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3800-PM-WSFR0012 Rev. 8/2009

I. STORM WATER, STEAM CONDENSATE, AND MISCELLANEOUS OUTFALLS*

A. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Effective Date through Expiration Date. 

B. The outfalls listed below are permitted to discharge uncontaminated water. 

The following outfalls are permitted to discharge uncontaminated steam condensate. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on these 

outfalls: Outfalls 020, 020A, 030, 030A, 031, 031A-D, 032, 033, 033A, 035A-C, 036, 037, 037A, 039, 040, 043, 045, 047, 047A, 048, 049, 050, 051, 

054B, 054C, 055, 056, 058, 060, 061, 061A, 065, 066.

The following outfalls are permitted to discharge uncontaminated storm water runoff from areas in and around the facility. There are at this time no 

specific effluent limitations on these outfalls: Outfalls 002A, 073, 083.

The following outfalls are permitted to discharge uncontaminated miscellaneous wastewater. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on 

these outfalls: Outfalls 030B, 035D, 045A, 053, 057, 062, 067.
3800-PM-WSFR0011 Rev. 5/2012 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

Permit DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

BUREAU OF POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT

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AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM

DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER

FACILITIES

3800-PM-WSFR0011 Rev. 8/2009

NPDES PERMIT NO: PA0004472

In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq. ("the Act") and 

Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, as amended, 35 P.S. Section 691.1 et seq.,

United States Steel Corporation

Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant

400 State Street 

Clairton, PA 15025-1855

is authorized to discharge from a facility known as Clairton Plant, located in Clairton City, Allegheny County, to 

Peters Creek (Outfalls 083, 085, 085A, 086 – 091) and the Monongahela River (all other outfalls) in 

Watershed(s) 19-C in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in 

Parts A, B and C hereof.

THIS PERMIT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON ____________________

a

THIS PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT ON ____________________

The authority granted by this permit is subject to the following further qualifications:

1. If there is a conflict between the application, its supporting documents and/or amendments and the terms and 

conditions of this permit, the terms and conditions shall apply.

2. Failure to comply with the terms, conditions or effluent limitations of this permit is grounds for enforcement action; 

for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or for denial of a permit renewal application. 

(40 CFR 122.41(a))

3. A complete application for renewal of this permit, or notice of intent to cease discharging by the expiration date, 

must be submitted to DEP at least 180 days prior to the above expiration date (unless permission has been 

granted by DEP for submission at a later date), using the appropriate NPDES permit application form. (40 CFR 

122.41(b), 122.21(d)(2))

In the event that a timely and complete application for renewal has been submitted and DEP is unable, through 

no fault of the permittee, to reissue the permit before the above expiration date, the terms and conditions of this 

permit, including submission of the Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), will be automatically continued and 

will remain fully effective and enforceable against the discharger until DEP takes final action on the pending 

permit application. (25 Pa. Code 92a.7 (b), (c))

4. This NPDES permit does not constitute authorization to construct or make modifications to wastewater treatment 

facilities necessary to meet the terms and conditions of this permit.

DATE PERMIT ISSUED ISSUED BY

Samuel C. Harper

Clean Water Program Manager

Southwest Regional Office
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I. A. For Outfall 001A* , Latitude 40 18’ 58.00” , Longitude 79 53’ 36.00” , River Mile Index 18.906 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Stormwater runoff from the coal yard

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 001A

*Outfall 901 in eDMR
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I. B. For Outfall 007 , Latitude 40 18’ 36.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 59.00” , River Mile Index 19.507 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Noncontact cooling water from the air compressor

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 2/month Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/month Grab

Temperature (oF) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 Continuous I-S

Hexavalent Chromium XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 007
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I. C. For Outfall 009 , Latitude 40 18’ 47.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 25.00” , River Mile Index 19.185 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Emergency overflow from the coal yard sedimentation basin

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 2/discharge Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/discharge Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 35 70 XXX 2/discharge Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.5 7.0 XXX 2/discharge Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 XXX 2/discharge Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 009
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I. D. For Outfall 010 , Latitude 40 18’ 47.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 24.00” , River Mile Index 19.196 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Emergency overflow from the coal yard sedimentation basin

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 2/discharge Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/discharge Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 35 70 XXX 2/discharge Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.5 7.0 XXX 2/discharge Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 XXX 2/discharge Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 010
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I. E. For Outfall 011 , Latitude 40 18’ 46.00” , Longitude 79 53’ 24.00” , River Mile Index 19.206 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Emergency overflow from the coal yard sedimentation basin

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 2/discharge Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/discharge Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 35 70 XXX 2/discharge Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.5 7.0 XXX 2/discharge Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 XXX 2/discharge Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 011
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I. F. For Outfall 018 , Latitude 40 18’ 41.00” , Longitude 79 53’ 19.00” , River Mile Index 19.456 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent:

Treated stormwater runoff from the coal storage yard and uncontaminated groundwater pumped during pond maintenance and 

cleanout operations.

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 35 70 XXX 1/week Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.5 7.0 XXX 1/week Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 XXX 1/week Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 018
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I. G. For Outfall 022 , Latitude 40 18’ 35.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 56.00” , River Mile Index 19.642 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Stormwater from plant areas

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 022
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I. H. For Outfall 022A* , Latitude 40 18’ 35.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 56.00” , River Mile Index 19.626 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: BTX Trench (emergency only)

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 2/discharge Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/discharge Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 75 2/discharge Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30 2/discharge Grab

Benzene XXX XXX XXX 0.001 XXX 0.0025 2/discharge Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 022A

*Outfall 922 in eDMR
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I. I. For Outfall 023 , Latitude 40 18’ 35.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 55.00” , River Mile Index 19.630 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Noncontact cooling water, boiler blowdown, steam condensate, boiler feed water treatment plant wastes, storm water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF) XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 023
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I. J. For Outfall 023 , Latitude 40 18’ 35.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 55.00” , River Mile Index 19.630 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Noncontact cooling water, boiler blowdown, steam condensate, boiler feed water treatment plant wastes, storm water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF)

Jan 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 78.9 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Feb 1-29 XXX XXX XXX XXX 82.8 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Mar 1 - Aug 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 108.6 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 103.3 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 16-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 97.3 XXX Continuous I-S
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Outfall 023, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Temperature (oF)

Nov 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 94.5 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Nov 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 79.2 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Dec 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 70.6 XXX Continuous I-S

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 023
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I. K. For Outfall 028 , Latitude 40 18’ 34.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 19.659 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Noncontact cooling water and boiler blowdown from the no. 2 boiler house

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF) XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 028
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I. L. For Outfall 028 , Latitude 40 18’ 34.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 19.659 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Noncontact cooling water and boiler blowdown from the no. 2 boiler house

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF)

Jan 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 77.0 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Feb 1-29 XXX XXX XXX XXX 80.7 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Mar 1 - Aug 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 107.0 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 101.7 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 16-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 95.7 XXX Continuous I-S
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Outfall 028, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Temperature (oF)

Nov 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 92.6 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Nov 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 77.7 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Dec 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 69.1 XXX Continuous I-S

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 028
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I. M. For Outfall 029 , Latitude 40 18’ 34.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 19.687 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Noncontact cooling water from the no. 2 power house

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF) XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 029
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I. N. For Outfall 029 , Latitude 40 18’ 34.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 19.687 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Noncontact cooling water from the no. 2 power house

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF)

Jan 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 74.2 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Feb 1-29 XXX XXX XXX XXX 77.7 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Mar 1 - Aug 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S
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Outfall 029, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Temperature (oF)

Sep 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 104.9 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 99.6 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 16-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 93.6 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Nov 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 90.1 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Nov 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 75.7 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Dec 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 67.2 XXX Continuous I-S

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 029
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I. O. For Outfall 038 , Latitude 40 18’ 22.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 30.00” , River Mile Index 20.076 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent:

Sources previously monitored at internal outfall 183, noncontact cooling water, cooling tower blowdown, barometric and steam 

condensate, and storm water.

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.25 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF) XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 038
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I. P. For Outfall 038 , Latitude 40 18’ 22.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 30.00” , River Mile Index 20.076 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent:

Sources previously monitored at internal outfall 183, noncontact cooling water, cooling tower blowdown, barometric and steam 

condensate, and storm water.

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 0.5 XXX 1.25 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF)

Jan 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 79.1 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Feb 1-29 XXX XXX XXX XXX 83.0 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Mar 1 - Aug 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 108.7 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 103.4 XXX Continuous I-S
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Outfall 038, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Average 

Monthly

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Temperature (oF)

Oct 16-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 97.4 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Nov 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 94.6 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Nov 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 79.3 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Dec 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 70.7 XXX Continuous I-S

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 038
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I. Q. For Outfall 044 , Latitude 40 18’ 20” , Longitude 79 52’ 29” , River Mile Index 20.118 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Water intake screen backwash

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

The material (solids or other debris) physically of mechanically removed in the backwash operation shall not be returned to the 

surface waters.
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I. R. For Outfall 046 , Latitude 40 18’ 19” , Longitude 79 52’ 28” , River Mile Index 20.141 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Standpipe overflow consisting solely of river water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

There shall be no net addition of pollutants at this outfall.

