88e UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed in Armstrong County

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FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401

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

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

   Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, [phone]. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, [phone]. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at [phone]. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.

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

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

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Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law (35 §§ 691.1--691.702) and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).

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   Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

   E23-450. County of Delaware, Government Center Building, Room 206, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063-2788, Marple, Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.

   To construct and maintain a single span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge with a clear span of 55 feet and an underclearance of approximately 4.83 feet and an overflow pipe with a length of 40 feet and a diameter of 24 inches to replace the existing structures, which span Crum Creek (WWF). The work will include the following activities:

   1.  To impact approximately 50 feet of Crum Creek (WWF) for the construction of the bridge abutments, wingwalls and other appurtenant structures.

   2.  To place fill and impact 0.017 acre of wetland ''A'' (PEM) for the widening of Crum Creek Road. The amount of wetland impact is considered a de minimis impact and wetland mitigation is not required.

   3.  To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall within the floodway of Crum Creek (WWF) to pair with an additional stormwater inlet for runoff deriving from super-elevation extension associated with modification to the Crum Creek and Waters Edge Roads.

   4.  To perform various grading activities to accommodate the provision of the new abutment and extension of the new bridge span.

   5.  To install a temporary cofferdam to facilitate the free flow of the stream during construction.

   6.  To place approximately 25 cubic yards of rip rap at the base of the abutments to protect against scour.

   The project will temporarily impact 200 feet of stream and permanently impact approximately 50 feet of stream and 0.017 acre of wetland. The project site is located along Crum Creek Road (T-421) approximately 0.4 mile north of the intersection of Crum Creek and Waters Edge Roads with Maple Township on the east side and Upper Providence Township on the west side, Delaware County (Media, PA, Quadrangle N:  12.17 inches; W:  0.03 inch).

   The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, [phone].

   E50-237: Amos Esh, 7034 Raccoon Valley Road, Millerstown, PA 17062, Tuscarora Township, Perry County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To construct and maintain a 20-foot long by 14-foot wide span bridge with a 3-foot underclearance across Raccoon Creek (CWF) located North of Route 17 about 1-mile West of School No. 4 (Ickesburg, PA Quadrangle: 40° 29` 00" N, 77° 18` 45" W; 19.64 inches North, 8.69 inches West) in Tuscarora Township, Perry County.

   E28-336: Daryl G. Hull, Cherry Lane Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201 in Hamilton Township, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To maintain 2000 cubic yards of fill and 0.5-acre of grading in a pond associated with an UNT to Back Creek (TSF) and maintain 155-feet of grading in an intermittent UNT to Back Creek (TSF). The project is located off of Center Drive, on Cherry Lane Drive (Chambersburg, PA Quadrangle N:  9.2 inches; W:  10.4 inches; Latitude: 39° 55` 32"; Longitude: 77° 41` 58") in Hamilton Township, Franklin County.

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, [phone].

   E14-499. American Philatelic Research Library, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, in Bellefonte Borough, Centre County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N:  6.3 inches; W:  12.7 inches).

   To construct and maintain 50-feet of 6-inch PVC dry hydrant in Spring Creek (HQ-CWF) located in the parking area behind the Match Factory Building in Bellefonte Borough, Centre County. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

   E19-255. Doug Mills, 514 W. Summit Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19804. Mills Cabin Raising, in Orange Township, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bloomsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude 41-03-31, Longitude 76-25-51).

   To raise the existing cabin from its current elevation to an elevation 8 feet 6 inches above the existing ground in the floodway of Fishing Creek. The new first floor elevation of the cabin will be 552 ft. This permit does not authorize any additional fill to be placed in the floodway nor does it authorize the area beneath the cabin to be enclosed. This project is located at the Fishing Creek Campground and is the first cabin on the left after traveling left at the ''Y'' in the Fishing Creek Campground Road. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.''

   E47-084. Sunny Brook Park Association, P. O. Box 124, Danville, PA 17821. Pedestrian Bridge in Valley Township, Montour County, ACOE Baltimore District (Danville, PA Quadrangle N:  20.32 inches; W:  17.21 inches).

   To construct, operate and maintain a new footbridge structure located on Mahoning Creek, which is designated as WWF. The structure will have a normal span of 62.25 feet and a width of 7 feet 11 inches. The permit also authorizes 126 cubic yards of fill placed within the floodway for the proposed parking area. This project is located east on SR 642 from the SR 54 intersection just over the Mahoning Creek Crossing. This permit was issued under Section 105.13(e) ''Small Projects.'' This permit also includes 401 Water Quality Certification.

   Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   E42-325, Universal Well Services, Inc., 201 Arch Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Bradford Facility, in Bradford Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Bradford, PA Quadrangle N:  41°, 56`, 05"; W:  78°, 38`, 36" inches).

