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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 07-1710

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[37 Pa.B. 5040]
[Saturday, September 15, 2007]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a general permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

   For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.

   For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

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

   Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before an application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   The Department will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.

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


I. NPDES Renewal Applications

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0246646
(Sew)
Copart Auto Auction
8 Park Drive
Grantville, PA 17028
Lebanon County
East Hanover Township
UNT Swatara Creek
7-D
Y
PA0053571
(Sew)
Brian L. Kanach
101 Gristmill Road
Boyertown, PA 19512
Berks County
Douglass Township
Ironstone Creek
3-D
Y

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0114081
(Nonmunicipal)
Clear Run, Inc.
Woods Edge Estates
181 Draketown Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Columbia County
Orange Township
UNT to Fishing Creek
5C
Y
PA0112381
(Nonmunicipal)
Columbia Investment Corporation
Madison Estates
6009 Columbia Boulevard
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Columbia County
Madison Township
Little Fishing Creek
5C
Y

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0103713 Scrubgrass Generating
Company, LP
2151 Libson Road
Kennerdell, PA 16374
Scrubgrass Township
Venango County
Allegheny River
(Outfall 001),
Falling Spring Run (Outfall 002)
and the UNT to the Allegheny River
(Outfall 003)
16-G
Y

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

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

   PA0053929, Sewage, SIC 4952, Barryway Enterprises, Inc., Bubba's Pot Belly Stove Restaurant, 1485 Route 309, Quakertown, PA 18951. This proposed facility is located in Springfield Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge 7,500 gpd of treated sewage into a UNT to Tohickon Creek.

   The receiving stream, Tohickon Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2D and is classified for: TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for PA American Water Company is located on Delaware River and is 32 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 7,500 gpd.

Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0
Oil and Grease 15 30
Phosphorus (as P) 0.5 1.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.15 0.4
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a Geometric Average
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 4.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Effective disinfection.

   PA0057011, Sewage, SIC 4952, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. This proposed facility is located in Thornbury Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Bridlewood Farm STP.

   The receiving stream, Radley Run, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3H and is classified for: WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There is no downstream public water supply intake below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.103 mgd:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Monthly Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 21 25 50
TSS 26 30 60
NH3 as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 3.5 7.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 7.0 14.0
Total Phosphorus 1.7 2.0 4.0
Total Nitrogen 8.6 10.0 20.0
TRC 0.2 0.5
Fecal Coliform 200 lbs/100 ml 1,000 lbs/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

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

   1.   Operator Notification.
   2.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.
   3.  No Stormwater.
   4.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights.
   5.  Small Stream Discharge.
   6.  Change of Ownership.
   7.  Chlorine Minimization.
   8.  Proper Sludge Disposal.
   9.  Operator Certification.
   10.  I-Max Limits.
   11.  No Discharge Condition.
   12.  2/Month Monitoring.
   13.  Maximize Drip Irrigation.

   PA0057487, Sewage, SIC 5999, Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc., 500 East Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. This proposed facility is located in Richland Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge 1,000 gpd of treated sewage and stormwater into an UNT to Tohickon Creek.

   The receiving stream, a UNT to Tochikon Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2D and is classified for: TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the PA American Water Company is located on the Delaware River and is 30.5 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1,000 gpd.

Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia as N 3.0 6.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Phosphorus as P Monitor Monitor
Fecal Coliform 200 lbs/100 ml as a Geometric Average
Dissolved Oxygen 3.0 (minimum)
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for stormwater discharge from the facility are as follows:

Average Daily
Parameters Monthly Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor
COD Monitor
Oil and Grease Monitor
pH Monitor
Total Suspended Solids Monitor
Total Kjedahl Nitrogen Monitor
Phosphorus, Total Monitor
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor

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

   1.  Remedial Measures.
   2.  No Stormwater from STP.
   3.  Dry Stream Discharge.
   4.  Minimize Chlorine Usage.
   5.  Sludge Disposal.
   6.  Stormwater Requirements.

   EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0050342, Sewage, SIC 4952, Upper Pottsgrove Township, 1309 Farmington Avenue, Pottstown, PA 19464. This proposed facility is located in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of a NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Regal Oaks Subdivision's STP in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Sprogels Run.

   The receiving stream, Sprogels Run, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3D and is classified for: WWF.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 17,900 gpd and are in currently in effect until March 31, 2010.

Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.024 0.048
Fecal Coliform 200 col/100 ml Geometric Mean 1,000 col/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 17,900 gpd and will become effective April 1, 2010:

Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 0 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0
Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Phosphorus as P
   (5-1 to 10-31) 0.5 1.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 1.0 2.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.024 0.048
Fecal Coliform 200 col/100 ml Geometric Mean 1,000 col/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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

   1.  Abandon STP When Municipal Sewers Become Available.
   2.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.
   3.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights.
   4.  Small Stream Discharge.
   5.  Transfer of Permit.
   6.  Minimize Chlorine.
   7.  Proper Sludge Disposal.
   8.  Instantaneous Maximum Limitation.
   9.  Twice a Month Monitoring Frequency.
   10.  TMDL/WLA Requirement.
   11.  Operator Certification.
   12.  O & M Plan Submission.
   13.  Laboratory Certification.
   14.  I-Max Requirement.

   PA0026603, Sewage, SIC 4952, Borough of Ambler, 122 East Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002-4476. This existing facility is located in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of NPDES renewal permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage. Permit was issued November 7, 2005. The permit was appealed and, as a result of stipulation of settlement, the phosphorus limits and compliance dates are revised.

   The receiving stream, Wissahickon Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3F and is classified for: TSF, MF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Philadelphia Water Department is located on the Schuylkill River and is approximately 12.95 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 6.5 mgd.

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)101520
   (11-1 to 4-30)203040
Total Suspended Solids3045
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Dissolved Oxygen7.0, I-min.
pH (Standard Units)6.0, I-min.9.0
Fecal Coliform (#col/100 ml)200
Ortho-phosphorus as P:
12-1-08 through Expiration:
   (11-1 to 3-31)4.08.0
4-1-09 through Expiration:
   (04-1 to 10-31)1.02.0
Aluminum, TotalMonitorMonitor
Copper, TotalMonitorMonitor
Chromium, HexavalentMonitorMonitor
Chromium, Total MonitorMonitor
Silver, Total MonitorMonitor
Lead, Total MonitorMonitor
Arsenic, Total MonitorMonitor
Cadmium, Total MonitorMonitor
Mercury, Total MonitorMonitor
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Nickel, Total MonitorMonitor
Zinc, Total MonitorMonitor
Cyanide, Free MonitorMonitor
Selenium, Total MonitorMonitor
Phenolics, Total MonitorMonitor
Total Residual Chlorine
(NO2+NO3) as N 0.1 0.3

   The proposed effluent limits for Stormwater Outfall 006 are based on a design flow of an average storm event:

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Annual (mg/l) Semi-Annual (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 MonitorMonitor
COD MonitorMonitor
Oil and Grease MonitorMonitor
pH MonitorMonitor
Total Suspended Solids MonitorMonitor
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen MonitorMonitor
Total Phosphorus MonitorMonitor
Iron, Dissolved MonitorMonitor
Fecal Coliform (#col/100 ml) MonitorMonitor

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

   1.  Stormwater Requirements.
   2.  Pretreatment Program.
   3.  Upstream Monitoring.
   4.  Specification of Test Methods.
   5.  Definition of Average Weekly.
   6.  Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance.
   7.  No Stormwater to Sanitary Sewers.
   8.  Necessary Property Rights.
   9.  Instantaneous Maximum Limitations.
   10.  Proper Sludge Handling.
   11.  Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing with Renewal.
   12.  Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


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

   Application No. PA 0248690, CAFO, Barry Good Farm, 1695 Rake Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541.

   Barry Good has submitted an NPDES permit renewal application for the Barry Good Farm, an existing dairy and poultry operation located in Centre Township, Berks County. The CAFO is situated near Plum Creek (Watershed 03-C), which is classified as WWF. The CAFO has a target animal population of approximately 524 animal equivalent units consisting of 109,500 layer chickens, 80 milk cows, 14 dry cows, 35 heifers and 50 calves. There is one liquid manure storage facility on the farm. Liquid dairy manure is stored in a circular concrete structure. Layer manure is handled in solid form and is stored below the animals in the layer house. A release or discharge to waters of the Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the 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.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department's 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 Watershed Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

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

   Application No. PA 0023108, Sewage, Borough of Elizabethtown, 600 South Hanover Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. This facility is located in Conoy Township, Lancaster County.

   Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 7-G, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Columbia Water Company is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 12 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 4.5 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Total Phosphorus 2 4
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 to Conoy Creek for a wet weather treated effluent overflow of 9.0 mgd are:

Average AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10
   (11-1 to 4-30) 8.0 16
Total Phosphorus 2 4
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
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
Chesapeake Bay Requirements
Concentration (mg/L) Mass (lbs)
Monthly Average Monthly Annual
Ammonia-N Report Report Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report Report XXX
Total Nitrogen Report Report Report
Total Phosphorus Report Report Report
Net Total Nitrogen XXX Report 82,191*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 10,959*

   *  The permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits, to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus effluent limits, under the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Trading of Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (392-0900-001, December 30, 2006). The conditions include the requirement to report application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the Department.

   *  Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus limits compliance date will begin on October 1, 2010. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required on the Supplemental DRM--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011. The facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until October 1, 2010.

   **  Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Application No. PA 0020320, Sewage, Lititz Sewer Authority, 50 Lititz Run Road, Lititz, PA 17543. This facility is located in Warwick Township, Lancaster County.

   Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Lititz Run, is in Watershed 7-J, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Lancaster Municipal Water Authority is located on the Conestoga River, approximately 10 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 3.85 mgd are:

Average Instantaneous Average
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 15 22.5 30
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.05 0.16
Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
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
Chesapeake Bay Requirements
Concentration (mg/L) Mass (lbs)
Monthly Average Monthly Annual
Ammonia-N Report Report Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report Report XXX
Total Nitrogen Report Report Report
Total Phosphorus Report Report Report
Net Total Nitrogen XXX Report 70,319*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report   9,376*

   *  The permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits, to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus effluent limits, under the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Trading of Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (392-0900-001, December 30, 2006). The conditions include the requirement to report application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DRMs) submitted to the Department.

   *  Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus limits compliance date will begin on October 1, 2010. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011. The facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until October 1, 2010.

   **  Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Application No. PA 0027022, Sewage, Altoona City Authority (Westerly Plant), 20 Greenwood Road, Altoona, PA 16602-7114. This facility is located in Allegheny Township, Blair County.

   Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Beaverdam Branch, is in Watershed 11-A, and classified for TSF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Newport Borough Water Authority is located on the Juniata River, approximately 143 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 10.8 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 8.0
Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0
Total Copper 0.018 0.045
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
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
Chesapeake Bay Requirements
Concentration (mg/L) Mass (lbs)
Monthly Average Monthly Annual
Ammonia-N Report Report Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report Report XX
Total Nitrogen Report Report Report
Total Phosphorus Report Report Report
Net Total Nitrogen XXX Report 164,381*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 21,918*

   *  The permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits, to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus effluent limits, under the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Trading of Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (392-0900-001, December 30, 2006). The conditions include the requirement to report application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DRMs) submitted to the Department.

   *  Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus limits compliance date will begin on October 1, 2010. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011. The facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until October 1, 2010.

   **  Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Application No. PA 0024040, Sewage, Highspire Borough Authority, 640 Eshelman Street, Highspire, PA 17034-1698. This facility is located in Highspire Borough, Dauphin County.

   Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 7-C, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Columbia Water Company is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 22 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 2.0 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
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
Chesapeake Bay Requirements
Concentration (mg/L) Mass (lbs)
Monthly Average Monthly Annual
Ammonia-N Report Report Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report Report XXX
Total Nitrogen Report Report Report
Total Phosphorus Report Report Report
Net Total Nitrogen XXReport 36,529*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 4,871*

   *  The permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits, to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus effluent limits, under the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Trading of Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (392-0900-001, December 30, 2006). The conditions include the requirement to report application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DRMs) submitted to the Department.

   *  Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus limits compliance date will begin on October 1, 2010. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011. The facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until October 1, 2010.

   **  Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Application No. PA 0020885, Sewage, Borough of Mechanicsburg, 36 West Allen Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. This facility is located in Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County.

   Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Conodoguinet Creek, is in Watershed 7-B, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Steelton Municipal Waterworks is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 19.3 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 2.08 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 9.0 18
   (11-1 to 4-30) 16 32
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
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
Chesapeake Bay Requirements
Concentration (mg/L) Mass (lbs)
Monthly Average Monthly Annual
Ammonia-N Report Report Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report Report XXX
Total Nitrogen Report Report Report
Total Phosphorus Report Report Report
Net Total Nitrogen XXX Report 38,565*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 5,065*

   *  The permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits, to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus effluent limits, under the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Trading of Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (392-0900-001, December 30, 2006). The conditions include the requirement to report application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DRMs) submitted to the Department.

   *  Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus limits compliance date will begin on October 1, 2010. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011. The facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until October 1, 2010.

   **  Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the Department's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

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