NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[48 Pa.B. 747]
[Saturday, February 3, 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.
North Central 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? PA0229460
(Sewage)Abbott Township Potter County
1431 Germania Road
Galeton, PA 16922-9445
Potter County
Abbott TownshipGermania Branch
(9-B)Yes PA0114715
(Sewage)Hemlock Municipal Sewer Cooperative
PO Box 243
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0243
Columbia County
Hemlock TownshipFishing Creek
(5-C)Yes
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N? PA0240001
(Sewage)Clear Creek State Park
1347 Clear Creek Street Park Road
Sigel, PA 15860-9502
Jefferson County
Barnett TownshipClarion River
(17-B)Yes PA0263991
(Sewage)David & Janey Whitten SRSTP
1040 Abraham Hollow Road
Youngsville, PA 16371
Warren County
Pittsfield TownshipUnnamed Tributary to the Brokenstraw Creek
(16-B)Yes
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived Y/N? PA0254851
(Industrial)Ford City Municipal WTP
Neale Avenue
Ford City, PA 16226
Armstrong County
Ford City BoroughAllegheny River
(17-E)Yes
II. NPDES Renewal Applications.
South West Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Telephone: 412.442.4000.
PA0255319, Sewage, South Franklin Township, 100 Municipal Road, Washington, PA 15301. Facility Name: South Franklin WWTP. This proposed facility is located in South Franklin Township, Washington County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated Sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Chartiers Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 20-F 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 0.15 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyWeekly
AverageDaily
MinimumAverage
MonthlyWeekly
AverageInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0
Daily MaxXXX Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 4.0 XXX XXX XXX Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) 31.3 46.9 XXX 25.0 37.5 50 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily MaxXXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily MaxXXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids 37.6 56.3 XXX 30.0 45.0 60 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX 10,000 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1,000 Ultraviolet light transmittance (%) XXX XXX Report XXX XXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen Nov 1 - Apr 30 13.1 XXX XXX 10.5 XXX 21 May 1 - Oct 31 4.4 XXX XXX 3.5 XXX 7 Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0254185, Industrial, SIC Code 4953, Reserved Environmental Services LLC, 1119 Old State Route 119, Mt Pleasant, PA 15666-2719. Facility Name: Reserved Environmental Services New Stanton Plant. This existing facility is located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharges of storm water and emergency overflows from a treated wastewater storage impoundment.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed tributary to Belson Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 19-D 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 Internal Monitoring Point 102 are for emergency overflows.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumDaily
MinimumAverage
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0 XXX Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) XXX XXX XXX 53.0 163.0 XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 60.0 XXX Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX 500.0 750.0 XXX Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) XXX XXX XXX 50 50 XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 30 XXX Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Effluent Net XXX XXX 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.75 0.75 XXX Antimony, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.0056 0.0112 XXX Barium, Total XXX XXX XXX 2.4 4.8 XXX Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.6 3.2 XXX Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.009 0.018 XXX Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX 0.30 0.30 XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.5 3.0 XXX Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.003 0.005 XXX Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.0 2.0 XXX Mercury, Total (µg/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.05 0.10 XXX Strontium, Total XXX XXX XXX 4.0 8.0 XXX Sulfate, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Uranium, Total (µg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Thallium, Total (µg/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.24 0.48 XXX Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.12 0.12 XXX o-Cresol XXX XXX XXX 0.561 1.92 XXX 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol XXX XXX XXX 0.0014 0.0028 XXX Acetone XXX XXX XXX 3.5 7.0 XXX Acetophenone XXX XXX XXX 0.0562 0.114 XXX Ethylbenzene XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Benzene XXX XXX XXX 0.001 0.002 XXX BTEX, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.1 0.2 XXX Chloride XXX XXX XXX 250.0 500.0 XXX Bromide XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX 2-Butanone XXX XXX XXX 1.85 4.81 XXX p-Cresol XXX XXX XXX 0.16 0.32 XXX Phenanthrene XXX XXX XXX 0.001 0.002 XXX Phenolics, Total (µg/L) XXX XXX XXX 5.0 5.0 XXX Pyrene XXX XXX XXX 0.83 1.66 XXX Pyridine XXX XXX XXX 0.182 0.370 XXX Toluene XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Xylenes, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Gross Alpha Radioactivity (pCi/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Radium-226 and Radium-228, Total (pCi/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are for storm water discharges and emergency overflows from IMP 102.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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WeeklyMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Outfall 003 is authorized to discharge uncontaminated storm water.
In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions: requirements for storm water discharges and water quality limits below quantitation limits.
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.
