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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 13-79

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[43 Pa.B. 302]
[Saturday, January 19, 2013]

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 regarding 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 (CAFO). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

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 tentative determinations of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.32(d), the proposed discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will be managed in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

 Unless indicated otherwise, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (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 NPDES applications are invited to submit statements to the contact office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on WQM permit applications are invited to submit statements to the 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. A comment submittal 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 public hearings 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: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0051811
(IW)
Green Hills Pumping Station
Lehigh County Authority Wlsa Central Water System
6394 Clauser Road
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh County
South Whitehall Township
Unnamed Tributary to Little Cedar Creek
(2-C)
Y
PA0062529
(IW)
Schuylkill County Municipal Authority
Broad Mountain WTP
St Clair, PA 17970
Schuylkill County
Blythe Township
Wolf Creek
(3-A)
N

 Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0011169
(IW)
Materion Brush, Inc. (Shoemakersville Plant)
100 Shoemakersville Road,
PO Box 128
Shoemakersville, PA 19555
Berks County / Perry Township Schuylkill River / 3B Y
PA0081841
(Sew)
MHC TT, Inc.
Hershey Preserve
2 North Riverside Plaza,
Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
Lebanon County
South Annville Township
UNT Gingrich Run / 7-D Y

 Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.0530.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0208931
(Non-Municipal Sewage)
This Olde House & Randolph Residence
2053 Ace Valley Road
Dubois, PA 15801
Clearfield County
Brady Township
Unnamed Tributary to Limestone Run
(17-D)
Y
PA0115053
(Sewage)
Camp Victory Campground
PO Box 810
Millville, PA 17846-0810
Columbia County
Greenwood Township
Mud Run
(5-C)
Y

 Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed#)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0101052
(Industrial Waste)
Union City Borough WTP
29 S Main Street,
Union City, PA 16438
Erie County
Union Townsip
Bentley Run
(16-A)
Y

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

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

PA0057011, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Facility Name: Bridlewood Farm STP. This existing facility is located in Thornbury Township, Chester County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.

 The receiving stream(s), Radley Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-H and is classified for Warm Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.103 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Minimum
Average
Monthly
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 4.0 XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.2 XXX 0.5
CBOD5 16.1 XXX XXX 18.8 XXX 37.6
Total Suspended Solids 26 XXX XXX 30 XXX 60
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
Total Nitrogen 21.5 XXX XXX 25.0 XXX 50.0
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 2.3 XXX XXX 2.6 XXX 5.2
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 6.7 XXX XXX 7.8 XXX 15.6
Total Phosphorus 1.3 XXX XXX 1.5 XXX 3.0

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 A. No Stormwater Condition

 B. Acquire Necessary Property Rights

 C. Proper Sludge Disposal

 D. Chlorine Minimization

 E. Operator Notification

 F. Small Stream Discharge

 G. Maximize Drip Irrigation

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

PA0056731, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Historic Salem Village Homeowners Association, 2193 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern, PA 19355. Facility Name: Historic Salem Village STP. This existing facility is located in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage effluent from a small flow treatment facility serving Historic Salem Village.

 The receiving stream(s), an Unnamed tributary to Valley Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-F and is classified for Exceptional Value Waters and Migratory Fish, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0017 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Instant.
Minimum
Average
Monthly
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX XXX
CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 10 XXX 20
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10 XXX 20
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX Report
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 1.5 XXX 3.0
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 4.5 XXX 9.0
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 1.0 XXX 2.0

 The proposed effluent limits for Internal Monitoring Point 101 are based on a design flow of 0.0017 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Instant.
Minimum
Average
Monthly
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX XXX
CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 20 XXX 40
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 4.5 XXX 9.0
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 • No Stormwater to Sewers

 • Necessary Property Rights

 • Proper Sludge Disposal

 • Abandon STP when Public Sewers Become Available

 • Small Stream Discharge

 • Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator

 • Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance

 • Change of Ownership

 • DMR Reporting Requirements

 • Monitoring Requirements

 • Operator Training

 • Constructed Wetland Maintenance

 • Laboratory Certification

 • Instantaneous Maximum Limitations

 • Fecal Coliform Reporting

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.

