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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewHillandale Gettysburg LP
3910 Oxford Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325Adams County 1,172.7 20,782.6 Poultry/
LayerNA Renewal Silver Crest Acres
1147 Silver Spring Road
Holtwood, PA 17352Lancaster County 320 432.28 Swine HQ Renewal Herman Zeager
159 Yoder Road
Bainbridge, PA 17502Lancaster County 65.5 914.16 Swine NA Renewal Glenn & Joel Martin
2077 Mountain Road
Manheim, PA 17545Lancaster County 212.9 36.5 Ducks HQ Renewal R & T Family Farms LLC
258 Mountain Road
Muncy Valley, PA 17758Lycoming County 238.3 663.9 Swine/
BeefNA Renewal Carlin Lehman
11737 Parthemer Road
McClure, PA 17841Snyder County 1 596.71 Swine/
FinishingNA New
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Pam Yoder, Clerical Assistant, 814-332-6899.
Application No. 2522502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Erie City Water Authority Address 340 West Bayfront Parkway Erie, PA 16507 Municipality Mill Creek Township County Erie County Responsible Official Craig Palmer, P.E. Consulting Engineer Robert Horvat, P.E.
Entech Engineering, Inc.
400 Industry Drive
Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15275Application Received August 29, 2022 Description Construct a new Asbury Tank Booster Pump Station Application No. 3222501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Indiana County
Municipal Services AuthorityAddress 602 Kolter Drive
Indiana, PA 15701Municipality Washington Township County Indiana County Responsible Official Martin Maschak, Exec. Dir. Consulting Engineer Christopher Wharton, P.E. Gibson-Thomas
Engineering Co., Inc.
1004 Ligonier Street
Box 853
Latrobe, PA 15650Application Received August 30, 2022 Description Construct a new clarifier at the Crooked Creek Water Treatment Plant
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received 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 a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Carrie Majett, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5892.
WMGI005A. Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC, 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486-0004, Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. This permit modification application of the determination of applicability (DOA) under General Permit No. WMGI005A is to reflect the change of legal entity from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, for the Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC—West Point Facility, an Infectious Waste Processing facility. Application received: June 23, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: June 23, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
WMGI005D. Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC, 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486-0004, Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. This permit modification application of the determination of applicability (DOA) under General Permit No. WMGI005D is to reflect the change of legal entity from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, for the Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC—North Wales Facility, an Infectious Waste Processing facility. Application received: June 23, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: July 11, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Potomac Environmental, Inc., P.O. Box 1836, Stafford, VA 22555-1836. License No. PA-AH 0925. Accepted: June 29, 2022.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
2347854 Ontario, Inc., 1818 Burlington Street E, Hamilton, ON L8H 3L4. License No. PA-AH 0817. Accepted: August 8, 2022.
Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC, 2000 Center Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. License No. PA-AH 0672. Accepted: July 21, 2022.
Transervice Logistics, Inc., 5 Dakota Drive, Lake Success, NY 11042. License No. PA-AH 0702. Accepted: August 30, 2022.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Approved Storage & Waste Hauling MA, Inc., 110 Edison Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. License No. PA-HC 0273. Accepted: August 30, 2022.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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 DEP, 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 DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP'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 DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals 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 DEP'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.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, 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 DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP 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.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APRROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-3648.
