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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 20-1779

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[50 Pa.B. 7200]
[Saturday, December 19, 2020]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT 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 regarding 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 (CAFO). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

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 tentative determinations of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.32(d), the proposed discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will be managed in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

 Unless indicated otherwise, the United States 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 NPDES applications are invited to submit statements to the contact office noted before the application within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on WQM permit applications are invited to submit statements to the 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. A comment submittal 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 public hearings 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: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Email: RA-EPNPDES_NERO@pa.gov.

NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0062537 (Sewage) East Union Township Wastewater Treatment Plant
P.O. Box 245
Sheppton, PA 18248-0245
Schuylkill County East Union Township Little Tomhicken Creek (CWF, MF) (5-E) Y
PA0052426 (Sewage) Schnecksville North STP
P.O. Box 1488
Skippack, PA 19474
Lehigh County North Whitehall Township Tributary 3649 to
Coplay Creek
(CWF/MF) (2-C)
Y
PA0063304 (Industrial) Blythe Township Municipal Authority Crystal Run WTP
375 Valley Street
New Philadelphia, PA 17959-1218
Schuylkill County Cass Township West Creek (CWF) a.k.a. Crystal Run (3-A) Y

 Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0082392 (Sewage) Derry Twp Muni Auth—
Southwest STP
670 Clearwater Road
Hershey, PA 17033
Dauphin County Derry Township Swatara Creek/(7-D) Y
PA0081451 (Sewage) Red Lion Area School District—
Clearview Elementary School
696 Delta Road
Red Lion, PA 17356
York County Chanceford Township West Branch Tom's Creek/(7-I) Y
PA0267236 (Sewage) Cornette Res
5196 Shenks Ferry Road
Brogue, PA 17309-9044
York County Chanceford Township Boyds Run
(WWF, MF) (7-I)
Y
PA0021849 (Sewage) Millerstown Muni Auth
44 N. High St.
Millerstown, PA 17602
Perry County Greenwood Township Tuscarora/Buffalo Creek/12-B Y

 Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Phone: 814-332-6942, Email: RA-EPNPDES_NWRO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N?
PA0264041 (Sewage) Garth Mathe SRSTP
3749 Williams Road
Erie, PA 16510-6147
Erie County Harborcreek Township Unnamed Tributary to Sevenmile Creek
(CWF, MF) (15-A)
Y

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

Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SERO@pa.gov.

PA0055468, Sewage, SIC Code 6515, Hd Holdings LLC, 506 Gehman Road, Barto, PA 19504-9541. Facility Name: Pleasant Run Trailer Park STP. This existing facility is located in New Hanover Township, Montgomery 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), Deep Creek (TSF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-E and is classified for Migratory Fishes and 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 .0053 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Maximum IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.0
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
XXX XXX XXX 25 XXX 50
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report Report
Daily Max
XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX 4.0 XXX 6

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 I. Other Requirements

  A. No Stormwater

  B. Necessary Property Rights

  C. Proper Sludge Disposal

  D. Abandon STP when Public Sewer Become Available

  E. Chlorine Minimization

  F. Small Stream Discharge

  G. Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator

  H. Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance

  I. Instantaneous Maximum

  J. Twice per Month Sampling Frequency

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.

PA0036412, Sewage, SIC Code 8361, Tel Hai Retirement Comm, P.O. Box 190, Honey Brook, PA 19344-0190. Facility Name: Tel Hai Rest Home. This existing facility is located in Honey Brook Township, Chester 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), Two Log Run (HQ-TSF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-H and is classified for Mi and High-Quality Waters—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 .07 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Maximum IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
CBOD5
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 9.2 XXX XXX 15.8 XXX 31.6
 May 1 - Oct 31 4.6 XXX XXX 7.9 XXX 15.8
BOD5
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 12.8 XXX XXX 22 XXX 44
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX 1,000
Ultraviolet light transmittance (%) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen 13.8 XXX XXX 23.6 XXX 47.2
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 4.0 XXX XXX 6.9 XXX 13.8
 May 1 - Oct 31 1.3 XXX XXX 2.3 XXX 4.6
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 Nov 1 - Mar 31 0.9 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4
 Apr 1 - Oct 31 0.9 XXX XXX 1.5 XXX 3

