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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 07-2312

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[37 Pa.B. 6546]
[Saturday, December 15, 2007]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a general permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

   For NPDES renewal applications 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 applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. 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 proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before an application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. 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 will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held 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 within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.

   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

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0054313 Sherry Stangil
3176 Walnut Street
Springtown, PA 18081
Bucks County
Springfield Township
Cooks Creek Y

   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0063690 Melroe's Restaurant
832 Salem Boulevard
Berwick, PA 18603
Luzerne County
Salem Township
UNT to Susquehanna River
5B
Y
PA0055131 Lehigh Valley Zoo--County of Lehigh
Lehigh County Government Center
17 South Seventh Street
Allentown, PA 18101-1614
North Whitehall Township
Lehigh County
Jordan Creek
2C
Y

    Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PAR10O298RR Regency V
1899 Lititz Park
Lancaster, PA 17601
West Hempfield Township
Lancaster County
UNT Swarr Run
WWF
Y
PA0084166
(IW)
City of Lebanon Authority
2311 Ridgeview Road
Lebanon, PA 17042
Swatara Township
Dauphin County
UNT Swatara Creek
7-D
Y
PA0008508
(IW)
Burle Business Park, LP
1004 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
Lancaster City
Lancaster County
Conestoga River
7-J
Y
PA0088617
(SEW)
Bratton Township
133 Mountain Lane
McVeytown, PA 17051
Bratton Township
Mifflin County
Juniata River
12-A
Y
PA0082015
(SEW)--
Ownership Change
Meadows Sewer Company--Country Manor West MHP
P. O. Box 604
Exton, PA 19341
Middlesex Township
Cumberland County
Conodoguinet Creek
7-B
Y
PA0034860
(SEW)
Penn Valley Mobile Home Park-- PCS
Chadaga, MD
110 Inverness Drive
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Penn Township
Lancaster County
UNT Chickies Creek
7-G
Y
PA0085871
(IW)
Mount Joy Borough Authority
P. O. Box 25
Mount Joy, PA 17552
Mount Joy Borough
East Donegal Township
Lancaster County
UNT to Donegal Creek
7-G
Y
PA0031968
(SEW)
Department of Public Welfare
Youth Forestry Camp No. 3
R. R. 1
Box 175
James Creek, PA 16657
Todd Township
Huntingdon County
UNT Great Trough Creek
11-D
Y
PA0008184
(SEW) Transfer
TW Cylinders, LLC
4075 Hamilton Boulevard
Theodore, AL 36582
Harrisburg City
Dauphin County
Paxton Creek
7-C
Y

   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0115215
IW
Lucas Trucking Corp.
9657 North Route 220 Highway
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
Lycoming County
Piatt Township
UNT of West Branch Susquehanna River
10A
Y
PA0113778
(Nonmunicipal)
ARCPA Properties, LLC
Pleasant View Estates Mobile Home Park
7887 East Belleview Avenue
Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80111
Columbia County
South Centre Township
UNT 28077
to the Susquehanna River
9C
Y

   Northwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0024856 Taylor Township Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 489
West Pittsburg, PA 16160-0489
Taylor Township
Lawrence County
Beaver Run
20-B
Y
PA0037915 Fish and Boat Commission
Tionesta Fish Culture Station
Route 62
HCR 2
Box 1
Tionesta, PA 16353-9729
Tionesta Township
Forest County
Allegheny River
16-F
Y

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

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

   PA0057274, Sewage, Michael R. and Antionette Hughes, 305 Auburn Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335-4420. This existing facility is located in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence sewage treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, a UNT to Marsh Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3H and is classified for: HQW, TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is for Aqua PA, Ingrams Mill water treatment plant located on East Branch Brandywine Creek, approximately 10.5 river miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 500 gpd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average MaximumInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40
Total Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml Geometric Mean
1,000/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  AMR Submission.
   2.  Phase Out when Municipal Sewers Available.
   3.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.
   4.  No Stormwater.
   5.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights.
   6.  Change of Ownership.
   7.  Total Residual Chlorine Requirement.
   8.  Sludge Disposal Requirement.
   9.  Fecal Coliform Imax Reporting.