PA0031933, Industrial, SIC Code 4911, NRG Power Midwest LP, 121 Champion Way, Suite 200, Canonsburg, PA 15317-5817. Facility Name: Brunot Island Generating Station. This existing facility is located in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
The following notice reflects changes to the notice published in the September 30, 2017 edition of the Pennsylvania Bulletin:
Outfall 002 effluent limits are modified to include interim limits for Total Residual Chlorine (one-year compliance schedule) and interim monitoring requirements for dissolved oxygen (two-year compliance schedule). All other limits at Outfall 002 remain unchanged.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MinimumAverage
MonthlyMaximum Instant.
MaximumDissolved Oxygen (Interim) XXX XXX Report XXX XXX XXX (Final) XXX XXX 4.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) (Interim) XXX XXX XXX 1.4 XXX 3.3 (Final) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6 PA0026981, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. Facility Name: City of Duquesne STP. This existing facility is located in Duquesne City, Allegheny 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), Thompson Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 19-A 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 IMP 101 are based on a design flow of 2.0 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyWeekly
AverageMinimum Average
MonthlyWeekly
AverageInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Daily MinXXX 9.0
Daily MaxXXX Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 4.0
Daily MinXXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6 Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) 417.0 626.0 XXX 25.0 37.5 50 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily MaxXXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily MaxXXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids 500.0 751.0 XXX 30.0 45.0 60 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000.0
Geo MeanXXX 10,000.0 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200.0
Geo MeanXXX 1,000.0 Ammonia-Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX Report The proposed effluent limits for IMP 101 are based on a design flow of 2.0 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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AverageMinimum Average
MonthlyWeekly
AverageInstant.
MaximumTotal Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX 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 not in effect.
PA0098124, Industrial, SIC Code 4911, Duquesne Light Company, 2825 New Beaver Avenue, N6-TNG, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Facility Name: Elrama Ash Disposal Site. This existing facility is located in Union Township, Washington 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, Monongahela River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 19-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 0.07448 MGD.—Interim Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0 XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 60.0 XXX Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX 15.0 30.0 XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.07448 MGD.—Final Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0 XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 60.0 XXX Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 0.02231 MGD.—Interim Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0 XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 60.0 XXX Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.8 4.5 XXX Selenium, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.006 0.015 XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 0.02231 MGD.—Final Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0 XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 60.0 XXX Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Selenium, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 are based on a design flow of 0.00530 MGD.—Final Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0 XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 60.0 XXX Boron, Total XXX XXX XXX 15.0 30.0 XXX In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Permittee shall notify the Department at least thirty days prior to the end of outfall relocation project construction.
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.
In addition, the following will be removed from the permit based on new information provided by NRG:
• monitoring requirements and water quality limits for benzo(a)anthrene, benzo(a)pyrene, 3,4-benzofluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, chrysene, dibenzo(a,h)anthracene, hexochlorobenzene, indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene, and n-Nitrosodim-ethylamine at Outfall 001;
• the schedule of compliance for water quality limits at Outfall 001;
• the condition regarding water quality limits below target quantitation limits;
• hydrazine and ammonia-nitrogen at IMPs 201 and Outfall 001 consistent with NRG's prior cessation of hydrazine use;
• monitoring requirements for storm water at Outfall 005.
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.PA0070505, Industrial, SIC Code 2869, Geo Specialty Chemicals Inc., 2409 N Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18104-9733. Facility Name: Geo Specialty Chemicals Allentown Plant. This existing facility is located in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh 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), Jordan Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 2-C and is classified for Migratory Fishes and 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 6 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0
Inst MinXXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.065 XXX 0.152 Color (Pt-Co Units) (Pt-Co Units) XXX XXX XXX 100 200 250 Temperature (deg F) (°F) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) Nov 1 - Apr 30 1,100 2,200 XXX 22.0 44.0 55 May 1 - Oct 31 550 1,100 XXX 11.0 22.0 27 Total Suspended Solids 1,250 2,500 XXX 25.0 50.0 62 Total Dissolved Solids 50,000 100,000 XXX 1,000.0 2,000.0 2,500 Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen Nov 1 - Apr 30 390 780 XXX 7.8 15.0 19 May 1 - Oct 31 130 260 XXX 2.6 5.2 6.5 Total Phosphorus 350 700 XXX 7.0 14.0 17 Sulfate, Total 25,000 50,000 XXX 500.0 1,000.0 1,250 Formaldehyde XXX XXX XXX 0.050 XXX XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Total Nitrogen Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD (Stormwater).—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyAverage
WeeklyMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 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 Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Formaldehyde XXX XXX XXX XXX 0.050 XXX The proposed effluent limits for Internal Monitoring Point (IMP) 101 are based on a design flow of 2 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 540 1,430 XXX 32.0 XXX 86.0 Total Suspended Solids 790 2,570 XXX 48.0 154.0 XXX In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• 40 CFR 414 ELG's, waiver of monitoring for selected chemicals, chemical additives, and stormwater.
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.