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 046
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I. S. For Outfall 046A* , Latitude 40 18’ 25.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 36.00” , River Mile Index 20.163 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Compressor cooling water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/quarter Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/quarter Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 046A

*Outfall 946 in eDMR
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I. T. For Outfall 046B* , Latitude 40 18’ 25.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 35.00” , River Mile Index 20.165 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Compressor cooling water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/quarter Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/quarter Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 046B

*Outfall 846 in eDMR
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I. U. For Outfall 046C* , Latitude 40 18’ 25.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 35.00” , River Mile Index 20.167 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Compressor cooling water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/quarter Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/quarter Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 046C

*Outfall 746 in eDMR
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I. V. For Outfall 046D , Latitude 40 18’ 25.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 34.00” , River Mile Index 20.169 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Compressor cooling water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/quarter Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/quarter Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 046D

*Outfall 646 in eDMR
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I. W. For Outfall 049A* , Latitude 40 18’ 16.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 22.00” , River Mile Index 20.249 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Stormwater from plant areas

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

BOD5 XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Dissolved Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cadmium XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Free Available Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
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Outfall 049A, Continued (from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 049A

*Outfall 949 in eDMR
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I. X. For Outfall 054A* , Latitude 40 18’ 13.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 20.00” , River Mile Index 20.305 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Stormwater from plant areas and downspouts

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

BOD5 XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Free Available Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
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Outfall 054A, Continued (from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Phenolics XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 054A

*Outfall 954 in eDMR
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I. Y. For Outfall 054A , Latitude 40 18’ 13.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 20.00” , River Mile Index 20.305 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Stormwater from plant areas and downspouts

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0 2/month Grab

BOD5 XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 2/month Grab

Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Free Available Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.5 XXX 7.0 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
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Outfall 054A, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Phenolics XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 054A

*Outfall 954 in eDMR
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PART A - EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS, MONITORING, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

I. Z. For Outfall 068 , Latitude 40 18’ 0.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 11.00” , River Mile Index 20.661 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Storm water from the quench sump dust pile

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

BOD5 XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 068
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I. 

AA. For Outfall 081 , Latitude 40 18’ 34.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 19.675 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent:

Noncontact cooling water, steam condensate, emergency bypass for internal outfall 183, plant fire suppression water, and storm 

water runoff.

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF) XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX 0.003 XXX 0.0075 1/week Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 081
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I. 

BB. For Outfall 081 , Latitude 40 18’ 34.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 19.675 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent:

Noncontact cooling water, steam condensate, emergency bypass for internal outfall 183, plant fire suppression water, and storm 

water runoff.

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF)

Jan 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 79.1 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Feb 1-29 XXX XXX XXX XXX 83.0 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Mar 1 - Aug 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 108.6 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 103.4 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 16-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 97.4 XXX Continuous I-S
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Outfall 081, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Temperature (oF)

Nov 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 94.6 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Nov 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 79.2 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Dec 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 70.7 XXX Continuous I-S

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX 0.003 XXX 0.0075 1/week Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 081
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I. 

CC. For Outfall 084 , Latitude 40 18’ 35.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 55.00” , River Mile Index 19.663 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Noncontact cooling water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF) XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 1/week Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 084
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I. 

DD. For Outfall 084 , Latitude 40 18’ 35.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 55.00” , River Mile Index 19.663 , Stream Code 37185

a

Receiving Waters: Monongahela River

a

Type of Effluent: Noncontact cooling water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Grab

Temperature (oF)

Jan 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 77.3 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Feb 1-29 XXX XXX XXX XXX 81.0 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Mar 1 - Aug 31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Sep 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 107.3 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 102.0 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Oct 16-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 96.0 XXX Continuous I-S
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Permit Permit No. PA0004472

40

Outfall 084, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Temperature (oF)

Nov 1-15 XXX XXX XXX XXX 92.9 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Nov 16-30 XXX XXX XXX XXX 77.9 XXX Continuous I-S

Temperature (oF)

Dec 1-31 XXX XXX XXX XXX 69.4 XXX Continuous I-S

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 1/week Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 084
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I. 

EE. For Outfall 085 , Latitude 40 18’ 22.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 56.00” , River Mile Index 0.198 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Stormwater from catch basins west of abandoned Battery 22 pusher pads and plant fire protection water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cadmium XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Lead XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
3800-PM-WSFR0011 Rev. 5/2012

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42

Outfall 085, Continued (from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 085
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PART A - EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS, MONITORING, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

I. FF. For Outfall 085 , Latitude 40 18’ 22.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 56.00” , River Mile Index 0.198 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Stormwater from catch basins west of abandoned Battery 22 pusher pads and plant fire protection water

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/month Grab

Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 2/month Grab

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cadmium XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.5 XXX 7.0 2/month Grab

Total Lead XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
3800-PM-WSFR0011 Rev. 5/2012

Permit Permit No. PA0004472

44

Outfall 085, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 085
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PART A - EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS, MONITORING, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

I. 

GG. For Outfall 085A* , Latitude 40 18’ 23.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 56.00” , River Mile Index 0.198 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Mendelssohn sewer treatment facility

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 2/discharge Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/discharge Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 75 2/discharge Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30 2/discharge Grab

Benzene XXX XXX XXX 0.001 XXX 0.0025 2/discharge Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX 0.3 XXX 0.75 2/discharge Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 085A

*Outfall 985 in eDMR
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I. 

HH. For Outfall 086 , Latitude 40 18’ 20.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 0.260 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Storm water from catch basins west of abandoned Battery 21 pusher pad and plant fire protection water.

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Free Available Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Lead XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
3800-PM-WSFR0011 Rev. 5/2012

Permit Permit No. PA0004472

47

Outfall 086, Continued (from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Phenolics XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 086
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I. II. For Outfall 086 , Latitude 40 18’ 20.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 0.260 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Storm water from catch basins west of abandoned Battery 21 pusher pad and plant fire protection water.

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/month Grab

Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 2/month Grab

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Free Available Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.5 XXX 7.0 2/month Grab

Total Lead XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0 2/month Grab
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49

Outfall 086, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Phenolics XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 086
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I. JJ. For Outfall 087 , Latitude 40 18’ 18.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 53.00” , River Mile Index 0.303 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Storm water from plant office area

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 087
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I. 

KK. For Outfall 088 , Latitude 40 18’ 18.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 53.00” , River Mile Index 0.308 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Storm water from catch basins west of coke Battery 20 pusher pad and plant fire protection systems

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Lead XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
3800-PM-WSFR0011 Rev. 5/2012

Permit Permit No. PA0004472

52

Outfall 088, Continued (from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Phenolics XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 088
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PART A - EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS, MONITORING, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

I. LL. For Outfall 088 , Latitude 40 18’ 18.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 53.00” , River Mile Index .038 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Storm water from catch basins west of coke Battery 20 pusher pad and plant fire protections system

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.5 XXX 7.0 2/month Grab

Total Lead XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0 2/month Grab

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
3800-PM-WSFR0011 Rev. 5/2012

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54

Outfall 088, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Phenolics XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 088
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I. 

MM. For Outfall 089 , Latitude 40 18’ 15.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 0.356 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Steam condensate and storm water from no.19 pusher pad

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
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Outfall 089, Continued (from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 089
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I. 

NN. For Outfall 089 , Latitude 40 18’ 15.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 54.00” , River Mile Index 0.356 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Steam condensate and storm water from no.19 pusher pad

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30 2/month Grab

Total Cyanide XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.5 XXX 7.0 2/month Grab

Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Total Zinc XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Phenol XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzo(a)Pyrene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab
3800-PM-WSFR0011 Rev. 5/2012

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Outfall 089, Continued (from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date)

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant.

Maximum

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 089
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I. 

OO. For Outfall 090 , Latitude 40 18’ 20.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 55.00” , River Mile Index 0.436 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Ground water from the Peters Creek Lagoon area

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through September 30, 2015.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 2/month Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 75 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30 2/month Grab

Hexavalent Chromium XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report 2/month Grab

Benzene XXX XXX XXX 0.001 XXX 0.0025 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX 0.3 XXX 0.75 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 090
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I. 

PP. For Outfall 090 , Latitude 40 18’ 20.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 55.00” , River Mile Index 0.436 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Ground water from the Peters Creek Lagoon area

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from October 1, 2015 through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 2/month Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 75 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30 2/month Grab

Hexavalent Chromium XXX XXX XXX 0.047 XXX 0.074 2/month Grab

Benzene XXX XXX XXX 0.001 XXX 0.0025 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX 0.3 XXX 0.75 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 090
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I. 

QQ. For Outfall 091 , Latitude 40 18’ 20.00” , Longitude 79 52’ 55.00” , River Mile Index 0.436 , Stream Code 39425

a

Receiving Waters: Peters Creek

a

Type of Effluent: Stormwater from the Peters Creek lagoon area

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. Based on the anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting documents and/or amendments, the 

following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 2/month Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 2/month Grab

Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 75 2/month Grab

Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 30 2/month Grab

Benzene XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 0.01 2/month Grab

Naphthalene XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 0.75 2/month Grab

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 091
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I. 

RR. For Outfall 183 , Latitude 40 18’ 38.00” , Longitude 79 53’ 40.00” , River Mile Index NA , Stream Code NA

a

Receiving Waters: NA

a

Type of Effluent: Treatment plant wastewaters

1. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.

2. In the event US Steel applies for and is granted a variance under the provisions of section 301g of the Clean Water Act, the following effluent limitations 

and monitoring requirements may apply (see also Additional Requirements and Footnotes).

Parameter

Effluent Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Mass Units (lbs/day) (1) Concentrations (mg/L) Minimum (2)

Measurement 

Frequency

Required 

Sample 

Type

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum Minimum

Average 

Monthly

Daily 

Maximum

Instant. 

