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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-1276

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[31 Pa.B. 3771]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed 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 all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. 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 this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. The 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. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. Following the comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. 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 renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.

   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

   Southeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #) Y/N?
PA0052019 Avon Grove Trailer Park
P. O. Box 1177
Hockessin, DE 19707
Chester County
London Grove Township
UNT East Branch
White Clay Creek
Renewal
PA0053830 Michael Vincent
1195 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
Chester County
Westtown Township
Goose Creek Renewal
PA0056812 YMCA of Pottstown
724 North Adams Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Montgomery County
Upper Hanover Township
Macoby Creek Renewal
PA0057011 Thornbury Township
8 Township Road
Cheyney, PA 19319-1019
Chester County
Thornbury Township
Radley Run Renewal

   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #) Y/N?
PA-0060038
(Sewage)
Integrated Health Services, Inc.
(Julia Ribaudo STP)
Golf Park Road,
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Wayne County
Lake Township
Unnamed tributary to Ariel Creek
Watershed # 1C
Yes

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #) Y/N?
PA0021245 Borough of Duncannon
428 N. High Street
Duncannon, PA 17020
Perry County
Duncannon Borough
Susquehanna River/7A Yes
PA0033111 Oak Creek Campground Inc.
P. O. Box 128
Bowmansville, PA 17507
Lancaster County
Brecknock Township
Muddy Creek/7J Yes
PA0080861 LaDeira, Inc.
Walmar Manor
125 Walmar Manor
Dillsburg, PA 17019
York County
Franklin Township
UNT North Branch Bermudian Creek/7F
Yes

   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #) Y/N?
PA0114740 Industrial Waste
Consumers PA Water Co.
204 East Sunbury Street
Shamokin, PA 17872-0909
Northumberland
Coal Township
South Branch Roaring Creek 5E Yes
PA0112607
Sewerage
Pepper Hill Ltd.
P. O. Box 139
Danville, PA 17821
Cooper Township
Montour County
Sechler Run
5-E
Yes

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

   PA0103659, Industrial Waste. Calumet Lubricants Company, L.P., Allegheny Avenue, Reno, PA 16343.

   This proposed facility is located in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed discharge of treated I.W. and stormwater, is in watershed 16E and classified for: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 39 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.00072 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow XX
Oil and Grease 0.09 0.18 15 30 30
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
No discharge unless authorized by the Northwest Regional Water Quality Manager or his representative.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow XX
Oil and Grease XX
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow XX
Oil and Grease XX
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow XX
Oil and Grease XX
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow XX
Oil and Grease XX
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   XX--Monitor and report.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0103381, Industrial Waste. Merisol Antioxidants, L.L.C., P. O. Box 8A. Route 8 North, Oil City, PA 16301-9702.

