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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 17-1947

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

APPLICATIONS

[47 Pa.B. 7239]
[Saturday, November 25, 2017]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT 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 regarding 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 (CAFO). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

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 tentative determinations of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.32(d), the proposed discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will be managed in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

 Unless indicated otherwise, the United States 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 NPDES applications are invited to submit statements to the contact office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on WQM permit applications are invited to submit statements to the 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. A comment submittal 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 public hearings 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.

 Southcentral Region: Clean Water 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?
PA0261009
(Sew) 		Michael R. Baker
6836 Old Harrisburg Pike
York Springs, PA 17372 		Adams County/ Huntingdon Township UNT Bermudian Creek/7F Y
 Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.3636.
NPDES No.
(Type) 		Facility Name &
Address 		County &
Municipality 		Stream Name (Watershed No.) EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0111911
(Industrial) 		Const Specialties
PO Box 380
6696 Route 405 Highway
Muncy, PA 17756-0380 		Lycoming County
Clinton Township 		Turkey Run
(10-C) 		Yes
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications.

 Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.

 PA0261556, Sewage, SIC Code 6514, Whispering Hope East dba Conestoga Retreat, 881 Crooked Lane, Ephrata, PA 17522-8642. Facility Name: Conestoga Retreat STP. This existing facility is located in West Earl Township, Lancaster County.

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

 The receiving stream(s), Conestoga River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-J 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 0.0007 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen
 Demand (CBOD5) 		XXX XXX XXX 25 XXX 50
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000   
Geo Mean 		XXX XXX
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean 		XXX XXX

 You 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. PA0088404, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Kulp Family Dairy LLC (Kulp Family Dairy CAFO), 1691 Millerstown Road, Martinsburg, PA 16662-8020.

 Kulp Family Dairy LLC has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a renewal of a CAFO known as Kulp Family Dairy CAFO, located in North Woodbury Township, Blair County.

 The CAFO is situated near Unnamed Tributary to Clover Creek, Unnamed Tributary of Clover Creek, and Unnamed Tributary of Little Juniata River in Watershed 11-A, which is classified for Migratory Fishes, High Quality—Cold Water, Warm Water Fishes, High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes, and Migratory Fish. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 3,478.79 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 2,127 mature dairy cows, 400 dry cows, 140 heifers, and 551 calves. Manure is stored in multiple lagoons and circular concrete tanks on three separate locations. Prior to operation of the manure storage facilities, the design engineer will be required to submit certification that the facilities were constructed in accordance with appropriate PA Technical Guide Standards. A release or discharge to waters of the Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 100-year, 24-hour storm event.

 The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit.

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.

 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

 PA0266566, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Jackson Township Sewer Authority, 439 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362-8872. Facility Name: Jackson Township STP. This proposed facility is located in Jackson Township, York County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated Sewage.

 The receiving stream(s), Codorus Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-H and is classified for Migratory Fishes and 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 0.776 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Weekly
Average 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Weekly
Average 		Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX
CBOD5 142 226 XXX 22.0 35.0 44
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 194 291 XXX 30.0 45.0 XXX
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200  
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000   
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
Ultraviolet light intensity (µg/cm2) XXX XXX Report XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 155 XXX XXX 24.0 XXX XXX
 May 1 - Oct 31 51 XXX XXX 8.0 XXX 16
Total Phosphorus 12 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4

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

Mass (lbs) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Monthly Annual Minimum Monthly
Average 		Maximum
Ammonia—N Report Report XXX Report XXX
Kjeldahl—N Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen Report Report XXX Report XXX
Total Phosphorus Report Report XXX Report XXX
Net Total Nitrogen—Interim Report Report XXX XXX XXX
Net Total Phosphorus—Interim Report Report XXX XXX XXX
Net Total Nitrogen—Final Report 10,958 XXX XXX XXX
Net Total Phosphorus—Final Report 1,461 XXX XXX XXX

 You 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 not in effect.

