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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 14-243

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[44 Pa.B. 655]
[Saturday, February 1, 2014]

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?
PA0063231
(Sewage)
Lehigh Township Municipal Authority—Pennsville WWTP
1069 Municipal Road
Walnutport, PA 18088
Northampton County
Lehigh Township
Indian Creek
(2-C)
Y
PA0063100
(Sewage)
Harford Township WWTP
Burns Road
Harford, PA 18823
Susquehanna County
Harford Township
Nine Partners Creek
(04F)
Y
PA0065234
(Sewage)
Karol K. Schmick SRSTP
10371 Old Route 22
Kutztown, PA 19530-8531
Lehigh County
Weisenberg Township
UNT to Mill Creek
(03B)
Y
PA0062766
(Sewage)
Henry A. Stout SRSTP
6427 Saddle Road
New Tripoli, PA 18066-2127
Lehigh County
Heidelberg Township
UNT to Jordan Creek
(02C)
Y

 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?
PA0023540
(Sew)
Berks-Montgomery Municipal Authority
136 Municipal Drive
PO Box 370
Gilbertsville, PA 19525-0370
Berks County
Douglass Township
Ironstone Creek / 3-D Y

 Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.3664.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0101427 Brian J Buchsen SF System
383 Irish Road
Coudersport, PA 16915
Potter County
Sweden Township
UNT to Trout Run
(16-C)
Y
PA0032816
(Sewage)
PA DOT I 80 Rest Area 33 STP
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Clinton County
Greene Township
Fishing Creek
(9-C)
Y
PA0111635
(IW)
Spring Township Municipal Authority Water System
Brick Plant Road
Beavertown, PA 17813
Snyder County
Beaver Township
Kern Run
(6-A)
Y
PA0110485
(Sewage)
United Water PA Inc.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
4211 E Park Circle
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Columbia County
South Centre Township
Susquehanna River
(5-D)
Y
PA0032824
(Sewage)
PA DOT Safety Rest Area Site 38
I-80 Westbound
Mifflin Twp, PA 17814
Columbia County
Mifflin Township
Unnamed Tributary to Nescopeck Creek
(5-D)
N

 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?
PA0004766
(IW)
Ellwood National Forge
1 Front Street,
Irvine, PA 16329-1801
Warren County
Brokenstraw Township
Brokenstraw Creek
(16-B)
Y
PA0103250
(IW)
Urick Foundry Company
1501 Cherry Street,
Erie, PA 16502
Erie County
Erie City
Unnamed Tributary to the Presque Isle Bay
(15-A)
Y

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

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

PA0065307 A-1, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4953, Commonwealth Environmental Systems, L.P., P. O. Box 322, Hegins, PA 17938. Facility Name: Commonwealth Environmental Systems Landfill. This existing facility is located in Foster Township, Schuylkill County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for an amendment to an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.

 The receiving stream, Middle Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-D and is classified for Cold Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The current permit was issued on November 21, 2011 and became effective on December 1, 2011. The effluent limitations are based upon a design discharge rate of 0.090 MGD. The purpose of the amendment is to modify the effluent limitations for BOD5 at Outfall 001, based upon information which was not available at the time of permit issuance, as follows:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
BOD5 Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Current Permit 7.5 15 XXX 10 20 25
Proposed Amendment 15 30 XXX 20 40 50

 The proposed permit amendment has been drafted using an updated permit template for Parts A and B and an updated template for the Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Requirements in Part C. There are no other substantive changes to the permit.

 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 in effect.

PA0041742, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority, PO Box A, Nazareth, PA 18064. Facility Name: Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority WWTP. This existing facility is located in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage. The draft permit was published in PA Bulletin Vol. 43, No. 9 on March 2, 2013. Revisions have been made to the effluent limits for Outfall 001, to add limits for Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate-Nitrite as N, Total Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorus.

 The receiving stream, Shoeneck Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 1-F and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, 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 1.6 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 6.0 XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
CBOD5
 May 1 - Oct 31 200 307 XXX 15 23 30
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 334 534 XXX 25 40 50
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 400 600 XXX 30 45 60
Total Dissolved Solids Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX 1,000  
Maximum
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
Nitrate-Nitrite as N 34.7 XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen 72.1 XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 20 XXX XXX 1.5 XXX 3.0
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 60 XXX XXX 4.5 XXX 9.0
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus 41.4 XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Copper Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Zinc
 (Interim) Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
 (Final) Report XXX XXX 0.21 XXX 0.42

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

 • Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET)

 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.

