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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; 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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
11841301 and NPDES No. PA0001317. ArcelorMittal Pristine Resources, LLC, (P.O. Box 36, 129 Bethlehem Road, Revloc, PA 15948). To revise the permit for the Cambria Slope Mine No. 33 in Cambria Township, Cambria County. This Amendment is the Department of Environmental Protection's action to settle Environmental Hearing Board Appeal Docket No. 2017-117-R. In settlement, the Department is initiating an amendment to include an 18-month compliance schedule for iron, aluminum and manganese at all outfalls. For more information on the appeal and settlement please contact: Ms. Mary Martha Truschel, Assistant Counsel, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412.442.4262. Receiving stream: South Branch Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: UNT 46006 to Howells Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: Little Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: UNT to North Branch of Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on January 18, 2018. Application received: January 18, 2018. Permit issued: May 23, 2018.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56070201. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., P.O. Box 228, 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 23 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 13, 2018. Permit issued: May 25, 2018.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
PAM418020-GP104. Ilene Pontius, 273 Pontius Lane, Loysville, PA 17047. General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Non-Coal Permit No. 50042801 located in Saville Township, Perry County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Bixler Run classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, migratory fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: April 30, 2018. Coverage Approved: May 22, 2018.
PAM417027-GP104. Cambridge Natural Stone Company, Inc., P.O. Box 110, Bound Brook, NJ 08805. General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Non-Coal Permit No. 50950801 located in Toboyne Township, Perry County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Narrows Branch to Tuscarora Creek classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, migratory fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: April 30, 2018. Coverage Approved: May 22, 2018.
PAM417029-GP104. Cambridge Natural Stone Company, Inc., P.O. Box 110, Bound Brook, NJ 08805. General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Non-Coal Permit No. 50072801 located in Toboyne Township, Perry County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Narrows Branch to Tuscarora Creek classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, migratory fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: April 30, 2018. Coverage Approved: May 22, 2018.
PAM417028-GP104. Cambridge Natural Stone Company, Inc., P.O. Box 110, Bound Brook, NJ 08805. General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Non-Coal Permit No. 50052801 located in Toboyne Township, Perry County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Narrows Branch to Tuscarora Creek classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, migratory fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: April 30, 2018. Coverage Approved: May 22, 2018.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
PAM214024, Swisher Contracting, Inc. (P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830), hereby approves the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted for coverage to discharge storm water associated with Small Noncoal Permit No. 17032801 to the following surface water(s) in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Clearfield Creek. Application received: November 21, 2017. Permit Issued: May 18, 2018.
PAM218001, Robert Fields, Jr, (850 Fields Road, Stevensville, PA 18845) hereby approves the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted for coverage to discharge storm water associated with Small Noncoal Permit No. 08040808 to the following surface water(s) in Herrick Township, Bradford County. Receiving stream(s): Cold Creek and UNT to Wyalusing Creek. Application received: December 21, 2017. Permit Issued: May 18, 2018.
PAM217027, Cynthia E. Russell, (2640 Greenville Pike, Grampian, PA 16838), hereby approves the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted for coverage to discharge storm water associated with Small Noncoal Mine Permit 17022802 to the following surface water(s) in Pike and Bloom Townships, Clearfield County. Receiving stream(s): Anderson Creek. Application received: December 19, 2017. Permit Issued: May 18, 2018.
PAM217026, Dale Alan Aumick, (1301 Mill Creek Road, Mansfield, PA 16933), hereby approves the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted for coverage to discharge storm water associated with Small Noncoal Permit 59042802 to the following surface water(s) in Tioga Township, Tioga County. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Mill Creek. Application received: December 14, 2017. Permit Issued: May 18, 2018.
PAM218002, Michael C. Fedor (26 Sandrock Ct, Port Matilda, PA 16870), hereby approves the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted for coverage to discharge storm water associated with Small Noncoal Permit 14030802 to the following surface water(s) in Huston Township, Centre County. Receiving stream(s): Bald Eagle Creek. Application received: January 4, 2018. Permit Issued: May 18, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
PAM317004. David Jay Edwards (123 Wishbone Drive, Ford City, PA 16226-4841). General NPDES permit for stormwater discharge associated with mining activities on an existing small noncoal (Industrial Mineral), Permit No. 03090802, located in Manor Township, Armstrong County affecting 2.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Garrets Run. Application received: August 28, 2017. GP-104 permit issued: May 22, 2018.
PAM317009. Castelli Development Corporation, LLC (1868 Lions Club Road, New Alexandria, PA 15670). General NPDES permit for stormwater discharge associated with mining activities on an existing small noncoal (Industrial Mineral), Permit No. 65060803, located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County affecting 3.87 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Shup Run. Application received: September 21, 2017. GP-104 permit issued: May 24, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 58080301T and NPDES Permit No. PA0225843. WM Quarries, LLC, (885 Third Avenue, Suite 2403, New York, NY 10022), transfer of an existing quarry operation and issuance of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Lanesboro Borough and Harmony Township, Susquehanna County affecting 465.6 acres, receiving streams: Canawacta and Starrucca Creeks. Applications received: December 16, 2016 and March 10, 2015. Transfer issued: May 21, 2018.
