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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 24-71

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[54 Pa.B. 235]
[Saturday, January 20, 2024]

APPLICATIONS

THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS UNDER THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND FEDERAL CLEAN
WATER ACT

 This notice provides information about persons who have applied to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for a new, renewed, or amended NPDES or WQM permit, or a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges, or have submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications and NOIs concern, but are not limited to, effluent discharges from sewage treatment facilities and industrial facilities to surface waters or groundwater; stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity (industrial stormwater), construction activity (construction stormwater), and municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s); the application of pesticides; the operation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs); and the construction of sewage, industrial waste, and manure storage, collection and treatment facilities. 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). More information on the types of NPDES and WQM permits that are available can be found on DEP's website (visit www.dep.pa.gov and select Businesses, Water, Bureau of Clean Water, Wastewater Management, and NPDES and WQM Permitting Programs).

Section   Category
I Individual and General WQM Permit Applications/NOIs Received, General NPDES Permit NOIs Received, and All Transfer and Minor Amendment Applications/NOIs Received
II Individual NPDES Permits—New, Renewal, and Major Amendment Applications and Draft Permits for Discharges Relating to Sewage, Industrial Waste, Industrial Stormwater, MS4s, Pesticides and CAFOs
III Individual NPDES Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity

 Section I identifies the following applications and NOIs that have been received by DEP:

 • Individual and General WQM Permit Applications Received—DEP provides a 15-day public comment period for Individual WQM Permit Applications for new and reissued permits. There is no public comment period for General WQM Permit NOIs.

 • General Chapter 92a NPDES Permit NOIs Received—There is no public comment period for General NPDES NOIs received.

 • All Transfer and Minor Amendment Applications/NOIs Received—Transfer and Minor Amendment Applications/NOIs received for Individual and General WQM Permits and Individual and General NPDES Permits, excluding PAG-01 and PAG-02, are identified but do not have public comment periods. DEP provides a 15-day public comment period for Individual WQM Permit Applications for amendments.

 Additional information on these applications and NOIs may be reviewed by generating the ''Applications and NOIs without Comment Periods Report'' or, for Individual WQM Permit Applications, the ''Applications Received with Comment Periods Report'' on DEP's website at www.dep.pa.gov/CWPublicNotice.

 Section II identifies individual NPDES permit applications received and draft permits indicating DEP's tentative determination relating to sewage, industrial waste, industrial stormwater, MS4s, pesticides and CAFOs. A 30-day public comment period applies to these applications and draft permits, except when a site-specific water quality criterion is used to establish effluent limitations, in which case a 45-day public comment period applies. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of DEP for one additional 15-day period. Additional information, including links to draft permits and fact sheets that explain the basis for DEP's tentative determinations may be reviewed by generating the ''Applications Received with Comment Periods Report'' on DEP's website at www.dep.pa.gov/CWPublicNotice. Notification of 15-day extensions for comment will be provided in the ''Applications Received with Comment Periods Report'' (Comments column).

 Section III identifies individual NPDES permit applications received and draft permits indicating DEP's tentative determination relating to stormwater discharges associated with construction activities. A 30-day public comment period applies to these applications and draft permits. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of the Department for one additional 15-day period. Additional information may be reviewed by generating the ''Applications Received with Comment Periods Report'' on DEP's website at www.dep.pa.gov/CWPublicNotice.

 Applications, NOIs and draft permits, where applicable, may be reviewed at the DEP office that received the application or NOI. Members of the public are encouraged to use DEP's website to obtain additional information as discussed previously.

 Comments received within the appropriate comment periods for WQM and NPDES permit applications will be retained by DEP and 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 DEP of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

 DEP office contact information to review applications and NOIs and to submit comments for those applications, when applicable, is as follows:

 DEP Southeast Regional Office (SERO)—2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401-4915. File Review Coordinator: 484-250-5910. Email: RA-EPNPDES_SERO@pa.gov for permits in Sections I & II; RA-EPWW-SERO@pa.gov for permits in Section III.

 DEP Northeast Regional Office (NERO)—2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. File Review Coordinator: 570-826-5472. Email: RA-EPNPDES_NERO@pa.gov for permits in Sections I & II; RA-EPWW-NERO@pa.gov for permits in Section III.

 DEP Southcentral Regional Office (SCRO)—909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. File Review Coordinator: 717-705-4732. Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov for permits in Sections I & II; RA-EPWW-SCRO@pa.gov for permits in Section III.