Maximum

Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX 1/week Measured

pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 1/week Composite

Total Suspended Solids 4585 8921 XXX 29.71 72.81 XXX 1/week Composite

Oil and Grease 404.7 1174 XXX 7.76 14.34 XXX 1/week Composite

Ammonia-Nitrogen 543 1841 XXX 25 85 XXX 1/week Composite

Total Cyanide 90.50 129.0 XXX 4.41 6.30 XXX 1/week Composite

Benzo(a)Pyrene 0.273 0.466 XXX .01297 .02325 XXX 1/week Composite

Naphthalene 0.273 0.482 XXX .01307 0.02344 XXX 1/week Composite

Total Phenolics 1.07 2.13 XXX 0.05 0.1 XXX 1/week Composite

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s):

at Outfall 183
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PART A - EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS, MONITORING, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 

(Continued)

Additional Requirements

The permittee may not discharge: 

1. Floating solids, scum, sheen or substances that result in observed deposits in the receiving water. (25 Pa 

Code 92a.41(c))

2. Oil and grease in amounts that cause a film or sheen upon or discoloration of the waters of this 

Commonwealth or adjoining shoreline, or that exceed 15 mg/l as a daily average or 30 mg/l at any time (or 

lesser amounts if specified in this permit). (25 Pa. Code 92a.47(a)(7) and 95.2(2))

3. Substances in concentration or amounts sufficient to be inimical or harmful to the water uses to be protected 

or to human, animal, plant or aquatic life. (25 Pa Code 93.6(a))

4. Foam or substances that produce an observed change in the color, taste, odor or turbidity of the receiving 

water, unless those conditions are otherwise controlled through effluent limitations or other requirements in 

this permit. (25 Pa Code 92a.41(c))

5. Effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other standard and special conditions which relate to the 

discharge of pollutants authorized by this permit and which are contained in Water Quality Management 

Permit(s) 

a.No. 464I4 issued on December 16, 1964

b.No. 464I21 issued on June 24, 1965

c.No. 465I26 issued on February 23, 1966

d.No. 0277211 issued on September 30 1977

e.No. 0277212 issued on October 13, 1977

f. No. 0278205 issued on May 18, 1978

Footnotes

(1) When sampling to determine compliance with mass effluent limitations, the discharge flow at the time of sampling 

must be measured and recorded.

(2) This is the minimum number of sampling events required. Permittees are encouraged, and it may be 

advantageous in demonstrating compliance, to perform more than the minimum number of sampling events.
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II. DEFINITIONS

At Outfall (XXX) means a sampling location in outfall line XXX below the last point at which wastes are added 

to outfall line (XXX), or where otherwise specified.

Average refers to the use of an arithmetic mean, unless otherwise specified in this permit. (40 CFR 

122.41(l)(4)(iii))

Best Management Practices (BMPs) means schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance 

procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution to surface waters of the 

Commonwealth. BMPs also include treatment requirements, operating procedures and practices to control 

plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or drainage from raw material storage. (25 Pa. 

Code 92a.2)

Bypass means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility. (40 CFR 

122.41(m)(1)(i))

Calendar Week is defined as the seven consecutive days from Sunday through Saturday, unless the permittee 

has been given permission by DEP to provide weekly data as Monday through Friday based on showing 

excellent performance of the facility and a history of compliance. In cases when the week falls in two separate 

months, the month with the most days in that week shall be the month for reporting.

Clean Water Act means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. (33 U.S.C.A. §§1251 to 1387).

Chemical Additive means the chemicals that are used to control corrosion, algae, slime, fouling, oxygen or 

other blow down discharges in systems within a facility that might be present in its wastewater discharge. 

Other chemicals that would be included in this category include by are not limited to polymers, water softeners, 

flocculants, coagulants, emulsion breakers, dispersants, other oxygen scavenger or possible known 

carcinogens.

Composite Sample (for all except GC/MS volatile organic analysis) means a combination of individual samples 

(at least eight for a 24-hour period or four for an 8-hour period) of at least 100 milliliters (mL) each obtained at 

spaced time intervals during the compositing period. The composite must be flow-proportional; either the 

volume of each individual sample is proportional to discharge flow rates, or the sampling interval is proportional 

to the flow rates over the time period used to produce the composite. (EPA Form 2C)

Composite Sample (for GC/MS volatile organic analysis) consists of at least four aliquots or grab samples 

collected during the sampling event (not necessarily flow proportioned). The samples must be combined in the 

laboratory immediately before analysis and then one analysis is performed. (EPA Form 2C)

Daily Average Temperature means the average of all temperature measurements made, or the mean value 

plot of the record of a continuous automated temperature recording instrument, either during a calendar day or 

during the operating day if flows are of a shorter duration.

Daily Discharge means the discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that 

reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants with limitations expressed in 

units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. 

For pollutants with limitations expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as 

the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2 and 40 CFR 122.2)

Daily Maximum Discharge Limitation means the highest allowable "daily discharge."

Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) means the DEP or EPA supplied form(s) for the reporting of selfmonitoring results by the permittee. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2 and 40 CFR 122.2)

Estimated Flow means any method of liquid volume measurement based on a technical evaluation of the 

sources contributing to the discharge including, but not limited to, pump capabilities, water meters and batch 

discharge volumes.
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Geometric Mean means the average of a set of n sample results given by the nth root of their product.

Grab Sample means an individual sample of at least 100 mL collected at a randomly selected time over a 

period not to exceed 15 minutes. (EPA Form 2C)

Hazardous Substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of 

the Clean Water Act. (40 CFR 122.2)

Hauled-In Wastes means any waste that is introduced into a treatment facility through any method other than a 

direct connection to the sewage collection system. The term includes wastes transported to and disposed of 

within the treatment facility or other entry points within the collection system.

Immersion Stabilization (i-s) means a calibrated device is immersed in the wastewater until the reading is 

stabilized.

Instantaneous Maximum Effluent Limitation means the highest allowable discharge of a concentration or mass 

of a substance at any one time as measured by a grab sample. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2)

Measured Flow means any method of liquid volume measurement, the accuracy of which has been previously 

demonstrated in engineering practice, or for which a relationship to absolute volume has been obtained.

Monthly Average Discharge Limitation means the highest allowable average of "daily discharges" over a 

calendar month, calculated as the sum of all "daily discharges" measured during a calendar month divided by 

the number of "daily discharges" measured during that month. (25 Pa. Code 92a.2)

Non-contact Cooling Water means water used to reduce temperature which does not come in direct contact 

with any raw material, intermediate product, waste product (other than heat), or finished product.

Severe Property Damage means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities 

that causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources that can 

reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean 

economic loss caused by delays in production. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(1)(ii))

Stormwater means the runoff from precipitation, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. (25 Pa. 

Code 92a.2)

Stormwater Associated With Industrial Activity means the discharge from any conveyance that is used for 

collecting and conveying stormwater and that is directly related to manufacturing, processing, or raw materials 

storage areas at an industrial plant, and as defined at 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14) (i) - (ix) & (xi) and 25 Pa. Code 

92a.2.

Total Dissolved Solids means the total dissolved (filterable) solids as determined by use of the method 

specified in 40 CFR Part 136.

Toxic Pollutant means those pollutants, or combinations of pollutants, including disease-causing agents, which 

after discharge and upon exposure, ingestion, inhalation or assimilation into any organism, either directly from 

the environment or indirectly by ingestion through food chains may, on the basis of information available to 

DEP cause death, disease, behavioral abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfunctions, 

including malfunctions in reproduction, or physical deformations in these organisms or their offspring. (25 Pa. 

Code 92a.2)
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III. SELF-MONITORING, REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING

A. Representative Sampling

1. Samples and measurements taken for the purpose of monitoring shall be representative of the 

monitored activity (40 CFR 122.41(j)(1)). Representative sampling includes the collection of samples 

during periods of adverse weather, changes in treatment plant performance and changes in treatment 

plant loading. If possible, effluent samples must be collected where the effluent is well mixed near the 

center of the discharge conveyance and at the approximate mid-depth point, where the turbulence is at 

a maximum and the settlement of solids is minimized.

a. When collecting samples that are to be analyzed for any of the priority pollutants, the permittee shall 

collect the sample type required by Part A of this permit, and the permittee shall use the methods 

and techniques in the attached instructions. “Department of Environmental Protection, Water 

Management Program – Sampling and Analytical Testing Instructions”. For each priority pollutant, 

the permittee shall use a method that will quantifiably measure the priority pollutant at or below the 

effluent limitation in Part A of this permit.

 

2. Records Retention (40 CFR 122.41(j)(2))

Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sludge 

use and disposal activities which shall be retained for a period of at least 5 years, all records of 

monitoring activities and results (including all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring 

instrumentation and calibration and maintenance records), copies of all reports required by this permit, 

and records of all data used to complete the application for this permit shall be retained by the 

permittee for 3 years from the date of the sample measurement, report or application, unless a longer 

retention period is required by the permit. The 3-year period shall be extended as requested by DEP 

or the EPA Regional Administrator. 

3. Recording of Results (40 CFR 122.41(j)(3))

For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee 

shall record the following information:

a. The exact place, date and time of sampling or measurements.

b. The person(s) who performed the sampling or measurements.

c. The date(s) the analyses were performed.

d. The person(s) who performed the analyses.

e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and the associated detection level.

f. The results of such analyses.

4. Test Procedures (40 CFR 122.41(j)(4))

Facilities that test or analyze environmental samples used to demonstrate compliance with this permit 

shall be in compliance with laboratory accreditation requirements of Act 90 of 2002 (27 Pa. C.S. 

§§4101-4113) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 252, relating to environmental laboratory accreditation. 

Unless otherwise specified in this permit, the test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall be 

those approved under 40 CFR Part 136 (or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 

CFR Part 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR Part 503 or Subpart J of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 

271), or alternate test procedures approved pursuant to those parts, unless other test procedures have 

been specified in this permit.