PA0051250, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976. This facility is located in Doylestown Township, Bucks County.

 Description of Existing Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Kings Plaza STP, located on Almhouse Road east of Easton Road.

 The receiving stream, Neshaminy Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 2F and is classified for Trout Stocking and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Aqua Pennsylvania Neshaminy Plant is located on Neshaminy Creek.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.425 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Instant.
Minimum
Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
CBOD5
 May 1 - Oct 31 53 81 XXX 15 23 30
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 88 141 XXX 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 106 159 XXX 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
Nitrate-Nitrite as N
 Jul 1 - Oct 31 31.9 XXX XXX 9.0 XXX 18
 Nov 1 - Jun 30 Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 7.0 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 21.2 XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 12
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 Apr 1 - Oct 31 3.6 XXX XXX 1.0 XXX 2.0
 Nov 1 - Mar 31
  (Interim) Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
  (Final) 7.2 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 • Designation of Responsible Operator

 • Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance

 • No Stormwater to Sewers

 • Necessary Property Rights

 • Small Stream Discharge

 • Change in Ownership

 • Chlorine Minimization

 • Proper Sludge Disposal

 • TMDL/WLA Analysis

 • Operator Training

 • Instantaneous Maximum Limits

 • Laboratory Certification

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

PA0057690, Stormwater, SIC Code 3731, Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, 2100 Kitty Hawk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19112-1808. Facility Name: Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. This existing facility is located in City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of groundwater infiltrate, river return and Storm Water associated with industrial activities.

 The receiving stream(s), Delaware River and Schuylkill River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-F and 3-J and is classified for Warm Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 012 are based on a design flow of 0.01 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Minimum
Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (GPM) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Total Suspended Solids
 Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 100 200 250
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30
Total Copper XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Dissolved Iron XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Total Lead XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
1,2-Dichloroethane XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Tetrachloroethylene XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Trichloroethylene XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
PCBs (Dry Weather) (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 019, 021 and 047 are based on stormwater.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Dissolved Iron XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
PCBs (Wet Weather) (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 022, 023, 024, 026, 027, 029, 030, 032 are based on stormwater.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX report
CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX report
Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX report
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX report
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX report
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX report
Dissolved Iron XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX report

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 A. Wet Berthing Requirements

 B. Public Nuisance

 C. Property Rights

 D. BAT/BCT Development

 E. Change of Ownership

 F. Collected Sludge

 G. TMDL/WLA Analysis

 H. IMAX Requirements

 I. Laboratory Certification

 J. PCBs Requirements

 K. No Chemical Addition

 L. BMP's according to 60 C.F.R.

 M. Schuylkill River Basin assessment

 N. Dry Dock 5 Requirement

 O. Calculated Net TSS

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.

PA0012629, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 2911, 5171, Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing, LLC, 3144 W. Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145. Facility Name: Point Breeze Processing Area. This existing facility is located in City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Waste.

 The receiving stream(s), Schuylkill River and Unnamed Tributary of Schuylkill River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-F and is classified for Warm Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, 003 and 004 are based on stormwater.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Minimum
Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 15
Total Organic Carbon XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 110