 DEP Northcentral Regional Office (NCRO)—208 W. Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. File Review Coordinator: 570-327-3693. Email: RA-EPNPDES_NCRO@pa.gov for permits in Sections I & II; RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov for permits in Section III.

 DEP Southwest Regional Office (SWRO)—400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. File Review Coordinator: 412-442-4286. Email: RA-EPNPDES_SWRO@pa.gov for permits in Sections I & II; RA-EPWW-SWRO@pa.gov for permits in Section III.

 DEP Northwest Regional Office (NWRO)—230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. File Review Coordinator: 814-332-6340. Email: RA-EPNPDES_NWRO@pa.gov for permits in Sections I & II; RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov for permits in Section III.

 DEP Bureau of Clean Water (BCW)—400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105. File Review Coordinator: 717-787-5017. Email: RA-EPNPDES_Permits@pa.gov.

 DEP Regional Permit Coordination Office (RPCO)—400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105. File Review Coordinator: 717-772-5987. Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.

 DEP will also accept requests or petitions for public hearings on applications. The request or petition must indicate the interest of the party filing and the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A hearing will be held if DEP determines that there is a significant public interest. 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. DEP will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.

 Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).

I. Individual and General WQM Permit Applications/NOIs Received, General NPDES Permit NOIs Received, and All Transfer and Minor Amendment Applications/NOIs Received.
Application Number Permit Type Application Type Applicant Name & Address Municipality, County DEP Office
PA0094757 Minor Sewage Facility
< 0.05 MGD Individual NPDES Permit 		Transfer CS Sewer Plant Inc.
320 Beech Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601-4239 		Allegheny Township
Cambria County 		SWRO
1183407 Minor and Non-NPDES Sewage Treatment Facility Individual WQM Permit Transfer CS Sewer Plant Inc.
320 Beech Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601-4239 		Allegheny Township
Cambria County 		SWRO
5275409 Minor and Non-NPDES Sewage Treatment Facility Individual WQM Permit Transfer Little Walker Holding
dba Twin Cedars Sr Living
364 Little Walker Road
Shohola, PA 18458-2805 		Shohola Township
Pike County 		NERO
PAG034828 PAG-03 NPDES General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Transfer STE Hackney Inc.
914 Saegers Station Road
Montgomery, PA 17752-8501 		Montgomery Borough
Lycoming County 		NCRO
PAG043868 PAG-04 NPDES General Permit for Small Flow Treatment Facilities Transfer Patterson Richard M Jr
165 Quail Drive
Dillsburg, PA 17019-8505 		Upper Frankford Township
Cumberland County 		SCRO
PAG043980 PAG-04 NPDES General Permit for Small Flow Treatment Facilities New Foltz Jeremy
15040 Shimpstown Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236-9711 		Montgomery Township
Franklin County 		SCRO
PAG054842 PAG-05 NPDES General Permit for Groundwater Cleanup Renewal PPL Electric Utilities Corp
1639 Church Road
Allentown, PA 18104-9342 		West Chillisquaque Township
Northumberland County 		NCRO
PAG056269 PAG-05 NPDES General Permit for Groundwater Cleanup Renewal Ashland Inc.
1979 Atlas Street
Columbus, OH 43228-9645 		Freedom Borough
Beaver County 		SWRO
PAG123600 PAG-12 NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Renewal David L Weaver
740 Marion Drive
Womelsdorf, PA 19567-9497 		Marion Township
Berks County 		SCRO
PAG123710 PAG-12 NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Renewal Frank Dale
3167 Bossler Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-9726 		West Donegal Township
Lancaster County 		SCRO
PAG123782 PAG-12 NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Renewal Country View Family Farms LLC
1301 Fulling Mill Road
Suite 3000
Middletown, PA 17057-5990 		Ayr Township
Fulton County 		SCRO
PAG124840 PAG-12 NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Renewal Country View Family Farms LLC
1301 Fulling Mill Road
Suite 3000
Middletown, PA 17057-5990 		Beaver Township
Snyder County 		SCRO
PAG124855 PAG-12 NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Renewal JMA Farms LLC
1078 Iron Bridge Road
Middleburg, PA 17842-9320 		Beaver Township
Snyder County 		SCRO
PAG126104 PAG-12 NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Renewal Blue Springs Farm LLC
174 Stair Farm Lane
Berlin, PA 15530-6024 		Brothersvalley Township
Somerset County 		SCRO
PAG126109 PAG-12 NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Renewal Hyasota Hill Farms LLC
264 Hyasota Hill Road
Hollsopple, PA 15935-7204 		Conemaugh Township
Somerset County 		SCRO
PAG136366 PAG-13 NPDES General Permit for MS4s Renewal Stowe Township
555 Broadway Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136-3027 		Stowe Township
Allegheny County 		SWRO
6223407 Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant Individual WQM Permit New Fox William C
15 Pleasant Street
Sugar Grove, PA 16350-1621 		Freehold Township
Warren County 		NWRO
6523405 Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant Individual WQM Permit New M Cap LLC
328 Riverview Drive
New Kensington, PA 15068-5935 		Lower Burrell City
Westmoreland County 		SWRO
1623404 Small Flow Treatment Facility Individual WQM Permit New Cottage Hill Wesleyan Meth Church
231 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242-1001 		Porter Township
Clarion County 		NWRO
WQG01210802 WQG-01 WQM General Permit Transfer Patterson Richard M Jr
165 Quail Drive
Dillsburg, PA 17019-8505 		Upper Frankford Township
Cumberland County 		SCRO
WQG01282301 WQG-01 WQM General Permit New Foltz Jeremy
15040 Shimpstown Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236-9711 		Montgomery Township
Franklin County 		SCRO
WQG02152301 WQG-02 WQM General Permit Transfer Aqua PA Wastewater Inc.
762 W Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402 		Penn Township
Chester County 		SERO
II. Individual NPDES Permits—New, Renewal, and Major Amendment Applications and Draft Permits for Discharges Relating to Sewage, Industrial Waste, Industrial Stormwater, MS4s, Pesticides and CAFOs.

