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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 18-113

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[48 Pa.B. 527]
[Saturday, January 20, 2018]

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.

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

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0044997
(Sewage)
Mount Pocono Municipal Authority WWTP
1478 Pocono Boulevard
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
Monroe County
Mount Pocono Borough
Forest Hills Run
(01E)
Yes

 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?
PA0262005—
Sew
John & Linda Leffel
391 Franklin Drive
Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Berks County/
Colebrookedale Twp
UNT Ironstone Creek Y

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.

Application No. PA0260185, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Barry Christopher L (Barry Farms CAFO), 230 Obie Road, Newmanstown, PA 17074.

 Christopher L Barry has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a renewal of a CAFO known as Barry Farms CAFO, located in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County.

 The CAFO is situated near Unnamed Tributary of Hammer Creek in Watershed 7-J, which is classified for Cold Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 915.30 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 5,040 wean to finish swine, 307 beef cattle, and 3 horses. Manure is stored in three underbarn manure storages beneath each swine barn. The cow manure is stored in a round concrete tank. 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.

Application No. PA0266582, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Kauffman David (David Kauffman Farm CAFO), 12050 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

 Kauffman David has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a new CAFO known as David Kauffman Farm CAFO, located in Jackson Township, Huntingdon County.

 The CAFO is situated near Unnamed Tributary to Standing Stone Creek in Watershed 11-B, which is classified for High Quality—Cold Water and Migratory Fish. The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 718.43 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 4,800 grow to finish swine and 16 beef cows. Manure from the swine will be contained in an underbarn liquid manure storage. Beef manure will be maintained in the barn yard. 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.

Application No. PA0266418, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Trout Brothers LLC (Trout Brothers Farm), 508 Red Rock Road, Loysville, PA 17047-6100.

 Trout Brothers LLC has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a new CAFO known as Trout Brothers Farm, located in Jackson Township, Perry County.

 The CAFO is situated near Sherman Creek in Watershed 7-A, which is classified for High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 1,222.75 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 640 mature dairy cows, 380 heifers, and 130 calves. Manure is stored in a 3-stage lagoon system. Solid calf manure is stacked in a calf manure area. 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.

PA0083879, Industrial, SIC Code 4953, WSI Sandy Run Landfill LLC, 995 Landfill Road, Hopewell, PA 16650-8653. Facility Name: Sandy Run Landfill. This existing facility is located in Broad Top Township, Bedford 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), Unnamed Tributary to Sandy Run and Sandy Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 11-D 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 0.0125 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 9.0
Max
XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5) Report Report XXX 32.0 135.0 170
Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX 27.0 88.0 110
Total Dissolved Solids Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen Report Report XXX 4.9 10.0 12.5
Total Phosphorus Report Report XXX 2.0 4.0 5
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Cobalt, Total XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Sulfate, Total XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Zinc, Total Report Report XXX 0.11 0.20 0.25
Phenol Report Report XXX 0.015 0.026 0.032
a-Terpineol Report Report XXX 0.016 0.033 0.04
Benzoic Acid Report Report XXX 0.071 0.12 0.15
Chloride XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Bromide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
p-Cresol Report Report XXX 0.014 0.025 0.031

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002 and 003 are based on a design flow of 0 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
Leachate Discharge XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 004, 005, 006, 007, 008 and 009 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Daily
Maximum
Maximum Instant.
Maximum
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX

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

 • To implement Best Management Practices and requirements applicable to stormwater outfalls

 • Management of Landfill Leachate discharge

 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.

PA0008281, Industrial, SIC Code 4911, Brunner Island LLC, 835 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101. Facility Name: Brunner Island. This existing facility is located in East Manchester Township, York 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), Hartman Run, Susquehanna River, Conewago Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-G, 7-H, and 7-F 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 795 MGD.

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 Oxidants XXX XXX XXX 0.2 XXX 0.5
Temperature (°F) XXX XXX Report
Avg Mo
Report
Daily Max
XXX 110
 Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Hourly Temperature Change (°F)
 Instream Monitoring XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 2.0
Heat Rejection Rate (MBTUs/day)
 Dec 1 - Feb 28 XXX 167,040 XXX XXX XXX XXX
 Mar 1 - Apr 30, Nov 1 - 30 XXX 91,870 XXX XXX XXX XXX
 May 1 - 31, Oct 1 - 31 XXX 83,520 XXX XXX XXX XXX
 Jun 1 - Sep 30 XXX 75,170 XXX XXX XXX XXX
Trihalomethanes, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 2 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX  6.0
Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX 30.0 50.0 XXX 50.0
Oil and Grease XXX XXX 15.0 20.0 XXX 30.0
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Mercury, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Molybdenum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Selenium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on a design flow of 0.032 MGD.

