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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-624

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[33 Pa.B. 1728]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed 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 new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by the EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to 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 office noted before the application, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. The comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. Following the comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.

   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

   Southeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

NPDES No.Facility Name andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed No.)Y/N ?
PA0057231 Eric W. Barton
289 Compass Road
Parkesburg, PA 19365
Chester County
Sadsbury Township
Buck Run Y

   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.Facility Name andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed No.)Y/N ?
PA0061948
Sewage
Lehighton Land Company
1500 Rock Road
Lehighton, PA 18235
Carbon County
Franklin Township
Pohopoco Creek
2B
Y

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.Facility Name andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed No.)Y/N ?
PA0038326 Pequea Valley School District/Intermediate & High
166 S. New Holland Road
Kinzers, PA 17535-0130
Lancaster County
Leacock Township
Pequea Creek
7K
Y
PA0038318 Pequea Valley School District/Salisbury Elem.
166 S. New Holland Road
Kinzers, PA 17535-0130
Lancaster County
Salisburg Township
Pequea Creek
7K
Y
PA0084085 Country View Estates
105 Carlisle Road
Newville, PA 17241
Cumberland County
Upper Frankford Township
Bloser Creek
7B
Y
PA0010227 FL Smidth Inc.
236 S. Cherry Street
Manheim, PA 17545
Lancaster County
Manheim Township
Chickies Creek
7G
Y

   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.Facility Name andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed No.)Y/N ?
PA0209431
Sewerage
Thomas R. Shrout
326 Oakley Drive
State College, PA 16803
Halfmoon Township
Centre County
UNT Halfmoon Creek
11-A
Y
PA0209571 Romain Dorman
R. D. 4, Box 72
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
West Buffalo Township
Union Township
North Branch
Buffalo Creek
10C
Y
PA0023582
Sewerage
Public
Municipal Authority of the
Borough of Freeburg
P. O. Box 308
Freeburg, PA 17827
Snyder County
Freeburg Borough
Susquehecka Creek
SWP 6A
Y

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

   PA0209775, Sewage, Church of Jesus Christ in God, 43351 Centerville Buells Corners Road, Spartansburg, PA 16434. This proposed facility is located in Rome Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 64 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Thompson Creek, is in watershed 16-E and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.000279 MGD.

Concentrations
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX XX
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine XX XX
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   XX--Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0091197, Sewage, High Meadows Sewer Service, Inc., 222 Airport Road, Butler, PA 16001. This proposed facility is located in Penn Township, Butler County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of a treated minor discharge from a privately owned sewage treatment works.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Connoquenessing Creek and Zelienople Municipal Waterworks located at River Mile 22.47, 39.29 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Thorn Creek, is in watershed 20-C and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.

Concentrations
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,400/100ml as a geometric average
Phosphorus
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4
Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.7
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0209988, Industrial Waste, Department of Public Welfare, Polk Center WTP, Polk, PA 16342. This proposed facility is located in Polk Borough, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Existing discharge of treated IW.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company intake on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 24 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, Little Sandy Creek, is in watershed 16-G and classified for HQ-CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.032 MGD.

Loadings Concentrations
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly
(lb/day)
Daily
(lb/day)
Monthly
(mg/l)
Daily
(mg/l)
Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX
Total Suspended Solids XX XX 30 60 75
Iron XX XX 2 4 5
Aluminum XX XX 4 8 10
Manganese XX XX 1 2 2.5
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   XX--Monitor and report.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0034380, Sewage, Quadland Corporation, 7041 Truck World Boulevard, Hubbard, OH 44425. This proposed facility is located in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Municipal Water Authority on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 3 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Allegheny River, is in watershed 16G and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.02 MGD.

Concentrations
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX  
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.3
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   XX--Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0101117, Sewage, Shady Acres Mobile Home Park, P. O. Box 358, Edinboro, PA 16412. This proposed facility is located in Cussewago Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Franklin General Authority intake on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 50 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, Cussewago Creek is in watershed 16-D and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.002 MGD.

Concentrations
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX   XX  
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.3
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   XX--Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0222062, Sewage, Remington's Steakhouse, Inc., 1553 Perry Highway, Mercer, PA 16137. This proposed facility is located in Springfield Township, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority--Eastvale Plant Intake and the Beaver River located at Eastvale, approximately 40 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary to Neshannock Creek, is in watershed 20-A and classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0015 MGD.