 Northcentral Regional Office

 PA0114111, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, US ACOE Baltimore District, 710 Ives Run Lane, Tioga, PA 16946-8643. Facility Name: South Shore Recreation Area, Cowanesque Lake WWTP. This existing facility is located in Lawrence Township, Tioga 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), Cowanesque River, is located in State Water Plan watershed 4-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 Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0105 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Maximum IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min 		XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX Report

Inst Min 		XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) XXX XXX XXX 25.0 XXX 50.0
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 XXX 60.0
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 		XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
E. Coli (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Oct 31 		XXX XXX XXX 15.0 XXX 30.0
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0

 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.

 Northcentral Regional Office

 PA0115231, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Woodland Bigler Area Authority, P.O. Box 27, Woodland, PA 16881-0027. Facility Name: Woodland Bigler Area Authority Wastewater Treatment Facility. This existing facility is located in Bradford Township, Clearfield 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), Roaring Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 8-C and is classified for Cold Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.225 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		Minimum Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report
Report

Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min 		XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX Report

Inst Min 		XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.43 XXX 1.43
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) 46 75 XXX 25.0 40.0 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 80 120 XXX 45.0 65.0 90
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 		XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
E. Coli (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Nitrogen Report
XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
Ammonia 18.44 27.66 XXX 9.83 14.74 19.66
Total Phosphorus Report
XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
Copper, Total XXX Report

Daily Max 		XXX XXX Report

Daily Max 		XXX
Zinc, Total XXX Report

Daily Max 		XXX XXX Report

Daily Max 		XXX

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

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

 Northcentral Regional Office

 PA0233340, Industrial, SIC Code 4941, Cooper Township Municipal Authority, P.O. Box 446, Winburne, PA 16879-0446. Facility Name: Cooper Township Municipal Authority. This proposed facility is located in Rush Township, Clearfield County.

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

 The receiving stream(s), Moshannon Creek (TSF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 8-D and is classified for Trout Stocking and Migratory Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.006 MGD.—Limits.

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

Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min 		XXX XXX 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 60.0 75
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX 0.75 1.5 1.8
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7
Manganese, Total XXX XXX XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5

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

 • Sedimentation Basin Cleaning

 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.

 Northwest Regional Office

 PA0024571, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Cranberry Township, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6420. Facility Name: Brush Creek STP. This existing facility is located in Cranberry Township, Butler County.

