long temporary rock causeway with twelve (12) 8-feet diameter CMP pipes, all for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards and maintain the bridge's ability to service traffic and pedestrians. The project is located along Buttonwood Street (Reading, PA Quadrangle, (Latitude: 40°20`20"N, Longitude: 75°56`32"W) in the City of Reading and West Reading Borough, Berks County.

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

E04-001-A1. FirstEnergy Generation, LLC Bruce Mansfield Plant, P. O. Box 128, State Route 3016, Shippingport, PA 15077, Shippingport Borough, Beaver County; ACOE Pittsburgh District.

 Applicant proposes to amend Permit No. E04-001, which authorized the operation and maintenance of an existing harbor at the applicant's Bruce Mansfield steam electric generating plant, to construct and maintain a 29` diameter, steel sheet coffer mooring cell, within the Ohio River (WWF, N), within the existing, permitted harbor; and to construct and maintain a portion of a conveyor system, in the floodplain. The purpose of the project is to convey coal combustion by-products from the plant to barges, for off-site disposal. The plant facility is located at 128 Ferry Hill Road within the Borough of Shippingport, Beaver County. (USGS Midland, PA Quadrangle, N: 1.35 inches; W: 6.75 inches; Latitude: 40° 37` 56.71"; Longitude: 80° 25` 25.08").

District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701

E5729-065: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845, Forks Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 6 inch diameter well line impacting 6,412 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Overton, PA Quadrangle 41°33`17"N, 76°31`36"W);

 2) A temporary access road using a timber mat bridge and a 6 inch diameter well line impacting 191 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Streby Run (EV) and 842 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41°33`17"N, 76°31`37"W).

 The project will result in 191 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, and 7,254 square feet (0.17 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a gathering line for Marcellus well development in Forks Township, Sullivan County.

E5729-066: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845, Cherry Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 10 inch gathering line 220 linear feet of the Little Loyalsock Creek (EV) (Colley, PA Quadrangle 41°31`58"N, 76°20`09"W);

 The project will result in 220 linear feet of temporary stream impacts for the purpose of installing a gathering line for Marcellus well development in Cherry Township, Sullivan County.

E5729-067: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY 14845, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gathering line impacting 80 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) and 4,202 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`05"N, 76°40`36"W);

 2) A temporary access road using a timber mat bridge and a 6 inch diameter well line impacting 80 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) and 7,706 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent/scrub shrub (EV-PEM/PSS) wetland (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`22"N, 76°40`55"W);

 3) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gathering line impacting 1,024 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`33"N, 76°40`38"W);

 4) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gathering line impacting 150 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`34"N, 76°40`36"W);

 5) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gathering line impacting 150 linear feet of Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`34"N, 76°40`35"W);

 6) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 6 inch diameter well line impacting 80 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`43"N, 76°40`21"W);

 7) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gathering line impacting 2,134 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`41"N, 76°40`13"W);

 8) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gathering line impacting 1,786 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`42"N, 76°39`55"W);

 9) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 10 inch diameter well line impacting 150 linear feet of Lake Run (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`42"N, 76°39`52"W);

 10) A temporary access road using a timber mats and a 10 inch diameter gathering line impacting 80 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Lake Run (EV) and 392 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`42"N, 76°39`50"W).

 The project will result in 770 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 14,042 square feet (0.32 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, and 3,202 square feet (0.07 acre) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a gathering line for Marcellus well development in Elkland Township, Sullivan County. The permittee will provide 0.07 acre of compensatory mitigation for forested wetland impacts at an offsite location (Overton, PA Quadrangle 41°33`44"N 76°34`31"W) in Elkland Township, Sullivan County.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802

EA36-032: Zimmerman Bank Stabilization, Walter Zimmerman, 245 Cabin Road, Ephrata, PA 17522, in East Earl and West Earl Townships, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District

 To re-grade and maintain 1,525.0 feet of the left bank of the Conestoga River (WWF, MF) for the purposes of reducing sediment loading to the Conestoga River and reducing the frequency of flooding on Cabin Road. The project is located approximately 0.4 mile east of the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Cabin Road (Ephrata, PA Quadrangle, Latitude 40°08`57.9"N, Longitude: 76°08`22.6"W) in East and West Earl Townships, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.

