NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, actions and special notices
APPLICATIONS
[41 Pa.B. 1916]
[Saturday, April 9, 2011]
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges regarding industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or Amendment Section III WQM Industrial, Sewage or Animal Waste; Discharge into Groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 Individual Permit Section V NPDES MS4 Permit Waiver Section VI NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Construction Section VII NPDES NOI for Coverage under NPDES General Permits For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.
For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 Individual Permits and Individual Stormwater Construction Permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made tentative determinations of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on NPDES applications are invited to submit statements to the contact office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on WQM permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. A comment submittal should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests for public hearings on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users, or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N? PA0012998 /
IWAtlas Minerals &
Chemicals, Inc.
1227 Valley Road
Mertztown, PA 19539-0038Berks County / Longswamp Township Toad Creek / 2-C Y PA0088111 /
IWFire Chiefs & Firefighters Association of York County
330 Emigh Road
York, PA 17406York County / Manchester Township UNT Codorus Creek / 7-H Y PA0086762—
IW / GWCUIESI PA Blue Ridge
Landfill Corporation
PO Box 399
Scotland, PA 17254Franklin County / Greene Township UNT Phillamann Run / 13-C Y PA0087173—SEW High Point Baptist Chapel
PO Box 188
Geigertown, PA 19523-0188Berks County Robeson Township Hay Creek / 3-C Y
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed#) EPA Waived Y/N? PA0028371 Youngsville Borough STP
Youngsville Borough
40 Railroad Street
Youngsville, PA 16371Warren County Youngsville Borough Brokenstraw Creek 16-B Y PA0021521 Smethport Borough
Authority STP
P. O. Box 152,
Smethport, PA 16749-0152McKean County Smethport Borough Potato Creek 16-C Y PA0101478 SNPJ Recreation Center
270 Martin Road
Enon Valley, PA 16120Lawrence County
North Beaver TownshipSugarcreek 20-B Y PA0022608 Molded Fiber Glass
Tray Company
6175 U.S. Highway 6
Linesville, PA 16424Crawford County
Pine TownshipUnnamed tributary of the Pymatuning Reservoir (Shenango River) 20-A Y PA0223107 Big Run Area
Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 477
Big Run, PA 15715Jefferson Henderson Township Mahoning Creek 17-D Y
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
Application No. PA0248631, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Star Rock Services, Inc., 175 Chestnut Grove Road, Conestoga, Pennsylvania 17516.
Star Rock Services, Inc. has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for an existing CAFO known as Heindel Steer Farm, located at 13845 Ted Wallace Road, Brogue, Pennsylvania 17309 in Chanceford Township, York County.
The CAFO is situated near West Branch Tom's Run in Watershed 7-I, which is classified for trout stocking fishery. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 1,925 animal equivalent units (AEU) consisting of 2,250 steers and heifers. Manure is collected and stored in two underneath concrete storage pits and one aboveground concrete circular storage tank. 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 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. You may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
Application No. PA0259811, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Chiou Hog Farm, LLC (Timber Ridge Farm), 312 Hammonton Place, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Chiou Hog Farm, LLC has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for an existing CAFO known as Timber Ridge Farm, located at 9699 Timber Ridge Road, Big Cove Tannery, Pennsylvania in Belfast Township, Fulton County.
The CAFO is situated near an unnamed tributary of Tonoloway Creek in Watershed 13-B, which is classified for warm water fishery. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 1,179.9 animal equivalent units (AEU) consisting of 9,000 finishing swine. Manure is collected in two HDPE lined earthen clay lagoons. 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 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. You may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717.705.4732.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401PA0033880, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Boyertown Area School District, 1131 Montgomery Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512-1299. Facility Name: New Hanover Upper Frederick Elementary School STP. This existing facility is located in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Swamp Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-E and is classified for Trout Stocking and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.01 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Instant. Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (GPD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.0 CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1000 Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX 3.0 XXX 6.0 Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 1.5 XXX 3.0 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Operator Notification
2. Abandon STP When Municipal Sewers Available
3. Adopt Remedial Measures
4. No Stormwater
5. Acquire Necessary Property Rights
6. Dry Stream Discharge
7. Change of Ownership
8. Proper Sludge Disposal
9. 2/Month Monitoring
10. Laboratory Certification
11. Chlorine Minimization
12. Fecal Coliform Reporting
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
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: Renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of treated effluent and site stormwater from Ambler Borough Sewage Treatment Plant.