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

 The receiving streams, the Brush Creek (WWF) and an Unnamed Tributary to the Brush Creek (WWF) are located in State Water Plan watershed 20-C and are classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharges are not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 8.73 MGD.—Interim Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		Minimum Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report
Report
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min 		XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0
Inst Min 		XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.16 XXX 0.5
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) 728.0 1,092.0 XXX 10.0 15.0 20
Total Suspended Solids 2,184.0 3,276.0 XXX 30.0 45.0 60
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
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 		XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
E. Coli (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 		254.8 XXX XXX 3.5 XXX 7.0
 May 1 - Oct 31 109.2 XXX XXX 1.5 XXX 3.5
Total Phosphorus 145.0 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4
Cyanide, Free (ug/L) Report
XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
Chromium, Hexavalent (ug/L) Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX
Copper, Total (ug/L) Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX Report

Daily Max 		Report

Avg Qrtly 		XXX
Iron, Dissolved (ug/L) Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX
Zinc, Total (ug/L) Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 8.73 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		Minimum Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report
Report
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min 		XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0
Inst Min 		XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.04 XXX 0.13
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) 728.0 1,092.0 XXX 10.0 15.0 20
Total Suspended Solids 2,184.0 3,276.0 XXX 30.0 45.0 60
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
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 		XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
E. Coli (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 		254.8 XXX XXX 3.5 XXX 7.0
 May 1 - Oct 31 109.2 XXX XXX 1.5 XXX 3.5
Total Phosphorus 145.0 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4
Cyanide, Free (ug/L) 0.35 XXX XXX 4.8 XXX 9.7
Chromium, Hexavalent (ug/L) Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX
Copper, Total (ug/L) Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX Report

Daily Max 		Report

Avg Qrtly 		XXX
Iron, Dissolved (ug/L) Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX
Zinc, Total (ug/L) Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX Report

Avg Qrtly 		Report
XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0.5 MGD.—Limits.

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

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on a design flow of 0.25 MGD.—Limits.

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

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 0.25 MGD.—Limits.

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

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

 • POTW Pretreatment Program Implementation

 • Solids Management

 • Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET)

 • Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls

 • Requirements for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)

 • Water Quality-Based Effluent Limitations for Toxic Pollutants

 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 not in effect.

 Northwest Regional Office

 PA0024899, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Lake City Borough, 2350 Main Street, Lake City, PA 16423-1509. Facility Name: Lake City Municipal STP. This existing facility is located in Lake City Borough, Erie 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), Elk Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 15-A and is classified for Warm 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 1.061 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		Minimum Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report
Report

Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Daily Min 		XXX 9.0
Daily Max 		XXX
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 4.0
Daily Min 		XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.29 XXX 0.96
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) 206 330 XXX 25.0 40.0 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 247 371 XXX 30.0 45.0 60
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 		XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 		69 XXX XXX 8.4 XXX 16.8
 May 1 - Oct 31 23 XXX XXX 2.8 XXX 5.6
Total Phosphorus Report
XXX XXX 1.0 XXX XXX
Aluminum, Total Report
XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
Copper, Total (ug/L) Report
XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
Cyanide, Free (ug/L) Report
XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
Phenolics, Total Report
XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
E. Coli (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Nitrogen Report

Avg Qrtly 		XXX XXX Report

Avg Qrtly 		XXX XXX

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

 • Solids Management

 • WETT Requirements

 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 not in effect.

 Northwest Regional Office

 PA0041645, Sewage, SIC Code 4111, PA DOT Maintenance & Operations Bureau, PA DOT Bureau of Office Services, Harrisburg, PA 17120. Facility Name: PA DOT Rest Area L. This existing facility is located in Springfield Township, Erie County.

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

 The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Turkey Creek, 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 0.0066 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Maximum IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report
Report

Daily Max 		XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Daily Min 		XXX 9.0
Daily Max 		XXX
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 4.0
Daily Min 		XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) XXX XXX XXX 25.0 XXX 50
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30.0 XXX 60
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 		XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
E. Coli (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 		XXX XXX XXX 15.0 XXX 30
 May 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 5.0 XXX 10
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 1.0 XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report

Annl Avg 		XXX XXX

 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.

 Northwest Regional Office

 PA0218812, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Indiana County Municipal Service Authority, 602 Kolter Drive, Indiana, PA 15701-3570. Facility Name: Hillsdale STP. This existing facility is located in Montgomery Township, Indiana County.

