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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-603

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[28 Pa.B. 1847]

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 Field Office indicated as the office responsible, 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 Field Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office 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 Field 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 proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. 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, Conshohicken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0053325. Industrial waste, Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, 913 Airlift Wing, County Line Road and Route 611, Willow Grove, PA 19090-5236.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge groundwater seepage and stormwater from Willow Grove Air Reserve Station airport activities located in Horsham Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Park Creek.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 from the stormwater retention basin are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/report
Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Chemical Oxygen Demandmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Dissolved Ironmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Naphthalenemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Benzene0.0010.0020.0025
Ethylbenzenemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Toluenemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Xylenesmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total BETX0.10.20.25
Propylene Glycolmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Cumenemonitor/reportmonitor/report
1,2-Dibromoethanemonitor/reportmonitor/report
1,2-Dichloroethanemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Phosphorusmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor/reportmonitor/report

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.

   Stormwater Discharge Requirements.

   Groundwater Assessment Requirements.

  

   PA 0020460, Amendment No. 4.  Sewage, Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Authority, 180 Maple Avenue, P. O. Box 31, Sellersville, PA 18960.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to the East Branch Perkiomen Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, 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 phosphorus for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 4.0 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Phosphorus as P
   (4-1-98 to 9-30-98)2.03.04.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0055565.  Industrial waste, Wings Field Associates, 1501 Narcissa Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater from an oil/water separator serving the Wings Field fueling facilities and stormwater runoff from the rest of the facility in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Prophecy 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 (oil/water separator), based on an average storm event are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Recoverable
   Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor/report

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (stormwater only), based on an average storm event are as follows:

Maximum
ParameterDaily (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor/report
Total Phosphorusmonitor/report
Effluent Guideline Pollutantsmonitor/report
Dissolved Ironmonitor/report

   Other Requirements:

   1.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent

   2.  Change of Ownership

   3.  Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff

   4.  Monitoring and Reporting

   5.  PPC Plan Requirements

   6.  Other Wastewaters

   7.  Definitions

   8.  Stormwater Only Outfalls

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.

   PA 0063789.  Sewerage, SIC, J & J Enterprises (Close Quarters Restaurant), 250 North Wyoming Street, Hazleton, PA 18201.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of Tunkhannock Creek in Kidder Township, Carbon County.

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

   Effluent limits were evaluated at the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .003 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59
Total Suspended Solids1020
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
Dissolved Oxygenminimum 5.0
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine1.22.8

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0063797.  Sewerage, Pocono Valley Personal Care, R. R. 1, Box 1416, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Cherry Creek in Hamilton Township, Monroe County.

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

   Effluent requirements were evaluated at point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0065 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Total Suspended Solids1020
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 6.0 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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine1.22.8

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0063053.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Tamaqua Area Water Authority, 320 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into Little Schuylkill River in Rush Township, Schuylkill 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pottstown WTP on the Schuylkill River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.176 mgd are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
Total Aluminum4.08.0
Total Iron2.04.0
Total Manganese1.02.0
pH6--9 std. units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0043662-A1.  Sewerage, Camp Equinunk/Blue Ridge, Manchester Township, Wayne County.

   This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of Little Equinunk Creek in Manchester Township, Wayne County. This amendment reflects a change in the discharge flow from 0.100 mgd to 0.06 mgd.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The effluent requirements were determined at point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.06 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD510.020.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.44.8
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.214.4
Dissolved Oxygena 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
pH6.0--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, (717) 657-4590.

   PA 0085090.  Industrial waste, SIC:  5171, Berks Products Corporation, P. O. Box 421, Reading, PA 19603-0421.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Bernhart Creek, in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, 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 Pottstown Water Supply located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Recoverable
   Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor and report
pH6--9 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5XXXmonitor and reportXXX
CODXXXmonitor and reportXXX
TSSXXXmonitor and reportXXX
Total PhosphorusXXXmonitor and reportXXX
Total Kjeldahl NitrogenXXXmonitor and reportXXX
Dissolved IronXXXmonitor and reportXXX
pHXXXmonitor and reportXXX
Total Recoverable
   Petroleum HydrocarbonsXXXmonitor and reportXXX

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0038415.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, East Pennsboro Township Board of Commissioners, c/o Robert L. Gill, Manager, 98 South Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conodoguinet Creek, in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, 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 Steelton Municipal Waterworks located in Steelton. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 3.70 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (717) 327-3666.

   SEW-PA 0209601.  SIC:  4952, N. E. Hub Partners, L. P., P. O. Box 878, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Farmington Township, Tioga County.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Cummings Creek in Farmington Township, Tioga County.

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

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the assumed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is located at the PA-NY state border.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0015 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2040
Total Residual Chlorine24.6
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Other Conditions:  none.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   SEW-PA 0209619.  SIC:  4952, N. E. Hub Partners, L. P., P. O. Box 878, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Lawrence Township, Tioga County.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Crawford Hollow in Lawrence Township, Tioga County.

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

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the assumed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is located at the PA-NY state border.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0015 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2040
Total Residual Chlorine24.6
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Other Conditions:  none.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0209627.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Curtis Runyan and Nancy Evans, R. R. 6, Box 189, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Unnamed Tributary of Stowell Run in Shippen Township, Tioga County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  high quality 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 Jersey Shore Water Authority located at Jersey Shore.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS2040
Total Cl2 Residualreportreport
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0023434.  Sewage, Borough of Koppel, Borough Building, Arthur Street and Third Avenue, Koppel, PA 16136.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Koppel Borough Wastewater Treatment Facility in the Borough of Koppel, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Beaver River, 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority on the Beaver River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.22 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.550
Suspended Solids304560
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
Total Residual Chlorine1.03.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0095281.  Sewage, Hoffbrau Haus, Inc., 200 Route 286 East, Indiana, PA 15701.

   This application is for renewal/transfer of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Hoffbrau Haus Sewage Treatment Plant in White Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Ramsey Run, which are classified as a cold 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company on Two Lick Creek.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.002 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2142
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)15,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0098043.  Sewage, Gilbert Development Corporation, Drawer D, 8535 Mason Dixon Highway, Somerset, PA 15501.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Gnagey Restaurant Sewage Treatment Plant in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of the Casselman River, which are classified as a cold 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 Ohiopyle Borough Waterworks.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .002 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)6.012.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)18.036.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)5,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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