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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 12-2103

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[42 Pa.B. 6776]
[Saturday, October 27, 2012]

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. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.32(d), the proposed discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will be managed in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

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

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

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

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


I. NPDES Renewal Applications

Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0070246
(Sewage)
Parkland School District (Kernsville Elementary School STP)
5051 Kernsville Road
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh County
North Whitehall Township
Jordan Creek
(2-C)
Y
PA0061182
(Sewage)
Big Boulder Ski Area
Big Boulder
Blakeslee, PA 18610-0707
Carbon County
Kidder Township
Unnamed Tributary to Tunkhannock Creek
(2-A)
Y
PA0010987
(Sewage)
Tobyhanna Army Depot
Tobyhanna, PA 18466-5086
Monroe County
Coolbaugh Township
Hummler Run and Cross Keys Run and Oakes Swamp High Quality Cold Water Fishes
(2-A)
Y

 Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0044741
(IW)
Hanover Foods Corporation
PO Box 34
1486 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331-0334
York County
Penn Township
UNT to Oil Creek /
7-H
Y
PA0085171
(Sew)
Lyons Borough Municipal Authority
PO Box 131
316 South Kemp Street
Lyon Station, PA 19536-0131
Berks County
Lyons Borough
Maxatawny Township
Sacony Creek /
3-B
Y
PA0021776
(Sew)
Fairfield Municipal Authority
108 West Main Street
PO Box 705
Fairfield, PA 17320
Adams County
Fairfield Borough
Spring Run Creek /
13-D
Y
Pa0028975
(Sew)
Womelsdorf Sewer Authority
101 West High Street
Womelsdorf, PA 19567
Berks County
Heidelberg Township
Tulpehocken Creek / 3-C Y
PA0087513
(Sew)
Mapleton Area Joint Municipal Authority
13343 Smith Valley Road
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052-0415
Huntingdon County
Hares Valley Creek / 12-C Y

 Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.3664.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0112607
(Sewage)
Pepper Hills Mobile Home Park
RR 4
Danville, PA 17821-9804
Montour County
Cooper Township
Sechler Run
(5-E)
Y
PA0023582
(Sewage)
Freeburg Borough WWTP
Front Street & Center Square Street
Freeburg, PA 17827
Snyder County
Freeburg Borough
Unnamed Tributary to Susquehecka Creek
(6-A)
Y
PA0113107
(Sewage)
Briar Creek Recreation Area STP
Lake Road
Berwick, PA 18603
Columbia County
Briar Creek Township
East Branch Briar Creek
(5-D)
Y
PA0115100
(Sewage)
George Dear MHP
32 Deer Lane
Tioga, PA 16946
Tioga County
Lawrence Township
Mutton Lane Creek
(4-A)
Y
PA0112488
(Sewage)
Bear Gap STP
Fredricks Road
Bear Gap, PA 17842
Northumberland County
Ralpho Township
Millers Run
(6-B)
Y

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

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

PA0051292, SIC Code 4952, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Morrisville, 35 Union Street, Morrisville, PA 19067. Facility Name: Morrisville Municipal Authority Water System. This existing facility is located in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated water.

 The receiving stream(s), Delaware River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 2-E and is classified for Warm Water Fishes 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 0.15 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyInstant.AverageDailyInstant.
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 0.5 XXX 1.6
CBOD5 31 50 XXX 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 38 56 XXX 30 45 60
Total Aluminum 5.0 8.0 XXX 4.0 6.0 8.0
Total Iron 3.0 3.0 XXX 2.0 3.0 4.0
Total Manganese 1.3 2.0 XXX 1.0 1.5 2.0

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

 • Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent

 • BAT/ELG Reopener

 • Chemical Additives Requirement

 • Change in Ownership

 • TRC Minimization

 • Proper Sludge Disposal

 • TMDL/WLA Analysis

 • Lab Certification

 • Sedimentation Basin Cleaning Operation

 • Discharge into Special Protection Waters

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.


