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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-1063

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[38 Pa.B. 2681]
[Saturday, June 7, 2008]

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

   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 ?
PA-0035891
(Minor Sewage)
Escape Property Owners Association
P. O. Box 282
Greentown, PA 18426
Palmyra Township
Pike County
UNT to Lake Wallenpaupack N
PA-0060542
(Minor Sewage)
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates P.O.A.
114 Wallenpaupack Drive
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Paupack Township
Wayne County
UNT to Lake Wallenpaupack N
PA-0040487
(Minor Sewage)
PCS Chadaga
d/b/a Maple Lane Estates
110 Inverness Drive
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Foster Township
Luzerne County
Pond Creek
5D
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 ?
PA0083429
(Sew)
West Cocalico Township Authority
P. O. Box 95
Reinholds, PA 17569-0092
Lancaster County
West Cocalico Township
Little Cocalico Creek
TSF
7-J
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 ?
PA0113743 Grove Township WWTP
P. O. Box 43
Sinnemahoning, PA 15861
Cameron County
Grove Township
UNT to Sinnemahoning Creek
8A
Y
PA0208558
(SP)
Shamokin Township Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 64
Paxinos, PA 17860
Northumberland County
Shamokin Township
Lick Creek
06B
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 ?
PA0220787 Patrick G. and V. Kaye Williams
390 Osborn Road
Greenville, PA 16125
Salem Township
Mercer County
UNT to Sandy Creek
16G
Y
PA0222682 Leasa A. Maley
6118 Maley Drive
Limestone, NY 14753
Corydon Township
McKean County
UNT to Sill Run
16-B
Y
PA0020605 Municipal Authority of the Borough
of Union City
12 South Main Street
Union City, PA 16438
Union Township
Erie County
South Branch of French Creek
16-A
N

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.

   PA0042943, Sewage, Owen J. Roberts School District (East Coventry Elementary School), 901 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465. This facility is located in East Coventry Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to a UNT to Schuylkill River.

   The receiving stream, UNT to Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3D and is classified for: HQ-TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact the public water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0082.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 30.0
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0
Fecal Coliform 200 Colonies/100 ml as a Geometric Average
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within the limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0244414, SEW, SIC 4952, Jaster Associates, LLC, 437 King Road, Doylestown, PA 18901. This proposed facility is located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge 810 gpd of treated sewage into a UNT to Cabin Run.

   The receiving stream, UNT to Cabin Run, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2D and is classified for: CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for NWRA and PECO is located on Delaware River and is 7.25 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 810 gpd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended 10 20
Total Nitrogen 20 40
Dissolved Oxygen 3.0, Minimum
Fecal Coliform 200 Colonies/100 ml as a Geometric Average 1,000 Col./100 ml
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.  Dry Stream Discharge.
   2.  UV Disinfection Proposed.

   PA0056421, Sewage, SIC 4952, Warwick Township Water and Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 315, 1733 Township Greene, Jamison, PA 18929-0315. This existing facility is located in Warwick Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal and amendment of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage effluent from County Crossing WWTP. The amendment allows for a second discharge location. Treated effluent will continue to be discharged through existing Outfall 001 to a UNT to Little Neshaminy Creek from November 1 through March 31. For the period extending from April 1 through October 31, treated effluent will be pumped and discharged at Outfall 002 to a storage lagoon located on Heritage Creek Golf Course. Overflow from the lagoon will be discharged through an overflow pipe to a wetland that drains to Little Neshaminy Creek.

   The receiving streams, Little Neshaminy Creek and the UNT to Little Neshaminy Creek, are located in the State Water Plan Watershed 2F and are classified for: WWF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Aqua, PA, Southeast Division is located on Neshaminy Creek and is approximately 18 miles below the points of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002 are based on a design flow of 0.32 mgd.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 apply from November 1 through March 31 and are as follows:

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 20 30 40
Ammonia as N 3.0 6.0
Phosphorus as P 1.0 2.0
Total Nitrogen as N 10.0 20.0
Fecal Coliform (Col./100 ml) 200 Geometric Mean
1,000
pH (Standard Units) 6.0, Minimum 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen
   Minimum 5.0
   Average Monitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 apply from April 1 through October 31 and are as follows:

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 20 30 40
Ammonia as N 1.5 3.0
Phosphorus as P 0.5 1.0
Total Nitrogen as N 10.0 20.0
Fecal Coliform (Col./100 ml) 200 Geometric Mean
1,000
pH (Standard Units) 6.0, Minimum 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen
   Minimum 5.0
   Average Monitor

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

   1.  Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator.
   2.  Definition of Average Weekly.
   3.  Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance.
   4.  No Stormwater to Sewers.
   5.  Necessary Property Rights.
   6.  Change in Ownership.
   7.  Proper Sludge Disposal.
   8.  Instantaneous Maximum Limitations.
   9.  Fecal Coliform Reporting.
   10.  Operator Training.
   11.  Laboratory Certification.
   12.  Operations and Maintenance Plan.
   13.  Identification of Sampling Location for Outfall 002.
   14.  Re-opener Clause for Nutrient TMDL.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0042021, Sewage, SIC 4952, Milford-Trumbauersville Area Sewer Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1825 Rosenberger Road, P. O. Box 126, Spinnerstown, PA 18968. This proposed facility is located in Milford Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Activity: Renewal of sewage treatment plant's NPDES permit to discharge effluent to Unami Creek.

