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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-518

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[33 Pa.B. 1491]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed 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 new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by the EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before the application, 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 determinations regarding this application. The comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. Following the comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. 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 renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.

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


I.  NPDES Renewal Applications

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0070513
Sewage
Edward A. Redding
3432 Sweet Arrow Lake Road
Pine Grove, PA 17963-9061
Schuylkill County
Washington Township
Upper Little Swatara Creek
7D
Y
PA0061603
Nonmunicipal Renewal
Eagle Lake Community Association, Inc.
P. O. Box 305, Route 435
Gouldsboro, PA 18424-0305
Covington Township
Lackawanna County
Unnamed tributary to Tamarack Creek
2A
Y

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0085138 Five Forks Brethern in Christ Church
9244 Five Forks Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Franklin County
Quincy Township
UNT West Branch Antietam Creek
13-C
Y
PA0014591 Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Lancaster County
Colerain Township
West Branch Octoraro Creek
7K
Y

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0035688
Sewerage Public
Potter Township
Country Club Park
124 Short Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
Centre County
Potter Township
Cedar Run
SWP 9C
Y
PA0111538
Sewerage
Start Properties, LLC
Pine Valley MHP
P. O. Box 622
1300 Market St., Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0622
West Buffalo Township
Union County
North Branch of Buffalo Creek
SWP 10C
Y

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

   PA0221473, Sewage, Edwards Acres, 294 Branchton Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057-3481. This proposed facility is located in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of a treated minor discharge from a privately owned sewage treatment works.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Slippery Rock Creek and Salvation Army Camp Allegheny at River Mile 3.24, 29.5 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Long Run, is in watershed 20-C and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0015 MGD.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0210501, Sewage, Earl G. Willey, SRSTP, 3974 Longview Road, West Middlesex, PA 16159. This proposed facility is located in Shenango Township, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Western Pennsylvania Water Company and the Shenango River at New Castle, approximately 16 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, Hogback Run, is in watershed 20A and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

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

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


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

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   PA0051306, Sewage, CGL Acquisitions/Camp Green Lane, 1000 Germantown Pike, F-3, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Camp Green Lane WWTF in Salford Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Ridge Valley Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for HQ-TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.042 MGD are as follows:

Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4.0 8.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 12.0 24.0
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0055620, Sewage, David A. Whinfrey, 60 Chapel Hill Road, Media, PA 19063. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from small flow sewage treatment plant in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary of Ridley Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for HQ-TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:

Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


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

   PA0046396, Sewage, Butler Township Authority, 761 St. Johns Road, P. O. Box 150, St. Johns, PA 18247. This proposed facility is located in Butler Township, Luzerne County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal and expansion of existing NPDES permit.

   The receiving stream, Little Nescopeck Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 5D and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Borough Water Authority is on the Susquehanna River, 45 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.465 MGD.

Average Average Maximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Instantaneous
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0

   PA0064289, Sewage, Johnson's Home for the Aged, R. R. 2, Box 72, Wapwallopen, PA 18660. This proposed facility is located in Hollenback Township, Luzerne County.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Wapwallopen Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 5B and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Water Authority is on the East Branch Susquehanna River below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.002 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 21 42
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8

   PA0020915, Sewage, Pine Grove Joint Treatment Authority, 6 Longstretch Road, P. O. Box 426, Pine Grove, PA 17963. This proposed facility is located in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Revoke and reissue of NPDES permit for a new 5 year period to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Swatara Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 7D and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Dauphin Consolidated Water Supply is on the Susquehanna River, approximately 50 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.5 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Phosphorus as ''P'' 2 3 4
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine .5 1.2
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 6 at all times

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

   PA0086878, Industrial Waste 4941, Hamburg Municipal Authority, 61 North Third Street, Hamburg, PA 19526. This facility is located in Windsor Township, Berks County.

   Description of activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.