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 1. No Stormwater

 2. Sludge Disposal Requirement

 3. Abandon STP When Municipal Sewers Available

 4. Notification of Designation of Operator

 5. Water Quality Management permit

 6. Change in Ownership

 7. 2/Month Monitoring Requirement

 8. Visual Inspection for Tank Overflows

 9. No Debris through Toilets or Drains

 10. Maintenance and Logs for Calibration of Meters and Gauges

 11. TRC monitoring

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

PA0020532, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 1100 Mensch Dam Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073. Facility Name: Upper Montgomery Joint Authority STP. This existing facility is located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery 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), Green Lane Reservoir (Perkiomen Creek) (TSF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-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 2 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
Average
Minimum Average Monthly Daily
Maximum
IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.2
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
417 667 XXX 25 40
Wkly Avg
50
Biochemical Oxygen
 Demand (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 500 750 XXX 30 45
Wkly Avg
60
 Raw Sewage Influent Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen 167 XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20
Total Phosphorus 8.34 XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
Average
Minimum Average Monthly Daily
Maximum
IMAX
Total Dissolved Solids 16,680
Avg Qrtly
33,360
Daily Max
XXX 1,000.0
Avg Qrtly
2,000.0 2,500
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
Report XXX
Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
Report XXX
Toxicity, Chronic -
 Ceriodaphnia Survival (TUc)
XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Toxicity, Chronic -
 Ceriodaphnia Reproduction (TUc)
XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Toxicity, Chronic -
 Pimephales Survival (TUc)
XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Toxicity, Chronic -
 Pimephales Growth (TUc)
XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfalls 002—006 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Daily
Maximum
IMAX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX Report
Inst Min
XXX XXX Report
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Iron, Dissolved XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Sewage sludge is used for land application under General Permit PAG—08 in Farms in Berks County and also sent to Pioneer Crossing Landfill for disposal.

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 • Proper disposal of sludges, slurries, and other solids

 • TRC minimization in effluent

 • Notification of the designation of the responsible operator

 • Operations and Maintenance Plan

 • High Flow Management Plan

 • WET requirements

 • Requirement applicable to Stormwater Outfalls

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.

PA0012424, Industrial, SIC Code 2851, McAdoo & Allen Inc., 201 South Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951-1768. Facility Name: Quaker NCCW & SW System. This existing facility is located in Quakertown Borough, Bucks 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), Beaver Run (TSF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 2-D and is classified for Migratory Fishes and Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003, Outfall 004 and Monitoring Point MP 106 are based on a design flow of .0264 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Maximum IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report
Daily Min
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Temperature (deg F) (°F) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 110

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 005 and 010 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Maximum IMAX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Report

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 • Proper disposal of screenings, slurries, sludges and other solids

 • Temperature requirements for receiving stream

 • Discharge located in Special Protection Waters

 • Requirements applicable to stormwater outfalls

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.


 Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Email: RA-EPNPDES_NERO@pa.gov.

PA0021580, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Catasauqua Borough, 90 Bridge Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032. Facility Name: Catasauqua Borough WWTF. This existing facility is located in Catasauqua Borough, Lehigh 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, the Lehigh River (TSF/MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 2-C and is classified for Trout Stocking and Migratory Fish, 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 2.25 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
Average
Instant. Minimum Average Monthly Weekly
Average
IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 1.2
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
469 750 XXX 25.0 40.0 50.0
Biochemical Oxygen
 Demand (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 563 844 XXX 30.0 45.0 60.0
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 375 XXX XXX 20.0 XXX 40.0
 May 1 - Oct 31 150 XXX XXX 8.0 XXX 16.0
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Dissolved Solids Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX
Copper, Total Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): As per the most recently submitted Sewage Sludge/Biosolids Production and Disposal supplemental DMR form (for September 2020), biosolids are hauled to Grand Central Landfill by Waste Management.

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 • POTW Pretreatment Program Implementation

 • Solids Management

 • Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET)

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.

 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.


 Southcentral Region: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, Phone: 717-705-4800, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov.

PA0020664, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Middletown Water Joint Venture LLC, 9 W. 57th Street, Suite 4200, New York, NY 10019. Facility Name: Middletown Borough WWTP. This existing facility is located in Middletown Borough, Dauphin 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), Susquehanna River (WWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-C and is classified for 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 001 are based on a design flow of 2.2 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
Average
Minimum Average Monthly Weekly
Average
IMAX
Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0
Daily Min
XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
459 734 XXX 25.0 40.0 50
Biochemical Oxygen
 Demand (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 550 826 XXX 30.0 45.0 60
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo Mean
XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo Mean
XXX 1,000
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus 37 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs) Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen (lbs)
 Effluent Net
XXX 40,182
Total
Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen (lbs) XXX Report
Total
Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia (lbs) XXX Report
Total
Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (lbs)
 Effluent Net
XXX 5,358
Total
Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus (lbs) XXX Report
Total
Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s):

 • Sludge is thickened in a rotary drum thickener prior to aerobic digestion through an Autothermal Thermophillic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD) process. The digested product is dewatered through a centrifuge to produce Class A biosolids for land application on Agricultural fields.

