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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 10-1283

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[40 Pa.B. 3968]
[Saturday, July 17, 2010]

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 Environmental Protection Agency (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.

PA0020168, Sewage, SIC Code 4941, 4952, East Stroudsburg Borough, P. O. Box 303, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-0303. Facility Name: East Stroudsburg Borough. This existing facility is located in East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.

 The receiving stream(s), Brodhead, is located in State Water Plan watershed 01E and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2.25 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageWeeklyAverageWeeklyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Average Minimum Monthly Average Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report
Report Daily Maximum
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX
XXX
6.0 XXX
XXX
9.0
Total Residual Chlorine XXX
XXX
XXX
1.0 XXX
2.3
CBOD5 469 751 XXX
25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 563 844 XXX
30 45 60
Fecal Coliform
(CFU/100 ml)
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX
XXX
XXX
200
Geometric Mean
XXX
XXX
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX
XXX
XXX
2,000
Geometric Mean
XXX
XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 178 XXX
XXX
9.5 XXX
XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on stormwater.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageAverageDailyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Weekly Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
ReportXXX
CBOD5 XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Oil and Grease XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Iron XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on stormwater.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageAverageDailyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Weekly Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
CBOD5 XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX
XXX
XXX
XXXReport
XXX
Oil and Grease XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Iron XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on stormwater.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageAverageDailyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Weekly Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
CBOD5 XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Oil and Grease XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX
XXX
XXXXXX
Report
XXX
Total Iron XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 • Stormwater, WETT.

 You may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.

 The EPA waiver is not in effect.

PA0062898, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4941, PA American Water Co., 100 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1397. Facility Name: PA American Water Watres WTP. This existing facility is located in Plains Township, Luzerne County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Waste.

 The receiving stream(s), Deep Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 5-B and is classified for, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Deep Creek) are based on a design flow of 0.034 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageDailyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report
Report
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Duration of Discharge
 (minutes)
Report
Report
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX
XXX
6.0 XXX
9.0
Total Residual Chlorine XXX
XXX
XXX
0.38 0.57 XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX
XXX
XXX
30 60
Total Aluminum 0.5 0.8 XXX
1.02 1.6 2.0
Total Barium XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
Report
XXX
Total Iron XXX
XXX
XXX
2.0 4.0 XXX
Total Manganese XXX
XXX
XXX
1.0 2.0 XXX
Total Zinc XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
Report
XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Stormwater only, to Mill Creek) are based on a design flow of 0.336 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageDailyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
CBOD5 XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Oil and Grease XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Total Iron XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 • The Outfall 001 discharge is for emergency use only, with reporting requirements and effluent sampling frequencies modified to address intermittent discharge scenarios.

 • Stormwater conditions have been added to address the plant's stormwater Outfall 002

 You may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.

 The EPA waiver is in effect.


 Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0087718
(IW)
Crystal Spring Hardwoods
P. O. Box 34
Crystal Spring, PA 15536
Fulton County
Brush Creek Township
Little Brush Creek
11-C
Y
PA0022250
(Sew)
Biglerville Borough Authority
33 Musselman Avenue
Biglerville, PA 17307
Adams County
Butler Township
UNT of Conewago Creek
7-F
Y
PA0088781
(IW—Transfer)
Calpine Mid Merit, LLC
717 Texas Avenue
Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77002
York County
Peach Bottom Township
Susquehanna River
7-I
Y
PA0030511
(Sew)
Bermudian Springs School District
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372-0501
Adams County
Huntington Township
UNT to Mud Run
7-F
Y
PA0036790
(Sew)
Paradise Mobile Home Park, Inc.
101 Pfautz Road
Duncannon, PA 17020
Perry County
Wheatfield Township
UNT to Dark Run
7-A
Y
PA0088234
(CAFO)
Franklin Family Farms, Inc.
Acorn Farms, Inc.
14627 Lurgan Road
Orrstown, PA 17244
Franklin County
Lurgan Township
UNT to Paxton Run
7-B
Y
PA0080195
(IW)
Anvil International
1411 Lancaster Avenue
Columbia, PA 17512-1939
Lancaster County
Columbia Borough
UNT to Shawnee Run
7-G
Y
PA0088439
(Sew)
Lee E. Mummau
14192 Day Avenue
Mount Airy, MD 21771-4635
Fulton County
Licking Creek Township
Sindeldecker Branch
13-B
Y

 Northcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570-327-0532.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0209147
(Sewage)
Centre Hall Potter Sewer System
2940 Penns Valley Pike
Centre Hall, PA 16828-0497
Centre County
Potter Township
Unnamed Tributary to Sinking Creek
6-A
Y
PA0113433
(Sewage)
Fetterman SFTF
2074 Old Reading Road
Catawissa, PA 17820
Columbia County
Roaring Creek Township
Unnamed Tributary of Roaring Creek
5-E
Y
PA0014575
(Industrial Waste)
Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority
Water Company Road Off Route 973e
Jersey Shore, PA 17740-5046
Lycoming County
Anthony Township
Larrys Creek
10-A
Y
PA0014567
(Industrial Waste)
Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority
Route 973
Jersey Shore, PA 17740-5046
Clinton County
Pine Creek Township
Pine Creek
9-A
Y
PA0112585
(Sewage)
Wagon Wheel Apartments
Wastewater Treatment Plant
R. R. 2
Box 291
Ulster, PA 18850
Bradford County
Ulster Township
Toad Hollow
4-B
Y
PA0209031
(Sewage)
Loganton Borough Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant
P. O. Box 203
Loganton, PA 17747-0203
Clinton County
Loganton Borough
Fishing Creek
9-C
Y
PA0228931
(Sewage)
Kathy Weaver and Robert Martin SFTF
2495 Valley View Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Centre County
Benner Township
Unnamed Tributary of Buffalo Run
9-C
Y

 Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0239585 Lawrence J. Adams
125 Wallace Road
Portersville, PA 16051
Butler County
Muddycreek Township
Unnamed Tributary to Big Run
20-C
Y
PA0002461 Dresser, Inc., d/b/a Dresser Piping Specialties, Inc.
41 Fisher Avenue
Bradford, PA 16701-1649
McKean County
City of Bradford
Tunungwant Creek
16-C
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.

PA0244040, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Shelly Square LP, 528 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19610. Facility Name: Shelly Rd Development. This existing facility is located in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.

 The receiving stream(s), East Branch Perkiomen Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-E and is classified for Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on flow of 12,446 GPD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report
Report
pH (S.U.) 6.0 Instaneous Minimum
9.0
Dissolved Oxygen 6.0
CBOD5 15 30
Total Suspended Solids 15 30
Total Dissolved Solids Report
Oil and Grease Report
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) 200 1,000
Total Nitrogen Report
Ammonia-Nitrogen 1.5 3.0
Total Phosphorus 0.51.0

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 • Notification of operator.

 • Once per week monitoring.

 • Abandon of STP.

 • Public Nuisance.

 • No stormwater.

 • Property Rights.

 • Change of ownership.

 • Sludge disposal.

 • TMDL/WLA Analysis.

 • UV—disinfection system.

 • Laboratory Certification.

 • Fecal Coliform IMAX reporting.

 You may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA waiver is in effect.

PA0057657, Sewage, Kendal-Crosslands Communities, P. O. Box 100, Kennett Square, PA 19348. This proposed facility is located in Kennett Township, Chester County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage from Kendal-Crosslands sewage treatment plant. The discharge is authorized only during the period of November 1 through April 30, and the permittee is expected to maximize the use of spray irrigation for disposal of the treated wastewater in accordance with existing Water Quality Management permits.

 The receiving stream, Bennetts Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3H and is classified for: WWF and MF.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.125 mgd:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Maximum
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 21 20 40
Total Suspended Solids 10 10 20
Ammonia-Nitrogen 2.1 2.0 4.0
Total Phosphorus 2.1 2.0 4.0
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 1,000/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 (Minimum)
pH (Std. Units) 6.0 (Minimum)
9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 0.2
Copper, Total 0.013 0.025 0.012 0.024 0.03
Zinc, Total 0.08 0.17 0.08 0.16 0.2

 In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 1. Notification of Designation of Operator.

 2. Abandon STP when Municipal Sewers Available.

 3. Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.