Permit No. 35910301C and NPDES Permit No. PA0595209. Scranton Materials, LLC, (P.O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), Renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Ransom and Newton Townships, Lackawanna County, receiving stream: Keyser Creek. Application received: December 18, 2017. Renewal issued: May 23, 2018.
Permit No. 45020301C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224235. H & K Group, Inc., (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), Renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, receiving stream: Marshalls Creek. Application received: December 28, 2017. Renewal issued: May 24, 2018.
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.
63184006. Hilltop Energy, Inc. (6978 Lindentree Road NE, Mineral City, OH 44656). Blasting activity permit located in Robinson Township, Allegheny County with an expiration date of December 1, 2018. Blasting permit issued: May 21, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 06184103. J Roy's, Inc., (P.O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Advance Disposal Landfill in Cumru Township, Berks County with an expiration date of May 16, 2019. Permit issued: May 18, 2018.
Permit No. 15184105. J Roy's, Inc., (P.O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Marsh Lea in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County with an expiration date of May 11, 2019. Permit issued: May 18, 2018.
Permit No. 15184106. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Estates of London Grove in New London Township, Chester County with an expiration date of May 14, 2019. Permit issued: May 18, 2018.
Permit No. 23184102. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for The Ardrossan Farm Phase II in Radnor Township, Delaware County with an expiration date of May 14, 2019. Permit issued: May 18, 2018.
Permit No. 48184107. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Majestic Lot 5 in the City of Bethlehem, Northampton County with an expiration date of April 9, 2019. Permit issued: May 22, 2018.
Permit No. 15184107. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Estates of London Grove in New London and London Grove Townships, Chester County with an expiration date of May 14, 2019. Permit issued: May 23, 2018.
Permit No. 58184103. DW Drilling & Blasting, (2042-B S. Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 115, Springfield, MO 65804) construction blasting for Diaz M Pad 1 in Springville Township, Susquehanna County with an expiration date of May 18, 2019. Permit issued: May 23, 2018.
Permit No. 66184102. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Energy Service South 2B WL in Mehoopany Township, Wyoming County with an expiration date of October 31, 2018. Permit issued: May 23, 2018.
Permit No. 66184103. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., (257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419), construction blasting for Randy Warnis dwelling in Braintrim Township, Wyoming County with an expiration date of October 31, 2018. Permit issued: May 23, 2018.
Permit No. 06184104. Schlouch, Inc., (P.O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510), construction blasting for Hamburg Commerce Lot 3 in Perry Township, Berks County with an expiration date of May 7, 2019. Permit issued: May 24, 2018.
Permit No. 22184102. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Woodland Hills in Middletown Borough, Dauphin County with an expiration date of May 16, 2019. Permit issued: May 24, 2018.
Permit No. 22184103. M & J Explosives, LLC, (P.O. Box 1248, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Stray Winds 5C in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of May 16, 2019. Permit issued: May 24, 2018.
Permit No. 22184104. M & J Explosives, LLC, (P.O. Box 1248, Carlisle, PA 17013), construction blasting for Stray Winds 9B in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of May 16, 2019. Permit issued: May 24, 2018.
Permit No. 36184121. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Rapho, Mt. Joy and West Hempfield Townships, Lancaster County with an expiration date of May 23, 2019. Permit issued: May 24, 2018.
Permit No. 45184101. Explosive Services, Inc., (7 Pine Street, Bethany, PA 18431), construction blasting for Migliaccio Pool in Jackson Township, Monroe County with an expiration date of May 17, 2019. Permit issued: May 24, 2018.
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, P.O. 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 Southeast Region: Waterway and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900.
E09-1019, Buckingham Township, P.O. Box 413, 4613 Hughesian Drive, Buckingham, PA 18912, Buckingham Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a water treatment facility for arsenic removal for Potable Water Source CS-4. The project is mandated by PA DEP Safe Drinking Water Program and associated with the existing Cold Spring Water System Heartstone Facility. The Proposed project will impact approximately 0.023 acre of wetlands.
The site is located near the intersection of SR 413 and Cold Spring Creamery Road (Buckingham, PA USGS map Lat; 40.35085; Long: -75.09690).
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)).
E23-542. Merion Golf Club, 450 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003, Haverford Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To install, rehabilitate and maintain new and existing water obstructions and encroachments at the Merion Golf Club. The proposed work consists of the installation of new irrigation lines crossing UNT Cobbs Creek at hole Nos. 2, 4, 5, 8, 11; to replace the existing bridge at hole No. 4; to replace the existing pump house at hole No. 9 and to rehabilitate the existing stream retaining wall at holes 11 and 13.
