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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 (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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and the NPDES permit application. Mining activity permits issued in response to the applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality 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).
Coal Permits Actions
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
Permit Number 03991301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235407, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to revise the permit for the Logansport Mine in Bethel Township, Armstrong County and related NPDES permit to construct coal storage yard and rail load-out facility. Receiving stream, UNT ''A'' to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received January 9, 2006. Permit issued January 24, 2008.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
03070102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251151. State Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit issued for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface/auger mining site located in Washington Township, Armstrong County, affecting 413.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs of Limestone Run to Allegheny River. Application received May 15, 2007. Permit issued January 23, 2008.
65980105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202363. Gary Gioia Coal Company (319 Karen Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037). Permit renewal issued for continued operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mining site located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 28.8 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to the Monongahela River. Application received June 26, 2007. Renewal permit issued January 25, 2008.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
43910102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0208311. Ambrosia Coal & Construction Company (P. O. Box 442, Edinburg, PA 16116) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and auger operation in Mill Creek Township, Mercer County affecting 350.0 acres. Receiving streams: Three UNTs to Little Sandy Creek. Application received February 5, 2007. Permit issued January 23, 2008.
37870102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0107948. Ambrosia Coal & Construction Company (P. O. Box 442, Edinburg, PA 16116) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip and clay removal operation in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County affecting 46.0 acres. This renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving streams: UNT to Beaver River. Application received June 21, 2007. Permit issued January 23, 2008.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
54010201R. WPS Westwood Generation, LLC, (1716 Lawrence Drive, DePere, WI 54115), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Hegins and Frailey Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 73.6 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received January 18, 2008.
Noncoal Permits Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
Permit No. 28900301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595861. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202-9655, renewal of NPDES Permit, Greene Township, Franklin County. Receiving streams: Mountain Run classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 26, 2007. Permit Issued January 22, 2008.
Permit No. 7575SM1 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594296, Hempt Brothers, Inc., 205 Creek Road, P. O. Box 278, Camp Hill, PA 17001-0278, renewal of NPDES Permit, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Receiving stream: UNT Hogestown Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Company West--Conodoguinet Creek. NPDES renewal application received August 27, 2007. Permit issued January 23, 2008.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
64070823. Como Construction Co., (P. O. Box 35, Lake Como, PA 18437-0035), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Preston Township, Wayne County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 1, 2007. Permit issued January 23, 2008.
64070824. David Barnes, (12999 State Highway 8, Masonville, New York 13804), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Scott Township, Wayne County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 9, 2007. Permit issued January 23, 2008.
58070862. Norman N. Norton, (R. R. 2, Box 135C, New Milford, PA 18834), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Harford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received October 23, 2007. Permit issued January 23, 2008.
58070866. Larry Donald Rood, (P. O. Box 53, Gibson, PA 18820), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susque- hanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received November 2, 2007. Permit issued January 24, 2008.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 (43 P. S. §§ 151--161); and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124 (relating to blasting activity permits). 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 Actions
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
21084101. J. Roys, Inc., P. O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507-0125, blasting activity permit issued for commercial development in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Blasting activity permit end date is January 15, 2008. Permit issued January 18, 2008.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
06084102. Austin Powder Company, (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Reading Hospital Post Acute Care Facility in Spring and Heidelberg Townships and Denver Borough, Berks County with an expiration date of January 11, 2009. Permit issued January 22, 2008.
45084101. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Winona Lakes in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of February 28, 2009. Permit issued January 22, 2008.
52084101. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Pocono Mt. Lake Estates in Lackawaxen and Lehman Townships, Pike County with an expiration date of January 31, 2009. Permit issued January 22, 2008.
52084102. Holbert Explosives, Inc., (237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), construction blasting for a driveway on Old Milford Road in Lehman Township, Pike County with an expiration date of January 1, 2009. Permit issued January 22, 2008.
67084101. M & J Explosives, Inc., (P. O. Box 608, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Martin Metals Shop in Washington Township, York County with an expiration date of January 31, 2009. Permit issued January 22, 2008.
15084101. Austin Powder Company, (25800 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122), construction blasting for Uptown Worthington Project in East Whiteland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of January 25, 2009. Permit issued January 24, 2008.
36084111. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting for Bent Creek Development in East Hempfield and Manheim Townships, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 31, 2009. Permit issued January 24, 2008.
36084112. Gerlach's Drilling & Blasting, (172 Bender Mill Road, Lancaster, PA 17603), construction blasting for Metzler Farm in Conestoga Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of January 31, 2009. Permit issued January 24, 2008.
