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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 04-952

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[34 Pa.B. 2836]

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 related to 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 (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.

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 a tentative determination 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 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 an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before an application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the regional 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. 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.

   The Department will also accept requests for a public hearing 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:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

NPDES Permit
No. (Type)
Facility Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0060755
Sewage
Minor Renewal
Wyoming County Housing Authority
P. O. Box 350
Nicholson, PA 18446
Meshoppen Township
Wyoming County
Little Meshoppen Creek
04G
Y

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)
Facility Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0085502
SEW
DeAnn Corporation
Manada Creek Mobile Home Park
RVG Management & Development Company
1000 North Front Street
Suite 240
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Dauphin County
East Hanover Township
UNT Manada Creek
7D
Y
PA0024708
SEW
Municipal Authority of the Township of Union
P. O. Box 5625
Belleville, PA 17004-9701
Mifflin County
Union Township
Kishacoquillas Creek
12A
Y
PA0082457
IW
Alexandria Borough Water Authority
Route 305
Alexandria, PA 16611
Huntingdon County
Alexandria Borough
Porter Township
Robinson Run
11-A
Y

   Northwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)
Facility Name and
Address
County and
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0102911
Penn Lakes Girl Scouts
Camp Lend-A-Hand
220 West Plum Street
Edinboro, PA 16412
Sadsbury Township
Crawford County
Unnamed tributary to Conneaut Outlet Y

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

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

   PA0051080, Industrial Waste, SIC 3634, Advanced Power Technology RF PA, Inc., 140 Commerce Drive, Montgomeryville, PA 18936. This facility is in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, noncontact cooling water and stormwater from a facility that manufactures silicon-based semiconductors.

   The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary to Park Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 2F and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Aqua PA Southeast Division is on the Neshaminy Creek, approximately 25.8 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (noncontact cooling water) are based on a design flow of 0.024 mgd and are as follows:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)Instantaneous
Average Maximum Average Maximum Maximum
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily (mg/l)
Temperature110°
pH (Std. Units)6.0 Inst. Min.9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.011 0.026

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (process wastewater) are based on a design flow of 0.012 mgd and are as follows:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Instantaneous
Average Maximum Average Maximum Maximum
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids306075
pH (Std. Units)6.0 Inst. Min.9.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.0110.026
Total Dissolved Solids1,0002,0002,500
Total Toxic Organics1.37
Fluoride, Total3.747.489.35
Magnesium, TotalMonitorMonitor
Turbidity (NTU)100200250
Color (PC units)75150188
Boron4.69.211.5

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (stormwater) are based on the average flow of a stormwater event and are as follows:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Instantaneous
Average Maximum Average Maximum Maximum
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5Monitor
CODMonitor
Oil and GreaseMonitor
pH (Std. Units)Monitor
Total Suspended SolidsMonitor
Total Kjeldahl NitrogenMonitor
Total PhosphorusMonitor
Total Toxic OrganicsMonitor
FluorideMonitor
Iron, DissolvedMonitor

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0058831, Industrial Waste, SIC 2033, Queens Produce, LLC, 554 Creek Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. This facility is in Kennett Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Requests approval of an NPDES permit to discharge 15,000 gpd of treated industrial wastewater from rinsing and cooking of mushrooms.

   The receiving stream, East Branch Red Clay Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3I and classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There are no downstream public water supply intakes in this Commonwealth. The State line is 3 miles downstream and a public water supply intake is 7 miles downstream from the state line in Delaware (Stanton Plant Delaware Waterworks).

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.015 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Instantaneous
Average Maximum Average Maximum Maximum
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.12.39.018.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)2.34.518.036.022.5
Total Suspended Solids1.32.510.020.045.0
NH3N25.00
   (5-1 to 10-31)0.20.41.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)0.40.83.06.03.8
NO2 + NO31.32.510.020.07.5
Total Phosphorus0.10.20.51.025.0
Dissolved Oxygen1.3
Fecal Coliform50/100 ml6.0 Inst. Min.
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
Temperature110°

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: DMR to the Department; remedial measures if unsatisfactory effluent; BAT/ELG reopener; Cl2 requirements; proper sludge removal; 2/month monitoring; and DMR for no discharge.


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

   PA0088285 Amendment No. 1, CAFO, Kreider Farms (Kreider Dairy Farm), 1461 Lancaster Road, Manheim, PA 17545. The Department has decided to reopen and amend the NPDES permit for Kreider Farms under the authority of 25 Pa. Code § 92.2(b)(18) due to the permittee's intention to upgrade its manure storage facilities to prevent pollution. Kreider Dairy Farm is an existing dairy and poultry CAFO in Penn Township, Lancaster County, with 6,242 AEUs. Kreider Farms proposes to install synthetic liners within two existing earthen manure impoundments with a total capacity of approximately 9.5 million gallons. The NPDES permit amendment will include a schedule of compliance to install the liners and eliminate conditions that have been satisfied since the permit was originally issued.

