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LAND RECYCLING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with the Department. A NOI to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified person, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a NOI to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5787.
Contact: Charline Bass.
510 East Baltimore Pike, 510 East Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063, Media Borough, Delaware County. Nicholas Lippincott, RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of Michael P. Markman, 510 East Baltimore Pike, LLC, c/o BET Investments, Inc., 200 Dryden Road, Suite 2000, Dresher, PA 19025 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Groundwater at the site has been found to be contaminated with VOCs. The subject property is currently a Rite Aid and the intended future use will remain commercial. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the background standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Delaware County Daily Times on April 9, 2022.
Pen Ambler Park, 351 Mathers Road, Lower Gwynedd Township, PA 19002, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. John M. (Jay) Ash, PG, AMO Environmental Decisions, 875 North Easton Road, Suite 10, Doylestown, PA 18902 on behalf of Craig McAnally, Lower Gwynedd Township, 1130 North Bethlehem Pike, P.O. Box 625, Spring House, PA 19477 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Metals, PAHs and 2,3,7,8-TCDD have been identified in soil. The intended future use of the property is recreational. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Mont-Spring Sun & Ambler Gaze on March 13, 2022.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Diaz Property, 36 North 9th Street, Bangor, PA 18013, Bangor Borough, Northampton County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Gladys Diaz, 36 North 9th Street, Bangor, PA 18013, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated by a release of heating oil from an underground storage tank. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on May 19, 2022.
Evonik Corporation, 7001 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Barry Isett & Associates, 85 South Route 100, Allentown, PA 18106, on behalf of Evonik Corporation, 7001 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with heating oil from an underground storage tank. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on March 10, 2022.
530 Milford Street, 530 Milford Street, Easton, PA 18045, Palmer Township, Northampton County. Barry Isett & Associates, 85 South Route 100, Allentown, PA 18106, on behalf of Brookside Commercial Construction, 823 Third Street, Whitehall, PA 18052, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with arsenic from historic site operations. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on May 13, 2022.
Range Unit 75 SGL-A Well Pad, 866 Darrow Road, New Milford, PA 18834, Great Bend Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801, on behalf of SWN Production Company LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of production fluid (brine). Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent on May 11, 2022.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Inline Express Project, Interstate 80 at Milemarker 185E, Loganton, PA 17747, Greene Township, Clinton County. EnviroServe, Inc., 254 Reitz Avenue, Winfield, PA 17889, on behalf of Inline Express, 6100 Linsdale Street, Detroit, MI 48204, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning the remediation of site soil contaminated with diesel fuel and motor oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the nonresidential Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on April 5, 2022.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
WMGM065SC001. Earthcare, LLC, 3311 East Powell Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714, with a facility location of 203 Kline Road, Bethel, PA 19507, Bethel Township, Berks County. This permit application is for the storage and processing of municipal wastewater sewage sludge (biosolids) from municipal wastewater treatment plants for beneficial use as a fuel at power plants and cement kilns. Processing is limited to drying and gasification. The application for determination of applicability was determined to be administratively complete on May 18, 2022.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact John Oren, P.E., Permits Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717.705.4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
WMGR123NE002. Coterra Energy, Inc., 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. An application for minor permit modification to change the name of the permittee from Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation to Coterra Energy, Inc. The application was received on May 11, 2022 and deemed administratively complete on May 18, 2022.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about the application may contact Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Waste Management Program, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, P.E., New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4168.
26-00573C: Johnson Matthey, Inc., 605 Mountain View Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 26-00573C to allow the installation and operation of one (1) selective catalytic reduction system, one (1) oxidation catalyst, and one (1) natural gas-fired duct burner. The facility manufactures catalytic inserts for automotive, diesel, and industrial emissions control applications and is located in the Borough of Smithfield, Fayette County.
The proposed project potential to emit will not equal or exceed 24.0 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 4.5 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 0.25 ton of particulate matter, 0.5 ton per year of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 0.5 ton per year of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), 0.05 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 23.0 tons of volatile organic compounds, 0.25 ton of hazardous air pollutants (HAP), 0.1 ton of methanol, and 1.0 ton of ammonia.