 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

 •  Stormwater Prohibition

 • Approval Contingencies

 • Proper Waste/Solids Management

 • Restriction on receipt of hauled in waste under certain conditions

 • WET testing requirements

  •  • Stormwater Conditions

     You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.

     The EPA Waiver is not in effect.


     Southwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SWRO@pa.gov.

    PA0027146, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Ambridge Borough Municipal Authority, 600 11th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003-2377. Facility Name: Ambridge Borough STP. This existing facility is located in Ambridge Borough, Beaver 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), named Ohio River and Unnamed Tributary to Ohio River (WWF), are located in State Water Plan watershed 20-G and is classified for 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 001 are based on a design flow of 2.56 MGD.—Limits.

    Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
    Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
    Average
    Minimum Average Monthly Weekly
    Average
    IMAX
    Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
    Daily Max
    XXX
    Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report
    Daily Max
    XXX

     The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2.56 MGD.—Limits.

    Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
    Parameters Average Monthly Weekly
    Average
    Minimum Average Monthly Weekly
    Average
    IMAX
    Flow (MGD) Report Report
    Daily Max
    XXX XXX XXX XXX
    pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
    Inst Min
    XXX XXX 9.0
    Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX Report
    Inst Min
    XXX XXX XXX
    Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
    Carbonaceous Biochemical
     Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
    533.7 811.3 XXX 25 40 50
    Biochemical Oxygen
     Demand (BOD5)
     Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report Report XXX
    Total Suspended Solids 640.5 960.7 XXX 30 45 60
     Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report Report XXX
    Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
     Nov 1 - Mar 31 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
    Geo Mean
    XXX 10,000
     Apr 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 200
    Geo Mean
    XXX 400
    Ammonia-Nitrogen 533.7 XXX XXX 25 XXX XXX

     Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Bruener landfill.

     You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4000.

     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).

    Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484.250.5900.

    WQM Permit No. 4620408, Sewage, Lower Salford Township Authority, 57 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438-2515.

    This proposed facility is located in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County.

     Description of Action/Activity: Sewer line realignment.

    WQM Permit No. WQG02092013, Hilltown Township Water and Sewer Authority, 316 Highland Road, Sellersville, PA 18960-2816.

     This proposed facility is located in Hilltown Township, Bucks County.

     Description of Action/Activity: Propose force main grinder pump system as part of a 5-lot residential subdivision.

    WQM Permit No. WQG02232014, Sewage, Rose Hill Developers, L.P., 1 Raymond Drive, Havertown, PA 19083.

     This proposed facility is located in Chester Heights Borough, Delaware County.

     Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a grinder pump and force main.

    WQM Permit No. 1520408, Sewage, Oxford Area Sewer Authority, P.O. Box 380, Chester, PA 19363-0380.

     This proposed facility is located in Oxford Borough, Chester County.

     Description of Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a pumping station and force main.

    Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

    WQM Permit No. 0116201, Amendment, Industrial Waste, Rice Fruit Company, 2760 Carlisle Road, Gardners, PA 17324.

     This proposed facility is located in Menallen Township, Adams County.

     Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for amendments at the Rice Fruit Packaging Plant.

    WQM Permit No. 3120404, Sewerage, Julian DiGilio, 12048 Guyer Road, Petersburg, PA 16669.

     This proposed facility is located in Jackson Township, Huntingdon County.

     Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction/operation of a single residence sewage treatment plant to serve their home.

    WQM Permit No. 3412401, Sewerage, Thompsontown Municipal Authority, P.O. Box 154, Thompsontown, PA 17094.

     This proposed facility is located in Thompsontown Borough, Juniata County.

     Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for a rerate.

    WQM Permit No. WQG02362003, Sewerage, East Donegal Sewer Authority, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta, PA 17547.

     This proposed facility is located East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.

     Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction/operation of sewers to serve Bridle Path at Village Square Section 3.

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

    WQM Permit No. 0471209 A-1, Sewage, SIC Code 2821, BVPV Styrenics LLC, 400 Frankfort Road, Monaca, PA 15061-2212.

