NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[50 Pa.B. 1398]
[Saturday, March 7, 2020]
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 18701-0790, Email: RA-EPNPDES_NERO@pa.gov.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0063631
(Sewage)Parkland High School
2700 N Cedar Crest Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18104-9665
Lehigh County
South Whitehall TownshipJordan Creek
(TSF, MF)
(2-C)Yes PA0060674
(Sewage)Camp Lee Mar
805 Redgate Road
Dresher, PA 19025
Pike County
Lackawaxen TownshipUnnamed Tributary to
Lords Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
(1-B)Yes PA0062936
(Industrial)Lehighton Authority
Water System
P.O. Box 29
Lehighton, PA 18235
Carbon County
Franklin TownshipLong Run
(CWF, MF)
(2-B)Yes PA0061212
(Sewage)Bum's Rush Restaurant WWTP
655 Route 61
Orwigsburg, PA 17961-2231Schuylkill County
North Manheim TownshipMahannon Creek
(CWF, MF)
(3-A)Yes PA0064106
(Sewage)Benton Nicholson
Joint Sewer Authority WWTP
123 Cobb Hill Road
Nicholson, PA 18446
Wyoming County
Nicholson TownshipUnnamed Tributary to
South Branch
Tunkhannock Creek
(CWF)
(4-F)Yes
Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.3636, Email: RA-EPNPDES_NCRO@pa.gov.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0040835
(Industrial)PA Fish & Boat Commission
Bellefonte State Hatchery
1735 Shiloh Road
State College, PA 16801-8400Centre County
Benner TownshipSpring Creek
(HQ-CWF)
(9-C)Yes PA0014575
(Industrial)Jersey Shore Area Joint
Water Authority
P.O. Box 5046
Jersey Shore, PA 17740-5046Lycoming County
Anthony TownshipLarrys Creek
(EV (existing use))
(10-A)Yes
Southwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SWRO@pa.gov.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0217620
(Sewage)Bailey Mine
1000 Consol Energy Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317-6506Greene County
Richhill TownshipCrabapple Creek
(WWF)
(20-E)Yes PA0092801
(Sewage)CCAC W Hills Center STP
800 Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1804
Allegheny County
North Fayette TownshipUnnamed Tributary of
Robinson Run
(WWF)
(20-F)Yes PA0030287
(Sewage)Allegheny Country Club
250 Country Club Road
Sewickley, PA 15143-9449
Allegheny County
Sewickley Heights BoroughUnnamed Tributary to
Little Sewickley Creek
(HQ-TSF)
(20-G)Yes PA0095478
(Sewage)Jefferson Estates Inc.
P.O. Box 65
Perryopolis, PA 15473-0065Fayette County
Jefferson TownshipUnnamed Tributary of
Little Redstone Creek
(WWF)
(19-C)Yes PA0204161
(Sewage)Valley School of Ligonier
P.O. Box 616
Ligonier, PA 15658-0616Westmoreland County
Ligonier TownshipUnnamed Tributary of
Loyalhanna Creek
(HQ-CWF)
(18-C)Yes
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0104353
(Sewage)Oakleaf Estates MHP
366 Center Road
Unit 301
Brunswick, OH 44212Mercer County
Shenango TownshipUnnamed Tributary to
Shenango River
(20-A)Yes
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov.
Application No. PA0232475, Andrew A. Reiff, Swine Farm, 8245 Buffalo Road, Mifflinburg, PA 17844-7856, has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a renewal of an CAFO known as West Buffalo Township Swine Finishing Operation, located in West Buffalo Township, Union County.
The CAFO is situated near Rapid Run (HQ-CWF, MF) in Watershed 10-C, which is classified for High Quality—Cold Water and Migratory Fish. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 729.08 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 4,800 Finishing Swine. Manure is stored underbarn in a 501 ft × 81 ft × 5 ft liquid 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 570-327-3693.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
Application No. PA0246948, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Brian D Eckman & Donald M Eckman (Eckman Farm CAFO), 357 Black Barren Road, Peach Bottom, PA 17563-9798.