The site is located at 450 Ardmore Avenue, near the intersection of Ardmore and Hollands Avenues (Lans- downe/Norristown PA USGS map; Latitude: 39.9980; Longitude -75.3116).
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)).
Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E39-558. Upper Macungie Township, 8330 Schantz Road, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an Contech pedestrian bridge having a span of 70-feet, a width of 6-feet and an underclearance of approximately 6.7-feet over Schaefer Run (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located along Wentz Road approximately 670 feet from the intersection of Avocet Drive (Allentown, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°32`05"; Longitude: -75°38`18") in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Subbasin: 2C.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E38-204: PennDOT Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove existing structure and to (1) install and maintain a 18 foot × 9.5 foot box culvert with 1-foot uniform depression with scour protection in East Branch Hammer Creek, (CWF, MF) with R-8 riprap scour protection, (2) install 2 outfalls with diameters of 36-inches and 24 inches and, (3) relocated a swale for the purpose of improving roadway safety along SR 2009 in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County (40.2963; -76.2939). Issued May 24, 2018.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E41-692. Tim Mahaffey, 932 Clark Hill Road, Jersey Shore, PA 17740. Property located at 4729 North Rt 44 Highway in Watson Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Barbours, PA Quadrangles N: 41° 15` 0" W: -77° 19` 29°).
Tim Mahaffey has applied for a Small Projects—Joint Permit to construct, operate and maintain an existing dwelling along Pine Creek in Watson Township, Lycoming County. The work involves the removal and regrading of approximately 1,450 cubic yards of soil material from the floodway of Pine Creek.
Project floodway impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 17,424 square feet of permanent floodway impacts. A total of one (1) permanent floodway impact is proposed to Pine Creek (HQ-CWF, EV). Project watercourse impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 0.40 acre (17,424 square feet) of permanent floodway impacts. There are no stream or wetland impacts being proposed.
This project proposes to have the following impacts:
FLOODWAY IMPACT TABLE:
Resource Name Municipality Activity Chapter 93 Listed Trout Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat. Long. Pine Creek Watson Excavation from Floodway HQ-CWF, EV None 17,424 41.250095
77.325132TOTAL 17,424
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA.
E4129-119: ARD Operating, LLC, 33 West Third Street, Suite 300, Williamsport, PA 17701, Gamble Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) two 6-inch gas pipelines, a 12-inch water pipeline, and a timber mat bridge impacting 12,688 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland and 12,365 square feet of floodway of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`15"N 76°59`09"W).
The project will result in a total of 0.29 acre of wetland impacts and 12,365 square feet of floodway impacts all for the purpose of installing natural gas gathering line, water line, and access roadway for Marcellus well development.
E5729-092: Chief Oil and Gas, LLC, 1720 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754 Elkland Township, Sullivan County, USACE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 426 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`33"N, 76°40`37"W);
2. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 12 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 29 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV), 72 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV), 77 linear feet of Elk Creek (EV), and 99 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°33`34"N, 76°40`35"W).
The project will result in approximately 178 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 525 square feet of temporary wetland impacts for the purpose of installing a temporary waterline for Marcellus Shale gas development in Elkland Township, Sullivan County.
E4129-114: Seneca Resources Corporation, 5800 Corporate Drive, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, 17701, Eldred, Gamble, & Hepburn Townships, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A 16-inch water pipeline over an existing culvert impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`36"N 76°58`00"W);
2) A 16-inch water pipeline and cribbing over an existing culvert impacting 3 linear feet of West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`24"N 76°57`59"W);
3) A 16-inch water pipeline and cribbing over an existing culvert impacting 2 linear feet of West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`23"N 76°58`00"W);
4) A 16-inch water pipeline and cribbing over an existing culvert impacting 4 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`10"N 76°58`00"W);
5) A 16-inch water pipeline over an existing culvert impacting 3 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`09"N 76°58`00"W);
6) A 16-inch water pipeline impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`05"N 76°57`57"W);
7) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`02"N 76°57`58"W);
8) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing and cribbing impacting 7 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°23`59"N 76°57`59"W);
9) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing, cribbing, and a timber mat bridge impacting 21 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) and 1,474 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°23`58"N 76°57`58"W);
10) A 16-inch water pipeline over an existing culvert impacting 3 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°23`45"N 76°58`28"W);
11) A 16-inch water pipeline over an existing culvert impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Miller Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°23`43"N 76°58`31"W);
12) A 16-inch water pipeline over an existing culvert impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Miller Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°23`40"N 76°58`30"W);
13) A 16-inch water pipeline and cribbing over an existing culvert impacting 3 linear feet of Miller Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°23`26"N 76°58`31"W);
14) A 16-inch water pipeline and cribbing over an existing culvert impacting 5 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°23`02"N 76°58`32"W);