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 4.91 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum
Monthly % Removal
Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Total Residual Oxidants XXX XXX XXX Report 0.2 0.5
Temperature (°F) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 110
BOD5 1,228 2,457 XXX 30 60 75
CBOD20 2,590 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
CBOD20 % Removal (%)
 Percent Removal XXX XXX 89.25 XXX XXX XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX XXX XXX 261 506 653
Chemical Oxygen Demand
 Effluent Net 10,670 20,732 XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Effluent Net 1,281 2,012 XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 31.3 49.1 62
Total Dissolved Solids XXX 69,556 XXX XXX 2,000 2500
Total Dissolved Solids
 Effluent Net 34,778 XXX XXX 1,000 XXX XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 11.9 22.3 29.8
Oil and Grease
 Effluent Net 488 915 XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Effluent Net 579 1,265 XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX 14.1 30.9 35.2
Hexavalent Chromium XXX XXX XXX 0.02 0.04 0.05
Hexavalent Chromium
 Effluent Net 0.81 1.82 XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Chromium
 Effluent Net 9.84 28.5 XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Chromium XXX XXX XXX 0.24 0.70 0.70
Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Total Sulfide XXX XXX XXX 0.21 0.46 0.53
Total Sulfide
 Effluent Net 8.5 18.9 XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Thallium XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Acrylonitrile XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Hexachlorobenzene XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Benzene XXX XXX XXX 0.1 0.2 0.25
Benzidine XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Total BTEX XXX XXX XXX 0.1 0.2 0.25
Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX 1.4 2.8 3.5
N-Nitrosodimethylamine XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Total Phenolics XXX XXX XXX 0.2 0.5 0.5
Total Phenolics
 Effluent Net 8.5 21.3 XXX XXX XXX XXX
PCBs
 (Dry Weather) (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
 (Wet Weather) (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Acute toxicity
 (Ceriodaphnia) (TUa) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chronic toxicity
 (Ceriodaphnia) (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Acute toxicity
 (Pimephales) (TUa) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chronic toxicity
 (Pimephales) (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 A. Remedial Measures if creates Public Nuisance

 B. Applicable BAT/BCT

 C. CBOD20 allocation

 D. Thermal Impact Requirement

 E. Approved EPA Test Methods

 F. TRO Definition

 G. Change of Ownership

 H. Proper Sludge Disposal

 I. TMDL/WLA Analysis

 J. I-Max Definition

 K. Twice a Month Sampling

 L. Operation and Maintenance Plan

 M. Laboratory Certification

 N. PCB's Minimization Plan

 O. WET Test Protocol

 P. Stormwater Runoff Calculations

 Q. Intake Credit for Various Wastestream

 R. Net Effluent Values Calculations

 S. Limitation of Contaminated Runoffs

 T. Bypass to Dissolved Air Flotation Unit

 U. S-10 sump.

 V. TDS limitations

 W. BOD5 Requirement

 X. Non-Processed Wastewater

 II. Chemical Additives

 III. Stormwater Requirements

 IV. 316(b) Requirements

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

Application No. PA0244597, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Walmoore Holsteins Inc., 1826 Howell Moore Road, West Grove, PA 19390.

 Walmoore Holsteins Inc. has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a CAFO known as Walmoore Holsteins, located in Londonderry and London Grove Townships, Chester County.

 The CAFO is situated near Middle Branch White Clay Creek and Unnamed Tributary of East Branch White Clay Creek in Watershed 3-I, which is classified for Exceptional Value Waters, Trout Stocking and Migratory Fishes. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 1,364.72 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 850 adult cows and 540 heifers. Manure is collected and stored in two earthen high density polyethylene (HDPE) lined storage lagoons, two-clay lined with a picket fence solid separator dams, and one-clay lined with concrete floor storage. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities is 3,575,00 gallons of liquid manure storage in HDPE line lagoons, 1,300,000 and 623,390 gallons of manure storage in the clay lined with a picket fence solid separator dams, and 106,900 gallons of manure in the clay lined with concrete floor storage, for a total of 5,605,290 gallons of manure storage. 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 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 an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit.

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

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


 Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.

PA0046388, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Butler Township Luzerne County, 415 West Butler Drive, Drums, PA 18222. Facility Name: St Johns STP. This existing facility is located in Butler Township, Luzerne County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.

