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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 04-295b

[34 Pa.B. 953]

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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

   Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1--1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301--3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51--30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to 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 of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of an application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before an application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.

   Written comments, objections or requests for informal conferences on applications 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 district mining office indicated before an 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.

   Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations as identified in this notice for the respective coal and noncoal applications. In addition, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies who have requested review of NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on the requirements.

   Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the 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. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of 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 wishes to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

   Coal Applications Received

   Effluent Limits--The following coal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:


30-DayDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverageMaximumMaximum
Iron (total)3.0 mg/l6.0 mg/l7.0 mg/l
Manganese (total)2.0 mg/l4.0 mg/l5.0 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 applied to: (1) 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 and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and (2) drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.

   California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.

   56841606. NPDES Permit No. PA0110507, Brothersvalley Coal Sales, Inc. (3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563), to transfer the permit for the Scurfield Coal Preparation Plant in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit from Scurfield Coal, Inc. and revise the permit to delete 1.9 reclaimed acres. No additional discharges. Application received December 9, 2003.

   33971301. NPDES Permit No. PA0215031, AMFIRE Mining Company, Inc. (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650), to transfer the permit the Dora No. 8 Mine in Perry Township, Jefferson County and North Mahoning Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit from Mears Enterprises, Inc. No additional discharges. Application received January 5, 2004.

   32840701. NPDES Permit No. PA0092193, Tanoma Coal Company (600 Rayne Run Road, Marion Center, PA 15759), to revise the permit for the Tanoma Refuse Area No. 2 in Rayne Township, Indiana County, to transfer support area acres and an NPDES outfall point from the Tanoma Mine Underground Permit. CRDP Support Acres Proposed 9.7. Receiving streams: Rayne Run (CWF). Application received January 6, 2004.

   56971301. NPDES Permit No. PA0214973, GM&S Coal Corporation (P. O. Box 99, Boswell, PA 15531), to revise the permit for the Geronimo Mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, to add permit and subsidence control plan acres. Underground Acres Proposed 41.80, SCP Acres Proposed 41.80. No additional discharges. Application received January 22, 2004.

   Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   16920107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0211435. RFI Energy, Inc. (555 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface strip and tipple refuse disposal and beneficial use of coal ash operation in Perry and Licking Townships, Clarion County, affecting 547 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Cherry Run (CWF). There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Transfer from C & K Coal Company. Application received January 13, 2004.

   16040101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242489. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface strip operation in Limestone Township, Clarion County, affecting 29.5 acres. Receiving streams: two unnamed tributaries to Pine Creek and Piney Creek (CWF). There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 5, 2004.

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

   56890108 and NPDES Permit No. PA0598488. Godin Brothers, Inc. (136 Godin Drive, Boswell, PA 15531), permit renewal reclamation only in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 71.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek and unnamed tributary to Hoffman Run (CWF). The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Quemahoning surface water withdrawal. Application received January 29, 2004.

   56733072 and NPDES Permit No. PA0608521. Scurfield Coal, Inc. (228 Main Street, Berlin, PA 15530), permit renewal reclamation only in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 170.76 acres. Receiving streams: Seese Run (CWF) and unnamed tributary to Paint Creek (TSF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received January 27, 2004.

   11823011 and NPDES Permit No. PA0607614. L & J Energy Company, Inc. (P. O. Box I, Grampian, PA 16838), permit renewal reclamation only in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, affecting 75 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Susquehanna River (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received January 26, 2004.

   Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.

   63-03-01 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250546. Robinson Coal Company (200 Neville Road, Neville Island, PA 15225). Application for a government financed construction contract in Robinson Township, Washington County, affecting 27 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Robinson Run (WWF). There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles from the point of discharge. GFCC application received January 28, 2004.

   04-03-01 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250538. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Application for a government financed construction contract in South Beaver Township, Beaver County, affecting 17.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Brush Run (WWF). There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles from the point of discharge. GFCC application received January 28, 2004.

   03990103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202517. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal application for reclamation only of an existing bituminous surface mine in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County, affecting 59.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Cowanshannock Creek (WWF). The first potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge is Cowanshannock Township Municipal Authority. Renewal application received February 5, 2004.

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

   17040101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0243680. Ferlicth Construction Co., Inc. (R. R. 1, Box 325, Houtzdale, PA 16651). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine permit in Bigler Township, Clearfield County, affecting 61.5 acres. Receiving streams: Japling Run (CWF). The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is: None. Application received January 21, 2004.

   Coal Applications Withdrawn

   Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.

