[46 Pa.B. 249]
[Saturday, January 9, 2016]
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ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on 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; 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).
Coal Permits Issued
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 11040101 and NPDES No. PA0249661. E.P. Bender Coal Co., Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 69 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Powell Run classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 12, 2015. Permit issued: December 21, 2015.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
33140105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259527. Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Perry & Knox Townships, Jefferson County, affecting 441.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek. Application received: November 18, 2014. Permit Issued: December 18, 2015.
1316-33140105-E-1. Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet unnamed tributary No. 2 to Mahoning Creek in Perry & Knox Townships, Jefferson County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek. Application received: November 18, 2014. Permit Issued: December 18, 2015.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 7873SM1A1C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225282. Penn Big Bed Slate Co., Inc., (PO Box 184, Slatington, PA 18080), correction to an existing quarry operation to include NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Washington Township, Lehigh County affecting 50.1 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Trout Creek. Application received: March 23, 2012. Correction issued: December 21, 2015.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Issued
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
26154102. Wampum Hardware Co. (636 Paden Road, New Galilee, PA 16141). Blasting activity permit for the demolition at the Phillips Mine Fire, located in North Union Township, Fayette County with an exploration date of December 31, 2016. Blasting permit issued: December 14, 2015.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. 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 AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create 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 show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511
E58-312. Springville Township, P. O. Box 32, Springville, PA 18844. Springville Township, Susque-hanna County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a road crossing of a UNT to White Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 40-foot long open-bottom precast concrete arch having an 18-foot span and a 5.83-foot underclearance, with upstream and downstream concrete wingwalls. The project is located approximately 0.15 mile southwest of the intersection of Campbell Road and Lynn Cemetery Road (Springville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°40`40"; Longitude: -75°57`21"). Subbasin: 4G.
E35-457. Lackawanna Energy Center, LLC, One South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606. Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a rock-lined stormwater outfall channel and energy dissipator and access road in the floodway of Grassy Island Creek associated with the construction of the Lackawanna Energy Center electicity generating facility. The project is located at the end of Sunnyside Road, 0.7 mile north of its intersection with Exit 3 of the Gov. Robert E Casey Highway (Route 6) and Hill Street (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°28`17"; Longitude: -75°32`39"). Subbasin: 5A.
E64-302. Shingle Hollow Group, LLC, 4 Leonard Way, Deposit, NY 13754. Buckingham Township, Wayne County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 16-foot wide road crossing of Stockport Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 73-foot long, 142-inch by 91-inch corrugated metal arch culvert with the invert depressed 12-inches below streambed elevation. The project also includes the installation of riprap aprons, boulder placement and rock deflectors. The project is located along the north side of Stockport Road, approximately 0.9 mile west of the intersection of S.R. 191 and T-605 (Stockport Road) (Hancock, NY Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 43` 49.8"; Longitude: -75° 17` 44.2") in Buckingham Township, Wayne County. Subbasin: 1A.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
F19-016 Montour County, 30 Woodbine Lane, PA 17821. Floodplain encroachment demolition in the Township of Mahoning, Columbia County, US ACOE Baltimore District. Montour County is seeking authorization to demolish the existing floodplain encroachments (flood damaged structures) and to re-grade the floodplain at the following location: 1714 River Drive, Danville, PA 17821-Danville Quadrangle, Lat.: 40° 56` 30.6" N, Long.: 76° 33` 0.6" W
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. 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 AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create 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 show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335
ESCGP-2 #ESG15-019-0041—Fleeger #2 Freshwater
Impoundment
Applicant R.E. Gas Development, LLC
Contact Michael Endler
Address 600 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 250
City Cranberry Township State PA Zip Code 16066
County Butler Township(s) Clay
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Muddy
Creek CWF, Muddy CreekEastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
ESCGP-2 # ESX12-081-0040(01)
Applicant Name Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC
Contact Person Rane Wilson
Address 33 W Third St, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cogan House
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Larrys
Creek (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Larrys Creek (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-15-0051
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Gibson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Butler
Creek (CWF-MF; UNT to Tunkhannock Creek
(CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-035-15-0003
Applicant Name Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC
Contact Person Rane Wilson
Address 33 W Third St, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Clinton