15) A 16-inch water pipeline over an existing culvert impacting 6 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°22`50"N 76°59`03"W);
16) A 16-inch water pipeline over an existing culvert impacting 10 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°22`46"N 76°59`17"W);
17) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing and cribbing impacting 16 linear feet of Mill Creek (EV) (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`42"N 77°00`21"W);
18) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,890 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`42"N 77°00`25"W);
19) A 16-inch water pipeline and cribbing over an existing culvert impacting 3 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) and 9,161 square feet of adjacent floodway (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`50"N 77°00`36"W);
20) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing, cribbing, and a timber mat bridge impacting 14 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) and 8,769 square feet of adjacent floodway (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`53"N 77°00`43"W);
21) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing and a timber mat bridge impacting 15 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`52"N 77°01`03"W);
22) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing and a timber mat bridge impacting 19 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`41"N 77°01`30"W);
23) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing and a timber mat bridge impacting 16 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`33"N 77°01`41"W);
24) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 227 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`32"N 77°01`43"W);
25) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 729 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`30"N 77°01`46"W);
26) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing, cribbing, and a timber mat bridge impacting 19 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Trout Run, PA Quadrangle 41°22`30"N 77°01`47"W);
27) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 34 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°22`24"N 77°01`42"W);
28) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 25 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°22`16"N 77°01`28"W);
29) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 32 feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) and 1,702 square feet of adjacent palustrine emergent (PEM) wetlands (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°22`14"N 77°01`22"W);
30) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 35 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°22`10"N 77°01`15"W);
31) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 32 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°22`05"N 77°01`16"W);
32) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 758 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°22`02"N 77°01`21"W);
33) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing, cribbing, and a timber mat bridge impacting 16 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (WWF) (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°22`34"N 77°02`23"W);
34) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing, cribbing, and a timber mat bridge impacting 25 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (WWF) (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°20`18"N 77°01`53"W);
35) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch steel casing and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (WWF) and 588 square feet of adjacent palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°20`14"N 77°00`42"W);
36) A 16-inch water pipeline and a timber mat bridge impacting 80 square feet of a palustrine scrub-shrub (PSS) wetland (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°20`14"N 77°00`41"W);
37) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing, cribbing, and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (WWF) (Cogan Station, PA Quadrangle 41°19`53"N 77°00`06"W);
38) A 16-inch water pipeline over an existing culvert impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`41"N 76°57`54"W);
39) A 16-inch water pipeline impacting 417 square feet of floodway of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°24`39"N 76°57`59"W);
40) A 16-inch water pipeline over an existing culvert impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°23`53"N 76°58`03"W);
41) A 16-inch water pipeline through a 20-inch casing and cribbing impacting 6 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Murray Run (EV) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°20`14"N 77°00`41"W).
The project will result in a total of 407 linear feet of stream impacts, 18,347 square feet of additional floodway impacts, and 0.17 acre of wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a water pipeline and temporary access roadway for Marcellus well development.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
EA29-003: USDA—Natural Resources Conservation Service, 359 East Park Drive, Suite 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111-2747, Belfast Township, Fulton County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct earthen embankments, placing fill in or inundating 0.12 acre of Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland, all for the purpose of creating a net gain of .88 acre of PEM wetland under the national Wetland Reserve Program (WRP). The project is located in Belfast Township, Fulton County (Latitude: 39.864533; Longitude: -78.097676). Issued May 24, 2018.
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.
D46-003EA. Sister Maryann McKeogh, Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, 310 North River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016-1211, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, USACOE Philadelphia District.
Project proposes to remove the Loch Lindon Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring approximately 400 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes construction of grade control and instream log habitat structures. A portion of the former impoundment will be converted to a wetland by constructing a non-jurisdictional dam to bisect the reservoir. The project is located across Honey Run (TSF, MF) (Ambler, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.1546; Longitude: -75.2079).