Facility-wide potential to emit after completion of the project shall not equal or exceed 34.0 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 11.5 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 2.5 tons of particulate matter, 1.5 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 1.5 tons per year of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), 1.0 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 24.0 tons of volatile organic compounds, 1.0 ton of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), 0.5 ton of methanol, and 1.0 ton of ammonia.
The authorization is subject to State Emission Standards. This plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to revise the existing State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
The Plan Approval Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval, and other relevant information for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Trent Greener, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; tgreener@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4096. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-26-00573C), and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Edward F. Orris, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to eorris@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
15-00149: The Vanguard Group, Inc., 455 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, PA 19087, located in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, for the renewal of a State-Only Operating Permit. This facility is classified as Synthetic Minor facility for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions. Vanguard operates office buildings which contain equipment in support of operations in the financial services industry. Vanguard currently operates two existing emergency generators (EGens) at this site to provide power during periods of utility power outages and during electrical infrastructure maintenance. Each EGen is restricted to 500 hours per year of operation. There is no increase in NOx emissions with this renewal. The Operating Permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions designed to address all applicable air quality requirements.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00172: Thales DIS USA, 101 Park Dr, Montgomeryville, PA 18936, located in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the renewal Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The facility has a VOC emissions limit of 24.99 tpy and HAPs emissions limit of 9.99 tpy. The facility is involved in printing cards, badges and other plastic formats for various industries. Thales operates silk screen, sheet-fed offset lithographic and digital presses. The permit contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.
36-05093: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc. dba Martin Limestone Inc./Denver & Kurtz Plant, 75 Kurtz Road, Denver, PA 17517, to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the asphalt plant and quarry located in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. The actual emissions from the asphalt plant in 2020 combined with the quarry potential to emit emission are estimated at NOx 2.93 tons, CO 14.63 tons, PM10 14.47 tons, SOx 0.38 ton, VOCs 3.60 tons and HAPs 0.45 ton. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60 Subpart I—Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities and 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration at 215-685-9426.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the following facility:
OP20-000059: S.D. Richman Sons, Inc., 2435 Wheatsheaf Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19137, for the operation of scrap materials shredding facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources are the shredder and the associated units, including an infeed conveyor, an under-mill oscillator, a magnet feed conveyor, two vibratory feeders, a non-ferrous stockpile conveyor, a ferrous conveyor, a sorting conveyor, and a radial conveyor. The shredder and the associated units are operated using electricity. The plant can process up to 70 tons per hour of scrap materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments or request for public hearing within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Mining Permit No. 32051301. NPDES No. PA0215228. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit in Buffington and Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County, affecting 1,158.2 proposed underground acres and 1,158.2 proposed subsidence control plan acres. Application received: March 8, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 56140701. NPDES No. PA0119954. Coal Innovations, LLC, 1134 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit to add Module 27 to the approved CMAP to permit the use of biosolids to be utilized during reclamation in Quemahoning and Stonycreek Townships, Somerset County. Application received: March 16, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 30831303. Cumberland Contura, LLC, 158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370, to revise the permit and related NPDES permit for the injection of fine coal refuse slurry into Cumberland Mine workings through an existing capped air shaft in Perry and Whiteley Townships, Greene County, affecting 4.4 proposed surface acres. Application received: December 23, 2021. Application withdrawn: May 5, 2022.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, RA-EPKNOX@pa.gov (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Mining Permit No. 33850118. NPDES No. PA0106682. P & N Coal Company, Inc., 680 Old Route 119 Highway North, Indiana, PA 15701, Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Winslow Township, Jefferson County, affecting 190.1 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Soldier Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. No changes proposed. Application received: April 15, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Mining Permit No. 17060107. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830. Permit renewal for application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit located in Girard Township, Clearfield County, affecting 294.8 acres. The renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving stream(s): Deer Creek and UNT A to Deer Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: May 17, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 17970102. NPDES Permit No. PA0220558. EnerCorp, Inc., 1310 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit located in Graham Township, Clearfield County, affecting 58.9 acres. Remaining mining activities consist only of operation and maintenance of a post-mining mine drainage water treatment system. Receiving stream(s): Alder Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: May 20, 2022.