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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 19-965

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[49 Pa.B. 3324]
[Saturday, June 29, 2019]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT 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?
PA0061611
(Sewage)
Westfall WWTP
155 Westfall Town Drive
Matamoras, PA 18336
Pike County
Westfall Township
Delaware River
(WWF, MF)
(1-D)
Yes

 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?
PA0012998
(Industrial)
Atlas Minerals & Chemicals Mertztown Plant
P.O. Box 38
1227 Valley Road
Mertztown, PA 19539-0038
Berks County
Longswamp Township
Toad Creek (HQ-CWF)
(2-C)
Yes

 Southwest Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0254151
(Industrial)
Sprague Energy, LLC
Bridge Street Bulk Plant
1045 W Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301-4136
Washington County
Washington City
Catfish Creek (WWF)
(20-F)
Yes

 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?
PA0103331
(Sewage)
Jackson Center
Borough STP
P.O. Box 38
Jackson Center, PA 16133
Mercer County
Jackson Center Borough
Yellow Creek (TSF)
(20-A)
Yes
PA0222488
(Sewage)
J&R Kabel SFTF
120 Winfield Road
Sarver, PA 16055
Butler County
Jefferson Township
Sarver Run (HQ-TSF)
(18-F)
Yes
PA0033421
(Sewage)
Mercer Grove City KOA Campground
1337 Butler Pike
Mercer, PA 16137-6211
Mercer County
Findley Township
Unnamed Tributary to Pine Run (TSF)
(20-A)
Yes
PA0102652
(Sewage)
Countryside MHP
27777 Franklin Road
Suite 200
Southfield, MI 48034-8205
Erie County
McKean Township
Unnamed Tributary to
Elk Creek
(15-A)
Yes
PA0272779
(Sewage)
Neshannock Creek Watershed
Joint Municipal Authority WWTP
369 McClelland Road
Mercer, PA 16137-6313
Mercer County
East Lackawannock Township
Neshannock Creek
(20-A)
Yes
PA0100757
(Sewage)
Country Corner RV Park
P.O. Box 850
Cochranton, PA 16314-0850
Mercer County
New Lebanon Borough
Mill Creek (CWF)
(16-D)
Yes

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. Telephone 484-250-5970.

PA0027294, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Bristol Borough Water & Sewer Authority, 250 Pond Street, Bristol, PA 19007. Facility Name: Bristol Borough WPC Plant. This existing facility is located in Bristol Borough, Bucks 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), Delaware River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 2-E and is classified for Migratory Fishes and 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 2.7 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Minimum
Monthly
Average
Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX 1,000.0
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX
Toxicity, Chronic - Ceriodaphnia  Survival (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Toxicity, Chronic - Ceriodaphnia  Reproduction (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Toxicity, Chronic - Pimephales
 Survival (TUc)
XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Toxicity, Chronic - Pimephales  Growth (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2.7 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Minimum
Monthly
Average
Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
PCBs Dry Weather Analysis (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
PCBs Wet Weather Analysis (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2.7 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Minimum
Monthly
Average
Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 4.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5) 366 549 XXX 17 26
Wkly Avg
34
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Biochemical Oxygen Demand  (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
CBOD5 Minimum % Removal (%)  Percent Removal XXX XXX 88.50 XXX XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 676 1013 XXX 30 45
Wkly Avg
60
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200.0  
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000.0
Ammonia-Nitrogen 788 XXX XXX 35 XXX 70

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Sent off-site for treatment and disposal (DELCORA).

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

 • Proper sludge disposal

 • TRC minimization

 • Designation of responsible operator

 • Operations and Maintenance plan

 • WET Testing

 • PCB Minimization Plan

 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.