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 the Philadelphia Water Department is located on the Schuylkill River and is approximately 13 miles below the point of discharge. The monitoring requirement for aluminum at Outfall 001 is based on a proposed site-specific criterion of 1.54 mg/l. The modified criterion is based on a water effect ratio of 2.05, applied to the criterion maximum concentration (acute criterion) for fish and aquatic life.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 6.5 mgd.
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum Parameters (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) CBOD5 (05/01-10/31) 10 15 20 (11/01-04/30) 20 30 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (05/01-10/31) 1.5 3.0 (11/01-04/30) 4.5 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen 7.0, Inst. min. pH (Std. Units) 6.0, Inst. min. 9.0 Fecal Coliform (col/100 ml) 200 1,000* Ortho-Phosphorus as P (04/01-10/31) 1.0 2.0 (11/01-03/31) 4.0 8.0 Aluminum Monitor Monitor Copper, Total Monitor Monitor Chromium, Hexavalent Monitor Monitor Chromium, Total Monitor Monitor Silver, Total Monitor Monitor Lead, Total Monitor Monitor Arsenic, Total Monitor Monitor Cadmium, Total Monitor Monitor Mercury, Total Monitor Monitor Nickel, Total Monitor Monitor Zinc, Total Monitor Monitor Cyanide, Free Monitor Monitor Selenium, Total Monitor Monitor Phenolics, Total Monitor Monitor Hardness as CaCO3 Monitor Monitor Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 0.3 (NO2+NO3) as N Monitor Monitor Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,500 * From May 1 through September 30, not to exceed 1,000 col/100 ml at any time. From October 1 through April 30, not to exceed 1,000 col/100 ml in greater than ten percent of the samples.
The proposed effluent limits for Stormwater Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of an average storm event.
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Annual Semi-Annual Daily Maximum Parameters (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor Monitor COD Monitor Monitor Oil and Grease Monitor Monitor pH (Std. Units) Monitor Monitor Total Suspended Solids Monitor Monitor Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor Monitor Total Phosphorus Monitor Monitor Iron, Dissolved Monitor Monitor Fecal Coliform (col/100 ml) Monitor Monitor In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator
2. Definition of Average Weekly
3. Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance
4. No Stormwater to Sanitary Sewers
5. Necessary Property Rights
6. Specification of Test Methods
7. Proper Sludge Handling and Disposal
8. Operator Training
9. Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing with Renewal
10. Instantaneous Maximum Limitations
11. Operations and Maintenance Plan
12. Laboratory Certification
13. Upstream Monitoring
14. Bypass Reporting
15. Fecal Coliform Reporting
16. Sanitary Sewer Overflow Condition
17. Stormwater Requirements
18. Pretreatment Program
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0053384, Sewage, Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, P. O. Box 338, Buckingham, PA 18912. This facility is located in Buckingham Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a facility know as Jehovah's Witnesses, located at 4414 New Hope Road.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary (Pa. Stream Code 2612) to Mill Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 2F and is classified for: WWF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is for Aqua PA, Inc. located on Neshaminy Creek.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 8,000 gallons per day.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Instantaneous Average Maximum Average Maximum Maximum Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily mg/l CBOD5 (05-01 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-01 to 04-30) 20 40 Total Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia as N (05-01 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-01 to 04-30) 6.0 12 Total Residual Chlorine 0.13 0.30 Phosphorus as P Monitor/Report Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 4.0 mg/l at all times pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0
Standard Units at all timesFecal Coliform 200 #/100 ml as a geometric mean,
nor greater than 1,000 #/100 mlIn addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Designation of Responsible Operator
2. Abandon STP when Public Sewer Available
3. Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance
4. No Stormwater to Sewers
5. Necessary Property Rights
6. Small Stream Discharge
7. Change in Ownership
8. Residual Chlorine Dosages
9. Proper Sludge Disposal
10. TMDL/WLA Analysis
11. Operator Training
12. I-Max Limits
13. Laboratory Certification
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790PA0061590, Sewage, SIC Code 4939, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489. Facility Name: Eagle Rock Wastewater Treatment Facility. This existing facility is located in North Union Township, Schuylkill County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.