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

PA0247103, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Northeastern York County Sewer Authority (Saginaw WWTP), 175 Chestnut Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347-0516. Facility Name: Northeastern York County Sewer Authority—Saginaw STP. This existing facility is located in East Manchester Township, York 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, Susquehanna River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-H 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 0.3 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageWeeklyInstant.
Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Average 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 0.50 XXX 1.6
CBOD5 62.5 100
Wkly Avg
XXX 25 40 50
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 75 112.5
Wkly Avg
XXX 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200  
Geo Mean
XXX 1000
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000   
Geo Mean
XXX 10000
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 30 XXX XXX 12 XXX 24
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 Report XXX XXX Report XXX Report
Total Phosphorus 5.0 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0

 The proposed monitoring requirements and, where appropriate, effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 001.

Mass (lbs) Concentration (mg/l)
Monthly
Parameters Monthly Annual Minimum Average Maximum
Ammonia—N Report Report XXX Report XXX
Kjeldahl—N Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen Report Report XXX Report XXX
Total Phosphorus Report Report XXX Report XXX

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.


 Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, Telephone: 570.327.3664.

PA0007498, Industrial, SIC Code 2096, Wise Foods Inc., 228 Rasely Street, Berwick, PA 18603-4533. Facility Name: Wise Foods, Inc. This existing facility is located in Berwick Borough, Columbia County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater.

 The receiving stream(s), Susquehanna River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 5-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 0.2721 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageDailyInstant.
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
BOD5 450 715 XXX Report Report 315
BOD5 (lbs/year) XXX 66015 
Annl Avg
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 930 1295 XXX Report Report 570
Total Suspended Solids (lbs/ year) XXX 123990 
Annl Avg
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Oil and Grease Report Report XXX 15 XXX 20
Total Dissolved Solids Report Report XXX Report Report XXX

 The proposed monitoring requirements and, where appropriate, effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 001.

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
 (Interim) Report Report
 (Final) Report 19957
Net Total Phosphorus
 (Interim) Report Report
 (Final) Report 898

 * 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 on October 1, 2013. 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, 2014. 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, 2013.

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

 • Mixing Zone Study

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

PA0228818 A-1, SIC Code 2621, First Quality Tissue LLC, 904 Woods Avenue, Lock Haven, PA 17745-3348. Facility Name: First Quality Tissue Lock Haven Plant.

 This existing facility is located in Castanea Township, Clinton County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application proposes the amendment of the existing NPDES permit authorizing an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater. First Quality Tissue has requested an extension to the compliance schedule in order to install and troubleshoot treatment facilities to meet new effluent limitations for metals.

 The receiving stream(s), Bald Eagle Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 9-C and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

Application No. PA0233846 A-1, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Drew E. Remley, Drew Remley Farm, Liberty Township, Tioga County, 1170 Salt Spring Road, Roaring Branch, PA 17765.

 Drew E. Remley has submitted an application for an amendment to an Individual NPDES permit for an existing CAFO known as Drew Remley Farm located in Liberty Township, Tioga County.

 The CAFO is situated near Unnamed Tributary to Salt Spring Run in Watershed 10-A, which is classified for High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes and.

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

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

 1. Compliance with the farm's Nutrient Management Plan (NMPs) and Manure Management

 2. Compliance with the farm's Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan

 3. Compliance with the Farm's Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan (E&S Plan) for plowing and tilling

 4. Compliance with NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges during construction activities

 5. Animal mortality handling and disposing requirements

 6. Manure storage facilities and Water Quality Management (WQM) Permit Requirements

 7. Requirements for storage of feed and other raw materials

 8. Best Management Practices requirements.

 9. Manure Storage Facility Re-certification

 10. Minimum Freeboard

 11. Manure Exportation Report

 The EPA waiver will not be in effect.

PA0028631, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Mid Cameron Municipal Authority, 421 N Broad Street, Emporium, PA 15834-1401. Facility Name: Mid Cameron Authority Sewer System STP. This existing facility is located in Emporium Borough, Cameron 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), Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 8-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 1.0 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageWeeklyAverageWeeklyInstant.
Parameters Monthly Average Minimum Monthly Average Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
CBOD5
 May 1 - Sep 30 125 190 XXX 15 23 30
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 150 230 XXX 18 27 36
BOD5
 Influent XXX Report
Avg
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Influent XXX Report
Avg
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 250 380 XXX 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200 
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000 
Geo Mean
XXX 10,000
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen
 Effluent Net Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen
 Effluent Net XXX 19,178 
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Sep 30 50 75 XXX 6 9 12
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 42 63 XXX 5 8 10
Ammonia-Nitrogen Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 Effluent Net XXX 2,557
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 Effluent Net Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Copper 0.117 0.234 XXX 0.021 0.031 0.042
UV Dosage (mjoules/cm2) XXX XXX Report XXX XXX XXX