Concentrations
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 24,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

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

   PA0058653, Industrial Waste, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Facilities Department, P. O. Box 8299, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8299. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from the boilers of the central utility plants in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to Perkiomen Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 or 002, based on an average flow of 40,000 gallons per day are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature 110°F
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Total Dissolved Solids 16,700 22,600 33,400
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0025917 Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Chalfont New Britain Township Joint Sewage Authority, 1645 Upper State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901-2666. This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to add a stormwater outfall to discharge stormwater from the Chalfont New Britain sewage treatment plant facility area located in Doylestown Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Neshaminy Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on stormwater runoff from parking lot and area around STP are as follows:

Parameter Maximum Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor
Total Suspended Solids Monitor
Oil and Grease Monitor
pH Monitor
COD Monitor
TKN Monitor
Total Phosphorus Monitor
Iron Dissolved Monitor

   Phase II Stormwater Requirements.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0057401, Sewage, S and S Styles, Inc., 6801 Easton Road, Pipersville, PA 18947-9717. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant in Bedminster Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Cabin Run.

   The receiving stream is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 1,405 GPD are as follows:

Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40
Suspended Solids 10 20
Total Nitrogen 10 20
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.0
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0021512, Sewage, Royersford Borough, 300 Main Street, P. O. Box 188, Royersford, PA 19468. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Royersford Borough STP in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River.

   The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.54 MGD are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia (as N) 20 40
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 1.2
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA0061832, Industrial, Tamaqua Cable Products Corporation, P. O. Box 347, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. This proposed facility is located in Schuylkill Haven Borough, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of NPDES permit.

   The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 3A and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Pottstown Water Authority is located on the Schuylkill River, over 50 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for each outfall is as listed.

   Outfall 001--0.038 MGD

Parameter Monthly Average (mg/l) Daily Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 26.0
Total Suspended Solids 19.0
Oil and Grease 15.0 29.0
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   Outfall 002--0.156 MGD

Parameter Monthly Average (mg/l) Daily Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 26.0
Total Suspended Solids 19.0
Oil and Grease 15.0 29.0
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   Outfall 003--0.096 MGD

Parameter Monthly Average (mg/l) Daily Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 26.0
Total Suspended Solids 19.0
Oil and Grease 15.0 29.0
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   Outfall 004--0.019 MGD

Parameter Monthly Average (mg/l) Daily Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 26.0
Total Suspended Solids 19.0
Oil and Grease 15.0 29.0
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0062421, Industrial, Jim Thorpe Water Authority, 421 North Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-2528. This proposed facility is located in Jim Thorpe Borough, Carbon County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of filter backwash.

   The receiving stream, Mauch Chunk Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 2B and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Lehighton Water Authority is located on the Lehigh River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.082 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
pH Within the range 6.0 to 9.0
Total Iron 2 4
Total Aluminum 1.2 2.4
Total Manganese 1.0 2.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0

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

   PA0246972, CAFO, Weiler Farms Partnership (Weiler Farms No. 3), 350 East Mill Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067. Weiler Farms Partnership has submitted an application for an individual NPDES permit for a proposed CAFO known as Weiler Farms No. 3, Box 4418, Ridge Road, Jonestown, Union Township, Lebanon County.

   The CAFO is situated near Trout Run in Watershed 7-D, which is classified for WWF. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 817.2 AEUs consisting of 6,600 wean to finish swine. The animals will be housed in three swine finishing floors. Manure will be stored in three below house manure pits. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities will be 1.54 million gallons. Prior to operation of the manure storage facilities, the design engineer will be required to submit certification that the facilities were constructed in accordance with appropriate Pennsylvania Technical Guide Standards. A release or discharge to waters of this 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. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

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

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

   PA0021229, Sewage, Littlestown Borough Authority, 46 East King Street, Littlestown, PA 17340-1612. This facility is located in Union Township, Adams County.

   Description of activity:  Renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Alloway Creek, is in Watershed 13-D and classified for WWF, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Frederick, MD is located on the Monocacy River, approximately 41 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.0 MGD are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9
Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Copper (Interim) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Copper (Final) 9.1 18.2
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0246808, CAFO, Clair Hurst (Clair Hurst Farm), 788 Kingpen Road, Kirkwood, PA 17536. Clair Hurst has submitted an application for an individual NPDES permit for an existing CAFO known as Swine and Dairy, 788 Kingpen Road, Little Britain Township, Lancaster County.

   The CAFO is situated near an unnamed tributary to West Branch Octoraro Creek in Watershed 7-K, which is classified for HQ, CWF and MF. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 507 AEUs consisting of 3,600 finishing pigs and 95 dairy cows. The animals will be housed in a finishing barn and dairy barn. Manure is collected and stored under the finishing barn and in an earthen lagoon next to the dairy barn. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities is 1.735 million gallons. A release or discharge to waters of this 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. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

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

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

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