     This existing facility is located in Potter Township, Beaver County.

     Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Installation of an ultraviolet light disinfection system to replace sodium hypochlorite as the primary means of sewage disinfection.


    IV. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).

    Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SERO@pa.gov.

    PAI130005, MS4, Franconia Township, 671 Allentown Road, Telford, PA 18969-0128. The application is for a renewal of an individual NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from a regulated municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to waters of the Commonwealth in Franconia Township, Montgomery County. The receiving streams, East Branch Perkiomen Creek (TSF, MF), Unnamed Tributary to West Branch Neshaminy Creek (WWF, MF), Skippack Creek (TSF, MF), and Indian Creek (TSF, MF), are located in State Water Plan watershed 3-E and 2-F and are classified for Migratory Fishes, Warm Water Fishes, and Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.

     The applicant has submitted the following plan with the application to reduce pollutant loads to impaired waters:

     • A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Plan/Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP)

     The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit. Written comments on the application and draft permit will be accepted for 30 days following publication of this notice. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of DEP for one additional 15-day period. You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910 or by contacting our regional Records Management unit via e-mail at RA-SERecordsReview@pa.gov.

     The EPA waiver is in effect for small MS4 and is not in effect for large MS4s.


    VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities.

    Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

    Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.

    Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, PA 18401, 610-391-9583.

    NPDES
    Permit No
    .
    Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
    Water/Use
    PAD390187 Allentown Parking Authority
    603 West Linden St.
    Allentown, PA 18101
    Lehigh County City of Allentown Jordan Creek
    (TSF, MF)
    Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, TSF, MF)
    PAD390184 6776 Hamilton, LLC
    6776 Albright Ave.
    Allentown, PA 18104
    Lehigh County Lower Macungie Township UNT to Little
    Lehigh Creek
    (HQ-CWF, MF)

    Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

    NPDES
    Permit No
    .
    Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
    Water/Use
    PAD360066 PPL Electric Utilities Corporation 2 North Ninth Street
    GENN4
    Allentown, PA 18101-1179
    Lancaster County East Drumore Township Eden Township
    Colerain Township
    Bart Township
    Sadsbury Township
    Stewart Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
    UNTs Stewart Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
    UNTs South Fork Big Beaver Creek
    (TSF, MF)
    Bowery Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
    UNTs Bowery Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
    West Branch Octoraro Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
    UNTs West Branch Octoraro Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
    Valley Run
    (TSF, MF)
    UNTs Valley Run (TSF, MF)
    Knott Run
    (HQ-CWF, MF)
    UNTs Knott Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
    PAD060046 Colebrookdale Woods, LLC
    3801 Germantown Pike Collegeville, PA 19423
    Berks County Colebrookdale Township UNTs Ironstone Creek
    (TSF)
    Ironstone Creek (TSF)

    Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

    NPDES
    Permit No
    .
    Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
    Water/Use
    PAD020037 Allegheny Valley
    Joint Sewer Authority
    P.O. Box 158
    Cheswick, PA 15024
    Allegheny County Harmar Township Springdale Township Springdale Borough Cheswick Borough Allegheny River (WWF)
    PAD300012 CNX Gas Company, LLC
    1000 Consol Energy Drive
    Canonsburg, PA 15317
    Greene County Center Township Lightner Run (HQ-WWF)
    PAD300013 CNX Gas Company, LLC
    1000 Consol Energy Drive
    Canonsburg, PA 15317
    Greene County Morris Township Bates Fork (HQ-WWF);
    UNT to Bates Fork (HQ-WWF)

    Central Office: Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 400 Market Street, 13th Floor, P.O. Box 69205, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9205.

    NPDES
    Permit No
    .
    Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
    Water/Use
    PAD690001 PADEP—Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation
    Full Gospel Church AML Site Greenbrier Road
    Dunbar, PA 15431
    Fayette County Stewart Township Tribs. to Bruner Run & Jonathan Run/EV Opossum Creek Youghiogheny Watershed

    Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.

    Allegheny County Conservation District: 33 Terminal Way, Suite 325B, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1216, (412) 241-7645.

    NPDES
    Permit No
    .
    Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
    Water/Use
    PAD020036 Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
    700 S Eisenhower Blvd
    Middletown, PA 17057
    Allegheny County West Mifflin Borough and City of Duquesne Thompson Run (WWF), Tributary to Monongahela River (WWF), Monongahela River (WWF)

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