   54030104. RSK Mines (2203 Sunbury Road, Ashland, PA 17921), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite surface mine operation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 1234.4 acres. Receiving streams: Good Spring, Wiconisco and East Branch Rausch Creeks. Application received October 3, 2003. Application withdrawn: February 2, 2004.

Noncoal Applications Received

   Effluent Limits--The following noncoal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:

30-DayDailyInstantaneous
Parameter AverageMaximumMaximum
Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

   A settleable solids instantaneous maximum of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.

   Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.

   09890303T and NPDES Permit No. PA0594661. Naceville Materials (1371 West Street Road, P. O. Box 161, Warminster, PA 18974-3135), transfer of an existing quarry operation from Miller & Sons Paving, Inc. in Plumstead Township, Bucks County, affecting 155.57 acres. Receiving streams: North Branch Neshaminy Creek. Application received January 27, 2004.

   Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.

   3779103. Cemex, Inc. (840 Gessner, Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77024). Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA 0109258, Shenango and Taylor Townships, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: McKee Run; Beaver River; and unnamed tributaries to McKee Run and Beaver River (WWF). The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point if discharge is Taylor Township Lawrence County Municipal Authority. NPDES Renewal application received February 3, 2004.

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 of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 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 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit, Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice, as well as questions, to the regional office noted before the 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. Individuals 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 each working day at the regional office noted before the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend a 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 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   E35-368. Pedmar, Inc., 233 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 in Abington Township, Lackawanna County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To construct and maintain a residential building having a 52-foot span and a 3-foot underclearance over a tributary to Ackley Creek (CWF). The project is at the southeast corner of North Abington Road (SR 0407) and Long View Terrace (Dalton, PA Quadrangle N:  2.5 inches; W:  10.4 inches).

   E52-194. John E. and Cheryl L. Crozier, P. O. Box 546, Birdsboro, PA 19508 in Delaware Township, Pike County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

   To construct and maintain a single-span bridge, having a span of approximately 28 feet and an underclearance of approximately 3 feet, across Adams Creek (HQ-CWF), for the purpose of providing access to a single private residence. The project is the east side of Spencer Road (T-335) approximately 1.3 miles northwest of the intersection of T-335 and SR 2001 (Milford Road) (Edgemere, PA Quadrangle N:  4.2 inches; W:  4.0 inches).

   E35-369. JSB Enterprises, R. R. 7, Box 7260, Moscow, PA 18444-8709 in Springbrook Township, Lackawanna County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

   To maintain a 24-foot by 190-foot long road crossing through 0.10 acre of EV wetland within the Rattle Snake Creek watershed and to maintain a road crossing consisting of a 35-foot long by 24-inch diameter culvert in a tributary to Rattlesnake Creek (HQ-CWF), for the purpose of providing access to a residential subdivision. The project is on the east side of Maple Lake Road approximately 0.2 mile north of Route 690 (Moscow, PA Quadrangle N:  14.0 inches; W:  10.5 inches).

   E52-193. Martha Lorin, 144 Sawkill Avenue, Milford, PA 18337-1111 in Milford Borough, Pike County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

   To modify and maintain an existing two-story residence along a left bank within the floodway of Sawkill Creek (EV), with work consisting of a 600 square foot addition on the western side of the existing structure. The project is at 144 Sawkill Avenue (Milford, PA-NJ Quadrangle N:  13.3 inches; W:  8.1 inches).

   E39-405. City of Allentown, Bureau of Parks, 2700 Parkway Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18104-5399 in City of Allentown, Lehigh County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

   To construct and maintain Phase II of a stream restoration project in a 4,135-foot reach of Little Cedar Creek (HQ-CWF). The project is known as the Allentown Municipal Golf Course Little Cedar Creek Rehabilitation Project. Phase II of the multiphase project includes: (1) restoration of 1,080 LF of Little Cedar Creek with work consisting of reshaping portions of the channel and stabilizing the banks with a combination of soil reinforcement matting, a cellular soil confinement system, rock armor, J-hooks and vegetation; (2) removing the existing structure known as bridge no. 1 and constructing and maintaining a golf cart bridge having a span of 32 feet and underclearance of 6.6 feet; (3) modifying and maintaining a 3-foot by 2-foot elliptical reinforced concrete pipe with work consisting of removing a section of pipe and constructing a flared end section and rip-rap apron. Phase II begins approximately 450 feet downstream of Little Cedar Creek's intersection with Springhouse Road (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle N:  18.3 inches; W:  6.3 inches extending 0.2 mile downstream, Allentown West, PA Quadrangle N:  18.4 inches; W:  5.8 inches).