 The receiving stream, Nescopeck Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 5-D and is classified for Trout Stocking and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2.2 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Minimum Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX
CBOD5 459 734 XXX 25.0 40.0 50.0
BOD5
 Influent XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Influent XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 550 826 XXX 30.0 45.0 60.0
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000   
Geo Mean
XXX 10,000
UV Transmittance
 (mjoules/cm2) XXX XXX Report Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report
Total Mo
40,182
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 257 XXX XXX 14.0 XXX 28.0
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 86 XXX XXX 4.7 XXX 9.3
Ammonia-Nitrogen Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report
Total Mo
5,357
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Aluminum* XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Copper* XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Iron* XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Lead* XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Manganese* XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Zinc* XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

 *Quarterly reporting.

 The proposed effluent limits for Stormwater Outfalls 002, 003, and 004 are based on a design flow of 0.000000 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Iron XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 • Chesapeake Bay conditions, WET Test conditions, Stormwater conditions, necessary property rights, proper management of residuals, and prohibition against stormwater in sewerage system.

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.


 Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.

PA0087734, Industrial Wastewater, SIC Code 4941, Columbia Water Company, 220 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512. Facility Name: Hellam Water Treatment Facility (Dugan WTP). This existing facility is located in Hellam Township, York County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Wastewater.

 The receiving stream, Dugan Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-I and is classified for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0045 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.0
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60
Total Aluminum XXX XXX XXX 4.0 XXX 8.0
Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0
Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 1.0 XXX 2.0

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.


 Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, Telephone: 570.327.3664.

PA0024759, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Curwensville Municipal Authority, 900 Susquehanna Avenue, Curwensville, PA 16833-1526. Facility Name: Curwensville Municipal Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant. This existing facility is located in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.

 The receiving stream(s), West Branch Susquehanna River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 8-B and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.75 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
CBOD5 155 250
Wkly Avg
XXX 25 40 50
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 185 280
Wkly Avg
XXX 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200    
Geo Mean
XXX 1000
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000    
Geo Mean
XXX 10000
Total Aluminum XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

 The proposed monitoring requirements and, where appropriate, effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 001.

Mass (lbs) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Monthly Annual Minimum Monthly
Average
Maximum
Ammonia—N Report Report Report
Kjeldahl—N Report Report
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report Report
Total Nitrogen Report Report Report
Total Phosphorus Report Report Report
Net Total Nitrogen
 (Interim) Report Report
 (Final) Report 13698
Net Total Phosphorus
 (Interim) Report Report
 (Final) Report 1826

 * 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's Trading of Nutrients and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (Document #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, 2015. 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, 2016. 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, 2015.

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.


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

PA0216500, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 9999, CBS Corporation, National City Center, 20 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Facility Name: CBS Corporation Beaver Plant. This existing facility is located in Vanport Township, Beaver County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Waste.

 The receiving stream, the Ohio River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 20-B and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0432 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 20 40 XXX
Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 XXX
Trichloroethylene XXX XXX XXX 0.02 0.04 XXX

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4000.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.


 Northwest Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Telephone: 814.332.6942.

PA0272582, Sewage, SIC Code 8800, Arlene Fischer, 9019 Kuhl Road, Erie, PA 16510. Facility Name: Arlene Fischer SRSTP. This proposed facility is located in North East Township, Erie County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sanitary wastewater.

 The receiving stream, an Unnamed Tributary to the Twelvemile Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 15-A and is classified for High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes and, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

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

Mass (lbs/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 10 XXX 20
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10 XXX 20
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6340.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.


III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law

Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.

WQM Permit No. 5412401, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Girardville Area Municipal Authority, Fourth And B Streets, P. O. Box 5, Girardville, PA 17935.

 This existing facility is located in Butler Township, Schuylkill County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Modification of an existing wastewater treatment plant to convert from a chlorine gas disinfection system to a liquid sodium hypochlorite disinfection system.

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

WQM Permit No. 1777403, Sewerage, GenOn REMA LLC, 121 Champion Way, Canonsburg, PA.

