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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 14-669a

[44 Pa.B. 1886]
[Saturday, March 29, 2014]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

OPERATING PERMITS


Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481

Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131

42-00004: American Refining Group (77 N. Kendall Ave., Bradford, PA 16701-1726) to modify a Title V Operating Permit for their facility, in Bradford City, McKean County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to modify a Title V Operating Permit for the facility, located in Bradford City, McKean County.

 The facility is a major facility as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments due to the facility's potential to emit NOx, SOx, VOC, HAP, and Particulate Matter emissions. The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G. The facility is subject to multiple State and Federal Regulations. The modification involves the incorporation of the requirements of 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters. The requirements in Subpart DDDDD became effective April 1, 2013. The Department is required to revise the permit because the expiration date of the current permit is more than 3 years from the effective date of Subpart DDDDD. The modification is pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.463 (Operating permit revisions to incorporate applicable standards). The permit expires September 30, 2016. The boilers and process heaters (except boiler #5 and the crude unit heater) are subject to the tune-up and energy assessment work practice standards of Subpart DDDDD. The boiler #5 is a coat fired boiler which will be replaced and the permit includes milestones for the extension of the Boiler MACT for that source. The crude unit heater is subject to emission limits, testing, fuel analysis, monitoring requirements, recordkeeping requirements, reporting requirements, work practice standards, additional requirements, and operating limits identified in Subpart DDDDD.


Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.

Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790

Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507

48-00064: Ungerer & Company (110 North Commerce Way, Bethlehem, PA 18017-8932) to issue a renewal State Only operating permit for a flavoring syrup and concentrate manufacturing facility in Hanover Township, Northampton County. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable Federal and State regulations including emissions, monitoring, record keeping, reporting and work practice requirements.

40-00061: International Paper Co. (533 Forest Road, Hazleton, PA 18202) to issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) operating permit for a corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing facility in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. The facility is taking site level emission limitations for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) in order to maintain Synthetic Minor status. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable Federal and State regulations including emissions, monitoring, record keeping, reporting and work practice requirements.

Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702.

01-05022: Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc. (800 Peach Glen Idaville Road, Peach Glen, PA 17375) for their fruit processing facility in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit renewal for the abovemen-tioned facility.

 The estimated potential emissions are: 2.5 tons of PM per year; 84.5 tons of CO per year; 65.1 tons of NOx per year; 0.4 ton of SOx per year; 10.2 tons of VOCs per year; and 0.6 ton of HAPs per year. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines; and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standard for Area Sources of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received.

 Gary Helsel, Acting New Source Review Chief, may be contacted at 814-949-7935, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.

Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174

11-00283: Portage Area School District (84 Mountain Ave., Portage, PA, 15946-1809) Operating Permit renewal for the Portage Area Elementary/Junior-Senior High School in Portage Borough, Cambria County. Equipment at this facility includes a 9.1 mmbtu/hr tri-fuel boiler which burns primarily coal, two natural gas-fired boilers rated at 6.75 mmbtu/hr each, two natural gas-fired boilers rated at 2.5 mmbtu/hr each, and two natural gas-fired emergency generators. Potential emissions from the emission sources at this facility are based on operation for 8,760 hours per year for all sources except for the tri-fuel boiler which is restricted to burning 2,160 tons of coal per year and the emergency generators which have a 500 hours per year operating limit. Emissions are estimated to be 18.4 tons per year NOx, 1.8 tons per year VOCs, 18.7 tons per year CO, 50.3 tons per year SO2, and 7.3 tons per year particulate matter less than ten microns. Actual emissions from the facility are much lower as the tri-fuel boiler does not generally operate from May through September. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed Operating Permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 412-442-4000.

 Any person may submit comments or object to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof by filing a written protest with the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.

 A protest to a proposed action shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). A protest shall include the following:

 The name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; Identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (Operating Permit 11-00283); and, A concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.

 A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.

 Written comments, protests and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Nick Waryanka, Air Quality Engineer, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Mr. Waryanka at (412) 442-4172.

Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481

Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131

24-00025: Alpha Sintered Metals, Inc.—Ridgeway Plant (95 Mason Run Road, Ridgeway, PA 15853) to re-issue a Natural Minor Operating Permit to operate this powdered metal part manufacturing facility, in Ridgeway Township, Elk County. The facility's primary emission sources include Sintering and Heat Treating Furnaces. The emissions of criteria pollutants from this facility continue to be well below major source levels. [Particulate Matter < 1.0 ton per year (TPY), NOx < 1.0 TPY, CO < 1.0 TPY, and VOCs < 3.0 TPY.]

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

30841317 and NPDES No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, (1525 Pleasant Grove Rd., PO Box J, Claysville, PA 15323). To revise the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in East Finley Township, Washington County to install a borehole and waterline at the Oak Spring Slope and Supply Yard. Surface Acres Proposed 1.2. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 11, 2014. Application received December 13, 2013.

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

Permit No. 56090102 and NPDES No. PA0262722. PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Somerset Township, Somerset County affecting 83.5 acres. Receiving stream: Wells Creek classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application Received: March 3, 2014.

Permit No. 56080108 and NPDES No. PA0262692. PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 377.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Blue Lick Creek; unnamed tributary to Swamp Creek; and an unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application Received: March 3, 2014.

Permit No. 56890101 and NPDES No. PA0598364. Croner, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and coal refuse disposal mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 226.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application Received: March 3, 2014.

Permit No. 56663069 and NPDES No. PA0120944. Rosebud Mining Co., P. O. Box 157, Meyersdale, PA 15552, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Elk Lick and Summit Townships, Somerset County, affecting 3,040 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Casselman River and an unnamed tributary to/and Elk Lick Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 5, 2014.

Permit No. 56030106 and NPDES No. PA0249513. Rosebud Mining Co., P. O. Box 157, Meyersdale, PA 15552, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 353.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Casselman River and unnamed tributaries to/and Elk Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 5, 2014.

Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Cathy Hillman)

GP12-26130101. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Application for authorization under General Permit BAQ-GPA/GP12 and is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms, and conditions of authorization GP12-26130101 to operate a portable coal crusher for an existing 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: March 11, 2013.

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

17080116 and NPDES No. PA0256978. Forcey Coal, Inc. (P. O. Box 225, 475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661). Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine for permit boundary corrections located in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 42.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Clearfield Creek classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes and Clearfield Creek classified for the following use(s): Warm Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 11, 2014.

Coal Applications Returned

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

Permit No. 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 and preparation plant operation in Branch, Reilly and Tremont Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 1850.6 acres, receiving streams: Panther Creek and Swatara Creek. Application received: September 17, 2013. Application returned: March 12, 2014.

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.

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

26980601 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202193. Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425). Revision application to add 99.5 acres of underground mining to an existing large noncoal surface mine, located in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, affecting 808.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Breakneck Run and Breakneck 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: February 12, 2014.

65930401 and NPDES Permit No. PA0200402. Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425). NPDES renewal application for continued mining to an existing large noncoal surface mine, located in Ligonier & Derry Townships, Westmoreland County, affecting 172.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Loyalhanna Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: March 6, 2014.

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

Permit No. 39140301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225444. Geryville Materials, Inc., (PO Box 193, Eagelsville, PA 19408), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation and discharge of treated mine drainage in Lower Milford Township, Lehigh County affecting 628.5 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Hosensack Creek and unnamed tributary to Macoby Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory; trout stock fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: March 4, 2014.

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. PA0269344 (Mining Permit No. 32130106), Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, new NPDES permit for surface mining activities in Montgomery Township, Indiana County, affecting 61.9 acres. Receiving streams: Kilns Run and unnamed tributaries to Cush Cushion Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fisheries and high quality-cold water fisheries. Discharges from the proposed mine site are not permitted to enter the unnamed tributaries to Cush Cushion Creek. These receiving streams are included in the West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: January 21, 2014.

