NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[40 Pa.B. 2447]
[Saturday, May 8, 2010]
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 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
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N? PA0035637
(Sewage)Department of Transportation
Safety Rest Area Site No. 55
Interstate 81 Northbound
Greenfield Township, PA 18411Lackawanna County
Greenfield TownshipUnnamed Tributary to South Branch Tunkhannock Creek
4-FY PA0032590
(Sewage)Frieden Manor MHC
102 Frieden Manor
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Schuylkill County
Wayne TownshipLong Run
3-AY PAS222203
Stanley Vidmar Storage Technologies, Inc.
11 Grammes Road
Allentown, PA 18105-1151Allentown City
Lehigh CountyLittle Lehigh Creek
Y PAS602203
(Storm Water)Einfalt Tire Recycling, Inc.
1212 Industrial Boulevard
P. O. Box 100
Stockertown, PA 18083-0100
Northampton County
Stockertown BoroughUnnamed Tributary to Bushkill Creek
1-F
High Quality-Cold Water Fishes
Y PAS602202
(Storm Water)Denco Tire Recycling
P. O. Box 100
1212 Industrial Boulevard
Stockertown, PA 18083Northampton County
Stockertown BoroughUnnamed Tributary to Bushkill Creek
1-F
High Quality-Cold Water Fishes
Y PA0060691
(Sewage)Moon Lake Park
Plymouth Township, PA 18621
Luzerne County
Plymouth TownshipUnnamed Tributary of Hunlock Creek
5-B
CWF
Y Chesapeake Bay nutrient monitoring requirements for Ammonia Nitrogen, Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrite-Nitrate as N, Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus are being added to this permit.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0088188
(Sew)Gratz Borough Municipal Authority
125 North Center Street
Gratz, PA 17030Dauphin County
Gratz BoroughUnt Wiconisco Creek
6CY
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 ? PA0209449
(IW)GKN Sinter Metals, Inc.
Plant 3/6
P. O. Box 493
Emporium, PA 15834-0493Emporium Borough
Cameron CountyDriftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek and West Creek
8-AY PA0228923
(Sewage)Pine Cradle Lake Campground
P. O. Box 113
Rome, PA 18837Bradford County
Rome TownshipUnnamed Tributary to Parks Creek
4-DY PA0228834
(Sewage)Non-Public
River Hill Power Company, LLC
94 Spruce Street
Indiana, PA 15701Clearfield County
Karthaus TownshipWest Branch Susquehanna
SWP 8DY PA0228206
(Industrial Waste)Clearfield Municipal Authority
Montgomery Run Water Treatment Plant
107 East Market Street
Clearfield, PA 16830Clearfield County
Pike TownshipMontgomery Creek
8BY PA0209384
Lawrence Township Municipal Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant
173 School Road
Tioga, PA 16946Lawrence Township
Tioga CountyTioga River
4-AY PA0209058
(Sewage)Montour Township Sanitary Sewer STP Rupert Village
195 Rupert Drive
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-9627Columbia County
Montour TownshipFishing Creek
5-CY
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 ? PA0220736 Flying W Ranch
685 Flying W Ranch Road
Tionesta, PA 16353Forest County
Kingsley TownshipUnnamed tributary to Church Run
16-FY PA0093157 Moraine Camplands
281 Staff Road
Slippery Rock, PA 16057-5327Butler County
Brady TownshipUnnamed tributary to Big Run
20-CY
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
Application No. PA0051861, Sewage, Penn Sylvan Realty Corporation, 4028 Camp Road, Mohnton, PA 19540-7723. This facility is located in Brecknock Township, Berks County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, UNT to Rock Run, is in Watershed 7-J, and classified for high quality-trout stocking fishery, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Lancaster City Water Authority is located on the Conestoga Creek, approximately 31 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.004 MGD are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N 33 66 Total Residual Chlorine 0.9 1.8 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform 11,000/100 ml as a Geometric Average The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.004 MGD are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N 33 66 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Average The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 for a design flow of 0.004 MGD are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 Total Suspended Solids 30 Total Dissolved Solids Report NH3-N Report 1.6 NO3-N Report pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a Geometric Average You 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. PA0248274, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Woglemuth Fairview Farm, 2914 Orchard Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552.
Doug Woglemuth has submitted an NPDES permit application for Woglemuth Fairview Farm, a poultry layer and swine finishing operation located in Mount Joy Borough and West Donegal Township, Lancaster County. The CAFO is situated near Donegal and Little Chickies Creeks (Watershed 7-G), the streams are classified as cold water fisheries. The CAFO has a target animal population of approximately 1,262 animal equivalent units consisting of 104,000 laying hens and 3,600 finishing swine. A release or discharge to waters of the 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 of Environmental Protection (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 the 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.
You may make an appointment to review the Department's files by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.
The Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
Application No. PA0260495, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Steve Hershey Farm, 2040 Donegal Springs Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552.
