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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 19-1587a

[49 Pa.B. 6388]
[Saturday, October 26, 2019]

[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.

30120701 and NPDES No. PA0236179. Cumberland Contura, LLC (158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To operate the Cumberland Mine Coal Refuse Disposal Area No. 3 in Whiteley Township, Greene County to operate a new coal refuse disposal and related NPDES permit. The original notice was published on September 20, 2014 and is being republished to provide notice that the application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Coal Refuse Disposal Support Acres Proposed 343.9, Coal Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed 204.6. Receiving Stream: Unknown Tributary to Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. The application was considered administratively complete on September 3, 2014. Application received: August 30, 2012.

30161301. The Marshall County Coal Company (46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950). To operate the Marshall County Mine in Aleppo Township, Greene County for a new coal mining activity permit, to allow Marshall County Mine to add underground acreage in Pennsylvania. Underground Acres Proposed: 836.60, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed: 836.60. No discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 4, 2019. Application received: September 24, 2019.

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

Permit No. 56813104 and NPDES No. PA0599115. PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 344.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to/and Tubs Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 3, 2019.

New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.

26-16-03 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278416. Fayette Coal & Coke, Inc. (195 Enterprise Lane, Connellsville, PA 15425). Application for commencement, operation and restoration for a Government Financed Construction Contract, located in Franklin Township, Fayette County, affecting 13.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Bolden Run and Bolden 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: September 30, 2019.

30100101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251950. Border Energy, LLC (966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541). Revision application to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 188.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Masontown Water Works, Carmichaels Municipal Authority, and Southwestern PA Water Authority are potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: October 10, 2019.

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

Permit No. 49080102R2. Luke Shingara Coal (297 East Ridge Road, Sunbury, PA 17801), renewal for reclamation activities only of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County affecting 19.0 acres, receiving stream: Zerbe Run. Application received: October 1, 2019.

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.

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

53140801 and NPDES PA0269603. Donald R. Reed (392 Ridge Road, Genesee, PA 16923). Renewal for an existing NPDES on a small noncoal surface mining site located in Genesee Township, Potter County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): West Branch Genesee River classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: September 25, 2019.

PAM215002. Michael R. Ackley, 323 Beechwood Lake Road, Westfield, PA 16950, coverage under General NPDES Permit For Stormwater Discharges Associated With Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) on Noncoal Permit No 59880301 located in Clymer Township, Tioga County. Receiving stream(s): Tributary to Mill Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: September 30, 2019.

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.

 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 limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.

 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 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. 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. PA0262544 (Mining Permit No. 05070101), J&J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501, revision of an NPDES permit for addition of an NPDES facility for passive treatment of a post-mining discharge in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, affecting 129.0 acres. Receiving streams: East Fork Brewster Hollow Run and unnamed tributary to/and Brewster Hollow Run, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Sixmile Run TMDL. Application received: August 26, 2019.

 The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to/and Brewster Hollow Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 (Sediment Pond 1) N
002 (Sediment Pond 2) N
003 (Sediment Pond 3) N
  004 (Treatment Facility 1) N
   008 (R-13 Treatment System)Y

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

Outfalls: 001, 002 & 003 (All Weather Conditions) 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) 2.1 4.2 5.2
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: 004 (All Weather Conditions) 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 0.75 0.75
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: 008 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7
Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 4.94 4.94 4.94
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 following outfall discharges to East Fork Brewster Hollow Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
007 (R-32 Passive Treatment System Outfall) N

 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:

Outfalls: 007 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7
Manganese (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75
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.

New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.

NPDES No. PA0250457 (Mining Permit No. 65020101), Steve Patterson Excavating, 170 Yasenosky Road, Smithfield, PA 15478, renewal NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Dunbar Township, Fayette County, affecting 75.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Gist Run, classified for the following use(s): TSF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: August 14, 2019.

 The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Gist Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type
01 N TFO
02 N TFO
03 N TFO
04 N SWO

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

Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 3.00 6.00 7.00
Manganese (mg/l) 2.00 4.00 5.00
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Total Cadmium (mg/l) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Phenols (mg/l) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
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. PA0599115 (Mining Permit No. 56813104), PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for a reclaimed surface coal operation treating post-mining discharges in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 344.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Tubs Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Buffalo Creek TMDL. Application received: October 3, 2019.

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

 The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Tubs Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 (Treatment System 1) N
002 (MD2 Treatment System Discharge) N
003 (MD6 Treatment System Discharge) N

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

Outfalls: 001, 002 and 003 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) 0.75 1.5 1.8
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0
pH variance requested as follows:
• pH not less than 6.0 standard units or greater than 9.0 standard units at all times for Outfall 002.
• Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87.102(c)(1), a variance for pH for Outfalls 001 and 003. pH must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times for Outfalls 001 and 003.

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

NPDES Permit No. PA0013722 on Surface Mining Permit No. 8074SM1. Glasgow, Inc., (P.O. Box 1089, Glenside, PA 19038), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an argillite quarry operation in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, affecting 63.5 acres. Receiving stream: Park Creek and Little Nescopeck Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 5, 2019.

