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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 06-2118b

[36 Pa.B. 6552]
[Saturday, October 28, 2006]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401

   The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA or to the issuance of a Dam Permit, Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice, as well as questions, to the regional office noted before the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.

   The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Individuals will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each working day at the regional office noted before the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend a hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

   Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.

   E45-493. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103, in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

   To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain precast concrete, twin cell box culverts having spans of 15`-0" and rises of 6`-0" in Pohopoco Creek (HQ-CWF). The structures will include 8-inch high concrete fish baffles and will be depressed 1`-0" below streambed elevations to promote a natural aquatic habitat. The project is located along SR 3016 (Jonas road), approximately 0.1 mile east of Burger Hollow Road (Brodheadsville, PA Quadrangle N:  18.0 inches; W:  11.0 inches).

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

   E31-208: Huntingdon County Commissioners, 223 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652-1486 in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To construct and maintain stream stabilization measures in and along Shade Creek (TSF) for a distance of 220.0 feet downstream and 80.0 feet upstream of the St. Mary's Covered Bridge including an in-stream rock weir upstream from the St. Mary's Bridge, creating an elevated floodplain in the vicinity of the bridge, armoring 205.0 feet of the North bank with natural rock revetment (class R-8) and a rock vane 80.0 feet downstream of the bridge, (Orbisonia, Quadrangle: Latitude: 40° 12` 21" Longitude: 77° 52` 42", N:  14.6 inches, W:  0.5 inches) in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County.

   E28-337: Robert L. Johnson, 8597 Path Valley Road, Fort Loudon, PA 17224-9714 in Metal Township, Franklin County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To install an 8.0-inch SDR-35 drainpipe from a spring 600.0 feet to an existing culvert to alleviate any groundwater pressure, and to relocate approximately 300.0 feet of stream channel for the construction of a 90.0 foot diameter by 10.0 foot deep agricultural waste storage facility; and to construct and maintain a 15.0-foot wide by 30.0-foot long agricultural crossing, a 15.0-foot wide by 40.0-foot long agricultural crossing, and a 15.0-foot wide by 35.0-foot long agricultural crossing; all impacts are associated with a UNT to Conococheague Creek (CWF). The project is located off of Rt. 75 South, approximately 4 miles from Fannettsburg (Fannettsburg, PA Quadrangle N:  7.21 inches; W:  15.82 inches; Latitude: 40° 2` 23"; Longitude: 77° 51` 47") in Metal Township, Franklin County.

   E22-504: Washington Township, 185 Manors Road, Elizabethville, PA 17023, In Washington Township, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.

   To install and maintain bank stabilization devices on a 1,029-foot section of a UNT of Wiconisco Creek (CWF) including the installation of Pyromat geotextile reinforced turf on the bank slopes and some limited rip rap bank toe protection from a point east of the intersection of Oakdale Station Road and Johns Street, west to Maple Avenue (Loyalton) (Elizabethville, PA Quadrangle, from an upstream starting point to the east, N:  12.46 inches, W:  1.62 inches; Latitude:  40° 34` 07", Longitude:  76° 45` 42", to a downstream ending point at the western end, N:  12.46 inches, W:  1.97 inches; Latitude:  40° 34` 07", Longitude:  76° 45` 51"), to replace a 52.0-foot long by 2.3-foot wide by 4.5-foot high concrete retaining wall with gabion baskets (51.0-foot long by 3.25-foot wide by 4.5-foot high-Elizabethville, PA Quadrangle N:  12.46 inches, W:  1.62 inches; Latitude:  40° 34` 07", Longitude:  76° 45` 42"), to replace an existing 34.0-foot long, 18-inch CMP culvert with a 30.0-foot long 18-inch CMP culvert (Elizabethville, PA Quadrangle N:  12.41 inches, W:  1.93 inches; Latitude:  40° 34` 6", Longitude:  76° 45` 50"), to replace an existing 26.0-foot long, 48-inch RCP culvert with a 25.0-foot long, 48-inch RCP culvert (Elizabethville, PA Quadrangle N:  12.41 inches, W:  1.93 inches; Latitude:  40° 34` 6", Longitude:  76° 45` 50"), and to replace a 47.0-foot long, 15-inch CIP culvert with a 47.0-foot long, 15-inch CMP culvert (Elizabethville, PA Quadrangle N:  12.41 inches, W:  1.62 inches; Latitude:  40° 34` 6", Longitude:  76° 45` 42") in Washington Township, Dauphin County.

