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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-1782

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[32 Pa.B. 5086]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements. For all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise, 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 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 renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, 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.


I.  NPDES Renewal Applications

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

NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N ?
PA0084611
Transfer
CMV Sewage Company, Inc.
300 Bailey Drive, Suite 106
Stewartstown, PA 17363
York County
North Codorus Township
UNT to Codorus Creek
7-H
Y
PA0082589 Fairview Township Authority
599 Lewisberry Road
New Cumberland, PA 17070-2399
York County
Fairview Township
UNT to Fishing Creek
7-E
Y

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N ?
PA0209449
Industrial Waste
GKN Sinter Metals, Inc.
Plant #6 Airport Road Facility
R. R. 2, Box 47
Emporium, PA 15834-9797
Cameron County
Emporium Borough
Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek
West Creek
SWP 8A
Y
PA0031453
Sewerage
Nonpublic
South Columbia Area School
District
800 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
Columbia County
Franklin Township
Roaring Creek
SWP 5E
Y
PA0033782
Sewerage
Nonpublic
Timberend Estates, Inc.
528 Ruben Keher Road
Lot 100A
Muncy, PA 17756
Lycoming County
Fairfield Township
UNT to Twin Run
SWP 10D
Y

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

   PA0210331, Sewage, Pine Grove Mobile Home Park & Sales, Inc., 374 North Perry Highway, Mercer, PA 16137. This proposed facility is located in Coolspring Township, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of a treated minor discharge from a privately owned sewage treatment works.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Beaver River and Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickley located at River Mile 7.56, 33 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Munnell Run, is in watershed 20-A and classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0375 MGD.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 10 20
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0028207, Sewage, Reynoldsville Sewage Authority, 400 North Fifth Street, P. O. Box 207, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. This existing facility is located in Reynoldsville Borough, Jefferson County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Hawthorn Water Authority on Redbank Creek located at Hawthorn, approximately 30 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, Sandy Lick Creek, is in watershed 17 and classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.800 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 8.5 17
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 11,200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 0.8
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0044067, Industrial Waste, Fish and Boat Commission, Union City Fish Culture Station, Union City, PA 16438. This proposed facility is located in Union Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: treated fish hatchery wastewater.

   The receiving stream, Bentley Run, is in watershed French Creek and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is Cambridge Springs Borough on French Creek located in Cambridge Springs, approximately 30 miles below the point of discharge.

   Outfall 001 (0.0783 MGD); Outfall 002 (0.1658 MGD), Outfall 003 (0.144 MGD), Outfall 004 (0.216 MGD) and Outfall 005 (0.144 MGD)

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   Outfall 006 (0.144 MGD)

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Formaldehyde 0.88 1.76
Hydrogen Peroxide 0.2 0.4
Diquat Dibromide 0.06 0.12
Potassium Permanganate 0.006 0.012
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   Outfall 007 (0.108 MGD)

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Iron--T 2 4
Aluminum--T 4 8
Manganese 1 2
Formaldehyde 1.03 2.06
Hydrogen Peroxide 0.23 0.46
Diquat Dibromide 0.07 0.14
Potassium Permanganate 0.007 0.014
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0103250, Industrial Waste, Urick Foundry Company, 1501 Cherry Street, Erie, PA 16512-6027. This proposed facility is located in City of Erie, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for the renewal of an industrial waste NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water to the City of Erie storm sewer, which discharges to Presque Isle Bay at the foot of Myrtle Street.

   The receiving stream, Presque Isle Bay, is in the Lake Erie watershed and classified for WWF, MF. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) to consider until Lake Erie.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 101 and 102 based on a design flow of 0.047 MGD and 0.007 MGD, respectively.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   Outfalls 001--005: These outfalls consist of uncontaminated stormwater only.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


II.  Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications

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

   PA0031071, Sewage, Saint Pius X Seminary, 1000 Seminary Road, Dalton, PA 18414-5947. This proposed facility is located in Dalton Borough, Lackawanna County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Ackerly Creek in Dalton Borough, Lackawanna County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving stream, wet weather channel to Ackerly Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #4 and is classified for TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for PP&L Electric Station is located on Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.020 MGD.

AverageAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times.
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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8

   EPA Waiver is in effect.


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

   PA0246972, CAFO, Weiler Farms Partnership, 350 East Mill Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067. This proposed facility is located in Union Township, Lebanon County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The Weiler Farm Partnership is a new swine facility with a total AEUs of 817.2. An estimated quantity of total annual manure production is 14,233 tons. The operation will consist of 6,600 wean to finish swine. The plan is to construct three swine finishing floors with each barn holding 2,200 head of swine. The manure will be handled as a liquid and stored in 200" x 80` x 8` deep reinforced concrete underhouse storage. The manure storage will have a total capacity of approximately 2.4 million gallons. The barns will have slotted floors for the transfer of manure to the storage facility. Of the 3,416,058 gallons of liquid manure generated on the farm, 252,000 gallons will be used on the farm with 3,164,058 gallons exported from the farm.

   The receiving stream, Trout Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-D and is classified for HQ-CWF.

   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 40CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the state narrative water quality standards.


