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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 07-1710a

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

[Continued from previous Web Page]

   Application No. PA 0080314, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Hampden Township, 230 South Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-3097. This facility is located in Hampden Township, Cumberland County.

   Description of activity: The application is for an amendment 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 15.2 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed Interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 4.65 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 67
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 81
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 6.9 18
   (11-1 to 4-30) 15 40
Total Residual Chlorine 0.35 1.2
Total Phosphorus 2.0 5.4
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 Final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 4.82 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 15 27
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 81
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.8 4.8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 5.4 14
Total Phosphorus 2.0 5.4
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 98,872*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 12,359*

   *  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 of Environmental Protection'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 0024431, Sewage, Dillsburg Area Authority, 98 West Church Street, Dillsburg, PA 17109. This facility is located in Carroll Township, York County.

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

   The receiving stream, Dogwood Run, is in Watershed 7-E, and classified for CWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for United Water Company is located on the Yellow Breeches Creek, approximately 18.2 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.53 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) 2.5 5.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15
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 31,345*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 3,726*

   *  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 0026808, Sewage, Springettsbury Township, 3501 North Sherman Street, York, PA 17402. This facility is located in Springettsbury Township, York County.

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

   The receiving stream, Codorus Creek, is in Watershed 7-H, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Wrightsville is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 12.35 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 15.0 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
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.16 0.53
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 273,969*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 36,529*

   *  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. 0026263, Sewage, York City Sewer Authority, 17 East Market Street, York, PA 17401. This facility is located in Manchester Township, York County.

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

   The receiving stream, Codorus Creek, is in Watershed 7-H, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Wrightsville Water Company is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 17 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:

Average AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.7 3.4
   (11-1 to 4-30) 2.1 4.2
Total Residual Chlorine Report
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 Report*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report Report*

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 26 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.7 3.4
   (11-1 to 4-30) 2.1 4.2
Total Residual Chlorine Report
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 474,880*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 63,317*

   *  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 0020923, Sewage, New Oxford Municipal Authority, 409 Water Works Road, New Oxford, PA 17350-1511. This facility is located in Oxford Township, Adams County.

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

   The receiving stream, South Branch Conewago Creek, is in Watershed 7-F, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Wrightsville Water Company is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 66 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.788 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15
Total Residual Chlorine 0.15 0.51
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 35,057*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 4,354*

   *  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 0020826, Sewage, Dover Township, 2480 West Canal Road, Dover, PA 17315. This facility is located in Conewago Township, York County.

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

   The receiving stream, Little Conewago Creek, is in Watershed 7-F, and classified for TSF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Wrightsville Water Company is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 27 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 8.0 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40
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 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 146,117*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 19,482*

   *  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 0027197, Sewage, The Harrisburg Authority, One Keystone Plaza, Front and Market Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17101. This facility is located in Harrisburg City, 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 Steelton Municipal Waterworks is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 0.73 mile downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 37.7 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 (Interim)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 17 34
   (11-1 to 4-30) Monitor and Report
NH3-N (Final)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 13 26
   (11-1 to 4-30) Monitor and Report
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 688,575*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 91,810*

   *  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 0026875, Sewage, Borough of Hanover, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331. This facility is located in Conewago Township, Adams County.

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

   The receiving stream, South Branch of Conewago Creek, is in Watershed 7-F, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for New Oxford Municipal Authority is located on the South Branch Conewago Creek, approximately 5 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 AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 54
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 81
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 8.1
Total Residual Chlorine 0.15 0.49
Total Phosphorus 2.0 5.4
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 83,441*
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 (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 0020893, Sewage, Manheim Borough Authority, 15 East High Street, Manheim, PA 17545. This facility is located in Manheim Borough, Lancaster County.

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

   The receiving stream, Chickies Creek, 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 20 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.14 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) 4.0 8.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24
Total Residual Chlorine 0.46 1.5
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 21,847*
Net Total Phosphorus XXX Report 2,776*

   *  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 of Environmental Proteciton's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


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

   PA0023531, Sewage, SIC 4952, Borough of Danville, 239 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821. This existing facility is located in the Borough of Danville, Montour County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The applicant seeks to renew the major NPDES permit for the wastewater treatment facility consisting of primary settling, contact stabilization, final settling and chlorine disinfection.