PA0082601, Sewage, SIC Code 6515, Landmark Signature Homes LLC, 138 Arbutus Park Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Facility Name: Hartslog Court MHP. This proposed facility is located in Porter Township, Huntingdon County.

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

 The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Crooked Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 11-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 0.045 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
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.20 XXX 0.6
CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 25 XXX 50
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60
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
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 3.5 XXX 7.0
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 10.5 XXX 21

 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.

PA0085375, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4941, Newport Borough Water Authority, 497 North Front Street, Newport, PA 17074-1533. Facility Name: Well No. 1 Filtration Plant. This existing facility is located in Oliver Township, Perry 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), Little Buffalo Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 12-B and is classified for Cold 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 0.015 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 XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 60 75
Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5

 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.

PA0022250, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Biglerville Borough Authority, 33 Musselman Avenue, Biglerville, PA 17307-9233. Facility Name: Biglerville STP. This existing facility is located in Biglerville Borough, Adams 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), Unnamed Tributary to Conewago Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-F 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 0.37 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
Total Residual Chlorine
 (Interim) XXX XXX XXX 0.17 XXX 0.56
 (Final) XXX XXX XXX 0.018 XXX 0.059
CBOD5
 May 1 - Oct 31 46 67 XXX 15 22 30
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 77 123 XXX 25 40 50
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 92 138 XXX 30 45 60
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
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
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 4.0 XXX XXX 1.3 XXX 2.6
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 12 XXX XXX 3.9 XXX 7.8
Total Phosphorus 6.0 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0
Total Copper
 (Interim) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
 (Final) XXX XXX XXX 0.014 XXX XXX
Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) 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 XXX Report XXX
Kjeldahl—N Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen Report Report XXX Report XXX
Total Phosphorus Report Report XXX Report XXX

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

 • WQBELs below Detection Limits

 • TRC Schedule and Site-Specific Studies

 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.

PA0088111, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 9224, Fire Chiefs and Fire Fighters Association of York County, 330 Emig Road, York, PA 17406-9733. Facility Name: York County Fire School. This existing facility is located in Manchester Township, York 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, Unnamed Tributary to Codorus Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-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 an average flow of 0.010 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 Report Report XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 30 30
Benzene (µg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Toluene (µg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX

 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.

PA0087581, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Centre Township Municipal Authority Berks County, 449 Bucks Hill Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541. Facility Name: Jordan Crossings STP. This existing facility is located in Centre Township, Berks 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), Unnamed Tributary to Irish Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-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 0.016 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
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.29 XXX 0.97
CBOD5 3.3 XXX XXX 25 XXX 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 4 XXX XXX 30 XXX 60
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 800   
Geo Mean
XXX 10,000
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 0.6 XXX XXX 4.5 XXX 9
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 1.8 XXX XXX 13.5 XXX 27
Total Nitrogen Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX

 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.

PA0087921, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Berwick Township, 85 Municipal Road, Hanover, PA 17331-8992. Facility Name: Berwick Township STP. This existing facility is located in Berwick Township, Adams 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), Unnamed Tributary to Pine Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-F 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 0.300 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
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX
CBOD5 25.0 37.5
Wkly Avg
XXX 10 15 20
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 25.0 37.5
Wkly Avg
XXX 10 15 20
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
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 Intensity (µw/cm2) XXX XXX Report Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 3.8 XXX XXX 1.5 XXX 3.0
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 11.3 XXX XXX 4.5 XXX 9.0
Total Phosphorus 5.0 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0

 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 XXX Report XXX
Kjeldahl—N Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen Report Report XXX Report XXX
Total Phosphorus Report Report XXX Report XXX

 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.

PA0080039, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Carroll Valley Sewer & Water Authority, 5685 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, PA 17320. Facility Name: Carroll Valley STP. This existing facility is located in Carroll Valley Borough, Adams 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, Toms Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 13-D and is classified for Cold 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 0.140 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Total
Annual
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 29 46
Wkly Avg
XXX 25 40 50
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 35 52
Wkly Avg
XXX 30 45 60
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
Nitrate-Nitrite as N (lbs/year) XXX Report XXX Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen (lbs/year) XXX Report XXX Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 9.9 XXX XXX 8.5 XXX 17
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 Report XXX XXX Report XXX Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (lbs/year) XXX Report XXX Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (lbs/year) XXX Report XXX Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX

 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: 570.327.0530.