Brian D Eckman & Donald M Eckman have submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a renewal of an CAFO known as Eckman Acres Farm CAFO, located in Fulton Township, Lancaster County.
The CAFO is situated near Unnamed Tributary of Conowingo Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and Unnamed Tributary of Conowingo Creek (HQ-CWF) in Watershed 7-K, which is classified for High Quality—Cold Water, High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes, and Migratory Fish. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 760.22 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 3,200 grow-finish swine and 75,600 poultry broilers. Swine manure is stored in a 270 ft × 110 ft × 6 ft Rectangular Concrete underhouse storage with a 6-inch freeboard and 1,110,780-gallon capacity and poultry litter collects in the confinement barns. 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.
Southwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SWRO@pa.gov.PA0025984, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Allegheny County Sanitary Authority ALCOSAN, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1025. Facility Name: ALCOSAN Woods Run Wastewater Treatment Plant. This existing facility is in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for NPDES permit amendment for an existing discharge of treated sewage and expansion of discharge.
The receiving stream, Ohio River (WWF), is in State Water Plan watershed 20-G and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The existing effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 250 MGD.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyWeekly
AverageMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) 250 Report
Daily MaxXXX 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 0.5 XXX 1.6 Carbonaceous Biochemical
Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)Nov 1 - Apr 30 52,125 78,187 XXX 25.0 37.5
Wkly Avg50 May 1 - Oct 31 41,700 62,550 XXX 20.0 30.0
Wkly Avg40 Total Suspended Solids 62,550 93,825 XXX 30.0 45.0
Wkly Avg60 Total Dissolved Solids Report Report
Daily MaxXXX Report Report XXX Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) Nov 1 - Mar 31 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX XXX Apr 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 400 Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen Nov 1 - May 31 52,125 78,187 XXX 25.0 37.5
Wkly Avg50 Jun 1 - Oct 31 18,765 28,147 XXX 9.0 13.5
Wkly Avg18 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX Sulfate, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX 1,4-Dioxane XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Chloride XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Bromide XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 295 MGD.—Final Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyWeekly
AverageMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (MGD) 295 Report
Daily MaxXXX 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 0.5 XXX 1.6 Carbonaceous Biochemical
Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)Nov 1 - Apr 30 61,508 93,491 XXX 25.0 38.0
Wkly Avg50 May 1 - Oct 31 49,206 73,809 XXX 20.0 30.0
Wkly Avg40 Total Suspended Solids 73,809 110,714 XXX 30.0 45.0
Wkly Avg60 Total Dissolved Solids Report Report
Daily MaxXXX Report Report XXX Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) Nov 1 - Mar 31 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX XXX Apr 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 400 Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen Nov 1 - May 31 51,666 77,499 XXX 21.0 31.5
Wkly Avg42 Jun 1 - Oct 31 17,222
Wkly Avg25,833 XXX 7.0 10.5
Wkly Avg14 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX Sulfate, Total XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX 1,4-Dioxane XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Chloride XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Bromide XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX The proposed influent monitoring requirements for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 295 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumBiochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD5)Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report Report XXX Total Suspended Solids Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Combined Sewage Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 305 MGD.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyWeekly
AverageMinimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstant.
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 Report XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 1.0 XXX 2.0 CBOD5 Report Report XXX Report Report XXX BOD5 Raw Sewage Report Report XXX Report Report XXX Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX Report Report XXX Total Suspended Solids Raw Sewage Report Report XXX Report Report XXX Total Dissolved Solids Report Report XXX Report Report XXX Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) Nov 1 - Mar 31 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX XXX Apr 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 400 Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen Report Report XXX Report Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Combined Sewer Overflow Outfall 002 will receive treatment consisting of Screening, Primary Settling and Disinfection.
Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Sludge is incinerated on site with disposal at landfill.