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, P.O. 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.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
ESCGP-2 # ESX18-019-0006—Sculptor Lateral 12 Inch
and Meter Station
Applicant ETC Northeast Field Services LLC
Contact Mr. Tom Glisson
Address 6051 Wallace Road Extension 3rd Floor
City Wexford State PA Zip Code 15090
County Butler Township Allegheny
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 49131
North Branch of Bear CreekESCGP-2 # ESX18-031-0001—Windy Oakland Pipeline
Project
Applicant Stonehenge Laurel Gathering, LLC
Contact Mr. Patrick Redalen
Address 11400 Westmoor Circle, Suite 200A
City Westminster State CO Zip Code 80021
County Clarion Township(s) Perry
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Clarion
River (CWF), UNT to Allegheny River (WWF), UNT to
Dunlap Creek (WWF)Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-18-0039
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services LLC
Contact Person Scott Kinter
Address 400 IST Center, Suite 404
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Auburn
Receiving Stream(s)and Classification(s) UNT to Little
Meshoppen Ck (CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-18-0013
Applicant Name Regency Marcellus Gas Gathering LLC
Contact Person Nicholas Bryan
Address 101 W Third St
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming
Township(s) Penn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Big Run
(CWF); UNT to Beaver Run (CWF)
Secondary—Big Run (CWF); Beaver Run (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-18-0028
Applicant Name SWN Production Co LLC
Contact Person Nicki Atkinson
Address 917 SR 92 N
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Liberty
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Snake
Ck (CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-18-0006
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Jeffrey Deegan
Address 1720 Sycamore Rd
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Springville
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Pond Brook
(CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-14-0039(01)
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Jeffrey Deegan
Address 1720 Sycamore Rd
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Springville
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) White Ck
(CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-17-0049
Applicant Name Inflection Energy PA LLC
Contact Person Gregg Saunders
Address 101 W Third St 5th Fl
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming
Township(s) Upper Fairfield
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
Loyalsock Ck (EV)
Secondary—Loyalsock Ck (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-18-0006
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Jeffrey Deegan
Address 1720 Sycamore Rd
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Bradford
Township(s) Asylum
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
Susquehanna River (WWF, MF)
Secondary—Susquehanna RiverESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-18-0020
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Jeffrey Deegan
Address 1720 Sycamore Rd
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Bradford
Township(s) Leroy
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to
Towanda Ck (WWF, MF); UNT to McCraney Run
(EV, MF)
Secondary—Towanda Ck & McCraney RunESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-18-0015
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Jeffrey Deegan
Address 1720 Sycamore Rd
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Bradford
Township(s) Overton
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Mill Ck
(EV, MF); UNT to Sugar Run (EV, MF)
Secondary—Mill Ck and Schrader CkESCGP-2 # ESX29-131-18-0005
Applicant Name SWN Production Co LLC
Contact Person Nicki Atkinson
Address 917 SR 92 N
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Wyoming
Township(s) Tunkhannock
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Billings Mill
Brook (CWF); UNT to Tunkhannock Ck (CWF)
Secondary—Tunkhannock Ck (TSF)
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—6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, have been issued by the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Director, P.O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 18-20-003 LORD Corporation
601 South Street
Saegertown, PA 16433
Attn: Drew HowardCrawford Saegertown Borough 2 ASTs storing hazardous substances 75,000 gallons total
SPECIAL NOTICES
Final State Water Quality Certification
Required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the Equitrans Expansion Project Amendment Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, PE (412) 442-4149.
WQ05-001-A1, Equitrans, LP (Applicant), 625 Liberty Ave., Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Equitrans Expansion Project Amendment, in Franklin and Jefferson Townships, Greene County, ACOE Pittsburgh District. The proposed project amendment starts at near Crayne School Rd, located in Franklin Township Greene County, PA (Mather, PA Quadrangle N: 39° 54` 44.83"; W: 80° 05` 36.06") and ends at Equitrans' existing Jefferson Compressor Station, in Jefferson Township, Greene County, PA. (Mather, PA Quadrangle N: 39° 54` 36.03"; W: 80° 04` 31.69").
The previously referenced information relates to a proposed amendment to the Equitrans Expansion Project (EEP or Project) which was previously reviewed under file number WQ05-001, the history of which is detailed as follows:
On October 27, 2015, Applicant filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 717f) seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate its EEP (FERC Docket No. CP16-13-000). This application may be viewed on FERC's web site at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Docket Search; CP16-13).
On October 28, 2015, Applicant requested a State water quality certification from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in this Commonwealth through compliance with State water quality standards and associated State law requirements, which are consistent with the requirements of the Clean Water Act.
On July 18, 2017, State water quality certification was granted.
The previously approved Project (DEP File # WQ05-001) was described as follows:
The H-318 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project, as proposed, includes approximately 4.6 miles, of 20-inch pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from the EQT Gathering, LLC (EQT Gathering) Applegate Gathering system located in Forward Township, Allegheny County, PA to Equitrans' existing H-148 pipeline, in Union Township, Washington County, PA. This portion of the project also involves the installation of permanent aboveground facilities at the existing Applegate Site and new Hartson Launcher/Receiver Facilities which include approximately 0.48 acre of disturbance. The H-318 Pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will require approximately 74.1 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 80 linear feet of Lobbs Run—WWF (aka S-BB1), 106 linear feet of UNT to Lobbs Run—WWF (aka S-BB1(a)), 99 linear feet of UNT to Lobbs Run—WWF (akaS-BB2), 891 linear feet of Monongahela River—WWF (aka S-BB5), 75 linear feet of Bunola Run—WWF (aka S-BB4), 16 linear feet of Bunola Run—WWF (aka S-BB4 (for workspace)), 75 linear feet of Kelly Run—WWF (aka S-BB3), with a total of 1,342 linear feet of stream impacts to WWF, 1.5 acre of floodway, 0.01 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-BB3 (PEM), 0.014 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-BB10 (PFO), 0.016 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-BB9 (PFO), 0.041 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB3 (PEM), 0.372 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB7 (PEM) for which a Joint Permit Application has been submitted, 0.070 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB6 (PEM), 0.01 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB12-WP (PFO/PSS). Temporary impacts to wetlands on the H-318 pipeline segment of EEP total 0.10 acre, while permanent impacts total 0.51 acre, of that total the H-318 pipeline segment will require permanent impacts converting a total 0.028 acre of PSS or PFO wetland to PEM wetland.
