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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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[32 Pa.B. 1666]
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 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.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0054151 Joseph L. Kennedy
7 College View Road
Malvern, PA 19355Chester County
Malvern BoroughUNT of Ridley Creek Y
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA-0007757
IWBPB America, Inc.
5301 W. Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607Luzerne County
Exeter TownshipNorth Branch
Susquehanna River
Watershed #5BYes
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0085235 Post Office Inn Corp.
d/b/a Emily's Pub
3790 Morgantown Road
Mohnton, PA 19540-9618Berks County
Robeson TownshipUNT Allegheny Creek/3C Y PA0010367 Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Hollidaysburg Rail Yard
110 Franklin Rd., SE, Box 13
Roanoke, VA 24042Blair County
Hollidaysburg BoroughBeaverdam Branch
Juniata River/11-AY PA0084522 Allentown Refrigerated Terminal, Inc.
125 Seneca Trail
Boyertown, PA 19512Berks County
Colebrookdale TownshipTributary of Ironstone Creek/3-D Y PA008296 Mt. Zion School of Ministry
R. R. 1 Box 7380
Grantville, PA 187028Lebanon County
East Hanover TownshipUNT to Indiantown Run/ 7-D Y PA0070424 Caernarvon Township Municipal Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 291
Morgantown, PA 19543Berks County
Caernarvon TownshipConestoga Creek/7J Y
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0002640
Industrial WasteT Y K America, Inc.
301 Brickyard Road
Clairton, PA 15025Clearfield
Irvona BoroughNorth Witmer Run
(SWP 8C)Y PA0010553
Industrial WasteFish and Boat Commission
1225 Shiloh Road
State College, PA 16801-8495Centre
Benner TownshipSpring Creek
(SWP 9C)Y
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.
No. PA0050474, Sewage, Warwick Drainage Company, 502 Gordon Drive, Exton, PA 19341. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Warwick Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to French Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: exceptional value waters, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 13,500 gpd are as follows:
Average
Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 40 Dissolved Oxygen 2.0 (minimum) Total Residual Chlorine Nondetect Nondetect Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
No. PA0030970, Sewage, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, P. O. Box 260, Cheyney, PA 19319. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. This is existing discharge to East Branch of Chester Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 270,000 gpd are as follows:
Average
Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N)
(5-1 to 10-31)
6.5 13.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 19.5 39.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.PA0088781, Industrial Waste, Conectiv Mid-Merit, Inc., 113 Pencader Drive, Suite 100, P. O. Box 6066, Newark, DE 19714-6066. The proposed facility will be located in Peach Bottom Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of cooling tower blowdown.
Notice of this application was printed at 32 Pa.B. 1421 (March 16, 2002). That notice contained an error: the maximum daily discharge temperature limitation for Outfall 001 (discharge to Susquehanna River) was specified as 100°F, when it should have been 110°F.
Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
Application No. PA 0088323, Industrial Waste, Calpine Construction Finance Co., L.P. (Ontelaunee Energy Center), The Pilot House, Second Floor, Lewis Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. This facility is located in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County.
Description of activity: The application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.
The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in Watershed 3-C and classified for WWF, water supply recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough is located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.35 MGD are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum pH (S.U.) From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids Monitor
and ReportMonitor
and Report30 60 75 Total Dissolved Solids Monitor
and ReportMonitor
and Report2,400 3,000 3,000 Total Zinc Monitor
and ReportMonitor
and Report1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Chromium Monitor
and ReportMonitor
and Report0.20 0.40 0.50 Chromium VI Monitor
and ReportMonitor
and ReportMonitor
and ReportMonitor
and ReportXXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX 15 30 30 Temperature XXX XXX Monitor
and ReportXXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX 0.20 XXX 0.5 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.
Application No. PA 0246557, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 2873, Susquehanna Valley Organics, Corp., 3705 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This facility is located in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County.
Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of noncontact cooling water.
The receiving stream, Conestoga River, is in Watershed 7-J and classified for WWF, water supply recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Holtwood Power Plant is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 22 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 3.0 MGD are:
Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum Flow Monitored Temperature 105°F as Daily Average pH 6--9 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of stormwater are:
Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Monitor COD Monitor Total Suspended Solids Monitor Total Phosphorus Monitor Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor Dissolved Iron Monitor Oil and Grease Monitor pH Monitor 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.PA0228524, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Duncan Township Supervisors, P. O. Box 908, Wellsboro, PA 16901. This proposed facility is located in Duncan Township, Tioga County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Pending issuance of an NPDES permit for a proposed discharge of treated sewage wastewater.
The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary to Wilson Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9A and is classified for: CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority, located on Pine Creek, is 47.9 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.
Average
Average
Maximum
Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum mg/l CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Cl2 Residual 1.0 2.3 Fecal Coliforms: (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, at all times
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.PA0217565, Sewage, John and Lynae Williams, 2212 Anthony Run Road, Indiana, PA 15701. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Maple Valley Personal Care Home STP in Armstrong Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Anthony 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 Buffalo Township Municipal Authority, Freeport Plant, on the Allegheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.006 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) 21.0 42.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 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.
