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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-2233

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[31 Pa.B. 6829]

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 all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by 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

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

NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #)Y/N ?
PA0087581 Maiden Creek Associates, Inc.
1112 Mountain Road
Kempton, PA 19529
Berks County
Cumru Township
UNT to Irish Creek/3B Y
PA0024457 Halifax Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 443
Halifax, PA 17032-0443
Dauphin County
Halifax Township
Susquehanna River/6C Y

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

   PA0222208, Sewage. Frank Fiamella Subdivision, 3949 Knoyle Road, Erie, PA 16510. This proposed facility is located in Greene Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  treatment of sanitary waste from a five-lot subdivision.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Four Mile Creek, is in watershed 15FM and classified for:  WWF and MF. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) to be considered during the evaluation.

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

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0046418, Sewage. Municipal Authority of Middleboro, Municipal Building, P. O. Box 189, McKean, PA 16426. This proposed facility is located in McKean Borough, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Treatment of sanitary waste from a municipality

   The receiving stream, Elk Creek, is in watershed 15 (Lake Erie) and classified for:  WWF; MF.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) to consider for this evaluation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.10 MGD.

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) 2.5 5.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15
Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 4.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 34,500/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0103373, Sewage. Foxburg Area Water and Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 2, Foxburg, PA 16036-0002. This proposed facility is located in Foxburg Borough, Clarion County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (stream and Public Water Supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Allegheny River and the Parker City Municipal Authority located at Parker City, 3 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, the Allegheny River, is in watershed 17B and classified for:  warm water fishes, water supply and recreation

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.085 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 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

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

   PA#0028576, Sewage, Clarks-Summit--S. Abington Joint Sewer Authority. This proposed facility is located in S. Abington Township, Lackawanna County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Leggett Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #5A and is classified for:  cold water fishery, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Water Supply is located on Susquehanna is approximately 75 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 2.5 MGD (Dry Weather Flow).

Average Average Instantaneous
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) 2.9 5.8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 8.7 17.4
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 3 mg/l at all times.
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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine .17 .39
Copper Monitor & Report
Lead Monitor & Report
Zinc Monitor & Report

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

   Application No. PA 008541, SIC Code 3585, Industrial Waste, York International, 631 Richland Avenue, York, PA 17403. This facility is located in Spring Garden Township, York County.

   Description of activity:  The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.

   The receiving stream, Codorus Creek, is in Watershed 7-H and classified for warm water fishery, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Wrightsville Water Supply Co. is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 20 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (process wastewater) based on a design flow of 0.096 MGD are:

Concentrations (mg/l)
Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum
pH 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times
TSS 31 60 75
CBOD5 XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Cadmium 0.16 0.25 0.4
Total Chromium 1.7 2.8 4.2
Total Copper 0.75 1.5 1.9
Total Lead 0.43 0.69 1.1
Total Nickel 2.4 4.0 6.0
Total Silver 0.24 0.48 0.6
Total Zinc 1.5 2.6 3.8
Total Cyanide 0.65 1.2 1.6
Oil and Grease 15 XXX 30
Total Toxic Organics XXX 2.13 XXX
Total Aluminum XXX Monitor and Report XXX
Trichloroethylene XXX Monitor and Report XXX

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003, 005, 006, 008, 011 and 012 (noncontact cooling water and stormwater) are:

Concentrations (mg/l)
Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum
pH 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times
Discharge Temperature (°F) XXX Monitor and Report XXX

   In addition, the following parameters are proposed for monitoring:  Total Cadmium, Total Chromium, Total Copper, Total Lead, Total Nickel, Total Silver, Total Zinc, Total Cyanide, Total Toxic Organics, Total Suspended Solids, Oil and Grease, Total Aluminum, Trichloroethylene, Trichlorofluoromethane, Chloro-difluoromethane and 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro- ethane.

   The proposed monitoring parameters for Outfalls 002, 004, 007, 009 and 010 (stormwater outfalls) are Total Cadmium, Total Chromium, Total Copper, Total Lead, Total Nickel, Total Silver, Total Zinc, Total Cyanide, Total Toxic Organics, Total Suspended Solids, Oil and Grease, pH, Total Aluminum, Trichloroethylene, Trichlorofluoromethane, Chlorodifluoromethane and 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethane.

   Individuals 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.

   Application No. PA 0029106, Sewage, Greenfield Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 1, Box 948, Claysburg, PA 16625-9737. This facility is located in Greenfield Township, Blair County.

   Description of activity:  The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Frankstown Branch Juniata River, is in Watershed 11-A and classified for trout stocking, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for United Water Company is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 150 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.800 MGD are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 8.0 XXX 16
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) 7,600/100 ml as a geometric average

   Individuals 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.