In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are permitted to discharge only in compliance with this permit when flows in combined sewer systems exceed the design capacity of the conveyance or treatment facilities of the system during or immediately after wet weather periods. Overflows that occur without an accompanying precipitation event or snow-melt are termed ''dry weather overflows'' and are prohibited. CSOs are point source discharges that must be provided with control measures in accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act and the 1994 National CSO Policy.
• The Authority will continue to implement its EPA approved Pre-Treatment Program.
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.
PA0255637, Sewage, SIC Code 8800, Sandra J. Furmanek, 1206 Eldersville Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021. Facility Name: Furmanek Property SRSTP. This proposed facility is located in Jefferson Township, Washington County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated SRSTP sewage.
The receiving stream(s), North Fork Cross Creek (WWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 20-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 Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 500 GPD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyAverage
WeeklyMinimum Annual
AverageMaximum IMAX Flow (GPD) Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD5)XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX 1,000 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): To be hauled for further treatment.
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.
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0288071, Sewage, SIC Code 8800, Thomas A Zeller, 725 Fairchild Avenue, Kent, OH 44240. Facility Name: Thomas A Zeller SRSTP. This proposed facility is located in Monroe Township, Clarion County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream is Piney Creek, located in State Water Plan watershed 17-B and classified for Cold Water Fish, 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 0.0005 MGD.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyAverage
WeeklyMinimum Annual
AverageMaximum IMAX Flow (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 20.0 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX XXX Sewage sludge is disposed off-site through a licensed septage hauler.
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6078.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0288080, Sewage, SIC Code 8800, Allison Seppala, 10300 Route 98, Edinboro, PA 16412-3620. Facility Name: Allison Seppala SRSTP. This proposed facility is located in McKean Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated SRSTP sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Lamson Run (CWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 15-A and is classified for Cold Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of .0005 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average
MonthlyAverage
WeeklyMinimum Annual
AverageMaximum IMAX Flow (GPD) Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 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 XXX Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Septage will be pumped and hauled off-site by a septage hauler for land application under a general permit authorized by DEP or disposal at an STP.
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6078.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001).
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone 717-705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 2188407 A-2, Sewerage, Regency Woods MHP, 7394 Wertzville Road, Carlisle, PA 17015.
This proposed facility is located in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Addition of grease interceptor tank and post aeration tank and removal of the existing comminutor.
WQM Permit No. 5020401, Sewerage, ACD Realty, LLC, 29 Ashmar Drive, Duncannon, PA 17020.
This proposed facility is located in Penn Township, Perry County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction/operation of a small flow sewage treatment system for the property located at 2215 State Road, Duncannon, PA 17020.
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 2720401, Sewage, Craig Toocheck, 520 Edgewood Avenue, Trafford, PA 15085.
This proposed facility is located in Harmony Township, Forest County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 1020403, Sewage, Jack Kuhns, 111 Noah Lane, Butler, PA 16001.
This proposed facility is located in Center Township, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 1020404, Sewage, Thomas H Perry, 307 Harmony Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.
This proposed facility is located in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 1002401 A-2, Sewage, Breakneck Creek Region Authority, 1166 Mars Evans City Road, Mars, PA 16046-2216.
This existing facility is located in Adams Township, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amendment to expand sewage treatment plant capacity with the addition of two SBR tanks, two digesters, belt filter press building, rehabilitation and modifications to existing facilities.
WQM Permit No. 1620402, Sewage, Philip C Kiser, 202 South Street, Clarion, PA 16214.
This proposed facility is located in Clarion Township, Clarion County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 2520403, Sewage, Kristine & Vincent Balinski, 3578 Reichert Road, Erie, PA 16509.
This proposed facility is located in McKean Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 1020405, Sewage, Blue Key Properties Group LLC, 207 Center Oak Drive, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066.
This proposed facility is located in Muddycreek Township, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 2720402, Sewage, Thomas Sokolowski, 2206 Kilpatrick Avenue, Erie, PA 16503.
This proposed facility is located in Howe Township, Forest County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
IV. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).
Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, Telephone: 570.327.3636.