   NPDES PA0012777, Industrial Waste, SIC Codes 2891 and 2879, Rohm & Haas Chemicals, LLC, 5000 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137. This proposed facility is located in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water and stormwater form Rohm & Haas--Philadelphia Plant through three outfalls in Frankford Inlet and Delaware Estuary Zone 3.

   The receiving stream, Delaware River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3J and is classified as WWF. There is no downstream public water supply intake in PA.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.85 mgd and are as follows:

Instantaneous MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMinimum (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)
Temperature (° F) 98
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 9.0
Total Suspended Solids (NET) 30 60 75
Total Suspended Solids (Influent) Monitor and
Report
Monitor and
Report
Monitor and
Report
Total Suspended Solids (Effluent) Monitor and
Report
Monitor and
Report
Monitor and
Report
PCBs, Total Monitor and
Report
Biological Oxygen Demand* Monitor and
Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand* Monitor and
Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen* Monitor and
Report
Nitrate plus Nitrite as Nitrogen* Monitor and
Report
Total Phosphorus* Monitor and
Report
pH (Standard Units)* Monitor and
Report
Instantaneous Minimun
Monitor and
Report

   *These are stormwater parameters. Sample shall be taken during storm event.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on a design flow of mgd and are as follows:

Instantaneous MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMinimum (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)
Temperature (° F) 98
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 9.0
Biological Oxygen Demand* Monitor and
Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand* Monitor and
Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen* Monitor and
Report
Nitrate plus Nitrite as Nitrogen* Monitor and
Report
Total Phosphorus* Monitor and
Report
pH (Standard Units)* Monitor and
Report
Instantaneous Minimum
Monitor and
Report

   *These are stormwater parameters. Sample shall be taken during stormwater event.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 for stormwater runoff are as follows:

Instantaneous MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMinimum (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Biological Oxygen Demand* Monitor and
Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand* Monitor and
Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen* Monitor and
Report
Nitrate plus Nitrite as Nitrogen* Monitor and
Report
Total Phosphorus* Monitor and
Report
pH (Standard Units)* Monitor and
Report
Instantaneous Mininum
Monitor and
Report

   *These are stormwater parameters. Sample shall be taken during storm event.

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Stormwater Monitoring Requirements.
   2.  PCBs Monitoring Requirements.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0050377, Amendment 1, Industrial Waste, SIC 2833, Lonza, Inc., 900 River Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428. This existing facility is located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Permit amendment to increase the limitations for Total Dissolved Solids. The monthly average limitation is increased from 17,500 mg/l to 20,000 mg/l and the daily maximum limitation is increased from 35,000 mg/l to 40,000 mg/l. The instantaneous maximum limitation is increased from 43,750 mg/l to 50,000 mg/l. Mass loading limitations are increased accordingly. A special condition is added to Part C of the permit requiring monitoring for Polychlorinated Biphenyls. All other limitations and requirements in the existing permit remain unchanged.

   The receiving stream, the Schuylkill River by means of Matsunk Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3F and is classified for: WWF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Philadelphia Water Department is located on the Schuylkill River and is approximately 8.7 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.08 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
Total Dissolved Solids 13,344 26,688 20,000 40,000 50,000

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1. Condition for Schuylkill River PCB TMDL.

   PA0053554, Industrial Waste, SIC 2875, Scotts Company d/b/a Hyponex Corporation, 944 Newark Road, Avondale, PA 19311-1133. This existing facility is located in New Garden Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a soil processing and bagging facility. Stormwater is collected in a detention basin followed by a secondary detention area with rock filter berm.

   The receiving stream, West Branch Red Clay Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3I and is classified for: TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is in the State of Delaware and is located on the Red Clay Creek approximately 12 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of an average storm event.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParametersMonthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids Monitor
Fecal Coliform Monitor
Aluminum Monitor
Copper Monitor
Zinc Monitor
Total Iron Monitor
Dissolved Iron Monitor
4,4-DDT Monitor
4,4-DDD Monitor
4,4-DDEMonitor
pH (Standard Units) 6.0, Instantaneous Minimum
Ammonia as NMonitor9.0
Nitrate as N Monitor

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance.
   2.  BAT Reopener.
   3.  Change in Ownership.
   4.  Stormwater Requirements.
   5.  Monitoring Requirements.

   PA0028380, Sewage, SIC 4952, Tinicum Township, Memorial Building, 629 North Governor Printz Boulevard, Essington, PA 19029. This proposed facility is located in Tinicum, Delaware County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Tinicum Township WWTP.