 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 listed below discharges to Kilns Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 (TP-1) Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:

Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5
Manganese (mg/l) 0.7 1.4 1.8
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.9 1.8 2.3
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 outfalls listed below discharge to Kilns Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
002 (SP-1) Y
003 (ST-1) Y

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

Outfalls: 002 and 003 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5
Manganese (mg/l) 0.7 1.4 1.8
Aluminum (mg/l) N/A N/A 2.3
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
Outfalls: 002 and 003
(<=10-yr/24-hr precip. event)
30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0
Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5
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. PA0269352 (Mining Permit No. 32030110), Fossil Fuel, Inc., 690 Weaver Road Marion Center, PA 15759, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface coal mining in East Mahoning and Grant Townships, Indiana County, affecting 43 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributaries to Crooked Run, classified for the following use: High Quality—Cold Water Fisheries. Application received: February 12, 2014.

 The outfalls listed below require a non-discharge alternative:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 (TF-1) N
002 (SP-1) N
003 (ST-2) N
004 (ST-3) N

 There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of infiltration galleries. The only potential point source discharges to surface water are the discharges from the emergency spillway of a sediment pond during precipitation that exceeds a 10 yr/24 hr event. BAT limits will be applied to the outfall effluent entering the infiltration galleries for the protection of the groundwater. Effluent limits for the emergency spillways are as follows:

Outfalls: 002 (SP-1), 003 (ST-2), 004 (ST-3)
Emergency Spillways Only
(During >10-yr/24-hr Precipitation Event)
30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A N/A 235.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits

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

NPDES No. PA0612383 (Mining Permit No. 6875SM3), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co, Inc. d.b.a. Eastern Industries, Inc., 4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA 18034, renewal of an NPDES permit for limestone quarry in Armagh Township, Mifflin County, affecting 114.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Honey Creek, classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishery. Application received: February 20, 2014.

 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(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Honey Creek:

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

NPDES No. PA0613371 (Mining Permit No. 28030301), D.L. George & Sons Construction Co., Inc., 20 East Sixth Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268, renewal of an NPDES permit for a noncoal surface mining operation in Antrim Township, Franklin County, affecting 43.0 acres. Receiving stream: Paddy Run, classified for the following use: warm water. Application received: October 30, 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 noncoal mining activities.

 The outfall listed below discharge to: Paddy Run.

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001—Sediment Pond N

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:

Outfalls: 001 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

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 relevantState 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

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

E40-751. Scott and Stephanie Wiliams, 42 Payne Lane, Dallas, PA 18612, in Dallas Township, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

 To construct and maintain a private road crossing of 0.27 acre of EV wetlands to access a single family residence. The project is locatedon Upper Demunds Road approximately 1.2 miles from its intersection with SR 309 in Dallas Township, Luzerne County (Kingston, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°21`32"; Longitude: -75°56`54").

E40-752. Albert and Catherine Brown, 34 Circle Drive, Dallas, PA 18612, in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

 To construct and maintain a 683 sq. ft. boat dock/slip impacting 64 sq. ft of EV wetlands and 639 sq. ft. of open water in Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF). The project is located at Pole 280 along Lake Drive in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°21`52"; Longitude: -76°3`16").

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

E07-452. Sheetz Inc. 5700 Sixth Ave, Altoona, PA 16602. Logan Township Sheetz, in Logan Township, Blair County, Baltimore ACOE District (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 28` 37", Longitude -78° 23` 26.3").

 The applicant proposes to: (1) extend and maintain existing stream enclosure 237-linear feet with a 36-inch diameter with R-5 riprap apron for scour protection and within an Unnamed Tributary to Brush Run which is a perianal stream classified as a Warm Water Fishery, (2) place fill in 0.03 acre of Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland, (3) place fill in 0.13 acre of EV PEM/Palustrine Scrub Shrub (PSS) wetland and temporarily impacting 0.13 acre of this wetland, (4) temporarily impact 0.01 acre of EV PSS wetland, and (5) construct .82 acre of wetlands as compensation for wetland Impacts permanently impacting 0.01 acre of existing EV PEM wetland. The project proposes to directly affect a total of 237-linear feet of stream channel, temporarily impact 0.14 acre of Exceptional Value Wetland and permanently impact 0.17 acre of Exceptional Value Wetland, and proposes to create 0.46 acre of wetland as compensatory mitigation.

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

E02-1684-A1. PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017; Harmar Township and Oakmont Borough, Allegheny County; ACOE Pittsburgh District.