40084101. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Fairmount Township shale pit in Fairmount Township, Luzerne County with an expiration date of January 31, 2009. Permit issued January 24, 2008.
40084102. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Eagle Rock Resort in Black Creek, Hazle and North Union Townships, Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties with an expiration date of January 31, 2009. Permit issued January 24, 2008.
46084102. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for The Village at Valley Forge in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of June 30, 2009. Permit issued January 24, 2008.
45084102. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Smithfield Township Facility on Red Fox Road in Smithfield Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of January 22, 2008. Permit issued January 25, 2008.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (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 the applicable provisions of 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, 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 should 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.
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 (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
E15-721. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1525, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the proposed SR 1012, Section C01--Gulph Road Bridge Replacement over Trout Creek, which will impact a total of 275 linear feet of stream channel. The site is located along Gulph Road just northwest of the intersection of Richards and Gulph Roads.
Work will consist of:
1. Removal of an existing deteriorated stone arch bridge, spanning 28 linear feet and having a minimum clearance of 8.38 feet, over Trout Creek (WWF) and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete box beam bridge, having a total width of approximately 32.50 feet and a span of 68.5 feet having a minimum clearance of 8.17 feet, at the same location and approximately the same horizontal alignment (Valley Forge, PA Quadrangle N: 16.7 inches; W: 6.6 inches).
2. Streambank stabilization approximately 100 linear feet, both upstream and downstream of the proposed bridge replacement, both sides of stream channel (Valley Forge, PA Quadrangle N: 16.7 inches; W: 6.6 inches).
3. Installation of two rock vane weirs in the stream channel (Valley Forge, PA Quadrangle N: 16.7 inches; W: 6.6 inches).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. 1341(a)).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
E01-265: DRAMKA, Inc., 1 Barnhart Drive, Hanover, PA 17331, Straban Township, Adams County, United States ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a road crossing impacting 0.29 acre of PEM wetlands and including seven 106-foot long, 12-inch diameter CMP's, a 12-inch water line, an 8-inch sanitary sewer line, a 27-inch stormwater line and conduits for gas, electric, phone and cable all in associated wetlands to a UNT to Rock Creek (WWF) and to place fill material within the floodway of a UNT to Rock Creek (WWF) located east of Old Harrisburg Road and north of Shealer Road (Gettysburg, PA Quadrangle: Latitude: 39° 51` 22"; Longitude: 77° 12` 46", N: 19.3 inches; W: 12.3 inches) in Straban Township, Adams County.
The permittee is required to provide 0.29 acre of replacement wetland. The permittee has proposed 0.36 acre of replacement wetland onsite adjacent to the remaining PFO wetland.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E49-298. Muncy Machine and Tool Company. P. O. Box 205, Muncy, PA 17756. Muncy Machine and Tool wetland encroachment in Lewis Township, Northumberland County, Baltimore ACOE District (Milton, PA Quadrangle N: 21.3 inches; W: 6.6 inches).
To place and maintain fill in 0.23 acre of emergent and 0.21 acre of forested wetland at 5820 Susquehanna Trail, Turbotville, Northumberland County, for the purposes of the Muncy Machine and Tool Company, Inc. business expansion. Mitigation for the project will be done by means of a $10,000 contribution to the Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation to create at least 0.65 acre of wetland in the West Branch Susquehanna River floodplain (41° 3` 53"; 76° 51` 38").
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E20-562, D&L Energy, Inc., 2761 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown, OH 44509. Shartle Road to First Church of God Pipeline in West Mead Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Blooming Valley, PA Quadrangle N: 5.0 inches; W: 14.9 inches).
The applicant proposes to construct a 5,935-foot long steel natural gas pipeline approximately 0.4 mile SE of the intersection of SR 77 and Leslie Road involving: 1) to construct and maintain crossings of three wetlands by trenching having lengths of 19 feet (Wetland A--PEM-1 crossing), 645 feet (Wetland B--PFO--12 crossings) and 755 feet (Wetland C--PEM--5 crossings) and 2) to construct a maintain stream crossing of a UNT to Mill Run. Mill Run is a perennial stream classified as a WWF.
E20-563, Midway Civic Club, P. O. Box 101, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. Midway Civic Club Culvert Extension, in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Conneaut Lake, PA Quadrangle 41° 37` 14"; W: 80° 17` 47").