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   E67-760: Chanceford Township, 51 Muddy Creek Forks Road, P. O. Box 115, Brogue, PA 17309 in Chanceford Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To remove two temporary pipe culverts authorized by EP-67-03-112 and then construct and maintain three 6-foot by 14-foot concrete box culverts in an unnamed tributary to the North Branch of Muddy Creek (CWF) along Duff Hollow Road (T-666). Culverts 1 and 2 are on the (Airville, PA Quadrangle N:  17.2 inches; W:  17.1 inches and N:  16.5 inches; W:  17.4 inches), respectively. Culvert 3 is on the (Stewartstown, PA Quadrangle N:  15.6 inches; W:  0.3 inch) in Chanceford Township, York County.

   E67-758: Department of Transportation, District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Chanceford Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To remove the existing three-span bridge and then to construct and maintain: (1) a single span bridge with a clear span of 58 feet on a 70 degree skew with a minimum underclearance of 7.48 feet across Otter Creek (CWF); (2) regrade and provide revetment for a length of 125 feet at the channel of an unnamed tributary to Otter Creek; (3) relocate a 100-foot long channel of the same unnamed tributary; (4) a 68-inch by 43-inch reinforced concrete squash pipe at the relocated channel; and (5) stream bank protection at the left bank of Otter Creek. All works are for the improvement of the alignment of SR 2041, Section 001, Segment 0080, Offset 1896 about 1.2 miles southwest of the Village of Shenks Ferry (Safe Harbor, PA Quadrangle N:  3.31 inches; W:  4.72 inches) in Chanceford Township, York County.

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

   E02-1111-A1. Plum Borough Municipal Authority, 4555 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239-1197. Holiday Park Sewage Treatment Plant culvert in Plum Borough, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Murrysville, PA Quadrangle N:  13.3 inches; W:  12.3 inches) (Latitude: 40° 26` 54"--Longitude: 79° 42` 48"). The applicant proposes to amend Permit E02-1111 which authorized the construction and maintenance of a sewage detention facility and related 120-foot concrete retaining wall in the floodplain of and on the left bank of Abers Creek. This amendment will authorize the construction and maintenance of a 40-foot by 10-foot concrete box culvert approximately 14 feet wide in Abers Creek, to construct and maintain a wall approximately 46 feet long on the left bank side, to construct and maintain a SBR tank facility along with its associate fill in the left bank floodplain of Abers Creek. The proposed work is part of the Holiday Park Sewage Treatment Plant Renovation on the west side of New Texas Road approximately 1,200 feet south of its intersection with SR 286.

   E02-1448. Maronda Homes, Inc., 202 Park West Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275. Kennedy Highlands wetland fill in Kennedy Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N:  16.2 inches; W:  14.1 inches) (Latitude: 40° 27` 50"--Longitude: 80° 6` 50"). The applicant proposes to place and maintain fill in four wetlands; wetland A, 0.001 acre; wetland D, 0.064 acre; wetland E, 0.048 acre and wetland F, 0.026 acre for a total impact .14 acre (PEM) and to construct and maintain a utility line crossing across a wetland. The encroachments are part of a proposed townhouse development to be known as Kennedy Highlands Plan of Lots. To compensate for the wetland impacts the applicant proposes to construct 0.17 acre of replacement wetlands. The applicant also proposes to impact approximately 400 feet of a tributary to Moon Run, which meets the Department waiver 105.12(a)(2). They also propose to construct and maintain approximately 400 feet of native material bank revetment on the same stream channel to compensate for stream impacts. The project is on the northwest side of McKees Rocks/Steubenville Pike Road. The total wetland impacts will be .14 acre and the total stream impact will be 400 feet.

   E02-1450. Allegheny County Department of Public Works, 501 County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Campbells Run Road stream realignment in the Borough of Carnegie and Robinson Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N:  7.3 inches; W:  13.4 inches) (Latitude: 40° 24` 55"--Longitude 80° 5` 55"). The applicant proposes to relocate and maintain approximately 241 feet of Campbells Run (WWF) within a new 15-foot wide channel and 8-foot wide low flow channel, to construct and maintain extensions two stormwater outfalls to the same stream and to construct and maintain a temporary stream crossing in the same stream. The purpose of the project is to stabilize Campbells Run Road. The project is along the east side of Campbells Run Road approximately 3,000 feet south of where it goes under the Parkway (SR 279). The total proposed stream impact is 241 feet of stream channel relocation to Campbells Run.