PAI134803, MS4, College Township, 1481 E College Avenue, State College, PA 16801-6815. 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 College Township, Centre County. The receiving stream(s) Slab Cabin Run, Unnamed Tributary of Slab Cabin Run (''Thompson Run''), and Spring Creek, are located in State Water Plan watershed 6-A and 9-C and are classified for Cold Water Fishes, High Quality—Cold Water Fishes, and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.
The applicant has submitted the following plan(s) 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 570-327-3693.
The EPA waiver is in effect for small MS4s, and is not in effect for large MS4s.
PAI134805, MS4, Ferguson Township, 3147 Research Drive, State College, PA 16801-2752. 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 Ferguson Township, Centre County. The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary of Spring Creek (''Big Hollow''), Unnamed Tributary of Big Hollow, Unnamed Tributary of Beaver Branch, Slab Cabin Run, and Unnamed Tributaries of Slab Cabin Run, are located in State Water Plan watershed 9-C and are classified for Cold Water Fishes, High Quality—Cold Water Fishes, and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.
The applicant has submitted the following plan(s) 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 570-327-3693.
The EPA waiver is in effect for small MS4s, and is not in effect for large MS4s.
PAI134801, MS4, Harris Township, P.O. Box 20, Boalsburg, PA 16827-0020. 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 Harris Township, Centre County. The receiving stream(s), Spring Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 9-C and is classified for High Quality—Cold Water and Migratory Fish, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.
The applicant has submitted the following plan(s) 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 570-327-3693.
The EPA waiver is in effect for small MS4s, and is not in effect for large MS4s.
PAI134802, MS4, Patton Township, 100 Patton Plaza, State College, PA 16803-2304. 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 Patton Township, Centre County. The receiving stream(s), Buffalo Run, Unnamed Tributaries of Buffalo Run, and Unnamed Tributaries of Spring Creek, are located in State Water Plan watershed 9-C and are classified for Cold Water Fishes, High Quality—Cold Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.
The applicant has submitted the following plan(s) 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 570-327-3693.
The EPA waiver is in effect for small MS4s, and is not in effect for large MS4s.
PAI134807, MS4, The Pennsylvania State University, 139J Physical Plant Building, University Park, PA 16802. 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 State College Borough, Centre County. The receiving stream(s) Unnamed Tributary of Slab Cabin Run (''Thompson Run''), is located in State Water Plan watershed 9-C and is classified for High Quality—Cold Water, Migratory Fish, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.
The applicant has submitted the following plan(s) 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 570-327-3693.
The EPA waiver is in effect for small MS4s, and is not in effect for large MS4s.
PAI134804, MS4, State College Borough, 243 S Allen Street, State College, PA 16801-4806. 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 State College Borough, Centre County. The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary of Slab Cabin Run (''Thompson Run''), Unnamed Tributary of Slab Cabin Run (''Walnut Spring''), Slab Cabin Run, and Unnamed Tributary of Spring Creek (''Big Hollow'') are located in State Water Plan watershed 9-C and are classified for Cold Water Fishes, High Quality—Cold Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.
The applicant has submitted the following plan(s) 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 570-327-3693.
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.
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, PA 18401, 610-391-9583.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD390152 Jaindl Land Co
3150 Coffeetown Rd
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh Lower Macungie Twp Little Lehigh Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)Northampton County Conservation District, 14 Gracedale Ave, Greystone Building, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211, 610-829-6276.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD480120 Nic Zawarski & Sons Dev Inc.
c/o Taras W Zawarski
1441 Linden St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Northampton Forks Twp Bushkill Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
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 (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) 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.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewDarvin Martin
8245 Holbens Valley Rd
New Tripoli, PA 18066
Lehigh 170.3 212 Dairy and Duck HQ-CWF New Elvin Martin
980 Little Mountain Road
Myerstown, PA 17067
Berks 140 387.02 Swine,
Beef Cattle, Custom HeifersN/A Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5980.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerk Typist 2, 484.250.5887.
