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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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[39 Pa.B. 4442]
[Saturday, August 1, 2009]
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 Environmental Protection Agency (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 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
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0111970
(Nonmunicipal)Springbrook Family Campground
675 Numidia Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820Locust Township
Columbia CountyRoaring Creek
SWP 5EY
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
PA0051918, Industrial Waste, SIC 2051, Pepperidge Farm, Inc., 421 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335-3043. This existing facility is located in Downingtown Borough, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The permittee requests renewal of an NPDES permit for the discharge of cooling water and stormwater from a Frozen Cakes, Toast and Pastries Manufacturing Plant. This is an existing discharge to Parke Run (UNT 00295 to East Branch Brandywine Creek).
The receiving stream, UNT 00295, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3H and is classified for: WWF, MF: WW and MF, and the Statewide water uses of aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are as follows:
Mass (lbs/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l) Chromium, Total 0.059 0.118 0.148 Copper, Total 0.063 0.126 0.158 Temperature 110° F pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times The proposed requirements for stormwater Outfall 002 are as follows:
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Annual Semi-Annual Average Maximum CBOD5 Monitor and Report COD Monitor and Report Oil and Grease Monitor and Report pH (Standard Units) Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report Iron Dissolved Monitor and Report In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.
2. Temperature Requirements.
3. 2° F Temperature Change in 1-Hour.
4. BAT/ELG Reopener.
5. Chemical Addition Requirement.
6. Test Methods for Certain Pollutants.
7. Change in Ownership.
8. TMDL/WLA Data.
9. Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls.
10. Approved Chemical Additives and Usage Rates.
11. Use of Chemical Additives.
PA0056758, Sewage, SIC 4952, Warrington Township Water and Sewer Department, 1585 Turk Road, Warrington, PA 18976. This existing facility is located in Warrington Township, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage effluent from Tradesville Wastewater Treatment Plant to Mill Creek.
The receiving stream, Mill Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2F and is classified for: TSF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Aqua PA SE Division is located on Neshaminy Creek and is 23.4 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.33 mgd.
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 37.5 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 04-30) 4.5 9.0 (NO2+NO3) as N: (4-1 to 10-31) 9.5 19.0 (11-1 to 3-31) Monitor Monitor Fecal Coliform (#/100 ml) 200 1,000* Dissolved Oxygen 2.0, Instantaneous Minimum pH (Standard Units) 6.0, Instantaneous Minimum 9.0 Phosphorus as P 2.0 4.0 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor Monitor * Not to exceed 1,000 col/100 ml in greater than 10% of samples.
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Designation of Responsible Operator.
2. Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance.
3. No Stormwater to Sewers.
4. Necessary Property Rights.
5. Change in Ownership.
6. Proper Sludge Disposal.
7. Instantaneous Maximum Limits.
8. UV for Disinfection.
9. Operator Training.
10. Operations and Maintenance Plan.
11. Laboratory Certification.
12. Fecal Coliform Reporting.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.Application No. PA 0246611, Sewage, Borough of Strausstown, P. O. Box 325, Strausstown, PA 19559. This facility is located in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County.
Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Tulpehocken Creek, is in Watershed 3-C, and classified for CWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Western Berks Water Authority is located on the Tulpehocken Creek, approximately 16 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.065 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 13 26 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Total Phosphorus 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 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) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Average Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Application No. PA 0013862, SIC Code 2834, Industrial Waste, Corixa Corporation, d/b/a Glaxo Smith Kline Biologicals NA, 325 North Bridge Street, Marietta, PA 17547. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.
The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 7-J, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Columbia Borough Water Authority is located on the Susquehanna River approximately 4 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 for a design flow of 0.321 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 62.5 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Phosphorus 2 4 5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum 5.0 mg/l Fecal Coliform (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml Geometric Mean (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml Geometric Mean pH 6 to 9 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 100 for a design flow of 0.2 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor Total Suspended Solids Monitor The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002, 003 and 005--008 for stormwater are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 Monitor COD Monitor Oil and Grease Monitor pH Monitor TSS Monitor Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor Total Phosphorus Monitor Dissolved Iron Monitor Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Application No. PA 0051683, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 3339, Timet, Inc., 900 Hemlock Road, Morgantown, PA 19543. This facility is located in Caernarvon Township, Berks County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.
The receiving stream, a UNT to the Conestoga River, is in Watershed 7-J, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is Lancaster Municipal Waster Authority located on the Conestoga River, approximately 35 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:
Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum Total Copper 0.2 0.4 0.5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Temperature 110° F Total Phosphorus 48.73 lbs/year as Total Annual pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Proteciton's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PA0228451, Adam Meily, 1220 Parthemer Road, McClure, PA 17841. This proposed facility is located in West Beaver Township, Snyder County.