The H-316 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project, as proposed, includes approximately 2.9 miles, of 30-inch pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from the proposed Redhook Compressor Station located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA to Equitrans' existing H-302 pipeline for delivery to Texas Eastern infrastructure located in Jefferson Township, Greene County, PA or south on Equitrans' existing H-302 pipeline to the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) located in West Virginia (WV). This portion of the project also involves the installation of permanent aboveground facilities at the new H-302 Tap and Launcher/Receiver Facility which includes approximately 0.11 acre of disturbance. The above ground facilities will be located within the same project footprint of the proposed H-316 pipeline construction. The H-316 pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will require approximately 56 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 118 linear feet of S-AA3 (UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF), 106 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA4), 80 linear feet of UNT to UNT 23572 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA8), 189 linear feet of UNT to UNT 23572 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA9), 81 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF ( aka S-AA10), 113 linear feet of UNT to Ruff Creek—WWF (aka S-AA11), 75 linear feet of Ruff Creek—WWF (aka S-AA12), 147 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA13), 83 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA14), 123 linear feet of South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA15), 6 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA24), 9 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA23), 7 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA22), 4 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (S-AA21), 2.5 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA20), 12 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA17), 2.5 linear feet of UNT to UNT 26514 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA18, with a total of 1,158 linear feet of stream impacts to WWF, 2.75 acres of floodway, 0.035 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-AA4 (PEM), 0.023 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-AA8 (PEM), 0.0007 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-AA10 (PEM), 0.059 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-AA4 (PEM), 0.074 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-AA7 (PEM), and 0.0007 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-AA10 (PEM). Temporary impacts to wetlands on the H-316 pipeline segment of EEP total 0.06 acre, while permanent impacts total 0.13 acre.
The Redhook Compressor Station is a proposed natural gas compressor station facility which will be located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 17.25 acres of earth disturbance and will not impact any wetlands or streams. A proposed permanent access road for the Redhook Compressor Station is anticipated to permanently impact 0.25 acre of floodway for stream UNT to UNT 81118 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-N2).
The M-80 Pipeline segments of the EEP Project is located in the same right-of-way as H-158 pipeline, and as proposed, includes an approximately 1,175 feet extension, of 6-inch pipeline (M-80 pipeline) and a 12-inch pipeline (H-158 pipeline) located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The pipeline currently moves gas to the existing Pratt Compressor station, but will be required to be extended to move gas to the aforementioned proposed Redhook Compressor Station located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The M-80 Pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will require approximately 11.47 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 105 linear feet of UNT 81118 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-AA1) and 165 linear feet of UNT to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (S-AA2), with a total of 270 linear feet of stream impacts to WWF, with a total of 270 linear feet of stream impacts to WWF, 2.25 acres of floodway, and no temporary or permanent wetland impacts.
The H-158 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project is located in the same right-of-way as M-80 pipeline, and as proposed, includes an approximately 1,175 feet extension, of 12-inch pipeline located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The pipeline currently moves gas to the existing Pratt Compressor station, but will be required to be extended to move gas to the proposed Redhook Compressor Station located in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The H-158 Pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will be installed within the same construction right-of-way as M-80, so will not require any additional acres of disturbance. Impacts from this segment are coupled with and are referenced in the discussion of the M-80 pipeline segment aquatic resource impacts.
The H-305 Pipeline segment of the EEP Project, as proposed, includes an approximately 504 feet extension, of 24-inch pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from the proposed Redhook Compressor Station to Equitrans' existing H-305 pipeline located at the existing Braden Run Interconnect with Texas Eastern in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA. The H-305 Pipeline portion of the EEP Project, as proposed, will require approximately 0.28 acre of earth disturbance, and impacts to 167 linear feet of UNT to UNT 81118 to South Fork Tenmile Creek—WWF (aka S-N1), 0.36 acre of floodway, and no temporary or permanent wetland impacts.
The project will cumulatively impact 2,937 linear feet of stream, 7.11 acres of floodways of associated watercourses, 0.16 acre of temporary wetland impacts and 0.64 acre of permanent wetland impacts.
By order issued October 13, 2017, in Docket No. CP16-13-000 (Order), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorized Equitrans, LP to construct and operate its proposed EEP subject to conditions specified in the Order. The Project includes the construction of pipeline, compression and ancillary facilities.
The currently proposed project amendment (WQ05-001-A1) was filed with FERC on November 9, 2017, as part of an implementation plan for the EEP. This proposed project amendment includes the elimination of the aforementioned H-318 pipeline segment in Washington and Allegheny Counties, and the modification for the H-316 pipeline segment in Greene County.
On December 15, 2017, Applicant requested a State water quality certification from the Department, as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the project amendment will protect water quality in this Commonwealth through compliance with State water quality standards and associated State law requirements, which are consistent with the requirements of the Clean Water Act.