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 1.63
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen  Demand (CBOD5) XXX XXX XXX 25 XXX 50
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60
Fecal Coliform (CFU/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
Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 5.0 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX  6.0
Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX 30.0 50.0 XXX 50.0
Oil and Grease XXX XXX 15.0 20.0 XXX 30.0
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Mercury, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Molybdenum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Selenium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Mercury, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Molybdenum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Selenium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 are based on a design flow of 0.52 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 Suspended Solids 130 434 XXX 30 100 100
Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Oil and Grease 65 86.7 15 
Avg Mo
20
Daily Max
XXX 30
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Antimony, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Fluoride, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Mercury, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Molybdenum, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Selenium, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Sulfate, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Thallium, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Chloride XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX
Bromide XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX

 The proposed monitoring requirements and, where appropriate, effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 007.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Monthly Annual Minimum Monthly
Average
Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Ammonia—N Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Kjeldahl—N Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen (Intake) Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (Intake) Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Net Total Nitrogen Report 0 XXX XXX XXX XXX
Net Total Phosphorus Report 0 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.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 are based on a design flow of 5.5 MGD.

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 Suspended Solids 1,376 2,294 XXX 30 50 50
Oil and Grease 688 917 15 
Avg Mo
20
Daily Max
XXX 30
Aluminum, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Boron, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Mercury, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Molybdenum, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Selenium, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX
Zinc, Total XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 801 are based on a design flow of ____ MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 100 XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX 15
Avg Mo
20  
Daily Max
XXX 30
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.0 1.0 XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.0 1.0 XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Stormwater Outfalls 006, 013, 014, 015 and 026 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) XXX Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Mercury, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Molybdenum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nickel, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Selenium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

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

 • Clean Water Act Section 316(a) Thermal Effluent Limits requirement

 • Chemical Additive Usage condition

 • Chlorine minimization

 • Requirements applicable to Stormwater Outfalls

 • Cooling Water Intake Structure requirements

 • Additional Reporting Requirement

 • Effective December 31, 2021, there shall be no discharge of pollutants in bottom ash transport water except where bottom ash transport water is used in an FGD scrubber. Bottom ash transport water generated prior to December 31, 2021 may be discharged if the limitations at 40 CFR 423.12(b)(4) are met.

 • Starting December 31, 2023, flue gas desulfurization (FGD) wastewater generated by the permittee shall not be discharged to surface waters unless the wastewater is treated to achieve the effluent limitation guidelines (ELGs) for Best Available Technology (BAT) at 40 CFR 423.13(g)(1)(i).

 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.


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

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

WQM Permit No. 0617406, Sewerage, Sorin and Ina Danciu, 3501 New Holland Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540.

 This proposed facility is located in Cumru Township, Berks County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction/operation of a single residence sewage treatment system to serve their single-family residence.

WQM Permit No. 3617409, Sewerage, Richard and Priscilla Roeting, 252 Cider Press Road, Manheim, PA 17545.

 This proposed facility is located in Rapho Township, Lancaster County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction/operation of a single residence sewage treatment system to serve their single-family residence.

WQM Permit No. 2191201 A-1, IW, Advanced Disposal, Cumberland County Landfill, 620 Newville Rd., Newburg, PA 17240.

 This proposed facility is located in Hopewell & Newton Townships, Cumberland County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: (Project Description). Seeking approval/amendment on the construction/expansion of a Water Quality Management permit.

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

WQM Permit No. 6218401, Sewage, Vernon Jacquel, 4651 Golden Road, McKean, PA 16426.

 This proposed facility is located in Eldred Township, Warren County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

WQM Permit No. 1018401, Sewage, Theresa Ortiz-Palsa, 243 Wagner Road, Evans City, PA 16033.

 This proposed facility is located in Forward Township, Butler County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

WQM Permit No. 2518401, Sewage, Robert Koch, 9271 Station Road, Erie, PA 19510.

 This proposed facility is located in Greenfield Township, Erie County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

WQM Permit No. 4318401, Sewage, Clyde Roberts, 1289 Mercer Grove City Road, Mercer, PA 16137-6243.

