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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-1436

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[26 Pa.B. 4247]

APPLICATIONS

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.

   Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to this office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible official considers the public response significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact the Community Relations Coordinator at (717) 657-4585. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.

Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge to State waters.


   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0012629.  Amendment No. 5. Industrial waste, Sun Company, Inc. (R&M), Point Breeze Processing Area, 3144 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145-5299.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and treated groundwater from Point Breeze Oil Refinery located in City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River Zone 4 of Delaware River Estuary.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish (maintenance only), migratory fish (passage only), industrial water supply, wildlife water supply, boating, fishing and navigation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Total Dissolved Solids for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 4.23 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Dissolved1,0002,0002,500
   Solids(Net Limit)(Gross Limit)(Gross Limit)

   These limitations have been reviewed and granted by the Delaware River Basin Commission for Outfall 002.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Other Requirements:

   1.  Addition of a conditional approval of the discharge of on-line cleaning of the complex cooling tower.

   2.  Addition of a conditional approval for an average monthly net limit for TDS.

  

   PA 0030112.  Sewage, Methacton School District, 1001 Kriebel Mill Road, Norristown, PA 19408-2011.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from STP in Worcester Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Skippack Creek.

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)2040
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)24
   (11-1 to 4-30)612
Phosphorus (as P)24
Fecal Coliforms200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

  

   PA 0030571.  Sewage, SIC:  8211, New Life Youth and Family Services, P. O. Box 203, Freeman School Road, Harleysville, PA 19438.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary of east branch of the Perkiomen Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, warm water fish, trout stocking, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 22,500 are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Phosphorus (as P)24
Fecal Coliforms200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.

   PA 0080641.  Industrial waste, SIC:  0161, B & W Quality Growers, Inc. (Newville Facility), 17825 79th Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Green Spring Creek, in North Newton Township, Cumberland County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Carlisle Borough Municipal Authority located in North Middleton Township. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed best management practices and monitoring requirements for Outfall G.S.1:

   B & W Quality Growers, Inc. (B & W) shall restrict pesticide usage at the Newville Facility to:

DipelNeemix
MalathionKocide 101
InduceRoundup
Safer Insecticidal Soap

   B & W shall maintain a trout basin to serve as an aquatic indicator or potential flow-through of applied pesticides.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0083275.  Industrial waste, SIC:  0161, B & W Quality Growers, Inc. (Newville II Farm), 1166 South Spring Garden Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Green Spring Creek, in North Newton Township, Cumberland County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Carlisle Borough Municipal Authority located in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed best management practices and monitoring requirements for Outfall G.S.-1 are:

   1.  B & W Quality Growers, Inc. shall restrict pesticide usage at the Newville II Farm to:

DipelNeemix
MalathionKocide 101
InduceRoundup
Safer Insecticidal Soap

   2.  B & W Quality Growers, Inc. shall maintain a trout basin to serve as an aquatic indicator or potential flow-through of applied pesticides.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0087611.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Richfield Area Joint Authority P. O. Box 204, Richfield, PA 17086.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to West Branch Mahantango Creek, in Monroe Township, Juniata County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Dauphin Consolidated Water Company on the Susquehanna River located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.085 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)7.515
   (11-1 to 4-30)monitor and reportmonitor and report
Total Residual Chlorine0.451.48
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)8,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0027219.  Sewage, Greater Uniontown Joint Sewage Plant Authority, 90 Romeo Lane, Uniontown, PA 15401.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the City of Uniontown Sewage Treatment Plant in North Union Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Redstone Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the California Water Company.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 4 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)101520
   (11-1 to 4-30)203040
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.53.85
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.511.315
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration13.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5 mg/l
pH6.0--9.0

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0001899.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2082, Jones Brewing Company, P. O. Box 746, Smithton, PA 15479.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, sewage, cooling water and stormwater from brewing operations in Smithton Borough, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Youghiogheny River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the McKeesport Waterworks, located at McKeesport, 19 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.061 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor/report
BOD5318161158
TSS4413286259
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200 # /100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000 # /100 ml
TRC0.51.25
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
This outfall shall consist of only stormwater runoff.