PA0232483, SIC Code 4952, Christoff Mitchell Petro Inc., 2719 Walton Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866. Facility Name: Christoff Mitchell Petro SFTF. This proposed facility is located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County.

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

 The receiving stream(s), UNT to Shimel Run and Moshannon Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 8-D and is classified for Cold Water Fishes and Trout Stocking Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for PA American Water—White Deer is located on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and is 127.3 miles below the point of Discharge. 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 (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Maximum
Daily
Minimum Average
Monthly
Maximum
Daily
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (GPD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (Standard Units) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
BOD5 XXX XXX XXX 10 XXX 20
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10 XXX 20
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX XXX
UV Transmittance (µw/cm2) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report

 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 in effect.


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

PA0210196, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4953, Seneca Landfill Inc., PO Box 1080, Mars, PA 16046-1080. Facility Name: Seneca Landfill. This existing facility is located in Jackson Township, Butler County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated municipal landfill leachate and a proposed conversion to a centralized waste treatment facility (metals and organics waste streams).

 The receiving stream, Connoquenessing Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 20-C 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 0.11 MGD (treated landfill leachate and non-hazardous liquid waste)—Interim Limits.

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 Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
BOD5 Report Report XXX 37 140 175
Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX 27 88 110
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30
Ammonia-Nitrogen Report XXX XXX 4.9 10 12.5
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
Total Aluminum XXX Report XXX XXX 0.55 0.69
Total Cadmium
 (Interim) Report Report XXX 0.0962 0.474 0.474
 (Final) 0.015 0.03 XXX 0.016 0.032 0.04
Total Iron XXX Report XXX XXX 7.0 8.8
Total Manganese XXX Report XXX XXX 2.0 2.5
Total Copper
 (Interim) Report Report XXX 0.76 0.87 1.9
 (Final) 0.13 0.28 XXX 0.14 0.3 0.35
Total Lead
 (Interim) Report Report XXX 0.28 1.32 1.32
 (Final) 0.18 037 XXX 0.2 0.4 0.5
Total Zinc XXX Report XXX 0.11 0.2 0.25
Phenol XXX Report XXX 0.015 0.026 0.032
p-Cresol XXX Report XXX 0.014 0.025 0.031
Total Dissolved Solids XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.11 MGD (centralized waste treatment (metals & organics waste streams))—Final Limits.

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 Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
BOD5 Report Report XXX 53 163 163
Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX 50.2 205 205
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30
Ammonia-Nitrogen Report XXX XXX 35 XXX 88
Total Antimony XXX Report XXX 0.206 0.249 0.515
Total Arsenic XXX Report XXX 0.104 0.162 0.26
Total Cadmium
 (Interim) Report Report XXX 0.0962 0.474 0.474
 (Final) 0.015 0.03 XXX 0.016 0.032 0.04
Total Chromium XXX Report XXX 3.07 15.5 15.5
Total Cobalt XXX Report XXX 0.124 0.192 0.31
Total Copper
 (Interim) Report Report XXX 0.76 0.87 1.9
 (Final) 0.13 0.28 XXX 0.14 0.3 0.35
Total Lead
 (Interim) Report Report XXX 0.28 1.32 1.32
 (Final) 0.18 037 XXX 0.2 0.4 0.5
Total Mercury XXX Report XXX 0.000739 0.00234 0.00234
Total Nickel XXX Report XXX 1.45 3.95 3.95
Total Silver XXX Report XXX 0.0351 0.12 0.12
Total Tin XXX Report XXX 0.12 0.41 0.41
Total Titanium XXX Report XXX 0.0618 0.095 0.15
Total Vanadium XXX Report XXX 0.0662 0.22 0.22
Total Zinc XXX Report XXX 0.42 0.5 1.05
o-Cresol XXX Report XXX 0.561 1.92 1.92
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol XXX Report XXX 0.106 0.155 0.265
Phenol XXX Report XXX 1.08 3.65 3.65
Acetone XXX Report XXX 7.97 30.2 30.2
Acetophenone XXX Report XXX 0.0562 0.114 0.14
2-Butanone XXX Report XXX 1.85 4.81 4.81
p-Cresol XXX Report XXX 0.205 0.7 0.7
Pyridine XXX Report XXX 0.182 0.37 0.455
Total Dissolved Solids XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003, 005-007 are based on a design flow of N/A MGD.

