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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 19-1181

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[49 Pa.B. 4012]
[Saturday, August 3, 2019]

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. Phone: 570-826-2511.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0063754
(Industrial)
Huntsville Water
Treatment Plant
56 Reservoir Road
Dallas Twp, PA 18612
Luzerne County
Dallas Township
Huntsville Reservoir
(CWF)
(5-B)
Yes
PA0062316
(Sewage)
Blue Mountain Village STP
1249 Blue Mountain Circle
Saylorsburg, PA 18353
Monroe County
Ross Township
Aquashicola Creek
(2-B)
Yes
PA0064041
(Industrial)
Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation
275 Emery Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015-1984
Northampton County
Bethlehem City
Lehigh River
(WWF)
(2-C)
Yes

 Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0248720
(SEW)
Brian Nicodemus
6091 Cortland Road
Alum Bank, PA 15521-8021
Bedford County/
West St. Clair Township
UNT Dunning Creek/
11-C
Y

 Northcentral Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Phone: 570.327.3636.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0232386
(Sewage)
Skytop Mountain Golf Club
P.O. Box 132
State College, PA 16804-0132
Centre County
Huston Township
Bald Eagle Creek
(TSF, MF)
(9-C)
Yes
PA0114316
(Sewage)
John & Sandra Erdley
193 Eagle Lane
Millmont, PA 17845
Union County
Hartley Township
Penns Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
(6-A)
Yes

 Southwest Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name & Address County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed No.)
EPA Waived
Y/N?
PA0254177
(Sewage)
Madison Pittsburgh
KOA STP
764 Waltz Mill Road
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679-1249
Westmoreland County
Sewickley Township
Unnamed Tributary to
Sewickley Creek
(WWF)
(19-D)
Yes

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

Northeast Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone: 570.826.2511.

PA0030139, Sewage, SIC Code 9223, PA Department of Corrections, 1000 Folies Road, Dallas, PA 18612. Facility Name: PA Department of Corrections Dallas Sci. This existing facility is located in Jackson Township, Luzerne 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), East Fork Harveys Creek (CWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 5-B and is classified for Cold Water Fishes and Migratory 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 .45 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
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
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.11 XXX 0.25
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
93.8 XXX XXX 25.0 XXX 50
Total Suspended Solids 112.6 XXX XXX 30.0 XXX 60
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
Nitrate-Nitrite as N
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 28.1 XXX XXX 7.5 XXX 15
 May 1 - Oct 31 9.4 XXX XXX 2.5 XXX 5
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Copper, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Lead, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Zinc, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX

 The proposed monitoring requirements and effluent limits for implementation of Pennsylvania's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan are as follows for Outfall 001.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Monthly Annual Monthly Monthly
Average
Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Total Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net XXX 9,741
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net
XXX 1,218
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX

 * This permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and the Net Total Phosphorus effluent mass limits, under the Department's Chapter 96 regulations. The condition includes the requirement to report the application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the Department.

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Landfilled at PaDEP approved sites.

 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: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.

PA0266817, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Fayette Township Juniata County, 181 Bunkertown Road, McAlisterville, PA 17049. Facility Name: Oakland Mills STP. This proposed facility is located in Fayette Township, Juniata County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.

 The receiving stream(s), Lost Creek (CWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 12-A and is classified for Cold Water Fishes and Migratory 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 .00765 MGD.—Final Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Minimum Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Instant.
Maximum
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
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
1.6 2.6 XXX 25.0 40.0 50
Total Suspended Solids 1.9 2.9 XXX 30.0 45.0 60
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
Nitrate-Nitrite as N
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
0.0 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
 May 1 - Oct 31 1.6 XXX XXX 25.0 XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
0.0 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Offsite disposal at another treatment facility.

 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 in effect.

Application No. PA0262056, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Zimmerman Elvin (Elvin Zimmerman Farm CAFO), 180 Degan Road, Mifflintown, PA 17059-8491.

 Zimmerman Elvin has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a renewal of an CAFO known as Elvin Zimmerman Farm CAFO, located in Fayette Township, Juniata County.

 The CAFO is situated near Lost Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) in Watershed 12-A, which is classified for High Quality-Cold Water and Migratory Fish. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 299.57 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 152,500 broilers, 1 beef finisher, and 1 beef calf. Manure is stored in the barns until time for export. 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 100-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 permit.

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

 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

Application No. PA0248478, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Michael Burkholder (Whispering Pines Farm CAFO), 313 Deka Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522-9068.

 Michael Burkholder has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a renewal of an CAFO known as Whispering Pines Farm CAFO, located in Richmond Township, Berks County.