5. Quality/Assurance/Control

In an effort to assure accurate self-monitoring analyses results:

a. The permittee, or its designated laboratory, shall participate in the periodic scheduled quality 

assurance inspections conducted by DEP and EPA. (40 CFR 122.41(e), 122.41(i)(3))
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b. The permittee, or its designated laboratory, shall develop and implement a program to assure the 

quality and accurateness of the analyses performed to satisfy the requirements of this permit, in 

accordance with 40 CFR Part 136. (40 CFR 122.41(j)(4))

B. Reporting of Monitoring Results

1. The permittee shall effectively monitor the operation and efficiency of all wastewater treatment and 

control facilities, and the quantity and quality of the discharge(s) as specified in this permit. (40 CFR 

122.41(e),122.44(i)(1))

2. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) must be completed in accordance with DEP’s published DMR 

Instructions (3800-BPNPSM-0463). DMRs are based on calendar reporting periods. DMR(s) must be 

received by the agency(ies) specified in paragraph 3 below in accordance with the following schedule:

- Monthly DMRs must be received within 28 days following the end of each calendar month.

- Quarterly DMRs must be received within 28 days following the end of each calendar quarter, i.e., 

January 28, April 28, July 28, and October 28.

- Semiannual DMRs must be received within 28 days following the end of each calendar semiannual 

period, i.e., January 28 and July 28.

- Annual DMRs must be received by January 28, unless Part C of this permit requires otherwise. 

3. The permittee shall complete all Supplemental Reporting forms (Supplemental DMRs) provided by 

DEP in this permit (or an approved equivalent), and submit the signed, completed forms as an 

attachment to the DMR(s). If the permittee elects to use DEP’s electronic DMR (eDMR) system, one 

electronic submission may be made for DMRs and Supplemental DMRs. If paper forms are used, the 

completed forms shall be mailed to:

a

Department of Environmental Protection

Clean Water Program

400 Waterfront Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

NPDES Enforcement Branch (3WP42)

Office of Permits & Enforcement

Water Protection Division

U.S. EPA - Region III

1650 Arch Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029

Allegheny County Health Department

Frank B. Clack Health Center

Water Pollution Control Program

Building #5

40th Street & Penn Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1347

4. If the permittee elects to begin using DEP's eDMR system to submit DMRs required by the permit, the 

permittee shall, to assure continuity of business operations, continue using the eDMR system to submit 

all DMRs and Supplemental Reports required by the permit, unless the following steps are completed 

to discontinue use of eDMR:

a. The permittee shall submit written notification to the regional office that issued the permit that it 

intends to discontinue use of eDMR. The notification shall be signed by a principal executive 

officer or authorized agent of the permittee.
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b. The permittee shall continue using eDMR until the permittee receives written notification from 

DEP's Central Office that the facility has been removed from the eDMR system, and electronic 

report submissions are no longer expected.

5. The completed DMR Form shall be signed and certified by either of the following applicable persons, 

as defined in 25 Pa. Code 92a.22:

- For a corporation - by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president, or an 

authorized representative, if the representative is responsible for the overall operation of the facility 

from which the discharge described in the NPDES form originates.

- For a partnership or sole proprietorship - by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively.

- For a municipality, state, federal or other public agency - by a principal executive officer or ranking 

elected official.

If signed by a person other than the above, written notification of delegation of DMR signatory authority 

must be submitted to DEP in advance of or along with the relevant DMR form. (40 CFR 122.22(b))

6. If the permittee monitors any pollutant at monitoring points as designated by this permit, using 

analytical methods described in Part A III.A.4. herein, more frequently than the permit requires, the 

results of this monitoring shall be incorporated, as appropriate, into the calculations used to report selfmonitoring data on the DMR. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(4)(ii)) 

C. Reporting Requirements

1. Planned Changes to Physical Facilities – The permittee shall give notice to DEP as soon as possible 

but no later than 30 days prior to planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. A 

permit under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 91 may be required for these situations prior to implementing the 

planned changes. A permit application, or other written submission to DEP, can be used to satisfy the 

notification requirements of this section. 

Notice is required when:

a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining 

whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR §122.29(b). (40 CFR 122.41(l)(1)(i))

b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of 

pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are not subject to effluent 

limitations in this permit. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(1)(ii))

c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal 

practices, and such alteration, addition, or change may justify the application of permit conditions 

that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or 

disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an 

approved land application plan. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(1)(iii))

d. The planned change may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(2))

e. The facility is proposing an expansion or modifications to its treatment processes.

2. Planned Changes to Waste Stream – Under the authority of 25 Pa. Code 92a.24(a), the permittee shall 

provide notice to DEP as soon as possible but no later than 45 days prior to any changes in the 

volume or pollutant concentration of its influent waste stream as a result of indirect discharges or 

hauled-in wastes, as specified in paragraphs 2.a. and 2.b., below. Notice shall be provided on the 

“Planned Changes to Waste Stream” Supplemental Report (3800-FM-BPNPSM0482), available on 

DEP’s web site. The permittee shall provide information on the quality and quantity of waste 

introduced into the facility, and any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of 

effluent to be discharged from the facility. The Report shall be sent via Certified Mail or other means to 
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confirm DEP’s receipt of the notification. DEP will determine if the submission of a new application 

and receipt of a new or amended permit is required. 

a. Introduction of New Pollutants (25 Pa. Code 92a.24(a))

New pollutants are defined as parameters that meet one or more of the following criteria:

(i) Were not detected in the facilities’ influent waste stream as reported in the permit application, 

or were otherwise not analyzed in the influent and reported to DEP prior to permit issuance;

(ii) Have not been previously approved to be included in the permittee’s influent waste stream by 

DEP in writing.

The permittee shall provide notification of the introduction of new pollutants in accordance with 

paragraph 2 above. The permittee may not authorize the introduction of new pollutants until the 

permittee receives DEP’s written approval.

b. Increased Loading of Approved Pollutants (25 Pa. Code 92a.24(a))

Approved pollutants are defined as parameters that meet one or more of the following criteria:

(i) Were detected in the facilities’ influent waste stream as reported in the permittee’s permit 

application or were otherwise analyzed and reported to DEP prior to permit issuance;

(ii) Have an effluent limitation or monitoring requirement in this permit;

(iii) Have been previously approved for the permittee’s influent waste stream by DEP in writing.

The permittee shall provide notification of the introduction of increased influent loading (lbs/day) of 

approved pollutants in accordance with paragraph 2 above when (1) the cumulative increase in 

influent loading (lbs/day) exceeds 10% of the maximum loading reported in the permit application, 

or a loading previously approved by DEP, or (2) may cause an exceedance in the effluent of 

Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) or limitations in Part A of this permit, or (3) may cause 

interference or pass through at the facility, or (4) may cause exceedances of the applicable water 

quality standards in the receiving stream. Unless specified otherwise in this permit, if DEP does 

not respond to the notification within 30 days of its receipt, the permittee may proceed with the 

increase in loading. The acceptance of increased loading of approved pollutants may not result in 

an exceedance of ELGs or effluent limitations and may not cause exceedances of the applicable 

water quality standards in the receiving stream. 

3. Reporting Requirements for Hauled-In Wastes

a. Receipt of Residual Waste

(i) The permittee shall document the receipt of all hauled-in residual wastes (including but not 

limited to wastewater from oil and gas wells, food processing waste, and landfill leachate) 

received for processing at the treatment facility. The permittee shall report hauled-in residual 

wastes on a monthly basis to DEP on the “Hauled In Residual Wastes” Supplemental Report 

(3800-FM-BPNPSM0450) as an attachment to the DMR. If no residual wastes were received 

during a month, submission of the Supplemental Report is not required. 

The following information is required by the Supplemental Report. The information used to 

develop the Report shall be retained by the permittee for five years from the date of receipt 

and must be made available to DEP or EPA upon request.

(1) The dates that residual wastes were received.

(2) The volume (gallons) of wastes received.
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(3) The license plate number of the vehicle transporting the waste to the treatment facility.

(4) The permit number(s) of the well(s) where residual wastes were generated, if applicable.

(5) The name and address of the generator of the residual wastes.

(6) The type of wastewater.

(7) Documentation of whether or not a chemical analysis of the residual wastes were reported 

on a Residual Waste Form 26R, or a separate waste characterization using the 

parameters from Form 26R.

The transporter of residual waste must maintain these and other records as part of the daily 

operational record (25 Pa. Code 299.219). If the transporter is unable to provide this 

information, the residual wastes shall not be accepted by the permittee until such time as the 

transporter is able to provide the required information.

(ii) The following conditions apply to the characterization of residual wastes received by the 

permitted treatment facility:

(1) The permitted facility must receive and maintain on file a characterization of the residual 

wastes it receives from the generator, as required by 25 Pa. Code 287.54. The 

characterization shall conform to the Bureau of Waste Management’s Form 26R except as 

noted in paragraph (2), below. Each load of residual waste received must be 

characterized accordingly.

(2) For wastewater generated from hydraulic fracturing operations (“frac wastewater”) within 

the first 30 production days of a well site, the characterization may be a general frac 

wastewater characterization approved by DEP. Thereafter, the characterization must be 

waste-specific and reported on the Form 26R.

b. Receipt of Municipal Waste

(i) The permittee shall document the receipt of all hauled-in municipal wastes (including but not 

limited to septage and liquid sewage sludge) received for processing at the treatment facility. 

The permittee shall report hauled-in municipal wastes on a monthly basis to DEP on the 

“Hauled In Municipal Wastes” Supplemental Report (3800-FM-BPNPSM0437) as an 

attachment to the DMR. If no municipal wastes were received during a month, submission of 

the Supplemental Report is not required. 

The following information is required by the Supplemental Report:

(1) The dates that municipal wastes were received.

(2) The volume (gallons) of wastes received.

(3) The BOD5 concentration (mg/l) and load (lbs) for the wastes received.

(4) The location(s) where wastes were disposed of within the treatment facility.

(ii) Sampling and analysis of hauled-in municipal wastes must be completed to characterize the 

organic strength of the wastes, unless composite sampling of influent wastewater is performed 

at a location downstream of the point of entry for the wastes.

