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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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[27 Pa.B. 5101]
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
(Part I Permits) 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 (Department) 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 the 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 office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the 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 an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, should contact the specified program. 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, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0051306. Sewage, CGL Acquisitions/Camp Green Lane, 1495 Alan Wood Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Camp Green Lane in Salford Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Ridge Valley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality trout stocking fishery, high quality warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .042 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24 Phosphorus (as P) 2 4 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (year 1) 0.5 1.0 (years 2 through 5) nondetectable nondetectable The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0052469. Renewal, Dean and Marie Eyler, P. O. Box 53, Holicong, PA 18928.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Eyler's single family residence sewage treatment plant in Buckingham Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Lahaska Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
PA 0054658. Sewage, New Hanover Township Authority, 2943 North Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville, PA 19525.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from New Hanover Township Authority Treatment Plant in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Swamp Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .1375 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3 4.5 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 14 18 Phosphorus (as P) 2 3 4 Total Residual Chlorine (Years 1 and 2) 0.5 1.2 (Years 3, 4 and 5) 0.3 0.8 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2306.PA 0062626. SIC: 3728, Champion Spark Plug Company, 75 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255-1099.
This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of groundwater, clean-up water and stormwater to Hazel Creek in Weatherly Borough, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority intake located on the Lehigh River.
Outfall 101: internal monitoring point for groundwater clean-up unit. The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.208 mgd, are:
Average Discharge Parameter Monthly Methylene Chloride Minimum 95 percent removal Tetrachloroethylene Minimum 95 percent removal 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Minimum 95 percent removal Trichloroethylene Minimum 95 percent removal Outfall 001, 002:
No specific discharge parameters are being established for these stormwater outfalls. The permittee shall ensure that the discharge contains flows from stormwater areas only, no industrial process water is allowed to be discharged through these outfall points.
Other Conditions: none
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0009628. Industrial waste, SIC: 3795, General Dynamics Land Systems Division, 175 East Street, Eynon, PA 18403.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Wild Cat Creek in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Water Authority located at Danville.
Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.018 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall 002
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.008 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall 003
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.015 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times
PA 0013650. Industrial waste, SIC: 3483, Chamberland Manufacturing Corp., 156 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505-1138.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Roaring Brook in City of Scranton, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PPL Steam Electric Plant located at Berwick.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.01 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum TSS 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0013234. Industrial waste, Tarkett, Inc., 800 Lamidex Plaza, P. O. Box 264, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, cooling water, stormwater from the Tarkett, Inc. facility located in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. This is an existing discharge to the Lehigh River.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, high quality trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.4 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 30 60 75 Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 0.3 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 003 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report The proposed effluent limits for stormwater outfalls 004 and 005 are as follows: not monitored
PA 0008524. Industrial waste, SIC: 3674, Harris Semiconductor International, Inc., 125 Crestwood Road, Mountaintop, PA 18707.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated noncontact cooling water into Bow Creek in Wright Township, Luzerne 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Borough Water Company located on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.30 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature January 53 February 53 March 66 April 68 May 68 June 77 July 79 August 78 September 71 October 63 November 59 December 58 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st Month--36th Month) monitor and report (37th Month--Expiration) 0.3 0.6 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0060241. Industrial waste, SIC: 3469, Instrument Specialties, Inc., P. O. Box A, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and noncontact cooling water into Cherry Creek in Delaware Water Gap Borough, Monroe 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the City of Easton located on the Delaware River.
Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of .095 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 7.90 15.90 30.0 Total Dissolved Solids 2,000 2,500 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall 101
Monthly Daily Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Cadmium .26 .69 Total Chromium 0.50 1.0 Copper 0.50 1.0 Lead 0.43 0.69 Nickel 1.0 2.0 Silver 0.24 0.43 Zinc 1.48 2.61 Total Cyanide 0.65 1.0 Amenable Cyanide 0.32 0.86 Total Toxic Organics 2.13 Arsenic monitor and report 3,3-Dichloro-Benzidine monitor and report N-Nitrosodi-Methylamine monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0061719. Sewerage, Pinecrest Development Corporation, Edward P. Carroll, CEO, P. O. Box 760, Pocono Pines, PA 18350.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated, sewage into Beaver Creek in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, 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 the Hazleton Water Authority's Intake on the Lehigh River at White Haven.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.5 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10.0 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 NO2 + NO3 (as N) 14.0 28.0 Phosphorus (as P) 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 7.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Months 1 through 36) monitor and report (Months 37 through 60) 0.2 0.5 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028495. Industrial waste, Rhone-Poulenc, Inc., 275 Keystone Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Rhone-Poulenc, Inc. facility in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. This is an existing discharge to Monocacy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.582 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 002 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfalls 003, 004, 005 and 006 are as follows: not monitored.
PA 0044024. SIC: 0921, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, P. O. Box 3, Mount Pleasant, PA 18453-0003.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the West Branch Lackwaxen River in Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg intake located on the Delaware River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 3.1 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Dissolved Oxygen minimum 6.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 su at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0029416. Sewerage, Camp Weequahic, Inc., c/o Buddy Seffer, 42 Underwood Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Sly Lake in Preston Township, Wayne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, 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 the Delaware River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.021 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Fecal Coliform (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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Months 1 through 24) monitor and report (Months 25 through 60) 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.PA 0009733, Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, PECO Energy Company, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in Peach Bottom Township, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
Amendment No. 1 entails a 3-year study to be conducted that will thoroughly investigate the effects of operating the facility without any cooling towers. In addition, additives that have been approved subsequent to permit issuance have been included in this amendment.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3670.PA 0100099. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Harmony Area School District, R. D. 1, Box 96A, Westover, PA 16692.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary of Beaver Run in Burnside Township, Clearfield County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0156 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 10 20 Total Cl2 Residual (1st month--36th month) report (37th month--permit expiration date) 1.0 2.3 Fecal Coliforms 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
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