   Application No. PA 0088820, SIC Code 4911, Industrial Waste, Conectiv Mid-Merit, Inc., 113 Pencader Drive, Suite 100, Newark, DE 19714-6066. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Columbia Water Co. located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 8.18 MGD are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
pH 6--9
Temperature 110°F
Heat Rejection Rate Monitor
Free Available Chlorine XXX 0.2 0.5

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 100 are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids 30 100 125
Oil and Grease 15 20 30

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Application No. PAS603503, Stormwater, Royal Green Corporation, P. O. Box 9, Temple, PA 19560. This facility is located in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County.

   Description of activity:  The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of stormwater.

   The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in Watershed 3-C and classified for warm water fishes, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough is located on the Schuylkill River, approximately 28 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001, 002, 003 and 004 are:

Monitoring Requirements
Parameter Composite Sample (mg/l) Monitor Frequency
Total Iron Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Total Copper Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Total Lead Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Total Zinc Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Total Aluminum Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Chromium, VI Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Benzene Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Toluene Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Ethyl Benzene Monitor and Report 1/6 months
Naphthalene XXXX 1/6 months

   Individuals 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.


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

   PA0000914, Industrial Waste, SIC, 8731, U. S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Naval Reactors Office, 814 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122-0109. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, NorthEast Stream--002 and 007; Thompson Run--006; Bull Run--001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company, located at Pittsburgh, 9 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001 and 002:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.06 and 0.008 resp. mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids 25 50
Oil and Grease 15 30
Temperature 110°
Zinc 0.2710.540.68
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 007:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.036 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids3075
Tetrachloroethylene 0.00220.0055
Trichloroethylene 0.0050.0125
1,2-trans-Dichloroethylene 0.005 0.0125
Dissolved Iron 7
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 006:  existing discharge, design flow of N/A mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Fecal ColiformMonitor and Report

   Outfall 003--005:  existing discharge, design flow of N/A mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Discharge consists of uncontaminated stormwater runoff.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0205061, Sewage, Hopewell Area School District, 2354 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15000-4501. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Raccoon Elementary School STP in Raccoon Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as tributary of Gum 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:  Midland Borough Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.00854 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) 1.9 3.8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0
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 0.02 0.04
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS

CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER

APPLICATIONS UNDER THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW

PART II PERMITS

   The following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). The applications are listed in two categories. Section I lists all municipal and industrial permits.

   Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the 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.

   The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing 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 of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. 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.

   A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.


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

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

   WQM Permit No. 4501408, Sewerage, Pinecrest Development Corporation, P. O. Box 760, Pocono Pines, PA 18350. This proposed facility is located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity:  Facility upgrade for existing wastewater treatment plant. Work to include:  addition of a 35,000 gallon influent equalization tank, a tertiary filter in the existing control building and piping modifications.

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

   Application No. 0278408-A6, Sewerage, Upper Allegheny Joint Sanitary Authority, 320 Fourth Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084. Application for the Modification of a Sewage Treatment Plant to serve the Upper Allegheny Joint Sanitary Authority located in East Deer Township, Allegheny County.

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

   WQM Permit No 2001422, Sewerage, Gary Galford, 16019 State Highway 86, Meadville, PA 16335. This proposed facility is located in Woodcock Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity:  This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No 2501426, Sewerage, Thomas J. Steele, 1013 Broad Street, Conneaut, OH 44030. This proposed facility is located in Franklin Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity:  This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No 6201410, Sewerage, Diane M. and Steven C. Pondel, 240 Seminole Avenue, Corry, PA 16407. This proposed facility is located in Columbus Township, Warren County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity:  This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

   WQM Permit No. 1601405, Sewerage, Rimersburg Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 413, Rimersburg, PA 16248. This proposed facility is located in Rimersburg, Borough, Clarion County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity:  This project is for the construction and installation of a chlorine contact tank and control building at the Rimersburg Sewage Treatment Plant.


NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity into 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 conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.

   Where indicated, 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 appropriate Department Regional Office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. 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 Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office 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 this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.

   Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

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

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

NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No. Address Municipality Water/Use
PAS10S056-2 Aventis Pasteur, Inc.
Discovery Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
Monroe County
Pocono Township
Swiftwater Creek
HQ-CWF

   Northampton County Conservation District:  Greystone Building, Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211, (610) 746-1971.

NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No. Address Municipality Water/Use
PAS10U162 Richard Bartolacci, Pres.
Fairfield Development
3864 Courtney Street
Suite 140
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Northampton County
Lower Nazareth and
Bethlehem Townships
Bushkill Creek
HQ-CWF

   Wayne County Conservation District:  Ag Service Center, 470 Sunrise Ave., Honesdale, PA 18431, (570) 253-0930.

NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No. Address Municipality Water/Use
PAS107424 James A. Forti
Lobilito, Inc.
Route 507
P. O. Box 225
Gouldsboro, PA 18424
Wayne County
Lehigh Township
Lehigh River
HQ-CWF

   Northwest Region:  Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6860.

   NPDES Permit PAS104112, Stormwater. Catalyst Energy, Inc., 117 Radcliff Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-3384 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Lafayette Township, McKean County to Thundershower Run (HQ-CWF) and Turnup Run (HQ-CWF).

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMIT

   Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, the following parties have applied for a PWS permit to construct or substantially modify a public water system.

   Persons wishing to comment on the permit application are invited to submit a statement to the office listed before the application within 30 days 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. Comment responses 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 after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.

   Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. 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 permit application and any related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.

   Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

SAFE DRINKING WATER


Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).

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

   Application No. 3501503, Public Water Supply.

Applicant PA-American Water Company
Township or Borough Jessup Borough
Responsible Official David Kaufman
Northeast Regional Manager
PA-American Water Company
20 East Union Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1397
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Richard B. Kresge, Jr., P.E.
Quad Three Group, Inc.
37 North Washington Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Application Received Date November 8, 2001
Description of Action Approval is requested for the construction of two new booster pump stations and one elevated water storage tank for the Jessup Small Business Center.
   Application No. 3501508, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mountain Spring Water, Inc.
Township or Borough West Penn Township
Responsible Official Gregory Jones, President
Mountain Spring Water, Inc.
Columbia and Bern Streets
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Type of Facility Bulk Water Hauling System
Consulting Engineer Daniel James Becker, P.E.
RETTEW Associates, Inc.
3020 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
Application Received Date November 27, 2001
Description of Action Mountain Spring Water, Inc. currently provides water service to the Village of South Tamaqua, Schuylkill County under DEP Public Water Supply Permit Facility I. D. No. 3540048. The system currently serves approximately 32 customers. Mountain Spring Water, Inc. has made provisions with the Tamaqua Water Authority to take over the existing distribution system and service Mountain Spring Water, Inc.'s existing customers. At that time, Mountain Spring Water, Inc. intends to disconnect from the system and begin operation as a bulk water hauling system.

   Southcentral Region:  Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   Permit No. 4401501 MA, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Municipal Authority of the Borough of Lewistown
Municipality Derry Township
County Mifflin
Responsible Official Harris Layton
70 Chestnut St.
Lewistown, PA 17044
Type of Facility Public Water Supply
Consulting Engineer Eric A Casanave, P.E.
Gwin Dobson & Foreman Inc
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602-4475
Application Received Date November 9, 2001
Description of Action Construction of a 250,000 gallon finished water storage tank and 8,4000 feet of pipe.

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

   Permit No. 0401505, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Marion Township
485 Hartzell School Road
Fombell, PA 16123
Township or Borough Marion Township
Responsible Official Jeff Kording, Chairperson
Marion Township
485 Hartzell School Road
Fombell, PA 16123
Type of Facility Tank
Consulting Engineer Widmer Engineering, Inc.
806 Lincoln Place
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Application Received Date November 26, 2001
Description of Action Installation of 209,000 gallon above ground water storage tank.

MINOR AMENDMENT


Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17)

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

   Application No. NA, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Mahoning Manor Estates Home Owners Association
Township or Borough Mahoning Township, Carbon County
Responsible Official Dennis Daubenspeck, Operator
59 White Pine Lane
Lehighton, PA 18235
Type of Facility Public Water System
Consulting Engineer Jack A. Raudenbush, P.E.
29 South Union Street
Middletown, PA 17057
Application Received Date November 20, 2001
Description of Action The addition of well source #2, a storage tank and treatment to disinfect and sequester manganese.

WATER ALLOCATIONS


Applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 842, No. 365) (35 P. S. §§ 631--641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.

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

   WA56-808A, Water Allocations. Municipal Authority of the Borough of Seven Springs, 290 Lagoon Lane, Champion, PA 15622-9602, Somerset County. The applicant is requesting 415,000 gallons per day, peak day, from Trout Run Springs Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4; and 55,000 gallons per day, peak day, from the Hemlock Lodge Spring.

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

   WA 10-913B, Water Allocations. Connoquenessing Borough Authority, Connoquenessing Borough, Butler County. The Connoquenessing Borough Authority is requesting a subsidiary water allocation permit to increase purchase to 254,500 gpd from the Pennsylvania American Water Company-Butler (PAWC). This proposed increased allocation will provide adequate supply for current number of services and the projected growth over the 25-year request.

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