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

 • Chesapeake Bay Requirements

 • Solids Management Condition

 • Sludge Disposal

 • CSO Conditions

 • CSO TRC Condition

 • WET Test Condition

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

PA0037966 A-1, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Moshannon Valley Joint Sewer Authority, 829 North 9th Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866. Facility Name: Moshannon Valley Water Pollution Control Facility. This existing facility is located in Rush Township, Centre County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for the amendment of the NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage. The amendment modifies the interim dates in the Chesapeake Bay compliance schedule.

 The receiving stream(s), Moshannon Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 8-D 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 2.037 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageWeeklyInstant.
Parameters Monthly Maximum 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 1.0 XXX 2.3
CBOD5 424 679
Wkly Avg
XXX 25 40 50
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 509 764
Wkly Avg
XXX 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX 1000
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000    
Geo Mean
XXX 10000

 The proposed monitoring requirements and, where appropriate, effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 001.

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
 (Interim) Report Report
 (Final) Report 37205
Net Total Phosphorus
 (Interim) Report Report
 (Final) Report 4960

 ** 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 on October 1, 2012. 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, 2013. 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, 2012.

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.


 Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Clean Water, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; 412-442-4000

PA0218847, Sewage, Pyramid Healthcare, Inc., PO Box 967, Duncansville, PA 16635-0967. Facility Name: Pyramid Healthcare STP. This existing facility is located in Reade Township, Cambria 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), Drainage Swale to Powell Run, is located in State Water Plan Watershed 8-C, 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 are based on a design flow of 0.00241 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageInstant.
Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum
Flow (MGD) 0.00241 Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 3.0 XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 1.4 XXX 3.3
CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 10 XXX 20
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10 XXX 20
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000    
Geo Mean
XXX 10,000
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 3.0 XXX 6.0
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 9.0 XXX 18.0

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.

PA0217565, Sewage, John and Lynae Williams, 2212 Anthony Run Road, Indiana, PA 15701. Facility Name: Maple Valley Personal Care Home STP. This existing facility is located in Armstrong Township, Indiana 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), Anthony Run, is located in State Water Plan Watershed 17-E 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 are based on a design flow of 0.006 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageInstant.
Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum
Flow (MGD) 0.006 Report 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 Mean
XXX 1,000
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000    
Geo Mean
XXX 10,000
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 21.0 XXX 42.0

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.


 Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.

PA0064122, SIC Code 4911, Calpine Bethlehem, LLC, 500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801. Facility Name: Bethlehem Energy Center. This existing facility is located in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of cooling tower blowdown, low volume wastewater and stormwater.

 The receiving streams, Lehigh River classified as Warm Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes and an Unnamed Tributary to Saucon Creek is classified for Cold Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation, are located in State Water Plan watershed 2-C. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 6.18 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageDailyInstant.
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
Free Available Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.2 0.5
Max
XXX
Temperature (°F) XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX
Total Chromium XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on Stormwater

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageDailyInstant.
Parameters Monthly Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on Stormwater.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageDailyInstant.
Parameters Monthly Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall IMP 101 are based on a design flow of 6.18 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageDailyInstant.
Parameters Monthly Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 100 XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15.0 30.0 XXX

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

 • Stormwater

 • Chemical additives

 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 in effect.


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

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

WQM Permit No. 1512201, Industrial, Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority, P. O. Box 221, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

 This proposed facility is located in London Grove Township, Chester County.

 Description of Action/Activity: Landfill leachate will be conveyed to a wastewater treatment plant which will provide ultrafiltration/reverse osmosis treatment. Treated effluent will be land applied via spray irrigation.

WQM Permit No. 4612406, Sewage, Entrance Systems, Inc., 2500 Quakertown Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073.

 This proposed facility is located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

 Description of Action/Activity: A wastewater treatment plant with spray irrigation.

WQM Permit No. 1512413, Sewage, New Garden Township Sewer Authority, 299 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA 19350.