4. Unanticipated Noncompliance or Potential Pollution Reporting
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a. Immediate Reporting - The permittee shall immediately report any incident causing or threatening 

pollution in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Sections 91.33 and 92a.41(b). 

(i) If, because of an accident, other activity or incident a toxic substance or another substance 

which would endanger users downstream from the discharge, or would otherwise result in 

pollution or create a danger of pollution or would damage property, the permittee shall 

immediately notify DEP by telephone of the location and nature of the danger. Oral notification 

to the Department is required as soon as possible, but no later than 4 hours after the permittee 

becomes aware of the incident causing or threatening pollution.

(ii) If reasonably possible to do so, the permittee shall immediately notify downstream users of the 

waters of the Commonwealth to which the substance was discharged. Such notice shall 

include the location and nature of the danger.

(iii) The permittee shall immediately take or cause to be taken steps necessary to prevent injury to 

property and downstream users of the waters from pollution or a danger of pollution and, in 

addition, within 15 days from the incident, shall remove the residual substances contained 

thereon or therein from the ground and from the affected waters of this Commonwealth to the 

extent required by applicable law. 

b. The permittee shall report any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment in 

accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 122.41(l)(6). These requirements include the 

following obligations: 

(i) 24 Hour Reporting - The permittee shall orally report any noncompliance with this permit which 

may endanger health or the environment within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes 

aware of the circumstances. The following shall be included as information which must be 

reported within 24 hours under this paragraph:

(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit;

(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit; and

(3) Violation of the maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed in the 

permit as being subject to the 24-hour reporting requirement. (40 CFR 122.44(g))

(ii) Written Report - A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the 

permittee becomes aware of any noncompliance which may endanger health or the 

environment. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance and its 

cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the 

noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and 

steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.

(iii) Waiver of Written Report - DEP may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis if the 

associated oral report has been received within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes 

aware of the circumstances which may endanger health or the environment. Unless such a 

waiver is expressly granted by DEP, the permittee shall submit a written report in accordance 

with this paragraph. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(6)(iii))

5. Other Noncompliance

The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under paragraph C.4 of this 

section or specific requirements of compliance schedules, at the time DMRs are submitted, on the 

Non-Compliance Reporting Form (3800-FM-BPNPSM0440). The reports shall contain the information 

listed in paragraph C.4.b.(ii) of this section. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(7))
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D. Specific Toxic Pollutant Notification Levels (for Manufacturing, Commercial, Mining, and Silvicultural Direct 

Dischargers) - The permittee shall notify DEP as soon as it knows or has reason to believe the following: 

(40 CFR 122.42(a))

1. That any activity has occurred, or will occur, which would result in the discharge of any toxic pollutant 

which is not limited in this permit, if that discharge on a routine or frequent basis will exceed the 

highest of the following "notification levels": (40 CFR 122.42(a)(1))

a. One hundred micrograms per liter.

b. Two hundred micrograms per liter for acrolein and acrylonitrile.

c. Five hundred micrograms per liter for 2,4-dinitrophenol and 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol.

d. One milligram per liter for antimony.

e. Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in this permit application.

f. Any other notification level established by DEP.

2. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a nonroutine or 

infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in this permit, if that discharge will exceed the 

highest of the following "notification levels": (40 CFR 122.42(a)(2))

a. Five hundred micrograms per liter.

b. One milligram per liter for antimony.

c. Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.

d. Any other notification level established by DEP.
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PART B

I. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Compliance Schedules (25 Pa. Code 92a.51 and 40 CFR 122.47(a))

1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit within the time 

frames specified in this permit.

2. The permittee shall submit reports of compliance or noncompliance, or progress reports as applicable, 

for any interim and final requirements contained in this permit. Such reports shall be submitted no later 

than 14 days following the applicable schedule date or compliance deadline. (40 CFR 122.47(a)(4))

B. Permit Modification, Termination, or Revocation and Reissuance

1. This permit may be modified, terminated, or revoked and reissued during its term in accordance with 

25 Pa. Code 92a.72 and 40 CFR 122.41(f).

2. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or 

termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance, does not stay any 

permit condition. (40 CFR 122.41(f))

3. In the absence of DEP action to modify or revoke and reissue this permit, the permittee shall comply 

with effluent standards or prohibitions established under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for 

toxic pollutants within the time specified in the regulations that establish those standards or 

prohibitions. (40 CFR 122.41(a)(1))

C. Duty to Provide Information

1. The permittee shall furnish to DEP, within a reasonable time, any information which DEP may request 

to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit, or 

to determine compliance with this permit. (40 CFR 122.41(h))

2. The permittee shall furnish to DEP, upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. 

(40 CFR 122.41(h))

3. Other Information - Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a 

permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to DEP, it 

shall promptly submit the correct and complete facts or information. (40 CFR 122.41(l)(8))

D. Proper Operation and Maintenance

The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and 

control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance 

with the terms and conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance includes, but is not limited 

to, adequate laboratory controls including appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision also 

includes the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems that are installed by the permittee, 

only when necessary to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. (40 CFR 

122.41(e))

E. Duty to Mitigate

The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge, sludge use or disposal 

in violation of this permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the 

environment. (40 CFR 122.41(d))
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F. Bypassing

1. Bypassing Not Exceeding Permit Limitations - The permittee may allow a bypass to occur which does 

not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure 

efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions in paragraphs two, three and four 

of this section. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(2))

2. Other Bypassing - In all other situations, bypassing is prohibited and DEP may take enforcement 

action against the permittee for bypass unless:

a. A bypass is unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or "severe property damage." (40 

CFR 122.41(m)(4)(i)(A))

b. There are no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, 

retention of untreated wastes, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This 

condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise 

of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of 

equipment downtime or preventive maintenance. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(4)(i)(B)) 

c. The permittee submitted the necessary notice required in F.4.a. and b. below. (40 CFR 122.41(m) 

(4)(i)(C))

3. DEP may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if DEP determines that 

it will meet the conditions listed in F.2. above. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(4)(ii))

4. Notice

a. Anticipated Bypass – If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit 

prior notice, if possible, at least 10 days before the bypass. (40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)(i))

b. Unanticipated Bypass 

(i) The permittee shall submit immediate notice of an unanticipated bypass causing or threatening 

pollution. The notice shall be in accordance with Part A III.C.4.a.

(ii) The permittee shall submit oral notice of any other unanticipated bypass within 24 hours, 

regardless of whether the bypass may endanger health or the environment or whether the 

bypass exceeds effluent limitations. The notice shall be in accordance with Part A III.C.4.b.

II. PENALTIES AND LIABILITY 

A. Violations of Permit Conditions

Any person violating Sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Clean Water Act or any permit 

condition or limitation implementing such sections in a permit issued under Section 402 of the Act is 

subject to civil, administrative and/or criminal penalties as set forth in 40 CFR §122.4l(a)(2).

Any person or municipality, who violates any provision of this permit; any rule, regulation or order of DEP; 

or any condition or limitation of any permit issued pursuant to the Clean Streams Law, is subject to criminal 

and/or civil penalties as set forth in Sections 602, 603 and 605 of the Clean Streams Law.

B. Falsifying Information

Any person who does any of the following:

- Falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to 

be maintained under this permit, or
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- Knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document 

submitted or required to be maintained under this permit (including monitoring reports or reports of 

compliance or noncompliance)

Shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S.A § 4904 and 

40 CFR §122.41(j)(5) and (k)(2).

C. Liability

Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for 

noncompliance pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act or Sections 602, 603 or 605 of the Clean 

Streams Law.

Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or to relieve the 

permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to 

under the Clean Water Act and the Clean Streams Law.

D. Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense

It shall not be a defense for the permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to 

halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit. (40 

CFR 122.41(c))

III. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Right of Entry

Pursuant to Sections 5(b) and 305 of Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, and Title 25 Pa. Code Chapter 

92 and 40 CFR §122.41(i), the permittee shall allow authorized representatives of DEP and EPA, upon the 

presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law:

1. To enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or 

where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; (40 CFR 122.41(i)(1))

2. To have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions 

of this permit; (40 CFR 122.41(i)(2))

3. To inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), 

practices or operations regulated or required under this permit; and (40 CFR 122.41(i)(3))

4. To sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as 

otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act or the Clean Streams Law, any substances or 

parameters at any location. (40 CFR 122.41(i)(4))

B. Transfer of Permits

1. Transfers by modification. Except as provided in paragraph 2 of this section, a permit may be 

transferred by the permittee to a new owner or operator only if this permit has been modified or 

revoked and reissued, or a minor modification made to identify the new permittee and incorporate such 

other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. (40 CFR 122.61(a))

2. Automatic transfers. As an alternative to transfers under paragraph 1 of this section, any NPDES 

permit may be automatically transferred to a new permittee if:

a. The current permittee notifies DEP at least 30 days in advance of the proposed transfer date in 

paragraph 2.b. of this section; (40 CFR 122.61(b)(1))
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b. The notice includes the appropriate DEP transfer form signed by the existing and new permittees 

containing a specific date for transfer of permit responsibility, coverage and liability between them; 

(40 CFR 122.61(b)(2))

c. DEP does not notify the existing permittee and the proposed new permittee of its intent to modify 

or revoke and reissue this permit, the transfer is effective on the date specified in the agreement 

mentioned in paragraph 2.b. of this section; and (40 CFR 122.61(b)(3))

d. The new permittee is in compliance with existing DEP issued permits, regulations, orders and 

schedules of compliance, or has demonstrated that any noncompliance with the existing permits 

has been resolved by an appropriate compliance action or by the terms and conditions of the 

permit (including compliance schedules set forth in the permit), consistent with 25 Pa. Code 

92a.51 (relating to schedules of compliance) and other appropriate DEP regulations. (25 Pa. Code 

92a.71)

3. In the event DEP does not approve transfer of this permit, the new owner or controller must submit a 

new permit application. 