08-00016: Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co., Inc., 2105 South Broadway, Pine City, NY 14871, Athens Township, Bradford County. Application received: March 3, 2022. For issuance of a revised operating permit to change the test requirements for the P101 drum plant from 50% RAP to 20% to 40% RAP to enable performance testing during actual production runs. The revision also incorporates all other terms and conditions of Plan Approvals 08-0016B and 08-00016C into the operating permit via administrative amendment along with the elimination of use of reprocessed oil in the drum plant burner, the addition of stack test requirements and revision of the No. 2 fuel oil specifications to reflect 25 Pa. Code § 123.22 for the Dalrymple Chemung facility. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. The emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the SMOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63 and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05152F: Kellogg USA Inc., 2050 State Road, Lancaster, PA 17604, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Application received: June 3, 2022. For the replacement of the corn tempering bin on the corn line with a larger corn tempering bin at the East Hempfield plant. The overall capacity of the corn line will not increase. The existing corn tempering bin exhausts through Rotoclone # 23, Size 16, inside the building. The new tempering bin will exhaust through a larger American Air Filter, Model W, Size 24, Rotoclone Wet Scrubber (Rotoclone # 39) and exhaust outside. The expected increase in facility potential emissions as a result of the changes proposed is: 0.01 tpy of PM. The facility is a State Only facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
08-00007, Leprino Foods Co., 400 Leprino Avenue, Waverly, NY 14892, South Waverly Borough, Bradford County. Application received: February 22, 2022. To issue a renewal State Only (synthetic minor) Operating Permit for their natural and processed cheese manufacturing facility. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 08-00007. The facility's main sources include four natural gas/# 2, 4, 5 and 6 fuel oil-fired boilers and a natural gas-fired whey spray dryer. The facility has potential emissions of 45.02 TPY of CO; <100 TPY of NOx; <100 TPY of SOx; 48.29 TPY of PM/PM10; 5.93 TPY of VOCs; <10 TPY any single HAP; <25 TPY. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
49-00002, ConAgro Grocery Products Company, 30 Marr Street, Milton, PA 17847, Milton Borough, Northumberland County. Application received: April 14, 2022. To issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for their manufacturing plant. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 49-00002. The facility's main sources include three (3) natural gas fired boilers ranging in size from 90 MMBtu/hr—108 MMBtu/hr, a wastewater treatment plant, six (6) storage silos, and a diesel fire pump. The facility has potential emissions of <100 TPY of CO; <100 TPY of NOx; 0.58 TPY of SOx; 10.05 TPY of PM/PM10; 9.10 TPY of VOCs, and 1.88 TPY of HAPs. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the renewal operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-00886, Cross Paving, LLC, 8955 Wattsburg Road, Erie, PA 16509-6021, Venango Township, Erie County. Application received: February 17, 2022. The Department is providing notice that they intend to renew a State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for operation of the hot mix asphalt (HMA) facility. The facility's primary emission sources include the batch HMA process controlled by a cyclone collector and venturi scrubber, the aggregate storage piles, and truck load-out. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 26.4 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 88.0 TPY CO, 1.80 TPY VOC, 30.8 TPY total PM, and 19.4 TPY SOx. The facility is a synthetic minor, taking a limit of 440,000 tons per year of asphalt produced to maintain CO emissions below 100 TPY. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
62-00184, Allegheny Aggregate, Inc., Pittsfield, 34175 Route 6, P.O. Box 38, Pittsfield, PA 16340, Pittsfield Township, Wayne County. Application received: January 18, 2022. The Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a new State Only Operating Permit for the sand and gravel processing plant. The facility consists of the mineral processing plant (crushers, conveyors, screening, roadways), and a 170-bhp diesel engine that powers the backup processing plant. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: PM-10: 19.94 TPY, PM-2.5: 0.915 TPY, NOx: 6.60 TPY, SOx: 0.436 TPY, VOC: 0.535 TPY, and CO: 1.422 TPY; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The engine is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The processing facility is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants, as well as General Permit GP3 conditions. The permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
21-03004, ADM Milling Co., 811 Spangler Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Camp Hill Borough, Cumberland County. Application received: May 20, 2022. For the operation of a flour mill facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 14.4 tpy PM-10, 3.61 tpy NOx, 3.03 tpy CO, 4.58 tpy VOC, and less than 1 tpy of SOx and HAPs. 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.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
38-03055, Always Bagels, Inc., 10 Keyland Ct, Bohemia, NY 11716-2620, North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. Application received: March 28, 2022. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for a bagel bakery. The facility has the potential to emit about 45.66 tons per year of VOCs, mainly from ethanol. 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.
06-03551, SGL Carbon LLC, 796 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, Spring Township, Berks County. Application received: January 24, 2022. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the Spring Graphite Plant. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 13 tpy of particulate matter. 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 25 Pa. Code § 129.63.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-00229, Brenner Aerostructures, 450-3 Winks Lane, Bensalem, PA 19020, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Application received: February 24, 2022. For renewal of a non-Title V, Natural Minor Operating Permit. The facility is a manufacturer of aerospace components primarily serving the commercial aerospace industry. Permitted sources consist of four (4) spray booths in which a variety of coatings are applied to various parts and components specific to the aerospace industry. The primary pollutant of concern is volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAP) that are contained in the coatings. Brenner Aerostructures is categorized as a natural minor facility and will not exceed any major source thresholds. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements.