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
MonthlyWeekly
AverageMinimum Average
MonthlyWeekly
AverageInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX 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 MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Effluent Net Report
Total MoXXX 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 MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Effluent Net Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Copper, Total 0.45 0.90
Daily MaxXXX 0.016 0.032
Daily MaxXXX 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
MonthlyWeekly
AverageMinimum Average
MonthlyWeekly
AverageInstant.
MaximumAluminum, Total Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Iron, Total Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Zinc, Total Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX Toxicity, Chronic - Ceriodaphnia Survival (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX 1.3
Daily MaxXXX Reproduction (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX 1.3
Daily MaxXXX 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
AverageMaximum Instant.
MaximumTotal Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) XXX Report
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Effluent Net XXX 66,483
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) XXX Report
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs)
(lbs)Effluent Net XXX 8,310
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) XXX Report
Total AnnualXXX 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.
Application No. PA0276081, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Embrovac LLC (Embrovac LLC Farm), 1218 Cameron Drive, Manheim, PA 17545-8688.
Embrovac LLC has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a renewal of a CAFO known as Embrovac LLC Farm, located in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County.
The CAFO is situated near Unnamed Tributary to Middle Creek in Watershed 6-A. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 443.80 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 125,000 layers and 12,500 roosters. Manure is stored in a covered storage barn. 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 25-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 570-826-5472.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Telephone 484-250-5970.PA0012637, Industrial, SIC Code 2911, Monroe Energy, LLC, Trainer Refinery, 4101 Post Road, Trainer, PA 19061-5052. Facility Name: Trainer Refinery. This existing facility is located in Trainer Borough, Delaware 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), Marcus Hook Creek, Stoney Creek, and Delaware River Estuary Zone 4, are located in State Water Plan watershed 3-G and are 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 Monitoring Point 101 are based on a design flow of 65.77 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumMinimum Average
QuarterlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.16
Avg MoXXX 0.5 Temperature (deg F) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 Heat Rejection Rate (MBTUs/day) XXX 67,470 XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids Intake XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Total Suspended Solids Effluent Net 16,460 32,920 XXX 30.0
Avg Mo60.0 75 Total Dissolved Solids Intake XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Oil and Grease 8230 XXX XXX 15
Avg MoXXX 30 Total Organic Carbon Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 5.0 Total Organic Carbon XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report Intake XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point 101 are based on a design flow of 65.77 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumMinimum Average
QuarterlyDaily
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MaximumAluminum, Total Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Cadmium, Total Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Copper, Total Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Copper, Total Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Iron, Total Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Lead, Total Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point 201 are based on a design flow of 3.5 MGD.—Interim Limits.
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MaximumAluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Selenium, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point 201 are based on a design flow of 3.5 MGD.—Final Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumAluminum, Total Report 135 XXX Report 4.64 4.64 Selenium, Total 0.88 1.75 XXX 0.03 0.06 0.08 The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point 201 are based on a design flow of 3.5 MGD.—Limits.
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MaximumPCBs Dry Weather Analysis (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point 201 are based on a design flow of 3.5 MGD.—Limits.
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MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 4.0
Inst MinXXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.16 XXX 0.50 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 1,000 2,000 XXX 34.0 68.0 85 BOD, carbonaceous, 20 day, 20 C 1,500 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 17,608 33,130 XXX 603.0 1,135.0 1,508 Total Suspended Solids 875 1,750 XXX 30.0 60.0 75 Total Dissolved Solids Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Effluent Net 29,190 58,380 XXX 1,000.0 2,000.0 2,500 Oil and Grease 438 876 XXX 15.0 30.0 30 Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen 1,020 2,040 XXX 35.0 70.0 87 Total Phosphorus 58 83 XXX 2.0 4.0 5 Chromium, Hexavalent 1.1 2.4 XXX 0.04 0.08 0.1 Chromium, Total 13 37 XXX 0.45 1.27 1.27 Cyanide, Free XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Antimony, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Sulfide, Total 13 30 XXX 0.45 1.03 1.13 Phenolics, Total 11 34 XXX 0.38 1.16 1.16 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 36.17 MGD.—Interim Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumTotal Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.16 XXX 0.5 Heat Rejection Rate (MBTUs/day) XXX 43,200 XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Organic Carbon Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 5.0 Intake XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report Total Organic Carbon XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0.0432 MGD.—Final Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumTotal Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.02 XXX 0.05 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 36.17 MGD./0.0432 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumAluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Cadmium, Total Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Cadmium, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Copper, Total Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Silver, Total Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Silver, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 36.17 MGD./0.0432 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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Daily MaxXXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (deg F) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 30.0
Avg Mo60.0 75 Intake XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Total Dissolved Solids Intake XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoReport XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15
Avg MoXXX 30 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Lead, 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 an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumPCBs Wet Weather Analysis (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumPCBs Wet Weather Analysis (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, 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 Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chromium, Hexavalent XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumPCBs Wet Weather Analysis (pg/L) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 011 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 012 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, 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 Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 013 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, 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 Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 014 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 015 are based on an average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 69.27 MGD.—Limits.