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

   PA0042102, Industrial Waste, SIC 2851, Ranbar Electrical Materials, Inc., Route 993, Box 607, Manor, PA 15665-0607. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Electrical Materials Division in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Bushy Run, classified as a TSF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Western Pennsylvania Water Company, located at Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River, more than 15 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.014 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow Monitor and Report
TSS 30 100
Oil and Grease 15 30
Temperature 74°F
TRC 0.5 1.25
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0053 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow Monitor and Report
TSS 30 100
Oil and Grease 15 30
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfalls 004--007: existing discharge, design flow of N/A mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
      Discharge consists of stormwater runoff only.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0021148, Sewage, Borough of Mt. Pleasant, Etze Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Mt. Pleasant Sewage Treatment Plant in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Shupe Run, which are classified as a WWF 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 1.5 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22.5 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.2 4.8 6.4
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 .03 .10
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions: Outfalls 002, 003, 005, 007, 009, 011 and 012 will be repermitted as combined sewer overflows. Outfall 002 will be eliminated as a CSO 24 months after permit effective date.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0035360, Sewage, Plum Borough Municipal Authority, 4555 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Holiday Park STP in Plum Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Abers Creek, which are classified as a TSF 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company--Pittsburgh.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 1.52 mgd (summer period) and 2.24 mgd (winter period).

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40
Suspended Solids 25 38 50
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (6-1 to 10-31) 1.9 2.9 3.8
   (11-1 to 5-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0
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 .02 .05
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Copper
   1st Month to 36th Month Monitor and Report
   37th Month to Expiration 0.02 0.05

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0036595, Sewage, Department of Corrections, 373 Prison Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from State Correctional Institute at Waynesburg STP in Morgan Township, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of South Fork Tenmile Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 Tri-County Joint Municipal Authority on the Monongahela River.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.062 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
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 1.4 3.3
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions: The following effluent limitations will apply if/when the treatment plant is expanded to a flow of 0.15 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 10 15 20
Suspended Solids 10 15 20
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 13.5 18.0
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
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0216178, Sewage, Cecil Township Municipal Authority, Cecil Township Municipal Building, 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil, PA 15321. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Cherrybrook Sewage Treatment Plant in Cecil Township, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Chartiers Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 located on the Ohio River.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.09005 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 8.0
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 0.14 0.33
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0217760, Sewage, RoxCoal, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 149, Friedens, PA 15541. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Barbara No. 2 Small Flow Sewage Treatment Facility in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Reitz Creek, which are classified as a CWF 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 Hooversville Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.00185 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 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 1.4 3.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0217786, Sewage, New Eagle Borough Municipal Sewer Authority, 157 Main Street, New Eagle, PA 15067. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Borough of New Eagle STP in Borough of New Eagle, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Monongahela River, which are classified as a WWF 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 Pennsylvania American Water Works.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.8 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 38 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 0.5 1.6
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA0238856, Sewage, Patti M. Hurta SRSTP, 4189 Leacock Road, Edinboro, PA 16412. This proposed facility is located at index #45-22-53-17.02 on Kline Road in Washington Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The applicant requests an NPDES permit for the discharge of treated domestic sewage from an SRSTP serving a single dwelling. Treatment consists of a septic tank, biotube effluent filter, recirculating crushed boiler slag filter and ultraviolet disinfection.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary of Darrow Creek, is in the Conneauttee Creek watershed and classified for WWF. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) to consider until French Creek, below Cambridge Springs.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 MGD.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS

CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER APPLICATIONS UNDER THE 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).

   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)

   WQM Permit No. 4502403, Big Ridge Developers, LLC, 130 Buck Road, Holland, PA 18337. This proposed facility is located in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Country Club of the Poconos at Big Ridge, Phase III is a residential development consisting of 499.6 plus or minus total acres in 12 sections containing up to 540 residential lots, 11 holes of an existing golf course, recreational areas and open space. All of the lots within Phase III shall be served by central water and sewer. This application is for a lift station and a low pressure sewer collection system.

   WQM Permit No. 3902404, Glenn and Patricia Snyder, 7667 School House Lane, Zionsville, PA 18092-2829. This proposed facility is located in Lower Milford Township, Lehigh County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project consists of the installation of a single residence sewage treatment plant to replace existing malfunctioning on-lot system.

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

   WQM Permit No. 6791415 Amendment 98-1 Transfer 1, Sewerage, CMV Sewage Company, Inc., 300 Bailey Drive, Suite 106, Stewartstown, PA 17363. This proposed facility is located in North Codorus Township, York County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Transfer of ownership from Hollis McKinney, Noss Village to CMV Sewage Company, Inc.

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

   Application No 0202410, Sewerage, McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, 418 West Arcadia Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Application for the construction and operation of a sewerage extension to serve the Castletown Plan of lots, located in Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County.

   Application No 5602404, Sewerage, Jane Stitt, 326 Carriage Court, Freedom, PA 15042. Application for the construction and operation of a single residence sewerage treatment plant to serve the Jane Stitt Residence, located in Indian Lake Borough, Somerset County.

   Application No 5602405, James and Phyllis Everts, 135 Shoreline Drive, Penhook, VA 24137. Application and operation of a single residence sewerage treatment plant to serve the Everts residence, located in Indian Lake Borough, Somerset County.

   Application No. 6302404, Sewerage, Patricia Iams, 4124 Elrama Road, Finleyville, PA 15332. Application for the construction and operation of a small flow sewage treatment plant to serve the Iams property located in Union Township, Washington County.


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 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 Department 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 who 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.

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