PA0024180, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Berks Montgomery Municipal Authority, 136 Municipal Drive, Gilbertsville, PA 19525-9463. Facility Name: Swamp Creek STP. This existing facility is located in Douglass Township, Montgomery 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), Swamp Creek (TSF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-E and is classified for Migratory Fishes and Trout Stocking, 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 2.3 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Daily
Minimum
Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Instant.
Maximum
Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX 1,000.0
Avg Qrtly
XXX 2,500
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX
Toxicity, Chronic - Ceriodaphnia  Survival (TUc) XXX XXX XXX 1.77
Daily Max
XXX XXX
Toxicity, Chronic - Ceriodaphnia  Reproduction (TUc) XXX XXX XXX 1.77
Daily Max
XXX XXX
Toxicity, Chronic - Pimephales
 Survival (TUc)
XXX XXX XXX 1.77
Daily Max
XXX XXX
Toxicity, Chronic - Pimephales  Growth (TUc) XXX XXX XXX 1.77
Daily Max
XXX XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2.3 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Daily
Minimum
Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5)
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 480 767 XXX 25 40 50
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5)
 May 1 - Oct 31 288 441 XXX 15 23 30
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Biochemical Oxygen Demand  (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 575 863 XXX 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200  
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
Ultraviolet light transmittance (%) XXX XXX Report XXX XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 104 XXX XXX 5.4 XXX 10.8
 May 1 - Oct 31 35 XXX XXX 1.8 XXX 3.6
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 Nov 1 - Mar 31 38 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4
 Apr 1 - Oct 31 19 XXX XXX 1.0 XXX 2
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.85 1.3
Daily Max
1.7

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Sludge is dewatered through a belt filter press and solids are taken to the landfill.

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

 Recommended Part C Conditions:

 I. Other Requirements

 A. No Stormwater

 B. Acquire Necessary Property Rights

 C. Sludge Disposal Requirements

 D. Small Stream Discharge

 E. Responsible Operator

 F. Additional DRBC Requirements

 G. DRBC 10% Rule

 II. Solids Management

 III. Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET)

 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.

PA0050326 A-1, Industrial, SIC Code 3312, ArcelorMittal Plate LLC, 900 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1038. Facility Name: ArcelorMittal Plate Conshohocken Plant. This existing facility is located in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County.

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

 The receiving stream(s), Schuylkill River (WWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-F and is classified for Migratory Fishes and 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 1.2 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Color (Pt-Co Units) (Pt-Co Units) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX 1,000.0
Avg Qrtly
2,000.0 2,500
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Sulfate, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chloride XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Bromide XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.2 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (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
Inst Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.2
Temperature (deg F) (°F) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 110
Total Suspended Solids 300 600 XXX 30 60 75
Oil and Grease 150 XXX XXX 15 XXX 30

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Maximum Instant.
Maximum
PCBs Wet Weather Analysis (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

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

 I. Other Requirements

 A. Necessary Property Rights

 B. Proper Sludge Disposal

 C. Operation and Maintenance Plan

 D. BAT/ELG reopener clause

 E. TRC Minimization

 F. 2°F Temperature Change

 G. DRBC Additional Requirements

 H. DRBC Docket

 I. Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance

 J. Instantaneous Maximum Limits

 K. Discharge from Fire Hydrants

 L. Treated Process Water for Dust Suppression

 II. WQBELs Below Quantitation Limits

 III. Chemical Additives

 IV. Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls

 V. PCB Monitoring

 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.

PA0245119, Industrial, SIC Code 7538, Dunne Manning Realty LP, 645 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 500, Allentown, PA 18101. Facility Name: Eagle Valero GWCU. This proposed facility is located in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated groundwater from petroleum contaminated groundwater remediation system.

 The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary to Pickering Creek (HQ-TSF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-D and is classified for Migratory Fishes, and High-Quality Waters—Trout Stocking, 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 .0144 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 5.0 10.0 12.5
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 5.0 10.0 12.5
Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX 0.3 0.3 0.3
Ethylbenzene XXX XXX XXX < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005
Benzene XXX XXX XXX < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005
BTEX, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Toluene XXX XXX XXX < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005
Xylenes, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
MTBE XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX

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

 A. Acquire Necessary Property Rights

 B. Proper Sludge Disposal

 C. BAT/ELG Reopener

 D. TMDL/WLA Analysis

 E. Start-Up Condition

 F. Continuous Operation

 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.