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).
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).
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
WQM Permit No. 1502401, Sewerage, London Grove Township Municipal Authority, 372 Rosehill Road, Suite 300, West Grove, PA 19390. This proposed facility is located in London Grove Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation to install a pump station and force main to serve a 94-lot subdivision.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 2802401, Sewerage, Guilford Township Authority, 115 Spring Valley Road, Chambersburg, PA 17201. This proposed facility is located in Guilford Township, Franklin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of the Loop Road Pumping Station and Sanitary Sewer Extension.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WQM Permit No. 1802201, Industrial Waste, Fish and Boat Commission, 450 Robinson Lane, Bellefonte, PA 16823-9620. This proposed facility is located in Logan Township, Clinton County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Project includes the installation of an off-line aerated sludge storage tank at the Tylersville Fish Culture Station.
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 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 Department 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.
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
NPDES Permit PAS10 G514, Stormwater, Megill Development, 2 Huntrise Lane, West Chester, PA 19382, has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in East Nottingham Township, Chester County to Jordan Run (EV).
NPDES Permit PAS10 G515, Stormwater, Heritage Building Group, Inc., Suite A-100, Furlong, PA 18725, has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in South Coventry Township, Chester County to French Creek (HQ-TSF).
NPDES Permit PAS10 G516, Stormwater, Conestoga High School, 738 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312-1779, has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County to Valley Creek (EV).
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Lehigh County Conservation District: Lehigh Ag Ctr., Ste. 102, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104, (610) 391-9583.
NPDES
No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityReceiving
Water/UsePAS10Q236 Barry Follweiler
3372 Jordan Rd.
Orefield, PA 18069Lehigh County
Weisenberg TownshipHassen Creek
HQ-CWF, MFSouthcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Lancaster Conservation District: 1383 Arcadia Road, Room 6 Lancaster, PA 17601-3149 (717) 299-5361.
NPDES
No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityReceiving
Water/UsePAS10O085
StormwaterTwo Holdings, Inc.
d/b/a Turkey Hill Dairy
2601 River Road
Conestoga, PA 17516-9630Manor Township
Lancaster CountyWissler Run
HQ-WWFNorthcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Centre County Conservation District, 414 Holmes Ave., Suite 4, Bellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 355-6817.
NPDES
No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityReceiving
Water/UsePAS10F101 Department of General Services
Bureau of Engineering and Architecture
18 and Herr Sts.
Harrisburg, PA 17120Ferguson Township
Centre CountySpruce Creeks Beaver Branch
HQ-EV
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).
Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manger, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 3602502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pequea Valley School District Municipality Leacock Township County Lancaster Responsible Official Amy J. Swartz, Business Administrator
166 S. New Holland Road
P. O. Box 130
Kinzers, PA 17535-0103Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Daniel L. Miller, P.E.
L. Robert Kimball & Associates
415 Moon Clinton Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108Application Received Date January 18, 2002 Description of Action Installation of softening, nitrate, disinfection and corrosion control treatments at the Pequea Valley High School facility. Permit No. 3602503, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Penny Farm Mobile Home Park Municipality Drumore Township County Lancaster Responsible Official Lee E. Mummau, Owner
7971 Bennett Branch Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer James R. Fisher, P.E.
Fisher Engineering Inc.
18 C S. 7th Street
Akron, PA 17501Application Received Date January 10, 2002 Description of Action Installation at the mobile home park of iron and manganese treatment via sequestration for Well No. 2. Permit No. 3602504, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pequea Valley School District Municipality Leacock Township County Lancaster Responsible Official Amy J. Swartz, Business Administrator
166 S. New Holland Road
P. O. Box 130
Kinzers, PA 17535-0103Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Daniel L. Miller, P.E.
L. Robert Kimball & Associates
415 Moon Clinton Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108Application Received Date Janary 18, 2002 Description of Action Installation of softening, nitrate, disinfection and corrosion control treatments at the Pequea Valley School District's elementary and middle schools. Permit No. 6702502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Municipality Warrington Township County York Responsible Official Eugene J. Comoss, Director
P. O. Box 8451
Rachel Carson State Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17105 8451Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Peter Lusardi, P.E.
CET Engineering Services
1240 N. Mountain Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17112Application Received Date February 20, 2002 Description of Action Construction of a modified raw water intake on Pinchot Lake, a new 0.094 MGD membrane filtration facility, chemical treatment, sodium hypochlorite disinfection and a 0.096 MG finished water storage tank. Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. 3302501, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hershey Park Drive
Hershey, PA 17033-0888Township or Borough Punxsutawney Borough
Jefferson CountyResponsible Official William C. Kelvington, Vice President Operations
Pennsylvania American Water CompanyType of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Jerry Hankey
Pennsylvania American Water Company
1909 Oakland Avenue
Indiana, PA 15701Application Received Date March 14, 2002 Description of Action New above ground booster station to replace underground booster station. Capacity will increase from 0.27 MGD to 1.94 MGD. Increase due to a new Wal-Mart store.
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