 This proposed facility is located in Findley Township, Mercer County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.


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

Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Telephone 484-250-5160.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI014616001 PENNDOT 6-0
7000 Geerdes Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Montgomery
Whitpain Township East Branch of Stony Creek
TSF-MF
Tributary 0096 of Stony Creek
TSF-MF
Central Branch Stony Creek
TSF-MF
Unnamed Tributary to Central Branch Stony Creek
TSF-MF
PAD150054 North Bacton Hill Road Partners, LLC
26 North Bacton Hill Road
Malvern, PA 19355
Chester East Whiteland Township Valley Creek
EV
PAD150056 Theodore H. Wentz, III and
Susan Wentz
3702 Liseter Gardens
Newtown Square, PA 19073-1430
Chester Willistown Township Unnamed Tributary to Crum Creek
EV

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

Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, PA 18401.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD390049 PPL Elect. Util. Corp.
2 N 9th St, GENN4
Allentown, PA 18101
Lehigh Lower Milford Twp, Salisbury Twp, Upper Saucon Twp, Lower Saucon Twp Hosensack Creek (CWF, MF), Hosensack Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Saucon Creek
(CWF, MF),
Saucon Creek (HQ-CWF, MF),
UNT Tributary to Saucon Creek
(CWF, MF),
Black River
(CWF, MF),
UNT to Trout Creek (HQ-CWF, MF),
Trout Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Lehigh River
(WWF, MF)
PAD390057 Jaindl Land Co
3150 Coffeetown Rd
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh Lower Macungie Twp Little Lehigh Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)

Luzerne Conservation District, 325 Smiths Pond Road, Shavertown, PA 18708.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD400010 Crestwood School Dist.
Joseph Gorham
281 S Mtn Blvd
Mtn Top, PA 18707
Luzerne Wright Twp Bow Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)

VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types.

PAG-12 CAFOs

CAFO Notices of Intent Received.

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

NPDES Permit No. PAG123870, CAFO, Peachy Marlin J, 328 Coffe Run Road, Reedsville, PA 17084.

 This proposed facility is located in Brown Township, Mifflin County.

 Description of size and scope of proposed operation/activity: Swine (Grow-Finish), Dairy (Cow, Heifer, Calves), Beef (Steer, Calves): 889.46 AEUs.

 The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary to Coffee Run and Coffee Run, is in watershed 12-A and classified for: Cold Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes.

 The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25-year/24-hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a non-discharge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the state narrative water quality standards.