   The draft permit amendment and existing permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office. 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 amendment. 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.

   PA0083585, Sewage, Todd Township Supervisors (Knobsville Wastewater Treatment Facility), HRC 75, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. This facility is in Todd Township, Fulton County.

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

   The receiving stream, Licking Creek, is in Watershed 13-B and classified for CWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the City of Hagerstown is on the Potomac River, approximately 55 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0202 MGD are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 26,000/100 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 in effect.

   PA0247251, CAFO, Glenn Esbenshade (Esbenshade Farms), 220 Eby Chiquies Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552. Glen Esbenshade has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for an existing CAFO known as Esbenshade Farms with three locations: Mount Joy Farm, 220 Eby Chiquies Road, Mount Joy, PA 17752, Rapho Township, Lancaster County; North Farm, Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County; and Maytown Farm, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.

   The CAFO is situated near: Mount Joy Farm, Chickies Creek in Watershed 7-G (WWF); North Farm, Little Chickies Creek in Watershed 7-G (TSF); and Maytown Farm, unnamed tributary to the Susquehanna River (through Rowenna) in Watershed 7-H (WWF).

   The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 7,545 AEUs consisting of 2.168 million layers. The animals are housed in high-rise layer houses. Manure falls directly from the cages to the floor and accumulates in windrows. 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.

   PA0020834, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Greencastle Franklin County Authority, 60 North Washington Street, Greencastle, PA 17225-1230. This facility is in Antrim Township, Franklin County.

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

   The receiving stream, UNT Conococheague Creek, is in Watershed 13-C and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Hagerstown, MD is on the Potomac River, more than 30 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.950 MGD are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.36.6
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.919.8
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total N Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.23 0.75
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) 3,500/100 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 in effect.

   PA0036269, Sewage, Stewartstown Borough Authority, 6 North Main Street, Stewartstown, PA 17363.

   Description of activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for an increased discharge of treated sewage from a publicly owned treatment works in Hopewell Township, York County.

   The receiving water, Ebaughs Creek, is in Watershed 7-I and classified for CWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland is on the Deer Creek, approximately 43 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on an annual average flow rate of 0.74 MGD, to become effective 2 years following permit issuance when the upgraded plant is operational, are:

AverageAverageMaximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 XXX
30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 XXX
50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX
60
Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX
XXX
4.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 XXX
XXX
6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 XXX
XXX
18
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) 4,800/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Metals* XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX
Whole Effluent Toxicity (TUc) XXX
XXX
2.04 XXX

   * Total Metals include total copper, total lead, total zinc, total selenium, total silver, total mercury, total cadmium and total antimony.

   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 in effect.

   PA0082457, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4941, Alexandria Borough Water Plant, P. O. Box 336, Alexandria, PA 16611. This facility is in Porter Township, Huntingdon County.

   Description of activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for a existing discharge of treated industrial waste.

   The receiving stream, Robinson Run, is in Watershed 11-A and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Newport Borough Water Authority is on the Juniata River, approximately 98 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.004 MGD are:

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75
Total Aluminum 4 8 10
Total Iron 2 4 5
Total Magnesium 1 2 2.5
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive

   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 in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327 3666.

   PA0034576, Sewerage SIC, 4952, Towanda Municipal Authority, 724 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. This existing facility is in Towanda Borough, Bradford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Amendment of an NPDES permit to expand an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater and add stormwater best management practices.

   The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 4C and classified for WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Danville Municipal Authority is on the Susquehanna River, 133 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for the expansion of Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.74 MGD.

Average Average Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS 304560
%UV Transmittance Report Daily Minimum
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains Part C 8 that requires reporting of sanitary sewer overflows and Part C 9 Stormwater Management.


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

   PAS216103, Industrial Waste, SIC 3295, Therm-O-Rock East, Inc., Pine Street, New Eagle, PA 15067. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from Therm-O-Rock in New Eagle Borough, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the Pennsylvania American Water Company--Aldrich Station, 410 Cooke Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, 5.6 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfalls 001--008:  new stormwater discharges.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Nitrate plus Nitrite Nitrogen Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0031291, Sewage, YMCA of Pittsburgh--Deer Valley Camp, 254 Deer Valley Drive, Fort Hill, PA 15540-2116. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Deer Valley Camp STP in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Cove Run, which are classified as a CWF 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 Ohiopyle Municipal Waterworks on the Youghiogheny River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.015 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15.0 30.0
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 1.4 3.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0045802, Sewage, Franklin A. Taddeo, Pineview Manor Park, 600 Pineview Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Pineview Manor MHP STP in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.018 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 30.0
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 1.0 2.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0098761-A1, Sewage, NWL Company, 1001 LaFayette Drive, Farmington, PA 15437. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Nemacolin Woodlands Sewage Treatment Plant in Wharton Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge either to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Deadman Run, which are classified as a HQ CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation, or to Sundial Lake so that the water can be reused to maintain onsite lake levels for golf course irrigation, snow making and wetlands management. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the North Fayette County Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.5 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
BOD5 10 15 20
Suspended Solids 5 7.5 10
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.2 3.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 2.5 3.7 5.0
Phosphorus 1.0 1.5 2.0
Nitrite/Nitrate 10 15 20
Fecal Coliform 2.2/100 ml as a geometric mean14/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 7.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Aluminum 0.5 1.0 1.25
Manganese 0.2 0.4 0.5
Total Iron 1.4 2.8 3.5

