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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 14-771b

[44 Pa.B. 2271]
[Saturday, April 12, 2014]

[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

Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

37070301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258407. Terra Resources, LLC (267 Gilmore Road, Enon Valley, PA 16120) Renewal of an existing large industrial minerals mine and associated NPDES permit in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, affecting 74.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 25, 2014.

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

Permit No. 35840203R6. CSY, Inc., (400 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in City of Scranton and Taylor Borough, Lackawanna County affecting 61.5 acres, receiving stream: Lacka-wanna River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: March 17, 2014.

Noncoal Applications Received

Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:

Table 2

30-day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l
Alkalinity exceeding acidity*
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.

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

65110601 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252107. New Stanton Stone, LLC (252 Seanor Church Road, New Stanton, PA 15672). Application received for transfer of permit currently issued to C. H. & D. Enterprises, Inc., for continued operation and reclamation of a noncoal surface mining site located in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 21.1 acres. Receiving streams: Sewickley Creek to Youghiogheny River, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake is greater than ten miles from the point of discharge. Transfer application received: February 21, 2014.

Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

37090302 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258768. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Revision to an existing large industrial minerals mine to add 20.1 acres in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, affecting a total of 104.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek and Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Camp Allegheny. This submission also includes a request to renew the NPDES permit and revise the location of ponds. Application received: March 21, 2014.

MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS

 This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.

Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities

 For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).

 The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l
Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l
Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity*
*The parameter is applicable at all times.

 In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

 Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities

 The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:

30-day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l
Alkalinity exceeding acidity*
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.

 In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.

 More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).

 The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.

 Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.

 Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

 The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.

Coal NPDES Draft Permits

California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100

NPDES No. PA0214787 (Mining Permit No. 03961301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Tracy Lynne Mine in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County. This NPDES draft permit is also being published in compliance with 25 Pa. Code Section 92a.88, as the result of a settlement of an Environmental Hearing Board appeal at EHB Docket No. 2010-084-R. Surface Acres Affected 63.4. Underground Acres Affected: 6,569.6 Receiving stream: Roaring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Roaring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Carnahan Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on January 23, 2012. Application received September 19, 2011.

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

Outfall 001 discharges to: Roaring Run

The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 43` 13" Long: 79° 30` 42") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.07 -
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.34 3.75
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.56 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Specific Conductance (mos/kg) 3584 7168 8960
Sulfate (mg/l) - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report

Outfall 002 discharges to: Roaring Run

The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 34` 14" Long: 79° 30` 37") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.1 -
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.34 3.75
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.56 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 81 125
Sulfate (mg/l) - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report

Outfall 003 discharges to: UNT 9 to Roaring Run

The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 34` 14" Long: 79° 30` 55") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 4.6 -
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.34 3.75
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.56 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 81 125
Sulfate (mg/l) - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report

Outfall 004 discharges to: UNT A to Carnahan Run

The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 37` 55" Long: 79° 30` 21") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - 0.16 -
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.34 3.75
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.56 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Sulfate (mg/l) - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report

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

NPDES No. PA0269361 (Mining Permit No. 56130111), Coal Loaders, Inc., 210 East Main Street P. O. Box 556 Ligonier, PA 15658-0556, new NPDES permit for discharges resulting from surface coal mining in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 44.9 acres. Receiving stream: Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: Cold Water Fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: March 3, 2014.

 The outfall listed below discharges to Stonycreek River:

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

 The outfalls listed below require a non-discharge alternative:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
002 Y
003 Y

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

Outfalls: 001 Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway

(During >10-yr/24-hr Precipitation Event) 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A N/A 58.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

NPDES No. PA0598364 (Mining Permit No. 56890101), Croner, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 149, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 226.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Buffalo Creek TMDL. Application received: March 3, 2014.

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

 The stormwater outfall listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek:

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

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

NPDES No. PA0269531 (Mining permit no. 17120104) AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650, new NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Cooper Township, Clearfield County, affecting 584.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Weber Run and Unnamed Tributaries A, B, C and D to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF (Moshannon Creek TMDL). Application received: October 4, 2012.