The applicant proposes to remove an existing pedestrian bridge and to construct and maintain a 28-foot long, 4-foot diameter aluminized corrugated steel pipe extension of an existing 4-foot diameter CMP stream enclosure within an existing concrete lined channel of a UNT to Conneaut Lake at the foot of Lakeview Avenue and to modify the existing gravel driveway and the adjacent floodway to construct and maintain a cellular confinement system gravel driveway and turf reinforced matting lined overflow/stormwater swale. The UNT to Conneaut Lake is a perennial stream classified as a HQ-WWF. The project proposes to directly impact approximately 40 feet of stream.
E25-698, Summit Township Water Authority, 8290 Old French Road, Erie, PA 16509. Mitchell Well Field/Waterline Crossing UNT LeBeouf Creek Amendment, in Waterford Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Waterford, PA Quadrangle N: 21.0 inches; W: 15.8 inches).
The applicant proposes to amend Permit E25-698 to install a well field consisting of 3,300 linear feet of 12-inch diameter ductile iron waterline, two municipal drinking water supply wells and a chlorine/meter building (Waterford, PA Quadrangle N: 21.0 inches; W: 15.8 inches) in Waterford Township, Erie County approximately 1.2 mile north of the intersection SR 97 and Himrod Road involving: 1) to remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prefabricated steel bridge having a clear span of 53 feet and an underclearance of approximately 9.0 feet; 2) to construct and maintain two municipal drinking water supply wells within PEM wetlands; 3) to temporarily impact approximately 0.17 acre of wetlands for installation of two wells within the wetland and the wetland crossing of the associated waterline; 4) to install and maintain a ductile iron 12-inch diameter waterline across LeBoeuf Creek; 5) to construct and maintain an access road to the wells impacting 0.076 acre of PEM wetlands; 6) to construct 0.076 acre of PEM wetlands onsite and; 7) to construct and maintain approximately 2,300 linear feet of 12-inch diameter ductile iron waterline involving the crossing of a UNT LeBoeuf Creek (Waterford, PA Quadrangle N: 20.75 inches; W: 0.10 inch) approximately 0.2 mile north of the intersection of SR 97 and Moore Road.
The applicant proposes to following amendment to Permit E25-698 to install a well field consisting of 3,300 linear feet of 12-inch diameter ductile iron waterline, two municipal drinking water supply wells and a chlorine/meter building (Waterford, PA Quadrangle N: 21.0 inches; W: 15.8 inches) in Waterford Township, Erie County approximately 1.2 mile north of the intersection SR 97 and Himrod Road involving: 1) to remove the existing bridge and to construct and maintain a prefabricated steel bridge having a clear span of 53 feet and an underclearance of approximately 9.0 feet; 2) to construct and maintain two municipal drinking water supply wells within PEM wetlands; 3) to temporarily impact approximately 0.17 acre of wetlands for installation of two wells within the wetland and the wetland crossing of the associated waterline; 4) to install and maintain a ductile iron 12-inch diameter waterline across LeBoeuf Creek; 5) to construct and maintain an access road to the wells impacting 0.076 acre of PEM wetlands; 6) to construct 0.076 acre of PEM wetlands onsite; and 7) to construct and maintain approximately 2,300 linear feet of 12-inch diameter ductile iron waterline involving the crossing of a UNT LeBoeuf Creek (Waterford, PA Quadrangle N: 20.75 inches; W: 0.10 inch) having a length of approximately 0.2 mile north of the intersection of SR 97 and Moore Road.
LeBoeuf Creek and the UNT LeBoeuf Creek are perennial streams classified as a TSF. The project proposes to impact approximately 50 linear feet of stream and to temporarily impact approximately 0.17 acre of PEM wetlands and to permanently impact 0.076 acre of PEM wetlands.
E62-411, Columbus Township Authority, P. O. Box 274, Columbus, PA 16405. Highway 426 Sewerline, in Columbus Township, Warren County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Columbus, PA Quadrangle N: 7.3 inches; W: 16.3 inches).
