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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 No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA-0033529 The Pennsylvania State University
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
101P Physical Plant Building
University Park, PA 16802-1118Luzerne
Lehman TownshipHarvey
(5B)Y
PA-0063142 Gregory Chrin
Chrin Brothers, Inc.
635 Industrial Drive
Easton, PA 18042Williams Township
Northampton CountyAn UNT of the Lehigh River
(2C)Y
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 ?
PA0086941
(Sewage)Dwayne Kocher
Stardust Motel
R. D. 4 Box 4960
Duncannon, PA 17020Perry County
Watts TownshipSusquehanna River/6-C Y
PA0080756
(Sewage)Hershey Farms, Inc.
P. O. Box 159
Strasburg, PA 17579
Lancaster County
Strasburg TownshipPequea Creek/7-K Y
PA0007391
(Industrial Waste)The York Water Company
130 East Market Street
York, PA 17405-7089
York County
Spring Garden TownshipSouth Branch Codorus Creek/7-H Y
PA0086142
(Sewage)Washington Township Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 421
Bally, PA 19503-0421
Berks County
Washington TownshipWest Branch Perkiomen Creek/3-E 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 ?PA0031798
SewerageBucktail Council Inc.
Boy Scouts of America
209 First Street
DuBois, PA 15801Huston Township
Clearfield CountyMountain Run
8-AY
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed#)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0221236
Brocklehurst Mobile Home Park
306 Fox Mine Road
Jackson Center, PA 16133
Jackson Township
Mercer CountyUnnamed Tributary to Fox Run
20-AY PA0102067
Nystrom Martin Subdivision
P. O. Box 332
Sugar Grove, PA 16350
Sugar Grove Township
Warren CountyUnnamed Tributary to Stillwater Creek
16-BY
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.
No. PA0058408, Sewage, River Crest Homeowners Association and Toll PA IV, L.P., 1321 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from River Crest STP in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Schuylkill River (001) and Doe Run (002). The amendment addresses plant expansion from 86,025 gpd to 112,150 gpd.
The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge 001 is Philadelphia Suburban Water Company--Pickering Creek Water Filtration Plant and from the point of discharge 002 is Philadelphia Suburban Water Company in Upper Providence Township.
The receiving streams are classified for the following uses: WWF, TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001and 002, based on an average flow of 112,150 gpd, are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 15 20 Total Suspended Solids 10 15 20 Ammonia (as N) 3.0 6.0 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0052353, Sewage, Buckingham Township, 2380 Durham Road, P. O. Box 413, Buckingham, PA 18912.
This proposed facility is located in Buckingham Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of a permit to discharge treated sewage from a facility known as Buckingham Village WWTP. This is a seasonal discharge to Mill Creek, from November 1 to April 30. The discharge from this facility is diverted to offsite spray irrigation fields when not discharged to Mill Creek.
The receiving stream, Mill Creek (Stream Code 02596), is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2F and is classified for: CWF, MF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for AQUA PA, INC., is located on Neshaminy Creek at Oakford, PA.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a seasonal design flow of 236,000 gpd.
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 20 30 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen 10 20 Phosphorus, Total Monitor/Report
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH Between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Notification of Responsible Operator
2. Average Weekly Definition
3. Remedial Measures
4. No Stormwater
5. Necessary Property Rights
6. Small Stream Discharge
7. Optimize Chlorine Dosage
8. Sewage Sludge Disposal
9. Submit Data for TMDL/WLA Analysis
10. I-Max Limits
11. No Discharge Report
12. Laboratory Certification
13. Seasonal Stream Discharge
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.
PA0064386, Industrial, Pittsburgh Terminals Corporation, P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
This proposed facility is located in Allentown City, Lehigh County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of a new NPDES Permit.
The receiving stream, Lehigh River, is in the State Water Plan watershed No. 2C and is classified for: TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Keystone Water Co. is located on Delaware River over 10 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002 are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons Monitor/Report
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: requirements for petroleum marketing terminals.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PA0228869, Sewage 4952, PA Dept. of Conversation and Natural Resources, North Central Engineering Office, Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, R. R. 4 Box 212, Emporium, PA 15834.
This proposed facility is located in Leidy Township, Clinton County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The proposed wastewater treatment facility for the Kettle Creek State Park's Lower Campground. The proposed facility will serve 44 campsites with an anticipated average flow of 2,200 gpd. The proposed treatment will consist of an equalization tank, a packaged activated sludge treatment plant, a sludge holding tank, rapid sand filters, and ultraviolet disinfection. The proposed discharge will be to Kettle Creek downstream of the Alvin Bush Dam.
The receiving stream, Kettle Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9B and is classified for TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is located on the West Branch Susquehanna River approximately 105 miles downstream of the proposed point of discharge, near Milton, PA.
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.0022 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/L) Maximum (mg/L) Flow Report
Fecal Coliforms 200/100mL
CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Chlorine Residual 1.0 2.3 pH Within the Range of 6.0 to 9.0 PAS234803, Industrial Waste SIC, 2869, Rutgers Organics Corporation, 201 Struble Road, State College, PA 16801.
This existing facility is located in College Township, Centre County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of stormwater.
The receiving stream, an UNT to Spring Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9C and classified for: HQ-CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is assumed to be the proposed intake at Lock Haven located approximately 30 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall S01 are:
Maximum Parameter Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 Report COD Report Oil and Grease Report pH Report SARA Title III Section 313 Water Priority Chemicals Report TSS Report Total Phosphorous Report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report Total Iron Report Best Management Practices
Inspect all containers prior to loading and unloading and use drip pans when loading or unloading liquids; where possible perform loading and unloading indoors and/or avoid rain events.