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

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Weber Run:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 (SP-1) Yes
002 (SP-2) Yes
003 (SP-3) Yes
013 (SP-4) Yes

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary ''A'' to Moshannon Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
004 (SP-5) Yes
005 (SP-6) Yes
006 (SP-7) Yes
007 (SP-8) Yes

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Moshannon Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
008 (SP-9) Yes

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary ''B'' to Moshannon Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
009 (SP-10) Yes
010 (SP-11) Yes

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary C to Moshannon Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
011 (SP-12) Yes

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary ''D'' to Moshannon Creek:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
012 (SP-13) Yes

 The outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
014 (TB-1) Yes
015 (TB-2) Yes
016 (TB-3) Yes
017 (TB-4) Yes
018 (TB-5) Yes
019 (TB-6) Yes
020 (TB-7) Yes
021 (TB-8) Yes
022 (TB-9) Yes
023 (TB-10) Yes
024 (TB-11) Yes

 There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices.

Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits

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

NPDES Permit No. PA0225305 on Surface Mining Permit No. 58900303. Cecil Kilmer, (363 SR 374, Nicholson, PA 18446), new NPDES Permit for a bluestone quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 26.5 acres. Receiving stream: Salt Lick Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-cold water fishes. Application received: June 8, 2012.

 Non-discharge BMP's shall be in effect.

NPDES Permit No. PA0225428 on Surface Mining Permit No. 64140801. Joshua Smith, (23 Forester Boulevard, Hancock, NY 13783), new NPDES Permit for a sandstone and shale quarry operation in Scott Township, Wayne County, affecting 5.25 acres. Receiving stream: Delaware River, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 23, 2014. 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 Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900

E46-1101. Gary Graham, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

 To construct and maintain stream enclosure about 80-feet long with minor relocation and outfall of small intermittent tributary of 9 acres to East Branch of Perkiomen Creek (TSF). This is required for replacing the east side abutment of Morwood Road bridge over the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476). Also construct and maintain the outfall from storm water basin to East Branch of Perkiomen Creek.

 The site is located at east side abutment of Morwood Road bridge and PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) (Perkiomenville, PA USGS Quadrangle Latitude: 40.31972; Longitude: -75.37667).

Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511. E45-588

Kalahari Resorts, LLC, 1305 Kalahari Drive, P. O. Box 590, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Pocono Manor Investors PT-1, P. O. Box 38, The Inn at Pocono Manor, Pocono Manor, PA 18349

Tobyhanna Township, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, in Pocono Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

 1) A 12-foot wide gravel road crossing and two 12-inch diameter ductile iron water line utility crossing of Indian Run (EV) and 130-L.F. of the floodway consisting of a 90-L.F., 36-inch diameter HDPE culvert with concrete wingwalls and riprap apron. The impacts is located 0.2 mile northeast of the intersection of S.R. 314 and Manor Drive (Pocono Pines, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 06` 25"; Longitude: -75° 22` 46") in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

 2) A 12-inch diameter ductile iron water line utility crossing of an Unnamed Tributary to Indian Run (EV) and 115-L.F. of the floodway. The impacts is located 0.4 mile east of the intersection of S.R. 314 and Fairview Ave (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 06` 12"; Longitude: -75° 22` 00") in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

 3) A 12-inch diameter ductile iron water line utility crossing of an Unnamed Tributary to Indian Run (EV) and 150-L.F. of the floodway. The impacts is located 0.4 mile east of the intersection of S.R. 314 and Fairview Ave (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 06` 12"; Longitude: -75° 22` 00") in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

 4) An 8-inch diameter HDPE force main sewerage utility line crossing and a 6-inch diameter HDPE force main sewerage utility line crossing of Swiftwater Creek (EV) and 80-L.F. of the floodway. The impacts is located 0.5 mile southeast of the intersection of S.R. 314 and Swiftwater Ave (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 06` 1.6"; Longitude: -75° 20` 54.6") in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

 5) A 12-inch diameter ductile iron water line utility crossing of Swiftwater Creek (EV) and 48-L.F. of the floodway. The impacts is located 0.5 mile southeast of the intersection of S.R. 314 and Swiftwater Ave (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 06` 1.6"; Longitude: -75° 20` 54.6") in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

 6) A 12-inch diameter ductile iron water line utility crossing, an 8-inch diameter HDPE force main sewerage utility line crossing, and a 6-inch diameter HDPE force main sewerage utility line crossing of Swiftwater Creek (HQ-CWF) and 60-L.F. of the floodway. The impacts is located 0.3 mile northwest of the intersection of S.R. 314 and S.R. 611 (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 05` 56.3"; Longitude: -75° 20` 4.2") in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

 7) An 8-inch diameter HDPE force main sewerage utility line crossing and a 6-inch diameter HDPE force main sewerage utility line crossing of Swiftwater Creek (EV) and 113-L.F. of the floodway. The impacts is located 0.7 mile west of the intersection of S.R. 314 and Summit Road (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 06` 1.6"; Longitude: -75° 20` 56.3") in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