   This proposed facility is located in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed discharge of treated I.W., is in watershed 16E and classified for: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 40.5 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0172 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
(MO) Flow (MGD) XX
(BAT) BOD5 8.7 22.8 40 105
(BAT) TSS 11.9 36.9 55 170
(BPJ) phenolics 0.5 1.0 1.25
Acenapthene 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
Acenapthylene 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
Acrylonitrile 0.016 0.0404 XX XX XX
Anthracene 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
Benzene 0.0062 0.0227 XX XX XX
Benzo (a) anthracene 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
3,4-Benzofluoranthene 0.0038 0.0102 XX XX XX
Benzo (k) fluoranthene 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
Benzo (a) pyrene 0.0038 0.0098 XX XX XX
Bis (2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate 0.0172 0.0465 XX XX XX
Carbontetrachloride 0.003 0.0063 XX XX XX
Chlorobenzene 0.0025 0.0047 XX XX XX
Chloroethane 0.0173 0.0447 XX XX XX
2-Chlorophenol 0.0052 0.0163 XX XX XX
Chrysene 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
Di-n-butylphthalate 0.0045 0.0095 XX XX XX
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 0.0128 0.0272 XX XX XX
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 0.0052 0.0073 XX XX XX
1,1-Dichloroethane 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
1,2-Dichloroethane 0.0113 0.0352 XX XX XX
1,1-Dichloroethylene 0.0027 0.0042 XX XX XX
1,2-Trans-Dichloroethylene 0.009 XX XX XX
2,4-Dichlorophenol 0.0065 0.0187 XX XX XX
1,2-Dichloropropane 0.0255 0.0384 XX XX XX
1,3-Dichloropropylene 0.0052 0.0073 XX XX XX
Diethylphthalate 0.0135 0.0339 XX XX XX
2,4-Dimethylphenol 0.003 0.006 XX XX XX
Dimethylphthalate 0.0032 0.0078 XX XX XX
4,6-Dinotro-o-cresol 0.013 0.0462 XX XX XX
2,4-Dinotrophenol 0.0118 0.0205 XX XX XX
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 0.0425 0.1069 XX XX XX
Ethylbenzene 0.0053 0.018 XX XX XX
Floranthene 0.0042 0.0113 XX XX XX
Fluorene 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
Hexachlorobenzene 0.0006 0.0047 XX XX XX
Hexachlorobutadiene 0.0033 0.0082 XX XX XX
Hexachloroethane 0.0035 0.009 XX XX XX
Methyl Chloride 0.0143 0.0317 XX XX XX
Methylene Chloride 0.0067 0.0148 XX XX XX
Napthalene 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
Nitrobenzene 0.0045 0.0113 XX XX XX
2-Nitrophenol 0.0068 0.0115 XX XX XX
4-Nitrophenol 0.012 0.0207 XX XX XX
Phenanthrene 0.0037 0.0098 XX XX XX
Phenol 0.0025 0.0043 XX XX XX
Pyrene 0.0042 0.0112 XX XX XX
Tetrachloroethylene 0.0037 0.0093 XX XX XX
Toluene 0.0043 0.0133 XX XX XX
Total Chromium 0.1851 0.462 XX XX XX
Total Copper 0.2419 0.5638 XX XX XX
Total Cyanide 0.07 0.2 XX XX XX
Total Lead 0.0534 0.1151 XX XX XX
Total Nickel 0.2519 0.6639 XX XX XX
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.0113 0.0234 XX XX XX
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.0035 0.009 XX XX XX
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 0.0035 0.009 XX XX XX
Trichloroethylene 0.0035 0.009 XX XX XX
Vinyl Chloride 0.0173 0.0447 XX XX XX
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.0129 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow XX
Oil and Grease 15 30
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   XX--Monitor and report.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0222097, Sewage. John P. Vandenberg, R. D. 1, Box 161A, Grand Valley, PA 16420.

   This proposed facility is located in Eldred Township, Warren County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: a renewal discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Caldwell Creek, is in watershed 16E and classified for: high quality-cold water fishes, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


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

   Southeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   No. PA0054054, Sewage, Richard and Deborah Reblock, 2026 Broad Street, Perkasie, PA 18944.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage in Hilltown Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Deep Run Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:

Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor/Report Monitor/Report
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA 0053449, Sewage, Birmingham Township, 1040 Street Road, West Chester, PA 19382-8012.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Birmingham Township WWTP in Birmingham Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Radley Run.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.15 mgd are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0
Phosphorus 2.0 4.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.06 0.19
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0013714, Industrial Waste, Exelon Generation Company, No. 1 Industrial Highway, Eddystone, PA 19022.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge once through cooling water, noncontact cooling water and stormwater runoff from Eddystone Generating Station in Eddystone Borough, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Crum Creek (Outfalls 001, 002, 004, 005) and the Delaware River--Zone 4 (Outfalls 007, 008, 010, 013, 014).

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, industrial water supply, wildlife water supply, boating, fishing, navigation and esthetics.

   Annual monitoring requirements are applicable for stormwater discharge from Outfalls 004, 013 and 014. No monitoring required for stormwater discharge from parking lots for Outfalls 001 and 002.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 based on an average flow of 0.45 MGD from fans and air compressor cooling system are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Suspended Solids 30 60 75
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Temperature 110°F
Zinc, Total Monitor Monitor
Iron, Dissolved Monitor Monitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 based on an average flow of 604 MGD of once through cooling water are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Spectrus CT1300 0.05
Temperature 110°F
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.2
Total Dissolved Solids 700 1400 1750

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 based on an average flow of 835 MGD of once through cooling water are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Spectrus CT1300 0.05
Temperature 110°F
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.2
Hydrazine Not Detectable (<0.002 mg/l)
Total Dissolved Solids 700 1400 1750