Description of Proposed Activity: An existing hog finishing operation that was previously operating under a GP. The facility will have 1,102 Animal Equivalent Units. All manure generated onsite will be exported.
The receiving stream, Jacks Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 12A 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 individual permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required.
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains no following major special conditions.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA0254142, Industrial Waste, SIC 1542, North Shore Constructors II JV, Trumbull Corp./Obayashi Corp. Joint Venture, P. O. Box 98100, Pittsburgh, PA 15227-0500. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge groundwater from the Gateway Station Shell in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge groundwater to the receiving waters, the Allegheny River, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is West View Borough Municipal Authority, located at Neville Island, 5.45 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 6.76 mgd.
Mass (lbs/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Oil and Grease Not Detectable Not Detectable Iron, Total Monitor and Report Monitor and Report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: Conditions regarding residual waste disposal, floating materials control and stormwater management.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0031402, Sewage, Brownsville Area School District, 1025 Lewis Street, Brownsville, PA 15417. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Central Elementary School STP in Luzerne Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of the Monongahela River, 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 Tri-County Joint Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.01 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0092932, Sewage, Berardo Maragni, Berardo Maragni Sewage Treatment Plant, 152 Green Lane, Greensburg, PA 15601. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Berardo Margani STP in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Brush Creek, which are classified as a TSF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the PA American Water Company--Pittsburgh.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.005 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) 3.2 6.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 8.1 16.2 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0253910, Sewage, Dan Ireland, 101 East Crossbow Lane, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Ireland SRSTP in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of the Allegheny River, 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 Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0005 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.0 20.0 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0024589, Sewage, Leetsdale Borough Municipal Authority, 5 Sixth Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Leetsdale Wastewater Treatment Plant in Leetsdale Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Ohio River, 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 there are none in Pennsylvania.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.775 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) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Other Condition: The following effluent limitations will apply if/when the treatment plant is expanded to a flow of 0.95 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) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
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 No. 1509408, Sewerage, New Garden Township Sewer Authority, 299 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA 19350. This proposed facility is located in New Garden Township, Chester County.
Description of Action/Activity: Construction of a sanitary pump station to convey the wastewater from the proposed White Clay Point commercial development, to Hartefeld PS 4.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WQM Permit No. 1409401, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Potter Township, 124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875. This proposed facility will be located in Potter Township, Centre County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The applicant proposes upgrades to the existing Country Club Park STP and the connection of the Meadows Psychiatric Facility to the STP by means of a new force main.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 2509201, Industrial Waste, Troyer Potato Products, Inc. and Troyer Growers, Inc., 817 Route 97 South, Waterford, PA 16441-0676. This proposed facility is located in Waterford Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This is a new permit replacing an old permit that involves wastewater derived from the potato slicing and peeling operations that is being spray applied to crop and grass lands, the total acreage originally approved for spray application, and the total holding capacity of the storage impoundment.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6860.
WQM Permit No. 6182201, Industrial Waste, Amendment No. 1, Pennsylvania Brine Treatment, Inc., 5148 US 322, Franklin, PA 16323. This proposed facility is located in Cranberry Township, Venango County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for modification and operation of an existing oil and gas wastewater treatment facility; including the addition of a flow equalization tank, a new primary clarifier, a barium precipitation reactor, a second filter press and a new aeration system.
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.
Lehigh County Conservation District: Lehigh Agriculture Center, Suite 102, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104, (610) 391-9583.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI023909015 Lehigh County Authority
Attn: Michael Barron
1053 Spruce Street
P. O. Box 3348
Allentown, PA 18106Lehigh Upper Macungie Township
Cedar Creek
HQ-CWFMonroe County Conservation District: 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, (570) 629-3060.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI024509007 John A. McElroy
P. O. Box 204
Blakeslee, PA 18610Monroe Tobyhanna Township Tobyhanna Creek
HQ-CWFPike County Conservation District: 556 Route 402, Suite 1, Hawley, PA 18428, (570) 226-8220.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI025209004 Shi, Kam-Sau
S & S Construction Group
206 West Harford Street
Milford, PA 18337Pike Dingman Township Sloat Creek
EV
Sawkill Creek
EVSouthcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI033609004 PPL Holtwood, LLC
2 North 9th Street
Allentown, PA 18101Lancaster Martic Township Susquehanna River
WWFNorthwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
McKean Conservation District: 17137 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749, (814) 887-3234.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI064209002 Bradford Regional Airport Authority
212 Airport Drive
Lewis Run, PA 16738
McKean Lafayette Township UNT to Threemile Run
CWF
UNT to East Branch of Tunungwant 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 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.
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