   Outfall 003:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.110 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor/report
Temperature (°F)110
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0096059.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3399, Crucible Compaction Metals, 1001 Robb Hill Road, Oakdale, PA 15071.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage and cooling water in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters tributary of North Robinson Run classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is West View Municipal Authority, located at West View, 20 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.00525 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)0.00525
TSS3060
CBOD52550
Fecal Coliforms (# /100 ml)
   (May--September)200 as a geometric mean
   October--April)2,000 as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine1.43.3
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.047 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor/report
Temperature (°F)110
pHnot greater than 9.0 standard units

   Outfall 003:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor/report
Temperature (°F)110
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 005:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
This outfall shall contain stormwater only.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0098191.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2951, United Refining Company, Box 780, Warren, PA 16365.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, sewage cooling water, stormwater leachate and untreated stormwater from Springdale Asphalt Terminal in Springdale Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters of Allegheny River classified as warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Oakmont Borough Municipal Authority, located at RMI 13.3--Allegheny River, approx. 3.28 miles below the discharge point.

   Internal Monitoring Point 101:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.00075 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flowmonitor and report
Suspended Solids3060
Iron24
Aluminum48
Manganese12
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 001:  existing variable discharge to the Allegheny River.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
The discharge by Outfall 001 shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff and sources limited at Internal Monitoring Point 101.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0217425.  Industrial waste, SIC:  5541, Pilot Corporation, P. O. Box 10146, Knoxville, TN 37939-0146.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater from an oil/water separator in Bentleyville Borough, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Pigeon Creek, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Western PA Water Company, located at Elrama, 17 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Total Recoverable
   Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor/report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northeast Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.

   PA 0027006.  Sewerage, Borough of Tamaqua, 320 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.

   This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into the Little Schuylkill River in Walker Township, Schuylkill County.

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

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pottstown Water Authority located on the Schuylkill River.

   The proposed amendment involves revising the color limit from 100 Platinum Cobalt Units as a monthly average to monitor and report for the remaining duration of the permit under Chapter 95.4 of the Department's Rules and Regulations. The permit includes a special condition requiring continuance on an effluent color reduction schedule contained in the Chapter 95.4 time extension request. This amendment addresses only the parameter color. All other aspects of the existing permit are unchanged.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Oil and Gas Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.

   PA 0112623.  Industrial waste, SIC:  1311 (Crude Oil Production). J. J. Bucher Producing Corporation, 108 Pleasant Street, Bolivar, NY 14715.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated industrial wastewater to Oswayo Creek in Shinglehouse Borough, Potter County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS and Phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is at the PA/NY-state border on Oswayo Creek.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a maximum flow of 0.02 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease15.030.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
Dissolved Iron7.0
Alkalinitygreater than acidity
Acidityless than alkalinity
Chloridemonitor and report
Total Ironmonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0020141.  Sewage. Brookville Municipal Authority, Three Jefferson Court, Brookville, PA 15825.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Redbank Creek in Brookville, Jefferson County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  trout stock fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is Hawthorn Borough Water Company intake on Redbank Creek located at Hawthorn Borough, approximately 17 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 1.25 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)5.58.011.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)16.024.032.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)23,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Interim)0.51.5
   (Final)0.20.6
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0000183.  Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste, SIC:  3743, 3621. General Electric Company, 2901 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16531.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste, noncontact cooling water and stormwater to Lake Erie in Lawrence Park Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) to consider.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)
Oil and Grease153030
Dissolved Iron77
Total Suspended Solids306060
Phosphorus as ''P''2.0
Total Residual Chlorine.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0036056.  Sewage, Heritage Hills Mobile Home Estates, 100 Beechwood Boulevard, Pulaski, PA 16143.

   This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Shenango River in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Western PA Water Company Intake on the Shenango River located at New Castle approximately 10 miles downstream from point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.075 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)6.012.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Interim)0.51.5
   (Final)0.050.1
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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