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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-1276a

[31 Pa.B. 3771]

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   Application No. PA 0088757, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4941, Mount Union Municipal Authority, Nine West Market Street, Mount Union, PA 17066.

   This proposed facility is located in Shirley Township, Huntingdon County.

   Description of proposed activity: Discharge of treated filter backwash water from water treatment plant.

   The receiving stream (Singers Gap Run) is in Watershed 12-C and classified for HQ-CWF.


   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.06 MGD are:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily
pH XXX XXX 6 to 9
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX 30 60
Total Iron XXX XXX 2 4
Total Aluminum XXX XXX 1 2
Total Manganese XXX XXX 1 2
Total Zinc XXX XXX Monitor & Report Monitor & Report
Hardness, Intake XXX XXX Monitor & Report Monitor & Report
Hardness, Discharge XXX XXX Monitor & Report Monitor & Report
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX 0.27 0.88

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling. Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Application No. PA 0088811, Sewage SIC Code 4952, Franklin Township (Poplar Springs Road STP), 55 South School Road, P. O. Box 309, Cashtown, PA 17310.

   This proposed facility is located in Franklin Township, Adams County.

   Description of proposed activity: new sewage treatment plant discharge.

   The receiving stream (UNT Little Marsh Creek) is in Watershed 13-D and classified for cold water fishery.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0064 MGD are:

Average Average Maximum
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 50 60
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX XXX
NH3-N Monitor & Report XXX XXX
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 28,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   Southwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.

   PA0000302, Industrial Waste, SIC 4941, Pennsylvania-American Water Company-Indiana, 1034 Waterworks Road, Indiana, PA 15701.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and stormwater from the PA-American Water Company-Indiana-Two Lick Creek Water Treatment Plant in White Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Two Lick Creek, classified as a trout stocked fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Saltsburg Municipal Water Works Conemaugh River Intake, located at Saltsburg, over 40 river miles below the discharge point.

   Outfalls 001, 002 and 003: existing discharge, design flows of 0.139 (001 or 002) and 0.02 (003) mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Iron (Total)2.04.0
Aluminum4.08.0
Manganese1.02.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
pH (S.U.)not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions:  Control residual solids and floating solids, Total Residual Chlorine conditions, chemical additives, Part II permit pollutant limitations superseded, restricting discharge from either 001 or 002 but never both at any one time.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0002933, Industrial Waste, SIC 4911, West Penn Power Company, d.b.a. Allegheny Power, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, stormwater and untreated stormwater from the West Penn/Allegheny Power Connellsville West Side Facility in the City of Connellsville, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Youghiogheny River, classified as a High Quality Cold Water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County McKeesport Water Treatment Plant, located at McKeesport on the Youghiogheny River, over 40 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing stormwater discharge.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Total Recoverable PetroleumMonitor and Report
   Hydrocarbons
Oil and Grease1530

   Other Conditions:  Chemical additives, solids disposal, floating solids, stormwater conditions, PCB discharge prohibited, amend Part II permit and tank farm special conditions.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Internal Monitoring Point 102:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease1530
PCBs, TotalMonitor and Report
pH (Standard Units)not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Internal Monitoring Point 111:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease1530
PCBs, TotalMonitor and Report
pH (Standard Units)not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Internal Monitoring Point 202:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids30100
Oil and Grease1520
pH (Standard Units)not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfalls 002 through 014:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Outfalls shall consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff. (Except discharges from Internal Monitoring Points 102 and 202 to Outfall 002 and discharges from Internal Monitoring Point 111 to Outfall 011)

   PA0203807, Industrial Waste, SIC 4941, Nanty Glo Water Authority, 872 Chestnut Street, Nanty Glo, PA 15943.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated Finished Water Basin overflow and stormwater from the Nanty Glo Water Treatment Plant in Cambria Township, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Williams Run, classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Saltsburg Municipal Water Works Conemaugh River Intake, located at Saltsburg, over 60 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.006 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Iron (Total)2.04.0
Aluminum4.08.0
Manganese1.02.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
pH (S.U.)not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions:  Residual solids control, floating solids control, Total Residual Chlorine conditions, chemical additives and sample Finished Water Basin overflow.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0218405, Industrial Waste, SIC 3299, Morgan Advanced Ceramics/GBC Division, 580 Monastery Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater and untreated stormwater from the Morgan Advanced Ceramics facility in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monastery Run, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Saltsburg Municipal Water Works Conemaugh Intake, located at Saltsburg, over 26 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.0072 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Boron 11.529
CopperMonitor and Report
Vinyl Chloride0.0100.010
Trichloroethylene0.0090.023
pH (S.U.)not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions:  Solids disposal, floating solids, stormwater conditions, control of backwash or cleaning wastewater, provide Section D information within 90 days.