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

Application No. PA0260223, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Scott Brinton (Riverview Farms CAFO), 323 Riverview Road, Peach Bottom, PA 17563-9691.

 Scott Brinton has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a renewal of an CAFO known as Riverview Farms CAFO, located in Fulton Township, Lancaster County.

 The CAFO is situated near Unnamed Tributary to Puddle Duck Creek and Haines Branch in Watershed 7-K. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 626.10 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 3,000 grow—finish pigs, 12 dairy heifers, 8 dairy calves, and 40,000 layers. Manure is stored in an underbarn manure storage pit, while layer manure is stored in barn until flocks are cleaned out. 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 100-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 717-705-4732.

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

Application No. PA0088927, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Keating John W Jr (Keating Farm CAFO), 1620 Beans Cove Road, Clearville, PA 15535-8037.

 Keating John W Jr has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a renewal of an CAFO known as Keating Farm CAFO, located in Southampton Township, Bedford County.

 The CAFO is situated near Unnamed Tributary to West Branch Octoraro Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) in Watershed 7-K, which is classified for High Quality—Cold Water and Migratory Fish. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 612.03 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 3,500 swine (grow-finish), 44 beef cows, 40 beef calves, 4 beef heifers, 2 beef steers, and 2 beef bulls. Liquid manure is stored beneath the two barns in 170 ft × 61 ft × 8 ft and 215 ft × 82 ft × 8 ft storages. 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 100-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 717-705-4732.

PA0281760, Sewage, SIC Code 8811, AJ Home Solutions, 1000 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Facility Name: Lower Windsor York County. This proposed facility is located in Lower Windsor Township, York County.

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

 The receiving stream(s), Fishing Creek (TSF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-I and is classified for Migratory Fishes and Trout Stocking, 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 .0004 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Annual
Average
Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Biochemical Oxygen Demand  (BOD5) XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 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.

Southwest Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Telephone: 412.442.4000.

PA0255483, Industrial, SIC Code 4941, Gray Area Water Authority Of Jenner Township, P.O. Box 118, Gray, PA 15544-1439. Facility Name: Gray Area Water Authority Of Jenner Township. This proposed facility is located in Jenner Township, Somerset County.

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

 The receiving stream(s), Spruce Run (HQ-CWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 18-E and is classified for High Quality Waters—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 0.003 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Daily Min
9.0 XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX 0.5 1.0 XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX 8.6 13.4 XXX
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX 0.75 0.75 XXX
Barium, Total (ug/L) XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Boron, Total (ug/L) XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX 1.5 3.0 XXX
Lead, Total (ug/L) XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Magnesium, Total XXX XXX 1.0 2.0 XXX
Sulfate, Total XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Bromide (ug/L) XXX XXX 43.0 µg/L 67.0 µg/L XXX
Dissolved Iron XXX XXX 34.4 µg/L 53.6 µg/L 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 not in effect.


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

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

WQM Permit No. 6719404, Sewerage, York Township Water and Sewer Authority, 190 Oak Road, Dallastown, PA 17313.

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

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction/operation of the replacement of the Green Valley Pump Station.

WQM Permit No. 6719403, Sewerage, Stewartstown Borough Authority, 6 North Main Street, Stewartstown, PA 17363.

 This proposed facility is located in Stewartstown Borough, York County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction/operation of the Mayberry Pump Station and Improvements to Bailey's Pump Station No. 1 and High Street Pump Station No. 2.

WQM Permit No. 6719406, Sewerage, AJ Home Solutions, 175 Hakes Hollow Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368.

 This proposed facility is located in Lower Windsor Township, York County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for one new small flow treatment facility.

Southwest Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.

WQM Permit No. 0219402, Sewage, Collier Township Municipal Authority Allegheny County, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1025.

 This proposed facility is located in Collier Township, Allegheny County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Installation of a low-pressure sewer system to serve seven dwellings along Summer Drive.