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Mining Permit No. 03080105. Britt Energies, Inc., P.O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701. Permit renewal for reclamation only at an existing bituminous surface mining site located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, affecting 63.9 acres. Receiving stream: Cherry Run and unnamed tributaries to Cherry Run. Classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: June 11, 2021, permit issued on May 17, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Mining Permit No. 54733020. BET Associates IV, LLC, 1233 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252, correction of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant operation to include mine reclamation fill for reclamation in Tamaqua, Coaldale, Lansford, Nesquehoning and Summit Hill Boroughs, Schuylkill County and Carbon County, affecting 7,479.0 acres. Receiving streams: Little Schuylkill River and Panther Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: May 6, 2022.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, RA-EPKNOX@pa.gov (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Mining Permit No. 37870303. RWE Holding Company, P.O. Box 144, Portersville, PA 16051, proposed revision to an existing large noncoal surface mine to add 19.9 acres located in Taylor Township, Lawrence County, affecting a total of 65.9 acres. Receiving streams: Beaver River, classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: March 31, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 43202802. H & H Materials, Inc., 190 Canon Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153, proposed revision to an existing small noncoal surface mine to add a road variance located in Sandy Lake Borough, Mercer County, affecting 4.8 acres. Receiving streams: McCutcheon Run, unnamed tributaries to Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: April 6, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Mining Permit No. 14060301. NPDES No. PA0256323. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823, renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site located in Rush Township, Centre County, affecting 159.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Moshannon Creek and Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 9, 2021. Permit Issued: May 17, 2022
Mining Permit No. 08110302. NPDES No. PA0257541. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site located in Wilmot Township, Bradford County, affecting 61.11 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Panther Lick Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: October 14, 2021. Permit Issued: May 19, 2022.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Mining Permit No. 58090803. Jeff Spadine, 82 Spadine Road, Nicholson, PA 18446, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Springville Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 2.0 acres on quarry owned by Jeff Spadine. Application received: April 4, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 58010828. William A. Smith, 6122 Ridge Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Jessup Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 0.91 acre on quarry owned by William A. Smith. Application received: May 16, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 58110301. NPDES Permit No. PA0226106. Southern Tier Rock, LLC, 2197 Lillie Hill Road, Apalachin, NY 13732, transfer of a quarry operation and NPDES Permit from K & CN, LLC in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 135.7 acres. Receiving streams: Mitchell Creek and Salt Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF and HQ. Application received: May 16, 2022.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Additional criteria
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan, and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters of this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Submittal of comments
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit notice within 30-days of this notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and phone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
Requests or petitions for a public hearing on any NPDES permit applications will be accepted as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30-days of this public notice and contain the name, address, phone number and the interest of the party filing the request and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. The Department may hold a public hearing if the public interest is significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, RA-EPCAMBRIA@pa.gov (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
NPDES No. PA PA0279498. Mining Permit No. 32160101. P&N Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, renewal of an NPDES permit in Banks Township and Burnside Township, Indiana County and Clearfield County, affecting 51.4 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Crush Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving stream is included in the West Branch Susquehanna TMDL. Application received: April 14, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Crush Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing SWO Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls 002 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 002 (10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 002 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report NPDES No. PA0234192. Mining Permit No. 56960106. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, renewal of an NPDES permit in Lincoln Township, Somerset County, affecting 352.6 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving streams: North Branch of Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 25, 2021.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to North Branch of Quemahoning Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate (MGD) 007 Existing Sediment Pond 0.01 008 Existing Sediment Pond 0.01 013 Existing Treatment Pond 0.06 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) 007, 008, and 013 discharging to North Branch of Quemahoning Creek are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 2.8 5.6 7.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, RA-EPKNOXpa.gov (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
NPDES No. PA0241881. Mining Permit No. 37010301. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, revision of an NPDES permit in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, affecting 182.3 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Tock Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: March 28, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 New SWO 176.4 002 New SWO 98.3 004 New SWO 201.1 005 New SWO 139.1 006 New TFO 32.3 007 New TFO 32.3 008 New TFO 32.3 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0258491. Mining Permit No. 37070303. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, revision of an NPDES permit in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, affecting 102.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Slippery Tock Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: March 10, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 New SWO 0.56 002 New SWO 0.51 003 New TFO 0.28 004 New TFO 0.28 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov (Contact: Ashley Smith).