   E02-1451. Allegheny County Airport Authority, 1000 Airport Boulevard, Suite 400, P. O. Box 12370, Pittsburgh, PA 15231-0370. Clinton Road, Site 12 wetland fill in Findlay Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Clinton, PA Quadrangle: N:  22.2 inches; W:  5.1 inches) (Latitude: 40° 29` 50"--Longitude: 80° 17` 12"). The applicant proposes to place and maintain fill in 0.37 acre of wetlands (PE) to develop 1.69 million square feet of warehouse/distribution of flex warehouse space. The project is on the west side of Clinton Road approximately 3,000 feet north of its intersection with SR 60. To mitigate for the wetland impact the applicant proposes to construct 0.37 acre of replacement wetlands. The applicant also proposes to impact approximately 225 feet of a tributary to Raredon Run (WW) which meets the Department waiver 105.12(a)(2). The total project impacts are 0.37 acre of wetlands and 225 feet of stream channel.

   E26-315. Perry Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 183, Star Junction, PA 15483. Perry Township Municipal Authority Sewage Treatment Plant forcemain and floodplain fill in Perry Township, Fayette County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Fayette City, PA Quadrangle N:  22.2 inches; W:  0.6 inch) (Latitude: 40° 7` 20"-- Longitude: 79° 45` 15"). The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a 6-inch forcemain across and under the bed of the Youghiogheny River (WWF) in to the Town of Banning as part of the construction of a sewage treatment plant. The project includes placement of approximately 100 linear feet of fill for construction of a building in the floodway of Browneller Run (WWF) at the confluence of the stream with the Youghiogheny River (WWF).

   E65-837. Pentex Energy, Inc., 395 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701. Shrum No. 1 Well Access Road in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Mammoth, PA Quadrangle N:  19.67 inches; W:  2.51 inches) (Latitude: 40° 13` 6"--Longitude: 79° 23` 35"). The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a low flow pipe crossing consisting of four 24-inch diameter pipes in an unnamed tributary to Ninemile Run (WWF) and two 42-inch pipe in the back channel of the stream on a proposed access road from T-583 to a gas well site. The project includes construction of a gas line over the proposed gas culverts. The project is approximately 3,500 feet south of SR 982.

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   E20-532, Athens Township Supervisors, 35726 Centerville Road, Centerville, PA 16404-3416. T-765 (Dobbs Road) Bridge Maintenance in Athens Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Millers Station, PA Quadrangle N:  3.0 inches; W:  2.3 inches).

   The applicant proposes to maintain a single span steel I-beam bridge having a clear span of 35.4 feet and a minimum underclearance of 5.16 feet on a 90 skew across Federal Run on T-765 (Dobbs Road) approximately 0.6 mile west of the intersection of T-765 (Dobbs Road) and SR 1037. The project includes concrete underpinning of the left abutment and wingwall and riprap protection of the abutments. Federal Run is a perennial stream classified as a HQ CWF. The project proposes to directly impact approximately 35 linear feet of stream.

   E25-683, Waterford Borough Municipal Authority, Waterford, PA 16441. Waterford Municipal Authority WWTP--Man Pump Station Upgrade in Waterford Borough, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Waterford, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 56` 20"; Longitude: 79° 58` 52").

   To place and maintain fill material having dimensions 30 feet by 35 feet averaging 3.6 feet deep (approximately 140 cubic yards) at the Waterford Borough Municipal Authority pump station along SR 19/97 just north of the Waterford Township Boundary and within the floodplain of LeBoeuf Creek (TSF) to facilitate the placement of a backup generator with appurtenances as part of the pump station upgrade.


ACTIONS

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage under general permits. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 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.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal wastes; discharges to groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

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

   Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.

   For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals 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.


I.  NPDES Renewal Permit Actions

   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

NPDES Permit
No. (Type)
Facility Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0027201
Industrial Waste
Renewal
PPL Holtwood, LLC
Two North Ninth Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Palmyra Township
Pike County
Lackawanna River
01B
Y

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

NPDES Permit
No. (Type)
Facility Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0217905
Industrial Waste
Municipal Authority of the Borough of Oakmont
P. O. Box 73
721 Allegheny Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
Allegheny County
Oakmont Borough
Falling Spring Run (Outfall 001), Allegheny River (Outfalls 002 and 003) and Outfalls 004--009 Y

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

NPDES Permit
No. (Type)
Facility Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0222551 Tannery Road Subdivision
Woodbury Development Inc.
4720 Wattsburg Road
Erie, PA 16504
Fairview Township
Erie County
Unnamed tributary to Brandy Run 15-BR Y
PA0222542 Faith Independent Baptist Church
P. O. Box 863
Meadville, PA 16335
Hayfield Township
Crawford County
Unnamed tributary to Cussewago Creek
16-D
Y
PA0222623 CSX Transportation, Inc.
500 Water Street (J275)
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Taylor Township
Lawrence County
Shenango River
20-A
Y
PA0222585 Brokenstraw Valley Area Authority
R. R. 2, Box 284
Youngsville, PA 16371-0284
Pleasant Township
Warren County
Allegheny River
16-B
Y

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

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0088790, Industrial Waste, The York Water Company, Susquehanna River Diversion, 130 East Market Street, P. O. Box 15089, York, PA 17405-7089. This proposed facility is in York Township, York County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to East Branch Codorus Creek in Watershed 7-H.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0088064, CAFO, Country View Family Farms, Perry Meadows Farm, 436 South Angle Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552. This proposed facility is in Jackson Township, Perry County.