C. Property Rights 

The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights of any sort, or any exclusive privilege. (40 

CFR 122.41(g))

D. Duty to Reapply

If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this 

permit, the permittee must apply for a new permit. (40 CFR 122.41(b))

E. Other Laws

The issuance of this permit does not authorize any injury to persons or property or invasion of other private 

rights, or any infringement of state or local law or regulations.

IV. ANNUAL FEES

Permittees shall pay an annual fee in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.62. Annual fee amounts are 

specified in the following schedule and are due on each anniversary of the effective date of the most recent 

new or reissued permit. All flows identified in the schedule are annual average design flows. (25 Pa. Code 92a. 

62)

Minor IW Facility without ELG (Effluent Limitation Guideline) $500 

Minor IW Facility with ELG $1,500 

Major IW Facility < 250 MGD (million gallons per day) $5,000 

Major IW Facility ≥ 250 MGD $25,000

IW Stormwater Individual Permit $1,000

CAAP (Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production Facility) $0

As of the effective date of this permit, the facility covered by the permit is classified in the following fee 

category: Major IW Facility <250 MGD.

Invoices for annual fees will be mailed to permittees approximately three months prior to the due date. In the 

event that an invoice is not received, the permittee is nonetheless responsible for payment. Throughout a five 

year permit term, permittees will pay four annual fees followed by a permit renewal application fee in the last 

year of permit coverage. Permittees may contact the DEP at 717-787-6744 with questions related to annual 

fees.
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Payment for annual fees shall be remitted to DEP at the address below by the anniversary date. Checks 

should be made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PA Department of Environmental Protection

Bureau of Point and Non-Point Source Management

Re: Chapter 92a Annual Fee

P.O. Box 8466

Harrisburg, PA 17105-8466
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PART C

I. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A. In accordance with Part A of this permit, the permittee shall submit a copy of the Discharge Monitoring 

Reports to each of the following:

Department of Environmental Protection (two copies)

Clean Water Program

400 Waterfront Drive 

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

U.S. EPA - Region III

NPDES Enforcement Branch (3WP42)

Office of Permits and Enforcement

Water Protection Division

1650 Arch Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029

B. Temperature Discharges

Based on the discharge and stream data currently available to the Department, it appears that WQBELs 

for temperature are necessary to protect the designated uses listed in the Department's Rules and 

Regulations for this receiving stream. The proposed temperature water quality based effluent limitations 

are included in Part A of the permit.

Additional, site specific data collection is necessary in order to confirm the need for the proposed thermal 

water quality based effluent limitations. Within 90 days of the effective date of this permit, the permittee 

shall submit a written plan to collect the necessary data (“Thermal Work Plan”) to the Department for 

review and approval. The plan, at a minimum, shall include provisions to conduct a mixing zone analysis 

study (including stratification) and to review and compile any upstream temperature data to be used in the 

evaluation of thermal WQBELs. The proposed Thermal Work Plan shall include a schedule to allow for 

collection and compilation of all site specific data. The permittee shall implement the Thermal Work Plan 

as approved by the Department.

Within one year of the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall submit a progress report to the 

Department, compiling and analyzing the data and other information that were generated by 

implementation of the Thermal Work Plan

Within two years of the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall submit a written report to the 

Department, compiling and analyzing the data and other information that were generated by 

implementation of the Thermal Work Plan. At the time that the written report is submitted to the 

Department, the permittee shall either: (1) submit an application for a Water Quality Management Part II 

Permit for construction and operation of treatment technology that will result in compliance with the thermal 

WQBELs; or (2) request an opportunity to demonstrate that alternative, site-specific thermal WQBELs 

would be appropriate.

If the permittee requests an opportunity to demonstrate alternative, site-specific thermal WQBELS, it shall 

propose procedures for carrying out such demonstrations, which must be in accordance with the 

requirements of Section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act and the Department's Rules and Regulations. The 

permittee shall implement the procedures only upon receipt of the Department’s written approval thereof 

and in compliance with the Department’s approval.

If the permittee chooses this option, the requests for alternative thermal WQBELs and the associated 

submissions pursuant to Section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act must be submitted to the Department 

within three years of the effective date of this permit. The written request for alternative thermal WQBELs 
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shall be accompanied by a written request for a modification to the compliance schedule associated with 

the final water quality based thermal effluent limitations.

C. Sludges and other solids shall be handled and disposed of in compliance with the Solid Waste 

Management Act of 1980 (Act 97) and with 25 Pa. Code, Chapters 261, 262, 263, and 264 (related to 

permits and requirements for landfilling and storage of hazardous sludge) and applicable federal 

regulations, the Federal Clean Water Act, RCRA and their amendments.

D. Sludges and other solids shall be handled and disposed of in compliance with the Solid Waste 

Management Act of 1980 (Act 97) and with 25 Pa. Code, Chapters 287, 291, and 299 (relating to residual 

waste generators) and 288 and 289 (relating to residual waste landfills and impoundments) and the 

Federal Clean Water Act and its amendments.

E. All discharges of floating materials, oil, grease, scum and substances which produce tastes, color, odors, 

turbidity or settle to form deposits shall be controlled at levels which will not be inimical or harmful to the 

water uses to be protected or to human, animal, plant or aquatic life.

F. When sampling to determine compliance with mass effluent limitations in Part A of this permit, the 

discharge flow at the time of sampling must be measured, recorded and reported on the Discharge 

Monitoring Report Form.

G. Instantaneous maximum limitations are imposed to allow for a grab sample to be collected by the 

appropriate regulatory agency to determine compliance. The permittee is not required to monitor for the 

instantaneous maximum limitation. However if grab samples are collected by the permittee, the results 

must be reported.

H. There shall be no net addition of pollutants to non-contact cooling water over intake values except for heat 

and water conditioning additives for which complete information was submitted in the application or is 

required to be submitted as a condition of this permit.

I. The discharge may not change the temperature of the receiving stream by more than 2 F in any one hour 

period.

J. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Minimization

The permittee will ensure that applied chlorine dosages, used for disinfection or other purposes, are 

optimized to the degree necessary such that the total residual chlorine in the discharge does not cause an 

adverse stream impact. In doing so, the permittee shall consider relevant factors affecting chlorine 

dosage, such as wastewater characteristics, mixing and contact times, desired result of chlorination, and 

expected impact on the receiving water body.

To reduce or eliminate the amount of chlorine discharged into water bodies, the permittee must: (1) 

improve/adjust process controls and (2) improve operation/maintenance practices.

If the Department determines or receives documented evidence levels of TRC in the permittee's effluent 

are causing adverse impacts in the receiving water, the permittee shall institute necessary additional steps 

to reduce or eliminate such impact.

II. TOXICS REDUCTION EVALUATION (TRE)

A. Water Quality-Based Effluent Limitations (WQBELs)

1. Based on the discharge and stream data currently available to the Department, the WQBELs for

hexavalent chromium on Page 59 are necessary to protect the receiving stream uses designated in 

the Department's Rules and Regulations.
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2. Within 60 days of the permit effective date (PED), the permittee must submit notification to the 

Department verifying one of the following options has been selected.

a. The permittee accepts the Department's data, assumptions and water quality modeling which was 

the basis for the WQBELs and will not proceed with optional site-specific data collection activities 

described in Section C of this condition. The WQBELs will be considered final and enforceable 

three years after the PED and should be used as the basis for conducting Phase II of the TRE.

b. During the period following permit issuance, and prior to the WQBELs becoming final, the 

permittee agrees to conduct site-specific discharge and/or stream data collection and provide the 

Department with data to verify or refine the WQBELs in accordance with the schedule in Section

B.2, herein. If warranted, modified WQBELs will be established through a permit amendment. 

Any such permit amendment shall be considered a formal permitting action of the Department 

subject to applicable permit modification procedures.

If the permittee fails to select one of these options within 60 days of permit effective date, option A.2.a. 

is selected by default. If the permittee selects option A.2.b. and conducts TRE actions within the 

schedule in Section B.2 of this condition of the permit, herein, the Department will issue a written 

decision by letter or permit amendment. The permittee will have 30 days from the date of receipt of 

such written Department letter or decision to file an appeal of the final WQBELs.

3. In either case, the Permittee must conduct a TRE as outlined below. Phase I of the TRE has both 

required and optional components. 

B. TRE Submission Requirements

1. The TRE shall be developed to:

a. confirm and quantify the presence of the pollutants in the discharge with WQBELs.

b. verify or refine the modeling data and/or assumptions used to develop the WQBELs.

c. identify sources of the pollutants with final WQBELs.

d. recommend management practices, wastewater treatment technologies, or other control 

techniques to reduce or eliminate these pollutants.

2. A copy of the Department's "Guidelines for Conducting a Toxics Reduction Evaluation" is enclosed for 

your use. The TRE and associated reports shall be completed and submitted in accordance with the 

following schedule:

Action Date

a. submit notification specified within 60 days of PED 

in A.2 above 

b. submit work plan for within 90 days of PED

conducting Phase I

c. start Phase I within 120 days of PED 

d. submit complete Phase I within 18 months of PED 

report (3 copies) 

e. start Phase II within 30 days of notice from the Department

to proceed with Phase II 

f. submit complete Phase II report within 180 days of notice 

to proceed with Phase II

g. progress reports every three months 
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starting 120 days after PED

C. Phase I TRE Requirements

1. The permittee is required to submit Phase I of the TRE consisting of the following components:

a. influent and effluent quality review

b. source inventory and evaluation

c. source reduction evaluation 

d. implementation of pollution prevention, sound housekeeping practices, and other management 

practices.

