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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-1596

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[32 Pa.B. 4492]

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

   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #)Y/N ?
PA0036439
(Minor
Renewal)
Department of Public Welfare
White Haven Center
R. R. 2, Box 2195
White Haven, PA 18661
Foster Township
Luzerne County
Linesville Creek
2A
Y
PA0070289
(Minor
Renewal)
Pinebrook II, A Limited
Partnership
P. O. Box 218
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
West Brunswick Township
Schuylkill County
Pine Creek
3A
Y
PA0060551
(Minor)
Little Washington Wastewater Company
762 West Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Tunkhannock
Township
Wyoming County
North Branch Susquehanna River Y

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #)Y/N ?
PA0084107 Cycle Chem, Inc.
550 Industrial Drive
Lewisberry, PA 17339-9537
York County
Fairview Township
UNT to Fishing Creek
7-E
Y

   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #)Y/N ?
PA0101150 Seven Seas Financial
Association
R. R. 8, Box 7
DuBois, PA 15801
Clearfield County
Sandy Township
Gravel Lick Run
17C
Y
PA0111368 Jersey Shore Area
School District
175 A & P Drive
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
Lycoming County
Mifflin Township
Larrys Creek
10A
Y
PA0112810 Robert Shank, Ronald Butler, Joseph Zisman, LLP
Kipp's Run Mobile Home Park
700 Campbell Street
Williamsport, PA 17701-3104
Northumberland County
Riverside Borough
Kipp's Run
5E
Y
PA0113166 Lois Bausinger
67 Academy Road
Cogan Station, PA 17728
Lycoming County
Hepburn Township
Mill Creek
10A
Y

   Northwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   PA0102555, Sewage, Eric G. Elmquist, Box 103A Silver Creek Road, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. This proposed facility is located in Jones Township, Elk County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is Clarion District Pennsylvania--American Water Company and the Clarion River located at River Mile 40.96, 64.143 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, UNT to Silver Creek, is in watershed 17-A and classified for HQ-CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitoring Only
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0210811, Sewage, Hyland MHP, P. O. Box 526, New Bedford, PA 16140. This proposed facility is located in Pulaksi Township, Lawrence County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Western Pennsylvania Water Company--New Castle District intake on the Shenango River located at New Castle, 15 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Deer Creek, is in watershed 20-A and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0045 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Fecal Coliform
   (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 Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.3
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0102768, Sewage, Penncrest School District--Maplewood Jr.-Sr. High School, 30383 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA 16327. This proposed facility is located in Randolph Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of a treated minor discharge from a privately owned sewage treatment works.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Woodcock Creek, is in watershed 16-A and classified for HQ-WWF, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Franklin General Authority on French Creek located at River Mile 2.17, approximately 55.11 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.018.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 5.5 11
   (11-1 to 4-30) 16.5 33
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 6,700/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5 mg/l at all times.
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0002381, Industrial Waste, Honeywell Allied Signal--Emlenton Plant, 1001 Hill Street, Emlenton, PA 16373. This proposed facility is located in Emlenton Borough, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  discharge of stormwater.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company and the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, 0.5 mile below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, Allegheny River, is in watershed 16-G and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001--004 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX
BOD5 XX
Total Suspended Solids XX
Ammonia Nitrogen XX
Oil and Grease XX
Total Phenols XX
Sulfide XX
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0024856, Sewage, Taylor Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 489, Industrial Street, West Pittsburgh, PA 16160-0489. This proposed facility is located in Taylor Township, Lawrence County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of a treated minor discharge for a publicly owned sewage treatment works.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Beaver River and Beaver Falls Municipal Authority located at River Mile 3.76, 14.9 miles below the point of discharge.

   The receiving stream Beaver River, is in watershed 20-B and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.2 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX
XX
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0221872, Industrial Waste, Universal Stainless and Alloy Products, 121 Caldwell Street, Titusville, PA 16354. This proposed facility is located in Titusville, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  existing discharge of noncontact cooling water and Group 1 Stormwater.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is The Emlenton Water Company and the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 48 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, Oil Creek Outfalls 001, 006 and 007 and Church Run Outfall 005, is in watershed 16E and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.0 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 006 and 007 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
This discharge shall consist of stormwater runoff only.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0102679, Sewage, Runamuck Camping Area, 8896 US Highway 6, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. This proposed facility is located in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of a treated minor discharge from an existing sewage treatment works.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the City of Franklin's intake on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 30 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Conneaut Lake, is in watershed 16-D and classified for HQ-CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.008 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 10 20
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9 12
Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.5
Fecal Coliform
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0100129, Sewage, Seneca Hills Bible Conference, 276 Damascus Road, Polk, PA 16342. This proposed facility is located in Victory Township, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  an existing treated minor discharge from a privately owned sewage treatment works.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Municipal Water Authority intake on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 24 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, Sandy Creek, is in watershed 16-G and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.017 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0101052, Industrial Waste, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Union City, 12 South Main Street, Union City, PA 16438. This proposed facility is located in Union Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  The applicant discharges filter backwash and sedimentation basin blowdown from a water filtration plant.

   The receiving stream, Bentley Run, is in the French Creek watershed and classified for CWF.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is Cambridge Springs Borough on French Creek, located approximately 30 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.1037 MGD.