 The CAFO is situated near Bieber Creek (EV) and Bieber Creek (EV, MF) in Watershed 3-D, which is classified for Exceptional Value Waters and Migratory Fish. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 478.5 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 2,900 grow—finish pigs. Manure is stored in underbarn pits and then transferred between round concrete tanks located outside the barns. 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 100-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 permit.

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

 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

PA0037141, Industrial, SIC Code 0921, PA Fish & Boat Commission, 1735 Shiloh Road, State College, PA 16801-8495. Facility Name: Huntsdale Fish Hatchery. This existing facility is located in Penn 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), Unnamed Tributary to Yellow Breeches Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and Yellow Breeches Creek (HQ-CWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-E and is classified for High Quality-Cold Water, High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes, 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 13.824 MGD, 11.232 MGD, and 12.384 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Instant. Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.5
Daily Min
XXX XXX XXX
CBOD5 Report Report XXX Report Report 7.5
CBOD5
 Intake Report Report XXX Report Report XXX
CBOD5
 Effluent Net
 Jan 1 - Apr 30 346 692 XXX 3.0 6.0 XXX
 May 1 - Aug 31 281 562 XXX 3.0 6.0 XXX
 Sep 1 - Dec 31 310 619 XXX 3.0 6.0 XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Intake Report Report XXX Report Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX Report Report 8.7
Total Suspended Solids
 Effluent Net
 Jan 1 - Apr 30 403 807 XXX 3.5 7.0 XXX
 May 1 - Aug 31 328 656 XXX 3.5 7.0 XXX
 Sep 1 - Dec 31 361 723 XXX 3.5 7.0 XXX
Total Suspended Solids Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N
 Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N
 Intake XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen
 Intake XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen
 Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX XXX 20 XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Jan 1 - Apr 30 161 323 XXX 1.4 2.8 3.5
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 May 1 - Aug 31 131 262 XXX 1.4 2.8 3.5
 Sep 1 - Dec 31 144 289 XXX 1.4 2.8 3.5
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
 Intake XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
 Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Phosphorus
 Jan 1 - Apr 30 230 461 XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0
 May 1 - Aug 31 187 374 XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0
 Sep 1 - Dec 31 206 413 XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0.72 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Instant. Min
XXX XXX 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 7.0
Daily Min
XXX XXX XXX
CBOD5 Report Report XXX Report Report 7.5
CBOD5
 Intake Report Report XXX Report Report XXX
CBOD5
 Effluent Net 18 36 XXX 3.0 6.0 XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Effluent Net 21 42 XXX 3.5 7.0 XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Intake Report Report XXX Report Report XXX
Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX Report Report 8.7
Total Suspended Solids XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N
 Intake XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N
 Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Nitrogen
 Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX XXX 20 XXX
Total Nitrogen
 Intake XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen 3.6 7.2 XXX 0.6 1.2 1.5
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
 Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
 Intake XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX
Total Phosphorus 12 24 XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on a design flow of 0.0003 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.6
CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 20 XXX 40
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 20 XXX 40
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200   
Geo Mean
XXX XXX

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

 • Best Management Practices (BMP) Plan

 • Minimum Required BMPs

 • Biological monitoring Requirements for PCBs

 • Biomass Reporting

 • Total Suspended Solids Annual Reporting

 • Drug & Chemical Usage for Aquaculture Facilities

 • Additional Definitions for Aquatic Animal Production

 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 in effect.

PA0022543, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Bally Borough Berks County, P.O. Box 217, Bally, PA 19503-0217. Facility Name: Bally Borough STP. This existing facility is located in Washington Township, Berks County. Outfall 001 is located in Douglass Township, Montgomery County. Outfall 002 is located in Washington Township, Berks 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), West Branch Perkiomen Creek (CWF, MF), and Unnamed Tributary to West Branch Perkiomen Creek (CWF, MF), are located in State Water Plan watershed 3-E and are classified for Cold Water Fishes and Migratory 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 .5 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Minimum Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Instant.
Maximum
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
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.41 XXX 1.3
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
104 166 XXX 25.0 40.0 50
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
 (BOD5)
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids
 Raw Sewage Influent Report Report
Daily Max
XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Suspended Solids 125 188 XXX 30.0 45.0 60
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
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 50 XXX XXX 12.0 XXX 24
 May 1 - Oct 31 25 XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 12
Total Phosphorus 2.08a XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1
Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX 1,000.0    
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX
Bromide Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX Report
Avg Qrtly
XXX XXX