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 (DEP). 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 DEP 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 DEP 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.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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 Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3, 724.769.1100.
Mining Permit No. 30841317. NPDES No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township and Morris Township, Greene County. A revision to the permit and related NPDES permit for the VEP Boreholes Project, affecting 5.4 proposed surface acres. Application received: June 14, 2022. Accepted: August 11, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 26961601. NPDES No. PA0214779. Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 234, Belle Vernon, PA 15012-0234, Luzerne Township and East Bethlehem Township, Fayette County and Washington County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: June 23, 2022. Accepted: August 23, 2022.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, (724.925.5500) or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 30050103. NPDES No. PA0250759. Duquesne Light Company, 1800 Seymour Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1134, Monongahela Township, Greene County. Renewal application for continued mining for an existing bituminous mining operation and associated NPDES permit, affecting 37.0 acres. Receiving streams: Sandy Run and Monongahela River. Classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: August 31, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54010201. Rausch Creek Coal Mining Good Spring, LLC, 978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983, Hegins Township and Porter Township, Schuylkill County. Transfer from Rausch Creek Generation, LLC of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation and correction to add strip mining and blasting to the permit affecting 73.63 acres. Receiving stream: Good Spring Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 4, 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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 64122501. NPDES Permit No. PA0225240. Tim Kohrs, 1031 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431, Texas Township, Wayne County. Renewal of an NPDES Permit on a GP-105 quarry permit affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream: Indian Orchard Brook, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: August 29, 2022.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (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 (DEP) 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 DEP 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.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3, 724.769.1100.
NPDES No. PA0214248. Mining Permit No. 63743702. Eighty Four Mining Company, 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, Somerset Township, Washington County. Application received: June 29, 2020. Accepted: September 24, 2020.
A repost to correct a mistake for a renewal to the NPDES permit and the mining activity permit for Eighty Four Mining Company for Mine 84 Refuse Area. Additionally, a transfer of the permit to Washington County Land Resources, Inc. and a change of the mine name to Washington County CRDA, affecting 601.0 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Center Branch Pigeon Creek, classified for the following use: WWF, Monongahela River Watershed.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to UNT 39728 of Center Branch Pigeon Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 discharging to UNT 39727 of Center Branch Pigeon Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to August 1, 2024:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 141 283 383 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 discharging to UNT 39727 of Center Branch Pigeon Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from August 2, 2024 to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0588491. Mining Permit No. 568141612. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Black Township, Somerset County. Renewal of an NPDES permit, mining activity permit and GP12 Air Quality Permit. Affecting 43.0 acres. Receiving stream: Coxes Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. This receiving stream is included in the Coxes Creek TMDL. Application received: August 4, 2021.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Coxes Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 39° 55` 48"; Long: -79° 08` 48") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - Report - pH (s.u.) 6.0 Min - - 9.0 Max Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) - - - Report Temperature (°C) - - - Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: Coxes Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 39° 55` 59"; Long: -79° 08` 41") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - Report - pH (s.u.) 6.0 Min - - 9.0 Max Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) - - - Report Temperature (°C) - - - Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595721. Mining Permit No. 7876SM1. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. Application received: May 29, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit on a quarry operation affecting 89.30 acres. Receiving stream: Coplay Creek, classified for the following use: CWF.
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 Coplay Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing TFO Gravity drainage The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Acidity, Total (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Oil & Grease (mg/L) Report NPDES Permit No. PA0612171. Mining Permit No. 36820301. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, White Township, Lehigh County. Application received: June 6, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit on a quarry operation, affecting 131.71 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Black Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-WWF, MF.
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 tributary to Black Creek
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate MGD 001 Existing TFO 0.15 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow 0.15 pH 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Acidity, Total (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Oil & Grease (mg/L) Report
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). 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. Individuals 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 DEP may schedule 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 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5829222-010. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 22, 2022.