 PA0070378, Sewage, SIC Code 8211, Blue Mountain Academy, 2363 Mountain Road, Hamburg, PA 19526-8745. Facility Name: Blue Mountain Academy STP. This existing facility is located in Tilden Township, Berks 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 Mill Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-B 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 0.05 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max 		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 (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen
 Demand (CBOD5) 		XXX XXX XXX 25 XXX 50
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60
Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX 1,000 XXX XXX
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000  
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 20 XXX 40
 May 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 9.0 XXX 18

 You 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.

 Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, Telephone: 570.327.3636.

 PA0234028, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, University Area Joint Authority, 1576 Spring Valley Road, State College, PA 16801-8499. Facility Name: Advanced Water Treatment Building. This existing facility is located in College Township, Centre 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 Spring Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Slab Cabin Run, and Slab Cabin Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 9-C and is classified for Cold Water Fishes 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 004 are based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 are based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 are based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 are based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 are based on a design flow of 3 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Temperature (deg F) (°F)
 Apr 1 - 15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 60.7
Daily Max 		XXX
 Jan 1 - 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 48.6
Daily Max 		XXX
 Apr 16 - 30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 63.5
Daily Max 		XXX
 May 16 - 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 60.2
Daily Max 		XXX
 May 1 - 15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 64.2
Daily Max 		XXX
 Feb 1 - 28 XXX XXX XXX XXX 46.7
Daily Max 		XXX
 Jun 1 - 15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 70.5
Daily Max 		XXX
 Jun 16 - 30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 66.5
Daily Max 		XXX
 Mar 1 - 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 59.5
Daily Max 		XXX
 Aug 16 - 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 72.2
Daily Max 		XXX
 Aug 1 - 15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 72.2
Daily Max 		XXX
 Jul 1 - 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 73.4
Daily Max 		XXX
 Sep 1 - 15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 61.9
Daily Max 		XXX
 Sep 16 - 30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 67.9
Daily Max 		XXX
 Dec 1 - 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 50.0
Daily Max 		XXX
 Oct 1 - 15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 53.0
Daily Max 		XXX
 Oct 16 - 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 57.0
Daily Max 		XXX
 Nov 1 - 15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 44.7
Daily Max 		XXX
 Nov 16 - 30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 48.3
Daily Max 		XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen
 Demand (CBOD5) 		Report XXX XXX 10 XXX 25
Turbidity (NTU) XXX XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 5.0
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 2.2 XXX 23
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N (Total Load,
 lbs) (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report XXX XXX 10 XXX 25
Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
 Effluent Net Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen Report XXX XXX 3.0 XXX 7.5
Ammonia-Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (Total
 Load, lbs) (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs)
 Effluent Net Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Organic Halogens (TOX) Report XXX XXX 0.2 XXX 0.5
Total Organic Carbon Report XXX XXX 10 XXX 25

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 201 are based on a design flow of 3 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.27 XXX 0.88

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 301 are based on a design flow of 3 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report Daily Max XXX XXX XXX XXX

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

 PA0020567, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Northumberland Borough Northumberland County, 175 Orange Street, Northumberland, PA 17857-1669. Facility Name: Northumberland Borough WWTP. This existing facility is located in Northumberland Borough, Northumberland 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 5-E 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 1.125 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Weekly
Average 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Weekly
Average 		Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0
Max 		XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen
 Demand (CBOD5) 		234 375 XXX 25 40 50
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
 (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 281 422 XXX 30 45 60
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX Report XXX XXX
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000   
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200  
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N (Total Load,
 lbs) (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (Total
 Load, lbs) (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX

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

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Monthly Annual Monthly Monthly
Average 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs)
 Effluent Net XXX 20,548
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		XXX Report
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		XXX Report
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs)
 Effluent Net XXX 2,740
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		XXX Report
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX

 * This permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and the Net Total Phosphorus effluent mass limits, under the Department's Chapter 96 regulations. The condition includes the requirement to report the application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the Department.