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

E36-924: Alecxih City Holdings, LLC., 2372 Franklin Road, Columbia, Pennsylvania, 17512, in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District

 To 1.) construct and maintain a 55.0-foot long by 5.0-foot wide pedestrian bridge over Bachman Run (TSF-MF); 2.) construct and maintain a swale lined with R-5 rip-rap in the floodway of Bachman Run (TSF-MF); and 3.) install and maintain an 8.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line across an unnamed tributary to Bachman Run (TSF-MF), all for the purpose of providing safe access to a pedestrian trail system. The project is located near the Petersburg Road (SR 0722) crossing of Bachman Run (Latitude 40°06`22.66", Longitude -76°19`32.40") in Manheim Township, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.

E01-308: Gettysburg Municipal Authority, 601 East Middle Street, P. O. Box 3307, Gettysburg, PA 17325-3307, Gettysburg Borough, Adams County, ACOE Baltimore District

 The applicant proposes to (1) remove the existing structure and to install and maintain a 48.0-inch sanitary sewer line in and across an unnamed tributary to Rock Creek (WWF, MF); (2) install and maintain a 42.0-inch sanitary sewer line in and across an unnamed tributary to Rock Creek and its associated wetlands(WWF, MF); (3) remove the existing structure and to install and maintain a 36.0-inch sanitary sewer line in and across Stevens Run (WWF, MF) all for the purpose of upgrading an existing sewage collection system. The project originates southeast of East Middle Street and South Sixth Street in the Borough of Gettysburg and extends north and east to the intersection of Hazel Alley and East Water Street in Gettysburg Borough and Cumberland Township, Adams County (Gettysburg, PA Quadrangle, Beginning at Latitude: 39°50`2.4", Longitude: -77°13`42.2" and ending at Latitude: 39°20`7.4", Longitude: -77°13`34.3").

Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh PA, 15222

E63-07-007: Rice Poseidon Midstream, LLC 171 Hillpointe Dr Ste 301 Canonsburg, PA 15317, Washington Township, Westmoreland County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.

 Rice Poseidon Midstream, LLC is proposing to install the Jaybird Pipeline that will begin at the Back Nine Pond/Swagler Loop (40° 6` 39.1", -80° 3` 5.98") and will terminate at the Zorro to EQT pipeline (40° 5` 42.87", -80° 2` 25.73"). The project is located within the Ellsworth USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Map. The project will include installation of a 1.37-mi long 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and an 18-inch diameter HDPE waterline. The project is a Joint Permit Application due to the crossing of a wetland which is greater than 10 acres on National Wetland Inventory maps. This wetland was field verified to be 7.925 acres in size. The project will result in one (1) wetland crossing and one (1) watercourse crossing, resulting in a total of 917 ft2 of permanent wetland impact and 20 linear feet of permanent stream impact.

 Each of the following crossings will be crossed by horizontal directional drilling by the two (2) pipes mentioned above:

Wetland Crossing Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact
Wetland 01
Palustrine Emergent (PEM),
Palustrine Scrub-Shrub (PSS),
Palustrine Forested (PFO)
40° 6` 12.01", -80° 2` 48.03" Temporary:
Permanent:
0 acre
917 ft2 (0.02 ac)
Stream Crossings Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact
Perennial Stream 03 (#24054 South Branch Pigeon Creek) (WWF) 40° 6` 11.04", -80° 2` 45.3" Temporary:
Permanent:
0 ln. ft.
20 ln. ft. (0.002 ac)

Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh PA, 15222

E30-07-008: Vista Gathering, LLC, 480 Johnson Rd Ste 100 Washington PA 15301, Franklin Township, Greene County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.

 Vista Gathering, LLC is proposing to install the Lamar Trust #1H & Greene County #1H Well Sites Modification Waterline that will begin at the existing Pultorak to Yellow-Jacket Pipeline Right-of-Way (ROW) (39.9025°, -80.124444°) and will terminate at the Lamar #1H Well Pad (39.905°, -80.144722°). The project is located within the Waynesburg and Mather USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Map. The project will include installation of a 1.33 mi long 12-inch diameter water pipeline within an existing gasline ROW. The project requires a Joint Permit Application due to the crossing of a 13.68-acre wetland. The project will result in one (1) wetland crossing and four (4) watercourse crossings resulting in a total of 1,279 ft2 of temporary wetland impact and 1,280 ft2 of permanent wetland impact; and 55 linear feet of temporary stream impact and 68 linear feet of permanent stream impact. This Joint Permit also includes the registration of an existing gasline at the Wetland 2 crossing. This gasline was originally issued a wetland encroachment permit for a different location. No additional impacts will result.