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Iron (total) 2 4
Aluminum (total) 0.89 1.78
Manganese (total) 1 2
Total Residual Chlorine 0.13 0.2
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect

   PA0209864, Sewage, Erie Petroleum, Inc.--Holiday Mart #99, 6321 Sterrettania Road, Fairview, PA 16415. This proposed facility is located in McKean Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:   The applicant discharges treated domestic sewage from restrooms in a commercial establishment.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Thomas Run, is in Lake Erie watershed and classified for HQ-CWF, migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is Lake Erie and the City of Erie, located approximately 9 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0012 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.2
Phosphorus 1.0
Fecal Coliform
   (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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0035505, Sewage, Faith Builders Educational Program, P. O. Box 127, Guys Mills, PA 16327. This proposed facility is located in Randolph Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Renewal of a treated minor discharge from a privately owned sewage treatment works.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Woodcock Creek, is in watershed 16-A and classified for HQ-CWF, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the City of Franklin on French Creek located at River Mile 2.17, 54.76 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.018 mgd.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 9-30) 1.5 3.0
   (10-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 28,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0100650, Sewage, Forrest Brooke MHP, 7266 West Market Street, Mercer, PA 16137. This proposed facility is located in Lackawannock Township, Mercer County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  renewal of a treated sewage discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Magargee Run, is in watershed 20-A and classified for WWF, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Sharpsville Municipal Water Company intake on the Shenango River located at Sharpsville, approximately 12 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.072 million gallons per day are:

Minimum Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter (mg/l)Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0
Fecal Coliform
   (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 Residual Chlorine 0.21 0.5
Phosphorus (as P) 1 2
Dissolved Oxygen 5
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0210803, Sewage, Star Route Estates--MHP, 11012 Star Route, Guys Mills, PA 16327. This proposed facility is located in East Mead Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  discharge of treated sewage.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Franklin General Authority intake on French Creek located at Franklin, 30 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek, is in watershed 16-D and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0115 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Fecal Coliform
   (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 Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications

   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   PA0062626, Industrial Waste, Federal-Mogul Corporation, 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034. This proposed facility is located in Weatherly Borough, Carbon County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  The receiving stream, Hazle Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #2B and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Lehighton Water Authority located on the Lehigh River is approximately 12 river miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 is based on a design flow of 0.208 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily
Methylene Chloride Minimum
95% removal
Tetrachloroethylene Minimum
95% removal
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Minimum
95% removal
Trichloroethylene Minimum
95% removal

   Outfalls 001 and 002:

   There are no discharge limitations or monitoring requirements for these outfalls--001 is for stormwater and treated groundwater from Outfall 101 and 002 is for stormwater only.


   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

   Application No. PA0111350, Sewage, Borough of Petersburg, P. O. Box 6, Petersburg, PA 16669-0006. This facility is located in Logan Township, Huntingdon County.

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

   The receiving stream, Shaver Creek, is in Watershed 11-B and classified for HQ-CWF, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Newport Water Authority is located on Juniata River, approximately 90 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.100 MGD are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX
1.6
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 67,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   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.

   Application No. PA0246719, CAFO, Rodney Metzler (Pleasant View Farms, Inc.), R. D. 1, Box 124, Martinsburg, PA 16662.

   Rodney Metzler has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for an existing CAFO known as Pleasant View Farms, at the following locations:

Name Municipality County Nearest Stream Watershed Classification
Home Farm North Woodbury Township Blair UNT to Plum Creek 11-A WWF
Metzker Farm North Woodbury Township Blair UNT to Cove Creek 11-A WWF
Forshey Farm Martinsburg Borough Blair UNT to Cove Creek 11-A WWF
Steer Farm Taylor Township Blair UNT to Plum Creek 11-A WWF
Mowery Farm Bloomfield Township Bedford Halter Creek 11-A WWF

   The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 2,968 AEUs consisting of 1,665 cows, 775 large heifers, 150 small heifers, 60 steers and 2 horses. The animals are housed in freestall barns. Manure at the home farm is stored under an underhouse slatted floor for the milking facility with a capacity of 4.27 million gallons and an earthen lagoon for the heifer freestall barns with a capacity of .367 million gallons. Manure at the Metzker Farm is stored in an earthen lagoon with a capacity of .515 million gallons. Manure at the Mowery Farm is stored in an earthen lagoon with a capacity of 1.452 million gallons. Manure at the Forshey Farm and the Steer Farm is stacked and penpacked. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities is 6.604 million gallons.

   A release or discharge to waters of this Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.

   The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit.

   The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the 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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The EPA permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.


   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   PA0228508, Sewage, SIC 4952, Huston Township Authority, P. O. Box 40, Julian, PA 16844. This proposed facility is located in Huston Township, Centre County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Issuance of an NPDES permit for the sewage treatment facility to serve the Village of Mazeppa.

   The receiving stream, Bald Eagle Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9C and is classified for TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Pennsylvania-American Water Company at Milton, PA is located on the West Branch Susquehanna River 90 river miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.04 MGD.

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
TSS 25 50
TRC 1.0 2.3
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 mL as geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 mL as geometric average

   Southwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.

   PA0219266, Sewage, Colonial Joint Sewage Authority, 225 Twin Hills Road, Grindstone, PA 15442. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Grindstone Sewage Treatment Plant in Jefferson Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Redstone Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 Washington Township Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:   new discharge, design flow of 0.16 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 37.5 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 5,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0219274, Sewage, Adelphoi, Inc., Paschal Center, 352 Main Street, Latrobe, PA 15650. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Greystone House STP in Jenner Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Coal Run, which are classified as a CWF 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 Manufacturer's Water Company (Greater Johnstown Water Authority) on Quemahoning Reservoir.

   Outfall 001:   new discharge, design flow of 0.00125 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) 4,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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