   The receiving stream, Furnace Creek, is in Watershed 3-B and is classified for TSF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the City of Reading is on Maiden Creek, approximately 15 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD are:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report Monitor and Report 30 60 75
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX 0.80 2.6
Total Aluminum Monitor and Report Monitor and Report 4.0 8.0 10
Total Manganese Monitor and Report Monitor and Report 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Iron Monitor and Report Monitor and Report 2.0 4.0 5.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report Monitor and Report 30 60 75
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX 0.80 2.6
Total Aluminum Monitor and Report Monitor and Report 4.0 8.0 10
Total Manganese Monitor and Report Monitor and Report 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Iron Monitor and Report Monitor and Report 2.0 4.0 5.0

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0119121, SIC 3251, Industrial Waste, Glen Gery Corporation, 423 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA 19555. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Schuylkill River, in Perry Township, Berks County.

   The receiving stream is classified for WWF, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Pottstown Borough Authority located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.012 MGD are:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Total Copper Monitor and Report
pH 6--9 S. U. at all times
TSS 30 60 75
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Total Nitrogen 10 20 25
Total Dissolved Solids 500 1,000 1,250
Sulfate 250 500 625
Fecal Coliform
   5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
TRC 0.68 XXX 1.36
Osmotic Pressure Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

   PA0246875, CAFO, Country View Family Farms, Inc. (Quail Ridge Farm), 1301 Fulling Mill Road, Suite 1200, Middletown, PA 17057. Country View Family Farms, Inc. has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a proposed CAFO known as Quail Ridge Farm to be located at 1211 Moselem Springs Road, Perry Township, Berks County.

   The CAFO is situated near an unnamed tributary of Maiden Creek (WWF) in Watershed 3-B. The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 1,380 AEUs consisting of 2,800 gestating sows, 336 sows with litter, 688 gilt finishers and 4 boars. Two barns are proposed--a farrowing barn and a gestation barn. Both barns will have in-ground concrete manure storage facilities. Manure collected in the farrowing barn manure storage facility will flow into the gestation barn manure storage facility. The total storage capacity of the gestation barn manure storage facility will be 3.05 million gallons. The expected annual manure production is approximately 3 million gallons. Approximately 35% of the manure generated will be applied onsite from subsurface injection on approximately 167 acres and the remainder will be exported off site to two farms in Perry Township and one farm in Richmond Township, Berks County. Prior to operation of the manure storage facilities, the design engineer will be required to submit certification that the facilities were constructed in accordance with appropriate Pennsylvania Technical Guide Standards and the Part II permit. A release or discharge to waters of this 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.

   The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

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

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

   PA0008508, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 3671, Burle Industries, Inc., 1000 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601. This facility is located in Lancaster City, Lancaster County.

   Description of activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.

   The receiving stream, Conestoga River, is in Watershed 7-J and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Holtwood Power Plant is on the Susquehanna River, approximately 28 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.321 MGD are:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units
Oil and Grease 15 30
Total Copper 0.8 1.6 2.0
Hexavalent Chromium 0.4 0.8 1.0
Total Phosphorus 2 4 5
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 based on a design flow of 0.193 MGD are:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units
Suspended Solids 31 60 77.5
Total Chromium 1.71 2.77 4.3
Total Cadmium 0.26 0.69 0.86
Total Lead 0.43 0.69 1.0
Total Nickel 2.38 3.98 6.0
Total Silver 0.24 0.43 0.6
Total Zinc 1.48 2.61 3.7
Total Cyanide 0.65 1.2 1.6
TTO 2.13

   The proposed effluent limit for Outfall 201 based on a design flow of 0.128 MGD is:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature 110°F as Daily Average

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


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

   PA0217395, Industrial Waste, SIC 2435, Interforest Corporation, 119 A.I.D. Drive, P. O. Box 444, Darlington, PA 16115. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated low volume wastes and stormwater from Darlington Plant in Darlington Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, North Fork of Little Beaver Creek, classified as a HQ-CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.005 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 1020
Iron 2.0 4.0
Aluminum 4.0 8.0
Manganese 1.0 2.0
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Outfall 002: new discharge, design flow of variable MGD

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
The discharge via this outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only.