 ACOE: Pittsburgh

 Applicant is proposing to amend existing permit E02-1684 to include additional temporary impacts from dredging an adjacent 12,235 sq ft of Allegheny River bed to provide for barge access during construction, and adjacent areas of barge construction staging that require 160 sq ft of anchoring river bed disturbance. Mitigation for the additional impacts will be via contribution to the Pennsylvania Mussel Conservation Fund. The existing permit authorizes the removal of the existing SR 2082, two lane, 28.3 ft total width, five span, steel through truss bridge with a 70 degree skew and having a total length of 1,544 ft, and having a navigational channel normal pool elevation clearance of approximately 50 ft; and to construct and maintain adjacent to and upstream and to the north of the existing bridge a five span, steel girder, four lane, 69 ft width replacement bridge with an 80 degree skew and having a total length of 1,633 ft, and having a navigational channel normal pool elevation clearance of approximately 47 ft over the Allegheny River (WWF) with a drainage area of 11,682 square miles. In addition the project includes temporary encroachments for construction and demolition, and encroachments associated with modification or replacement of stormwater facilities from the road alignment adjustment and new bridge. The Penndot improvement and relocation project extends between Oakmont Borough to the east and Harmar Township to the west (New Kensington West Quadrangle: N: 4.8"; W: 13.5"; Latitude 40° 31` 37" and Longitude -79° 50` 46") in Allegheny County.

E02-1694. Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Road; Wexford, PA 15090; Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County; ACOE Pittsburgh District.

 ACOE: Pittsburgh District

 Applicant is proposing to place and maintain fill in a de minimus amount of wetland (approx. 0.03 acre of PEM wetland), for the purpose of constructing a parking lot, in association with constructing building additions, at the Orchard Hill Church, located within the Pine Creek Watershed (CWF), at 2551 Brandt School Road (Ems- worth, PA USGS topographic quadrangle, N: 19.88 inches; W: 12.95 inches; Latitude: 40° 36` 34"; Longitude: -80° 5` 36"), in Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County.

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

E5829-072. Williams Field Services Company, LLC; Park Place Corporate Center 2, 2000 Commerce Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275; Gibson and Clifford Townships, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 1,262 square feet of floodway to an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 27" Lat., W -75° 35` 25" Long.),

 2) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 55 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 26" Lat., W -75° 35` 28" Long.),

 3) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 57 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 26" Lat., W -75° 35` 29" Long.),

 4) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 4,747 square feet (0.11 acre) of a PEM wetland (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 25" Lat., W -75° 35` 31" Long.),

 5) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 45 square feet (0.01 acre) of a PEM wetland (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 25" Lat., W -75° 35` 32" Long.),

 6) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 10,548 square feet (0.24 acre) of a PEM wetland (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 22" Lat., W -75° 35` 33" Long.),

 7) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 75 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 18" Lat., W -75° 35` 32" Long.),

 8) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 802 square feet (0.02 acre) of a PEM wetland (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 18" Lat., W -75° 35` 32" Long.),

 9) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 72 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 17" Lat., W -75° 35` 31" Long.),

 10) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 29 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 16" Lat., W -75° 35` 30" Long.),

 11) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline crossing impacting 3 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 16" Lat., W -75° 35` 29" Long.),

 12) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline crossing impacting 3 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 16" Lat., W -75° 35` 29" Long.),

 13) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline crossing impacting 5 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 16" Lat., W -75° 35` 29" Long.),

 14) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline crossing impacting 143 square feet (0.01 acre) of a PEM wetland (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 16" Lat., W -75° 35` 29" Long.),

 15) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 4,858 square feet (0.11 acre) of a PEM wetland (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 43` 13" Lat., W -75° 35` 26" Long.),

 16) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 53 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 42` 56" Lat., W -75° 35` 19" Long.),

 17) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 51 square feet (0.01 acre) of a PSS wetland and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 693 square feet (0.02 acre) of a PEM wetland (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 42` 55" Lat., W -75° 35` 18" Long.),

 18) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 53 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 42` 54" Lat., W -75° 35` 16" Long.),

 19) a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Idlewild Creek (CWF-MF) (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 42` 41" Lat., W -75° 35` 08" Long.),

 20) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,018 square feet (0.02 acre) of a PEM wetland (Clifford, PA Quadrangle; N 41° 42` 40" Lat., W -75° 35` 07" Long.).