   The receiving water, Unami Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3E--Perkiomen and is classified for: HQ-TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is located on the Schuylkill River and is approximately 18 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on an approved annual average flow of 0.8 mgd.

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 20 30 40
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.3 3.5 4.6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.9 10.4 13.8
Phosphorus as P 1.0 1.5 2.0
Copper, Total
   (Issuance through end of year 2) Monitor and
Report
Monitor and
Report
   (Year 3 through Expiration) 0.012 0.019
Total Residual Chlorine 0.04 0.13
Fecal Coliform 200 Col./100 ml
as Geometric Mean
1,000 Col./100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen 6.0, Minimum
pH (Standard Units) 6.0, Minimum 9.0, Maximum

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

   1.  Small Stream Discharge.
   2.  Proper Sludge Disposal.
   3.  Certified Operator.
   4.  No Stormwater into Sanitary Sewers.
   5.  Operations and Maintenance Plan.
   6.  No Chlorine Impact to Receiving Stream.

   PA0021857, Amendment 1, Sewage, SIC 4952, Souderton Borough, 31 West Summit Street, Souderton, PA 18964. This Souderton facility is located in Franconia Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Discharge of treated sewage from Souderton Borough Wastewater Treatment Plant. The receiving stream, UNT to Skippack Creek, is in the State Water Plan, Watershed 3E Perkiomen Creek Basin, and is classified for: TSF. This amendment is to resolve the appeal related to TMDL based limits.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on an average annual flow of 2.0 mgd.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.8 3.6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.6 7.2
Phosphorous as P
   (4-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0
   (11-1 to 3-31) 2.0 4.0
Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 Minimum
Fecal Coliform 200 Col./100 ml 1,000 Col./100 ml
pH (Standard Units) 6.0 Minimum 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.01 0.038
Copper, Total Monitor Monitor

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

   1.  Remedial Measures.
   2.  Sewage Sludge Disposal.
   3.  Whole Effluent Toxicity Tests at Renewal.
   4.  TMDL/WLA Analysis.
   5.  Operations and Maintenance Plan.
   6.  Laboratory Certification.
   7.  Chlorine Minimization.
   8.  Stream Sampling.

   PA0244392, IW, SIC 2843, Stoney Creek Technologies, LLC, 3300 West 4th Street, Trainer, PA 19061-5112. This proposed facility is located in Trainer Borough, Delaware County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The facility discharge stormwater commingled with process water. Normally the wastewater discharge into DELCORA, sewage treatment plant after pretreatment. During heavy rain event over flow from storage tanks will discharge to Stoney Creek.

   The receiving stream, Stoney Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3G and is classified for: WWF. There are no public water supply intake downstream of this discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on an average flow of 0.350 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 30 45 60
TSS 30 45 60
Oil and Grease 15 30 30
pH (Standard Units) Within limit of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times.
Cadmium, Total Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Copper, Total 0.014 0.028 0.035
Lead, Total 0.080 0.160 0.200
Mercury, Total 0.0016 0.0032 0.0040
Silver, Total 0.003 0.006 0.008
Thallium, Total 0.065 0.130 0.165
Zinc, Total 0.120 0.240 0.300
Aluminum, Total 0.750 1.500 1.875
Cobalt, Total 0.095 0.190 0.240
Aerolein 0.005 0.010 0.013
Iron, Total Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Cyanide, Total Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitor and Report

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

   1.  Approved Chemical Wage Rate.
   2.  Approved Test Methods.
   3.  Update PPC Plan.
   4.  No PCB Discharge.
   5.  Monitoring Frequency.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0058211, Industrial Waste, SIC 2911, Sunoco, Inc. (R & M), 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1699. This proposed facility is located in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Inactive disposal area for sludges and spent clay wastes from the operations at the Marcus Hook Refinery.

   The receiving stream, Marcus Hook Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3G and is classified for: WWF.