 The permittee is authorized to discharge non-polluting stormwater from its site, alone or in combination with other wastewaters.

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

 • Stormwater Best Management Practices

 • Chemical Additives

 • 3 year schedule for meeting final water quality based limits for Cadmium, Copper & Lead.

 • Requirements for becoming a Centralized Waste Treatment facility

 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. 1314401, Sewage, Borough of Bowmanstown, 490 Ore Street, Bowmanstown, PA 18030.

 This proposed facility is located in Bowmanstown Borough, Carbon County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Installation of an influent screen at the existing wastewater treatment facility.

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

WQM Permit No. 6714401, Sewerage, Springettsbury Township, 1501 Mt. Zion Road, York, PA 17402.

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

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Relocation project of existing sanitary sewer piping and manholes to accommodate interchange improvements to the I-83 / Exit 18 Interchange.

WQM Permit No. 2889426, Sewerage, Snow Time Inc. dba Whitetail Mountain Operating Corp., 13805 Blairs Valley Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236.

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

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amendment to expand spray irrigation into the non-snow-making period.

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

WQM Permit No. WQG01251401, Sewage, Michael A. Cahill, 1415 Luehm Avenue, North Versailles, PA 15137.

 This proposed facility is located in Elk Creek Township, Erie County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant to replace a malfunctioning on-lot system.

WQM Permit No. WQG01201401, Sewage, Darlene Olvier, 384 Stanford Road, Prospect, PA 16052.

 This proposed facility is located in Muddycreek Township, Butler County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant to replace a malfunctioning on-lot system.

WQM Permit No. 6299401, Sewage, Amendment No. 1, Miracle Mountain Ranch Missions, Inc., 101 Rodeo Drive, Spring Creek, PA 16436.

 This proposed facility is located in Spring Creek Township, Warren County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amendment to describe the actual treatment facilities constructed.


IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from MS4


V. Applications for NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4

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

BIOSOLIDS INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
TYPE 4A
(PABIG and PABIS)

 The following parties have applied for either an Individual Site Permit (PABIS) or an Individual Generator Permit (PABIG) for beneficial use of sewage sludge (biosolids) by land application. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to land apply biosolids subject to certain requirements set forth in the permit.

 Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the responsible DEP Regional Office, noted below, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.

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

 The application and related documents, comments received, and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the responsible DEP Regional Office indicated above the application.

 Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4707

PABIS 3501. Municipal Authority of the Borough of Bedford, 244 West Penn Street, Bedford, PA 15522, Bedford County, Bedford Borough has applied to beneficially use their biosolids on the Natali Brothers Farm in Colerain Township, Bedford County.

Special Condition: The permittee must notify the Regional DEP Staff 48 hours prior to each anticipated land application event at this site.


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
15613033
Sunny Ridge Farms, LLC
1515 Generals Way
West Chester, PA 19380
Chester East Goshen Township West Branch
Ridley Creek
HQ—TSF
PAI01
2313008
Chadds Ford Investors, L.P.
875 Berkshire Boulevard
Suite 102
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Delaware Chadds Ford Township and Concord Township Unnamed Tributary to Webb Creek
TSF
PAI01
2313007
City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation
Terminal D-E
Philadelphia Int'l Airport
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Delaware Tinicum Township and City of Philadelphia Mingo Creek to Schuylkill
WWF—MF

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, Nathan Crawford, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.