2. The permittee has the option of providing all or some of the following site-specific data as part of 

Phase I for use in verifying and refining the WQBELs:

- discharge hardness

- discharge pollutant concentration and variability

- design discharge flow 

- discharge mixing characteristics

- pollutant fate characteristics

- stream width, depth and slope

- stream velocity

- ambient stream data for pollutants, pH, temperature

- instream hardness

- water intake quality and quantity

- treatment plant influent pollutant concentrations

- chemical translators

- Water Effects Ratio (WER)

The permittee should contact the Department for guidance in determining which of the above data will 

have a significant impact on the WQBELs and also for protocols on collecting and submitting the data. 

The Department will determine the adequacy of any site-specific data submitted and advise the 

permittee accordingly. If initial review of the submitted data suggests that additional data collection is 

necessary, the Department will so advise the permittee. The Department will notify the permittee what 

effect, if any, the data have on the WQBELs using the procedure outlined in A.2 above.

3. Site-Specific Criteria

The permittee may request an opportunity to demonstrate alternative, site-specific criteria for any 

pollutants with WQBELs. The procedures for carrying out such demonstrations must receive written 

approval in advance by the Department and must be in accordance with the requirements of Section 

93.8 of the Department's Rules and Regulations.

If the permittee chooses this option, requests for alternative, site-specific criteria must be submitted to 

the Department as part of the Phase I TRE report. Where the demonstration results in more stringent 

limitations than those previously established by the Department, the more stringent limitation will apply. 

Any less stringent limitations which are approved by the Department shall not violate any other 

applicable water criteria.

4. Alternative Site Specific Method Detection Limits (MDL)

In some cases, the WQBEL may be less than the Method Detection Level (MDL) in the Department's 

Policy, 25 PA Code 16. In this event, the permittee has the option to demonstrate alternative, facilityspecific MDLs to account for analytical matrix interference associated with the wastewater in question. 

The procedures for determining MDLs, published as Appendix B in 40 CFR 136 must be followed and 

complete documentation provided. The request for approval of alternative facility-specific MDLs 

including all documentation required to support such a request must be submitted to the Department 

with the Phase I TRE report. The Department may grant a facility specific MDL by specifying "not 
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detectable" as a WQBEL and including the numeric alternate MDL value for compliance purposes 

through the permit modification or renewal process.

D. Phase II TRE Requirements

The permittee should not proceed with Phase II until notified by the Department to do so. Depending on 

the results of Phase I the WQBELs may need to be modified or Phase II may not be necessary.

1. Source Reduction Evaluation

In addition to those items in C.1 above, as part of Phase II, the permittee must conduct source 

reduction evaluations including recycle, reuse, and process/chemical substitution. The intent of this 

portion of the TRE is to investigate and implement all low-cost, non-structural alternatives to reduce 

pollutants.

2. Final WQBEL Compliance Strategies and Schedule

A complete TRE report must consist of identification and assessment of all available pollution control 

options (Best Management Practices and/or treatment technologies and other structural alternatives) 

and their ability to comply with the final WQBELs or other WQBELs identified in response to Phase I. 

The permittee must select a specific pollution control option that will achieve the applicable WQBELs 

and specify a schedule for the implementation of this option.

3. Section 95.4 Time Extension Requests

In some cases, the final WQBEL may not be technologically achievable using any combination of 

control options. In this event, the permittee has the option of requesting an extension of time to 

achieve the WQBEL, provided the permittee demonstrates eligibility for time extension under the 

requirements contained in 25 Pa. Code 95, Section 95.4 of the Department's Rules and Regulations. 

If the permittee elects to submit the 95.4 time extension request, the request must be submitted with 

Phase II of the TRE report. Forms are available from the Department to be used for any such 

requests.

III. REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO STORM WATER OUTFALLS

A. Prohibition of Non-Storm Water Discharges

1. Except as provided in A.2, all discharges to storm water outfalls listed in Part A of this permit shall be 

composed entirely of uncontaminated storm water.

2. The following non-storm water discharges may be authorized, provided the discharge is in compliance 

with D.2.b: discharges from firefighting activities; fire hydrant flushings, potable water sources including 

waterline flushings, irrigation drainage, lawn watering, routine external building washdown which does 

not use detergents or other compounds, pavement washwaters where spills or leaks of toxic or 

hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled material has been removed) and where 

detergents are not used, air conditioning condensate, springs, uncontaminated groundwater, and 

foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents.

B. Spills

This permit does not authorize the discharge of any polluting substances resulting from an on-site spill. 

Such spills shall be controlled through proper implementation of a PPC Plan as stated in Section D below.

C. This permit does not authorize any discharge (storm water or non-storm water) containing any pollutant 

that may cause or contribute to an impact on aquatic life or pose a substantial hazard to human health or 

the environment due to its quantity or concentration.
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D. Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency Plans

1. Development of Plan

Operators of facilities shall have developed a Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan 

in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 91.34 and Document 400-2200-001, "Guidelines for the 

Development and Implementation of Environmental Emergency Response Plans". The PPC Plan shall 

identify potential sources of pollution that may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of storm 

water discharges from the facility. In addition, the PPC Plan shall describe the BMPs that are to be 

used to reduce the pollutants in storm water discharges at the facility ensuring compliance with the 

terms and conditions of this permit.

2. Non-Storm Water Discharges

a. The PPC Plan shall contain a certification that the discharge has been tested or evaluated for the 

presence of non-storm water discharges. The certification shall include the identification of 

potential significant sources of non-storm water at the site, a description of the results of any test 

and/or evaluation for the presence of non-storm water discharges, the evaluation criteria or testing 

methods used, the date of any testing and/or evaluation, and the on-site drainage points that were 

directly observed during the test. Such certification may not be feasible if the facility operating the 

storm water discharge does not have access to an outfall, manhole, or other point of access to the 

ultimate conduit that receives the discharge. In such cases, the source identification section of the 

PPC Plan shall indicate why the certification was not feasible. A discharger that is unable to 

provide the certification must notify the Department within 180 days of the effective date of this 

permit.

b. Except for flows from firefighting activities, sources of non-storm water listed in A.2. (authorized 

non-storm water discharges) that are combined with storm water discharges must be identified in 

the plan. The plan shall identify and ensure the implementation of appropriate pollution prevention 

measures for the non-storm water component(s) of the discharge.

3. Special Requirements for SARA Title III, Section 313 Facilities

a. Facilities subject to SARA Title III, Section 313 shall include in the PPC Plan a description of 

releases to land or water of Section 313 water priority chemicals that have occurred within the last 

three years. Each of the following shall be evaluated for the reasonable potential for contributing 

pollutants to runoff: loading and unloading operations, outdoor storage activities, outdoor 

manufacturing or processing activities, significant dust or particulate generating process, and onsite waste disposal practices. Factors to consider include the toxicity of chemicals; quantity of 

chemicals used, produced or discharged; the likelihood of contact with storm water; and history of 

significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants.

b. Engineering Certification. No storm water PPC Plan for facilities subject to SARA Title III, Section 

313 requirements for chemicals that are classified as “Section 313 water priority chemicals” shall 

be effective unless it has been reviewed by a Registered Professional Engineer and certified to by 

such Professional Engineer. A Registered Professional Engineer shall recertify the PPC Plan 

every year thereafter. This certification may be combined with the required annual evaluation in 

D.4. By means of these certifications, the engineer, having examined the facility and being familiar 

with the provisions of this part, shall attest that the storm water PPC Plan has been prepared in 

accordance with good engineering practices. Such certification shall in no way relieve the owner 

or operator of a facility covered by the PPC Plan of the duty to prepare and fully implement such 

Plan.

4. Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluations and Record Keeping

a. Qualified personnel shall conduct site compliance evaluations at least once a year. Such 

evaluations shall include:
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- Visual inspection and evaluation of areas contributing to a storm water discharge for evidence 

of, or the potential for, pollutants entering the drainage system.

- Measures to reduce pollutant loadings shall be evaluated to determine whether they are 

adequate and properly implemented in accordance with the terms of the permit or whether 

additional control measures are needed. 

- Structural storm water management measures, sediment and erosion control measures, and 

other structural pollution prevention measures identified in the plan shall be observed to 

ensure that they are operating correctly. 

- A visual inspection of equipment needed to implement the plan, such as spill response 

equipment, shall be made.

b. Based on the results of the inspection, the description of potential pollutant sources identified in 

the PPC Plan, and pollution prevention measures and controls identified in the plan shall be 

revised as appropriate within 15 days of such inspection and shall provide for implementation of 

any changes to the plan in a timely manner, but in no case more than 90 days after the inspection.

c. A report summarizing the scope of the inspection shall be completed and made available upon 

request and retained as part of the PPC Plan for at least one year after coverage under this permit 

terminates.

E. Storm Water Sampling and Reporting

1. If storm water samples are required by Part A of this permit, they shall be collected as grab samples 

during the first 30 minutes of the discharge or as soon thereafter as practicable.

2. When the discharger is unable to collect samples due to adverse climatic conditions or other 

circumstances beyond the permittee’s control, the discharger must submit, in lieu of sampling data, an 

explanation with the Discharge Monitoring Report(s) (DMR) of exactly why samples could not be 

collected, including available documentation of the event.

3. Storm water monitoring results shall be summarized on the attached DMR and submitted to the 

Department.

IV. CHEMICAL ADDITIVES

A. Usage rates of any chemical additives used at this facility that may be discharged and blow-down rates 

shall be controlled by the permittee to prevent any impairments to receiving water uses and/or effluent limit 

violations. Chemical additives include, but are not limited to, any chemicals added to water for control of 

corrosion, scaling, algae, slime or fouling in cooling, boiler, or process water systems. Chemical additives 

also include, but are not limited to agents used to aid in treatment such as water softeners, flocculants, 

coagulants, emulsion breakers, anti-foaming agents, dispersants, oxygen scavengers, pH stabilizers, and 

regenerants. Usage rates shall be limited to the minimum amount necessary to accomplish the intended 

purpose of the chemical addition.