   The proposed effluent limits for various outfalls, based on storm events, are as follows:

   Outfalls 001:

Effluent Limitation (mg/l)
Parameters Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 100
pH (Standard Units)
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) With limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Oil and Grease
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 15
Iron, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 2.0
Manganese, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 1.5
Aluminum, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 2.0

   Outfalls 002:

Effluent Limitation (mg/l)
Parameters Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 100
pH (Standard Units)
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) With limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Oil and Grease
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 15
Iron, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Manganese, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 1.5
Aluminum, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Chromium, Total Monitor and Report
Lead, Total Monitor and Report
Total Dissolved Solids Monitor and Report

   Outfalls 004:

Effluent Limitation (mg/l)
Parameters Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor/Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 100
pH (Standard Units)
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) With limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Oil and Grease
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 15
Iron, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Manganese, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 1.5
Aluminum, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Lead, Total Monitor and Report

   Outfalls 005:

Effluent Limitation (mg/l)
Parameters Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 100
pH (Standard Units)
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) With limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Oil and Grease
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 15
Iron, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Aluminum, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Lead, Total Monitor and Report

   Outfalls 006:

Effluent Limitation (mg/l)
Parameters Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 100
pH (Standard Units)
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) With limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Oil and Grease
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 15
Iron, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Aluminum, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Lead, Total Monitor and Report
Barium, Total Monitor and Report

   Outfalls 007:

Effluent Limitation (mg/l)
Parameters Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 100
pH (Standard Units)
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) With limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Oil and Grease
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 15
Iron, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Manganese, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 1.5
Aluminum, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 5.0
Lead, Total Monitor and Report
Barium, Total Monitor and Report
Total Dissolved Solids Monitor and Report

   Outfalls 009:

Effluent Limitation (mg/l)
Parameters Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 100
pH (Standard Units)
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) With limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Oil and Grease
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 15
Iron, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 2.0
Aluminum, Total
   (Issuance through Year 1) Monitor and Report
   (Year 2 through Expiration) 2.0

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

   1.  Remedial Measures.
   2.  Discharge to Small Creek.
   3.  Stormwater Requirements.
   4.  Proper Sludge Management.
   5.  TMDL/WLA Analysis.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   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
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 15 20
Total Suspended Solids 10 15 20
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.7 5.5
   (11-1 to 4-30) 8.2 16.5
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 0.13 0.30

   Lake Ontelaunee TMDL Requirements

Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs)
Monthly Monthly Annual
Parameter Average Load Load
Total Suspended Solids Report Report 1,095
Total Phosphorus Report Report 36.5

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

   PABIG 1401. Robinson Septic Service, Inc., Walker Township, Centre County. Robinson Septic Service, Inc., 125 Rockrimmon Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823 has applied to have their biosolids approved for beneficial use by land applications.

   Individual permit is being applied for due to the utilization of a pre-existing 600,000 gallon tank for processing.

   PA0024406, Sewage, SIC 4952, Mount Carmel Municipal Authority, 137 West Fourth Street, Suite 4, P. O. Box 365, Mount Carmel, PA 17851-0365. This existing/proposed facility is/will be located in Mount Carmel Township, Northumberland County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The applicant seeks an expanded NPDES permit for the proposed wastewater treatment plant.

   The receiving streams, Shamokin and Butternut Creeks, are in the State Water Plan Watershed SWP 6B and are classified for: WWF (Shamokin Creek) and CWF (Butternut Creek). The nearest downstream public water supply intake for United Water Company (Dauphin, PA) is located on Susquehanna River and is 62 river miles below the point of discharge.

   The following proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2.25 mgd.

   Traditional Treatment Parameters--From Permit Effective Date through startup of new (Phase III) wastewater treatment plant:

Concentration (mg/l)
Monthly Weekly Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Average Maximum Maximum
pH Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Total Chlorine Residual 0.8 2.7
UV % Transmissivity Report Minimum %

   Traditional Treatment Parameters--From startup of new (Phase III) wastewater treatment plant to Permit Expiration Date:

Concentration (mg/l)
Monthly Weekly Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Average Maximum Maximum
pH Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-3) 200 col/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
UV % Transmissivity Report Minimum %

   Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy Nutrient Parameters/Requirements:

Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs)
Monthly MonthlyAnnual
Parameter AverageLoadLoad
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 41,095*
Net Total Phosphorus Report 5,479*

   Combined Sewer Overflows

   Outfalls 014 and 015--regulated through Best Management Practices and CSO Nine Minimum Controls

   *  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 October 1, 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 and best management practices, the permit contains the following major permit conditions:

   1.  Management and Control of Combined Sewer Overflows.

   PA0112534, Sewage, The Meadows at Watsontown, LLC, 2814 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104. This facility is located at 100 Seagrave Drive, Watsontown in Delaware Township, Northumberland County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to cover the existing facility treating wastewater.

   The receiving stream, Delaware Run, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 10D and is classified for: WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for PA American Water Company at Milton, PA, located 11 river miles downstream from the discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.053 mgd.

