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[32 Pa.B. 1416]
NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS
NPDES APPLICATIONS
PART I PERMITS Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed 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 all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by the EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, 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 office noted before 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 renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before 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.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0032301 American Water Services
453 Boot Road
Downingtown, PA 19335Delaware County
Concord TownshipWest Branch of Chester Creek Y
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA-0035726 Camp Ramah in the Poconos
261 Old York Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046Wayne County
Buckingham TownshipAn unnamed tributary of Equinunk Creek (1A) Yes PA-0020940
(Minor)Tunkhannock Borough
Municipal Authority
203 West Tioga Street
Tunkhannock, PA 18657-6655Tunkhannock Borough
Wyoming CountyTunkhannock Creek (4F) Yes
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0080322 Greater Lebanon Refuse
Authority
1610 Russell Road
Lebanon, PA 17046
Lebanon County
North Annville Township
North Lebanon/Swatara TownshipUNT to Swatara Creek/7-D Y PA0021776 Fairfield Municipal
Authority
P. O. Box 705
Fairfield, PA 17320
Adams County
Hamiltonban TownshipSpring Run Creek/13-D Y PA0035092 Tyson Foods, Inc.
403 South Custer Avenue
P. O. Box 1156
New Holland, PA 17557-0901Lancaster County
Earl Township
New Holland BoroughUNT to Mill Creek/7-J Y PA0021865 Adamstown Borough
Authority of Lancaster County
98 Lancaster Avenue
Adamstown, PA 19501East Cocalico Township
Lancaster County
Little Muddy Creek/7-J Y PA0010375
Amendment/
Name ChangeLehigh Cement Company
7660 Imperial Way
Allentown, PA 18195West Manchester
Township
York CountyUNT Codorus Creek/7-H Y
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
No. PA0024058, Sewage, Borough of Kennett Square, 120 North Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348-2942. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant in Kennett Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to West Branch Red Clay Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 1.1 mgd for first two years of the permit are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) Monitor Monitor Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Mercury, Total 0.00011 0.00028 Phenols, Total 0.023 0.058 Pentachlorophenol 0.0026 0.0065 Lindane Monitor Monitor Toxicity (TUC) 2.23 Maximum Daily The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 1.1 mgd, from third year of the permit though expiration, are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 17 25 33 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 1.3 2.6 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Mercury, Total 0.00011 0.00028 Phenols, Total 0.023 0.058 Pentachlorophenol 0.0026 0.0065 Lindane Monitor Monitor Toxicity (TUC) 2.23 Maximum Daily The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Implementation of industrial pretreatment program requirements.
Bioassay requirement.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
No. PA0058416, Sewage, Charles Cobler, 531 Conshohocken State Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence sewage treatment plant in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine Monitor/Report
Monitor/Report
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Other Conditions:
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
The first downstream potable water intake is Queen Lane intake.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
PAG123548, CAFO, John E. Lindsey, 395 Lindsey Lane, Lewistown, PA 17044. This proposed facility is located in Derry and Decatur Townships, Mifflin County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The John Lindsey Swine Farm is a swine and dairy operation with a total AEUs of 513.3. An estimated quantity of total annual manure production is 912 tons. John E. Lindsey is proposing to phase out the dairy operation while adding to the swine finishing operation. The 4,000 head of swine will be housed in two barns. All manure and wash water will be stored under the barn in concrete storages until application time. Of the 1,511,978 gallons of manure generated on the farm, 831,978 gallons is used on the farm with 680,000 gallons being exported to neighboring farms.
The receiving stream, UNT to Meadow Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 12-A and is classified for 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.
PAG123549, CAFO, Jay C. Finkbiner, R. R. 1, Box 2975, McAlisterville, PA 17049. This proposed facility is located in Fayette Township, Juniata County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Finkbiner farm is an existing dairy and swine operation with a total AEUs of 919.1. The 110 head dairy operation generates approximately 418,809 gallons of manure annually. This operation uses a PTO pump to transfer manure from a reception pit located near the stanchion barn to an existing slurry store. All the dairy manure is disposed on the farm. The 6,600-head swine operation has an approximate manure generation of 1,898,348 gallons. The facilities utilize both a 900,000 and a 1.305 million-gallon under building storage facility. The storage is equipped with a foundation drainage system that can be used as a leak detection system. Of the 1,898,348 gallons of swine manure produced, 480,000 gallons is exported to neighboring farms with the remainder being applied on the home farm.