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

 The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Straight Run (HQ-CWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 17-D and is classified for High Quality Waters—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 .055 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Average Monthly Average Monthly Maximum IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) 9.2 XXX XXX 20.0 XXX 40
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent 		Report
XXX Report
XXX XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 13.8 XXX XXX 30.0 XXX 60.0
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent 		Report
XXX Report
XXX XXX XXX
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 		XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
Ultraviolet light transmittance (%) XXX XXX Report

Min Mo Avg 		Report
XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 		1.3 XXX XXX 2.8 XXX 5.6
 May 1 - Oct 31 0.9 XXX XXX 1.9 XXX 3.8
E. Coli (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX Report

Avg Qrtly 		XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report

Daily Max 		XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report

Daily Max 		XXX XXX

 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.

 Northwest Regional Office

 PA0221449, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Buffalo Township Municipal Authority, 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055-9201. Facility Name: Buffalo Township Municipal Authority STP. This existing facility is located in Buffalo Township, Butler 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), Buffalo Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 18-F and is classified for Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.89 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		Minimum Average Monthly Weekly
Average 		IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report
Report
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Daily Min 		XXX 9.0
Daily Max 		XXX
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 4.0
Daily Min 		XXX XXX XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5) 185 295 XXX 25.0 40.0 50
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent 		Report
Report

Daily Max 		XXX Report
XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent 		Report
Report

Daily Max 		XXX Report
XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 225 335 XXX 30.0 45.0 60
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 		XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo Mean 		XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean 		XXX 1,000
E. Coli (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Ultraviolet light intensity (µw/cm2) XXX XXX Report
Report
XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 		Report
XXX XXX Report
XXX XXX
 May 1 - Oct 31 63.0 XXX XXX 8.5 XXX 17
Total Nitrogen Report

Annl Avg 		XXX XXX Report

Annl Avg 		XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report

Annl Avg 		XXX XXX Report

Annl Avg 		XXX XXX
Copper, Total (ug/L) 0.18 0.28
Daily Max 		XXX 24.2 37.7
Daily Max 		60.4
Zinc, Total Report

Avg Qrtly 		XXX XXX Report

Avg Qrtly 		XXX XXX

 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.

 Northwest Regional Office

 PA0239836, Sewage, SIC Code 8800, Lawrence Keppler, 8 Deer Run, Bradford, PA 16701-2466. Facility Name: Lawrence Keppler SRSTP. This existing facility is located in Corydon Township, McKean County.

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

 The receiving stream, the South Branch Willow Creek (HQ-CWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 16-B and is classified for High Quality Waters—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.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Annual
Average 		Maximum IMAX
Flow (GPD) Report

Annl Avg 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
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
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min 		XXX XXX 9.0

 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.

 Southcentral Regional Office

 PA0294331, Storm Water, SIC Code 3531, 3536, 3537, Grove US LLC, 1565 Buchanan Trail East, Shady Grove, PA 17256. Facility Name: Grove US LLC—Shady Grove Facility. This proposed facility is located in Antrim Township, Franklin County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity.

 The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary of Muddy Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and Unnamed Tributary to Marsh Run (WWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 13-C and is classified for High Quality—Cold Water, Migratory Fish, Warm 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:

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Daily
Maximum 		IMAX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX
Total Nitrogen 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
Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX

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

 • Stormwater Outfalls and Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharges

 • Best Management Practices (BMPs), including applicable BMPs from Appendix U from the PAG-03 (effective 3/24/2023)

 • Routine Inspections

 • Preparedness, Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan

 • Stormwater Monitoring Requirements (including Benchmarks for pH, TSS, Oil and Grease, and Nitrate + Nitrite-Nitrogen

 • Other Requirements

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

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.

 Southcentral Regional Office

 PAS123501, Storm Water, SIC Code 2066, Treehouse Private Brands Inc., 336 Hill Road, Womelsdorf, PA 19567-9200. Facility Name: Linette Quality Chocolates Inc./Treehouse Private Brands Inc. This existing facility is located in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity.

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

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001:

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average
Weekly 		Minimum Average Monthly Daily
Maximum 		IMAX
pH (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
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX

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

 • Stormwater Outfalls and Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharges

 • Best Management Practices (BMPs), including applicable BMPs from Appendix I from the PAG-03 (effective 3/24/2023)

 • Routine Inspections

 • Preparedness, Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan

 • Stormwater Monitoring Requirements (including Benchmarks for pH, BOD5, COD, TSS, Oil and Grease)

 • Other Requirements

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

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.

 Southcentral Regional Office

 PAS223501, Storm Water, SIC Code 2448, Mt Valley Farms & Lumber Products Inc., 1240 Nawakwa Road, Biglerville, PA 17307. Facility Name: Mountain Valley Farms & Lumber Products. This existing facility is located in Menallen Township, Adams County.

 Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity.

 The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary of Conewago Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-F and is classified for High Quality—Cold Water and Migratory Fish, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001:

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Daily
Maximum 		IMAX
pH (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
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX
Arsenic, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX
Chromium, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX
Pentachlorophenol XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
XXX

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

 • Stormwater Outfalls and Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharges

 • Best Management Practices (BMPs), including applicable BMPs from Appendix D from the PAG-03 (effective 3/24/2023)

 • Routine Inspections

 • Preparedness, Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan

 • Stormwater Monitoring Requirements (including Benchmarks for pH, COD, and TSS)

 • Other Requirements

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

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.

 Southwest Regional Office

 PA0285234, Sewage, SIC Code 8800, Charles Vrabel, 13 Dewey Lane, Gibsonia, PA 15044-4910. Facility Name: Vrabel Properties SRSTP. This proposed facility is located in Fawn Township, Allegheny 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 of Little Bull Creek (TSF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 18-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 0.0005 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average
Weekly 		Minimum Annual
Average 		Maximum IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report

Annl Avg 		XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min 		XXX 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 200.0 XXX XXX

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

 • None.

 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.

III. Individual NPDES Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity.

 Northcentral Regional Office

 Applicant: Christian Herr

 Applicant Address: 6103 Penns Valley Road, Aaronsburg, PA 16820

 Application Number: PAD140104

 Application Type: New

 Municipality/County: Haines Township, Centre County

 Project Site Name: Christian Herr Ag Operation

 Total Earth Disturbance Area (acres): 5.03 acres

 Surface Waters Receiving Stormwater Discharges: UNT Pine Creek (EV)

 Proposed Effluent Limitations: The draft permit requires implementation of an Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) Plan and a Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plan and compliance with Federal technology-based effluent standards at 40 CFR Part 450.

 Rate or Frequency of Discharge: Stormwater discharges during and following earth disturbance activities are precipitation-induced and will vary depending on factors such as the area of impervious surfaces, the size and placement of best management practices (BMPs) and the intensity of precipitation.

 Project Description: To construct new poultry barn, gravel drive, gravel pads and associated stormwater facilities.

 Special Conditions: N/A

 You may review the permit application file by contacting DEP's File Review Coordinator at 570-327-3693.

 Northeast Regional Office

 Applicant: Moravian University

 Applicant Address: 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018-6641

 Application Number: PAD480205

 Application Type: New

 Municipality/County: City of Bethlehem, Northampton County

 Project Site Name: Moravian University, H.U.B. Renovations

 Total Earth Disturbance Area (acres): 1.98 acres

 Surface Waters Receiving Stormwater Discharges: Monocacy Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)

 Proposed Effluent Limitations: The draft permit requires implementation of an Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) Plan and a Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plan and compliance with Federal technology-based effluent standards at 40 CFR Part 450.

 Rate or Frequency of Discharge: Stormwater discharges during and following earth disturbance activities are precipitation-induced and will vary depending on factors such as the area of impervious surfaces, the size and placement of best management practices (BMPs) and the intensity of precipitation.

 Project Description: The project involves the replacement of half of an existing building with a new three-story addition, driveway improvements, mechanical equipment yards, as well as associated stormwater management facilities.

 Special Conditions: N/A—No site-specific special conditions proposed.

 You may review the permit application file by contacting DEP's File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.

 Southcentral Regional Office

 Applicant: Myerstown Water Authority

 Applicant Address: 601 Stracks Dam Road, Myerstown, PA 17067

 Application Number: PAD380035

 Application Type: New

 Municipality/County: Jackson Township, Lebanon County

 Project Site Name: Myerstown Transmission Main Replacement

 Total Earth Disturbance Area (acres): 7 acres

 Surface Waters Receiving Stormwater Discharges: UNT to Tulpehocken Creek

 Proposed Effluent Limitations: The draft permit requires implementation of an Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) Plan and a Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plan and compliance with Federal technology-based effluent standards at 40 CFR Part 450.

 Rate or Frequency of Discharge: Stormwater discharges during and following earth disturbance activities are precipitation-induced and will vary depending on factors such as the area of impervious surfaces, the size and placement of best management practices (BMPs) and the intensity of precipitation.

 Project Description: Maintenance repair/utility upgrade project for 12" water main

 Special Conditions: N/A

 You may review the permit application file by contacting DEP's File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4802.

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