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.

   E17-422. Sunnyside Ethanol, LLC, 5000 McKnight Road, Suite 405, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Sunnyside Ethanol and Waste Coal Co-generation Project, Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County, ACOE Baltimore District (Curwensville, PA Quadrangle N:  4.7 inches; W:  3.7 inches).

   To construct, operate and maintain 15 water obstruction and encroachments in association with construction and operation of an ethanol producing and waste coal fired co-generating power plant and their appurtenances. The following table lists the specific structure, structure dimensions, waterway impacted, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 water quality designation, latitude and longitude.

Activity Identification Dimension or
Area Impact 		Waterway Water Quality Latitude Longitude
Wetland
Fill No. 2 		0.02 acre West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 05.3" 78° 30` 46.0"
Wetland
Fill No. 3 		0.35 acre West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 02.9" 78° 30` 36.5"
Wetland
Fill No. 4 		0.35 acre West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 03.2" 78° 30` 32.5"
Outfall No. 1 9 feet by 50 feet West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 10.7" 78° 30` 45.8"
Outfall No. 2 9 feet by 50 feet West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 14.8" 78° 31` 06.2"
Outfall No. 3 22.5 feet by 19.4 feet West Branch, Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 14.6" 78° 31` 05.5"
Outfall No. 4 19 feet by 23 feet West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 02.9" 78° 30` 29.1"
Outfall No. 5 12 feet by 36 feet West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 02.0" 78° 30` 27.6"
Outfall No. 6 16 feet by 28 feet West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 11.4" 78° 30` 48.6"
Intake No. 1 120 feet by 30 feet West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 14.8" 78° 31` 01.5"
Intake No. 2 120 feet by 30 feet West Branch Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 05.1" 78° 31` 31.3"
Realignment
Stream No. 2
Segment No. 1
305 feet UNT-West Branch, Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 04.7" 78° 30` 47.7"
Realignment
Stream No. 2
Segment No. 2
315 feet UNT-West Branch, Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 09.0" 78° 30` 48.0"
Realignment
Stream No. 3
415 feet UNT-West Branch, Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 07.3" 78° 30` 43.4"
Realignment
Stream No. 4 		405 feet UNT-West Branch, Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 04.4" 78° 30` 37.4"
Fire Pond Fill 0.71 acre UNT-West Branch, Susquehanna River WWF 40° 58` 09.1" 78° 30` 49.3"

   Construction of the listed structures will permanently impact a total of 0.67 acre of wetland and 1,527 feet of waterway. The Sunnyside Ethanol and Waste Coal Co-generation Project is located along the eastern right-of-way of SR 1001 approximately 2,300 feet north of SR 0879 and SR 1011 intersection. This permit also will authorize construction, operation, maintenance and removal of temporary construction crossings, causeways, stream diversions and cofferdams. Temporary structures shall be constructed of clean rock that is free of fines; and upon completion of construction activities, all temporary structures shall be removed, with disturbed areas being restored to original contours and elevations. The project permanently impacts 0.67 acre of wetland, for which the applicant has agreed to mitigate the impacts with 1.0 acre of onsite replacement wetlands.

   E18-412. Leidy Township, Thomas Ransdorf, Supervisor, 7214 Kettle Creek Road, Renovo, PA 17764, Kettle Creek Gravel Bar Removal in Leidy Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Hammersley Fork, PA Quadrangle N:  11.0 inches; W:  3.0 inches).