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge of stormwater

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Oil and GreaseMonitor and Report
Biological Oxygen Demand
   (BOD5)
Monitor and Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)Monitor and Report
Total Suspended SolidsMonitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl NitrogenMonitor and Report
Nitrate plus Nitrite NitrogenMonitor and Report
Total PhosphorusMonitor and Report
pH (Min./Maximum)Monitor and Report
BoronMonitor and Report
CopperMonitor and Report
Vinyl ChlorideMonitor and Report
TrichloroethyleneMonitor and Report
ZincMonitor and Report
AluminumMonitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0033219, Sewage, J. William Dyer, P. O. Box 364, Sewickley, PA 15143-0364.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Little Creek Estates STP in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Brush Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: Beaver Falls Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.009 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 25 50
Phosphorus 2 4
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 25,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month--36th month Monitor and Report
   37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0047228, Sewage, Borough of Pennsbury Village, 1043 Pennsbury Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pennsbury Village STP in Pennsbury Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Campbells Run, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: West View Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.17 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5 25 37.5 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0093050, Sewage, Burrell Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 454, Blacklick, PA 15716.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Blacklick Sewage Treatment Plant in Burrell Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Blacklick Creek (AMD Affected), which are classified as a trout stock fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.18 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5 25 37.5 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS

CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER

APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW

PART II PERMITS

   The following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). The applications are listed in two categories. Section I lists all municipal and industrial permits and Section II lists oil and gas related permit applications.

   Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. 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.

   A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.


I.  Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

   Southeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   WQM Permit No. 4601407, Sewerage, Limerick Township Municipal Authority, 529 King Road, P. O. Box 29

   This proposed facility is located in Limerick Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a sewer collection system and pump station to serve the Estates and Landis Brooke.

   WQM Permit No. 0901410, Sewerage, Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976.

   This proposed facility is located in Doylestown Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation to install a low pressure sewer collection system to serve a residential development.

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

   WQM Permit No. 4001403, Sewerage, Municipal Authority of Hazle Township, P. O. Box 502, Harleigh, PA 18225.

   This proposed facility is located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a new wastewater collection and conveyance system to serve limited, specific portions of the Northeast Area of Hazle Township. The areas to be served by the proposed system are the Villages of Oakdale, West Oakdale, Evervale, Middleton, South Middleton, Japan Jeddo, Harleigh Terrace, Drifton, Youngstown, Oakmont Acres and Forest Hill Acres.

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

   WQM Permit No. 0101405, Sewerage, Adams County Board of Commissioners, Adams County Courthouse, 111-117 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

   This proposed facility is located in Straban Township, Adams County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Hunterstown, to serve the greater Hunterstown Area, including the Adams County Facilities Center, Reliant Energy electric generation facility the Village of Hunterstown and the Oak Village Mobile Home Park.

   WQM Permit No. 6701407, Sewerage, Conewago Township Sewer Authority, 490 Copenhaffer Road, York, PA 17404.

   This proposed facility is located in Conewago Township, York County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a sewer extension that includes 24,000 linear feet of 8-inch PVC gravity serving the Canal Road area.

   WQM Permit No. 3895401 Amendment 01-1, Sewerage, North Lebanon Township Municipal Authority, 725 Kimmerlings Road, Lebanon, PA 17046.

   This proposed facility is located in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval to replace an existing 8" force main from existing Water Street Sewage Pumping Station with approximately 2,900 lf of 12" force main.

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

   WQM Permit No 4701401, Sewerage, Valley Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 307, Danville, PA 17821.

   This proposed facility is located in Valley Township, Montour County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authority is proposing to extend an existing sanitary sewer system to serve Cloverleaf Village, three residential homes and two commercial building located in Valley Township, Montour County near McCracken Road. Application was received on May 23, 2001 at Northcentral Regional Office.

   Southwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Application No. 0201408. Sewerage, Arthur Loriso, 103 Bertley Ridge Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108. Application for the construction and operation of a single residence sewage treatment plant to serve the Loriso Residence located in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County.

   Application No. 2601402. Sewerage, Ohiopyle Borough, P. O. Box 83, Ohiopyle, PA 15470. Application for the construction and operation of a pump station to serve the Falls City Subdiv Garrette Avenue located in Ohiopyle Borough, Fayette County.

   Application No. 6586421-A1. Sewerage, Hempfield Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 1 Box 501, Greensburg, PA 15601. Application for the modification and operation of sewers and sewage pumping station to serve the Renaissance Development located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.

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

   WQM Permit No. 2501414, Sewerage, Lake Erie Promotions, Inc., 3001 West 15th Street, Erie, PA 16505.

   This proposed facility is located in Greenfield Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a spray irrigation on-lot sewage disposal system to serve the proposed Lake Erie Speedway.

   WQM Permit No. 2001414, Sewerage, Venango Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 104, Venango, PA 16440.

   This proposed facility is located in Venango Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No. 4301416, Sewerage, Deborah S. Durniok, 18 Tanner Road, Greenville, PA 16125.

   This proposed facility is located in West Salem Township, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.


NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity into waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.

   Where indicated, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.

   Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   Southeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   NPDES Permit PAS10 D118, Stormwater. Bucks County Housing Development, 7321 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA, has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in New Hope Borough and Solebury Township, Bucks County to Aquetong Creek (HQ).