The applicant proposes to eliminate the aforementioned H-318 pipeline 3.8-mile-long 20-inch pipeline, which has not been constructed, from the original project that received conditional State water quality certification. The H-318 Pipeline segment of the EEP starts Applegate Gathering system located in Forward Township, Allegheny County, PA (Glassport, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 15` 15.28"; W: 79° 57` 45.02") and ends at Equitrans' existing H-148 pipeline, in Union Township, Washington County, PA. (Monongahela, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 14` 27.04"; W: 79° 55` 16.43"). This pipeline proposed 74.1 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 80 linear feet of S-BB1 (Lobbs Run—WWF), 106 linear feet of S-BB1(a) (UNT to Lobbs Run—WWF), 99 linear feet of S-BB2 (UNT to Lobbs Run—WWF), 891 linear feet of S-BB5 (Monongahela River—WWF), 75 linear feet of S-BB4 (Bunola Run—WWF), 16 linear feet of S-BB4 (for workspace) (Bunola Run—WWF), 80 linear feet of S-BB3 (Kelly Run—WWF), with a total of 1,347 linear feet of stream impacts to WWF, 1.5 acre of floodway, 0.010 acre of temporary wetland impacts to W-BB3 (PEM), 0.041 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB3 (PEM), 0.372 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB7 (PEM) for which a Joint Permit Application was issued, and 0.070 acre of permanent wetland impacts to W-BB6 (PEM).
The applicant proposes to remove from the aforementioned H-316 route a 0.9-mile-long segment of 30-inch pipeline, which has not been constructed, from the original project that received State water quality certificaiton. The segment is located from Crayne School Rd, in Morgan Township Greene County, PA (Mather, PA Quadrangle N: 39° 54` 44.83"; W: 80° 05` 36.06") and ends at Equitrans existing H-302 pipeline, in Jefferson Township, Greene County, PA. (Mather, PA Quadrangle N: 39° 54` 01.56"; W: 80° 05` 14.36"). This segment included approximately 22 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 161 linear feet of South Fork Tenmile Creek (WWF) and unnamed tributaries of South Fork Tenmile Creek (WWF) (aka S-AA17, S-AA18, S-AA-10, S-AA20, S-AA21, S-AA22, S-AA-23, S-AA24), 0.06 acre of floodway, 0.001 acre of temporary Palustrine Emergent Wetland impacts, and 0.001 acre of permanent Palustrine Emergent Wetland impacts.
The applicant proposes to re-route the H-316 pipeline 1.1 mile, of 30-inch pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from the approved Redhook Compressor Station to the existing Jefferson Compressor Station, for delivery to Texas Eastern or south on Equitrans' H-302 pipeline to Mountain Valley Pipeline. The proposed H-316 Pipeline re-route starts at the H-316 natural gas pipeline near Crayne School Rd, located in Morgan Township Greene County, PA (Mather, PA Quadrangle N: 39° 54` 44.83"; W: 80° 05` 36.06") and ends at Equitrans' existing Jefferson Compressor Station, in Jefferson Township, Greene County, PA. (Mather, PA Quadrangle N: 39° 54` 36.03"; W: 80° 04` 31.69"). The H-316 Pipeline Re-route, as proposed, will require approximately 19 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 113.7 linear feet of South Fork Tenmile Creek (WWF), 0.405 acre floodway, 0 acre of temporary wetland impacts, and 0.07 acre of permanent Palustrine Emergent Wetland impacts.
No changes in footprint or impacts are proposed for the previously approved Redhook Compressor Station, H-305, H-158 or M-80 pipelines.
With the removal of H-318, inclusion of the H-316 re-route and modifications, the project will cumulatively impact 1,443 linear feet of stream, 5.9 acres of floodways of associated watercourses, 0.06 acre of temporary wetland impacts and 0.20 acre of permanent Palustrine Emergent Wetland impacts.
The Department published notice of its proposed State water quality certification in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on February 10, 2018 (48 Pa.B. 885) and received 0 comments from the public.
The Department certifies to Applicant that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not violate applicable State water quality standards set forth in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93, provided Applicant complies with the permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to State law:
Discharge Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline under Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a).
Erosion and Sediment Control Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with the Department's Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment issued under Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 102).
Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits for the construction, operation and maintenance of all water obstructions and encroachments associated with the project under Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 673.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601.), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 105).
Water Quality Monitoring—The Department retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that the receiving water quality is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
Operation—Applicant shall at all times properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this State Water Quality Certification and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of the Department to determine compliance with this State Water Quality Certification, including all required State water quality permits and State water quality standards. A copy of this certification shall be available for inspection by the Department during such inspections of the Project.
Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project which is affected by this State Water Quality Certification, Applicant shall serve a copy of this certification upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least 30 days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the Department Regional Office of such intent. Notice to the Department shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owner containing a specific date for transfer of certification responsibility, coverage and liability between them.
Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to the Department concerning this State Water Quality Certification shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Program Manager, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Reservation of Rights—The Department may suspend or revoke this State Water Quality Certification if it determines that Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this certification. The Department may require additional measures to achieve compliance with applicable law, subject to Applicant's applicable procedural and substantive rights.
Other Laws—Nothing in this State Water Quality Certification shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities or penalties established under any applicable Federal or State law or regulation.
Severability—The provisions of this State Water Quality Certification are severable and should any provision of this certification be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the certification shall not be affected thereby.
Any person aggrieved by this action may file a petition for review under Section 19(d) of the Federal Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 717r(d)), with the Office of the Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 21400 U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790 within 30 days of publication of this notice, or within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action, whichever occurs first. Important legal rights are at stake, so you should show this document to a lawyer at once.
Proposed State Water Quality Certification
Required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the Line N to Monaca Pipeline Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, PE, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, (412) 442-4000.
WQ05-022, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (Applicant), 1100 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. Line N to Monaca Pipeline Project (Project), in Center and Potter Townships, Beaver County and Buffalo Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District. The proposed project starts at Applicant's existing Line N pipeline in Center Township (Aliquippa, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 36` 58.39"; W: 80° 18` 8.94") and ends at the Shell Chemical Appalachia, LLC (Shell) Pennsylvania Chemical Project facility (Shell Facility) (Beaver, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 39` 45.88"; W: 80° 20` 20.23"). Additional work is located at Applicant's existing Buffalo Compressor Station in Buffalo Township, Washington County (Washington West, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 9` 25.47"; W: 80° 20` 38.92").
On March 23, 2018, Applicant filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the prior notice provisions set forth in 18 CFR 157.205, 157.208, 157.210 and 157.211 for authorization to construct and operate its Project (FERC Docket No. CP18-135-000). The Applicant's submission may be viewed on FERC's web site at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Docket Search; Docket No. CP18-135-000).
On March 26, 2018, Applicant requested a State water quality certification from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in this Commonwealth through compliance with State water quality standards and associated State law requirements, which are consistent with the requirements of the Clean Water Act.
The Project, as proposed, includes an approximately 4.5 miles long, 12-inch diameter pipeline for the purpose of transporting natural gas from Applicant's existing Line N transmission pipeline in Center Township at the proposed interconnect to a proposed metering and regulating (M&R) station located at the Shell Facility in Potter Township. The Project, as proposed, also includes installation of a new mainline valve adjacent to the interconnect in Center Township; and installation of a pipeline heater, pressure control worker monitor setup (single run with manual bypass), measurement, and a regulation building at Applicant's existing Buffalo Compressor Station in Buffalo Township. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 80.5 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 770 linear feet of streams classified as Warm Water Fishes (WWF), including unnamed tributaries (UNTs) to Raccoon Creek, Shafers Run, UNTs to Shafers Run, and UNTs to Poorhouse Run; 1.65 acre of floodway; and 0.03 acre of temporary palustrine emergent wetland impacts.
The Department is proposing to issue a State water quality certification to Applicant for the Project that will require compliance with the following State water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established under State law to ensure the Project does not violate applicable State water quality standards:
1. Discharge Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline under Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a).
2. Erosion and Sediment Control Permit—Applicant shall obtain and comply with the Department's Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment issued under Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 102).
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Department Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits for the construction, operation and maintenance of all water obstructions and encroachments associated with the project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 673.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601.), and all applicable implementing regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 105).
4. Water Quality Monitoring—The Department retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that the receiving water quality is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
5. Operation—Applicant shall at all times properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this State Water Quality Certification and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
6. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of the Department to determine compliance with this State Water Quality Certification, including all required State water quality permits and State water quality standards. A copy of this certification shall be available for inspection by the Department during such inspections of the Project.
7. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project which is affected by this State Water Quality Certification, Applicant shall serve a copy of this certification upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least 30 days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the Department Regional Office of such intent. Notice to Department shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owner containing a specific date for transfer of certification responsibility, coverage, and liability between them.
8. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to the Department concerning this State Water Quality Certification shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, Dana Drake, P.E., Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
9. Reservation of Rights—The Department may suspend or revoke this State Water Quality Certification if it determines that Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this certification. The Department may require additional measures to achieve compliance with applicable law, subject to Applicant's applicable procedural and substantive rights.
10. Other Laws—Nothing in this State Water Quality Certification shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities or penalties established under any applicable Federal or State law or regulation.
11. Severability—The provisions of this State Water Quality Certification are severable and should any provision of this certification be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the certification shall not be affected thereby.
Prior to issuance of the final State water quality certification, the Department will consider all relevant and timely comments, suggestions or objections submitted to the Department within 30 days of this notice. Comments should be directed to Dana Drake, PE, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, at the previously listed address or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD). Comments must be submitted in writing and contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions on this proposal. No comments submitted by facsimile will be accepted.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-887. Filed for public inspection June 8, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]
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