Final Stream RedesignationsClarks Creek, et. al

Environmental Quality BoardMay 18, 2011

Bureau of Water Standards and Facility RegulationDivision of Water Quality Standards

Clarks Creek Package

Stream Locations

Pine Creek

Cacoosing Creek

Hammer Creek

UNT 07792 toConestoga River

“Clarks Creek”UNT 28600 toLackawanna

River

“Spring Mill Run”UNT 00926 to

Schuylkill River

Clarks Creek, et al. Stream Redesignations Package• February 16, 2010: EQB approved Proposed

Rulemaking• April 24, 2010: Proposed Rulemaking was published in

the Pennsylvania Bulletin.• June 8, 2010: Public comment period ended.• Ten commentators:

– One commentator was disappointed that Pine Creek did not qualify for special protection

– Nine commentators opposed to recommendation for Hammer Creek between the second Rexmont Road crossing and UNT 07678

• Proposed Rulemaking submitted to IRRC & Committees

No Change

Cacoosing Creek

LittleCacoosing Creek

UNT 00926

UNT 07792

SpeedwellForge Lake

Unt 07671Walnut Run

Unt 07678

Rexmont RoadCrossing