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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-750

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[30 Pa.B. 2270]

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 standard 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 to 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 0043974.  Sewage, Valley Forge Sewer Authority, 333 Pawling Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460-2656.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Valley Forge Sewer Authority WWTP in Schuylkill Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to the Schuylkill River.

   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, based on an average flow of 9.2 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)15.030.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)20.040.0
Total Residual Chlorine
   (year 1)
monitor/reportmonitor/report
   (years 2--5)0.5monitor/report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 9.2 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Mercurymonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Coppermonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Leadmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Zincmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Free Cyanidemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Arsenicmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Cadmiummonitor/reportmonitor/report
Hexavalent Chromiummonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Seleniummonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Silvermonitor/reportmonitor/report

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.

   PA 0007919.  Industrial waste, SIC: 2621, Plainwell, Inc., P. O. Box 6000, Pittston, PA 18640.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater sewage into Susquehanna River in Ransom Township, Lackawanna County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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 Danville Water Supply on the Susquehanna River.

Outfall 101

Process Wastewater:  1.86 mgd:

Monthly AverageDaily MaximumInstantaneous
Parameter(mg/l)(lbs/day)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD522603841
TSS25283792
pH6--9 standard units at all times
Oil and Grease15 mg/l30 mg/l

Outfall 201

Sewage:  .012 mgd

Monthly AverageDaily MaximumInstantaneous
Parameter(mg/l)(lbs/day)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine1.22.8
pH6 to 9 standard units at all times
Outfalls 005
Precipitator Overflow
pH6 to 9 standard units at all times
Outfalls 001, 002, 003, 004
Uncontaminated Stormwater

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


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

   PA 0032883, Amendment No. 1, SIC: 4952, Sewage, Borough of Duncansville, P. O. Box 308, Duncansville, PA 16635.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Blair Gap Run, in Allegheny Township, Blair County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking 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 United Water Company located near Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed changes to effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.217 mgd are:

   *  The requirements for copper are changed from a numerical limit to a monitor and report.

   *  The requirement to conduct a Toxics Reduction Evaluation is deleted.

   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 not in effect.

   PA 0082791. SIC Code 4953, Industrial waste, Chester County Solid Waste Authority (Lanchester Landfill), 7224 Division Highway, Narvon, PA 17555.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Conestoga River, in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fisheries, 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 Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in Lancaster City, 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 0.107 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD585170212
Total Suspended Solids100200250
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)173442
   (11-1 to 4-30)51102126
Total Phosphorus4.4911
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)3,000/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0 to 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.5--1.6
Total Iron43.587109
Dissolved Iron8.717.421.8
p-chloro-m-cresolmonitor
Dichlorobromomethanemonitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 100 for a design flow of 0.087 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD537140175
Total Suspended Solids2788110
NH3-N4.91012.5
a-terpineol0.0160.0330.041
Benzoic acid0.0710.120.018
P-Cresol0.0140.0250.035
Phenol0.0150.0260.038
Total Zinc0.110.20.28
Total Iron3.5--7.0
pH6.0 to 9.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 for a design flow of 0.02 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
NH3-Nmonitor
Total Ironmonitor
Dissolved Ironmonitor
Total Aluminummonitor
pHmonitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002 through 008 for stormwater are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Organic Carbonmonitor
Chemical Oxygen Demandmonitor
Total Dissolved Solidsmonitor
NH3-Nmonitor
NO2 + NO3monitor
Dissolved Ironmonitor
pHmonitor
Total Zincmonitor
Total Coppermonitor
Total Chromiummonitor
Total Cadmiummonitor
Total Leadmonitor
Total Aluminummonitor
Total Arsenicmonitor
Total Cyanidemonitor
Total Ironmonitor
P-Cresolmonitor
a-terpineolmonitor

   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 0004979.  Industrial waste, SIC: 2821, 2869 and 2818, Neville Chemical Company, 2800 Neville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15225.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water, stormwater, leachate and untreated cooling water stormwater from Neville Chemical in Neville Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River (Main Channel and Back Channel), 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 Robinson Township Authority, located at Mile 8.8--Ohio River, 2.43 miles below the discharge point.

Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.216 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature (°F)110

Outfall 002: new discharge, design flow of 0.005 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Oil and Grease1530

Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.154 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
BOD529.07577.16426.00069.000
TSS46.967150.96442.000135.000
Acenapthene0.0280.0760.0220.059
Acenaphtylene0.0280.0760.0220.059
Acrylonitrile0.1230.3110.0960.242
Anthracene0.0280.0760.0220.059
Benzene0.0480.1750.0370.136
Benzo(a)Anthracene0.0280.0760.0220.059
3,4-Benzo-Fluoranthene0.0380.0780.0230.061
Benzo(k)Fluoranthene0.0280.0760.0220.059
Benzo(a)Pyrene0.0300.0780.0230.061
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate0.1320.3580.1030.279
Carbon Tetrachloride0.0230.0490.0180.038
Boron268.00318.00monitor and report
Chlorobenzene0.0190.0360.0150.028
Chloroethane0.1340.3440.1040.268
Chloroform0.0270.0590.0210.046
2-Chlorophenol0.0400.1260.0310.098
Chrysene0.0280.0760.0220.059
Di-N-Butylphthalate0.0350.0730.0270.057
1,2-Dichlorobenzene0.0990.2090.0770.163
1,3-Dichlorobenzene0.0400.0570.0310.044
1,4-Dichlorobenzene0.0190.0360.0150.028
1,1-Dichloroethane0.0280.0760.0220.059
1,2-Dichloroethane0.0870.2710.0680.211
1,1-Dichloroethylene0.0210.0320.0160.025
1,2-trans-Dichloroethylene0.0270.0690.0210.054
2,4-Dichlorophenol0.0500.1440.0390.112
1,2-Dichloropropane0.1970.2950.1530.230
1,3-Dichloropropylene0.0370.0570.0290.044
Diethylphthalate0.1040.2610.0810.203
2,4-Dimethylphenol0.0230.0460.0180.036
Dimethylphthalate0.0240.0600.0190.047
4,6-Dinitro-o-Cresol0.1000.3560.0780.277
2,4-Dinitrophenol0.0910.1580.0710.123
2,4-Dinitrotoluene0.1450.3660.1130.285
2,6-Dinitrotoluene0.3280.8230.2550.641
Ethylbenzene0.0410.1390.0320.108
Fluoranthene20.0320.0870.0250.068
Fluorene0.0280.0760.0220.059
Fluoride1273.001651.00monitor and report
Hexachlorobenzene0.0190.0360.0150.028
Hexachlorobutadiene0.0260.0630.0200.049
Hexachloroethane0.0270.0690.0210.054
Methyl Chloride0.1100.2440.0860.190
Methylene Chloride0.0510.1140.0400.089
Naphthalene0.0280.0760.0220.059
Nitrobenzene0.0380.0870.0270.068
Fluoroborate      monitor and reportmonitor and report
2-Nitrophenol0.0530.0890.0410.069
4-Nitrophenol0.0920.1590.0720.124
Phenol0.0190.0330.0150.026
Phenanthrene0.0280.0760.0220.059
Pyrene0.0320.0860.0250.067
Tetrachloroethylene0.0280.0720.0220.056
Toluene0.0330.1030.0260.080
Total Chromium1.4263.5581.1102.770
Total Copper1.8623.3411.4503.380
Total Cyanide0.5391.5410.4201.20
Total Lead0.4110.8860.3200.690
Total Nickel2.1715.1121.6903.980
Total Zinc1.3493.3521.0502.610
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene0.0870.1800.0680.140
1,1,1-Trichloroethane0.0270.0690.0210.054
1,1,2-Trichloroethane0.0270.0690.0210.054
Trichloroethylene0.0270.0690.0210.054
Vinyl Chloride0.1340.3440.1040.268
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

Outfall 201: existing discharge to Outfall 003. Design discharge flow of 2.76 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature110°F
Benzenemonitor and report
Toluenemonitor and report
Xylenesmonitor and report
Vinyl Chloridemonitor and report
Styrenemonitor and report
Chlorobenzenemonitor and report
Ethylbenzenemonitor and report
Naphthalenemonitor and report
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units

Outfall 004: existing discharge to the Ohio River--Main Channel. Design discharge flow of 0.432 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
TSS3060
Acetonemonitor and report
Benzene0.0320.064
Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene0.0040.008
Ethylbenzene0.0350.070
Methylene Chloride0.0650.13
Naphthalene0.5481.09
Toluene0.0280.056
P-Xylene0.0570.114
Total Iron7
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Part C:  Other requirements

   Part C.12 requires permittee to submit a Pollution Reduction Report (Outfall 201).

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0090344.  Sewage. Ohio Township Sanitary Authority, 1719 Roosevelt Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Windy Knoll STP in Ohio Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Drainage Swale to Toms Run, 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: ARCO Chemical Company, BV Plant, on the Ohio River.

Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.10 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5101520
Suspended Solids101520
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.03.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.04.56.0
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
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0091898.  Sewage, United Mobile Homes, Inc., 125 Wyckoff Road, P. O. Box 335, Eatontown, NJ 07724.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Edgewood Estates Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Rattling 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 Buffalo Township Municipal Authority (Freeport) on the Allegheny River.

Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.05 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)24
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.77.4
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 Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)0.030.06
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0096423.  Sewage, Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District, R. D. 1, Box 78, Confluence, PA 15424-9616.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District Sewage Treatment Plant in Lower Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Casselman 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 Ohiopyle Borough Municipal Waterworks.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0117 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)1.02.3
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 0006181.  Industrial waste, SIC: 3399. Engineered Materials Corp., 921 Clark Street, Brockway, PA 15824.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge noncontact cooling water and Group 1 stormwater to Little Toby Creek in Beockway Borough, Jefferson 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/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is Western PA Water Company on the Clarion River located at Clarion, approximately 42.4 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0144 mgd are:

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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0045039.  Sewage. DCNR Bureau of State Parks (Oil Creek State Park), R. R. 1 Box 207, Oil City, PA 16301-9733.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to Oil Creek in Cornplanter Township, Venango 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/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Municipal Water Authority on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 41 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0019 mgd, are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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