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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 15-2053d

[45 Pa.B. 6701]
[Saturday, November 21, 2015]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law; the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).


Coal Permits Issued

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

Permit No. 32940109 and NPDES No. PA0212954. KMP Associates, Inc., 3756 Route 981, Saltsburg, PA 1568, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine site's operation and maintenance of the permanent treatment systems in Young Township, Indiana County, affecting 133.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Whisky Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Permit Issued: October 26, 2015.

Permit No. 32990104 and NPDES No. PA0235059. ABM Mining Co., Inc., 3330 Johnston Road, Smicksburg, PA 16256, renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Grant Township, Indiana County, affecting 118.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Permit Issued: October 23, 2015.

Permit No. 05753004 and NPDES No. PA0124869. J&J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 618 Samuels Road, Somerset, PA 15501, permit renewal of a bituminous surface mine in Broad Top and Carbon Townships, Bedford and Huntingdon Counties, affecting 222.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Coal Bank Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Permit Issued: October 30, 2015.

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

10000103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0241776. Seneca Landfill, Inc. (P. O. Box 1080, Mars, PA 16046) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in Jackson & Lancaster Townships, Butler County, affecting 82.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Connoquenessing Creek. Application received: April 4, 2015. Permit Issued: October 26, 2015.

33100103. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Corsica Borough & Union Township, Jefferson County, affecting 28.5 acres. Receiving streams: Welch Run. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Application received: September 14, 2015. Permit Issued: November 4, 2015.

33100102. MSM Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 243, DuBois, PA 15801) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Oliver Township, Jefferson County, affecting 32.0 acres. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Little Sandy Creek. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Application received: September 10, 2015. Permit Issued: November 5, 2015.

33140101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259560. P. and N. Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in McCalmont & Young Townships, Jefferson County, affecting 245.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Little Elk Run and unnamed tributaries to Elk Run. Application received: February 24, 2015. Permit Issued: November 4, 2015.

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

SMP 17040111 and NPDES No. PA0243892. Swisher Contracting, Inc. (P. O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830). Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 41.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Moose Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 20, 2015. Permit issued: October 29, 2015.

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

Permit No. 54803204R6. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Butler and Conyngham Townships and Ashland Borough, Schuylkill and Columbia Counties affecting 24.6 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mahanoy Creek. Application received: July 1, 2015. Permit issued: November 2, 2015.

Permit No. 54803204GP104R. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 54803204 in Butler and Conyngham Townships and Ashland Borough, Schuylkill and Columbia Counties, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mahanoy Creek. Application received: July 1, 2015. Permit issued: November 2, 2015.

Permit No. 19793201R6. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Conyngham Township, Columbia County affecting 3.4 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mahanoy Creek. Application received: January 30, 2015. Renewal issued: November 3, 2015.

Permit No. 19793201GP104. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 19793201GP104 in Conyngham Township, Columbia County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mahanoy Creek. Application received: January 30, 2015. Permit issued: November 3, 2015.

Permit No. 49773204R6. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocess, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Mt. Carmel, Conyngham and Butler Townships, Northumberland, Columbia and Schuylkill Counties, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mahanoy Creek. Application received: June 22, 2015. Renewal issued: November 4, 2015.

Permit No. 49773204GP104R. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 49773204 in Mt. Carmel, Conyngham and Butler Townships, Northumberland, Columbia and Schuylkill Counties, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mahanoy Creek. Application received: June 22, 2015. Renewal issued: November 4, 2015.

Permit No. 54763209R6. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and refuse reprocessing operation in Butler Township and Ashland Borough, Schuylkill County affecting 109.0 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek. Application received: July 1, 2015. Renewal issued: July 1, 2015.

Permit No. 54763209GP104R, Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 54763209 in Butler Township and Ashland Borough, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek. Application received: July 1, 2015. Renewal issued: November 4, 2015.

Noncoal Permits Issued

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

42910801-GP-104. Duffy, Inc. (P. O. Box 374, Smethport, PA 16749) General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 42910801 in Keating Township, McKean County. Receiving streams: Potato Creek. Application received: October 9, 2015. Permit Issued: November 4, 2015.

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

Permit No. 6277SM1A1C11 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595080. Compass Quarries, Inc. d/b/a Allan Myers Materials, (638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Paradise Township, Lancaster County affecting 157.1 acres, receiving stream: Londonland Run and Eshleman Run. Application received: March 11, 2015. Renewal issued: November 5, 2015.

ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.

Blasting Permits Issued

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

02154004. Sippel Development Co., Inc. (174 Tomlinson Road, Zelienople, PA 16063). Blasting activity permit for the construction of Walmart Store 4644, located in Moon Township, Allegheny County with an exploration date of February 1, 2016. Blasting permit issued: November 4, 2015.