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, an overflow pipe, are based on a design flow of .8 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Weekly
Average
Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD)b Reportb Reportb 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
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
Report XXX XXX 25.0 40.0 50
Total Suspended Solids Report XXX XXX 30.0 45.0 60
Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX 1,000.0 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
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 Report XXX XXX 12.0 XXX 24
 May 1 - Oct 31 Report XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 12
Total Phosphorus Reporta XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Bromide Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Stream Flow, Start of
 Discharge (cfs)b
4.3b
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Stream Flow, End of
 Discharge (cfs)b
4.3b
Inst Min
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Duration of Discharge (hours)b XXX Reportb XXX XXX XXX XXX

a When there is a discharge via outfall 002, the combined mass loadings for Total Phosphorus from the discharges at outfall 001 and outfall 002 must be ≤ 2.08 lbs/day as a monthly average.

b Outfall 002 can be used for discharging of treated effluent from the chlorine contact tank only when the stream flow in UNT West Branch Perkiomen Creek is at least 4.3 cfs. Monitor and report stream flow in UNT West Branch Perkiomen Creek (in cfs) when Outfall 002 begins to discharge and when Outfall 002 stops discharging.

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): hauled off-site to approved facilities including other POTWs.

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

 • Implementation of Industrial Pretreatment Program and reporting to U.S. EPA

 • Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing

 • Sludge Management Reporting

 • Restrictions for when hauled-in wastes can be accepted

 • Best Management Practices and PPC Plan to prevent contamination of stormwater leaving site

 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.

PA0031861, Sewage, SIC Code 8051, Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center Inc., 2499 Zerbe Road, Narvon, PA 17555. Facility Name: Zerbe Health Care & Rehabilitation Center STP. This existing facility is located in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster 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), Unnamed Tributary to Conestoga River (WWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-J 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 .036 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average Monthly Maximum Instant.
Maximum
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 0.11 XXX 0.36
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)
 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 Report XXX Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX Report XXX Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 Nov 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 12
 May 1 - Oct 31 XXX XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX Report XXX Report
Daily Max
XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs)
XXX 219.31
Total
Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX

 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 in effect.

PA0009229, Industrial, SIC Code 4011, Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 1200 Peachtree Street Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309. Facility Name: Norfolk Southern Enola Yard. This existing facility is located in East Pennsboro 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), Susquehanna River (WWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-B and is classified for Migratory 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 001 are based on a design flow of .5 MGD.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Minimum Average
Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
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 1.0 1.6
Carbonaceous Biochemical
 Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)
Report Report XXX 25.0 50.0 62
Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX 30.0 60.0 75
Total Dissolved Solids Report Report XXX Report Report XXX
Oil and Grease Report Report XXX 15
Daily Max
XXX 30
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000 XXX 10,000
 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX 1,000
Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Nitrate-Nitrite as N
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus Report Report XXX 2.0 4.0 5
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
Report
Total Mo
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
Sulfate, Total Report Report XXX Report Report XXX
Chloride Report Report XXX Report Report XXX
Bromide Report Report XXX Report Report XXX

 The proposed monitoring requirements and effluent limits for implementation of Pennsylvania's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan are as follows for Outfall 001.—Limits.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Monthly Annual Monthly Monthly
Average
Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Total Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net XXX 2,539
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Ammonia-Nitrogen
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
 Effluent Net XXX 93
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX
Total Phosphorus
 (Total Load, lbs) (lbs)
XXX Report
Total Annual
XXX XXX XXX XXX

 * This permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and the Net Total Phosphorus effluent mass limits, under the Department's Chapter 96 regulations. The condition includes the requirement to report the application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the Department.

 Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Sludge is treated and then sent to Republic Service for ultimate disposal.

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

 • Stormwater Requirements

 • Chesapeake Bay TMDL Nutrient Monitoring Requirements

 • Chemical Additive Notification Requirements

 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.

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

PA0272396, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, 8800, Gary I. Snyder, 4119 Maple Grove Drive, Erie, PA 16510-6601. Facility Name: Gary Snyder SRSTP. This proposed facility is located at 130 Gay Road, North East, PA 16428 in North East Township, Erie County.

 Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.

 The receiving stream is a storm drain to Lake Erie, located in State Water Plan watershed 15-A and classified for Cold Water 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 0.0004 MGD.

Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L)
Parameters Average
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Instant.
Minimum
Annual
Average
Maximum Instant.
Maximum
Flow (MGD) Report
Annl Avg
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Biochemical Oxygen
 Demand (BOD5)
XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0
Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0
Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX XXX

 Sewage sludge is anaerobically stored for off-site disposal.

 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6340.

 The EPA Waiver is in effect.


III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law.

Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.

WQM Permit No. 6703408, Amendment No. 1, Sewerage, Northeastern York Sewer Authority, 176 Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 516, Mount Wolf, PA 17347-0516.

 This proposed facility is located in East Manchester Township, York County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the addition of a dichlorination step to the treatment processes.