 4. No Stormwater.

 5. Acquire Necessary Property Rights.

 6. Change of Ownership.

 7. Total Residual Chlorine Requirement.

 8. Sludge Disposal Requirement.

 9. I-Max Requirements.

 10. Laboratory Certification.

 11. Fecal Coliform I-Max Reporting.

 12. Discharge Authorized Only November 1 to April 30.

PA0052230, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Spring Hill Farm WWTF Association, P. O. Box 756, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Facility Name: Spring Hill Farm STP. This existing facility is located in Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.

 The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Webb Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-G and is classified for Trout Stocking and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.1 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDailyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report
Report
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX
XXX
6.0 XXX
XXX
9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX
XXX
5.0 XXX
XXX
XXX
Total Residual Chlorine XXX
XXX
XXX
0.06 XXX
0.14
CBOD5 21 XXX
XXX
25 XXX
50
Total Suspended Solids 25 XXX
XXX
30 XXX
60
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) XXX
XXX
XXX
200 XXX
1,000
Ammonia-Nitrogen (MGD)
 May 1 - Oct 31 1.7 XXX
XXX
2.0 XXX
4.0
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 5.0 XXX
XXX
6.0 XXX
12.0
Total Phosphorus (Interim) XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
XXX
Report
Total Phosphorus
 May 1 - Oct 31 (Final) 0.8 XXX
XXX
1.0 XXX
2.0
 Nov 1 - May 31 (Final) 1.7 XXX
XXX
2.0 XXX
4.0

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 1. Operator Notification.

 2. Abandon STP when Municipal Sewers Available.

 3. Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.

 4. No Stormwater.

 5. Acquire Necessary Property Rights.

 6. Small Stream Discharge.

 7. Change of Ownership.

 8. Chlorine Minimization Plan.

 9. Proper Sludge Disposal.

 10. TMDL/WLA Requirement.

 11. Laboratory Certification.

 12. Fecal Coliform Reporting.

 You may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA waiver is in effect.

PA0057967, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 2066, RAF Pennsburg, LP, 165 Township Line Road, Suite 100, Jenkintown, PA 19046-3546. Facility Name: RAF Pennsburg Plant. This existing facility is located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial and sewage wastewater.

 The receiving stream(s), Macoby Creek Branch, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-E and is classified for Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.020 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDailyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report
Report
pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen 5.0
Color (Pt-Co Units) 100
CBOD5 4.0 8.0 25 50 62
Total Suspended Solids 3.5 7.0 20 40 50
Total Dissolved Solids 167 334 1,000 2,000 2,500
Oil and Grease 15 30 30
Fecal Coliform 200
Geometric Mean
1,000
Ammonia-Nitrogen 0.35 0.70 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Phosphorus 0.35 0.70 2.0 4.0 5.0
Chromium, Total Report
Cadmium, Total Report
Copper, Total Report
Manganese, Total Report
Chromium, Hex Report
Chromium, Trivalent Report
Nickel, Total Report

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002—005 are based on average storm event are as follows:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageDailyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum
pH (S.U.) Report
CBOD5 Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand Report
Total Suspended Solids Report
Oil and Grease Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report
Total Phosphorus Report
Total Iron Report

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 13. Storm Water Management Practices.

 14. Approved Test Methods.

 You may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484.250.5910.

 The EPA waiver is in effect.

NPDES PUBLIC NOTICE

Application for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit to Discharge to State Waters

Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, Telephone: 570-327-0532.

PA0034576, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Towanda Borough Municipal Authority Bradford County, 724 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848-1616. Facility Name: Towanda Municipal Authority. This existing facility is located in Towanda Borough, Bradford County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.

 The receiving stream(s), Susquehanna River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 4-C and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.16 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageWeeklyAverageWeeklyInstantaneous
Parameters Monthly Average Minimum Monthly Average Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report
Report Daily Maximum
pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
CBOD5 242 387 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 290 435 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform
(CFU/100 ml)
 May 1 - Sep 30 200
Geometric Mean
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 2,000
Geometric Mean
UV Intensity (%) Report
Total Copper Report Daily Maximum

 The proposed monitoring requirements and, where appropriate, effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 001.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Monthly
Parameters Monthly Annual Minimum Average Maximum
Ammonia-N Report
Report
Report
Kjeldahl-N Report
Report
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report
Report
Total Nitrogen Report
Report
Report
Total Phosphorus Report
Report
Report
Net Total Nitrogen (Interim) Report
Report
Net Total Nitrogen (Final) Report
21,187
Net Total Phosphorus (Interim) Report
Report
Net Total Phosphorus (Final) Report2,825

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 I. Compliance schedule for PART A I.