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

Permit No. 48154109. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (P. O. Box 528, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Majestic Outer Loop Road in the City of Bethlehem, Northampton County with an expiration date of October 28, 2016. Permit issued: October 30, 2015.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401

 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).

 Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.

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

 For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.

 Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.


Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.

Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511

E52-248. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512. Shohola Township, Pike County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.

 To remove the existing structure; and to construct and maintain a 29-foot wide two-span steel truss bridge immediately upstream of the existing structure. The structure will have a span of 495 feet and an approximate underclearance of 31.5 feet over the Delaware River (HQ-CWF, MF). The proposed project is located along S.R. 1011, Section 470, Segment 0010, Offset 2769 (Pond Eddy, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°26`22"; Longitude: -74°49`10").

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

E22-613: Lykens Borough, 200 Main Street, Lykens, PA 17048 in Lykens Borough, Dauphin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

 To install a Type M inlet with a sump at the intersection of North and Spruce Streets in order to reduce the backwater flooding effects from Wiconisco Creek (WWF, MF) and provide easier access for the use of pumps, and to install a new endwall accompanying the replacement of an inlet and a broken 24-inch stormwater discharge pipe that inlets at the intersection of North and Municipal Streets. This Lykens Borough project is located in Dauphin County (Lykens, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°34`6.3", Longitude: -76°42`1.1"). The permit was issued on October 14, 2015.

Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

E63-664, Louis J. Siyufy, 140 Sherwood Drive, McMurray, PA 15317, Peters Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.

 Has been given consent to:

 1. Operate and maintain in, along or across an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-WWF) a) an existing home; b) approximately 300 lf of riprap stream bank protection, along both banks; c) three (3) wooden bridges; d) approximately 2,500 sf of fill and e) a debris fence,

 2. Construct and maintain an approximately 240` long bypass channel, parallel to the UNT,

 For the purpose of directing flood flows to the east of the existing home that was constructed over the watercourse. The project is located at 140 Sherwood Drive, in Peters Township, Washington County (USGS Bridgeville, PA topographic quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 15` 30.70"; Longitude: -80° 7` 25.73"; Sub-basin: 20F; Chapter 93 Type: HQ-WWF).

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

 The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.

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

 For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.

 Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

ESCGP-2 No. Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
ESG0012515007 MarkWest Liberty Midstream
and Resources, LLC,
4600 J. Barry Court,
Suite 500,
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Washington County Smith Township UNT to Raccoon Run (WWF)

Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-14-0128(01)
Applicant Name Angelina Gathering Company LLC
Contact Person Tory Thompson
Address 10000 Energy Dr.
City, State, Zip Spring, TX 77389-4954
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Great Bend Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) High Bridge
 Creek & UNT to Susquehanna River (CWF)
 Secondary—Susquehanna River

ESCGP-2 # ESX10-115-0015(03)
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1121
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Harford Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Leslie Creek
 #8305 (CWF), UNT to Nine Partners Creek #7511
 (CWF)

ESCGP-2 # ESX29-131-15-0008
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Michael Tucker
Address 400 IST Center, Suite 404
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845-1015
County Wyoming
Township(s) Mehoopany Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Susquehanna
 River (WWF), UNT to Susquehanna River (CWF)

ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-15-0038
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Company, LLC
Contact Person Lauren Miladinovich
Address Park Place Corporate Center 2, 2000 Commerce
 Drive City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Lathrop Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Martins
 Creek, Martins Creek Watershed (CWF)
 Secondary—Tunkhannock Creek

ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-15-0036
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1121
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Brooklyn & Dimock Twps
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Horton
 Creek #3820 (CWF), UNT to Horton Creek #3821
 (CWF)

ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-15-0027
Applicant Name Anadarko Marcellus Midstream, LLC
Contact Person Rane Wilson
Address 33 West Third Street, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cascade Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) West Branch
 Wallis Run (EV)
 Secondary—Wallis Run (EV)

ESCGP-2 # ESX10-115-0055(01)
Applicant Name Carrizo Marcellus, LLC
Contact Person Gary Byron
Address 251 Drain Lick Road
City, State, Zip Drifting, PA 16834
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Jessup Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to East
 Branch Wyalusing Creek (CWF)


Special Notices

Minor State Only Operating Permit

Philadelphia: Air Management Services, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543, Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief of Source Registration, 215-685-9426.