   To remove and stabilize a vegetated gravel bar deposit from the stream channel of Kettle Creek. The gravel bar removal is located adjacent to the bridge over Kettle Creek on SR 0144 (Road Hollow Bridge) and just east of the Village of Hammersley Fork. The vegetated gravel bar consists of gravel, cobble and sand deposition, and has an area of approximately 150 feet by 500 feet along the westerly side of Kettle Creek. An elevated floodplain of 6 inches above the normal water level will remain. Creating the elevated flood plain should cause a temporary disturbance, while creating a minimal impact to the environment.

   E41-570. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P. O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218. Application for SR 0015 Section C41, Interchange and Roadway Improvement Project, in Cogan House, Jackson and Lewis Townships, Lycoming County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Muncy, PA Quadrangle N:  41° 27` 26"; W:  77° 07` 51").

   To construct and maintain a two lane highway along SR 0015 northbound from Segment 1,650 to Segment 1,770 and SR 0015 southbound from Segment 1,591 to Segment 1,711 to include the following impacts; in Cogan House, Jackson and Lewis Townships, Lycoming County. This project proposes to have a minimal impact on Steam Valley Run, Packhorse Creek and Larry's Creek, which are both, designated a HQ-CWF. This project proposes to impact 0.60 acre of jurisdictional wetlands.

Stream Name Impact Type Area (acre) Latitude Longitude
UNT Trout Run Stream 0.025 41° 24` 52" 77° 4` 59"
UNT Trout Run Wetlands 0.021 41° 24` 54" 77° 4` 60"
UNT Trout Run Stream 0.003 41° 24` 54" 77° 5` 0"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.047 41° 25` 16" 77° 5` 24"
UNT Steam Valley Run Wetlands 0.005 41° 25` 17" 77° 5` 27"
UNT Steam Valley Run Wetlands 0.022 41° 25` 17" 77° 5` 27"
UNT Steam Valley Run Wetlands 0.008 41° 25` 44" 77° 6` 3"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.025 41° 25` 44" 77° 6` 3"
UNT Steam Valley Run Wetlands 0.012 41° 25` 44" 77° 6` 4"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.020 41° 25` 46" 77° 6` 6"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.025 41° 25` 48" 77° 6` 7"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.078 41° 25` 55" 77° 6` 12"
Steam Valley Run South Stream 0.028 41° 26` 27" 77° 6` 27"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.011 41° 26` 28" 77° 6` 25"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.041 41° 26` 34" 77° 6` 21"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.014 41° 26` 43" 77° 6` 42"
UNT Steam Valley Run Wetlands 0.028 41° 26` 43" 77° 6` 42"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.058 41° 26` 37" 77° 6` 52"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.027 41° 26` 50" 77° 7` 19"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.016 41° 26` 55" 77° 7` 22"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.011 41° 26` 58" 77° 7` 23"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.011 41° 26` 3" 77° 6` 10"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.009 41° 27` 4" 77° 7` 18"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.011 41° 27` 7" 77° 7` 20"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.005 41° 27` 8" 77° 7` 26"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.013 41° 27` 10" 77° 7` 27"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.012 41° 27` 11" 77° 7` 24"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.010 41° 27` 13" 77° 7` 25"
Larry's Creek Stream 0.017 41° 27` 19" 77° 7` 39"
Larry's Creek Wetlands 0.002 41° 27` 17" 77° 7` 35"
Larry's Creek Stream 0.006 41° 27` 18" 77° 7` 38"
Steam Valley Run Stream 0.004 41° 27` 31" 77° 7` 57"
Steam Valley Run Wetlands 0.024 41° 27` 39" 77° 7` 56"
Steam Valley Run Wetlands 0.014 41° 27` 39" 77° 7` 56"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.003 41° 27` 44" 77° 7` 55"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.002 41° 27` 50" 77° 7` 58"
Steam Valley Run North Stream 0.094 41° 27` 50" 77° 7` 54"
Steam Valley Run North Wetlands 0.034 41° 27` 50" 77° 7` 55"
Steam Valley Run North Wetlands 0.015 41° 27` 50" 77° 7` 55"
Steam Valley Run North Wetlands 0.019 41° 27` 58" 77° 7` 57"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.027 41° 28` 12" 77° 8` 3"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.012 41° 28` 30" 77° 8` 7"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.016 41° 28` 28" 77° 8` 7"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.007 41° 28` 29" 77° 8` 8"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.017 41° 28` 46" 77° 8` 16"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.047 41° 28` 50" 77° 8` 19"
UNT Steam Valley Run Stream 0.007 41° 28` 53" 77° 8` 20"
Packhorse Creek Stream 0.066 41° 28` 60" 77° 8` 26"
Packhorse Creek Wetlands 0.412 41° 29` 6" 77° 8` 31"
Packhorse Creek Wetlands 0.130 41° 29` 6" 77° 8` 31"
Packhorse Creek Wetlands 0.055 41° 27` 10" 77° 7` 25"
Steam Valley Run Stream 0.019 41° 27` 11" 77° 7` 24"
Steam Valley Run Stream 0.027 41° 25` 14" 77° 5` 20"
Steam Valley Run Stream 0.004 41° 25` 14" 77° 5` 20"
Steam Valley Run Stream 0.005 41° 25` 14" 77° 5` 20"
Steam Valley Run Stream 0.008 41° 25` 14" 77° 5` 20"
Steam Valley Run Stream 0.009 41° 27` 50" 77° 7` 54"
Steam Valley Run Wetlands 0.006 41° 26` 43" 77° 6` 42"