   Description of Size and Scope of Proposed Operation/Activity: Authorization to discharge to UNT to Southern Branch of Sherman Creek.

   Northwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0005061, Industrial Waste, Amendment No. 3, Orion Power Midwest--New Castle Power Plant, 2189 SR 168 South, P. O. Box 325, West Pittsburgh, PA 16160-0325. This proposed facility is in Taylor Township, Lawrence County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This facility is authorized to discharge to Beaver Run and McKee Run.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0239330, Sewage, Coventina Day Spa, Inc., 10746 Route 19, Waterford, PA 16441. This proposed facility is in Waterford Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This facility is authorized to discharge to an unnamed tributary to LeBoeuf Creek.


III.  WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)

   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   WQM Permit No. 6403403, Sewerage, Camp Towanda, Inc., 4 York Court, New York, NY 10956. This proposed facility is in Lebanon Township, Wayne County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Issuance of Water Quality Management Permit.

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   WQM Permit No. 2504401, Sewerage, Coventina Day Spa, Inc., 10746 Route 19, Waterford, PA 16441. This proposed facility is in Waterford Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a small flow treatment facility to replace a malfunctioning system that serves an existing spa, hair and personal care business.


IV.  NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions


V.  NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name and
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
Department Protocol
(Y/N)
PAG133551 East Hanover Township
8848 Jonestown Road
Grantville, PA 17028
Dauphin East Hanover Township Manada Creek
WWF
Tributary to Manada Creek
WWF
Y
PAG133694 Strasburg Township
400 Bunker Hill Rd.
Strasburg, PA 17579
Lancaster Strasburg Township Pequea Creek and tributary to Pequea Creek
WWF
Walnut Run
WWF
Little Beaver Creek
TSF
Big Beaver Creek and Calamus Run
TSF
Y
PAG133646 Rye Township
1775 New Valley Rd.
Marysville, PA 17053-9419
Perry Rye Township Fishing Creek
CWF
Tributary to Fishing Creek
CWF
PAG133604 Newry Borough
P. O. Box 245
Newly, PA 16665
Blair Newry Borough
Poplar Run
CWF
Tributary to Poplar Run
CWF
Y
PAG133665 Goldsboro Borough
P. O. Box 14
Etters, PA 17319
York Goldsboro Borough Susquehanna River
WWF
Fishing Creek
TSF
Y
PAG133578 Mount Joy Township
159 Merts Dr.
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Lancaster Mount Joy Township Little Chickies Creek
TSF
Y
PAG133624 Lewisberry Borough
P. O. Box 172
Lewisberry, PA 17339
York Lewisberry Borough Bennett Run
WWF
Y
PAG133690 Marysville Borough
Perry Marysville Borough Fishing Creek
CWF
Tributary to Fishing Creek
CWF
Susquehanna River
WWF
Y

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

   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name and
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI024803033 Ashley Development Corp.
559 Main St., Suite 300
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Northampton Lower Nazareth Township East Branch Monocacy Creek
HQ-CWF
PAI024803039 Cherry Lane Commercial Center, LLC
559 Main St., Suite 300
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Northampton City of Bethlehem Saucon Creek
HQ-CWF

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   Blair County Conservation District:  1407 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, (814) 696-0877, Ext. 5.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name and
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI030704001 Kenneth Burket
130 Lakeview Drive
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Blair Frankstown Township UNT Canoe Creek
HQ-CWF

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

   Allegheny County Conservation District:  Lexington Technology Park, Building 1, Suite 102, 400 North Lexington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, (412) 241-7645.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name and
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI050203001 Chapel Harbor at the Water
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Allegheny O'Hara Township Allegheny River
WWF
Squaw Run
HQ

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

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


List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types

PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges from Stripper Oil Well Facilities
PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAR)
PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Industrial Activities
PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges from Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plants
PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges from Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems
PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges from Combined Sewer Systems
PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application
PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Nonexceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site
PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage
PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest or a Land Reclamation Site
PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage
PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines
PAG-11 (To Be Announced)
PAG-12 CAFOs
PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from MS4

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