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Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.Application No. PA 0010782, SIC Codes 4911, 4953 and 4952, Industrial Waste, Reliant Energy (Titus Power Plant), 1001 Broad Street, Box 1050, Johnstown, PA 15907.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Schuylkill River in Watershed 3C, in Cumru Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Pottstown Borough located in on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.469 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times
Total Suspended Solids 30 100 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 20 Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 -- 1.60 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 2.149 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 Total Residual Chlorine -- Monitor & Report
-- Total Copper 0.56 1.00 1.40 Total Iron 1.00 2.00 2.50 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 for a design flow of 1.007 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times
Total Suspended Solids 30 100 100 Total Dissolved Solids 2,500 5,000 6,250 Oil and Grease 15 20 20 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 104 for a design flow of 0.147 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times
Total Suspended Solids 30 100 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 20 Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Application No. PA 0020320, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Lititz Sewer Authority, 50 Lititz Run Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Lititz Run in Watershed 7-J, in Warwick Township, Lancaster County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in Lancaster City, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 3.85 MGD are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 XXX 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 22.5 XXX 30 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 XXX XXX 3 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 XXX XXX 9 Total Phosphorus 2 XXX XXX 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.19 XXX XXX 0.63 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Nitrogen Monitor The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Application No. PA 0026441, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Borough of Lemoyne, 655 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17011-5938.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Susquehanna River in Watershed 7-E, in Lemoyne Borough, Cumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Wrightsville Water Supply Company located in Wrightsville, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 2.088 MGD are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 19 XXX XXX 38 Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX XXX 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 XXX XXX 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200 XXX XXX XXX (10-1 to 4-30) 87,000 XXX XXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX Monitor & Report XXX Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PAS604802, Industrial Stormwater SIC 5015, Gray's Vehicle Clinic, 1314 Axemann Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823.
This existing facility is located in Spring Township, Centre County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for the issuance of a permit for discharge of stormwater runoff from an automobile recycling facility.
The receiving stream, Logan Branch, is in the Bald Eagle Creek watershed (SWP 9C) and is classified for: Cold Water Fishes. However, under Special Protection Antidegradation regulations (Chapter 93.4c), Logan Branch is afforded an existing use protection level as a High Quality Cold Water Fishery. The nearest downstream public water supply intake, Pennsylvania-American Water Company at Milton, is located on the West Branch Susquehanna River 84 stream miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 are based on Best Management Practices.
PA0228419, CAFO, SIC 0241, Hostetter Management Company, 120 Lake Street, P. O. Box 526, Ephrata, PA 17522-9127.
This proposed facility is located in Beaver Township, Snyder County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Beavertown Pig Company/Snyder Mountain Farms is a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). The estimated population of the CAFO will be 10,200 finishing pigs and 3,900 piglets, totaling 1596 Animal Equivalent Units (AEUs).
The receiving stream, Wetzel Run, is in the State Water Plan 6-A, Penns watershed and is classified for: Cold Water Fishery (CWF).
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 nondischarge 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 Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
PA 0228427, CAFO, SIC 0241, Hostetter Management Company, 120 Lake Street, P. O. Box 526, Ephrata, PA 17522-9127.
This proposed facility is located in Wells Township, Bradford County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Pine Hill Farms contains a swine Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). The estimated population of the CAFO will be 2,800 sows, 32 boars, 1,510 gilts and 7,400 piglets, totaling 1,604 Animal Equivalent Units (AEUs).
The receiving stream, Mill Creek, is in the Tioga Watershed (SWP 4-A) and is classified for: Trout Stocked Fishery (TSF).
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 nondischarge 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 Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
PA # 0010430, Industrial Waste, Hanover Foods Corporation, P. O. Box 193, Centre Hall, PA 16828.
This existing facility is located in Potter Township, Centre County.
Description of Activity: The permittee discharges treated industrial wastewater from the food processing facility.
The receiving stream, Sinking Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed, watershed # 6A--Penns Creek and is classified for: Cold Water Fishery. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is located at Dauphin on the Susquehanna River, 95 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.225 mgd.
Mass Units (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Discharge Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 84.5 126.7 45.0 67.5 90.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 168.9 253.3 90.0 135.0 180.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 20.6 31.0 11.0 16.5 22.0 TSS 120.0 188.0 65.0 100.0 130.0 Oil and Grease XXX XXX 15.0 30.0 30.0 Fecal Coliforms XXX XXX 200#/100 ml as a geometric mean pH (Std units) XXX XXX Within the range 6.0 to 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX 0.5 1.2 In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions. None
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.PA0035262, Sewage, Matthews Mobile Home Park, P. O. Box 537, Bainbridge, PA 17502-0537.