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a sewer line extension having a length of approximately 3,300 feet and consisting of 8-inch PVC plastic gravity pipeline and 3-inch forcemain extending from the existing sewer line at the City of Corry, Erie County/Columbus Township, Warren County border through an area in Columbus Township adjacent to SR 426 to the village of Colza involving: 1) six open cut pipeline crossings of PEM wetlands having a total length of approximately 203 feet; 2) two pipeline crossings of wetlands by boring having total length of 95 feet; 3) a open cut pipeline crossing of Winton Creek; and 4) construction of a pump station within the floodway of Winton Creek permanently impacting 0.007 acre (de minimis) of PEM wetlands. Winton Creek is a perennial stream classified as a CWF. The project proposes to permanently impact approximately 0.007 acre (de minimis) of PEM wetland and to temporarily impact approximately 0.1 acre of PEM wetlands and approximately 30 linear feet of stream.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Cambria District: Environmental Program Manager, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
EA1109-001. Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project, in Barr Township, Cambria County, Baltimore ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to construct a mine drainage treatment facility, which includes removal of refuse on site and on the adjacent stream bank. The project will include the backfilling of (1) 0.84 acre of PEM/SS/FO wetlands for treatment plant construction; (2) construction of an outfall and (3) removal of refuse and stabilization of 620 linear feet of stream bank along the West Branch Susquehanna River. A 0.86 acre replacement wetland will be constructed onsite (Barnesboro Quadrangle N: 0.75 inch; W: 3 inches).
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428.
The Department of Environmental Protection (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(a)).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department certifies that the construction and operation herein described will comply with the applicable provisions of 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.
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, under Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, (35 P. S. section 7514) and the Administrative Agency Law (2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A) to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of 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 decisional law.
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 (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)). (Note: Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits issued for Small Projects do not include 401 Certification, unless specifically stated in the description.)
Permits Issued and Actions on 401 Certifications:
Final Actions Pursuant To Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Certification Request Initiated By:
Department of the Navy
NAVFAC MID-ANTIC
44921 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112This project involves the discharge of supernatant from the Fort Mifflin dredge disposal area resulting from the dredging of the Philadelphia Navy Yard Pier Four. Approximately 130,000 cubic yards of sediment will be removed and placed in the disposal area located at the confluence of the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers. Sediments will settle out in the basin and the supernatant will be returned to the Delaware Estuary. The following effluent limits in mg/l apply:
Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum Monitoring Parameter Limit (mg/l) Limit (mg/l) Limit (mg/l) Frequency Flow Cell C (mgd) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Daily Total Suspended Solids 3,000 4,500 Daily pH 6 to 9 units at all times
Daily Cadmium, Total 0.0036 0.0054 1/Week Copper, Total 0.015 0.023 1/Week Mercury, Total 0.0008 0.0012 1/Week Thallium, Total 0.003 0.0045 1/Week PCBs, Total Not Detectable Using EPA Method 608 (GC/ECD)
1/Week PCBs--209 Congeners Monitor and Report Using EPA Method 1668A
2/Month Final Action on Request: Certification granted.
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits, under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Waste Management, Director, P. O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 08-02-028 Pittsburgh Terminals Corporation
P. O. Box 2621
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2621
Attn: Stephen CartenAllegheny Neville Township 4 ASTs storing Petroleum Products 14,508,000 gallons total
SPECIAL NOTICES
Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-4745.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Watershed of Patterson Creek in Armstrong County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will accept comments on the proposed TMDL developed for the watershed of Patterson Creek in Armstrong County. The TMDL was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of The Clean Water Act. Streams within this watershed were listed in Pennsylvania's 2006 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report as being impaired due to sedimentation resulting from agricultural activities.
There currently are no State or Federal in-stream numerical water quality criteria for sediment. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. The proposed TMDL sets allowable loadings of sediment in the watershed of Patterson Creek. Sediment loadings were allocated among all land use categories present in the watershed. Data used in establishing this TMDL were generated using a water quality analysis model designed by the Pennsylvania State University.