 II. Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Requirements.

 III. Other Requirements.

 A. Requires the permittee to acquire easements to maintain and operate the sanitary sewers.

 B. The right to require operation and/or construction changes, when necessary, to produce an acceptable discharge.

 C. Requires proper disposal of sludge.

 D. Requires no direct discharge of storm water to the sanitary sewers.

 E. Requires whole effluent toxicity test submission with next renewal application.

 IV. Stormwater Requirements.

 V. Requires management and reporting of biosolids within the treatment process.

 You may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 The EPA waiver is not in effect.

PA0037966, Sewage 4952, Moshannon Valley Joint Sewer Authority, 829 North 9th Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866. This proposed facility is located in Rush Township, Centre County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit for POTW.

 The receiving stream, Moshannon Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 8D and is classified for TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for PA American Water is located on West Branch Susquehanna River and is 160 miles below the point of discharge.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.732 MGD

AverageAverageMaximumInsatantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum mg/l
Flow MGD
CBOD5 25 40 50 50
TSS 30 45 60 60
TRC 1.0 2.3
Fecal Coliforms
 5/1 - 9/30 200 colonies/100 ml as a Geometric Mean, and not greater
than 1,000 colonies/100 ml in more than 10% of the samples tested
 (10/1 - 4/30) (2000 #/100 ml Geometric Mean)
pH (S.U.) 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

 Bay Limits

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum mg/l
Ammonia-N Report
Kjeldahl-N Report
Nitrite/Nitrate-N Report
Total Nitrogen Report
Total Phosphorus Report

 In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions.

 • Chesapeake Bay Schedule.

 • Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Requirements.

 • Solids Management.

 The EPA waiver is not in effect.


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

PA0003255, Industrial Waste, SIC, Latrobe Specialty Steel, 2626 South Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650-0031. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water and storm water from steel mill in Latrobe Borough, Westmoreland County.

 The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Sulfur Run and Loyalhanna Creek, classified as cold water fisheries with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is Buffalo Township Municipal Authority, located at Freeport, 35 miles below the discharge point.

Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0035 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Temperature (° F) 110
TRC 0.5 1.0
Aluminum 0.05 0.10 0.75 1.5
Iron 0.09 0.18 1.5 3.0
Manganese 0.06 0.12 1.0 2.0
pH (S.U.) not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

Outfall 002: existing stormwater discharge.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Aluminum 7.70 15.4 0.75 1.5
Iron 22.2 44.4 2.16 4.32
Manganese 10.3 20.6 1.0 2.0
TSS Monitor and Report
BOD5 Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report
Fluoride Monitor and Report
Molybdenum Monitor and Report
pH (S.U.) not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

Outfall 003: existing stormwater discharge.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Discharge from Outfall 003 shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff.

Outfall 004: existing discharge, design flow of 0.00733 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Temperature (° F) 110
TRC 0.5 1.0
Aluminum 0.31 0.62 0.75 1.5
Iron 1.14 2.28 1.5 3.0
Manganese 0.42 0.84 1.0 2.0
pH (S.U.) not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

Outfall 006: existing discharges.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Aluminum 0.01 0.02 0.75 1.5
Iron 0.02 0.04 1.5 3.0
Manganese 0.01 0.02 1.0 2.0
Molybdenum Monitor and Report
pH (S.U.) not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

Outfall 007: storm water runoff.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.28
Aluminum 9.83 19.7 0.75 1.5
Iron 19.7 39.4 1.5 3.0
Manganese 13.1 26.2 1.0 2.0
BOD5 Monitor and Report
C-BOD Monitor and Report
Barium Monitor and Report
Boron Monitor and Report
Chromium III Monitor and Report
Molybdenum Monitor and Report
pH (S.U.) Monitor and Report

 The EPA waiver is in effect.

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