To construct, operate and maintain a well pad impacting 100,624 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland, 51,836 square feet of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland and 958 square feet of a palustrine scrub shrub (PSS) wetland. (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.708773°, Longitude: -76.024301°). This project is an after-the-fact permit that is associated with the Chesapeake Audit and will result in 153,418 square feet (3.522 acres) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of establishing a well pad for Marcellus well development in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. The permittee will provide 13.06 acres of wetland credits at the Camp Brook Restoration Site (Elkland, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.988385°, Longitude: -77.337152°), permit application number E5929221-006.
E5829222-009. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 22, 2022.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. a temporary workspace impacting 2,831 square feet (0.06 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.653206°, Long. -76.033345°),
2. a temporary workspace impacting 2,396 square feet (0.06 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.653122°, Long. -76.033561°),
3. permanent well pad fill impacting 5,227 square feet (0.12 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.652736°, Long. -76.032256°),
4. permanent well pad fill impacting 22,651 square feet (0.52 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.652206°, Long. -76.032693°),
The McGavin SUS Pad project located in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 0.11 acre (4,777 square feet) of temporary PFO wetland impacts and 0.64 acre (27,878 square feet) of permanent PEM wetland impacts all for the purpose of operating and maintaining a Marcellus Shale natural gas well site.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
E4104222-010. GEG PA Solar LLC, 2 Logan Square, Suite 1830, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Nippenose Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 16, 2022.
GEG PA Solar, LLC is proposing the development of a 986-acre solar power project. The project is located in Nippenose Township, Lycoming County, PA on the southern side of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The Property is generally bound by: (i) the West Branch of the Susquehanna River on the north and east; (ii) Norfolk Southern's railroad line and the Village of Antes Fort on the south; and (iii) State Highway 44 (SR 0044) on the west. The project area consists mostly of agricultural fields with small areas of forests, streams, wetlands, drainageways, and the floodplain and floodway of the West Branch Susquehanna River. The approximate center of the site is located at 41.200892° N, -77.217611° W according to the Linden PA USGS 7.5-minute series quadrangle. The Developer has entered into an approximately 25-year lease with the Property owners to access, construct, operate and maintain a commercial-scale project to generate 180—200 megawatt alternating current (MWAC) solar photovoltaic (PV) electric power. The Project is proposed to include a series of solar PV panels to capture and convert sunlight to produce direct current (DC) electricity. Through a series of inverters, equipment and supporting appurtenances, the Project is proposed to convert the DC electricity to generate AC electricity. The Project is proposed to be interconnected to the electrical grid via the existing Pennsylvania Power and Light Corporation (PPL) Lycoming-Lock Haven 69 kV overhead electric transmission line located south of the Property. The AC electricity generated from the Project is then to be delivered off-site for use by third parties, including energy companies and other entities. The Project is expected to generate approximately 350,000—400,000 MWh per year, or the equivalent of providing electricity to approximately 72,000—80,000 average Pennsylvania homes for an entire year. Latitude: 41.2008°, Longitude: -77.2175°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E6305122-007. PennDOT District 12-0, 825 North Gallatin Avenue Ext, Uniontown, PA 15401, Luzerne Township, Fayette County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 2, 2022.
The applicant proposes to: 1. remove an existing, single span reinforced concrete slab bridge over an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Middle Wheeling Creek (WWF) that has a hydraulic opening of 50 sq ft and out-to-out length of 16.55` and construct and maintain a replacement, precast box culvert with precast wingwall end sections with a hydraulic opening of 60 sq ft and out-to-out length of 37`, and grouted rock cut-off walls over the UNT to Middle Wheeling Creek, 2. place and maintain fill in 173 LF of Middle Wheeling Creek (WWF) and construct and maintain 156 LF of relocated channel with natural stream bed material, live stake riparian plantings, and livestock fencing, 3. place and maintain fill, including R-6 rock, as part of a roadway embankment within the floodway along 183 LF of the left bank of Middle Wheeling Creek, 4. remove the existing 18-inch dia. CMP stormwater outfall structure and construct and maintain a stormwater outfall in the same location consisting of 24" dia. HDPE pipe spilling onto the R-6 roadway embankment in the Middle Wheeling Creek floodway described previously, 5. remove the existing 18-inch dia. CMP owned by West Finley Township and construct and maintain a stormwater outfall in the same location consisting of 24" dia. HDPE pipe spilling onto the R-6 roadway embankment in the Middle Wheeling Creek floodway described previously, for the purposes of replacing a dilapidated structure carrying SR 3021 over a UNT to Middle Wheeling Creek. Cumulatively, since some impacts overlap, the project will have a permanent impact of 423 LF and a temporary impact of 356 LF on Middle Wheeling Creek and the UNT to Middle Wheeling Creek. Mitigation will be achieved through restoration of temporary impacts and the relocation of Middle Wheeling Creek into a 156 LF channel constructed with natural streambed materials, live stake riparian plantings, and livestock fencing. The project site is located on McGuffey Rd (SR 3021) near the intersection of Walnut Valley Road. Latitude: 40.067261°, Longitude: -80.480711°.