Steve Hershey has submitted an NPDES permit application for Steve Hershey Farm, a poultry layer and beef finishing operation located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. The CAFO is situated near Donegal Springs (Watershed 7-G), the stream is classified as a high-quality, cold water fishery. The CAFO has a target animal population of approximately 430 animal equivalent units consisting of 110,000 laying hens and 270 finishing steers. A release or discharge to waters of the 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 of Environmental Protection (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 the 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.
You may make an appointment to review the Department's files by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.
The Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
Application No. PA0246603, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Chris Hoffman, R. R. 1, Box 295, McAlisterville, PA 17049.
Chris Hoffman has submitted an application to renew the existing Individual NPDES permit for an existing CAFO known as the Lazy Hog Farm, located in Fayette Township, Juniata County.
The CAFO is situated near Lost Creek, which is classified as a high-quality, cold water fishery. The CAFO includes four animal housing units designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 754 animal equivalent units consisting of 1,264 gestating sows, 165 sows with litters, 11 boars, 440 replacement gilts, 3,300 nursery pigs, five goats and two steers. Manure is stored in concrete manure storage structures and applied onsite or exported to local farmers in accordance with an approved Nutrient Management Plan. A release or discharge to waters of the 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 of Environmental Protection (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 reissue the 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.
You may make an appointment to review the Department's 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. Following the 30-day comment period, the Watershed 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 Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
PA0044911, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 2023, Land O'Lakes, Inc., 405 Park Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015-9270. Facility Name: Land O'Lakes—Carlisle Facility. This existing facility is located in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Waste.
The receiving stream(s), Mountain Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-E and is classified for Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.81 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 Temperature (° F) Jul 1 - 31 (Interim) Report 82 Aug 1 - Jun 30 (Interim) Report Report Jul 1 - 31 (Final) Report 93 Aug 1 - Jun 30 (Final) Report 110 CBOD5 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report Report Report CBOD5 (Interim) 90 180 Report Report 33 CBOD5 (Final) 48 96 10 20 25 Total Suspended Solids Raw Sewage Influent Report Report Report Report Total Suspended Solids
(Interim)115 226 Report Report 42 Total Suspended Solids
(Final)48 96 10 20 25 Ammonia-Nitrogen May 1 - Oct 31 10 20 1.5 3.0 3.7 Nov 1 - Apr 30 (Interim) 30 60 4.5 9.0 11 Nov 1 - Apr 30 (Final) 18.7 32 4.5 9.0 11 Total Phosphorus (Interim) 13.5 27 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Phosphorus (Final) 6.7 13.5 1.0 2.0 2.5 The proposed effluent limits for Internal Monitoring Point 101 are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Internal Monitoring Point Report Report pH (S.U.) Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Dissolved Oxygen Internal Monitoring Point Report Temperature (° F) Internal Monitoring Point Report Report CBOD5 Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Report Report Total Suspended Solids Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Report Report Ammonia-Nitrogen Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Report Report Total Phosphorus Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Report Report The proposed effluent limits for Internal Monitoring Point 102 are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Internal Monitoring Point Report Report pH (S.U.) Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Dissolved Oxygen Internal Monitoring Point Report Temperature (° F) Internal Monitoring Point Report Report CBOD5 Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Report Report Total Suspended Solids Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Report Report Ammonia-Nitrogen Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Report Report Total Phosphorus Internal Monitoring Point Report Report Report Report You 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 in effect.
Application No. PA 0070351, Sewage, Amity Township, 2004 Weavertown Road, P. O. Box 215, Douglassville, PA 19518. This facility is located in Amity Township, Berks County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in Watershed 3-D, and classified for warm water fishery, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Borough of Pottstown Water and Sewer Authority is located on the Schuylkill River, approximately 15 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 2.20 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) 4 8 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 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) 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Average
Schuylkill River TMDL Requirements
Concentration (mg/L) Mass (lbs) Monthly Monthly Annual Average Total PCBs Report You 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.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PA0229121, CAFO, SIC 0259, Cotner Farms, Inc., 127 Rushtown Road, Danville, PA 17821. This proposed facility is located in Rush Township, Northumberland County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Poultry operation with layer chickens The receiving streams, Logan and Wilson Runs, are in the State Water Plan Catawissa—Roaring Creek Watershed 5E and is classified for: Cold Water Fishery.
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 the following major special conditions.
1. Compliance with the farm's Nutrient Management Plan.
2. Compliance with the farm's Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency Plan.
3. Compliance with the Farm's Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for plowing and tilling.
4. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan requirements for stormwater during construction activities.
5. Animal mortality handling and disposing requirements.
6. Requirements for storage of feed and other raw materials.
7. Best Management Practices requirements.
8. Egg Wash Water Disposal System self inspection and reporting requirements.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; 412-442-4000.PA0254223, Sewage, Lincoln Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 162, Sipesville, PA 15561-0162. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Southside Waste Water Treatment Plant in Lincoln Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning Creek, which are classified as a cold water fishery 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 Somerset County Water System.