   PA0219037, Industrial Waste, SIC, Greater Johnstown Water Authority, P. O. Box 1287, Johnstown, PA 15907-1287. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge backwash water from Saltlick Water Treatment Plant in East Taylor, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Saltlick Run, classified as a CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Saltsburg Municipal Water Authority on the Conemaugh River, approximately 64 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.28 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Total Iron 2 4
Aluminum (T) 4 8
Manganese (T) 1 2
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0042587, Sewage, MLM Enterprises, 12 North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg, PA 15317. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from MLM Enterprises STP in North Strabane Township, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Little Chartiers Creek, which are classified as a HQ-WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the West View Borough Municipal Water Authority on the Ohio River.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.025 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0091146, Sewage, North Union Township Municipal Services Authority, 6 South Evans Station Road, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Industrial Park No. 2 STP in North Union Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Gist Run, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the North Fayette County Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.054 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 38 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 3.8 5.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 9.0 12.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions: The following effluent limitations will apply if/when the treatment plant is expanded to a flow of 0.135 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 38 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.5 5.3 7.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0111520, Sewage, The Picking Company, 100 Longview Lane, Johnstown, PA 15905-9639. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Miller-Picking Corporation Sewage Treatment Plant in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Soap Hollow Road, which are classified as a CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.011 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.5 13.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0217671, Sewage, Canterbury Coal Company, R. D. 1, Box 119, Avonmore, PA 15618. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from DiAnne Mine Shaft STP in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Carnahan Run, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Buffalo Township Municipal Authority, Freeport Plant, on the Allegheny River.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0056 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 9.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 27.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 4,500/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0219428, Sewage, Gary Regelman, 142 Wampum Road, Wampum, PA 16157. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Regelman single residence sewage treatment plant in Big Beaver Borough, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Beaver River, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority on Beaver River.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0004 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0219436, Sewage, Jack Lentz, 12554 Route 286 Highway West, Clarksburg, PA 15725. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Clarksburg Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Young Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary to Blacklegs Creek, which are classified as a CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Buffalo Township Municipal Authority Freeport Plant on Allegheny River.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.00585 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.9 3.8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 2.8 5.6
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine* 0.08 0.18
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   *This parameter shall be effective if chlorination is used for disinfection.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.

   PA0239119, CAFO, George A. Smith (Smiths Incredibull Farm), P. O. Box 85, North Washington, PA 16048-0085. George A. Smith, Manager, has submitted an application for an individual NPDES permit for a proposed CAFO known as Smiths Incredibull Farm, 2335 Oneida Valley Road, Washington Township, Butler County.

   The CAFO is situated near an unnamed tributary to Christy Run and an unnamed tributary to Silver Creek in Watersheds 17-C and 20-C, which are classified for CWF and EV. The CAFO will be expanded to maintain an animal population of approximately 2,537 AEUs consisting of 1,200 cows, 200 dry cows, 940 heifers, 100 steers and 25 cows and calves on pasture. The animals will be housed in existing structures and heifer barns to be constructed in the future. Manure is stored in a circular concrete structure, 140 feet by 16 feet. The total capacity of the manure storage facility is 1.8 million gallons. A release or discharge to waters of this 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.

   Chapter 93.4(c)(b)(1)(ii) requires the Department to hold a public hearing for any proposed new, additional or increased discharges to exceptional value watersheds when requested by interested persons. The Department will hold a hearing if requested. To request a public hearing, interested persons must submit a written request to Ricardo Gilson at the Department address listed in this notice. If a hearing is requested, the Department will publish the date, time and location of the hearing in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing. A press release to local news organizations announcing the hearing will also occur.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Northwest Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at (814) 332-6340.

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

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

   PA0239020, Sewage, Alan Ladner SRSTP, P. O. Box 333, 114 S. Main Street, Springboro, PA 16435. This proposed treatment facility is located in Summit Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: New discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Franklin General Authority on French Creek at Franklin, approximately 36 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Watson Run, is in watershed 16-D and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

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

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Fecal Coliform
   (All year) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Ultraviolet Disinfection Unit Report on/off bulb status--monthly checks to be reported on Annual Maintenance Report.
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

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