E2605221-003. Fore Golf Company, 440 Pleasant Valley Road, Connellsville, PA 15425, Bullskin Township, Fayette County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: December 23, 2021.
To amend Permit No. E26052-389, which authorized the following: 1. Operate and maintain a 78-foot by 8-foot single span bridge over Mounts Creek (WWF); 2. Operate and maintain 466 feet of cart path pavement in the floodway of the unnamed tributary to Mounts Creek (WWF); 3. Operate and maintain a 24-inch CPP stormwater pipe along the right descending bank of the UNT to Mounts Creek; 4. Operate and maintain two 8-inch PVC outfall structures that drain the pond along the right descending bank of the UNT to Mounts Creek. 5. Operate and maintain 4,000 square feet of pond located in the floodway of the UNT to Mounts Creek; 6. Operate and maintain a 32-foot by 8-foot single span bridge that provides access to green within a pond; 7. Operate and maintain a 30-foot by 8-foot single span bridge that provides access to a second green along the aforementioned pond; 8. Operate and maintain a 25-foot by 10-foot single span bridge for cart passage along a second pond. This amendment proposes to: 1. Operate and maintain 400 feet of stream bank stabilization with R-4 riprap along both banks of Mounts Creek, and grading within the floodway; 2. Operate and maintain 1,050 feet of pond bank stabilization with R-4 riprap along a pond (Pond # 1); 3. Operate and maintain 610 feet of pond bank stabilization with R-4 riprap along a pond (Pond # 2); 4. Operate and maintain 72 feet of 8-inch diameter concrete inlet pipe for a yard drain within the floodway of Spruce Run (WWF), which replaced an 8-inch diameter pipe of equal length in the same location; 5. Operate and maintain a 78-foot long, 8-foot wide foot bridge within Mounts Creek; 6. Operate and maintain a 125-foot by 170-foot earthen mound within the floodway of the UNT to Mounts Creek,; for the purpose of improving an existing golf course. Cumulatively, the project will permanently impact 478 feet of Mounts Creek, permanently impact 0.53 acre of the floodway of Mounts Creek, permanently impact 0.008 acre of the floodway of Spruce Run, and permanently impact 0.67 acre of the floodway of the UNT to Mounts Creek. Latitude: 40.066389°, Longitude: -79.544167°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
EA5829222-005. Regency Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC, 101 West Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701, Lenox Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 29, 2022.
To construct, operate, and maintain: 1. a stream restoration/stabilization project impacting 173 lineal feet and 7,754 square feet of floodway impact to Partners Creek (CWF, MF) (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.711122°, Long. -75.698733°). The Regency Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC (Regency) Herbert Well Connect—Partners Creek Restoration project proposes to restore a reach of Partners Creek that is crossed by the Herbert Well Connect Natural Gas Pipeline. The project is located within Lenox Township, Susquehanna County, PA. The project will result in 173 lineal feet and 7,754 square feet of floodway impacts to Partners Creek (CWF, MF) for the purpose of preventing stream degradation and as part of operation and maintenance of an existing natural gas gathering line for conveyance to market.
EA5829222-003. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 22, 2022.
To construct, operate, and maintain: 1. a temporary workspace impacting 828 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.666138°, Long. -76.094787°). The Nickolyn SUS Pad project is located in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 0.02 acre (828 square feet) of temporary PFO wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining a Marcellus Shale natural gas well site.
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