Permit # Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI030713002 Thomas A. Prestash
PennDOT Engineering District 9-0
1620 North Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Blair Antis Township Sandy Run (HQ-CWF),
EV Wetlands (EV),
Little Juniata River (TSF)
PAI030613014 Geigertown Area Joint Authority
1445 East Main Street
Douglassville, PA 19518
Berks Robeson Township,
Union Township
Hay Creek and Tributaries to Hay Creek (CWF-MF), Sixpenny Creek (HQ-CWF-MF)
PAI032114001 Toigo Organic Farms LLC
750 South Mountain Estates Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Cumberland Middlesex Township Letort Spring Run
(HQ-CWF)

Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

Centre County Conservation District: 414 Holmes Avenue, Suite 4, Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814) 355-6817

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI041413009 Loesch Construction
2221 Upper Brush Valley Rd
Centre Hall PA 16828
Centre Spring Township Logan Branch
HQ-CWF

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

Butler County Conservation District, 122 McCune Drive, Butler PA 16001-6501

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI061012003(1) Penn United Technologies Inc
799 North Pike Road
Cabot PA 16023
Butler Jefferson Township Unt Sarver Run HQ-TSF

Mercer County Conservation District, 24 Avalon Court, Suite 300, Mercer PA 16137

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI064313002 Trinity Industries Inc
2525 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas TX 75207
Mercer Hempfield Township Mathay Run WWF

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

PAG-12 CAFOs

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS

 Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.

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

 Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

 The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.

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

SAFE DRINKING WATER


Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act

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

Permit No. 4214501, Public Water Supply

Applicant FHO Corporation (Glendorn Lodge)
Township or Borough Bradford Township
County McKean
Responsible Official Joshua Jorgensen
Type of Facility Public Water Supply
Consulting Engineer Steven R. Halmi, P.E.
Deiss & Halmi Engineering, Inc.
105 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16412
Application Received Date January 8, 2014
Description of Action Replace UV disinfection with sodium hypochlorite disinfection.

Permit No. 6616598, Public Water Supply

Applicant EWD Enterprises, Inc.
Township or Borough Oil City
County Venango
Responsible Official Elton W. DeLong, Jr.
Type of Facility Public Water Supply
Consulting Engineer Olgierd K. Wodzianski, P.E.
Wodzianski Engineering, Inc.
1322 Elk Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Application Received Date January 9, 2014
Description of Action Load Oil City potable water and deliver by tank truck.

MINOR AMENDMENT


Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act

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

Application No. 581450, Minor Amendment.

Applicant PA American Water Company
[Township or Borough] Montrose Borough
Susquehanna County
Responsible Official Mr. David Kaufman
Vice President of Engineering
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility Public Water Supply
Consulting Engineer Mr. Bruce Brubaker, PE.
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Application Received Date January 8, 2014
Description of Action This project provides for the blasting and painting of the interior of the Montrose 0.38 MG storage tank. Minor rehabilitation of the tank is also proposed.

Application No. 5214501MA

Applicant Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
[Township or Borough] Lehman Township
Pike County
Responsible Official Anthony Pirozzi, Assn. President
2095 Milford Road
Bushkill, PA 18324
Type of Facility Community Water System
Consulting Engineer Michael E. Gable, PE
Boucher & James, Inc.
2738 Rim Rock Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-629-0300
Application Received Date January 7, 2014
Description of Action Application for installation of a sodium hydroxide chemical feed system for pH adjustment at Well No. 3.

Application No. 5214502

Applicant Pennsylvania-American Water Co.
[Township or Borough] Lehman Township
Pike County
Responsible Official David R. Kaufman, VP Engineering
Pennsylvania-American Water Co.
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility Community Water System
Consulting Engineer Daniel G. Rickard, PE
Pennsylvania-American Water Co.
100 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
570-830-6531
Application Received Date January 9, 2014
Description of Action Application for installation of an AquaMag chemical feed system for manganese sequestration at Pine Ridge water system Well No. 3.

Application No. 4513504

Applicant Pennsylvania-American Water Co.
[Township or Borough] Middle Smithfield Township
Monroe County
Responsible Official David R. Kaufman, VP Engineering
Pennsylvania-American Water Co.
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility Community Water System
Consulting Engineer Peter J. Keenan, PE
American Water Service Company
1025 Laurel Oak Road
Voorhees, NJ 18043
856-727-6112
Application Received Date November 21, 2013
Description of Action Application for construction of a new water filtration facility at the Fernwood Resort development for manganese treatment of source water from Well No. 9, along with increasing the permitted discharge rate from Well No. 9. The project also provides for installation of a large diameter contact pipe at the site.

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