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MaximumToxicity, Chronic—Ceriodaphnia Survival (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Reproduction (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Toxicity, Chronic—Pimephales
Survival (TUc)XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Growth (TUc) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
A. Acquire Necessary Property Rights
B. Proper Sludge Disposal
C. BAT/ELG Reopener
D. Chlorine Optimization
E. TMDL/WLA Data
F. 316 (a) Modification
G. WQM Permits
H. Stormwater Credits
I. WETT Requirement
J. Chemical Additives
K. Heat Rejection Rate
L. PCB/PMP Requirement
M. Cooling water Intake
N. Hydrostatic Discharge
O. Stormwater Condition
P. Schedule of Compliance
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
PAS120001, Storm Water, SIC Code 2048, Darling Ingredients Inc. (dba Bakery Feeds, 4221 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076-1821. Facility Name: Bakery Feeds Honey Brook Plant. This existing facility is located in Honey Brook Township, Chester County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Stormwater.
The receiving stream(s), West Branch Brandywine Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-H and is classified for Mi and High Quality Waters—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 average stormwater flow—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for MP101 are based on average stormwater flow—Limits.
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for MP201 are based on average stormwater flow—Limits.
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
I. Stormwater outfalls and authorized non-stormwater discharges
II. Best Management Practices
III. Routine Inspections
IV. PPC plan
V. Stormwater Monitoring Requirements
VI. Other Requirements
A. Property Rights
B. Sludge Disposal
C. TMDL/WLA Analysis
D. Lab Certification
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.PA0070424, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Caernarvon Township Municipal Authority, PO Box 291, Morgantown, PA 19543. Facility Name: Caernarvon Township STP. This existing facility is located in Caernarvon 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), 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 0.7 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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Daily MaxXXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0
Daily MaxXXX Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) 146 234 XXX 25.0 40.0 50 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily MaxXXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily MaxXXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids 175 263 XXX 30.0 45.0 60 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX 10,000 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1,000 Ultraviolet light intensity
(mW/cm2)XXX XXX Report XXX XXX XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Effluent Net Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen Nov 1 - Apr 30 79 XXX XXX 13.5 XXX 27 May 1 - Oct 31 26 XXX XXX 4.5 XXX 9 Ammonia-Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Phosphorus 12 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX XXX Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Effluent Net Report
Total MoXXX 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.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Monthly Annual Monthly Monthly
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MaximumTotal Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Effluent Net XXX 12,785
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Total Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) XXX Report
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) XXX Report
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Total Phosphorus (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) XXX Report
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Effluent Net XXX 1,705
Total AnnualXXX 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.
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.
Application No. PA0266574, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Lefever John R (John Lefever Farm CAFO), 1045 Holtwood Road, Quarryville, PA 17566.
Lefever John R has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a new CAFO known as John Lefever Farm CAFO, located in Drumore Township, Lancaster County.
The CAFO is situated near Unnamed Tributary to Fishing Creek in Watershed 7-K, which is classified for High Quality—Cold Water and Migratory Fish. The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 342 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 90,000 layers. Manure will be stored in a roofed solid manure storage. 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.
North Central Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, Telephone: 570.327.3636.PA0110540, Industrial, SIC Code 2033, Furman Foods Inc., PO Box 500, Northumberland, PA 17857-0500.
Facility Name: Northumberland Cannery. This existing facility is located in Point Township, Northumberland County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Wastewater.
The receiving streams, Unnamed Tributary of West Branch Susquehanna River and West Branch Susquehanna River, are located in State Water Plan watershed 10-D and are 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 0.16 MGD.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (SU) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°F) XXX XXX XXX Report 110 XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30 Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Organic Halogens (TOX) XXX XXX XXX 0.2 XXX 0.5 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0.0 MGD.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumpH (S.U.) XXX XXX Report
Daily MinReport XXX XXX Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 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 Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on a design flow of 0.0 MGD.
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MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (SU) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) XXX XXX XXX 10.0 20.0 25 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 20.0 25 Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15.0 30.0 30 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX 5.0 10.0 12.5 Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 0.5 1.0 1.25 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 0.85 MGD.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (SU) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 337 674 XXX 75.0 150.0 188 Total Suspended Solids 337 674 XXX 75.0 150.0 188 Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15.0 XXX 30.0 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX 10,000 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1,000 The proposed monitoring requirements and effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 004.
Mass Units (lbs) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Monthly Annual Monthly Monthly
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MaximumAmmonia—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 Phosphorus Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX Net Total Nitrogen* Report 45,450 XXX XXX XXX XXX Net Total Phosphorus* Report 1,624 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:
• Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Requirements
• Chemical Additives
• Industrial 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.