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

 • Whole Effluent Toxicity

 • Stormwater Requirements

 • Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Requirements

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

 Southwest Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Telephone: 412.442.4000.

 PA0255254, Industrial, SIC Code, Indian Creek Valley Water Authority, 2019 Indian Head Road, Indian Head, PA 15446-0486. Facility Name: Mill Run Reservoir WTP. This proposed facility is located in Springfield Township, Fayette County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated Industrial Waste.

 The receiving stream(s), Indian Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 19-E and is classified for Cold 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 2.88 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Daily
Maximum 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Daily
Maximum 		Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.128 XXX 0.300
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 60.0 XXX
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.75 1.17 XXX
Cadmium, Total (µg/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.49 0.76 XXX
Chromium, Hexavalent XXX XXX XXX 0.016 0.025 XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.014 0.021 XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.0057 0.009 XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.0 2.0 XXX

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4000.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.

 Northeast Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone: 570.826.2511.

 PA0028576, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Abington Region WW Authority, PO Box 199, Chinchilla, PA 18410-0199. Facility Name: Abington Region WW Authority. This existing facility is located in South Abington Township, Lackawanna 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), Leggetts Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 5-A 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 3.34 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Weekly
Average 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Weekly
Average 		Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0
Max 		XXX
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen
 Demand (CBOD5) 		696 1,114 XXX 25 40 50
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
 (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 836 1,254 XXX 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000 XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX 1,000
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N (Total Load,
 lbs) (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs)
 Effluent Net Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 217 XXX XXX 7.8 XXX 15.6
 May 1 - Oct 31 72 XXX XXX 2.6 XXX 5.2
Ammonia-Nitrogen (Total Load,
 lbs) (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (Total
 Load, lbs) (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
 Effluent Net Report
Total Mo 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Copper, Total 0.45 0.90
Daily Max 		XXX 0.016 0.032
Daily Max 		XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 3.34 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly 		Weekly
Average 		Minimum Average
Monthly 		Weekly
Average 		Instant.
Maximum
Aluminum, Total Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX
Zinc, Total Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX Report Report
Daily Max 		XXX

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

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Monthly Annual Monthly Monthly
Average 		Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		XXX Report
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
 Effluent Net XXX 66,483
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		XXX Report
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs)
 Effluent Net XXX 8,310
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs)
 (lbs) 		XXX Report
Total Annual 		XXX XXX XXX XXX

 * This permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and the Net Total Phosphorus effluent mass limits, under the Department's Chapter 96 regulations. The condition includes the requirement to report the application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the Department.

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

 • Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing

 • Built-In Excess Hydraulic Capacity

 • Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Requirements.

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law

 Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484.250.5900.

 WQM Permit No. WQG02091712, Sewage, Chalfont-New Britian Township Joint Sewer Authority, 1645 Upper State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901-2624.

 This proposed facility is located in New Britian Township, Bucks County.

 Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a pressure sewer extension.

 WQM Permit No. 2317404, Sewage, Concord Township, 43 Thornton Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.

 This proposed facility is located in Concord Township, Delaware County.

 Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a sewage pump station.

 Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570-826-2511.

 WQM Permit No. WQG02401701, Sewage, West Pittston Borough, 555 Exeter Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643.

 This proposed facility is located in West Pittston Borough, Luzerne County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The project is for the separation of existing combined sewers along Erie Street and 4th Street. A new force main will be constructed using approximately 616 feet of 2-inch diameter high density polyethylene pipe and will convey pumped sewage from a low point in the existing gravity sewer system (intersection of South Street and 4th Street) along 4th street to Pacific Avenue. From there, the force main runs to the northwest on Pacific Avenue to an existing gravity sanitary sewer manhole on Pacific Avenue. Two identical submersible grinder pumps (one in service and one on standby) rated at 60 gallons per minute at 59.06 feet of total dynamic head will pump sewage through the force main.