This application is for Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Matthews Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Reade Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Fallen Timber Run, which are classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is greater than 100 miles from the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0036 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0204510, Sewage, Carlton Motel & Restaurant, 594 Carlton Drive, Bentleyville, PA 15314.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Carlton Motel & Restaurant Sewage Treatment Plant in Somerset Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT to North Branch Pigeon Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: PA American Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0013 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--12th month Monitor and Report 13th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0205664, Sewage, David J. D'Atri, 320 Sunset Drive, Baden, PA 15005.
This application is for Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Forest Brook Mobile Home Park STP in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Pine Run, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the: Arco Chemical Company, BV Plant, on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0135 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 0.17 0.40 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: The following effluent limitations will apply if/when the plant is expanded to a flow of 0.023 mgd.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.023 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 10.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 0.10 0.24 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0218855, Sewage, Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, 172 Route 519, P. O. Box 355, Eighty Four, PA 15330.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Enlow Fork Mine 3 North #2 Portal Bathhouse STP in East Finley Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Rocky Run, which are classified as a trout stock fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is in West Virginia.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.035 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 0.5 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
III. Applications for New and Renewal Permits, Oil and Gas Activities
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
PA 0222011. Industrial Waste, SIC 1311, Big Sandy Oil Company, P. O. Box 269, Franklin, PA 16323.
This existing facility is located in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Description of Proposed Activity: An existing discharge of treated production water from the operation of stripper oil wells.
The receiving stream, the Allegheny River, is in watershed 16-E (Oil Creek) and classified for: warm water fish, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS and phenolics, the existing downstream water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Municipal Water Authority on the Allegheny River at Emlenton, approximately 39 miles downstream of the discharge point.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.006 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) 0.006 Oil & Grease 15 30 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Iron 3.5 7.0 Acidity Less than Alkalinity Alkalinity Monitor and Report pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS
CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER
APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW
PART II PERMITSThe following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). The applications are listed in two categories. Section I lists all municipal and industrial permits and Section II lists oil and gas related permit applications.
Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The comments 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 reserves the right to hold a public hearing 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 of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. 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.
A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.
I. Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
WQM Permit No. 4601408, Sewerage, Limerick Township Municipal Authority, 529 King Road, P. O. Box 29, Royersford, PA 19468.
This proposed facility is located in Limerick Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of Possum Hollow sewerage system to serve existing and proposed residential, commercial and industrial development.
WQM Permit No. 1501416, Sewerage, Chester County Parks & Recreation Department, Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 160, West Chester, PA 19832-4534.
This proposed facility is located in Wallace Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a small flow wastewater treatment system.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
WQM Permit No. 1301406, Sewerage, Jim Thorpe Area School District, 140 West 10th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.
This proposed facility is located in Kidder Township, Carbon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a wastewater treatment facility, including pump station, that will serve a proposed school in the Jim Thorpe School District and a portion of the Smith Family Limited Partnership Development.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 2101045, Sewerage, Thomas Rosenberger, 350 Hollowbrook Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.
This proposed facility is located in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a sewage treatment facility with sub-surface disposal to serve their single family residence.
WQM Permit No. 0601407, Sewerage, Amity Township, 2004 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, PA 19518.
This proposed facility is located in Amity Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of one pump station and gravity sewer pipes to serve 74 homes in the Sunset Knoll Subdivision.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WQM Permit No. 4101405, Sewerage, Gregory C. Kinley, 1871 Motters Lane, Williamsport, PA 17701.
This proposed facility is located in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construct and operate a Single Family Residence sewage treatment system. Received in Northcentral Regional Office on June 15, 2001.
NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit
The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity into waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Where indicated, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice.
Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses 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 relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
NPDES Permit PAS10 C046, Stormwater. Brandywine Heights School District, 200 Weis St., Topton, PA 19562 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Longswamp Township, Berks County to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF).
Berks County Conservation District: P. O. Box 520, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA 19533, (610) 372-4657.
NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving No. Address Municipality Water/Use PAS10C046 Brandywine Heights School District
200 Weis Street
Topton, PA 19562
Longswamp Township
Berks County
Little Lehigh Creek
(HW-CWF)NPDES Permit PAS10 2807, Stormwater. PA DCNR--Bureau of State Parks, P. O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Todd Township, Fulton County and Metal Township, Franklin County, to Aughwick Creek South (HQ-CWF-EV).
Fulton County Conservation District: 216 North Second Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, (717) 485-3547.
NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving No. Address Municipality Water/Use PAS102807 PA DCNR--Bureau of State Parks
P. O. Box 8451
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Todd Township
Fulton County
Metal Township
Franklin County
Aughwick Creek South
(HQ-CWF-EV)NPDES Permit PAS10 P028, Stormwater. Telco Developers, 5 Mapel Avenue, Manheim, PA 17545 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in West Cornwal Township, Lebanon County to Chickies Creek (WWF) and Shearers Creek (HQ).
Lebanon County Conservation District: 2120 Cornwall Rd., Suite 5, Lebanon, PA 17042, (717) 272-3908, Ext 3.
NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving No. Address Municipality Water/Use PAS10P028 Telco Developers
5 Mapel Avenue
Manheim, PA 17545
West Cornwall
Township
Lebanon County
Chickies Creek
(CWF)
Shearers Creek
(HQ)
NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) FOR COVERAGE UNDER CAFO NPDES GENERAL PERMITS The following parties have submitted: (1) Notices of Intent (NOI) for Coverage Under the Department's CAFO (concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) General NPDES Permit--PAG 12 to develop and operate a facility that may discharge Wastewater into the Surface Waters of the Commonwealth.
The EPA Region III Administrator has not waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
The notice of intent and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the Regional Office noted. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. The comments 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 if the responsible office considers the public response significant. Following the comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. 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 new or renewal notice of intent, including other information submitted with the applications, is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
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.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
CAFO Notices of Intent Received
PAG 124807, CAFO, Hemlock Farms, BHMW Partnership, 151 Meckville Road, Myerstown, PA 17067.
This existing facility is located in Adams and Spring Townships, Snyder County.
Description of Size and Scope of Proposed Operation/Activity: Hemlock Farms is a 140 acre farrow to finish swine operation. This operation has a live stock density of 692.2 Animal Equivalent Units (AEUs). The farm generates annually 2,146,081 gallons of liquid swine manure, which is stored in a High Density Polyethylene Synthetic Lined Lagoon with a leak detection system. Manure is applied to 110 acres owned by the applicant plus 758 acres available under agreement for application. The Nutrient Management Plan dated April 19, 2001 was approved by the Snyder County Conservation District on June 6, 2001.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary of Middle Creek, is in watershed (6-A) Penns Creek and classified for Cold Water Fishery.
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 nondischarge 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 Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance the State narrative water quality standards.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 3601510, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Solanco School District Little Britain Elementary School Municipality Little Britain County Lancaster Responsible Official Timothy Shrom, Business Manager
121 S. Hess St.
Quarryville, PA 17566-1200
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Thomas J Whitehill, P.E.
Whitehill Consulting Engineers
763 Conowingo Rd.
Quarryville, PA 17566
Application Received Date June 18, 2001 Description of Action Installation of a nitrate treatment system to address high nitrate levels in the source watr ad the addition of corrosion control treatment to address the aggressive nature of the source water. Permit No. 3601511, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Ephrata Area Joint Authority Municipality Ephrata Township County Lancaster Responsible Official Gary A Nace, Secretary
114 East Main Street
Ephrata, PA 17522-2792
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Gene C Koontz, P.E.
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
P. O. Box 67100
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7100Application Received Date June 20, 2001 Description of Action Addition of Well No. 5 to augment the existing sources. Project will involve treatment that will consist of only disinfection and the installation of a 41,000 clearwell for contact time. Permit No. 0101510 MA, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Adams County Board of Commissioners Municipality Straban Township County Adams Responsible Official Thomas J Weaver, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
111-117 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Gene C Koontz, P.E.
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
P. O. Box 67100
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7100
Application Received Date June 21, 2001
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Application No. Minor Amendment, Minor Amendment.
Applicant State College Borough Water Authority
1201 West Branch Road
State College, PA 16801
Township College & Harris Townships Responsible Official Max Gill, Exec. Director
State College Borough Water Authority
1201 West Branch Road
State College, PA 16801
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Gwin, Dobson, & Foreman, Inc.
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602-4475
Application Received Date June 28, 2001 Description of Action Construction of a 3.0 MG steel storage tank at filter plant Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Application No. 2595501-MA1, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Erie City Water Authority
340 West Bayfront Parkway
Erie, PA 16507.Township or Borough City of Erie, Erie County Responsible Official James J. Rudy, Chief Operating Officer Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Craig J. Bauer, KLH Engineerings, Inc., 5173 Campbells Run Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Application Received Date July 3, 2001 Description of Action Waterline extension to Depot Rd.
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