Permit No. 0920504, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Buckingham Elementary School
2414 Durham Road
Buckingham, PA 18912Township Buckingham County Bucks Responsible Official Mike Nickerson
Environmental Safety Coordinator
2414 Durham Road
Buckingham, PA 18912Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Theresa Funk, P.E.
Gilmore & Associates, Inc.
65 East Butler Avenue
Suite 100
New Britain, PA 18901Application Received Date February 12, 2020 Description of Action PH adjustment using neutralizing media for lead corrosion control. Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 3540059, Rescission of Operation Permit, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Keller Property Management, Inc.
c/o Happy Valley Mobile Home Park
1329 Richmond Road
Fleetwood, PA 19522
Municipality West Brunswick Township County Schuylkill Type of Facility Public Water Supply Responsible Official Christopher S. Hauger Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer N/A Application Received Date February 5, 2020 Description of Application Request to rescind Operation Permit No. 3540059 for Happy Valley Mobile Home Park water system. Application No. 5420501, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mountain Valley Golf Course
P.O. Box 279
Saint Clair, PA 17970
Municipality Saint Clair Borough County Schuylkill Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Bradley D. Smith, P.E.
ARRO Consulting, Inc.
50 Berkshire Court
Suite 209
Wyomissing, PA 19610Application Received Date February 7, 2020 Description of Application The applicant is requesting a permit to add soda ash near the well pressure tanks to raise the pH to 7.4-7.5 for corrosion control. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 4420502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Lewistown Municipal Authority Municipality Armagh Township County Mifflin Responsible Official Craig Bubb, Superintendant
70 Chestnut Street
Lewistown, PA 17004-2216
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Jason G. Saylor, P.E.
Utility Service Company Inc.
1230 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Application Received: February 24, 2020 Description of Action Installation of a new booster pumping station. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Permit No. 3020501C, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
P.O. Box 187
1442 Jefferson Road
Jefferson, PA 15344
Township or Borough Cumberland Township County Greene Responsible Official Timothy Faddis, Manager
Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
P.O. Box 187
1442 Jefferson Road
Jefferson, PA 15344Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc.
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024
Application Received Date February 21, 2020 Description of Action Chemical feed system improvements. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. 0320501, Public Water Supply.
Applicant PA American Water Company Township or Borough Rayburn Township County Armstrong Responsible Official Bruce Alton Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Jay R. Lucas
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Application Received Date February 19, 2020 Description of Action Replace Troy Hill Booster Station.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.
Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 1120501MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Carrolltown Borough Municipal Authority
P.O. Box 307
140 East Carroll Street
Carrolltown, PA 15722Township or Borough East Carroll Township County Cambria Responsible Official Michael J. Waksmunski, Authority Chairman
Carrolltown Borough Municipal Authority
P.O. Box 307
140 East Carroll Street
Carrolltown, PA 15722
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Keller Engineers, Inc.
420 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Application Received Date February 18, 2020 Description of Action Installation of new water main along Dutch Road. Application No. 5260007-T1, Minor Amendment.
Applicant North Fayette County Municipal Authority
1634 University Drive
Dunbar, PA 15431Township or Borough Fairchance Borough County Fayette Responsible Official Richard Kasunic, Chairman
North Fayette County Municipal Authority
1634 University Drive
Dunbar, PA 15431
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer N/A Application Received Date December 18, 2019 Description of Action Transfer of the Fairchance Borough public water supply system to the North Fayette County Municipal Authority. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Application No. 6111504-MA1, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Cranberry-Venango County General Authority
Township or Borough Cranberry Township County Venango County Responsible Official Chad Findlay Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Beau Schettler
The EADS Group
450 Aberdeen Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
Application Received Date February 19, 2020 Description of Action Chlorine Treatment Modification
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WA 25-1000, Water Allocations. Washington Township Water Authority, 11800 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412, Washington Township, Erie County. Water Allocation Permit application requesting the right to withdraw a maximum total of 212,500 gallons per day from Well No. 1 and/or Well No. 2.
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