 Wetland 2 will be crossed by the proposed waterline and a timbermat. Streams 1, 2 and 4 will be crossed by the waterline and temporary fill and culverts. Stream 3 will be crossed by the waterline only. Access at this location will be across an existing culvert and access road.

Wetland Crossing Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact
Wetland 2
Palustrine Emergent (PEM)
39.902081N, -80.140136W Temporary:
Permanent:
1,279 ft2 (0.03 ac)
1,280 ft2 (0.03 ac)
Stream Crossings Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact
Perennial Stream 1 (UNT #40422 to
South Fork Ten Mile Creek #40293)
(WWF)
39.90265N, -80.127378W Temporary:
Permanent:
20 ln. ft. (0.003 ac)
22 ln. ft. (0.003 ac)
Perennial Stream 2 (UNT #40424 to
South Fork Ten Mile Creek #40293)
(WWF)
39.902033N, -80.140253W Temporary:
Permanent:
20 ln. ft. (0.018 ac)
16 ln. ft. (0.015 ac)
Perennial Stream 3 (UNT to South
Fork Ten Mile Creek #40293) (WWF)
39.901911N, -80.142714W Temporary:
Permanent:
0
15 ln.ft. (0.001 ac)
Perennial Stream 4 (UNT to South
Fork Ten Mile Creek #40293) (WWF)
39.904339N, -80.144764W Temporary:
Permanent:
15 ln. ft. (0.002 ac)
15 ln. ft. (0.002 ac)

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460

D46-279EA. Robert Fredericks, Director of Special Projects, Spring Brook Homeowner's Association, 515 Springbrook Lane, Wayne, PA 19087. Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, USACOE Philadelphia District.

 Project proposes to remove the Upper Croton Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restore the stream to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes removing the dam and restoring approximately 425 feet of stream channel. The project is located on a tributary to Crow Creek (WWF) (Valley Forge, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.0672; Longitude: -75.3961).

D54-056EA. Melissa Dyer, Secretary/Treasurer, Borough of Pine Grove, One Snyder Avenue, Pine Grove, PA 17963. Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, USACOE Baltimore District.

 Project proposes to remove Adams Run Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project will restore approximately 320 feet of stream channel. The dam is located across Adams Run (CWF) (Pine Grove, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.5851; Longitude: -76.4038).

DAM SAFETY

Southwest Regional Oil and Gas Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

Permit # 95-7-39455-22, WFN Centralized Wastewater Impoundment ''C''.

Noble Energy Inc., 333 Technology Dr, Ste 116, Canonsburg, PA 15317.

 Applicant Noble Energy Inc. proposes to operate and maintain the WFN Centralized Wastewater Impoundment ''C'' Dam as a centralized wastewater impoundment to collect and store 6.6 MG (20.3 ac-ft) of fracturing fluids for the use and re-use of hydraulic fracturing water, to the eight WFN 6 Well Units (AHS ~ HHS) and the four WFN 3 Well Units (BHS, EHS, GHS, and HHS).

 PA Quadrangle: Majorsville and Wind Ridge N 39°59`28.57"; W: 80°29`44.86", in West Finley Township, Washington County. ACOE: Pittsburgh District

 State Water Plan Basin 20-E, Wheeling—Buffalo Creeks (WWF).

Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460

D15-181. Sharpless Lake Dam, Jerrehian, A PA General Partnership (101 West Washington Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428). To modify, operate, and maintain Sharpless Lake Dam across Taylor Run (TSF, MF) for the purpose of meeting the Commonwealth's regulations by constructing a stepped weir in the location of the existing major breach. The elevation of the dam will be increased to allow for the calculated 100-year flood elevation. The increase in elevation will be completed using earthen fill over the existing structure. (Downingtown, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 39.98°; Longitude: -75.6083°) West Goshen Township, Chester County.

STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS

 The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and is currently under review. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Division of Storage Tanks, PO Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762, within 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments may also be submitted via email to tankspa.gov. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it based.


The following applications have been received for 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—6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C.

SSIP
Application No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Tank
Type
Tank
Capacity
14002 Eco-Energy Distribution—
Philadelphia, LLC
725 Cool Springs Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37067-2710
Attn: Chadwick Conn
Philadelphia City of Philadelphia 2 ASTs storing ethanol 7,200,000
gallons total

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