The receiving stream, Tomhicken Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 05E and is classified for Cold Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.35 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.35 XXX 0.82 CBOD5 73 XXX XXX 25 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 87 XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1000 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000
Geo MeanXXX 10000 Ammonia-Nitrogen May 1 - Oct 31 16 XXX XXX 5.5 XXX 11 Nov 1 - Apr 30 48 XXX XXX 16.5 XXX 33 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.98 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.35 XXX 0.82 CBOD5 204 XXX XXX 25 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 245 XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1000 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000
Geo MeanXXX 10000 Ammonia-Nitrogen May 1 - Oct 31 45 XXX XXX 5.5 XXX 11 Nov 1 - Apr 30 135 XXX XXX 16.5 XXX 33 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.318 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.26 XXX 0.62 CBOD5 270 XXX XXX 25 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 330 XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1000 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000
Geo MeanXXX 10000 Ammonia-Nitrogen May 1 - Oct 31 49 XXX XXX 4.5 XXX 9.0 Nov 1 - Apr 30 148 XXX XXX 13.5 XXX 27 The proposed monitoring requirements and, where appropriate, effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 001 from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.
Mass (lbs) Concentration (mg/l) Monthly Parameters Monthly Annual Minimum Average Maximum Ammonia—N Report Report ** Report Kjeldahl—N Report Report Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report Report Total Nitrogen Report Report Report Total Phosphorus Report Report Report Net Total Nitrogen Report 24,073 * Net Total Phosphorus Report 3,210 * * 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's 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 upon permit issuance. 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 of each year.
** Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR - Annual Nutrient Summary by November of each year.
The permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Requirements
• Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
PA0047325, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4911, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, 769 Salem Boulevard, Berwick, PA 18603-6828. Facility Name: Susquehanna Steam Electric Station. This existing facility is located in Salem Township, Luzerne County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Waste.
The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 5-B and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 070 Stormwater.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX report XXX XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX report XXX XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 071 are based on a design flow of 13.89 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) report report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Free Available Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.2 XXX 0.50 Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoXXX XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoXXX XXX Total Chromium XXX XXX XXX 0.2 0.2 XXX Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX 1.0 1.0 XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 072 are based on a design flow of 0.009 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) report report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 100 XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15.0 20.0 30.0 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 073 are based on a design flow of 0.008 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) report report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 100 XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15.0 20.0 30.0 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 074 are based on a design flow of 0.008 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) report report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 100.0 XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15.0 20.0 30.0 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 075 Stormwater.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX report XXX XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX report XXX XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 079 are based on a design flow of 0.08 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 1.0 XXX 2.0 CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 25 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean1,000 XXX Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000
Geo Mean10,000 XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 080 Stormwater.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX report XXX XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX report XXX XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 371 are based on a design flow of 0.001 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) report report XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 100 XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15.0 20.0 XXX The proposed monitoring requirements and, where appropriate, effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 071.
Mass (lbs) Concentration (mg/l) Monthly Parameters Monthly Annual Minimum Average Maximum Ammonia—N Report Report Report Kjeldahl—N Report Report Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report Report Total Nitrogen Report Report Report Total Phosphorus Report Report Report Net Total Nitrogen Report Net Total Phosphorus Report In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Chemical Additives
• Stormwater
• 316(b)
• ELG 423 Specific Special Conditions
• Chesapeake Bay Strategy
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; 412-442-4000PA0022276, Sewage, Southmoreland School District, 609 Parker Avenue, Scottdale, PA 15683-1048. Facility Name: Southmoreland School District STP. This existing facility is located in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Stauffer Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 19-D and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.021 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) 0.021 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 25 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1000 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000
Geo MeanXXX 10000 Ammonia-Nitrogen May 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 6.5 XXX 13.0 Nov 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 19.5 XXX 39.0 The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0000515, Sewage, Allison Park Industrial Complex, 5745 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1740. Facility Name: Allison Park Industrial Complex STP. This existing facility is located in Hampton Township, Allegheny County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Pine Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 18-A and is classified for Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0005MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) 0.0005 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 1.4 XXX 3.3 CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 25 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1000 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000
Geo MeanXXX 10000 The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0023124, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Albion Borough, 26 Smock Avenue, Albion, PA 16401. Facility Name: Albion Borough WWTP. This existing facility is located in Conneaut Township, Erie County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Conneaut Creek (Outfall 001) and the East Branch Conneaut Creek (Outfalls 002 & 003), are located in State Water Plan watershed 15-A and are classified for Warm Water Fishes (Conneaut Creek), Cold Water Fishes (East Branch Conneaut Creek) and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge(s) are not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.4 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Weekly Average Weekly Instant. Parameters Monthly Average Minimum Monthly Average Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.4 XXX 1.3 CBOD5 May 1 - Oct 31 198 292 XXX 17 25 34 Nov 1 - Apr 30 292 467 XXX 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 350 525 XXX 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX XXX Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000
Geo MeanXXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen May 1 - Oct 31 64 XXX XXX 5.5 XXX 11 Nov 1 - Apr 30 187 XXX XXX 16 XXX 32 Total Phosphorus 12 XXX XXX 1.0 XXX XXX Total Aluminum 12.9 XXX XXX 1.1 XXX 2.2 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of N/A MGD.