   E53-415. Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 1924-30 Daisy Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 0006 Bridge Replacement in Coudersport Borough, Potter County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Coudersport, PA Quadrangle N:  4.44 inches; W:  2.54 inches).

   To remove an existing two span structure and construct, operate and maintain a single span prestressed spread box beam bridge to carry SR 006 over the Allegheny River (CWF) for improved public highway safety. The single span bridge shall be constructed with a minimum clear normal span of 56.8 feet, underclearance of 10.5 feet, and skew of 75°. Since the Allegheny River is a stock trout stream, no construction or future repair work shall be done in or along the stream channel between March 1and June 15 without the prior written approval of the Fish and Boat Commission. The bridge replacement project will not impact wetlands, while permanently impacting 120 feet of the Allegheny River. The project is located along the north and south right-of-way of SR 0006 approximately 750 feet east of SR 0049 and SR 0006 intersection. This permit also authorizes construction, operation, maintenance and removal of temporary cofferdams, stream diversions, causeways and pedestrian footbridges. In-stream temporary structures shall be constructed of clean rock, which is free of fines. Upon project completion, all temporary structures shall be removed with the disturbed areas restored to original contours and elevations.

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

   E10-424. St. Kilian Parish, P. O. Box 394, 212 Hook Street, Mars, PA 16046. Church expansion project in Cranberry Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District. (Mars Quadrangle N:  40° 40` 52.8"; W:  80° 04` 25.5").

   The applicant proposes to construct the following activities as part of a church expansion project east of Franklin Road south of the intersection with SR 228 in Cranberry Township:

   1.  To install and maintain a Con/Span bridge having a waterway opening of 6.67 feet and a span of 54 feet with a length of 68 feet.

   2.  To install and maintain a 130 foot long box culvert having a clear span of 12 feet and an underclearance of 3 feet on a tributary to Kaufman Run.

   3.  To remove a road crossing with existing 18 inch and 30 inch culverts and restore approximately 30 feet of stream channel.

   4.  Permanent impacts to .40 acre of wetland (PEM, PSS, PFO) for construction of driveways, parking area and stormwater detention pond.

   5.  To restore approximately 130 feet of tributary 1 to Kaufman Run as mitigation for the proposed box culvert stream enclosure.

   6.  The applicant proposes a combination of on-site wetland mitigation of .26 acres and a contribution to the Wetland Replacement Fund for the remaining .27 acre, total mitigation required .53 acre.

   E43-336. T-Mobile, 8550 Bryn Mawr Avenue, First Floor, Chicago, IL 60631. T-Mobile Hermitage Cellular Tower. City of Hermitage, Mercer County, ACOE Pittsburgh District. (Sharon East Quadrangle, N:  41°14` 03"; W:  80° 27` 08")

   To install and maintain a monopole cellular tower and platform along the left floodway of a tributary to Pine Hollow Run (WWF) beginning approximately 400 feet west of SR 18 and extending downstream, in an area of 50 feet by 50 feet at a maximum depth of 1 foot.