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

WQM Permit No. 1019404, Sewage, Lori L Love, 637 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001-8325.

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

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Small flow treatment facility to serve existing veterinary clinic and attached apartment.

WQM Permit No. 6219408, Sewage, Matthew Getner, 595 Irvine Run Road, Irvine, PA 16329.

 This proposed facility is located in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

WQM Permit No. 4319407, Sewage, Steven Erdman, 618 Conneaut Lake Road, Adamsville, PA 16110.

 This proposed facility is located in Sugar Grove Township, Mercer County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.


IV. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).

Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Telephone 484-250-5970.

PAI130061, MS4, Coatesville City Chester County, 1 City Hall Place, Coatesville, PA 19320-3446. The application is for a renewal of an individual NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from a regulated municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to waters of the Commonwealth in Coatesville City, Chester County. The receiving stream(s), West Branch Brandywine Creek (WWF, MF) and Sucker Run (WWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-H and is classified for Migratory Fishes and Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.

 The applicant has submitted the following plan(s) with the application to reduce pollutant loads to impaired waters:

 • Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Plan

 The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit. Written comments on the application and draft permit will be accepted for 30 days following publication of this notice. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of DEP for one additional 15-day period. 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 for small MS4s, and is not in effect for large MS4s.

PAI130534, MS4, Upper Salford Township Montgomery County, P.O. Box 100, Salfordville, PA 18958-0100. The application is for a renewal of an individual NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from a regulated municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to waters of the Commonwealth in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County. The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Vaughn Run (TSF, MF), Vaughn Run (TSF, MF), Unnamed Tributary of Perkiomen Creek (TSF, MF), Unnamed Tributary to East Branch Perkiomen Creek (TSF, MF), Unnamed Tributary to Perkiomen Creek (TSF, MF), Unnamed Tributary to Unami Creek (HQ-TSF, MF), and Unnamed Tributary of East Branch Perkiomen Creek (TSF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-E and is classified for Migratory Fishes, Mi, Trout Stocking, and High Quality Waters—Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.

 The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit. Written comments on the application and draft permit will be accepted for 30 days following publication of this notice. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of DEP for one additional 15-day period. 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 for small MS4s, and is not in effect for large MS4s.

PAI130087, MS4, New Hope Borough Bucks County, 123 New Street, New Hope, PA 18938. The application is for a new individual NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from a regulated municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to waters of the Commonwealth in New Hope Borough, Bucks County. The receiving stream(s), Delaware River (WWF, MF) and Aquetong Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 2-E and is classified for Migratory Fishes, Warm Water Fishes, High Quality—Cold Water, and Migratory Fish, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.

 The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit. Written comments on the application and draft permit will be accepted for 30 days following publication of this notice. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of DEP for one additional 15-day period. 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 for small MS4s, and is not in effect for large MS4s.


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

Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Telephone 484-250-5160.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD150118 French Creek TH, LP
126 East State Street
Media, PA 19063-3431
Chester Borough of Phoenixville French Creek
TSF-MF

Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

Carbon County Conservation District, 5664 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD130020 Broad Mtn Power LLC
C/O Liberty Power
345 David Rd
Ste 100
Oakville, ON L6J 2X1
Carbon Nesquehoning Boro
Packer Twp
Shed A: Oberson Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
Shed B: Quakake Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
Shed C: Deep Run (EV, MF)
Shed D: Broad Run (EV, MF)
Shed E: Dennison Run (EV, MF)
Shed F: Still Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
Shed G: Bear Creek (EV, MF)
Shed H: Grassy Meadow Run
(EV, MF)

Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, PA 18401.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD390130 Jaindl Land Co
3150 Coffeetown Rd
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh Upper Macungie Twp Little Lehigh Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
PAD390133 County of Lehigh
Bureau of Parks & Renovations
17 S 7th St
Allentown, PA 18101
Lehigh S Whitehall Twp Cedar Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)