   The receiving streams, Darby and Long Hook Creeks are in the State Water Plan Watershed 3G and are classified for: WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There is no downstream public water supply intake below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.4 mgd.

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParametersMonthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 16 24 32
CBOD5 Percent Removal >=89.25%
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
CBOD20 365 lbs/day
Fecal Coliform 200 col/100 ml
1,000 col/100 ml
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
Copper, Total
   (Year 1 through Year 2) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Copper, Total
   (Year 3 through Year 5) 0.045 0.09 0.113
PCB, Total Monitor and Report
Dissolved Oxygen Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
(Instantaneous
Minimum)
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard units at all times

   The proposed monitoring requirements for Outfall 002 are based on an average stormwater flow.

Maximum
Parameters Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH (Standard Units) Monitor and Report
TSS Monitor and Report
TKN Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform (No. Col/100ml) Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Notification of the Operator.
   2.  Average Weekly Definition.
   3.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.
   4.  No Stormwater.
   5.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights.
   6.  Change of Ownership.
   7.  Chlorine Minimization.
   8.  Proper Sludge Disposal.
   9.  TMDL/WLA Data.
   10.  CBOD5 Percent Removal.
   11.  DRBC Requirements.
   12.  WETT at Renewal.
   13.  Requirements for Operator.
   14.  I-Max Limitation.
   15.  Stormwater Condition.
   16.  Laboratory Certification.
   17.  PMP Implementation.

   PA0052035, Sewage, SIC 4952, Upper Makefield Township, 1076 Eagle Road, Newtown, PA 18940. This proposed facility is located in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Discharge of 172,544 gpd of treated sewage into onsite groundwater recharge basins and to the Delaware River during an emergency situation.

   The receiving stream, the Delaware River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2E and is classified for: Special Protection Waters. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the PA American Water Company is located on the Delaware River and is 4.6 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 and Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 172,544 gpd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10.3 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 10.3 10 20
Ammonia as N 3.0 3.0 6.0
Fecal Coliform 200 lbs/100 ml
1,000 lbs/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 (minimum)
pH (STD units) 6.0 (minimum)
9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.23 0.45

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Discharges to Special Protection Waters.


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

   PA0064149, Sewage, Lehigh County Authority, 1053 Spruce Street, P. O. Box 3348, Allentown, PA 18106-0348. This proposed facility is located in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit for the discharge of treated sewage, with an increased discharge from 0.012 mgd to 0.040 mgd for an upgraded WWTP.

   The receiving stream, UNT to Mill Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 03B and is classified for: TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough Water Authority is located on the Schuylkill River, approximately 50 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.040 mgd.

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.76 5.52
   (11-1 to 4-30) 8.28 16.5
Phosphorus as ''P'' 0.3 0.6
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 6.0 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 0.131 0.307

   PA0028576, Sewage, Clarks Summit--South Abington Joint Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 199, Chinchilla, PA 18410-0199. This proposed facility is located in South Abington Township, Lackawanna County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES Permit.

   The receiving stream, Leggetts Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 5A and is classified for: CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Water Supply is located on Susquehanna River is approximately 75 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 2.5 mgd dry weather flow and 5.0 mgd wet weather flow.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.9 5.8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 8.7 17.4
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 6.0 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.

   Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy Nutrient Requirements

Concentration (mg/L) Mass (lbs)
ParameterMonthly Average Monthly LoadAnnual Load
Ammonia-N Report
Report
Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report
Report
Nitrate-Nitrate as N Report
Report
Total Nitrogen Report
Report
Report
Total Phosphorus Report
Report
Report
Net Total Nitrogen Report
45,662*
Net Total Phosphorus Report
6,088*

   * This permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and the Net Total Phosphorus effluent mass limits, under the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Trading of Nutrients and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (Document No. 392-0900-001, December 30, 2006). The condition includes the requirement to report the application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the Department.

   * The compliance date for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus will begin on October 1, 2010. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, the reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011. This facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until September 30, 2010.

   ** Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011.

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Whole Effluent Toxicity requirement.
   2.  Chesapeake Bay Nutrient requirements.