 The following outfall discharges to Park Creek and Little Nescopeck Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type
001 No Groundwater/Pit Sump

 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Oil and Grease (mg/l) Monitor and Report
Average Daily 30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Discharge Average Maximum Maximum
Total Suspended Solids 0.15 MGD 35.0 70.0 90.0
0.30 MGD 17.0 35.0 45.0
0.385 MGD 14.0 27.0 35.0
0.55 MGD 10.0 19.0 24.0
1.0 MGD 5.0 11.0 13.0
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

NPDES Permit No. PA0226050 on Surface Mining Permit No. 64142801. Litts & Sons Stone Co., Inc. (19 Primrose Drive, Springbrook Township, PA 18444), new NPDES Permit for a bluestone quarry operation in Sterling Township, Wayne County, affecting 6.3 acres. Receiving stream: Butternut Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 26, 2019.

 Non-discharge BMP's shall be in effect.

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, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160.

E09-1035: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Blvd., King of Prussia, Richland Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is proposing to perform channel clearing to 6 inches above normal water level for 100 feet upstream and 100 feet downstream of the S.R. 4059 bridge over an unnamed tributary to Tohickon Creek (TSF/MF) in order to relieve flooding. This activity will result in a total of 200 linear feet (5,500 square feet) of permanent stream impact and all work is anticipated to be completed from the roadway. This project is located on E Cherry Road east N West End Boulevard in East Richland Township, Bucks County (USGS PA Milford Square; Quakertown Quadrangle—Latitude 40.480781 N, Longitude 75.374601 W).

E51-299: Philadelphia Department of Streets, 1401 J.F.K. Boulevard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

 To rehabilitate and maintain existing Island Avenue from the Elmwood Avenue to the Suffolk Avenue along the floodplain of the Cobbs Creek (WWF) associated with the Road improvements and to provide shared trail for pedestrians and cyclists.

 The site is located along Island Avenue from the Elmwood Avenue to the Suffolk Avenue (Philadelphia, PA-NJ, USGS Quadrangle, Latitude 39.901328; Longitude -75.239392) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

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

E3902219-005. Whitehall Township, 3219 MacAuthor Road, Whitehall, PA 18052, in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

 To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Whitehall Township Municipal Complex Project:

 1. A fill within the floodway of a UNT to Coplay Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of the milling and overlaying of a 25-ft wide, 80-ft long portion of an existing asphalt access road.

 2. A fill within the floodway and floodplain of a UNT to Coplay Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 900 ft2 portion of a proposed Police Station building.

 3. A fill within the floodway of a UNT to Coplay Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 240 ft2 portion of a proposed Police Station building.

 4. A fill within the floodway of a UNT to Coplay Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 1,500 ft2 portion of a proposed 8-space asphalt parking lot and associated grading.

 The project is located directly southeast of the intersection of MacArthur Road and Municipal Drive (Cementon, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 39` 22" Longitude: -75° 30` 18") in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.

E6402219-002. Donald Henderson & Louis Bellucci, 45 Beaver Brook Road, Lakeville, PA 18428, in Paupack Township, Wayne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

 To construct and maintain a 8.75-foot × 2.5-foot, aluminum box culvert crossing of a UNT to Purdy Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) The project is located between Beaver Brook Road and Daniels Road, just north of Locklin Pond (Lakeville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 27` 12" Longitude: -75° 16` 59") in Paupack Township, Wayne County.

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

E2103219-002: Mr. William C. Brigel, Ridgewall, LLC, 227 Granite Run Drive, Suite 100, Lancaster, PA in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.

 To relocate approximately 839 linear feet of Trindle Spring Run (CWF, MF) for the purpose of widening and re-aligning Woods Drive. The proposed stream re-location is to improve an existing intersection with significant safety and traffic issues. The project property is located at 33 Woods Drive in Silver Spring Township (Lat: 40° 14` 2.32" N, Long: 77° 0` 42.95" W) and is approximately 40.47 acres in size. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.

Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.

E1904119-005. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Ave, Montoursville, PA 17754. SR 0487, Section 0100, SR 0011, Section 114 Roadway Reconstruction Project in the Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bloomsburg, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 00` 03"; Longitude -76° 26` 50").

 PA DOT Engineering District 3-0 proposes a project which consists of milling, paving, and full depth reconstruction of SR 0011 and SR 0487 in the Town of Bloomsburg, to replace existing sub-standard conditions and improve safety of the traveling public. The project will result in 5,464 cubic yards of cut and 372 cubic yards of fill in the floodplain. The project lies within the Kinney Run and Susquehanna River watersheds. The project will not impact any jurisdictional wetlands. Kinney Run is classified as a Cold Water Fishery and the Susquehanna River is classified as a Warm Water Fishery by Title 25, Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards.

Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

E2506219-004, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp, 1100 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. NFG New Road Distribution Extension, in Summit Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Erie South, PA Quadrangle N 42.015695; W: -80.062898).

