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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-1053

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[29 Pa.B. 3375]

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 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 comment 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 accommodations 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 (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 0036234.  Industrial waste, UNOCAL, 2300 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from a groundwater remediation system in Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Plymouth 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 002, based on an average flow of 0.025 mgd, are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Benzene0.0050.0100.0125
Ethylbenzene0.100.200.25
Toluene0.40.81.0
1,1,1 Trichloroethane0.20.40.5
Vinyl Chloride0.00150.0030.0038
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0012599.  Industrial waste, Simpson Paper Company, 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA 98101-2613.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated stormwater from a closed sludge impoundment, leachate from a closed impoundment and groundwater from a Simpson Paper Company site located in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, PA. This is an existing discharge to the Schuylkill River.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, 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 018, based on an average flow of 0.144 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximum
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/report
Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor/report
Total Phosphorusmonitor/report
Dissolved Ironmonitor/report
Total Arsenicmonitor/report
Total Bariummonitor/report
Total Cadmiummonitor/report
Total Chromiummonitor/report
Total Coppermonitor/report
Total Leadmonitor/report
Total Mercurymonitor/report
Total Seleniummonitor/report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northeast Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.

   A.  4899402.  PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, Delaware Canal State Park, 11 Lodi Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972-9540. Application to construct and operate a sewage treatment plant to serve the Teddy Roosevelt Picnic Area, located in Williams Township, Northampton County. Application received in the Regional Office--June 7, 1999.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

   PA 0052396.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3321, 3322, 3365 and 3644, O-Z Gedney LLC, 150 Birch Hill Road, Shoemakersville, PA 19555.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Schuylkill River, in Perry 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 the Pottstown Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.042 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times
Temperatureas required each month

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBODmonitor and report
Oil and Greasemonitor and report
TSSmonitor and report
Total Chromiummonitor and report
Total Cadmiummonitor and report
Total Zincmonitor and report
CODmonitor and report
pHmonitor and report
Total Leadmonitor and report
Total Coppermonitor and report
Total Arsenicmonitor and report
Total Ironmonitor and report

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0052043.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2086, Mid Atlantic Canners Association, 316 South Front Street, Hamburg, PA 19526.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Schuylkill River, in Hamburg Borough, 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 the Pottstown Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.003 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0085731.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3089, Brentwood Industries, Inc., 610 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA 19611-2012.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Angelica Creek, in Reading City, Berks 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 Pottstown Borough 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)
Flowmonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0098973.  Sewage. Conemaugh Township Area Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 429, Davidsville, PA 15928.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Benson STP in Paint Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Stoney 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .1597 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)70,000/100 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 0215945.  Sewage, Trinity Area School District, 231 Park Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Trinity South Elementary School Wastewater Treatment Plant in Amwell Township, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Little Tenmile Creek, 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 Marianna Municipal Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .006 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)816
   (11-1 to 4-30)2448
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)4,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)0.71.7
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0216445.  Sewage, Helicopter Aviation Services Corporation, P. O. Box 1117, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Helicopter Aviation Services Corporation Sewage Treatment Plant in Bullskin Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Jacobs 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 Westmoreland Municipal Authority.

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

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)3060
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 Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0035114.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3471, 3315 and 3351, Torpedo Specialty Wire, Inc., R. D. 2, Route 27, Pittsfield, PA 16340.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste and stormwater to Gar Run in Pittsfield Township, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishes, 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 considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 87 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of .0045 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 001

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)
Cadmium.092
Chromium (T)4.38
Copper.46
Lead.15
Nickel4.61
Silver.076
Zinc.76
Cyanide (T).95
Fluoride170.4
Total Suspended Solids306075
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 003/004

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
These discharges shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater only.
Refer to Special Condition E in Part C of this permit

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0100536.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, DCNR Chapman State Park, R. R. 2, Box 1610, Clarendon, PA 16313.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated waste from an industrial waste treatment plant and sewage treatment plant to unnamed tributaries to West Branch Tionesta Creek in Pleasant Township, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  HQ CWF, 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at river mile 90, approximately 116.4 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.002 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 001

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
Total Suspended Solids306075
Total Aluminum4810
Total Iron245
Total Manganese1322.5
Total Residual Chlorine1.53.5
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.0005 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 002

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia as Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-30)1428
   (11-1 to 4-30)4284
Total Residual Chlorine1.53.5
Dissolved Oxygen
Fecal Coliform200
Fecal Coliform100,000
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


NPDES Minor Renewals

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

NPDESFacilityCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.Name and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA 0084964Bethel Township Sewer Auth.
P. O. Box 239
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
Fulton
Bethel Twp.
UNT to
Little
Tonoloway
TRC
PA 0024139Cumberland Township Auth.
1270B Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Adams
Cumberland Twp.
UNT to
Rock Creek
TRC
PA 0070149Leesport Borough Authority
10 East Wall Street
Leesport, PA 19533
Berks
Leesport
UNT to
Schuylkill
River
TRC
PA 0021849Millerstown Borough
Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 200
Millerstown, PA 17062
Perry
Millerstown
Borough
UNT to
Juniata
River
TRC

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