   To conduct the following activities associated with construction of a base of operations southeast of the intersection of High Street Extension and Rutherford Run Road:

   1.  Fill a total of 0.48 acre of wetlands (0.31 acre PEM and 0.17 acre PSS).

   2.  Construct and maintain a 100-foot long, 142-inch wide by 91-inch high corrugated metal pipe stream enclosure in Rutherford Run.

   3.  To realign a total of approximately 400 feet of the channel of Rutherford Run, including the 100-foot long enclosure.

   4.  To place fill within the floodway of Rutherford Run along the approximate 400-foot reach extending upstream from High Street Extension, including the 100-foot long enclosure.

   Project proposes the creation of 0.75 acre of replacement wetland on property located along the east bank of Tunungwant Creek north of Owens Way.

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   EA54-016NE. Schuylkill Headwaters Association, P. O. Box 1385, Pottsville, PA 17901. Foster Township, Schuylkill County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.

   To construct and maintain an abandoned mine discharge (AMD) passive treatment system proposed in and along a tributary to Crystal Run (CWF). The purpose of the project is to treat and reduce AMD loadings discharging from the Neumeister Mine Outfall to restore the water quality of Crystal Run. The project is located east of SR 0081, approximately 2 miles south of Exit 116 (Minersville, PA Quadrangle N:  12.8 inches; W:  15.3 inches).

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SPECIAL NOTICES

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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION

   Southeast Regional Office, Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

   Location: Norristown Municipal Waste Authority, 235 East Airy Street, Second Floor, Norristown, PA 19401.

   Description: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, is intended to be the funding source for this project. The Borough proposes to separate the combined sewers on Mill, Main and Green Streets. The Department's review of the project and the information received has not identified any significant, adverse environmental impact resulting from this proposal. The Department hereby categorically excludes this project from the State Environmental Review Process.

   Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, [phone].

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Dooley Run Watershed in
Greene County

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Dooley Run Watershed in Greene County. The meeting will be held on January 30, 2007, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact Mike Gardner, Licensed Professional Geologist, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, at [phone] no later than 4 p.m on Friday, January 19, 2007. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Dooley Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

   The proposed TMDL for the Dooley Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). One stream segment in the Dooley Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code	Stream Name	Miles Degraded
41465	Dooley Run	2.2

   The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter	Criterion value	Total Recoverable/
	(mg/l)	Dissolved
Aluminum	0.75	Total Recoverable
Iron	1.5	Total Recoverable
Manganese	1.00	Total Recoverable
PH	6.0--9.0	NA

   The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.

   The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Dooley Run Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Dooley Run Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.

   The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Dooley Run Watershed. All written comments must be postmarked by February 23, 2007, and sent to Mike Gardner, Department of Environmental Protection, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, [phone], [e-mail].

   To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Greensburg District Mining Office in Greensburg, PA, please contact Mike Gardner at the phone number or e-mail address indicated previously.

   The proposed TMDL for the Dooley Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www. dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at [phone] or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at [phone] (TDD users) or [phone] (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Dunkard Creek Watershed in Greene County

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Dunkard Creek Watershed in Greene County. The meeting will be held on January 30, 2007, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact D. Scott Jones, Licensed Professional Geologist, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, at [phone] no later than 4 p.m on Friday, January 19, 2007. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Dunkard Creek Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

   The proposed TMDL for the Dunkard Creek Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). Two stream segments in the Dunkard Creek Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code	Stream Name	Miles Degraded
41420	Dunkard Creek	8.5
41420	Dunkard Creek	6.5

   The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese, and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter	Criterion value	Total Recoverable/
	(mg/l)	Dissolved
Aluminum	0.75	Total Recoverable
Iron	1.5	Total Recoverable
Manganese	1.00	Total Recoverable
PH	6.0--9.0	NA

   The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.

   The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Dunkard Creek Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Dunkard Creek Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.

   The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Dunkard Creek Watershed. All written comments must be postmarked by February 23, 2007, and sent to D. Scott Jones, Department of Environmental Protection, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, [phone], [e-mail].

   To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Greensburg District Mining Office in Greensburg, PA, please contact D. Scott Jones at the phone number or e-mail address indicated previously.

   The proposed TMDL for the Dunkard Creek Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at [phone] or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at [phone] (TDD users) or [phone] (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed in Armstrong County

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed in Armstrong County. The meeting will be held on January 31, 2007, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact Marty Picklo, Mining Specialist, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, at [phone] no later than 4 p.m on Friday, January 19, 2007. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

   The proposed TMDL for the UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). One stream segment in the UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code	Stream Name	Miles Degraded
42685	UNT Buffalo Creek	0.2

   The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter	Criterion value	Total Recoverable/
	(mg/l)	Dissolved
Aluminum	0.75	Total Recoverable
Iron	1.5	Total Recoverable
Manganese	1.00	Total Recoverable
PH	6.0--9.0	NA

   The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.

   The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.

   The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed. All written comments must be postmarked by February 23, 2007, and sent to Marty Picklo, Department of Environmental Protection, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, R. D. No. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601, [phone], mpicklo@ state.pa.us.