   The proposed effluent limits for internal monitoring points 107 and 108 based on an average flow of 3.045 mgd from the industrial wastewater treatment plant are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Dissolved Solids 15,000 30,000 37,500
Total Suspended Solids 30 100
Oil & Grease 15 20 30
Copper, Total Monitor Monitor
Iron, Total Monitor Monitor
pH -- -- Monitor
Selenium, Total Monitor Monitor --
Mercury, Total Monitor Monitor --

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 010 based on an average flow of 0.144 MGD of noncontact cooling water and groundwater are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Suspended Solids 30 60 75
Oil & Grease 15 20 30
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Temperature 110°F
Aluminum, Total Monitor Monitor 110°F
Iron, Dissolved Monitor Monitor

   Other Conditions:

   Thermal Requirements and mixing zone for Outfalls 005, 007, 008 and 010
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
Approved Cooling/Boiler Water Additives
Intake Debris Not to be returned to Waterway
No Discharge of PCB's
TRC Limitations and Definitions
Chemical Metal Cleaning
Coal Pile Runoff
Hydrazine Sampling Method
Authorization to Discharge Stormwater

   The EPA Waiver is not in effect.


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

   Application No. PA 0008281, SIC Code 4911, Industrial Waste, Sewage and Stormwater, PPL Brunner Island, LLC, Two North Ninth Street, Mail Stop GENN5, Allentown, PA 18101-1179.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharges of industrial waste, treated sewage and stormwater to Susquehanna River, Hartman Run and Conewago Creek in Watershed 7-F, in East Manchester Township, York County.

   The receiving streams are classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Wrightsville Water Supply Co. located in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact the potable water supply.

   There are four industrial waste discharges, one treated sewage discharge, two groundwater spring discharges and 18 point source stormwater discharges. The proposed effluent limitations and monitoring requirements are as follows:

   Outfall 001--Once Through Cooling Water Discharge (average 621 MGD):

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Heat Rejection Rate 6,960 x 106 BTU/hr XXX
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX 0.2
Discharge Temperature XXX XXX 110°F

   Outfall 002--Industrial Waste Treatment Basin Discharge (average 1.8 MGD):

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Oil & Grease 15 XXX 30
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX 50

   Outfall 003--Sewage Treatment Plant Discharge (design 0.032 MGD):

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 XXX 2.0
Total Suspended Solids 30 XXX 60
CBOD5 25 XXX 50
Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX 4.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   Outfall 004--Industrial Waste Treatment Basin Discharge (average 4.7 MGD):

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Oil & Grease 15 20 30
Total Suspended Solids 30 100 XXX

   Outfall 005--Equalization Basin Discharge (emergency only):

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Oil & Grease XXX 20 30

   Outfalls 006 and 007--Groundwater Spring Discharges:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Copper XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Nickel XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Zinc XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Iron XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Arsenic XXX Monitor & Report XXX

   Outfalls SW-1, SW-2, SW-8 and SW-18--Stormwater Discharges:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Copper XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Nickel XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Zinc XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Iron XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Arsenic XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX Monitor & Report XXX
Oil & Grease XXX Monitor & Report XXX

   Note:  These outfalls are representative of the facility's 18 stormwater outfalls.

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Application No. PA 0088706, CAFO, Hibred Pig Company (Hibred Swine Farm), 524 Pine Hill Road, Lititz, PA 17543.

   Hibred Swine Farm has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) known as Hibred Swine Farm, located at 415 Forest Road, Denver, PA in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.

   The CAFO is situated near an unnamed tributary of Cocalico Creek in Watershed 7-J, which is classified for high quality warm water fishery. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 568 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 1,400 sows. Manure is collected in a clay-lined lagoon. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities is 3.6 million gallons including 2 feet of freeboard. 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 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 an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the draft permit.

   The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the 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. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water 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.

   Application No. PA 0088714, CAFO, Hibred Pig Company (Middle Creek Swine Farm), 524 Pine Hill Road, Lititz, PA 17543.

   The Hibred Pig Company has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) known as Middle Creek Swine Farm, located at 1925 West Route 897, Denver, PA, in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.

   The CAFO is situated near an unnamed tributary of Cocalico Creek in Watershed 7-J, which is classified for high quality warm water fishery. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 676 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 2,500 sows and pigs. Manure is collected in an HDPE lined lagoon. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities is 3 million gallons. 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 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 an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the draft permit.

   The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the 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. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water 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.

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