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


   Northampton County Conservation District: Greystone Building, Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211, (610) 746-1971.

NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No.AddressMunicipalityWater/Use
PAS10U154 T.J.F. Land Development, L.L.C.
4547 Foxtail Drive
Nazareth, PA 18064
Northampton County
Lower Nazareth Township
Monocacy Creek
HQ-CWF

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

   NPDES Permit PAS10 1921. Stormwater. Mountain V Oil and Gas Inc., P. O. Box 470, Bridgeport, WV 26830 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Chapman Township, Clinton County to Hyner Run and Dry Run, HQ-CWF.

   Clinton County Conservation District: 216 Spring Run Rd., Rm. 104, Mill Hall, PA 17751.

NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No.AddressMunicipalityWater/Use
PAS101921 Mountain V Oil & Gas Inc.
P. O. Box 470
Bridgeport, WV 26830
Clinton County
Chapman Township
Hyner Run & Dry Run
HQ-CWF

   Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   NPDES Permit PAS10A115, Stormwater. Villa de Bona Vita Development, 2606 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 and Brentzel Construction, 1070 Morris Avenue, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 have applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in North Versailles Township, Allegheny County to Jacks Run HQ-TSF.

   Allegheny County Conservation District: Lexington Technology Park, Building 1, Suite 102, 400 North Lexington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208-2566, (412) 241-7645.

NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No.AddressMunicipalityWater/Use
PAS10A115 Villa de Bona Vita Development
606 Lincoln Way
White Oak, PA 15131
Allegheny County
North Versailles
Township
Jacks Run/HQ-TSF
Brentzel Construction
1070 Morris Avenue
North Huntingdon, PA 15642

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

   NPDES Permit PAS104110, Stormwater. Minard Run Oil Company, P. O. Box 18, 609 South Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Lafayette Township, McKean County to Lewis Run (HQ-CWF) and tributaries of Lewis Run (HQ-CWF).

NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) FOR COVERAGE UNDER CAFO NPDES GENERAL PERMITS

   The following parties have submitted: (1) Notices of Intent (NOIs) for Coverage Under the Department's CAFO (concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) General NPDES Permit--PAG 12 to develop and operate a facility that may discharge Wastewater into the Surface Waters of the Commonwealth.

   The EPA Region III Administrator has not waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   The notice of intent and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the Regional Office noted. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. The comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. Following the comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. 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 new or renewal notice of intent, including other information submitted with the applications, is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.

   Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay service at (800) 654-5984.

   Southeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.


CAFO Notices of Intent Received

   PAG120003, Walmoore Holsteins, Inc. (Walter T. Moore), 1826 Howellmoore Road, Chatham, PA 19330. Walter T. Moore has submitted an application for an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) known as Walmoore Holsteins, Inc. Farm, located on 2196 Gap-Newport Pike in Londonderry Township, Chester County. The CAFO is situated in the Whiteclay Watershed, which is classified as a cold water fishery (CWF). This is an existing CAFO facility with approximately 1,114 Animal Equivalent Units (AEUs) consisting of 630 dairy cows, 215 heifer, 255 calves and 4 bulls. The facility has three units located within the same vicinity.

   Unit 2--2196 Gap-Newport Pike, Cochranville, PA

   Unit 3--345 East London Grove Road, Chatham, PA

   Unit 4--2206 Gap-Newport Pike, Cochranville, PA

   Unit 2 has two separate sites. Site one consist of a gravity flow collection system to a 8` x 38` concrete holding tank. From there it is separated and the liquids flow into the first stage of a two stage storage facility. Storage one has a concrete lined bottom over 12" of clay with HDPE lined side has 0.7 million gallon capacity with 12" of freeboard. Total depth is 12`. The second stage is entirely lined with HDPE with underdrain leakage detection system, has 2.8 million gallons capacity with 12" freeboard. Site two consist of two stage storage system. The liquids are separated out by use of a picked dam.

   Unit 4 has one small facility used to store heifer manure. Facility is earthen with concrete bottom and limited areas with treated lumber retaining walls.

   Unit 3 consist of a two stage storage system. The liquid is separated out by use of a picket dam. The facility has solid storage capacity of 70,560 ft.3 and 95,250 gallons of liquid plus 4 feet of freeboard.

   The facility was inspected by a licensed professional engineer and found in proper working order and are functioning per design. Manure from these facilities are sprayed onto 941 acre fields owned/leased by Walmoore Holsteins, Inc. in accordance with the approved Nutrient Management Plan.

   The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitations guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Streams Law constitutes compliance the State narrative water quality standards.

   The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary reviews of the application of lawful standards and regulations, including the Final CAFO Strategy, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue a General NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the draft permit.

   The permit application and proposed draft permit are on file at the Southeast Regional Office of the Department. Persons may make an appointment to review the files by calling Records Management at (610) 832-6270.

   The Environmental Protection Agency permit review waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) applies to this General NPDES permit.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public meeting/hearing may be held if the Department considers the public response or interest significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

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