Luzerne Conservation District, 325 Smiths Pond Road, Shavertown, PA 18708.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD400023 Sand Springs Development Corp
Michael Tuskes
4511 Falmer Dr
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Luzerne Butler Twp Long Run
(HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to Nescopeck Creek (CWF, MF)

Northampton County Conservation District, 14 Gracedale Ave., Greystone Building, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD480080 Donald Keeney D.L.
Keeney General Contractors
3114 Bath Pike
Nazareth, PA 18064
Northampton Bath Boro Monocacy Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
PAD480095 Chrin Land Developers
400 S Greenwood Ave
Easton, PA 18045
Northampton Palmer Twp Schoeneck Creek
(WWF, MF)
Bushkill Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)

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

Permit # Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD210035 Joe LLC
1485 Fairmont Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Cumberland Hampden Township
Mechanicsburg Borough
Trindle Spring Run
(HQ-CWF)

Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570.327.3574.

Clinton County Conservation District: 45 Cooperation Lane, Mill Hall, PA 17751, (570) 726-3798.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD180022
Major Mod/
Renewal
Previously PAI0418-15-001
Schrack Farms Partnership, LP
860 West Valley Road
Loganton, PA 17747
Clinton Greene Twp
Logan Twp
Fishing Creek HQ-CWF

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

PAG-12 CAFOs

CAFO Notices of Intent Received.

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

NPDES Permit No. PAG123888, CAFO, Martin Kevin Z, 288 Shartlesville Road, Bernville, PA 19506.

 This proposed facility is located in Jefferson Township, Berks County.

 Description of size and scope of proposed operation/activity: 144,000 Poultry Broilers; 394.95 AEUs.

 The receiving stream, Northkill Creek (CWF, MF), is in watershed 3-C and classified for: Cold Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes.

 The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25-year/24-hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a non-discharge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.

NPDES Permit No. PAG123889, CAFO, Klines Hillside Farm, 197 Coble Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202.

 This proposed facility is located in Saint Thomas Township, Franklin County.

 Description of size and scope of proposed operation/activity: 2200 Finishing Swine, 328.19 AEUs; 17,600 Turkey Hens, 201.67 AEUs; 3 Beef Finish Cattle, 2.85 AEUs.

 The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary of Back Creek (TSF) and Unnamed Tributary of Back Creek (TSF, MF), is in watershed 13-C and classified for: Migratory Fishes and Trout Stocking.

 The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25-year/24-hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a non-discharge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.

NPDES Permit No. PAG124868, CAFO, Boyles Robert, 258 Mountain Road, Muncy Valley, PA 17758-9548.

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

 Description of size and scope of proposed operation/activity: 4,200 Finishing Swine, 493.64 AEUs; 38 Beef Cows, 53.2 AEUs; 43 Beef Steers, 40.85 AEUs; 2 Beef Bulls, 3 AEUs.

 The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary to Beaver Run (CWF, MF), is in watershed 10-D and classified for: Cold Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes.

 The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25-year/24-hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a non-discharge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.

STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs

 This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.

 Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.

 Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

ACT 38
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS

CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS

Agricultural Operation
Name and Address
CountyTotal
Acres
AEU's Animal
Type
Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) New or
Renewal
Matter Family Farms
Dylan Matter
188 Cocolamus Creek Road
Millerstown, PA 17062
Perry 32.3 85.00 Duck NA New
Schrack Farms Partnership
860 West Valley Road
Loganton, PA 17747
Clinton 2,210.1 2,339.75 Dairy HQ Renewal
Reifsneider Farm
2596 New Bridgeville Rd
Felton, PA 17322
York 27 275.65 Poultry NA Renewal
Swanger Ranch
Paul Swanger
150 Kissel Barrick Road
Bainbridge, PA 17502
Lancaster 12 336.95 Swine NA R
Noah W. Kreider & Sons, LLP
Manheim Farm
1461 Lancaster Road
Manheim, PA 17545
Lancaster 1,900 16,004.3 Dairy/
Poultry
NA R
Blevins Blue Mountain Finishing Farm
10315 Otterbein Church Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
Franklin 97 620.58 Swine None Renewal

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