B. Accurate and complete records of chemical usage and discharge volumes must be maintained and 

summarized on a monthly basis using the attached form and kept on-site by the permittee. These records 

must be produced upon request by the Department. 

C. Use of additives that contain one or more ingredients that are carcinogens are generally prohibited, and 

should be substituted with alternative products. If no alternatives are available, the permittee must 

document that no alternatives are available and that the carcinogen involved will be "not detectable" in the 

final effluent.

D. If the additive is currently in use at the facility, it may continue to be used at the maximum rate unless the 

permittee is notified otherwise.
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E. The permittee is responsible for preventing impairments to receiving water uses.

F. For any chemical additive that is a biocide or any chemical additive that may cause or contribute to a toxic 

or lethal effect to aquatic life that is used or is currently in use at this facility, requires Department approval. 

The information described below must be submitted within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this 

permit (with 2 copies) for all biocides.

1. Trade name of the additive.

2. Name, address and phone number of the chemical additive manufacturer.

3. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or other information that includes a list of all ingredients in the 

product.

4. The additive usage rate (in lb/day or gal/day).

5. The conditioned water discharge rate (MGD).

6. The "in-system" concentration of whole product which the usage rate in item d. above will produce 

(mg/l). Include the product density (lb/gal) for liquids used to convert usage rate (gal/day) to 

concentration (mg/l).

7. Any available data regarding in-system degradation or decomposition of the additive and any other 

data or information that would be helpful to the Department in completing its review.

8. The expected concentration of the product at the final outfall.

9. The analytical test method that could be used to verify final outfall concentrations and the associated 

minimum analytical detection level.

10. A flow diagram showing the point of chemical addition and the affected outfalls.

11. Bioassay data on the whole product, including a 48-hour EC50 or LC50 value for a species in the 

genera Ceriodaphnia or Daphnia.

G. Whenever a change in chemical additives that is a biocide or an increase in usage rates of these additives 

is desired by the permittee, a complete written notification shall be submitted at least sixty (60) days prior 

to the proposed use of the chemical. This notification, at a minimum shall include the information outlined 

above. If the information is complete, and its use is not specifically denied, use of the proposed chemical 

additive is allowed 60 days after notification. The usage rate shall not exceed the maximum rate reported 

pursuant to item d. above.

V. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. For the purpose of determining compliance with any maximum daily temperature limitation in Part A of 

this permit the temperature value shall consist of the average of three (3) individual immersion 

stabilization temperature measurements over a twenty-four hour period. The individual temperature 

measurements shall be taken at equal intervals over the period as is practical and in no case shall any 

two individual temperature measurements be taken at less than a one (1) hour interval.

B. USX shall notify the Department whenever dirty water quenching is done. Dirty water quench is the 

use of coke making wastewater (normally treated at the biological wastewater treatment plant) to 

quench at the hot coking operations. Notification shall be by telephone to the Department at the 

beginning of dirty water quench. The telephone call shall be followed by a letter to the Regional Clean 

Water Manager, within five (5) days of the end of the event with the following information:

a. Date and time dirty water quench began.
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b. Quantity of water sent to dirty water quench.

c. Date and time dirty water quench ends.

d. If dirty water quenching occurs more than once a month, USS may submit one letter for the 

month with all of the requested data for each dirty water quench event. The monthly letter is 

due by the fifth day of the next month.

C. Outfalls 035, 045A, and 057 shall be sampled once per year for the parameters listed on the enclosed 

Data Reporting Form. The results shall be submitted to the Department – Attention Permits Chief 

within 60 days of the anniversary date of this permit on a copy of the Data Reporting Form. For the 

steam condensate outfalls, one outfall shall be selected as representative and only one sample needs 

to be collected over the life of this permit. The results shall be submitted to the Department within six 

months after the permit effective date. 

D. Samples for oil and grease at Outfall 183 shall be collected at 3 grabs per 24 hour period. The 

individual samples shall be analyzed and mathematically composited to determine compliance with the 

maximum daily limitation for mass. The permittee is not required to report the individual results.

E. The following credits have been granted in the effluent limitations for internal Oufall 183 for sources of 

non-process wastewater, including groundwater remediation, Koppers wastewaters, and process area 

stormwater runoff (“Sources”)

Pollutant Credit (lb/day)

Ammonia Nitrogen 24.44

Cyanide 0.56

The permittee shall confirm the mass credits for the Sources contributing to Internal Outfall 183 by 

conducting an evaluation of the contributions of mass and increased flow to internal Outfall 183 

(“Credit Study”). Within 90 days of the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall submit a work 

plan for the Credit Study to the Department for approval. The Credit Study shall be designed to allow 

for revision of the credits granted in Part A of this permit pursuant to site specific data collection. The 

site specific data collection shall include collection of flow and samples of each Source and an 

evaluation of the removal efficiency of the Internal Outfall 183 treatment technology for each Source. 

The permittee shall collect at least three representative grab samples of each untreated Source and 

analyze each sample from each source for the following pollutants: total suspended solids, oil and 

grease, ammonia-nitrogen, total cyanide, benzo(a)pyrene, naphthalene, and total phenolics. Flow 

measurements shall be collected at the time of sampling. In addition, the permittee shall conduct an 

evaluation of the existing treatment technology and the appropriate removal efficiency of each pollutant 

using that treatment technology. 

The permittee shall implement the work plan for the Credit Study as approved by the Department. 

Within two years of the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall submit a written report, 

compiling and analyzing the data and information generated by the Credit Study. 

Beginning 90 days after the effective date of this permit, and continuing every 90 days thereafter until 

the Final Credit Study Report is submitted, the permittee shall submit a Progress Report concerning 

the activities it has undertaken in compliance with this condition.

F. The permittee shall survey the plant and the associated stormwater runoff outfalls to identify the 

sources of the pollutants that are listed in Part A of the permit. In addition, no later than 180 days after

the effective date of this Permit, the permittee shall submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 

(“SWPPP”) for all storm water runoff outfalls. The SWPPP shall identify Best Management Practices, 

housekeeping procedures, and control structures (collectively “BMPS”) that have been or will be 

installed or implemented to reduce the amount of pollutants in storm water discharges. The SWPP 

shall include a schedule for implementations of any BMPS, which have not yet been installed or 

implemented at the time that the SWPP is submitted
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If after one year of sampling following complete implementation of the SWPPP, the permittee can 

demonstrate that implementation of the SWPPP has resulted in an exclusively uncontaminated storm 

water runoff discharge, the permittee may submit an application to amend this NPDES permit 

accordingly. In order for its application to be successful, the permittee must demonstrate that the 

characteristics of the storm water runoff have changed significantly and that only uncontaminated 

storm water runoff is being discharged from the outfall or outfalls in question.

If, within two years from the effective date of this Permit, the permittee has not demonstrated that 

implementation of the SWPP has resulted in only uncontaminated stormwater runoff discharges from 

all of the stormwater outfall, then the permittee shall submit an application for a Water Quality 

Management Part II Permit, authorizing construction and operation of treatment technology for the 

pollutants in those discharges. The permittee shall construct and operate the treatment technology as 

approved by the Department in the Water Quality Management Part II Permit, and shall achieve 

compliance with the final effluent limitations on or before October 15, 2015.

Beginning 90 days after the effective date of this Permit, and continuing every 90 days thereafter, the 

permittee shall submit progress reports documenting the activities it has undertaken in compliance with

this paragraph. The permittee shall continue to submit these quarterly progress reports until either (1) 

this permit has been amended to delete the stormwater outfalls; or (2) the treatment technology 

authorized in the Water Quality Part II Permit is fully operational and the discharges from the 

stormwater outfalls are in compliance.

G. Within 90 days of the effective date of this Permit, the permittee shall survey the plant to identify the 

potential sources of fluoride in the following storm water runoff outfalls: 001A, 009, 010, 011, 022, 

054A, 068, 085, 086, 087, 088, and 089. The permittee shall conduct dry weather observations of 

these outfalls often enough to determine whether there are any non-stormwater contributions to them. 

If the permittee identifies any non-stormwater contributions to those Outfalls or if Part A of the permit 

authorizes the discharge of non-stormwater sources, then the permittee shall sample the nonstormwater component of the discharge. The permittee shall collect three dry weather samples of 

discharges from each of these outfalls and shall cause those samples to be analyzed for fluoride. 

If, as a result of the survey described in the preceding paragraph, the permittee discovers that there 

are any outfalls that discharge non-stormwater sources that are not authorized in Part A of the permit, 

the permittee shall survey the plant to identify the sources of the non-stormwater discharges, and 

implement measures to eliminate those non-stormwater sources. If the non-stormwater discharges 

cannot be eliminated, then the permittee shall submit an application to amend this Permit accordingly. 

This submission shall accompany the report described in the following paragraph.

Within 240 days of the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall submit a written report to the 

Department outlining its findings. In the report the permittee shall: (a) identify the sources of 

wastewater contributing fluoride to the discharges; (b) describe those measures that were tried after 

issuance of this permit and their effectiveness in eliminating or reducing fluoride in the discharges; and 

(c) describe and submit schedules for those measures that will be put into effect. The report shall 

contain the analytical results pertaining to any samples taken of any non-stormwater discharges. In 

the event that the permittee identifies sources that are not authorized in Part A of this permit, then the 

report shall be accompanied by the necessary NPDES permit amendment application, requesting 

authorization to discharge the unauthorized, non-stormwater discharges.