   PA0026492, Sewage, Scranton Sewer Authority, 307 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. This proposed facility is located in City of Scranton, Lackawanna County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit

   The receiving stream, Lackawanna River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 5A and is classified for: CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Borough Water Company is located on Susquehanna River over 50 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 20.0 mgd.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 18 27 36
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
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 0.06 0.20

   Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy Nutrient Requirements

Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs)
ParameterMonthly Average Monthly Load Annual Load
Ammonia-N Report
Report
Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report
Report
Nitrate-Nitrate as N Report
Report
Total Nitrogen Report
Report
Report
Total Phosphorus Report
Report
Report
Net Total Nitrogen Report
365,292*
Net Total Phosphorus Report
48,706*

   * This permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and the Net Total Phosphorus effluent mass limits, under the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Trading of Nutrients and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (Document No. 392-0900-001, December 30, 2006). The condition includes the requirement to report the application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the Department.

   * The compliance date for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus will begin on October 1, 2010. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, the reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011. This facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until September 30, 2010.

   ** Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011.

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Industrial pretreatment, combined sewer overflows and whole effluent toxicity testing.


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

   Application No. PA0025381, Sewage, Saxton Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 173, Saxton, PA 16678. This facility is located in Liberty Township, Bedford County.

   Description of activity: The application is for and amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Raystown Branch Juniata River, is in Watershed 11-D, and classified for TSF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for 7 Points Marina is located on the Raystown Branch Juniata River (Raystown Lake), approximately 25 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.400 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Total Residual    
   Chlorine (Interim) 1 2
   Chlorine (Final) 0.5 1.64
Total Phosphorus 2 4
Color (PCU) Maximum 1,000 at all times
Oil and Grease Monitor
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
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

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Application No. PA0088901, CAFO, Mountain View Farms, 160 Frystown Road, Myerstown, PA 17067.

   Franklin Family Farms, Inc. has submitted an NPDES permit renewal application for Mountain View Farms, an existing swine operation in Bethel Township, Berks County. The CAFO is situated near a UNT of Little Swatara Creek (Watershed 7-D), which is classified as a CWF. The CAFO has a target animal population of approximately 1,936 animal equivalent units consisting of 14,300 finishing swine, 195 goats, three cows, three calves, one bull and 30 steers.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit. The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

   Application No. PA0246468, CAFO, Beaver Ridge Farm, R. D. 1, Box 932, Blain, PA 17006.

   Beaver Ridge Farm, Inc. has submitted an NPDES permit renewal application for Beaver Ridge Farm, an existing swine operation in Jackson Township, Perry County. The CAFO is situated near Shermans Creek, which is classified as a HQ-CWF. The CAFO has a target animal population of approximately 414 animal equivalent units consisting of 3,000 finishing swine and three beef cows.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit. The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

   Application No. PA0259888, CAFO, Ted Miller Farm, R. D. 1, Box 145, Ickesburg, PA 17037.

   Ted Miller has submitted an NPDES permit renewal application for the Ted Miller Farm, an existing swine and dairy operation in Jackson Township, Perry County. The CAFO is situated near a UNT of Bixler Run, which is classified as a CWF. The CAFO has a target animal population of approximately 543 animal equivalent units consisting of 3,600 finishing swine, 40 crossbred dairy cows, 20 Jersey cows and 40 calves.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit. The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

   Application No. PA0259772, CAFO, MACH Farm, 651 Pine Road, Palmyra, PA 17078.

   George Christianson and Country View Family Farms, LLC have submitted an NPDES permit renewal application for MACH Farm, an existing swine operation in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County. The CAFO is situated near a UNT of Swatara Creek, which is classified as a WWF. The CAFO has a target animal population of approximately 703 animal equivalent units consisting of 1,008 gestating sows, 192 sows with litter, 25 boars, 720 gilts and 3,130 nursery pigs.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit. The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

   Application No. PA0248771, CAFO, Swatara Farm, 1921 Blacks Bridge Road, Annville, PA 17003.

   George Christianson and Country View Family Farms, LLC have submitted an NPDES permit renewal application for Swatara Farm, an existing swine operation in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County. The CAFO is situated near Swatara Creek, which is classified as a WWF. The CAFO has a target animal population of approximately 703 animal equivalent units consisting of 1,176 gestating sows, 224 sows with litter, four boars, 630 gilts and 3,650 nursery pigs.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit. The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

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