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0210196-Amendment No. 1, Industrial, SIC Code 4953, Seneca Landfill Inc., PO Box 1080, Mars, PA 16046-1080. Facility Name: Seneca Landfill. This existing facility is located at 421 Hartmann Road, Evans City, in Jackson Township, Butler County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for an amendment to an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of centralized waste treatment wastewater, to incorporate a proposed diffused outfall.
The receiving stream, Connoquenessing Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 20-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 0.144 MGD.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
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MaximumFlow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Daily MinXXX 9.0 XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg MoXXX XXX Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Report Report XXX 53.0
Avg Mo163.0 163 Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX 50.2
Avg Mo205.0 205 Total Dissolved Solids XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15
Avg MoXXX 30 Ammonia-Nitrogen Report XXX XXX 35.0
Avg MoXXX 88 Antimony, Total XXX Report XXX 0.206 0.249 0.515 Arsenic, Total XXX Report XXX 0.104 0.162 0.26 Cadmium, Total (Interim) 0.015 0.03 XXX 0.016 0.032 0.04 (Final) XXX Report XXX 0.0962 0.474 0.474 Chromium, Total XXX Report XXX 3.07 15.5 15.5 Cobalt, Total XXX Report XXX 0.124 0.192 0.31 Copper, Total (Interim) 0.17 0.33 XXX 0.18 0.38 0.45 (Final) 0.50 1.0 XXX 0.54 1.1 1.35 Lead, Total 0.18 0.37 XXX 0.2 0.4 0.5 Mercury, Total XXX Report XXX 0.0007 0.0023 0.0023 Nickel, Total XXX Report XXX 1.45 3.95 3.95 Silver, Total XXX Report XXX 0.0351 0.12 0.12 Tin, Total XXX Report XXX 0.12 0.41 0.41 Titanium, Total (as Ti) XXX Report XXX 0.0618 0.095 0.15 Vanadium, Total XXX Report XXX 0.0662 0.22 0.22 Zinc, Total XXX Report XXX 0.42 0.5 1.05 o-Cresol XXX Report XXX 0.561 1.92 1.92 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol XXX Report XXX 0.106 0.155 0.265 Phenol XXX Report XXX 1.08 3.65 3.65 Acetone XXX Report XXX 7.97 30.2 30.2 Acetophenone XXX Report XXX 0.0562 0.114 0.14 2-Butanone XXX Report XXX 1.85 4.81 4.81 p-Cresol XXX Report XXX 0.205 0.7 0.7 Pyridine XXX Report XXX 0.182 0.37 0.455 Total Nitrogen (TKN) XXX Report XXX Report XXX XXX In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Stormwater Best Management Practices
• Chemical Additives
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6340.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0265381, Sewage, SIC Code 8800, Bonnie Kingston, PO Box 112, Edinboro, PA 16412-0112. Facility Name: Bonnie Kingston SRSTP. This proposed facility is located in Washington Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage from a single-family residence.
The receiving stream, an Unnamed Tributary of Little Conneauttee Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 16-A 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 0.0004 MGD.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyAverage
WeeklyMinimum Annual
AverageMaximum Instant.
MaximumFlow (GPD) Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Daily MinXXX 9.0
Daily MaxXXX Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX 1,000 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Requirement to submit an Annual Maintenance Report
• No stormwater admitted to the treatment system
• Aerobic tank pumping requirement
• Solids handling
• Abandonment of the treatment system (for public sewage)
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6340.
The EPA Waiver is 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. 0917405, Sewage, Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976.
This proposed facility is located in Bensalem, Middletown, Northampton & L. Southampton Townships, Bucks County.
Description of Action/Activity: For relief sewer, addition of a 24" pipe to assist in conveying peak flows through the existing 54" diameter Neshaminy Interceptor. For the lining, cured in place liner installation within approximately 32,000 feet of existing Interceptor, sizes ranging from 30", 33", 36", 42" & 48" diameter pipes.
WQM Permit No. WQG02461716, Sewage, East Norriton Township, 2501 Stanbridge Street, East Norriton, PA 19401-1616.
This proposed facility is located in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a raw sewage pumping station and 4" force main.
WQM Permit No. 1517407, Sewage, Upper Uwchlan Township Municipal Authority, 140 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425.
This proposed facility is located in Upper Uwchlan Townhip, Chester County.
Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a grinder sanitary sewer pump station with force main.
WQM Permit No. 0911402, Sewage, Renewal, Buckingham Township, PO Box 413, 4613 Hughesian Drive, Buckingham, PA 18912.
This proposed facility is located in Buckingham Township, Bucks County.
Description of Action/Activity: Permit Renewal.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.
WQM Permit No. 6583401, Sewage, Westmoreland County Municipal Authority, PO Box 730, Greensburg, PA 15601.
This existing facility is located in Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: extension of sewer line from Youngwood STP to New Stanton interceptor.
WQM Permit No. 0490403 A-3, Sewage, Center Township Sanitary Authority, 224 Center Grange Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001-1421.