 The project consists of constructing approximately 8,554 lineal feet (1.62 mile) of 20" natural gas gathering line, within a maintained 50 to 75 foot permanent right of way located in Gibson, and Clifford Townships, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 444 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts, 0.48 acre of temporary wetland impacts, and 0.02 acre of permanent conversion impacts, all for the purpose of conveying Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.

E5829-073: Bluestone Pipeline Company of Pennsylvania, LLC; 1429 Oliver Road, New Milford, Pennsylvania 18834; Harmony and Thompson Townships, Susquehanna County; ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 41 lineal feet of unnamed tributaries to Wildcat Run (CWF, MF) (Susque-hanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 55` 20", W -75° 31` 08");

 2) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 36 lineal feet of unnamed tributaries to Wildcat Run (CWF, MF) (Susque-hanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 55` 14", W -75° 31` 17");

 3) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 43 lineal feet of unnamed tributaries to Wildcat Run (CWF, MF) (Susque-hanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 55` 06", W -75° 31` 22");

 4) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 48 lineal feet of the East Branch Canawacta Creek (CWF, MF) (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 30", W -75° 32` 18");

 5) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 55 lineal feet of unnamed tributaries to South Branch Canawacta Creek (CWF, MF) (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 21", W -75° 32` 39");

 6) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 65 lineal feet of unnamed tributaries to South Branch Canawacta Creek (CWF, MF) (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 17", W -75° 33` 03");

 7) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 52 lineal feet of the South Branch Canawacta Creek (CWF, MF) (Susque-hanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 22", W -75° 33` 30");

 8) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of unnamed tributaries to South Branch Canawacta Creek (CWF, MF) (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 22", W -75° 33` 30");

 9) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 67 lineal feet of unnamed tributaries to South Branch Canawacta Creek (CWF, MF) (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 07", W -75° 33` 46");

 10) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 828 square feet (0.02 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 55` 20", W -75° 31` 08");

 11) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,047 square feet (0.05 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 55` 20", W -75° 31` 08");

 12) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 3,180 square feet (0.07 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 55` 16", W -75° 31` 14");

 13) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 44 square feet (0.01 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 55` 15", W -75° 31` 17");

 14) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 306 square feet (0.01 acre) of PFO wetlands (Susque-hanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 39", W -75° 31` 53");

 15) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,811 square feet (0.06 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 39", W -75° 31` 53");

 16) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 8,102 square feet (0.19 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 30", W -75° 32` 16");

 17) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 915 square feet (0.02 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 30", W -75° 32` 19");

 18) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 697 square feet (0.02 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susque-hanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 17", W -75° 33` 02");

 19) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 87 square feet (0.01 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 22", W -75° 33` 30");

 20) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 479 square feet (0.01 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 22", W -75° 33` 30");

 21) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 523 square feet (0.01 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 21", W -75° 33` 30");

 22) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,134 square feet (0.05 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 20", W -75° 33` 40");

 23) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 348 square feet (0.01 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 14", W -75° 33` 43");

 24) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 871 square feet (0.02 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susquehanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 12", W -75° 33` 44");

 25) a 24 inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 131 square feet (0.01 acre) of PEM wetlands (Susque-hanna, PA Quadrangle, N 41° 54` 07", W -75° 33` 47").

 The Bluestone Loop Pipeline construction consists of approximately 18,480 feet (3.5 miles) of 24" steel natural gas gathering line located in Harmony and Thompson Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 477 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts and 23,503 square feet (0.54 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of development and conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

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

D06-295EA. Michael Kapil, Project Coordinator, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, 3 Ginko Drive, Hilltop Building 52, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 Project proposes to breach and remove Mill Dam at Wernersville State Hospital for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes removing a check dam downstream from the main dam, removing accumulated sediments, grading the stream channel through the reservoir and dam, construction of in-stream structures for grade control and fish habitat, stream bank stabilization and the removal of a bridge. The project will restore/enhance 1,615 feet of stream channel. The project is located across Hospital Creek (TSF, MF) (Sinking Spring, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.3294; Longitude: -76.1135). South Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

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