 WQM Permit No. 3517406, Sewage, PA American Water Co., 800 West Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.

 This proposed facility is located in Scranton City, Lackawanna County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Improvements to the existing combined sewer over flow sewage conveyance system CSO # 30 located at Prescott Avenue and Ridge Row. The improvement will consist of an additional 1.34 million-gallon storage tank and equalization facility for use during extreme rain events.

VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities

 Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

 Carbon County Conservation District, 5664 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235.

NPDES
Permit No. 		Applicant Name &
Address 		County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD130010 Carbon County
P.O. Box 129
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 		Carbon Nesquehoning Borough Jeans Run, (HQ-CWF, MF), Nesquehoning Creek (CWF, MF), UNT to Nesquehoning Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)

 Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, Nathan Crawford, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.

Permit # Applicant Name &
Address 		County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD010001 Greater Gettysburg Development Company, LLC
601 Mason Dixon Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325 		Adams Straban Township UNT Rock Creek
(WWF)
Beaverdam Creek
(WWF)
PAD290003 CFC Huston Hollow Properties LLC
2700 Clemens Road
Hatfield, PA 19440 		Fulton Taylor Township Wooden Bridge Creek
(HQ-CWF)
UNT Wooden Bridge Creek
(HQ-CWF)
Trib to Wooden Bridge Creek
(HQ-CWF)
PAD070002 Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.
10700 Fairgrounds Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652-0477 		Blair North Woodbury Township UNT Clover Creek
(HQ-CWF)

 Individual Permit Type—PAD

 Cambria District: Environmental Program Manager, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.

NPDES
Permit No. 		Applicant Name &
Address 		County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD680003 Attention: Patrick M. Webb
 
Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Cambria Office
286 Industrial Park Road
Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119
814-472-1800 		Venango County Irwin Township Unnamed Tributary to South Sandy Creek (CWF) and Unnamed Tributary to Williams Run (CWF)
PAD680004 Attention: Patrick M. Webb
 
Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Cambria Office
286 Industrial Park Road Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119
814-472-1800 		Butler County Allegheny Township North Branch Bear Creek (CWF)
VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-12 CAFOs
MS4 PAG-13 Notices of Intent Received

 Northeast Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Phone: 570.826.2511.

NPDES
Permit No. 		Applicant Name &
Address 		Municipality, County Waiver Application Submitted (Y/N) Pollutant Reduction Plan Submitted (Y/N)
PAG132296 Newton Township
1528 Newton Ransom Boulevard
Clarks Summit, PA 18422 		Newton Township,
Lackawanna County 		Y N

 Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone: 717-705-4707. MS4 Notices of Intent Received.

NPDES
Permit No. 		Applicant Name &
Address 		Municipality/County Waiver Application Submitted (Y/N) Pollutant Reduction Plan Submitted (Y/N)
PAG133722 Hamburg Borough
Berks County
61 North 3rd Street
Hamburg, PA 19526 		Hamburg Borough,
Berks County 		N N
PAG133693 Allegheny Township
3131 Colonial Drive
Duncansville, PA 16635 		Allegheny Township
Blair County 		N Y
PAG133593 Conewago Township
490 Copenhaffer Road
York, PA 17404 		Conewago Township,
York County 		Y N
PAG133500 South Hanover Township
161 Patriot Way
Hershey, PA 17033 		South Hanover Township
Dauphin County 		N Y
PAG133753 Conewago Township
541 Oxford Ave
Hanover, PA 17331 		Conewago Township,
Adams County 		N Y
PAG133567 Penn Township
97 North Penry Road
Manheim, PA 17545 		Penn Township,
Lancaster County 		N Y

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS

 Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.

 Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements 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 an application. A comment 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 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.

 Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

 Application No. 5217506, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Co.
800 West Hersheypark Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
[Township or Borough] Lehman Township
Responsible Official David R. Kaufman, VP—Engineering
Pennsylvania American Water Co.
800 West Hersheypark Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility PWS
Consulting Engineer Jeremy Nelson, PE
PAWC
2699 Stafford Ave.
Scranton, PA 18505
Application Received Date 11/03/2017
Description of Action Application proposes improvements to existing Wells 6 and 7 and the construction of a new treatment building with the treatment equipment to be located at the Well & site with associated site improvements. Well 6 will connect to a new transmission main that will run to the Well 7 site. The proposed treatment systems will include disinfection, general corrosion control, polymer to assist with manganese settling in the backwash holding tank, 4-log demonstration, and construction of a chlorine contact segment.

 Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 Permit No. 3817506 MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Dela-Ches Fishing Association, Inc.
Municipality South Londonderry Township
County Lebanon
Responsible Official Clint A. Bender, President
PO Box 1
Lawn, PA 17401
Type of Facility Public Water Supply
Consulting Engineer Charles A. Kehew II, P.E.
James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
York, PA 17401
Application Received: 11/6/2017
Description of Action

 Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.

 Application No. 1717512—Public Water Supply.

Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania—Treasure Lake Division
Township/Borough Sandy Township
County Clearfield County
Responsible Official Mr. Patrick Burke, P.E.
204 East Sunbury Street
Shamokin, PA 15801
Type of Facility Public Water Supply
Consulting Engineer Mr. Robert Horvat
400 Rouse Road
Building 2, Suite 200
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Application Received November 8, 2017
Description of Action Authorizes the addition of new treatment provisions at Bimini Well Station to address latent water quality issues associated with this well.

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.

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

 WA-15-228B, Water Allocations. Borough of Phoenix- ville, 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Borough or Phoenixville, Chester County, Permit approval requested a renewal application for the right to withdraw 5,881,000 gallons per day from the Schuylkill River.

 WA-46-67J, Water Allocations. Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., 762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Permit approval requested a renewal application for a water allocation to withdraw 20,000,000 gallons per day from the Upper Merion Quarry Reservoir.

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

 WA-737A, Water Allocations. Croyle Township Water Authority, PO Box 249, Summerhill, PA 15958, Cambria County. The applicant is requesting the right to purchase 100,000 gallons of water per day, average annual, from the Highland Sewer and Water Authority.

DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS

Application(s) for Determination of Applicability Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.

 Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Telephone 412-442-4000.

 General Permit Application No. WMGM019SW003. Reserve Park Recycling and Transfer, Inc., 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and application for a Determination of Applicability (DOA) under General Permit (GP) No. WMGM019. The GP is for the processing and beneficial use of: waste concrete and asphalt to produce a roadway construction material; wood waste and uncontaminated soil to produce topsoil and mulch for landscaping purposes; and leaf and yard waste to produce compost. The DOA application for operation of the Reserve Park Recycling and Transfer, Inc. Facility located at 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 in Reserved Township, Allegheny County, was received on July 7, 2017, as modified by subsequent revisions received on October 26, 2017, and deemed administratively complete in the DEP Regional Office on November 6, 2017.

 Written comments concerning the application should be directed to the Program Manager, Waste Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Persons interested in reviewing the general permit or the application may contact the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Files, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412.442.4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654.5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to and approval or disapproval of the application.

OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE

Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act, the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.

 Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 Permit Application No. 101509. Republic Services, Inc., Conestoga Landfill, 420 Quarry Road, P.O. Box 128, Morgantown, PA 19543, New Morgan Borough, Berks County. A Major Permit Modification for a Groundwater Abatement Plan was received by the Southcentral Regional Office on November 6, 2017. The application was considered administratively complete on November 7, 2017.

 Comments concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, P.E., Permits Section Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the permit application may contact John Oren, P.E., at 717.705.4907. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.

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