NPDES Permit No. PA0116459. Mining Permit No. 4775SM18. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from large noncoal (industrial minerals) mining in Marion Township, Centre County, affecting 227.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Nittany Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: January 6, 2022.
The following outfalls discharge to Nittany Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Quarry Sump Intermittent
(pumped-up to 1.1 MGD)002 Existing STA Precipitation Induced 003 Existing STC Precipitation Induced 004 Existing STB Precipitation Induced 005 Existing STD Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report Oil and Grease (mg/L) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 002—004 (Dry Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 005 (Dry Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report Oil and Grease (mg/L) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 002—005 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report Oil and Grease (mg/L) Report (Outfall 005 only) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Outfalls: 002—005 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT SECTION 401The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E2203222-004: Londonderry Township, 783 South Geyers Church Road, in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove an existing structure and to 1.) install and maintain a 10.0-foot by 4-foot, 5-inch open bottom aluminum arch culvert with type D-W headwall and endwalls in an unnamed tributary to Conewago Creek (TSF, MF); and 2.) place and maintain fill in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to Conewago Creek (TSF, MF) and palustrine emergent/scrub shrub/forested wetlands impacting 0.07 acre of floodway and 0.07 acre of wetlands, all for the purpose of providing increased capacity through the culvert during high flow events. The project is located immediately west of the intersection of Foxiana Road and Goodwin Lane (Latitude: 40.186379° N; Longitude: 76.682693° W) in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County. To compensate for the proposed wetlands, watercourse and floodway impacts, the applicant proposes to purchase credits from DEP's in Lieu Fee Program.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000 Contact: Dana Drake.
E5605221-001, Somerset Township, P.O. Box 754, Somerset, PA 15501, Somerset Township, Somerset County; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
The applicant proposes to:
Operate, and maintain an existing 435 linear foot stream enclosure, consisting of a 30-inch diameter plastic pipe, in an open top inlet in an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Kimberly Run (CWF), and 580 sq ft of PEM wetlands, for the purpose supporting the west side of Menser Road.
The project will permanently impact 450 linear feet of the UNT, and 580 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetlands.
The project site is located along Menser Road, approximately 0.3 mile south of the intersection with SR 31, (Murdock PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 39°, 59`, 30"; W: -79°, 01`, 01"; Sub-basin 19F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Somerset Township, Somerset County.
Southwest District Oil & Gas Management: 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E3007221-007: EQM Gathering OPCO, LLC, 100 Noble Energy Drive, 5th Floor, Canonsburg, PA 15317-7550.
A Small Project Joint Permit Application to expose approximately 2,605 LF of one (1) permanent 12" steel gas pipeline for pipeline monitoring and longwall mine mitigation involved in the Consol 9L longwall mine panel (facility by others). The line exposure is expected to last for approximately 6 months. The project is located in Richhill Township, Greene County, Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, (New Freeport Quadrangle), Latitude: 39.86382; Longitude: -80.44711.
The pipeline excavation and exposure, flume pipe installation and aerial span mat bridge will result in no permanent direct or indirect impacts. Proposed temporary impacts to 40 LF of stream and 0.05 acre (2,347 sq ft) of floodway of one (1) UNT to South Fork Dunkard Fork (TSF).
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
EA3603222-003: Donegal Chapter Trout Unlimited, P.O. Box 8001, Lancaster, PA 17604, Fulton Township, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain 3,840 linear feet of stream restoration of Little Conowingo Creek and 600 liner feet of Conowingo Creek by use of 68 rock deflectors, 20 mud sills totaling 735 linear feet, 2 rock cross vanes, 20 boulder walls totaling 923 linear feet, and 14 areas of floodplain bench creation totaling 0.61 acre, located adjacent to Goat Hill Road in Fulton Township, Lancaster County (Latitude: 39.7621; Longitude: -77.1657), all for the purpose of stream restoration and fish habitat improvements. The project also involves construction and maintenance of 4 agricultural crossings covered under General Permit. Wetlands are present on site but will not be impacted by the project.
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