DAM SAFETY

   Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, 400 Market Street, Floor 3, P. O. Box 8554, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554.

   D61-024A. Clarion University-Venango Campus Dam, 1801 W. First Street, Oil City, PA 16301. To modify, operate and maintain Clarion University-Venango Campus Dam across a tributary to the Allegheny River for the purpose of recreation. Work includes the installation of a new 8 foot by 8 foot box outlet to maintain a lower normal pool elevation and the installation of an additional section of R.C.P. culvert that will connect the box to the existing culvert. (Oil City, PA Quadrangle N:  6.55 inches; W:  14.15 inches) Oil City, Venango County.

ACTIONS

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage under general permits. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal wastes; discharges to groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

   Sections I--VI contain actions related to industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater and discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for coverage under general NPDES permits. The approval for coverage under general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in each general permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective permit. Permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.

   Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.

   For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.

   Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.

I.  NPDES Renewal Permit Actions

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

NPDES No.
(Type) 		Facility Name &
Address 		County &
Municipality 		Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0055174
Minor Industrial 		Buckeye Pipe Line Company, LP
P. O. Box 368
Emmaus, PA 18049 		Lehigh County
Lower Macungie Township 		UNT to Swabia Creek in Watershed
2C 		Y

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

NPDES No.
(Type) 		Facility Name &
Address 		County &
Municipality 		Stream Name
(Watershed#) 		EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0083771
(Industrial Waste) 		Turkey Hill Dairy, Inc.
2601 River Road
Conestoga, PA 17516-9630 		Lancaster County
Manor Township 		Manns Run
7-J 		Y
PA0082759
(Sewage) 		Matthew Baker
Hopewell Township
R. D. 1, Box 95
James Creek, PA 15567 		Huntingdon County
Hopewell Township 		UNT Shy Beaver Creek
11-D 		Y
PA0088684
(Sewage) 		Terry Henry
Pleasant Hills Resort, Inc.
Box 86
Hesston, PA 16647-0086 		Huntingdon County
Penn Township 		UNT Hawns Run
11-D 		Y

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

NPDES No.
(Type) 		Facility Name &
Address 		County &
Municipality 		Stream Name
(Watershed #) 		EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0112704
Sewerage 		John A. Yohey
88 Dutch Hill Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Montour Township
Columbia County 		Montour Run
5-C 		Y

   Southwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

NPDES No.
(Type) 		Facility Name &
Address 		County &
Municipality 		Stream Name
(Watershed #) 		EPA Waived
Y/N
PA0002593
Industrial Waste 		Summerill Tube Corporation
P. O. Box 302, Franklin Street
Scottdale, PA 15683
Westmoreland County
Borough of Scottdale 		Stauffer Run
Y
PA0022331
Sewage 		West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority
125 Lower First Street
West Elizabeth, PA 15088 		Allegheny County
West Elizabeth Borough 		Monongahela River
N
PA0033219
Sewage 		J. William Dyer
P. O. Box 364
Sewickley, PA 15143-0364 		Beaver County
New Sewickley Township 		UNT of Brush Creek
Y
PA0097799
Sewage 		Jerry F. Smith
1001 Clubhouse Drive
Donegal, PA 15628 		Westmoreland County
Donegal Township 		Minnow Run Y

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

NPDES No.
(Type) 		Facility Name &
Address 		County &
Municipality 		Stream Name
(Watershed #) 		EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0037397
Waterford Borough Municipal Authority
30 South Park Row
Waterford, PA 16441 		Waterford Township
Erie County 		LeBoeuf Creek
16-A 		Y
PA0036064
Washington Township Sewer Authority
11800 Edinboro Road
Edinboro, PA 16412
Washington Township
Erie County 		UNT to Edinboro Lake (Whipple Creek)
16-A 		Y
II.  New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions

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

   NPDES Permit No. PA0051683, Industrial Waste, William D. Cummings, Titanium Hearth Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Timet, 900 Hemlock Road, Morgantown, PA 19543. This proposed facility is located in Caernarvon Township, Berks County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to UNT Conestoga River in Watershed 7-J.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0025381, Sewage, Steve Staudnour, Saxton Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 143, Saxton, PA 16678. This proposed facility is located in Liberty Township and Saxton Borough, Bedford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Authorization to discharge to Raystown Branch Juniata River in Watershed 11-D.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0248576, CAFO, Kreider Farms, Middletown Poultry Farm, 1461 Lancaster Road, Manheim, PA 17545. This proposed facility is located in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County.

   Description of Size and Scope of Proposed Operation/Activity: Authorization to operate a 2,356-AEU poultry operation in Watershed 7-D.

   NPDES Permit No. PA0248584, CAFO, Kreider Farms, East Donegal Poultry Farm, 1461 Lancaster Road, Manheim, PA 17545. This proposed facility is located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.

   Description of Size and Scope of Proposed Operation/Activity: Authorization to operate a 1,521-AEU poultry operation in Watershed 7-G.

   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3664.

   PA0208779, Industrial Waste SIC, 3111, Clearfield Leather Inc., 120 Cooper Road, Curwensville PA 16833-1542. This existing facility is located in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater.

   The receiving stream, West Branch Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 8B and classified for WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Reliant Energy is located on West Branch Susquehanna River is 20 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.118 mgd.

Mass Units lbs/day Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumMinimumAverageDailyInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Maximum Maximum
pH 6.0 9.0
BOD5 64 139 65 141 163
Ammonia-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 60 119 45 90 114
   (11-1 to 4-30) 119 239 90 180 180
TSS 92 201 93 204 233
Total Phenols 3.3 5.2
Oil and Grease 15 30
Total Chromium 1.4 3.6 1.4 3.5

   PA0027375, Sewerage SIC 4952, City of DuBois, P. O. Box 408, 16 West Scribner Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. This proposed action is for renewal of a NPDES permit for the discharge of treated sewage effluent. This discharge is located in Sandy Township, Clearfield County.

   The receiving stream, Sandy Lick Creek, is located in the Redbank Watershed (17-C ) and is classified for the following uses: TSF and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is located at Hawthorne approximately 35 river miles below the discharge.

   Outfall 001--The effluent limits, based on a design flow of 4.4 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50
TSS 30 45 60
NH3N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 3.5 5.0
   (5-1 to 10-31) 7.5 11 15.0
Chlorine Res. (T) 0.5 1.6
0.05*
WETT 2.36 (TUc)**
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times.
*Dechlorinate within 2 years of permit effective date.
**Limit effective within 4 years of permit effective date.
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--9.0 SU at all times.

   Outfall S101--Annual stormwater inspection and BMPs.

Other Conditions:

   1.  Pretreatment.

   2.  Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing.

   3.  Stormwater Management Requirements.

   4.  Dechlorination of Effluent.

III.  WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)

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

   WQM Permit No. WQG02280604, Sewerage, Charles Goetz, Antrim Township Municipal Authority, 10655 Antrim Church Road, P. O. Box 130, Greencastle, PA 17225. This proposed facility is located in Antrim Township, Franklin County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval of Construction/Operation of the Melrose Meadows Pump Station No. 25.

   WQM Permit No. 2806406, Sewerage, Ray and Rubie Wingert, 2635 Grand Point Road, Chambersburg, PA 17201. This proposed facility is located in Greene Township, Franklin County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval of Construction/Operation of a small flow individual resience spray irrigation system for denitrification consisting of a septic tank, Ecoflo filter, chlorine disinfection and sprayfield to serve Lot No. 16.

   WQM Permit No. 3606405, Sewerage, Pat Barrett, West Earl Sewer Authority, 157 West Metzler Road, Brownstown, PA 17508. This proposed facility is located in West Earl Township, Lancaster County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval of Construction/Operation of a 0.727 mgd pump station with dual 505 gpm submersible pumps (Church Street Pumping Station).