 This proposed facility is located in Bradford Township, Clearfield County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Addition of dechlorination to the existing sewage treatment facility's process in order to lower chlorine levels to assure compliance with effluent limitation for discharge to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

WQM Permit No. 5998201, CAFO Operation [SIC 0213], Country View Family Farms, LLC, 372 Hemlock Hill Road, Covington, PA 16650.

 This proposed facility is located in Sullivan Township, Tioga County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Country View Family Farms is proposing a major amendment to the existing WQM permit. The activities will include renovations to the existing four (4) barns and the construction of a new gestation barn with deep pit manure storage.

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

WQM Permit No. 2596406, Sewerage Amendment No. 1, Millcreek Township Sewer Authority, 3608 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506.

 This existing facility is located in Millcreek Township, Erie County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application to replace one of three pumps at Glenwood Pump Station with a larger capacity pump.


IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from MS4


V. Applications for NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from 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
1507051-R
Old Lancaster Venture, LP
460 East Swedesford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
Chester East Whiteland Township Little Valley Creek (EV)
PAI01
1508025-R
Oxford Commons, LP
120 W Germantown Pk, Ste 120
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Chester Lower Oxford Township Leech Run (TSF-MF); Little Elk Creek (HQ-TSF-MF)
PAI01
2151242
Camphill Soltane
224 Nantmeal Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
Chester East Nantmeal Township Beaver Run (HQ)

Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

Lehigh County Conservation District: Lehigh Ag. Ctr., Ste. 102, 4184 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA 18104, 610-391-9583.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI023912029R(2) Jaindl Land Company
David Jaindl
3150 Coffeetown Rd.
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh Upper Macungie Twp. Iron Run,
HQ-CWF, MF
PAI023907027R Jaindl Land Company
David Jaindl
3150 Coffeetown Rd.
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh Upper Macungie Twp. Schaefer Run,
HQ-CWF, MF
PAI023912027R(1) Jaindl Land Company
David Jaindl
3150 Coffeetown Rd.
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh Lower Macungie Twp. and Borough of Alburtis Swabia Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF
PAI023907009R Jaindl Land Company
David Jaindl
3150 Coffeetown Rd.
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh North Whitehall Twp. Hassen Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF;
Jordan Creek,
TSF, MF

Northampton County Conservation District: 14 Gracedale Ave., Greystone Building, Nazareth, PA 18064, 610-746-1971.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI024812018 Redevelopment Authority of Easton Pennsylvania
Gretchen Longenbach
1 South Third St., 4th Floor
Easton, PA 18042
Northampton City of Easton Bushkill Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF

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

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI026412010 First Presbyterian Society of Honesdale
201 10th St.
Honesdale, PA 18431
Wayne Honesdale Bor. UNT to Lackawaxen River,
HQ-CWF, MF
PAI026405001R Wayne Economic Development Corp.
32 Commercial St., Suite A
Honesdale, PA 18431
Wayne Sterling Twp. WB Wallenpaupack Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717.705.4802

Permit # Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI030612005 Berks Hollow Energy Associates, LLC
400 Chesterfield Center
St. Louis, MO 63017
Berks Ontelaunee Willow Creek
(HQ-CWF)
PAI030612006 Womelsdorf Robesonia Join Authority
PO Box 94
Womelsdorf, PA 19567
Berks Heidelberg Township Furnace Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
PAI033612013 J. Roy Wise
433 South Kinzer Avenue
Apt. 38GE
New Holland, PA 17557
Lancaster Brecknock Township UNT to Rock Run (HQ-TSF, MF)

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

Warren County Conservation District, 300 Hospital Drive, Suite D, Warren PA 16365

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI066212002 SBA Communications
5900 Broken Sound Pkwy
Boca Raton FL 33487
Warren Glade Township Hemlock Run
HQ; CWF

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

PAG-12 CAFOs

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