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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-340

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[28 Pa.B. 1146]

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 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 an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation 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, (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0057339.  Sewage, Brian and Cheryl Davidson, 209 Poplar Road, Honey Brook, PA 17555.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from small flow sewage treatment plant in Honey Brook Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to West Branch of Brandywine Creek.

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

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

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
   (7-1 to 10-31)
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0051896.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3079, 2656, Fort James Operating Company, 605 Kuebler Road, Easton, PA 18042.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water and stormwater into an unnamed tributary to Bushkill Creek in Forks Township, Northampton County.

   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 a design flow of .0035 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease1530
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 0086428.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Mazza Vineyards, Inc., P. O. Box 685, Cornwall, PA 17016.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Chickies Creek, in Rapho Township, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water 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 Columbia Borough Water Company located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom .0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,700/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0087734.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, The Marietta Gravity Water Company, Route 441, Box 302, Marietta, PA 17547.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to Dugan Run, in Hellam Township, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the proposed downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Columbia Water Company located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0025 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Suspended Solids3060
Total Iron24
Aluminum48
Manganese12
TRC0.51.6
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0083305.  Industrial waste, SIC:  30, Amp, Incorporated, P. O. Box 3608, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Krebs Valley Run, in Codorus Township, York 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 York Water Company located in Spring Garden Township, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.058 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
Tetrachloroethylene0.0020.0040.005
1,1,2-Trichlorethane0.0020.0040.005
Trichloroethylene0.0050.0100.013
pHwithin limits of 6--9 (s.u.) at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0083089.  Industrial waste, SIC:  30, Amp, Incorporated, P. O. Box 3608, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Larkin Pond/Seaks Run, in Springfield Township, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for high quality cold 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 York Water Company located in Spring Garden Township, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.086 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
1,1-Dichloroethane0.0010.0020.003
1,1,2-Trichlorethane0.0020.0040.005
pHwithin limits of 6--9 (s.u.) at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 007862.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Pennsylvania-American Water Co., Yellow Breeches Filter Plant, 107 Meadowbrook, New Cumberland, PA 17070.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Yellow Breeches Creek, in Fairview Township, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 Wrightsville Borough Water Authority located in Wrightsville. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002 for a design flow of 0.2 and 0.034 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
TSS306075
pH6--9 s.u. at all times
TRC1.5XXX2.5
Total Aluminum4.08.010.0
Total Manganese1.02.02.5
Total Iron2.04.05.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0111538.  SIC:  4952, Rodger Yordy (Pine Valley Park), P. O. Box 72, Vicksburg, PA 17883.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to North Branch Buffalo Creek in West Buffalo Township, Union County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  high quality cold water fish 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 City of Sunbury Municipal Authority located on the Susquehanna River 30 miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.03 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)510
   (11-1 to 4-30)1530
Total Residual Chlorine*monitor and report*monitor and report*
Fecal Coliforms200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   *provide effective dechlorination within 3 years of permit issuance date

   Other Conditions:  none

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0091391.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3087, Polycom Huntsman, Inc., 90 West Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water and stormwater from Plant No. 1 in Donora Borough, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, 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 PA-American Water Company-Aldrich Station, located at 410 Cooke Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, 12.6 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.41 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 101:  existing discharge, average flow of 0.061 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
BOD513report26
Oil and Grease15report29
Suspended Solids10report19
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 201:  existing discharge, average flow of 0.051 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
BOD511report26
Oil and Grease12report29
Suspended Solids8report19
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 301:  existing discharge, average flow of 0.013 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
BOD53report26
Oil and Grease3report29
Suspended Solids2report19
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 002:  new discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
This outfall is permitted to discharge uncontaminated stormwater runoff from areas in and around the facility. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on this outfall.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0021822.  Sewage, Borough of Berlin, 700 North Street, P. O. Box 115, Berlin, PA 15530-0115.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge to the receiving waters, known as Buffalo Creek, 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 Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.8 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1522.530
   (11-1 to 4-30)2537.560
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.04.56.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.511.315.0
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 month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)0.10.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0217808.  Sewage, David A. Harchuck, 122 Kerr Road, New Kensington, PA 15068.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Harchuck Office Building in Washington Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Tributary of Beaver Run, which are classified as a trout stock 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 Buffalo Township Municipal Authority--Freeport.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of .00196 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids4560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.57.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)10.521
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 Chlorinemonitor and report
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Oil and Gas Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6860.

   PA 0105279.  Industrial waste, SIC:  1389, 4953. Danco Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 941, Oil City, PA 16301.

   This application is for renewal/modification of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste to the Allegheny River in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County. This is a modification of 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, and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Municipal Water Authority intake on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 35 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.060 mgd are:

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMonthlyMaximumMaximum
Flowmonitor and report
Cadmium0.190.380.380.760.95
Lead1.553.113.16.27.75
Silvermonitor and report
Chloridemonitor and report
Zincmonitor and report

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 are:

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMonthlyMaximumMaximum
Flow (mgd)0.040
Total Suspended Solids3060
Oil and Grease1530
Total Iron3.57.0
Acidityless than alkalinity
Alkalinitymonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 201 are:

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyAverageDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMonthlyMaximumMaximum
Flow (mgd)0.020
Total Suspended Solids306075
Oil and Grease1530
Dissolved Iron7.0
Benzene0.0010.0025
Total BETX0.10.25
MBTEmonitor and report
Napthalenemonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are:  This discharge shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges

   The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to renew these permits and proposes to issue them, subject to their current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.

   The EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to these proposed permit actions under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement to the Field Offices 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 these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Field Office of the basis of the 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 Managers will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit action. 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 permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on the Department's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.


   Northeast Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.
NPDESFacilityCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.Name and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA 0040487Dr. P. C. Chadaga
d/b/a Maple Lane Estates
c/o Property Management, Inc.
P. O. Box 622
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0622
Luzerne
Foster Township
Pond CreekTotal Residual
Chlorine

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.
NPDESFacilityCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.Name and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA 0084123Penn Twp. Mun. Authority
Kinkora Nursing Home
100 Munic. Bldg. Rd.
Duncannon, PA 17020
Perry
Penn Township
Cove CreekTRC

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