Average AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
TSS 30 60
Total Chlorine Residual 1.0 2.3
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times
Fecal Coliforms
   (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

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

   PA0097012, Sewage, Stonebridge Gardens, Inc., 132 Saddlebrook Road, Freidens, PA 15541. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Stonebridge Gardens Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Higgins Run, 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 Quemahoning Reservoir.

   Outfall 001:   existing discharge, design flow of 0.006 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) 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 1.1 2.7
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions:  The effluent limitations below apply if/when the treatment plant is expanded to a flow of 0.008 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) 7.5 15.0
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 0.8 2.0
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0039489, Sewage, Borough of Garrett, P. O. Box 218, 307 Municipal Road, Garrett, PA 15542. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Garrett Borough STP in Garrett Borough, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Casselman 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 Ohiopyle Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.067 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 3l.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions:  Outfalls 002 and 003 are permitted Combined Sewer Overflows. These outfalls are scheduled to be eliminated within the 5 year cycle of this permit.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

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

   WQM Permit No. 6008401, Sewerage 4952, White Deer Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 90, West Milton, PA 17786. This proposed facility is located in White Deer Township, Union County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The applicant is proposing to replace some of the existing wastewater treatment facilities with upgraded equipment. The upgraded facilities will include a new influent structure, chlorination system, an improved sludge building with new sludge dewatering equipment.

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

   WQM Permit No. WQG016162, Sewerage, Ralph Cordes, 244 Blackswoods Road, Freedom, PA 15042. This proposed facility is located in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the construction and operation of a single-residence sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. 1197403-A3, Sewerage, Forest Hills Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 111, South Fork, PA 15956. This existing facility is located in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the installation of 400,000 gallon aerobic digester.


IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)


V. Applications for NPDES Wavier Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)


VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities

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

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI01
0907018
Buckingham Properties, LP
P. O. Box 182
Holicong, PA 18929
Bucks Solebury Township Aquetong Creek
HQ-CWF
PAI0
15108004
HERB CDC
c/o OKKS Development, LP
1510 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Philadelphia City of Philadelphia City of Philadelphia Water Department's WWTP--Combined Sewer System

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

   Pike County Conservation District: HC 6, Box 6770, Hawley, PA 18428, (570) 226-8220.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI025208007 Joseph Biondo
P. O. Box 909
Milford, PA 18337
Pike Milford Township Saw Kill Creek
EV

   Wayne County Conservation District: 648 Park Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, (570) 253-0930.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI026408002 Western Wayne School District
2132 Easton Turnpike
South Canaan, PA 18459
Wayne Salem Township Moss Hollow Creek
HQ-CWF

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI032108011 Limestone Creek Development
Robert Frey/Steven Tiley
5 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3385
Cumberland South Middleton Township Letort Spring Run
EV

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

   Columbia County Conservation District: 702 Sawmill Road, Suite 204, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, (570) 784-1310, Ext. 102.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI041908001 Robert G. Paden
Cabin Run Estates, Phase 2
1326 Orange Street
Berwick, PA 18603
Columbia North Centre Township Trib of Stony Brook
EV

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

   McKean County Conservation District: 17137 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749, (814) 887-4001.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI064208002 Norwich Township
3853 West Valley Road
Smethport, PA 16749
McKean Norwich Township UNT Potato Creek, Walcott Brook and UNT; Mill, Colegrove, and Robbins Brooks
HQ-CWF; CWF

VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types

PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

CAFO Notices of Intent Received

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

   Application No. PAI120501, CAFO, Glenville Farms Partnership, Glenville Farms, 2391 Glenville Road, Cochranville, PA 19330.

   Glenville Farms Partnership has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES Permit for an existing CAFO known as Glenville Farms, located at 2391 Glenville Road, Cochranville, PA 19330 in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County.

   The CAFO is situated near an animal housing unit--Muddy Run, land application areas--Muddy Run, Doe Run, UNT to Doe Run, Birch Run and East Branch Octoraro Creek in Watershed 7K Pequea, which is classified for TSF. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 3,695 animal equivalent units consisting of 1,390 milking cows, 250 dry cows, 1,135 heifers and 175 calves. The animals will be housed in two existing first stage HDPE-lined manure storages and a second stage HDPE-lined storage with a total capacity of 6.1 million gallons, an existing HDPE-lined manure storage with a capacity of 1.5 million gallons, an existing earthen concrete bottom storage with a capacity of 1.2 million gallons and a existing clay lined manure storage with a storage capacity of 400,000 gallons. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities is 9.2 million gallons. A release or discharge to waters of the Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.

   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 De-partment has made a tentative determination to issue an 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 Southeast Regional Office of the Department.

   Person's may make an appointment to review the Department's files by calling the file review coordinator at (484) 250-5010.

   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. 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.

   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.

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

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