The receiving stream, Little Lost Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 12-A and is classified for 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.
PAG123550, CAFO, Weiler Farm Partnership, 350 East Mill Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067. This proposed facility is located in Jackson Township, Lebanon County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Weiler Farm 1 is an existing 4,000-head swine operation with a total AEUs of 556. The estimated annual manure production is 6,813 tons. The farm's manure storage system consists of reinforced concrete manure storage structures under each building. The system is designed to allow manure and wastewater to directly fall into the structure. Each structure is 81` x 206` x 6`. All of the 1,635,226 gallons of manure is exported to neighboring farms.
The receiving stream, Tulpehocken Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3-C and is classified for 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.
PAG123551, CAFO, Weiler Farm Partnership, 350 East Mill Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067. This proposed facility is located in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Weiler Farm 2 is an existing 6,000-head swine operation with a total AEUs of 689.1. The estimated annual manure production is 8,972.93 tons. The farm's manure storage system consists of reinforced concrete manure storage structures under each building. The system is designed to allow manure and wastewater to directly fall into the structure. Each structure is 81` x 206` x 6`. All of the 2,153,502 gallons of manure is exported to neighboring farms.
The receiving stream, Little Conewago Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-G and is classified for 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.
PAG123547, CAFO, Lawrence N. Mummau, R. R. 1, Box 279, East Waterford, PA 17021. This proposed facility is located in Shirley Township, Huntingdon County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Mummau farm is an existing swine and beef operation with an average AEUs of 635. The operation includes approximately 40 beef cattle plus calves that are pastured 100% of the time. Of the 686.2 tons of manure produced by these animals, virtually all of the waste is deposited directly on pasture. Any manure that may be left behind in a shelter facility is stockpiled and composted but is not spread on the fields. The 3,700 head swine operation produces 2,002,002 gallons of liquid manure that is first directed through slotted floors into shallow pits beneath pens and then drained periodically to a 1,890,625 gallon capacity, impermeable polyethylene-lined earthen storage lagoon. All of the manure generated is utilized on this farm.
The receiving stream, tributary to Aughwick Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 12-C and is classified for: 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.
PA0246638, CAFO, Franklinview Farms, 2232 Franklin Road, Columbia, PA 17512. This proposed facility is located in Manor Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Franklinview Farm is an existing poultry and dairy operation planning to expand the dairy portion of the farm upping the total AEUs to 1,073.4. The estimated quantity of total annual manure production is 16,529 tons. A herd of 783 dairy animals is planned with the expansion. The new facility will consist of a free-stall barn and concrete under the slatted floor of the building. The storage shall be sized to hold at least 6 months of storage. The expansion estimate of liquid cow manure is 2,621,376 gallons. The present dairy herd generates 1,016,986 gallons and 790.5 tons of manure. The 34,000-broiler litter generates 286.4 tons of manure but broiler production may be abandoned after the expansion. All of the manure produced from this operation is used on the farm.
The receiving stream, Syrickler Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-G and is classified for: WWF.
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.
PAG123552, CAFO, Bruce Pohlman & Son Hog Farm, 1633 Sentennial Road, New Oxford, PA 17350. This proposed facility is located in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Bruce Pohlman & Son Hog Farm is an existing hog and beef operation with a total of 368 AEUs (329 AEUs are finishing swine). The estimated quantity of total annual manure production is 4,174.05 tons. All generated beef manure is used on farm. All swine manure is exported from the farm to Jim Weaver and/or Jeff Weaver Farms in New Oxford. They will be receiving approximately 656,750 gallons of hog manure.
The receiving stream, UNT (spring fed) Conewago Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7F and is classified for: WWF.
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.