The data and all supporting documentation used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. The proposed TMDL and information on the TMDL program can be viewed on the Department's web site at www.dep.state.pa.us (PA Keyword: TMDL). To request a copy of this TMDL, contact Joe Boylan at joboylan@state.pa.us, or 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to EPA for approval. Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be received by April 4, 2008. A public meeting to discuss the technical merits of the TMDL will be held on March 4, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Armsdale Administration Building, 1st Floor, Room 103, 124 Armsdale Road, Kittanning, PA 16201.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed in Venango and Butler Counties The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed in Venango and Butler Counties. The meeting will be held on February 26, 2008, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Knox District Mining Office in Knox, PA. The proposed TMDL was developed in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). Thirty-nine segments in the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006 Pennsylvania 303(d) lists due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 51243 Scrubgrass Creeek 11.7 51270 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.6 51271 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.3 51272 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 4.5 51273 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.2 51274 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51275 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.7 51276 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.7 51277 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.5 51278 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.5 51279 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.2 51280 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.7 51281 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.5 51282 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.6 51283 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51284 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.6 51290 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51291 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.4 51292 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 2.1 51293 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.6 51294 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51295 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.4 51296 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.4 51297 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51298 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.5 51299 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 0.7 51301 UNT Scrubgrass Creek 1.1 51244 Bullion Run 0.7 51248 UNT Bullion Run 0.6 51249 UNT Bullion Run 1.1 51250 UNT Bullion Run 0.4 51285 Gilmore Run 3.1 51286 UNT Gilmore Run 0.5 51287 UNT Gilmore Run 0.4 51288 UNT Gilmore Run 0.5 51289 UNT Gilmore Run 0.8 51257 Trout Run 1.7 51258 UNT Trout Run 0.32 51260 UNT Trout Run 0.29 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion value Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0 to 9.0 N/A The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was heavily mined for coal in the late 19th and to the mid 20th centuries. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations which are established for permitted point sources.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over the past 5 years.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Ely Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Mining Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191. E-mail will be received at eheferle@state.pa.us. Directions to the Knox District Mining Office can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The proposed TMDL for the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed can be accessed through the Department's web site at www.dep.state.pa.us by typing ''TMDL'' in the DEP Keyword field and clicking GO.
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by April 9, 2008. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2008. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Leatherwood Creek and Town Run Watersheds in Clarion County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on proposed TMDLs for the Leatherwood Creek and Town Run Watersheds in Clarion County. The meetings will be held on February 26, 2008, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Knox District Mining Office in Knox, PA. The proposed TMDLs were developed in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). Four stream segments in the Leatherwood Creek Watershed and eight stream segments in the Town Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) lists due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following tables:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 48138 Leatherwood Creek 4.4 48165 West Fork Leatherwood Creek 3.1 48171 UNT West Fork 0.6 48172 UNT West Fork 0.7
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 48226 Town Run 3.2 48232 UNT Town Run 3.5 48234 UNT Town Run 0.51 48236 UNT Town Run 0.84 48237 UNT Town Run 0.41 48242 UNT Town Run 0.39 48244 UNT Town Run 0.51 48245 UNT Town Run 0.43 The proposed plans provide calculations of a stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion vaule Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0 to 9.0 N/A The primary pollutant source for the watersheds are abandoned mine workings. These watersheds were mined for coal in the early to the mid 20th centuries and surface coal mining continues on a small scale today. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations, which are established for permitted point sources.
These TMDLs were developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDLs.
These TMDLs set allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watersheds. The basis of information used in the establishment of these TMDLs is field data collected over the past 2 years.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDLs are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDLs and an information sheet, contact Ely Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Mining Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191. E-mail will be received at eheferle@state.pa.us. Directions to the Knox District Mining Office can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The proposed TMDLs for the Leatherwood Creek and Town Run Watersheds can be accessed through the Departments web site www.dep.state.pa.us by typing ''TMDL'' in the DEP Keyword field and clicking GO.
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by April 9, 2008. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2008. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDLs, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting For the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Welch Run Watershed in Jefferson County The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is holding a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Welch Run Watershed in Jefferson County. The meeting will be held on February 26, 2008, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Knox District Mining Office in Knox, PA. The proposed TMDL was developed in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). Five stream segments in the Welch Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) lists due to depressed pH and high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 48486 Welch Run 3.37 48487 UNT Welch Run 0.63 48488 UNT Welch Run 0.66 48489 UNT Welch Run 0.51 48490 UNT Welch Run 0.73 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Criterion vaule Total Recoverable/ Parameter (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0 to 9.0 N/A The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was heavily mined for coal in the late 19th and to the mid 20th centuries. The effects of this are still present. The TMDL consists of load allocations, which are made to nonpoint sources of pollution and waste load allocations which are established for permitted point sources.
The TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the TMDL.
The TMDL sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. The basis of information used in the establishment of this TMDL is field data collected over the past 3 years.
The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department. To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, contact Ely Heferle, Water Pollution Biologist, Knox District Mining Office, White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191. E-mail will be received at eheferle@state.pa.us. Directions to the Knox District Mining Office can also be obtained by contacting this address.
The proposed TMDL for the Welch Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's web site www.dep. state.pa.us by typing ''TMDL'' in the DEP Keyword field and clicking GO.
Written comments will be accepted at the previous address and must be postmarked by April 9, 2008. Persons who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should notify the Department no later than 4 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2008. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL, which will be submitted to the EPA for approval.
Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-221. Filed for public inspection February 8, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]
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