   WQM Permit No. 2206404, Sewerage, Susquehanna Township Authority, 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. This proposed facility is located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction/operation of sewerage facilities consisting of a duplex submersible pump station and generator replacing the existing station.

   WQM Permit No. 3101401, Amendment 06-1, Sewerage, Terry Henry, Pleasant Hills Resort, Inc., Box 86, Hesston, PA 16647-0086. This proposed facility is located in Penn Township, Huntingdon County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Amendment approves the operation/transfer of sewerage facilities consisting of downgrading existing 3,800 gpd treatment facility to 2,000 gpd until capacity.

   WQM Permit No. 0506403, Sewerage, Steve Staudnour, Saxton Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 173, Saxton, PA 16678. This proposed facility is locatedin Liberty Townships and Saxton Borough, Bedford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction of a pump station, force main and interceptor to convey flows from the Seaton Company, abandon the two existing pump stations, construction of a new influent pump station and upgrade/expansion of the existing Saxton Borough Municipal Authority's treatment plant.

   Southwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   WQM Permit No. WQG016130, Sewerage, Roy Taylor, 148 Darr Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. This proposed facility is located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for the construction and operation of a single residence sewage treatment plant.

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

   WQM Permit No. 2503418 Sewerage, Amendment No. 1, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Waterford, 30 South Park Row, P. O. Box 49, Waterford, PA 16441. This proposed facility is located in Waterford Borough, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is to install a secondary clarifier and modify the primary clarifier at an existing sewage treatment facility.

   WQM Permit No. 2506407 Sewerage, Washington Township, 11800 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412. This proposed facility is located in Washington Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is to modify an existing facility with a relocated discharge point to a UNT to Conneauttee Creek.

   WQM Permit No. WQG018490, Sewerage, Bruce Kelly, 4887 Elmwood Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. This proposed facility is located in Deerfield Township, Warren County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A single residence sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. WQG018505, Sewerage, Leslie D. Galt, 16704 Little Cooley Road, Townville, PA 16360. This proposed facility is located in West Mead Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A single residence sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. WQG018491, Sewerage, Kathy L. and William M. Bubash, R. D. 1, Box 185, Pittsfield, PA 16340. This proposed facility is located in Columbus Township, Warren County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A single residence sewage treatment plant.

IV.  NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions
V.  NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions
VI.  NPDES Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Individual Permit Actions

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

NPDES
Permit No. 		Applicant Name &
Address 		County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAI024503021 LTS Development, Inc.
P. O. Box 160
Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 		Monroe Middle Smithfield Township Sand Hill Creek
HQ-CWF
PAI023905042 Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church at Allentown
1151 South Cedar Crest Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18103 		Lehigh Salisbury Township Little Lehigh Creek
HQ-CWF
PAI023906006 Iron Run Beverages
5426 Route 873
Schnecksville, PA 18087 		Lehigh Upper Macungie Township Iron Run
HQ-CWF

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

   Centre County Conservation District:  414 Holmes Avenue, Suite 4, Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814) 355-6817.

NPDES
Permit No. 		Applicant Name &
Address 		County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAR10F139 R Keith Sunderman
S & A Custom Built Homes Phase VII
2121 Old Gatesburg Road
Suite 200
State College, PA 16801 		Centre Ferguson Township UNT to Big Hollow
CWF
PAS10F079R(3) Department of Transportation District 2-0 ERPA
Kevin Kline
1924-30 Daisy Street
Clearfield, PA 16830 		Centre Worth Township Bald Eagle Creek
TSF
VII.  Approvals to Use NPDES and/or Other General Permits

   The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.23(d).

List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges from Stripper Oil Well Facilities
PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAR)
PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Industrial Activities
PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges from Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plants
PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges from Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems
PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges from Combined Sewer Systems
PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application
PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Nonexceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site
PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage
PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest or a Land Reclamation Site
PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage
PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines
PAG-11 (To Be Announced)
PAG-12 CAFOs
PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from MS4

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