NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[37 Pa.B. 6207]
[Saturday, November 24, 2007]
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a general permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing 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 waste; discharge into 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 For NPDES renewal applications 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 applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. 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 proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before an application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. 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 will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held 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 within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.
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
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0210404 Melvin J. Wachob
4916 Glen Hazel Road
Wilcox, PA 15870Jones Township
Elk CountyUNT to the East Branch Clarion River
17-A
Y
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.
PA0026000, Sewage, City of Allentown, 112 Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102. This proposed facility is located in Allentown City, Lehigh County.
Description of Proposed Activity: NPDES Renewal application to discharge 40 mgd of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Lehigh River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2C and is classified for: WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Keystone Water Company is located on Delaware River is 60 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 40 mgd.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 20 30 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times.
Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times. Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.0 Cadmium Monitor and Report In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Stormwater.
2. WETT.
3. Pretreatment.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA0093076, Sewage, S-2 Properties, P. O. Box 24509, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Brookhaven Estates Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in South Franklin Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Chartiers 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.15 0.35 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0096016, Sewage, Rostraver Estates, Inc., 116 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Rostraver Estates Sewage Treatment Plant in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Speers Run, 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company located on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.013125 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.09 0.22 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0097098, Sewage, South Fayette Township School District, 1300 Lt. Will Way, McDonald, PA 15057-2580. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the South Fayette Township School District in South Fayette Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT to Millers Run, 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 West View Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.002 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 30.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0205711, Sewage, Ernest Buck, 1601 North Road, McDonald, PA 15057. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Buck SRSTP in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of North Branch Robinson Run, 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 West View Municipal Water Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 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) 2,000/100 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.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
WQM Permit 4607201, Sewerage, Industrial, Realen Valley Forge Greenes Associates, 1000 Chesterbrook Boulevard, Suite 100, Bewyn, PA 19312. This proposed facility is located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Action/Activity: Discharge of stormwater to groundwater through gravity drains directed to the Epikarstic Limestone Bedrock. This application was incorrectly published as an ''action'' at 37 Pa.B. 5303 (September 29, 2007), bulletin instead of an ''application.'' This publication corrects that error.
WQM Permit No. 1507415, Sewerage, Pocopson Township, P. O. Box 1, 740 Denton Hollow Road, Pocopson, PA 19366. This proposed facility is located in Pocopson Township, Chester County.
Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a sewage treatment plant with drip disposal for up to 77 single-family dwellings.
WQM Permit No. 1507416, Sewerage, Utilities, Inc. of Maryland, 3311 Village Drive North, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. This proposed facility is located in West Bradford Township, Chester County.
Description of Action/Activity: Installation of a new 95,000 gallon solids holding tank.
WQM Permit No. 4607201, Industrial, Smithfield Beef Group, Souderton, Inc., P. O. Box 395, Souderton, PA 18964-0395. This proposed facility is located in Franconia Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Action/Activity: Upgrades to wastewater treatment system.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. WQG016156, Sewerage, Margaret Piernik, 5991 Fox Hollow, North Ridgeville, OH 44039. This proposed facility is located in Sewickley Heights Borough, Allegheny County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application 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. 2599420, Sewerage, Amendment, The Borough of Edinboro Municipal Authority, 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16412-2502. This proposed facility is located in Borough of Edinboro, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The proposed project involves expansion of the Edinboro WWTP to allow for acceptance of wastewater from the Washington Township's Angling Road WWTP, which is to be converted into a pump station.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6860.
WQM Permit No. 6107201, Industrial Waste, Titusville Oil and Gas Associates, Inc., 16889 Jerusalem Corners Road, Pleasantville, PA 16341. This proposed facility is located in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for construction and operation of a new oil and gas wastewater treatment facility.
IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
V. Applications for NPDES Wavier Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Northampton County Conservation District: Greystone Building, Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211, (610) 746-1971.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAS10U170R Sterling Oaks II, LLC
Attn: Justin Huratiak
600 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Hidden Tall Oaks II, LP
T.J.F. Land Development, LLC
Attn: Timothy Faust
4562 Steuben Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Northampton Lower Nazareth Township Monocacy Creek
HQ-CWF
VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMIT Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17), the following parties have applied for a PWS permit to construct or substantially modify a public water system.