   The receiving stream for Outfall 001, the Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 5E and is classified for: WWF. The nearest public water supply surface water intake, owned by Merck and Company Inc., is located on the Susquehanna River, 0.95 mile below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 3.62 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs)
Monthly Weekly Daily Instantaneous Monthly Annual
Parameter Average Average Maximum Maximum Load Load
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Total Chlorine Residual 0.5 1.6
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9/30) 200 col/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
   (10-1 to 4/30) 2,000 col/100 ml Geometric Mean
pH Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0

   Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy Nutrient Requirements

Concentration (mg/L) Mass (lbs)
Monthly Monthly Annual
Parameter Average Load Load
Ammonia-N Report Report Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report Report
Nitrate-Nitrate as N Report Report
Total Nitrogen Report Report Report
Total Phosphorus Report Report Report
Net Total Nitrogen Report 66,118*
Net Total Phosphorus Report 8,816*

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

   *  The compliance date for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus will begin on October 1, 2010. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, the reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2011. This facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until September 30, 2010.

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

   Outfall S01--Stormwater--Best Management Practices

   In addition to the effluent limits and best management practices, the permit contains the following major permit conditions:

   1.  Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Requirements.
   2.  Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls.


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

   PA0102326, Sewage, State Regional Correction Center at Mercer, 801 Butler Pike, Mercer, PA 16137. This proposed facility is located in Findley Township, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: New NPDES permit replacing an expired permit for 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, considered during the evaluation is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority is located on the Beaver River and is approximately 33 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, Neshannock Creek, is in Watershed 20-A and classified for: TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.160 mgd.

Loadings Concentrations
Average Average Average Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd) XX XX
CBOD5 31.3 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 37.5 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 18 36
   (11-1 to 4-30) 31.3 26 50
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
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0020346, Sewage, Borough of Punxsutawney, Mahoning East Civic Center, 301 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. This existing facility is located in Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: New NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage and industrial waste. Brine may also be treated at the treatment plant.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply, considered during the evaluation is the Kittaning Suburban Joint Water Authority, located on the Allegheny River, and is approximately 67.3 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, the Mahoning Creek, is in Watershed 17-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 2.4 mgd.

Loadings Concentrations
Average Average Daily Average Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly
(lb/day)
Weekly
(lb/day)
Maximum (mg/l) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX XX
CBOD5 360 540 18 27 36
Total Suspended Solids 600 900 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 130 6.5 13
   (11-1 to 4-30) 390 19.5 39
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
Total Residual Chlorine (*) 0.5 1.6
Barium (**) 122 244
Cadmium (**) 7.7 15.4
Cobalt (**) 0.035 0.07
Dissolved Iron (**) 15.3 30.6
Osmotic Pressure (**) 3940 mOs/kg
Total Iron (**) 87.6 175.2
Zinc (**) 10.7 21.4
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   (*)--See Special Condition 2 in Part C of the permit, regarding TRC use.

   (**)--See Special Condition 5 in Part C of the permit, regarding monitoring while treating brine.

   Part C Conditions:

   1.  Management and Control of CSOs.
   2.  Chlorine Optimization.
   3.  Operation and Implementation of the Pretreatment Program.
   4.  WETT.
   5.  Monitoring for brine parameters.
   6.  CSO Related Bypass Authorization.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)

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

   WQM Permit No. 4107401, Sewerage 4952, Penn Township, 4600 Beaver Lake Road, Hughesville, PA 17737. This proposed facility is located in Penn Township, Lycoming County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Replacement of the wastewater treatment plant serving the Beaver Lake Development. The new wastewater treatment facilities will have a design capacity of 0.0275 mgd.

   WQM Permit No. 1473406-A1, Sewerage, Philipsburg Borough, 4 North Centre Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866. This proposed facility is located in Philipsburg Borough, Centre County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Replacement of approximately 60,800 LF of sewer collection piping, 40,000 LF of laterals, manholes and associated appurtenances.

   WQM Permit No. 1707403, Sewerage 4952, Mahaffey Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 202, Mahaffey, PA 15757. This proposed facility is located in Bell Township and Mahaffey Borough, Clearfield County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The applicant proposes the installation sewer extensions serving Mahaffey Campgrounds and Byers Settlement. Also proposed are improvements to an existing pump station on Locust Street in the Mahaffey Borough.


IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)


V. Applications for NPDES Wavier Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)


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

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

   Northampton County Conservation District: Greystone Building, Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211, (610) 746-1971.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI024807011 Lafayette College
Attn: Bruce Ferretti
Markle Hall
Easton, PA 18042-1768
Northampton Forks Township Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWF
PAI024807012 Watchung Valley Dev., LLC
Attn: Nicholas P. Braco, Jr.
23 Sutton Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Northampton Bethlehem Township Nancy Run
HQ-CWF, MF
PAS10U184R Nic Zawarski & Sons
Developers, Inc.
1441 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Northampton Forks Township Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWF

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

   Conservation District: McKean County Conservation District, 17137 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749, (814) 887-4001.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI004207001 Allegheny Bradford Corp. McKean Lewis Run Borough Lewis Run
HQ-CWF

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

PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

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