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0216721, Sewage, George E. and Patricia N. Meerhoff, Thomas E. and Kelly G Meerhoff, 106 Old Route 31, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Meerhoff Small Flow STP in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Jacobs Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.00086 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
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 1.4 3.3
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0218138, Sewage, Armstrong County Industrial Development Authority, 402 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201. This application is for renewal 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 WWF 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:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.4 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 38 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 9.0 12.0
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 Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions: The following effluent limitations will apply if/when the treatment plant is expanded to a flow of 0.8207 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 38 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 6.0 8.0
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 Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

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

   WQM Permit No. 1504408, Sewerage, East Fallowfield Township, 2264 Strasburg Road, East Fallowfield, PA 19320. This proposed facility is in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a wastewater pump station to serve a proposed 74-lot single family home residential subdivision.

   WQM Permit No. 1501416, Amendment, Sewerage, Chester County Parks and Recreation Department, Government Service Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382-4534. This proposed facility is in Wallace Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amending existing permit.

   WQM Permit No. 1503417, Amendment, Sewerage, East Coventry Township, 855 Ellis Woods Road, Pottstown, PA 19465. This proposed facility is in East Coventry Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amending existing permit.

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

   WQM Permit No. 0604405, Sewerage, Larry Hain, P. O. Box 191, Mohrsville, PA 19541-0191. This proposed facility is in Alsace Township, Berks County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of small flow sewage treatment system to serve two apartments.

   WQM Permit No. 3104201, Industrial Waste, Alexandria Borough Water Authority, Route 305, Alexandria, PA 16611. This proposed facility is in Alexandria Borough and Porter Township, Huntingdon County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Replacement of an existing filtration system with a new membrane filtration system.

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

   WQM Permit No. 1704403, Sewerage 4952, Clearfield Borough, 6 South Front Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. This proposed facility is in Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Replacement of approximately 75,719 lineal feet of sanitary sewers, manholes and appurtenances throughout Clearfield Borough.

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

   WQM Permit No. 0204403, Sewerage, Center Township Sewer Authority, 224 Center Grange Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001. This proposed facility is in Center Township, Beaver County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the upgrade and operation of a sanitary sewer interceptor to serve the Elkhorn Run.

   WQM Permit No. 5690401-A1, Sewerage, Salisbury Borough, P. O. Box 343, Salisbury, PA 15558. This proposed facility is in Salisbury Borough, Somerset County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the modification and operation of a sewage treatment plant expansion to serve Salisbury Borough.

   The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, has been identified as a possible funding source. The Department's review of the sewage facilities plan revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.

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

   WQM Permit No. 3704201, Industrial Waste, Castle Cheese, Inc., Route 19, Box 378, Portersville, PA 16051. This proposed facility is in Scott Township, Lawrence County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction of a wastewater treatment facility to treat washdown from floors and equipment and sewage from the restrooms.

   WQM Permit No. 4304201, Industrial Waste, Gibraltar DFC Strip Steel, LLC, 15 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121-2299. This proposed facility is in City of Farrell, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a contact wastewater treatment and discharge system for the no. 1 cold roll facility.

   WQM Permit No. 4304202, Industrial Waste, Duferco Farrell Corporation, 15 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121-2299. This proposed facility is in City of Farrell, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a contact wastewater treatment and discharge system for the no. 2 cold roll facility.

   WQM Permit No. 6204404, Sewerage, Eldred Township, R. D. 2, Box 123A, Pittsfield, PA 16340. This proposed facility is in Eldred Township, Warren County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction and operation of a new wastewater treatment facility to serve the area of the Village of Grand Valley.

   WQM Permit No. 2504414, Sewerage, Calfin's Place, 7495 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412. This proposed facility is in Elk Creek Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction and operation of a small flow treatment facility to serve a restaurant/tavern and to replace a malfunctioning on-lot system.

   WQM Permit No. 3704406, Sewerage, Bessemer Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 642, Bessemer, PA 16112. This proposed facility is in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction and operation of a pump station/sewer extension to serve the Southbreeze Subdivision.

   WQM Permit No. 2504413, Sewerage, Sandra E. Olsen, 290 Avonia Road, Fairview, PA 16415. This proposed facility is in Fairview Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A single residence sewage treatment plant.

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