Northcentral Region: Program Manager, Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

EA60-001 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 315 South Allen Street, Suite 322, State College, PA 16801. Miller Run Stream Restoration Project in East Buffalo Township, Union County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct and maintain 3,700 feet of stream restoration / enhancements in 4 reaches on the Bucknell University campus. The project begins at Abbey Lane. Reach 4 will enhance 350 feet of stream by creating 0.45 acre of wetland in the adjacent floodplain by constructing multiple zones of varying depths; two grade control structures and two log vanes will stabilize and add habitat. Also on Reach 4, a second wetland area of 0.25 acre will be established along 884 feet of an ephemeral tributary to capture runoff from adjacent agricultural fields; three grade control structures, 9 log vanes and several habitat rocks will guide flow and/or provide habitat. Along Reach 3a, 630 feet of stream will be day lighted into a new open channel from an existing CMP culvert enclosure; a cattle crossing, three grade control structures and five log vanes will stabilize this section of stream. The stream along Reach 2, which runs parallel to Smoketown Road, is an entrenched and straightened system which will undergo a Priority One restoration, relocating 420 feet of stream; one grade control structure and 10 log vanes will stabilize and add habitat. Further downstream along Reach 2a, a buried coal fill deposit will be removed; braided channels will be constructed on the flood prone area along 480 feet of existing stream. Reach 1, the most downstream reach, is also entrenched and straightened. A priority one restoration will restore this section of approximately 950 feet along with the creation of 0.25 acre flood prone area wetlands. Habitat structures will consist of 2 cross vanes and 5 log vanes. This reach also parallels Smoketown Road and extends downstream to SR 15.

Reach 1 Reach 2 Reach 2a Reach 3a Reach 4
Area of
Disturbance:
0.50 ac. 0.44 ac. 0.52 ac. 1.07 ac. 1.24 ac.
Length of
Stream Restored
950 ft. 420 ft. 480 ft. 630 ft. 1,234 ft.
Wetlands
Created:
0.25 ac. 0.70 ac.
Grade Control
Structures:
2 1 3 5
Log Vanes: 5 10 5 11
Cattle Crossing: 1
Stream Impacts: 126 ft. 360 ft. 0 560 ft. 72ft.

 This project proposes to permanently impact 1,118 linear feet of Miller Run, which is classified as a Warm Water Fishery.

 (Lewisburg NE, PA Quadrangle N: 40°56`51.78"; W: 76°53`24.80").


ACTIONS

THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NPDES PERMITS AND WQM PERMITS

 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and NOIs for coverage under General Permits. This notice of final action 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—691.101) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or Amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, Sewage or Animal Wastes; Discharges to Groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 Individual Permit
Section V NPDES MS4 Permit Waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for Coverage under NPDES General Permits

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

 Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) 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 Administrative Agency Law). 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 contact a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.


I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions

Northeast Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570.826.2511.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0064122-A1
(Industrial Waste)
Calpine Bethlehem LLC
2254 Applebutter Road
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Northampton County
Lower Saucon Township
Lehigh River and an Unnamed Tributary to East Branch Saucon Creek
(2-C)
Y
PA0036765
(Sewage)
Tyler Memorial Hospital
880 SR 6 W
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Wyoming County
Tunkhannock Township
Unnamed Tributary to Taques Creek
(4-G)
Y

Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.3664.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0112127
(Industrial Waste)
PA Fish and Boat Commission
Tylersville State Fish Hatchery
Tylersville Road SR 780
Tylersville, PA 17747
Clinton County
Logan Township
Fishing Creek
(9-C)
Y
PA0110272
(Sewage)
Cogan Valley MHP
480 Route 973 West
Cogan Station, PA 17728
Lycoming County
Hepburn Township
Lycoming Creek
(10-A)
Y

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N
PA0216739
Industrial Waste
Route 356 Landfill
Freeport, PA 16229-1512
Westmoreland County
Allegheny Township
Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River Y

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

Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Telephone 484-250-5970

NPDES Permit No. PA0045021, Industrial, Brightsmith, LLC, 120 Enterprise Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067.

 This proposed facility is located in Falls Township, Bucks County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated wastewater, non-contact from a facility known as Brightsmith IWWTP to Biles Creek in Watershed 2-E.

Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.

NPDES Permit No. PA0007919, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 2621, Cascades Tissue Pennsylvania, a Division of Cascades Tissue group, LLC, 901 Sathers Drive, Grimes Industrial Park, Pittston Township, PA 18640.

 This existing facility is located in Ransom Township, Lackawanna County.

 Description of Existing Action/Activity: Issuance of an NPDES Permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial wastewater and stormwater runoff.

NPDES Permit No. PA0062341, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.

 This existing facility (Woodloch Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility) is located in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County.

 Description of Existing Action/Activity: Issuance of an NPDES Permit renewal for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.

NPDES Permit No. PA0065463, Storm Water, SIC Code 2448, Millwood, Inc. & Liberty Technologies, 3708 International Boulevard, Vienna, OH 44473.

 This proposed facility, CHEP-Millwood Allentown Service Center, is located in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of an NPDES Permit for a new discharge of Storm Water.

Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.0530.

NPDES Permit No. PA0232386, SIC Code 7997, Matchplay Management Inc., P. O. Box 132, State College, PA 16804-0132.

 This proposed facility will be located in Huston Township, Centre County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of an NPDES Permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.


III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law

Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.0530.

WQM Permit No. 4113403, SIC Code 4952, Williamsport Sanitary Authority, 253 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

 The existing facilities are located in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issued authorizing the transfer of WQM permits from Loyalsock Township to the Williamsport Sanitary Authority following the sale of the sewer system.

WQM Permit No. 4113404, SIC Code 4952, Williamsport City Sanitary Authority, 253 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

 The existing facility is located in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issued authorizing the transfer of a WQM permit from Loyalsock Township to the Williamsport Sanitary Authority following the sale of the sewer system.


IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions

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

Facility Location Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name &
Address
Receiving
Water / Use
Contact Office & Phone No.
Edgmont Township
Delaware County
PAI130522 Edgmont Township
Delaware County
PO Box 267
1000 Gradyville Road
Gradyville, PA 19039-0267
Rocky Run, Unnamed Tributary to Big Run and Unnamed Tributary to Chester Creek— 3-G DEP Southeast Regional Office
Clean Water Program
2 E Main Street,
Norristown, PA 19401
484.250.5970

Northeast Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone: 570.826.2511.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water / Use
PAI132215 Bath Borough
Northampton County,
215 E Main Street Suite 1,
Bath, PA 18014-1597
Northampton Bath Borough Monocacy Creek /
HQ-CWF and MF
PAI132214 Bethlehem Township
Northampton County,
4225 Easton Avenue,
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Northampton
Bethlehem Township Nancy Run Creek / HQ-CWF, MF and Unnamed Tributary to Lehigh River / CWF, MF and WWF
PAI132227 Lower Saucon Township
Northampton County,
3700 Old Philadelphia Pike,
Bethlehem, PA 18015-5426
Northampton Lower Saucon Township Black River, Saucon Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Black River and Unnamed Tributary to Saucon Creek / HQ-CWF, CWF and MF
PAI132210 Bethlehem City
Northampton County,
10 E Church Street,
Bethlehem, PA 18018-6005
Northampton Bethlehem City Saucon Creek / CWF, Lehigh River / WWF, Monocacy Creek / HQ-CWF

Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.0530.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water / Use
PAI134804 State College Borough,
243 S Allen Street,
State College, PA 16801-4806
Centre State College Borough Slab Cabin Run, UNTs to Slab Cabin Run, and Big Hollow / CWF, MF, HQ-CWF and MF

V. NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions

Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W. Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.0530.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water / Use
PAI134809 Benner Township
1224 Buffalo Run Road,
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Centre Benner Township Spring Creek /
HQ-CWF

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

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

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI01
151131
Southdown Properties, Inc,
55 Country Club Drive,
Suite 200
Downingtown, PA 19335
Chester Caln Township Unnamed Tributary to Valley Run
CWF
PAI01
4613007
Provco Goodman Jenkintown, LP
636 Old York Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Montgomery Abington Township Meadow Brook
TSF

Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI023912027R(1) Jaindl Land Company
3150 Coffeetown Road
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh Lower Macungie Township,
Alburtis Borough
Swabia Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
PAI023908021R North Star Real Estate Investment, L.P.
7562 Penn Drive, Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18106
Lehigh Upper Macungie Township Iron Run
(HQ-CWF, MF)
PAI024513004 Robert and Christina McFadden
443 Belle Lane
Harleysville, PA 19438
Monroe Pocono & Stroud Townships UNT to Brodhead Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
PAI025413001 Ultimate Energy Source, Inc.
Ryan Solar 1 LLC
200 Prosperity Drive, Suite 207
Knoxville, TN 37923
Schuylkill Ryan Township Hosensack Creek (CWF, MF),
EV Wetlands

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Nathan Crawford, Section Chief, Telephone 717.705.4802.

Permit # Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI030608012
(Denied)
Gary McEwen
Oak Grove Partners, LLC
380 South Twin Valley Road
Elverson, PA 19520
Berks Robeson Township Hay Creek (EV)

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

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


List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types

PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges From Stripper Oil Well Facilities
PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated With Construction Activities
PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater From Industrial Activities
PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges From Small Flow Treatment Facilities
PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges From Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems
PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges From Combined Sewer Systems (CSO)
PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application
PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Non-Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site
PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage
PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, or a Land Reclamation Site
PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage
PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines
PAG-11 (To Be Announced)
PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
PAG-14 (To Be Announced)
PAG-15 General Permit for Discharges From the Application of Pesticides

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