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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-825a

[29 Pa.B. 2685]

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

   PA 0000272.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 800 West Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and stormwater from the Aldrich Plant in Union Township, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Pennsylvania-American Water Company, located at 410 Cooke Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, 20.9 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.595 mgd. (Interim Limits)

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flowmonitor and report
Suspended Solids306075
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
Aluminum4.08.010
Iron2.04.05.0
Manganese1.02.02.5
Zinc0.51.01.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.595 mgd (Final Limits)

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flowmonitor and report
Suspended Solids306075
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
Aluminum4.08.010
Iron2.04.05.0
Manganese1.02.02.5
Zinc0.51.01.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0031488. Sewage, Yough School District, 99 Lowber Road, Herminie, PA 15637.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Yough Senior High School sewage treatment plant in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Little Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stock fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the McKeesport MWA.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.013 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)50,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0046116.  Sewage, Pressley Ridge School, 305 Pressley Ridge Road, Ohiopyle, PA 15470.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Pressley Ridge School STP in Henry Clay Township, Fayette County.

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

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .0045 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2550
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)1.12.7
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0091260.  Sewage. Clifford B. Wareham, 87 Kinterstation Road, Barnesboro, PA 15714.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the County Meadows MHP STP in Pine Township, Indiana County.

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

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .011 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)4.08.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)12.024.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration).531.2
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0092886.  Sewage, Southeastern Greene School District, R. D. 1, Box 110/B, Greensboro, PA 15338.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Mapleton High School Sewage Treatment Plant in Monongahela Township, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Whiteley Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Masontown Borough Water Works located on the Monongahela River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.007 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.93.8
   (11-1 to 4-30)2.85.6
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)0.080.18
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0205311.  Sewage, St. Paul's Highfield Lutheran Church, R. D. 1, Box 134A, Vandergrift, PA 15690.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from St. Paul's Lutheran Church STP in Parks Township, Armstrong County.

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

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0009 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0218138.  Sewage, Armstrong County Industrial Development Authority, 402 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Armstrong County Industrial Development Authority STP in North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County.

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

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, initial Phase I design flow of 0.400 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.03.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)6.09.012.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, final Phase II design flow of 0.8207 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.03.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.06.08.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0029726.  Sewage. Jamestown Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 188, Jamestown, PA 16134.

   This application is to hydraulically rerate the NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Shenango River in Jamestown Borough, Mercer County. This is a minor discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Greenville Municipal Authority intake on the Shenango River located at Greenville, approximately 7 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.26 mgd, are:

AverageWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2040
Total Phosphorus (as P)12
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)48,300/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0005860.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2022, Farmers Dairy Foods, Inc., R. R. 1, Box 111B, S. R. 0208, New Wilmington, PA 16142.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated IW, domestic sewage and stormwater to the Shenango River and an unnamed tributary to Buchanan Run in Wilmington Township, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Western PA Water Company--New Castle District on the Shenango River located at New Castle, approximately 6 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.5 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 001

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDaily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)XX
BOD5XXXX98
TSSXXXX147
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)5,600/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   XX--monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 002

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDaily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5XX
Chemical Oxygen DemandXX
Oil and GreaseXX
pHXX
Total Suspended SolidsXX
Total Kjeldahl NitrogenXX
Total PhosphorusXX
Fecal ColiformXX
Dissolved IronXX

   XX--monitor and report on monthly DMRs. If more than one event occurs in a month, the monthly average of all samples analyzed shall be reported.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0036650--Amendment No. 1.  Sewage. City of Titusville, 107 North Franklin Street, Titusville, PA 16354.

   This application is for an amendment of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Oil Creek and Church Run in the City of Titusville, Crawford County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 60 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 4.0 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)612
   (11-1 to 4-30)1836
Copper.011.022
Zinc.075.15
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)6,900/100 ml
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Interim)monitor and report
   (Final)0.41.1
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges

   The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to renew these permits and proposes to issue them, subject to their current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.

   The EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to these proposed permit actions under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement to the Field Office indicated as the office responsible, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Field Office of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.

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

   The permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on the Department's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.


   Northeast Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
NPDESFacilityCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.Name and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA-0033529The Pennsylvania State University
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Physical Plant Building
University Park, PA 16802
Luzerne
Lehman Twp.
Harveys
Creek
TRC
PA-0060763American Landmark Management Corp.
P. O. Box 837
Marshalls Creek, PA 18335
Monroe
Middle
Smithfield Twp.
Bushkill
Creek
TRC

DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law

(Part II Permits)

   The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).

   Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the following: name, address and telephone number; identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed; and a concise statement in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protest. Each commentator will be notified in writing of the time and place if a hearing or conference concerning the plan, action or application to which the protest relates is held. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit applications and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

   Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

   WQM Permit No. 4699414.  Sewage. River Park Office Associates, 555 North Lane, Suite 6101, Conshohocken, PA 19428. This project is for the construction and operation of a sewage treatment plant, pump station and forcemain and gravity sewer line to serve River Park multitenant office complex located in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County.

   Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707. Persons who wish to review any of these applications, should contact Mary DiSanto at (717) 705-4732.

   A.  6799402.  Sewage, submitted by Newberry Township Municipal Authority, 1915 Old Trail Road, Etters, PA 17319, in Newberry Township, York County to construct a pump station, force main and sanitary sewer to serve Grandview Acres and surrounding area was received in the Southcentral Region on April 29, 1999.

   A.  0572401 99-1.  Sewage, submitted by Municipal Authority of the Borough of Bedford, 244 West Penn Street, Bedford, PA 15522, in Bedford Borough, Bedford County to replace the existing effluent line was received in the Southcentral Region on May 3, 1999.

   A.  2299402.  Sewage, submitted by Elizabeth Area Authority, 14 South Market Street, Elizabethville, PA 17023, in Elizabethville Borough, Dauphin County to upgrade and expand an existing treatment plant was received in the Southcentral Region on May 4, 1999.

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

   A.  567S002-A1.  Sewerage. Hastings Area Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 559, 207-1 Fifth Avenue, Hastings, PA 16646. Application for the modification and the operation of sewers and appurtenances, pump stations, a sewage treatment plant and outfall and headwall to serve Hastings Area Sewer Authority Sewage Treatment Plant located in Elder Township, Cambria County.

INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

(PAS)


NPDES Individual

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided in the permit as erosion and sedimentation control measures and facilities which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharge.

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

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Regional Office or County Conservation District Office indicated as the responsible office, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. A copy of the written comments should be sent to the County Conservation District Office. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Regional Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.

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

   The application and related documents, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the County Conservation District Office or the Department's Regional Office indicated above the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.

   Carbon County Conservation District, District Manager, 5664 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235-5114, (610) 377-4894.

   NPDES Permit PAS101320.  Stormwater. Holy Protection Monastery Land Development, c/o Athino Voutea, 378 Laurytown Road, Weatherly, PA 18255-4732, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Weatherly Borough, Carbon County, to Lehigh River.

   NPDES Permit PAS101321.  Stormwater. Kovatch Enterprises, Inc., c/o John J. Kovatch, Jr., One Industrial Complex, Nesquehoning, PA 18240, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County, to Nesquehoning Creek.

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

   NPDES Permit PAS10Q173.  Stormwater. Lucent Technologies Optoelectronics, Bruce George, 9999 Hamilton Blvd., Rm. 1A-004, Breinigsville, PA 18031-9359, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, to Little Lehigh Creek.

   NPDES Permit PAS10Q174.  Stormwater. R. D. Management, Richard Burdoff, 810 7th Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10019, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, to Little Lehigh Creek.

Public Hearing Notice

   Northeast Regional Office: Soils and Waterways Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.

   NPDES Permit for Discharge of Stormwater from Construction Activities

   Permittee Name and Address: Henry Lubsen, President, Oakleaf Properties, Inc., 824 Eighth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public hearing on an Individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application no. PAS10U104 submitted by Oakleaf Properties, Inc. The application is for discharges of stormwater from construction activities to Cooks Creek, an exceptional value (EV) watershed. The construction is related to the proposed Oakview Estates residential development in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County.

   The hearing has been scheduled for July 1, 1999, at 7 p.m. in the Department's Bethlehem District Office, 4530 Bath Pike, in Bethlehem.

   The Department is in the final review stages of the proposal and has received a recommendation for approval from the Northampton County Conservation District.

   The public hearing will be held only if significant public interest exists. If the Department does not receive any comments regarding the proposal during the 30-day comment period, it will be understood that there is no significant interest and the public hearing will be cancelled.

   To develop an agenda for the hearing, the Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of their intent to Kate Crowley, Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the hearing.

   The Department requests that individuals limit their testimony to 10 minutes so that all individuals have the opportunity to testify. Written copies of oral testimony are requested. Relinquishing of time will not be allowed. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire, however, individuals who preregister to testify will be given priority. If time permits, individuals can provide additional testimony beyond their allotted 10 minutes if all other individuals have presented their testimony.

   Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact Richard Shudak at (570) 826-2060 or the Pennsylvania AT&T relay service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department can accommodate their needs.

   Those unable to attend the hearing can submit written testimony or comment to the Department until July 8, 1999.

   The NPDES permit application is available for review at the Department's regional office, 2 Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. Appointments for scheduling a review can be made by calling the Department's regional Records Management Section at (570) 826-2511. The permit application is also available for review at the Northampton County Conservation District in Nazareth, PA.

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