PAG123553, CAFO, Path Valley Enterprises LLC, 1272 Ash Lane, Lebanon, PA 17042. This proposed facility is located in Fannett Township, Franklin County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Path Valley Farm is an existing sow operation with 297.1 AEUs. They are proposing a two building expansion (1,400 sows) and an extension onto the nursery barn, upon completion they will house 706.58 AEUs. Utilization of the existing storage structures with additional limited storage under the building will be implemented into the plant. Total storage for the sow operations will exceed 1.6 million gallons upon completion of the expansion. The nursery facility will continue to utilize the existing manure storage facility that has a capacity of 550,000 gallons. All manure will be utilized onsite (84.6 acres).
The receiving stream, Doylesburg Stream, is in the State Water Plan watershed 12-B and is classified for: 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.
Application No. PA 0088781, Industrial Waste, Conectiv Mid-Merit, Inc., 113 Pencader Drive, Suite 100, P. O. Box 6066, Newark, DE 19714-6066. The proposed facility will be located in Peach Bottom Township, York County.
Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of cooling tower blowdown.
The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 7-I and is classified for warm water fishery, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is the City of Baltimore, located on the Susquehanna River approximately 9 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a maximum discharge rate of 6.01 MGD are:
Mass (lbs/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum pH XXX XXX 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Free Available Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.2 0.5 Discharge Temperature XXX XXX XXX 100°F XXX Heat Rejection Rate XXX XXX XXX Monitor and Report
XXX Total Aluminum XXX XXX XXX Monitor and Report
XXX Total Copper XXX XXX XXX Monitor and Report
XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 100 (internal monitoring point) based on a maximum discharge rate of 0.4 MGD are:
Mass (lbs/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Oil and Grease XXX XXX 15 20 30 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX 30 100 XXX In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
* Instream temperature monitoring.
* Submission of operating procedure for moderating instream temperature changes following plant shutdown and a Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan.
Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.PAS116105, Industrial Waste, SIC, 3545, Kennametal, Inc., Chestnut Ridge Road, P. O. Box 231, Latrobe, PA 15650. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from the Chestnut Ridge Facility in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Miller Run, classified as a high quality cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Buffalo Township Municipal Authority, located at 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055, 59.67 miles below the discharge point.
Outfalls 001 and 002: new stormwater discharges.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Cobalt Monitor and Report
The EPA waiver is in effect.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS
CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER
APPLICATIONS UNDER THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW
PART II PERMITS The following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).
Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before 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. 0902404, Sewerage, Tom Helder, 3260 Mink Road, Kintnersville, PA 18930. This proposed facility is located in Springfield Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a small flow sewage treatment facility.
WQM Permit No. 1500421 Amendment No. 2, Sewerage, Upper Uwchlan Township, 140 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425. This proposed facility is located in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amend the existing permit for construction of a spray irrigation field and storage tank and the internal sewage collection system associated with the construction of 131 single-family units.
WQM Permit No. 1598404 Amendment No. 1, Sewerage, Spring City Borough, 6 South Church Street, Spring City, PA 19475. This proposed facility is located in Spring City Borough, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amend the existing permit to install an effluent liquid hypochlorite disinfection system replacing the facility's existing gas chlorine disinfection system.
WQM Permit No. 1599201, Industrial Waste, Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489. This proposed facility is located in Wallace Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a water treatment plant consisting of two lined lagoons and other treatment units at Cornog Quarry.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 3801403 Amendment 02-1, Sewerage, Mount Gretna Authority, 101 Chautauqua Drive, P. O. Box 322, Mount Gretna, PA 17064. This proposed facility is located in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to replace the present chlorine injection system with an ultra-violet system.
WQM Permit No. 0602402, Sewerage, Donald J. Pilon, 1475 Elverson Rd., Elverson, PA 19520. This proposed facility is located in Caernarvon Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to construct a small flow sewage treatment system to serve single residence on Lot #2.
WQM Permit No. 3602201, CAFO operation, Franklinview Farms, 2232 Franklin Road, Columbia, PA 17512. This proposed facility is located in Manor Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to expand dairy operation.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 0202405, Sewerage, Andrew Bell, 405 Edgewood Drive, Sarver, PA 16055. Application for the construction and operation of a small flow sewage treatment plant to serve the Bell Residence located in Frazer Township, Allegheny County.