   To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Greensburg District Mining Office in Greensburg, PA, contact Marty Picklo at the phone number or e-mail address indicated previously.

   The proposed TMDL for the UNT Buffalo Creek Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (Dep Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at [phone] or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at [phone] (TDD users) or [phone] (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Coal Bank Run Watershed in Armstrong County

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Coal Bank Run Watershed in Armstrong County. The meeting will be held on January 31, 2007, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, R. D. 2, Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact Paul Cestoni, Licensed Professional Geologist, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, at [phone] no later than 4 p.m on Friday, January 19, 2007. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Coal Bank Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

   The proposed TMDL for the Coal Bank Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). One stream segment in the Coal Bank Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code	Stream Name	Miles Degraded
46263	Coal Bank Run	0.5

   The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter	Criterion value	Total Recoverable/
	(mg/l)	Dissolved
Aluminum	0.75	Total Recoverable
Iron	1.5	Total Recoverable
Manganese	1.00	Total Recoverable
PH	6.0--9.0	NA

   The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.

   The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Coal Bank Run Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Coal Bank Run Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.

   The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Coal Bank Run Watershed. All written comments must be postmarked by February 23, 2007, and sent to Paul Cestoni, Department of Environmental Protection, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, [phone] or [e-mail].

   To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Greensburg District Mining Office in Greensburg, PA, please contact Paul Cestoni at the phone number or e-mail address indicated previously.

   The proposed TMDL for the Coal Bank Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: RMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at [phone] or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at [phone] (TDD users) or [phone] (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Freeman Run Watershed in Westmoreland County

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Freeman Run Watershed in Westmoreland County. The meeting will be held on January 30, 2007, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact Angela Pompa, Licensed Professional Geologist, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, at [phone] no later than 4 p.m on Friday, January 19, 2007. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Freeman Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

   The proposed TMDL for the Freeman Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). One stream segment in the Freeman Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Code	Stream Name	Miles Degraded
44799	Freeman Run	0.9

   The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter	Criterion value	Total Recoverable/
	(mg/l)	Dissolved
Aluminum	0.75	Total Recoverable
Iron	1.5	Total Recoverable
Manganese	1.00	Total Recoverable
PH	6.0--9.0	NA

   The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this are still present.

   The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Freeman Run Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected over the past 2 years was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Freeman Run Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.

   The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Freeman Run Watershed. All written comments must be postmarked by February 23, 2007, and sent to Angela Pompa, Department of Environmental Protection, Greensburg District Mining Office, Armbrust Building, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, [phone] or [e-mail].

   To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Greensburg District Mining Office in Greensburg, PA, please contact Angela Pompa at the phone number or e-mail address indicated previously.

   The proposed TMDL for the Freeman Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at [phone] or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at [phone] (TDD users) or [phone] (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

   Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, [phone].

Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Laurel Run Watershed in Boggs, Decatur and Morris Townships Of
Clearfield County

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Laurel Run Watershed in east-central Clearfield County. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. on February 8, 2007, and will be held at the Department's Moshannon District Mining Office along Enterprise Drive in the new business park east of Philipsburg, PA. Individuals who plan to make a presentation at the public meeting should contact Scott Barnes, P. G. at [phone] no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2007. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Laurel Run Watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

   The proposed TMDL for the Laurel Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Section 303(d). Several stream segments within the Laurel Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996 Pennsylvania Section 303(d) list, primarily due to acid mine drainage pollution resulting in depressed pH, siltation and/or a high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:

Stream Name	Stream Code	Miles Degraded
Laurel Run	25853	6.9
Unnamed Trib. to Laurel Run	25624	0.7
Unnamed Trib. to Laurel Run	25855	1.6
Little Laurel Run	25857	7.6
Unnamed Trib. to Laurel Run	25859	1.9

   The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:

Parameter	Criterion value	Total Recoverable/
	(mg/l)	Dissolved
Aluminum	0.75	Total Recoverable
Iron	1.5	Total Recoverable
Manganese	1.0	Total Recoverable
PH	6.0--9.0	NA

   The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal and clay since the 19th century, with most of the surface mining taking place in the latter half of the 20th century. The effects of this extensive surface and underground mining are still present.

   The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria were exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Laurel Run Watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data was used to establish the proposed TMDL for the Laurel Run Watershed. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.

   The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Laurel Run Watershed. All written comments must be postmarked by March 21, 2007, and sent to Scott Barnes, P. G., Department of Environmental Protection, Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, [phone], or [e-mail].

   To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and associated information sheet or to obtain directions to the Moshannon District Mining Office, please contact Scott Barnes at the phone number or e-mail address indicated previously.

   The proposed TMDL for the Laurel Run Watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www. dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meting should contact the Department at [phone] or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at [phone] (TDD users) or [phone] (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 07-88. Filed for public inspection January 19, 2007, 9:00 a.m.]