 NFG proposes to install a new 2-inch natural gas distribution pipeline via horizontal directional drilling beneath 3 Palustrine Emergent Wetlands and 1 UNT to Elk Creek (CWF, MF). The project will permanently impact 0.011 acre of wetland and 8 linear feet of stream channel

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

E5829-147: Rush Township, Susquehanna County; Repsol Oil and Gas USA; 337 Daniel Zenker Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845; ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 18,155 square feet (0.42 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 35", Longitude: -76° 06` 49"),

 2) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 732 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 33", Longitude: -76° 06` 49"),

 3) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 101 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 33", Longitude: -76° 06` 49"),

 4) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,880 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 32", Longitude: -76° 06` 50"),

 5) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 161 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 31", Longitude: -76° 06` 50"),

 6) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 6,202 square feet (0.14 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 30", Longitude: -76° 06` 51"),

 7) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 13,015 square feet (0.30 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 27", Longitude: -76° 06` 54"),

 8) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 70 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to North Branch Wyalusing Creek (CWF, MF) and its floodway (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 26", Longitude: -76° 06` 55"),

 9) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,388 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 21", Longitude: -76° 07` 05"),

 10) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 3,790 square feet (0.09 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 19", Longitude: -76° 07` 20"),

 11) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,937 square feet (0.04 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 18", Longitude: -76° 07` 21"),

 12) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 314 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 13", Longitude: -76° 07` 22"),

 13) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 8,988 square feet (0.21 acre) of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 12", Longitude: -76° 07` 21"),

 14) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Wyalusing Creek (WWF, MF) and its floodway (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 11", Longitude: -76° 07` 21"),

 15) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,894 square feet (0.04 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 11", Longitude: -76° 07` 21"),

 16) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,511 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 04", Longitude: -76° 07` 26"),

 17) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,188 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 03", Longitude: -76° 07` 26"),

 18) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 70 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Wyalusing Creek (WWF, MF) and its floodway (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 47` 59", Longitude: -76° 07` 29"),

 19) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 70 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Wyalusing Creek (WWF, MF) and its floodway (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 47` 59", Longitude: -76° 07` 29"),

 20) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 19,582 square feet (0.45 acre) of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 47` 58", Longitude: -76° 07` 31"),

 21) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, an 8-inch potable water pipeline, and a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 90 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Wyalusing Creek (WWF, MF) and its floodway (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 47` 57", Longitude: -76° 07` 33").

 The Warner to Bennett Pipeline project consists of constructing approximately 1.39 mile of 12-inch steel natural gas pipeline and an 8-inch potable water line located in Rush Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 350 lineal feet of stream impacts, 71,118 square feet (1.63 acre) of temporary palustrine emergent (PEM) wetlands, and 9,720 square feet (0.22 acre) of permanent palustrine forested (PFO) wetlands to provide safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.

E5729-095: Chief Oil and Gas, LLC, 1720 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754, Elkland and Fox Township, Sullivan County, USACE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 426 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.55917°, -76.67694°);

 2. a timber mat bridge impacting 29 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV, MF) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.55944°, -76.67694°);

 3. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 62 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV, MF) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.55944°, -76.67667°);

 4. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 94 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV, MF) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.55944°, -76.67639°);

 5. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 99 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.55944°, -76.67639°);

 6. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 4 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.56667°, -76.67778°);

 7. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 4 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.56722°, -76.67889°);

 8. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 12 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.56806°, -76.68056°);

 9. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 474 square feet of floodway to an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.56806°, -76.68056°);

 10. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 6 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.56944°, -76.68278°);

 11. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 805 square feet of floodway to an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.57361°, -76.68361°);

 12. a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 4 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.57361°, -76.68361°);

 The project will result in approximately 215 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 525 square feet (0.01 acre) of temporary PEM impacts for the purpose of installing temporary waterlines for Marcellus Shale gas development in Elkland and Fox Township, Sullivan County. This project is associated with permit application number E0829-124.

E0829-124: Chief Oil and Gas, LLC, 1720 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754, Overton Township, Bradford County, USACE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1. A 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 5 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.58028°, -76.67056°).

 2. A 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 4 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41.58750°, -76.66556°).

 The project will result in approximately 4 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 5 square feet of temporary PEM impacts for the purpose of installing temporary waterlines for Marcellus Shale gas development in Overton Township, Bradford County. This project is associated with permit application number E5729-095.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

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

EA0829-001: Ridgebury Township, Bradford County; Chief Oil & Gas, LLC; 1720 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754; ACOE Baltimore District.

 The removal of a well pad impacting 0.07 of isolated palustrine emergent wetlands through fill removal (Bentley Creek PA NE Quadrangle, 41.99441 N, 76.65092 W). The impacts are the result of fill deposition within the subject wetlands during initial site construction in Ridgebury Township, Bradford County.

DAM SAFETY

Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460.

D11-121. Glendale Yearound Corporation, 110 Troxell Springs Road, P.O. Box 89, Flinton, PA 16640. To modify, operate, and maintain Dutch Run Dam across Dutch Run (CWF) the purpose of providing repairs to bring the dam into compliance and reduce the hazard classification in accordance with Department regulations (Coalport, PA Quadrangle N: 14.6 inches; W: 7.5 inches) in White Township, Cambria County.

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