This existing facility is located in Center Township, Beaver County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Replacement of headworks facilities at the Elkhorn Run Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 2677401-A1, Sewage, Linden Hall Corp, 432 Linden Hall Road, Dawson, PA 15428.
This proposed facility is located in Lower Tyrone Township, Fayette County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Installation of a tablet dechlorination system.
WQM Permit No. 1117201, Industrial, CPV Fairview LLC, 50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Braintree, MA 02184.
This proposed facility is located in Jackson Township, Cambria County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of wastewater treatment facilities at the CPV Fairview Energy Center.
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 1618401, Sewage, Brooke Divins, 620 Lenwood Road, Summerville, PA 15864.
This proposed facility is located in Limestone Township, Clarion County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 2018401, Sewage, Union City DPP LLC, 9010 Overlook Boulevard, Brentwood, TN 37027.
This proposed facility is located in Bloomfield Township, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Small Flow Treatment Facility.
IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions.
Southwest Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.
NPDES
Permit No.Permittee Name & Address Municipality, County Receiving
Water(s) / Use(s)TMDL Plan
Submitted
(Y/N)
Pollutant
Reduction
Plan
Submitted
(Y/N)PAI136120 Upper Yoder Township
Cambria County
110 Sunray Drive
Suite 1
Johnstown, PA 15905-3008
Upper Yoder Township, Cambria Unnamed Tributary to Mill Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Stonycreek River and Stonycreek River/WWF and HQ-CWF N N PAI136140 Conemaugh Township
1120 Tire Hill Road
Johnstown, PA 15905-7707
Conemaugh Township, Somerset Bens Creek, Mill Creek, Unnamed Tributaries to Stonycreek River, and Unnamed Tributary of Ben Creek/CWF and HQ-CWF N N PAI136150, MS4, Plum Borough Allegheny County, 4575 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. The application is for a renewal of an individual NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from a regulated municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to waters of the Commonwealth in Plum Borough, Allegheny County. The receiving streams, Little Plum Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Thompson Run, Piersons Run, Unnamed Tributary of Haymakers Run, and Plum Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 18-A and 19-A and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, Trout Stocking, and High-Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.
The applicant has submitted the following plan with the application to reduce pollutant loads to impaired waters:
• A Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP)
The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit. Written comments on the application and draft permit will be accepted for 30 days following publication of this notice. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of DEP for one additional 15-day period. 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 for small MS4s.
PAI136151, MS4, Municipality of Monroeville, 2700 Monroeville Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146. The application is for a renewal of an individual NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from a regulated municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to waters of the Commonwealth in Monroeville Borough, Allegheny County. The receiving streams, Leak Run, Abers Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Haymakers Run, Thompson Run, and Turtle Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 19-A and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, Trout Stocking, and High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.
The applicant has submitted the following plan with the application to reduce pollutant loads to impaired waters:
• A Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP)
The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit. Written comments on the application and draft permit will be accepted for 30 days following publication of this notice. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of DEP for one additional 15-day period. 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 for small MS4s, and is not in effect for large MS4s.
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/UsePAD090014 Carversville Farm Foundation
6127 Mechanicsville Road
Mechanicsville, PA 18934
Bucks Solebury Township Paunnacussing Creek
HQ-CWFPAD090012 Windy Springs Farm
1845 Myers Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Bucks Milford Township Unnamed Tributary to Licking Creek to Unami Creek
HQ-TSF-MFPAD150057 The Hankin Group
707 Eagleview Boulevard
Exton, PA 19341
Chester Uwchlan Township Shamona Creek
HQ-TS-MF
Marsh Creek
HQ-TSF-MF
PAD230022 WV—PP Towne Center, LP
940 West Sproul Road, Suite 301
Springfield, PA 19004-1255
Delaware Middletown Township Unnamed Tributary to Chester Creek
TSF-MF
Unnamed Tributary to Rocky Run
HQ-CWF-MFPAD510020 New Market West, LLC
2042-48 Arch Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia City of Philadelphia Cobbs Creek
WWF-MFNortheast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Luzerne Conservation District, 325 Smiths Pond Road, Shavertown, PA 18708.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD400012 Misericordia University
Mark Van Etten
301 Lake St
Dallas, PA 18612
Luzerne Dallas Twp Toby Creek
(CWF, MF)PAD400018 PPL Electric Utilities Company
Colleen Kester
2 North 9th St
Allentown, PA 18101-1139
Luzerne Rice Twp
Wright Twp
Watering Run
(CWF, MF)
Bow Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
Big Wapwallopen Creek
(CWF, MF)Monroe County Conservation District, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18347.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD450048 PPL Electric Utilities Company
Colleen Kester
2 North 9th St
Allentown, PA 18101-1139
Monroe Pocono Twp
Stroud Twp
Pocono Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
Cranberry Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
2-UNTs to Pocono Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
Wigwam Run
(HQ-CWF, MF)
EV Wetlands (EV)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/UsePAD060018 Berkshire Property Management Company, LLC
1501 Frush Valley Road
Building 900
Reading, PA 19605
Berks Maidencreek Township Willow Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)PAD670018
RenewalTimothy F. Pasch
2645 Carnegie Road
York, PA 17402
York Dover Township Fox Run
(TSF)PAD060015 STMA, LP
415 Ellis Woods Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
Berks Longswamp Township Toad Creek
Little Lehigh
HQ/CWFNorthcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570.327.3574.