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)
PAG132267 Waverly Township
PO Box 8
Tunkhannock, PA 18657-0008
Waverly Township
Lackawanna County
N Y
PAG132302 Beaver Meadows Borough
Carbon County
PO Box 215
Beaver Meadows, PA 18216-0215
Beaver Meadows Borough
Carbon County
Y N
PAG132320 Port Clinton Borough
P.O. Box 246
Port Clinton, PA 19549
Port Clinton Borough
Schuylkill County
Y N
PAG132297 Pringle Borough
89 Evans Street
Pringle, PA 18704
Pringle Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132272 Wilkes-Barre City
40 East Market Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Wilkes-Barre City
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132219 Wilkes-Barre Township
150 Watson Street
Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA 18702
Wilkes-Barre Township
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132220 Plymouth Borough
162 W. Shawnee Avenue
Plymouth, PA 18651
Plymouth Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132217 Edwardsville Borough
470 Main Street
Edwardsville, PA 18704
Edwardsville Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132224 Ashley Borough
149 Cemetery Street
Ashley, PA 18706
Ashley Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAI132275 Pittston Township
421 Broad Street
Pittston Township, PA 18640
Pittston Township
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132251 West Wyoming Borough
464 W. 8th Street
West Wyoming, PA 18644
West Wyoming Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132245 Wyoming Borough
277 Wyoming Avenue
Wyoming, PA 18644
Wyoming Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132266 Yatesville Borough
33 Pittston Avenue
Yatesville, PA 18640
Yatesville Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132221 Pittston City
35 Broad Street
Pittston, PA 18640
Pittston City
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132265 West Pittston Borough
555 Exeter Avenue
West Pittston, PA 18643
West Pittston Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132229 Jenkins Township
46 1/2 Main Street
Jenkins Township, PA 18640
Jenkins Township
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132277 Hughestown Borough
42 Center Street
Hughestown, PA 18640
Hughestown Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132243 Exeter Borough
1101 Wyoming Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643
Exeter Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132206 Duryea Borough
315 Main Street
Duryea, PA 18642
Duryea Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132225 Forty Fort Borough
1271 Wyoming Avenue
Forty Fort, PA 18704-2215
Forty Fort Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132223 Sugar Notch Borough
742 Main Street
Sugar Notch, PA 18706
Sugar Notch Borough
Luzerne County
N Y
PAG132207 Clarks Summit Borough
304 S. State Street
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-1543
Clarks Summit Borough
Lackawanna County
N Y
PAG132205 Taylor Borough
122 Union Street
Taylor, PA 18617
Taylor Borough
Lackawanna County
N Y
PAG132212 Slatington Borough
125 S. Walnut Street
Slatington, PA 18080
Slatington Borough
Lehigh County
N N
PAG132316 Glenburn Township
P.O. Box 694
Dalton, PA 18414
Glenburn Township
Lackawanna County
Y Y
PAG132298 Glendon Borough
24 Franklin Street
Glendon, PA 18042
Glendon Borough
Northampton County
Y N
PAG132255 Lower Mount Bethel Township
P.O. Box 257
Martins Creek, PA 18063
Lower Mount Bethel Township
Northampton County
Y N
PAG132303 Upper Mount Bethel Township
387 Ye Olde Highway
Mount Bethel, PA 18343
Upper Mount Bethel Township
Northampton County
Y N
PAG132317 Washington Township
7951 Center Street
Emerald, PA 18080
Washington Township
Lehigh County
N Y
PAG132213 Coopersburg Borough
5 N. Main Street
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Coopersburg Borough
Lehigh County
N Y
PAG132237 Northampton Borough
1401 Laubach Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
Northampton Borough
Northampton County
N Y
PAG132263 Pen Argyl Borough
11 North Robinson Avenue
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Pen Argyl Borough
Northampton County
Y Y
PAG132242 Swoyersville Borough
675 Main Street
Swoyersville, PA 18704
Swoyersville Borough
Luzerne County
N Y

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

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name &
Address
Municipality/County Waiver
Application
Submitted
(Y/N)
Pollutant
Reduction Plan
Submitted
(Y/N)
PAG133640 Manheim Borough
Lancaster County
15 E High Street
Manheim, PA 17545-1505
Manheim Borough
Lancaster County
N Y
PAG133711 Lower Allen Township
Cumberland County
2233 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Lower Allen Township
Cumberland County
N Y
PAG133585 Duncansville Borough
Blair County
PO Box 308
Duncansville, PA 16635-0308
Duncansville Borough
Blair County
N Y
PAG133715 Strasburg Borough
Lancaster County
145 Precision Avenue
Strasburg, PA 17579-9608
Strasburg Borough
Lancaster County
N Y
PAG133610 Adamstown Borough Berks &
Lancaster County
3000 N Reading Road
Adamstown, PA 19501-0546
Adamstown Borough
Lancaster County
Y N
PAG133569 Earl Township
Lancaster County
517 N Railroad Avenue
New Holland, PA 17557-9758
Earl Township
Lancaster County
N Y
PAG133682 Union Township
Lebanon County
3111 State Route 72
Jonestown, PA 17038-8741
Union Township
Lebanon County
Y N
PAG133746 Millcreek Township
Lebanon County
81 E Alumni Ave
Newmanstown, PA 17073
Millcreek Township
Lebanon County
N N
PAG133757 Butler Township
Adams County
2379 Table Rock Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
Butler Township
Adams County
Y N
PAG133737 Abbottstown Borough
Adams County
241 High Street
Abbottstown, PA 17307
Abbottstown Borough
Adams County
Y N
PAG133520 Lower Heidelberg Township
Berks County
720 Brownsville Road
Sinking Spring, PA 19608-9727
Lower Heidelberg Township
Berks County
N Y
PAG133747 Berwick Township
Adams County
85 Municipal Road
Hanover, PA 17331
Berwick Township
Adams County
Y N

STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs

 This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.

 Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.

 Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

 Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

ACT 38
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS

CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS

Agricultural Operation
Name and Address
CountyTotal
Acres
AEU's Animal
Type
Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) New or
Renewal
Mercer Vu Farms, Inc.
12275 Mt. Pleasant Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Franklin 2,603.5 2,917.18 Dairy NA Renewal
Murmac Farms, LLC
2336 Zion Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Centre 1,137 2,723.5 Dairy NA Renewal

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