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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[30 Pa.B. 4268]
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 the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible official 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 auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. 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 0058084. Sewage, Robert and Edith Trockels, 200 Rainbow Drive, Apartment 10398, Livingston, TX 77351.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Trockels Residence STP in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to Molasses Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company in Upper Providence Township.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0053937. Sewage, Ralph B. and Gayla J. Johnson, 1021 Copeland School Road, West Chester, PA 19380.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Johnson's SRSTP in East Bradford Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Broad Run 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 400 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Effective disinfection.
PA 0055751. Industrial waste, Delbar Products, Inc., 7th and Spruce Streets, Perkasie, PA 18944.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from Delbar Products facility in Perkasie Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to the Unnamed Tributary to East Branch Perkiomen Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company in Upper Providence Township.
The proposed stormwater monitoring requirements for Outfall 001 based on an average rainfall event is as follows:
Maximum Parameter Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH (Std. Units) monitor/report SARA Title III, Section 313
Water Priority Chemicalsmonitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Iron (Dissolved) monitor/report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on an average flow of 0.045 mgd are as follows:
Maximum Parameter Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH (Std. Units) monitor/report Trichloroethylene monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Total Phosphorous monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Iron (Dissolved) monitor/report Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0020885. Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Borough of Mechanicsburg, Two West Strawberry at North Market Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conodoguinet Creek, in Silver Spring 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 the Steelton Municipal Waterworks located in Steelton, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 2.08 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 -- 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 -- 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 9 -- -- 18 (11-1 to 4-30) 16 -- -- 32 Total Phosphorus 2 -- -- 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 -- -- 1.6 Total Nitrogen -- -- monitor and
report-- Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 21,000/100 ml as a geometric average An additional requirement is to conduct Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing for Selenastrum capricornutum.
Stormwater Outfall 002 is listed with no requirement.
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.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.PA 0008907. Industrial waste, SIC: 3081, HPG International, Oakhill Road, Crestwood Industrial Park, Mountaintop, PA 18707.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, cooling water and uncontaminated water into Watering Run 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) intake considered during the evaluation is the Danville Water Authority located on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .014 mgd are:
Daily Parameter Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 9.4 Oil and Grease 10.5 Total Suspended Solids 7.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed effluent limits for Internal Monitoring Point 101 based on a design flow of n/a mgd are:
Monthly Parameter Average (mg/l) CBOD5 xx COD xx Oil and Grease xx pH xx Total Suspended Solids xx Total Kjeldah Nitrogen xx Total Phosphorous xx Iron (Dissolved) xx The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0004251--Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste, SIC: 3321. Advanced Cast Products, Inc., P. O. Box 417, Mill Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES Permit, to discharge noncontact cooling water and stormwater runoff to French Creek in Vernon Township, Crawford County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: WWF, 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 City of Franklin on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 28.2 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 003 based on a design flow of n/a mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) This outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only.
Refer to stormwater only outfalls condition in Part C.The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0033901. Sewage. Willow Bend Mobile Home Park, 1309-100 Bend Road, Mercer, PA 16137.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Little Neshannock Creek in Lackawannock Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: trout stocked 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority on the Beaver River located at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, approximately 35 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.010 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 6 12 (11-1 to 4-30) 18 36 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH 6.0--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 0218456. Sewage. Dale and Elaine Wright, 432 Lakeview Drive, New Brighton, PA 15066.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Dale and Elaine Wright Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Brush 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: Midland Borough Water Authority.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of .0004 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 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 monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0218570. Sewage. Central Mainline Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 56, Lilly, PA 15938.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Central Mainline Sewer Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant in Portage Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Little Conemaugh 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works on the Conemaugh River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.35 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 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 wastewaters 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). 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 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 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: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
NPDES Facility Name County and Tributary New Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA-0060950 Lackawanna Trail School District
P. O. Box 85
Factoryville, PA 18419-0085Wyoming County
Clinton TownshipUnnamed Tributary to the South Branch Tunkhannock Creek
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Facility Name County and Tributary New Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA0081434 Countryside MHP
Irvin Peifer
P. O. Box 506
Elizabethtown, PA 17022York County
N. Codorus TownshipS. Branch Codorus Creek TRC PA0083615 H. David Pitcer
Trucking Inc.
Box 276
Biglerville, PA 17307Adams County
Menallen TownshipOpossum Creek (7F) TRC
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law
(Part II Permits) The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).
Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the name, address and telephone number of the protester, identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed and a concise statement or protest in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protest or protests. Each writer will be notified in writing of the time and place of any scheduled hearing or conference concerning the plan or action or application to which the protest relates. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit application and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.
Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.
A. 1300404. A & B Partners, 750 Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19020. Application for a Spray Irrigation System to serve the proposed Hickory Run Sports Complex, located in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County. Application received in the Regional Office--July 17, 2000.
A. 5400402. Sewerage. Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, 221 South Centre Street, P. O. Box 960, Pottsville, PA 17901. Application to extend the sewage collection and conveyance system for the Schuylkill Highridge Business Park, located in Cass and Foster Townships, Schuylkill County. Application received in the Regional Office--July 13, 2000.
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707. Persons who wish to review any of these applications should contact Mary DiSanto at (717) 705-4732.
A. 0100404. Sewage, submitted by Gettysburg Municipal Authority, 601 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 in Straban Township, Adams County to construct the Route 15 Pumping Station to serve the Adams Commerce Center was received in the Southcentral Region on July 24, 2000.
A. 0100405. Sewage, submitted by Jonathon Howe, 2961 Lake Meade Road, East Berlin, PA 17316 in Liberty Township, Adams County to construct a small flow sewage system to serve their single family residence was received on July 26, 2000.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.
WQM Permit No. 0900410. Sewage. Jericho National Golf Club, P. O. Box 519, Washington Crossing, PA 18977. Applicant is requesting approval for the construction and operation of a wastewater treatment plant located in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County.
WQM Permit No. 4600422. Sewerage. Montgomery County Sewer Authority, 10 Box 297, Oaks, PA 19456. Applicant is requesting approval to amend an existing permit to re-rate annual flow to serve Oaks WWTF located in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.
WQM Permit No. 4600423. Sewerage. Perkiomen Township Municipal Authority, 1 Trappe Road, Collegeville, PA 19426. Applicant is requesting approval for the construction and operation of a low-pressure force main system to convey sewage to an existing gravity sewer located in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County.
WQM Permit No. 4600424. Sewerage. Cheryl A. and Shirley J. Newton, 228 Green Tree Tavern Road, North Wales, PA 19454. Applicants are requesting approval for the construction and operation for an onsite sewage treatment plant with chlorine disinfection with stream discharge located in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County.
WQM Permit No. 1500420. Sewerage. Chadds Ford Investment Company, 514 McCue Road, Avondale, PA 19311. Applicant is requesting approval to install a dechlorination system to remove residual chlorine from the treated wastewater located in New Garden Township, Chester County.
WQM Permit No. 0900411. Sewerage. Lucy L. Green and Mark S. Sfirri, 1669 Pineville Road, New Hope, PA 18938. Applicant is requesting approval for the construction and operation of single residence sewage treatment plan located in Buckingham Township, Bucks County.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942
WQM Permit No. 2000410. Sewage, Christopher E. and Georgianna M. Carr, 6198 Fisher Rd., Conneautville, PA 16406. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Conneaut Township, Crawford County.
WQM Permit No. 2500410. Sewage, Robert T. and Gayle S. Sheets, 109 High Street, Edinboro, PA 16412. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Washington Township, Erie County.
WQM Permit No. 2500411. Sewage, Albert G. and Camilla A. Stadtmueller, 8002 Driftwood Drive, Erie, PA 16511. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Washington Township, Erie County.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
A. 0200205. Industrial waste, US Steel Group, A Unit of USX Corp., 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2749. Application for the construction and operation of an Acid Mine Drainage Neutralization System to serve the Taylor Landfill located in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.
A. 0200410. Sewerage, Kennedy Township, 340 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Application for the construction and operation of sewer extensions and pump station to serve the Oak Pointe Plan of Plots located in Kennedy Township, Allegheny County.
A. 0200411. Sewerage, Castle Shannon Borough, 3310 McRoberts Road, Castle Shannon, PA 15234. Application for the construction and operation of a sewer extension and pump station to serve Canal Street located in Castle Shannon Borough, Allegheny County.
A. 0491407-A2. Sewerage, New Sewickley Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 65, Freedom, PA 15042. Application for the modification and operation of a sewage treatment plant to serve the Tri-County Commerce Park WWTP located in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
A. 6500405. Sewerage, Hempfield Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 6, Woodward Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601. Application for the construction and operation of an interceptor to serve Foxridge located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
A. 6500407. Sewerage, Penn Township Sewage Authority, P. O. Box 458, Harrison City, PA 15636. Application for the construction and operation of a pump station to serve Campbell Farms located in Penn Township, Westmoreland County.
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