Outfall 001: new 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 Ammonia Nitrogen May 1 to Oct 31 5.0 10.0 Nov 1 to Apr 30 15.0 30.0 Dissolved Iron 0.3 0.6 Total Iron 1.5 3.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Aluminum 0.75 1.5 Fecal Coliform May 1 to Sep 30 200/100 ml as a Geometric Mean Oct 1 to Apr 30 2,000/100 ml as a Geometric Mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.6 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Telephone: 814-332-6942.PA0002674, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 2911, American Refining Group, Inc., 77 North Kendall Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701-1726. Facility Name: American Refining Group Bradford. This existing facility is located in Bradford City and Foster Township, McKean County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Industrial Waste.
The receiving stream(s), Foster Brook and Tunungwant Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 16-C and is classified for Cold Water Fishes and Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0.45 MGD (plant design flow) and 0.1978 MGD (long term average flow).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 BOD5 189 355 Report Report 286 Chemical Oxygen Demand 947 1,832 Report Report 1,435 Total Suspended Solids 160 249 Report Report 243 Oil and Grease 57 111 15 30 Ammonia-Nitrogen 20 44 Report Report 30 Total Arsenic Report Report Report Report Hexavalent Chromium 0.11 0.24 Report Report 0.16 Total Chromium 1.3 3.7 Report Report 1.9 Total Sulfide 1.07 2.36 Report Report 1.6 Total Phenolics 0.34 0.68 Report Report 0.52 Fecal Coliform (5/01-9/30) 200/100 ml as a Geometric Average The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a flow of 0.012 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids Report Report 40 80 100 Oil and Grease 1.5 15 30 Total Organic Carbon 0.50 5.0 6.2 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 are based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 are based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 are based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 are based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 010 are based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 012 are based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report pH 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids Report Report Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Organic Carbon 110 138 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Stormwater Treatment Waiver and Sampling Required.
• Stormwater Allowance Factors.
• Chemical Additives.
• Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls.
• Effluent Limitations for Discharge of Hydrostatic Testing Water.
You may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6340.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0025356, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Mercer Borough, 145 North Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137-0069. Facility Name: Mercer Borough WWTP. This existing facility is located in Mercer Borough, Mercer County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Neshannock Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 20-A and is classified for Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.04 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Weekly Average Weekly Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Average Minimum Monthly Average Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.42 1.4 CBOD5 May 1 - Oct 31 155 230 15 22.5 30 Nov 1 - Apr 30 215 345 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 260 390 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 200
Geometric MeanFecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) Oct 1 - Apr 30 2,000
Geometric MeanAmmonia-Nitrogen (INTERIM) May 1 - Oct 31 41 5 10 Nov 1 - Apr 30 124 15 30 Ammonia-Nitrogen (FINAL) May 1 - Oct 31 37 4 8 Nov 1 - Apr 30 110 12 24 You may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6340.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001)
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 0510402, Sewerage, Broad Top Township, P. O. Box 57, Defiance, PA 16633. This proposed facility is located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking approval for the construction/operation of a small flow sewage treatment system to serve the College Residence located on Dudley Road, Coaldale, PA 18218.
WQM Permit No. 0510401, Sewerage, Broad Top Township, P. O. Box 57, Defiance, PA 16633. This proposed facility is located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking approval for the construction/operation of a small flow sewage treatment system to serve the Morrow residence located on Dudley Road, Coaldale, PA 16633.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WQM Permit No. 0810401, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Wyalusing Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 61, Wyalusing, PA 18853. This proposed facility is located in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A proposed elementary school and an existing Jr./Sr. high school have access to the public sewers and capacity has been granted by the Authority. The project proposes to install gravity sewer from the proposed elementary school and existing high school to a central pump station on the elementary school site. The pump station will feed into a new force main that will ultimately discharge into an existing force main stub along the southern side of SR 0006.
WQM Permit No. 4910402, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Milton Regional Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 433, 5585 SR 405, Milton, PA 17847-0433. This proposed facility is located in Milton Borough, Northumberland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The proposed project will consist of the abandonment and demolition of the existing Brown Avenue Pump Station and the associated replacement and re-alignment of approximately 3,900 ft. of existing downstream sanitary sewers. Approximately 1,200 ft. of existing upstream sanitary sewers will also be rehabilitated utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP).
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
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI01
1506010A-1Immaculata University
1145 King Road
Immaculata, PA 19345Chester East Whiteland Township Valley Creek
EV-MFNortheast 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/UsePAI023910005 Cumberland Gardens
Housing Partnership
Attn: Mark Dambly
1301 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121Lehigh City of Allentown Little Lehigh Creek
HQ-CWF, MFSouthcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI030610001 Department of Transportation
Engineering District 5-0
1002 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Berks Ontelaunee Township Willow Creek
HQ-CWFNorthcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Columbia County Conservation District: 702 Sawmill Road, Suite 204, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, (570) 784-1310, Ext. 102.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI041910001 PPL Electric Utilities Corp.
c/o William Miller
4810 Lycoming Mall Drive
Montoursville, PA 17754-8301Columbia Greenwood and Madison Townships
Millville BoroughChillisquaque Creek Basin
WWF-MF
Little Fishing Creek Basin
CWF-MF
Hemlock Creek Basin
CWF-MF
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)
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