 The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) issued a Minor State Only Operating Permit for the following facility:

S13-014: The Purolite Company (3620 G Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134) issued on October 14, 2015, for the operation of an ion exchange manufacturing facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emissions sources include one 4.2 MMBTUs/hr boiler, two 8.4 MMBTUs/hr boilers, a polymerization process (includes a Carrier Dryer, a Witte Dryer with a baghouse, a Fitzpatrick Dryer, an Aeromatic Dryer, a monomer tank that vents to a carbon adsorption unit, and two reactors with a Perry Products Condenser), a sulfonation process, two 40,000-gal wastewater equalization tanks, a 11,000-gal styrene storage tank, copolymer fugitives, and copolymer wastewater.

Public Meeting and Hearing Regarding a Draft NPDES Permit to Authorize the Discharge of Treated Wastewater to Waters of the Commonwealth

Northeast Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570.826.2511.

 The Department of Environmental Protection will host a public meeting and hearing regarding a draft National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (Permit No. PA0275727) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater to waters of the Commonwealth from a proposed 1,500-megawatt power plant to be constructed on Industrial Drive in Jessup, Lackawanna County, by Lackawanna Energy Center, LLC of 1 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606.

 The public meeting and hearing will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016, from 6-9 pm at Valley View High School, 1 Columbus Drive, Archbald, PA 18403. The Department is holding the public meeting and hearing in response to requests from the public concerning discharges to surface waters from the proposed project. The purpose of the meeting will be to answer questions and receive public comment regarding the draft NPDES permit.

 The draft NPDES Permit is for a new discharge of cooling tower blowdown, low volume industrial wastewater, chiller effluent, and stormwater into Grassy Island Creek, a designated cold water fishery.

 The Department published notice at 45 Pa.B. 6509 (November 7, 2015) and solicited written comment concerning draft effluent concentration limits to be imposed through the permit. The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing notify Colleen Connolly, Community Relations Coordinator, coconnolly@pa.gov. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire; however, individuals who notify the Department in advance will be given priority on the agenda.

 The Department requests that attendees limit their questions to no more than two per person and testimony to no more than 5 minutes per person so that all individuals have the opportunity to participate. Relinquishing time to others will not be allowed. Also, the Department requests that questions and comments stay within the scope of the meeting, particularly questions and comments related to draft NPDES Permit No. PA0275727. Written copies of anticipated oral testimony are requested and can be submitted at the meeting.

 A copy of the draft permit, fact sheet, and application can be viewed at DEP's Northeast Regional Office in Wilkes-Barre. Those wishing to make an appointment to view the documents can do so between the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. by calling 570-826-2511.

 Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact Colleen Connolly or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund


Special Notice Under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 300f, et. seq.)

Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915

Project Location:

Applicant Applicant Address County
Schuylkill County Municipal Authority 221 South Centre Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
City of Pottsville, Boroughs of Mount Carbon, Mechanicsville, Palo Alto, St. Clair and Tremont and the Townships of Butler, Blythe, Branch, Cass, East Norwegian, Foster, Frailey, Mahanoy, New Castle, North Manheim, Norwegian, Ryan, Tremont, West Brunswick and West Mahanoy

Schuylkill County

Project Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project, known as the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (SCMA) Meters and Tanks Upgrade Project (54138051510-CW). SCMA proposes to repaint/rehabilitate their existing Park Basin Tank, Mt. Laurel Tank No. 1 and Sharp Mountain Tank No. 2 located in their Pottsville System and replace approximately 10,022 residential water meters in their Pottsville and Tremont Systems. The Department's review of the project and the information received for the project has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby approves a Categorical Exclusion for the project.

Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448

Project Location: South Williamsport, Armstrong Township and Loyalsock Township

Applicant Applicant Address Twp./County
Muncy Borough
Municipal Authority
14 North Washington Street,
Muncy, PA 17756
Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming

Project Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. Muncy Borough Municipal Authority (MBMA) proposes to construct a 1.0 MG ground level storage tank to replace the existing 3.2 MGs in-ground reservoir. MBMA proposes to construct a 500,000 gallon elevated storage tank to replace the existing 200,000 gallon Kellogg's elevated storage tank. The project also includes 3,500 l.f. of 12" new DIP waterline from existing water main to the existing reservoir/new tank site. Also, an aging 8" waterline along Muncy Exchange and Glade Run Roads will be inserted with 3" HDPE to decrease water age and improve water quality. The Department's review of the project and the information received in the Environmental Report for the project has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby approves the Environmental Assessment.

Notice of Action of Land Application of Biosolids Pursuant to General Permit PAG-08

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

14128001. WeCare Organics LLC, (9293 Bonta Bridge Road, Jordan, NY 13080). Amendment to a biosolids authorization on a clay mine reclamation project in Burnside and Snow Shoe Townships, Centre County affecting 8.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Sandy Run and Contrary Run classified for the following use(s): CWF and MF. Application received: October 29, 2015.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-2053. Filed for public inspection November 20, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]



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