Application No. 462S121, Sewerage, Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania, 606 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Application for the modification and operation of the Camp Henry Kaufman sewage treatment plant to serve the residents of Camp Henry Kaufman located in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County.
Application No. 6302401, Sewerage, Peters Township Sanitary Authority, 3244 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317. Application for the construction and operation of the Valleybrook Interceptor to serve the Upper Brush Run Service Area located in Peters Township, Washington County.
Application No. 6502403, Sewerage, H.I.S. Enterprises, 930 Merwin Road, New Kensington, PA 15068. Application for the construction and operation of a sewage treatment plant to serve the Morrow Mobile Home Park located in Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 1602401, Industrial Waste, Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. This proposed facility is located in Clarion Township, Clarion County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction of a water treatment plant.
WQM Permit No. 1002404, Sewerage, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources--Moraine State Park, Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, 195 Park Road, P. O. Box 387, Prospect, PA 16052-0387. This proposed facility is located in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the replacement of existing sand filters with new continuous backwash, up-flow filters; construction of a duplex, submersible pumping station with automatic controls; and modification of an existing chlorine contact basin.
WQM Permit No. 2502405, Sewerage, Union Township Municipal Authority, 16300 Route 8, Union City, PA 16438. This proposed facility is located in Union Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the installation of a pump station and sanitary sewerage system that will connect to an existing treatment plant.
WQM Permit No. 4389412, Sewerage Amendment, Eckstrom Mobile Home Park, 1050 Garfield Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281. This proposed facility is located in Hempfield Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the addition of a 10,000-gallon Flow Equalization Tank to an existing sewage treatment plant.
WQM Permit No 2502406, Sewerage, Donna R. and Peter J. Vuksta, 40 Blue Mountain Manor, Saugertis, NY. 12477. This proposed facility is located in LeBoeuf Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No 3702403, Sewerage, James D. Welker, R. R. 3, Box 87, New Castle, PA 16105. This proposed facility is located in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No 6202403, Sewerage, Todd R. Swanson, R. R. 2, Box 2618, Russell, PA 16345. This proposed facility is located in Pine Grove Township, Warren County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No 2002402, Sewerage, Danny P. and Shelly M. Forbes, 21958 Hillview Road, Saegertown, PA 16433. This proposed facility is located in Cussewago Township, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No 6202404, Sewerage, Rae Kent Gardner, P. O. Box 43, Warren, PA 16365-0043. This proposed facility is located in Conewango Township, Warren County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No 4302408, Sewerage, Frederick C. Callahan, 85 Fredonia Road, Apt. 4, Greenville, PA 16125. This proposed facility is located in Hempfield Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
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 that 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 before 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 Department 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.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Centre County Conservation District, 414 Holmes Ave, Suite 4, Bellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 355-8696.
NPDES Permit PAS10F103, Stormwater, The Pennsylvania State University, Office of Physical Plant, University Park, PA 16802 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in State College Borough, Centre County to Thompson Run, HQ-CWF.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMIT Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, the following parties have applied for a PWS permit to construct or substantially modify a public water system.
Persons wishing to comment on the permit application are invited to submit a statement 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 this application. Comment 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 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 any 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
Actions taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manger, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 0102502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant The Links of Gettysburg Utility Company LLC Municipality Mt. Joy Township County Adams Responsible Official Richard Klein, President
601 Mason Dixon Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Richard M. Bodner, P.E.
Martin and Martin, Inc.
37 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Application Received Date February 8, 2002 Description of Action Construction Permit Application for a new community water system. The system will consist of two wells, manganese filtration, chlorine disinfection, storage and distribution facilities. Projected average daily demand for the proposed system is 112,000 gpd. Well No. 1 is to have a capacity of 120 gpm and Well No. 2 is to have a capacity of 112 gpm.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Application No. 0902502, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Philadelphia Suburban Water Company Borough Chalfont Responsible Official Joseph A. Ritter
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Type of Facility PWS System Consulting Engineer Philadelphia Suburban Water Company
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Application Received Date February 25, 2002 Description of Action Change of disinfection from gas chlorine to liquid sodium hypochlorite feed.
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