Provide for adequate separation between process and nonprocess areas; ensure no cross connections exist between process and storm sewers.
Ensure sufficient secondary containment around all chemical storage areas; provide automated equipment to prevent overtopping of storage vessels and leak detection.
Provide adequate inventory control and management for all raw and spent materials.
Perform regular inspection and maintenance of valves, couplings, hoses and pipes to prevent leaks and spills.
Provide employees with spill response information and training.
Maximize opportunities to reduce hazardous material usage (such as, source reduction and recycling).
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.PA0021822, Sewage, Borough of Berlin, 700 North Street, P. O. Box 115, Berlin, PA 15530-0115.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Berlin Borough STP in Berlin Borough, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Buffalo Creek, 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 Borough Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.8 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5/1 to 10/30) 15 22.5 30 (11/1 to 4/30) 25 37.5 60 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5/1 to 10/30) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11/1 to 4/30) 7.5 11.3 15.0 Fecal Coliform (5/1 to 9/30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10/1 to 4/30) 2000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 0.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0092835, Sewage, Maronda Farms, Inc., 202 Park West Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15126.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Washington Acres STP in Washington Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an UNT of Pucketa Creek, which are classified as a TSF 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: Oakmont Borough Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.1 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) 2.0 4.0 (11/1 to 4/30) 4.0 8.0 Fecal Coliform (5/1 to 9/30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10/1 to 4/30) 2000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine .02 .07 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0095362, Sewage, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666-8908.
This application is for renewel of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Laurelville Mennonite Church Center Sewage Treatment Plant in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Jacobs Creek, 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: Westmoreland County Municipal Authority-McKeesport.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.012 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 25 50 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 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0205982, Sewage, D. Bruce Wise, 225 Horseshoe Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Wise's Mobile Home Terrace STP in Cambria Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an UNT of Howells 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: Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliform (5/1 to 9/30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10/1 to 4/30) 2000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0216470, Sewage, Consolidation Coal Company, P. O. Box 355, 172 Route 519, Eighty Four, PA 15330.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Dilworth Mine Airshaft No. 3 STP in Jefferson Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Pumpkin 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: Tri County Joint Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 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 10/30) 1.9 3.8 (11/1 to 4/30) 2.9 5.8 Fecal Coliform (5/1 to 9/30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10/1 to 4/30) 2,000/100 as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.018 0.042 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.
PA0218766-A1, Sewage, Edward Hallisey, 1252 Lovi Road, Freedom, PA 15042.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Hallisey Small Flow STP in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Drainage Swale to Snake Run Via PennDOT Storm Sewer Culvert, 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: Nova Chemicals, Beaver Valley Plant, on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0008 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0023124-Amendment No. 2, Sewage. Albion Borough, 15 Smock Avenue, Albion, PA 16401.
This proposed facility is located in Conneaut Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Amendment to an existing discharge of treated sewage.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and Public Water Supplier) considered during the evaluation is Conneaut Creek and the PA/OH state line located approximately 14.2 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, Conneaut Creek, is in watershed 15 and classified for: WWFs, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of n/a mgd.
Loadings Concentrations Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) This outfall shall be composed entirely of nonpolluting stormwater runoff
in accordance with Special Condition Number 4.
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)
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 6704412, Sewerage, Stewartstown Borough Sewer Authority, 6 North Main Street, Stewartstown, PA 17363.
This proposed facility is located in Hopewell Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Replacement of the Oakhill Pump Station.
WQM Permit No. 2804406, Sewerage, Leroy E. Beeler, 2984 Sollenberger Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
This proposed facility is located in Guilford Township, Franklin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/Operation of a spray irrigation system to serve their single family residence.
WQM Permit No. 2204409, Sewerage, Susquehanna Township Authority, 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
This proposed facility is located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a sewer extension to serve Dennison Estates.
WQM Permit No. 3804403, Sewerage, Eastern Lebanon County (ELCO) School District, 180 ELCO Drive, Myerstown, PA 17067-2697.
This proposed facility is located in Jackson Township, Lebanon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Rehabilation of Sewage Treatment Plant at the High School.
WQM Permit No. 3804404, Sewerage, Fredericksburg Sewer and Water Authority, P. O. Box 161, Fredericksburg, PA 17026.
This proposed facility is located in Bethel and Swatara Township, Lebanon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Consturction of Sewage Treatment Plant to serve the Camp Strauss and Monroe Valley areas.
WQM Permit No. 2180402, Amendment 04-2, Sewerage, Hampden Township Sewer Authority, 230 South Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
This proposed facility is located in Hampden Township, Cumberland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Phase II Biosolids Handling Improvements at the Roth Lane Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 0704404, Sewerage, Gary and Christine Stillwell, 901 Popular Run Road, Duncansville, PA 16635.
This proposed facility is located in Juniata Township, Blair County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/Operation of small flow sewage treatment system to serve their single family residence at 1260 Dry Run Road, Duncansville.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WQM Permit No. 4104403, Sewerage, Borough Of Duboistown, 2651 Euclid Avenue, Duboistown, PA 17702.
This proposed facility is located in Borough of Duboistown, Lycoming County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a replacement pump station to increase station capacity to 0.864 mgd and increase the size and relocate a small portion of the forcemain.
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