Township(s) Beech Creek
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Smoke-
house Run (HQ-CWF); Smokehouse Run (HQ-CWF);
Dishpan Hollow (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Smokehouse Run (HQ-CWF); Shoemaker
Branch (HQ-CWF); Tarkiln Branch (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX10-081-0113(01)
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Jason Shoemaker
Address 2100 Georgetown Dr, Suite 400
City, State, Zip Sewickley, PA 15143
County Lycoming
Township(s) McIntyre
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Red
Run (CWF); Lycoming Creek (EV)
Secondary—Red Run (CWF); Lycoming Creek (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-117-15-0018(01)
Applicant Name SWN Production Co LLC
Contact Person Jeff Whitehair
Address 917 SR 92 N
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Tioga
Township(s) Morris
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Custard Run
(EV); Long Run (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESX10-081-0011(01)
Applicant Name XTO Energy Inc
Contact Person Stacey Vehovic
Address 395 Airport Rd
City, State, Zip Indiana, PA 15701
County Lycoming
Township(s) Penn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Jakes Run
(CWF)
Secondary—Little Muncy Creek (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-105-15-0006
Applicant Name JKLM Energy LLC
Contact Person Dana Greathouse
Address 2200 Georgetown Dr, Suite 500
City, State, Zip Sewickley, PA 15143-8753
County Potter
Township(s) Sweden
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to North
Hollow (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—North Hollow (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX10-015-0039(01)
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Bradford
Township(s) Overton
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Mill-
stone Ck (HQ-MF)
Secondary—Millstone CreekESCGP-2 # ESG29-117-15-0029
Applicant Name SWN Production Co LLC
Contact Person Jeff Whitehair
Address 917 SR 92 North
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Tioga
Township(s) Morris
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Harrison Run
(EV), Long Run (EV)Southwest Region: Oil & Gas Program Mgr., 400 Waterfront Dr., Pittsburgh, PA
ESCGP-2 No: ESX15-059-0014
Applicant Name: Rice Drilling B LLC
Contact Person Joseph C Mallow
Address: 400 Woodcliff Drive
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Greene Township: Aleppo and Springhill
Receiving Stream (s) and Classifications: Harts Run, (2)
UNTs to Harts Run/Fish Creek; Other WWFESCGP-2 No.: ESX15-125-0016
Applicant Name: MarkWest Liberty Midstream &
Resources LLC
Contact Person: Rick Lowry
Address: 4600 J Barry Court Suite 500
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Washington Township(s): Smith & Hanover
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNTs to Harmon
Creek, UNTs to Raccoon Creek; Other WWF; Siltation-
ImpairedESCGP-2 No.: ESX10-005-0004 RENEWAL
Applicant Name: EXCO Resources (PA) LLC
Contact Person: Brian Rushe
Address: 260 Executive Drive Suite 100
City: Cranberry Township State: PA Zip Code: 16066
County: Armstrong Township(s): Rayburn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to
Cowanshannock Creek; Other WWFESCGP-2 No.: ESX15-125-0018
Applicant Name: Range Resources Appalachia LLC
Contact Person: Glenn D Truzzi
Address: 3000 Town Center Boulevard
City: Canonsburg State: PA Zip Code: 15317
County: Washington Township(s): Smith & Jefferson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: UNT to Harmon
Creek (WWF)/Raccoon Creek; Other WWF; Siltation-
ImpairedESCGP-2 No.: ESX15-059-0053
Applicant Name: Vantage Energy Appalachia II LLC
Contact Person: John J Moran
Address: 116 Inverness Drive East Suite 107
City: Englewood State: CO Zip Code: 80112
County Greene Township(s): Perry
Receiving Stream(s) and Classifications: Little Shannon
Run (CWF)/Dunkard Creek; Blacks Run (WWF)/
Dunkard Creek; Other CWF, WWF
SPECIAL NOTICES
Projects under the Environmental Good Samaritan Act; Environmental Good Samaritan Project Proposals Received Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
The Environmental Good Samaritan Act (27 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 8001—8114) provides certain protections and immunities from civil liability for landowners and persons who voluntarily undertake reclamation and abatement projects to address land and water adversely affected by mining or oil or gas extraction or exploration for natural resources and left in an unreclaimed condition or left discharging water pollution. In order for landowners and persons to qualify for immunity, the projects must be approved by the Department of Environmental Protection, Moshannon District Office, 186 Enterprise Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Attention: Watershed Manager.
The following project proposals have been received by the Department. A copy of the proposals is available for inspection at the office indicated. Written comments or objections may be submitted by any person or any office or head of any Federal, State, or local government agency or authority to the Department at the same address within 30 days of this publication. Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the proposal identification number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department of the basis of the comment or objection and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
EGS14001. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, 5705 Grant Creek, Missoula, MT 59808. A Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation grant project for site reclamation and an Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) treatment system at Contrary Run Surface Mine 7—8 site in the headwaters of Contrary Run, Snow Shoe Township, Centre County. Project includes elimination of 3,375 linear feet of abandoned highwall and 5.6 acres of abandoned pit, regrading and revegatation of 28.8 acres of mine spoil, restoring 950 linear feet of Contrary Run stream channel, and construction of a passive AMD treatment system to treat discharge from abandoned deep mine. Project proposal received: November 23, 2015.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 16-47. Filed for public inspection January 8, 2016, 9:00 a.m.]
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