WQM Permit No. 2119402, Sewerage, Carlisle Borough, 53 West South Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.

 This proposed facility is located in Hanover Borough, Cumberland County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the installation of hydrogen peroxide storage tank, a metering pump and a small prefabricated building to house both. They hydrogen peroxide will be injected into the existing wet well on site to mitigate hydrogen sulfide levels. This will occur at the Ridge Street Pumping Station # 2.

WQM Permit No. 5008201, Amendment No. 1, CAFO, Trout Brothers Farm, LLC, 508 Red Rock Road, Loysville, PA 17047.

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

 Description of Proposed Operation/Activity: Seeking permit approval for a proposed HPDE-lined manure storage pond at the farm at 560 Three Springs Road, Blain, PA 17006 and three proposed adjoining concrete waste transfer tanks at the existing dairy operation at 508 Red Rock Road, Loysville, PA 17047.

WQM Permit No. 2196201, A5, Industrial Waste, Land O'Lakes, Inc., 405 Park Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015.

 This proposed facility is located in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County.

 Description of Proposed Operation/Activity: Seeking permit approval for replacement of wastewater 8" force main and replacement of the influent lift station. Including new pumps, controls, 12" piping, and wet well.

WQM Permit No. 2294401, Amendment No. 3, Sewerage, West Hanover Township Sewer Authority, 7901 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112.

 This proposed facility is located in West Hanover Township, Dauphin County.

 Description of Proposed Operation/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the replacement of the existing dewatering belt filter press and associated equipment with a new solids handling system, to include: a new volute dewater screw press, a new liquid polymer metering system, new rotary lobe sludge feed pumps, a new sludge grinder, a new lime/sludge blending unit, and a new lime feed and sludge cake screw conveyers.

Southwest Regional Office: Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.

WQM Permit No. 3006201 A-1, Industrial, Allegheny Energy Supply Company LLC, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601.

 This existing facility is located in Monongahela Township, Greene County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Operation of existing sodium hydroxide storage and feed equipment to control the pH of combustion residual leachate.

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

WQM Permit No. 6219410, Sewage, Anna D Clifton Estate, 116 Allegheny Center Mall, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5333.

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

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.

WQM Permit No. 2519416, Sewage, Bonita Skrzypczyk, 8494 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421.

 This proposed facility is located in Waterford Township, Erie County.

 Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.


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

Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

Lackawanna County Conservation District, 1038 Montdale Road, Scott Township, PA 18447.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD350013 Pharmacann Penn Plant LLC
190 S Lasalle Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
Lackawanna Scott Twp Leggetts Creek
(CWF, MF)
EV Wetlands

Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, PA 18401.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD390131 William & Ashley Bender
4821 Shankweiler Rd
Orefield, PA 18069
Lehigh N Whitehall Twp UNT to Jordan Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)

Northampton County Conservation District, 14 Gracedale Ave., Greystone Building, Nazareth, PA 18064-9211.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD480100 Charles M Tuskes
Premier Land Development LP
4511 Fulmer Dr
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Northampton Lower Nazareth Twp Monocacy Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
PAD480088 Williams Twp
655 Cider Press Rd
Easton, PA 18042
Northampton Williams Twp UNT to Frya Run
(HQ-CWF, MF)

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, Nathan Phillips, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.

Permit # Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/Use
PAD670034 Hillwood Enterprises LP
4507 North Front Street
Suite 302
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1787
York East Manchester Township Little
Conewago Creek
(TSF, MF)
PAD210018 Landmark Homes at Cedar Run, LLC
1767 West Main Street
Ephrata, PA 17522-1101
Cumberland Mechanicsburg Borough UNT Cedar Run
(CWF)
PAD060032 Greater Berks Development Fund
606 Court Street
Reading, PA 19601-3542
Berks Reading City Schuylkill River
(WWF, MF)
PAD210034 OSL Holdings LLC
3399 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4407
Cumberland South Middleton
Township
Molly Grub Run
(HQ, MF)

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.

Permit No. Applicant & Address County Municipality Stream Name
PAD630043 Cyprus Amax Minerals Company
333 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Washington County Smith Township Burgetts Fork
(WWF)

VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types.

PAG-12 CAFOs

MS4 PAG-13 Notices of Intent Received.

Southwest Regional Office: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Phone: 412.442.4000.

NPDES
Permit No.
Applicant Name & Address Municipality, County Waiver
Application
Submitted
(Y/N)
Pollutant
Reduction Plan
Submitted
(Y/N)
PAG136220 Crafton Borough
100 Stotz Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15205-2893
Crafton Borough
Allegheny County
Y N
PAG136101 Speers Borough
300 Phillips Street
Charleroi, PA 15022-1029
Speers Borough
Washington County
N Y

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