 This proposed facility is located in New Garden Township, Chester County.

 Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a sewage pump station and force main.

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

WQM Permit No. 4012404 Sewerage, Greater Hazleton Joint Sewer Authority, PO Box 651, Hazleton PA 18201

 This proposed facility is located in West Hazleton Borough, Luzerne County, PA.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This permit application involves re-rating the maximum monthly hydraulic design capacity and the organic design capacity of the Authority's wastewater treatment facility.

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

WQM Permit No. 0612406, Sewerage, Terry T. Helmick, 147 Seiger Road, Kutztown, PA 19530.

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

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction / operation of a small flow sewage system to serve their single family residence.

WQM Permit No. 3812403, Sewerage, North Londonderry Township Authority, 655 East Ridge Road, Palmyra, PA 17078.

 This proposed facility is located in North Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the upgrade of the existing Pump Station #4 due to the age of the existing facilities and controls.

WQM Permit No. 3812201, CAFO, Meadow Wood Farms, 2075 Colebrook Road Lebanon, PA 17042.

 This proposed facility is located in North Cownwall Township, Lebanon County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction of 2 additional HDPE lined manure storage cells to accommodate the waste flow from a new dairy free stall barn.

Southwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

WQM Permit No. 3075401, Sewerage, Franklin Township Sewer Authority, PO Box 752, 570 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370

 This existing facility is located in Franklin Township, Greene County

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for permit amendment.

WQM Permit No. 6570201-A5, Sewerage, Alcoa Technical Center, 100 Technical Drive, Alcoa Center, PA 15069-0001

 This existing facility is located in Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for permit amendment.


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

Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

Lehigh County Conservation District: Lehigh Ag. Ctr., Ste. 102, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104, 610-391-9583.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI023906029R William Weber
5563 Acorn Dr.
Emmaus, PA 18049
Lehigh Upper Milford Township Leibert Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF
PAI023912023 Robert F. Jones III
Michelle Jones
3416 Surrey Ct.
Schnecksville, PA 18078
Lehigh Heidelberg Township Unnamed Tributary to Jordan Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF
PAI023912017 PPL Electric Utilities
Clive Bagnall
2 N. 9th St., GENN-3
Allentown, PA 18101
Lehigh Upper Macungie Township Cedar Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF

Northampton County Conservation District: 14 Gracedale Ave., Greystone Building, Nazareth, PA 18064, 610-746-1971.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAS10U184R Taras Zawarski
Nic Zawarski & Sons Developers, Inc.
1441 Linden St.
Bethlehem, Pa 18018
Northampton Forks Township Bushkill Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF
PAI024808017(1) Bethlehem Manor Village, LLC
Abraham Atiyeh
1177 Sixth St.
Whitehall, PA 18052
Northampton City of Bethlehem Monocacy Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF

Wayne County Conservation District: 648 Park St., Honesdale, PA 18431, 570-253-0930.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI026412007 PPL Electric Utilities Corp.
2 North 9th St., GENN 3
Allentown, PA 18101
Wayne Paupack Twp. Unnamed Tributary to Wangum Creek,
HQ-CWF, MF

Monroe County Conservation District: 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-629-3060.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI024506018R Suburban Realty, LP
330 Oakford Rd.
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Monroe Stroud Twp. Wigwam Run,
HQ-CWF, MF

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. (412) 442.4315

Permit No. Applicant &
Address
County Municipality Stream Name
PAI050212005 Edward W. Stack
217 Spanish Tract Rd.
Sewickley, PA 15143

Frontier Golf—Nick Scigliano
PO Box 84
3826 Route 31 East
Jones Mills, PA 15646
Allegheny Edgeworth Borough Little Sewickley
(HQ-TSF)

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

PAG-12 CAFOs

CAFO Notices of Intent Received

Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110

PAG123740, CAFO, Belview Valley Farms, 458 Gemmill Road Delta, PA 17314.

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

 Description of Size and Scope of Proposed Operation/Activity: The operation consists of 2,450 head wean/finish swine and utilizes a manure storage structure under the swine barn with 6 inches of freeboard at all times. This structure is 81` x 258` x 6` with a storage capacity of 625,268 gals.

 The receiving stream, UNT to Neill Run, is in watershed 7-I and classified for: TSF.

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

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