This discharge shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff from the sewage treatment plant site.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on a design flow of 1.4 MGD.
This outfall is for emergency use only. Any discharge from this outfall shall meet the same effluent limitations and monitoring requirements imposed on Outfall 001.
In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Superceded effluent limits in Water Quality Management permits
• Chlorine Minimization
• Stormwater Best Management Practices
• Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing for the permit renewal
• eDMR reporting requirement
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6340.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
WQM Permit No. 4611403, Sewage, Borough of Lansdale, One Vine Street, Lansdale, PA 19446.
This proposed facility is located in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Action/Activity: To increase the flow from 4.8 mgd to 6.576 mgd at the Whites Road pumping station.
WQM Permit No. 1511401, Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Elverson, 101 South Chestnut Street, P. O. Box 266, Elverson, PA 19520-0206.
This proposed facility is located in the Borough of Elverson, Chester County.
Description of Action/Activity: Force main replacement and flow meter installation at the Brick Lane Pumping Station.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
WQM Permit No. 3284205-A1, Industrial Waste, Hart Resource Technologies, Inc., PO Box 232, Creekside, PA 15732
This existing facility is located in Washington Township, Indiana County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit amendment application to add pH adjustment unit to permitted outfall 401.
WQM Permit No. 0474204-A3, Industrial Waste, FirstEnergy Generation Corporation, PO Box 128, Shippingport, PA 15077
This existing facility is located in Greene Township, Beaver County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit amendment application.
IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from MS4
V. Applications for NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4
VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI01
1506001-RUpper Uwchlan Township
140 Pottstown Pike
Chester Springs, PA 19425Chester Upper Uwchlan Township Marsh Creek (HQ-TSF) PAI01
151105Devault Village, LP
55 Country Club Dr, Ste 200 Downingtown, PA 19335Chester Charlestown Township Unnamed Tributary to Pickering (HQ-TSF) and Cedar Hollow Creeks (EV) PAI01
151106Thomas Whitford
933 Field Club Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238Chester Willistown Township Crum Creek (HQ-CWF-MF) PAI01
151107Rosedon Holding Company Family Limited Partnership
161 Pennsylvania Avenue
Po Box 470
Wayne, PA 19087-0470Chester East Vincent Township Stony Run (HQ-TSF) Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Lehigh County Conservation District: Lehigh County Ag. Center, Ste. 102, 4184 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA 18104, 610-391-9583.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI023911008 Glenn Solt Lehigh County
17 S. Seventh St.
Allentown, PA 18101Lehigh Whitehall Twp. Lehigh River, TSF, MF Schuylkill County Conservation District: 1206 Ag. Center Drive, RR5, Box 5810, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-622-3742.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI025411001 Reserve Homes, LLC
Attn: Robert Ciccone
6866 Christphalt Drive
Bath, PA 18014Schuylkill Tamaqua Borough Owl Creek, HQ-CWF, MF Wayne County Conservation District: 648 Park Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, 570-253-0930.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI026404008R Robert J. Suhosky
120 Lakeview Heights Drive Honesdale, PA 18431Wayne Cherry Ridge Twp. UNT to Middle Creek, HQ-CWF, MF Southwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Fayette County Conservation District, 10 Nickman Plaza, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 (724-438-4497)
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI052611001 Allegheny Power
800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601Fayette North Union & Wharton Townships Big Sandy Creek-HQ/CWF, Chaney Run HQ/CWF, Trout Hollow-HQ/CWF, Coolspring Run WWF, Meadow Run-HQ/CWF, Little Sandy Creek-HQ/CWF, Shutes Run-WWF, Red Stone Creek-WWF, Cove Run-WWF, McIntire Run-HQ/CWF Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
McKean County Conservation District, 17137 Route 6, Smethport PA 16749
NPDES
Application No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI 0642 08 002(3) Norwich Township
3853 West Valley Road Smethport PA 16749McKean Norwich Township Robbins Brook HQ; CWF
VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-12 CAFOs PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from MS4
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