Persons wishing to comment on a 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 the 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (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 are available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability who 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 should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Application No. 2350063, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Greenfield Acres, LLC Greenfield Township
Lackawanna CountyResponsible Official Allessandro Tuzze, Partner
Greenfield Acres, LLC
56 Cottage Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer N/A Application Received Date October 30, 2007 Description of Action Application proposes the transfer of PWS Permit No. 2350063 from the Finch Hill MHP to Greenfield Acres, LLC. The new facility name proposed is Greenfield Acres, LLC MHP. Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 3607515, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Elizabethtown VFW
Post No. 5667Municipality West Donegal Township County Lancaster Responsible Official Elizabethtown VFW
Post No. 5667, President
33 Arch Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Harold J. Light, P. E.
Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc.
430 East Main Street
Palmyra, PA 17078Application Received: October 22, 2007 Description of Action Installation of nitrate treatment. Permit No. 3407502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Richfield Area Joint Authority Municipality Monroe Township County Juniata Responsible Official Richfield Area Joint Authority
Chairperson/Systems Operator
186 Seven Stars Road
Richfield, PA 17086Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Edward J. Brown, P. E.
Larson Design Group
1000 Commerce Park Drive
Williamsport, PA 17701Application Received: October 29, 2007 Description of Action This permit application is for the addition of the Mountain Road Well as a new well source. In addition to the new well source the Authority will be adding a chemical feed room to the existing treatment facilities and repainting an existing storage tank. Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Application No. 1407504--Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Haines Woodward Municipal Authority Township or Borough Haines Township County Centre Responsible Official Dwight Orndorf, President
Haines Woodward Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 147
Woodward, PA 16882Type of Facility Public Water Supply--Construction Consulting Engineer David Swisher, P. E.
HRG, Inc.
474 Windmere Drive
Suite 100
State College, PA 16801Application Received November 7, 2007 Description of Action Permitting Well No. 001 and constructing a water storage tank in Woodward Township. Well No. 001 will replace the existing spring source as the primary drinking water supply. Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Application No. 1607502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hawthorn Area Water Authority Township or Borough Hawthorn Borough
Redbank Township
Clarion County
Responsible Official Mark Wyant, Vice Chairperson Consulting Engineer Michael C. Malak, P. E.
Senate Engineering Company
U-PARC, 420 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238Application Received Date November 1, 2007 Description of Action Water System Improvements, involving an interconnect with RVMA, and including booster pump station and a meter pit. Application No. 3103-T1-MA3, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Township or Borough Conewango Township
Warren CountyResponsible Official Mary Munch, Network Supervisor
PA American Water Company
10 Willey Street
Warren, PA 16365Type of Facility Public Water Supply Application Received Date October 22, 2007 Description of Action Rehabilitation of 1,000,000 water storage tank, known as Tanner Hill Tank.
MINOR AMENDMENT Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Application No. 4506504MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Stroud Township
Monroe CountyResponsible Official David Kaufman
Pennsylvania American Water
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer R. Michael Gephart, P. E.
SAIC
1129 Business Parkway South
Suite 10
Westminster, MD 21157Application Received Date November 1, 2007 Description of Action Applicant proposes constructing an above-grade structure on top of an existing below-grade concrete vault to relocate treatment chemicals, piping and appurtenances. Also, PAW proposes replacing a previously approved triplex booster pumping arrangement with a duplex booster pumping system. Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 3207502MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17033Township or Borough White Township Responsible Official Paul Zilinski, Director, Environment Management and Compliance
Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility McHenry Hill water storage tank Consulting Engineer Application Received Date October 22, 2007 Description of Action Rehabilitating the 2 MG McHenry Hill water storage tank. Application No. 0207503MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17033Township or Borough Union Township Responsible Official Paul Zilinski, Director, Environment Management and Compliance
Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility Water storage tank Consulting Engineer Application Received Date October 22, 2007 Description of Action Blasting and painting of the interior and exterior of the 932,000 gallon ground storage tank known as the Aldrich Washwater Tank No. 2.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Applications Received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Permit Application No. 101168. Bethayres Reclamation Corp., 2310 Terwood Drive, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6029, Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County. The application was received to reduce the permit area of the closed Bethayres Reclamation Corp. C & D Landfill. The application was received by Southeast Regional Office on October 30, 2007.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
Permit ID No. 300876. Reliant Energy Northeast Management Company, 121 Champion Way, Suite 200, Canonsburg, PA 15317. Conemaugh Generating Station Ash/Refuse Disposal Site, 1442 Power Plant Road, SR 2008, New Florence, PA 15944-9154. Application for permit renewal of a residual waste landfill in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County was received in the Regional Office on November 5, 2007.
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