Clearfield County Conservation District: 650 Leonard Street, Clearfield, PA 16830, (814) 765-2629.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD170001 Houtzdale Municipal Authority
561 Kirk Street
Houtzdale, PA 16651
Clearfield Bigler Twp, Brisbin Boro, Gulich Twp, Houtzdale Boro, Ramey Boro, Woodward Twp Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Crawford County Conservation District, 21742 German Road, Meadville, PA 16335. 814-763-5269.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD200004 Conneaut Lake DPP, LLC
9010 Overlook Boulevard
Brentwood, TN 37027
Crawford Summit Township UNT to Conneaut Lake
HQ; WWF
Inlet Run to Conneaut Lake
HQ; WWF
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. PAG123664, CAFO, Martin Nelson W, 1850 Horseshoe Pike, Annville, PA 17003-8831.
This existing facility is located in Annville Township, Lebanon County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Dairy (Heifers), Swine (Wean—Finish): 811.17 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary to Killinger Creek, is in watershed 7-D and classified for: Migratory Fishes and Trout Stocking.
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.
NPDES Permit No. PAG123531, CAFO, Herman Zeager, 159 Yoder Road, Bainbridge, PA 17502-9597.
This existing facility is located in Conoy Township, Lancaster County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Swine (Grow—Finish): 803.36 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Snitz Creek, is in watershed 7-G and classified for: Warm Water 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.
NPDES Permit No. PAG123744, CAFO, Randy Brubaker, 1908 Valley Road, Manheim, PA 17545-9666.
This existing facility is located in Rapho Township, Lancaster County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Poultry (Broilers), Swine (Gestating Sows, Sows w/ Litters, and Boars): 737 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary of Brubaker Run, is in watershed 7-G and classified for: Migratory Fishes and Trout Stocking.
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.
NPDES Permit No. PAG123755, CAFO, Esbenshade Mills, 220 Eby Chiques Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552-8800.
This existing facility is located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Poultry (Layers): 2,835 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary to Susquehanna River, is in watershed 7-G and classified for: Migratory Fishes and Warm Water 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.
NPDES Permit No. PAG123757, CAFO, Esbenshade Mills, 220 Eby Chiques Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552-8800.
This existing facility is located in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Poultry (Layers): 3,780 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary of Little Chiques Creek and Unnamed Tributary to Little Chiques Creek, is in watershed 7-G and classified for: Migratory Fishes and Trout Stocking.
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.
NPDES Permit No. PAG123756, CAFO, Esbenshade Mills, 220 Eby Chiques Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552-8800.
This existing facility is located in Rapho Township, Lancaster County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Poultry (Layers): 2,852.6 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Chiques Creek, is in watershed 7-G and classified for: Migratory Fishes and Warm Water 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.
NPDES Permit No. PAG123659, CAFO, Brookside Acres, 159 Yoder Road, Bainbridge, PA 17502-9597.
This existing facility is located in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Swine (Grow—Finish): 681.6 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary to Conewago Creek, is in watershed 7-G and classified for: Migratory Fishes and Trout Stocking.
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.
NPDES Permit No. PAG123774, CAFO, Furnace Hill Holsteins, 480 Schaeffer Road, Lebanon, PA 17042-9741.
This existing facility is located in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Dairy (Cows, Heifers, Calves), Horses, Goats, Poultry (Layers), Swine (Grow—Finish): 671.21 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary of Hammer Creek, is in watershed 7-J 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.
NPDES Permit No. PAG123871, CAFO, Hoover Landis S, 1453 Diamond Station Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.
This proposed facility is located in West Earl Township, Lancaster County.
Description of size and scope of proposed operation/activity: Swine (Wean—Finish), Dairy (Veal), Poultry (Layers), Horses: 314.03 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary to Conestoga River, is in watershed 7-J and classified for: Migratory Fishes and Warm Water 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.
NPDES Permit No. PAG124845, CAFO, Dale Maneval, 11203 Route 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853-8476.
This existing facility is located in West Perry Township, Snyder County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Maneval Poultry Operation is an existing poultry farm consisting of 20.8 acres of cropland, 16.9 acres of farmstead, and 38.3 acres of forestland. The farm currently consists of five boiler houses each holding 30,000 birds for a total of 150,000.
The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary of Potato Valley Run, is in watershed 6-C 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.
Southwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address Municipality, County Waiver
Application
Submitted (Y/N)
Pollutant
Reduction Plan
Submitted (Y/N)
PAG136289 Patterson Township
1600 19th Avenue
Beaver Falls, PA 15010-5360
Patterson Township
Beaver CountyN Y PAG136151 Avalon Borough
640 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Avalon Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136151 Avalon Borough
640 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Avalon Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136154 Freedom Borough
901 3rd Avenue
Freedom, PA 15042-1738
Freedom Borough
Beaver CountyY N PAG136384 Smith Township
Washington County
100 Courson Hill Road
Washington, PA 15301
Smith Township
Washington CountyYes No PAG136240 Heidelberg Borough
Allegheny County
1631 E Railroad Street
Carnegie, PA 15106-4026
Heidelberg Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136150 Millvale Borough
Allegheny County
501 Lincoln Avenue
Millvale, PA 15209-2647
Millvale Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136212 Chartiers Township
Washington County
2 Buccaneer Drive
Houston, PA 15342-1181
Chartiers Township
Washington CountyN Y PAG136282 South Fayette Township
515 Millers Run Road
Morgan, PA 15064
South Fayette Township
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136137 Dunbar Borough
Fayette County
47 Connellsville Street
Dunbar, PA 15431-1536
Dunbar Borough
Fayette CountyN N PAG136387 Gilpin Township
Armstrong County
589 State Route 66
Leechburg, PA 15656
Gilpin Township
Armstrong CountyY N PAG136238 Oakmont Borough
Allegheny County
767 5th Street
Oakmont, PA 15139-1524
Oakmont Borough
Allegheny CountyN N PAG136183 Port Vue Borough
Allegheny County
1191 Romine Avenue
Port Vue, PA 15133
Port Vue Borough
Allegheny CountyY N PAG136153 Springdale Township
Allegheny County
PO Box 177
Harwick, PA 15049-0177
Springdale Township
Allegheny CountyN N PAG136383 West Brownsville Borough
Washington County
100 Courson Hill Road
Washington, PA 15301
West Brownsville Borough
Washington CountyY N PAG136386 Parks Township
Armstrong County
26 Jackson Avenue
Vandergrift, PA 15690
Parks Township
Armstrong CountyY N PAG136208 Ohio Township
Allegheny County
1719 Roosevelt Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-1050
Ohio Township
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136276 East Mckeesport Borough
Allegheny County
907 Florence Avenue
East Mckeesport, PA 15035-0160
East McKeesport Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136165 Sewickley Borough
Allegheny County
PO Box 428
Sewickley, PA 15143-0428
Sewickley Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136263 Bradford Woods Borough
Allegheny County
4908 Wexford Run Road
Bradfordwoods, PA 15015-1326
Bradford Woods Borough
Allegheny CountyY Y PAG136239 Forest Hills Borough
Allegheny County
2071 Ardmore Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15221-4644
Forest Hills Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136191 Elizabeth Borough
Allegheny County
206 S 3rd Avenue
Elizabeth, PA 15037-1527
Elizabeth Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136278 Whitaker Borough
Allegheny County
1500 Ardmore Boulevard
Suite 407
Pittsburgh, PA 15221-4468
Whitaker Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136198 Trafford Borough
Westmoreland County
PO Box 196
Trafford, PA 15085-0196
Trafford Borough
Westmoreland CountyN Y PAG136138 Scott Township
Allegheny County
301 Lindsay Road
Carnegie, PA 15106
Scott Township
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136131 Findlay Township
Allegheny County
1271 Rte 30
Clinton, PA 15026
Findlay Township
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136162 Coraopolis Borough
Allegheny County
1012 5th Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108-1804
Coraopolis Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136178 Hopewell Township
Beaver County
Municipal Bldg
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Hopewell Township
Beaver CountyN Y PAG136155 Rochester Borough Sewer & Maintenance Authority
PO Box 563
Rochester, PA 15074-0563
Rochester Borough
Beaver CountyN Y PAG136204 Collier Township Municipal Authority
Allegheny County
2418 Hilltop Road
Presto, PA 15142-1120
Collier Township
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136144 Vanport Township
477 State Avenue
Beaver, PA 15009-1536
Vanport Township
Beaver CountyN Y PAG136164 Irwin Borough
424 Main Street
Irwin, PA 15642-3440
Irwin Borough
Westmoreland CountyN Y PAG136159 Brighton Township
1300 Brighton Road
Beaver, PA 15009-9238
Brighton Township
Beaver CountyN Y PAG136266 Economy Borough
Beaver County
2856 Conway Wallrose Road
Baden, PA 15005-2306
Economy Borough
Beaver CountyNo No PAG136128 Baldwin Borough
3344 Churchview Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15227-4306
Baldwin Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y PAG136268 Green Tree Borough,
10 W Manilla Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-3310
Green Tree Borough
Allegheny CountyN Y
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