This was the public notice from LCT Energy for their proposed mine in Donegal and Saltlick Township as written in the Tribune Review.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW, the PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Rules and Regulations, the SURFACE MINING CONSERVATION and RECLAMATION ACT, and the BITUMINOUS MINE SUBSIDENCE and LAND CONSERVATION ACT as amended, notice is hereby given that LCT Energy, LP, doing business at 938 Mt. Airy Drive, Suite 200, Johnstown, PA 15904, has made application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for a new underground Coal Mining Activity Permit, related NPDES permit and request for a new blasting plan. The proposed Rustic Ridge #1 Mine will consist of approximately 2,886.5 acres in the underground permit area. The proposed subsidence control plan area will consist of approximately 2,780.6 acres. The underground permit area is located in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County and Saltlick Township, Fayette County within the four corners described as follows: The southernmost point is approximately 2,300 feet southwest of the intersection of Indian Creek Valley Road (SR-711) and County Line Road (SR-1058). The northernmost point is approximately 6,600 feet northeast of the intersection of School House Ln (T-308) and SR-31. The westernmost point is approximately 1,900 feet southwest of the intersection of Thompson Road (T-878) and SR-31. The easternmost point is located approximately 2,200 feet southeast of the intersection of School House Lane (T-308) and Jones Mills-Stahlstown Road (SR-2031). The subsidence control plan area is located in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County and Saltlick Township, Fayette County and is the same as the underground permit area with the exception of approximately 106 acres located within the four corners described as follows: The northernmost point is at the intersection of School House Lane (T-308) and Jones Mills-Stahlstown Road (SR-2031). The southernmost point is approximately 1,770 feet southeast of the intersection of SR-31 and School House Lane (T-308). The easternmost point is approximately 3,305 feet east of the intersection of SR-31 and School House Lane (T-308). The westernmost point is approximately 665 feet southwest of the intersection of SR-31 and School House Lane (T-308). The surface activity site boundary will include approximately 67.7 acres and is located in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County. The entrance to the surface activity site is located at a point approximately 3,600 feet north along County Line Road (SR-1058) from the intersection of County Line Road (SR-1058) and Hellen School Road (SR-2029). The proposed areas can be found on the Donegal, Seven Springs, and Stahlstown, PA U.S.G.S., 7.5 minute topographic maps. The proposed operation includes three NPDES discharge points that will discharge into Champion Creek. The discharge points are located as follows: Point 001 is located approximately 380 feet northeast from the point where Champion Creek passes beneath County Line Road (SR-1058) and will discharge treated surface runoff to Champion Creek. Point 002 is located approximately 1,970 feet northeast from the point where Champion Creek passes beneath County Line Road (SR-1058) and will discharge treated surface runoff to Champion Creek. Point 003 is located approximately 2,110 feet northeast from the point where Champion Creek passes beneath County Line Road (SR-1058) and will discharge treated mine drainage to Champion Creek. This application includes a request for a new blasting plan. A stream variance is requested for Champion Creek beginning at the intersection of UNT #10 and Champion Creek, and continuing approximately 300 feet upstream, the variance includes activities of construction of diversion and collection ditches. The total variance area is approximately 0.2 acres. A stream variance is requested for Champion Creek beginning at a point 3380 feet upstream of where Champion Creek crosses under County Line Road (SR-1058), and continuing upstream approximately 270 feet, the variance includes activities of construction of diversion and collection ditches. The total variance area is approximately 0.1 acres. A stream variance is requested for Champion Creek beginning at a point 2430 feet upstream of where Champion Creek crosses under County Line Road (SR-1058), and continuing upstream approximately 60 feet, the variance includes activities of construction of a sediment pond. The total variance area is less than 0.1 acres. A stream variance is requested for UNT #9 to Champion Creek beginning at a point 140 feet upstream of the intersection of UNT #9 to Champion Creek and continuing upstream approximately 700 feet, the variance includes activities of construction of a sedimentation pond, diversion and collection ditches, a stream crossing, and an access road. The total variance area is approximately 0.9 acres. A stream variance is requested for Champion Creek beginning at a point 120 feet upstream of where Champion Creek crosses under County Line Road (SR-1058), and continuing upstream approximately 680 feet, the variance includes activities of construction of a haul road, stream crossing, erosion and sediment controls, sedimentation traps, and roadside ditches. The total variance area is approximately 0.6 acres. A copy of the application is available for public inspection and copying for a fee, by appointment, at the Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds, 2 North Main Street, Suite 503, Greensburg, PA 15601 and Fayette Recorder of Deeds, Fayette County Courthouse, 61 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401. Written comments, objections, or a request for a public hearing or informal conference may be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection, California District Mining Office, 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, no later than 30 days following the final (4th) publication of this notice and must include the person’s name, address, telephone number, and a brief statement as to the nature of the objection(s). 58739583(7-3,10,17,24-14)
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