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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-826

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[31 Pa.B. 2484]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Under the Federal Clean Water Act and the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements. For all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. All Oil and Gas Related permit applications are listed under Section III. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   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. The comments 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 comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.

   Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay service at (800) 654-5984.


I.  NPDES Renewal Applications

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

NPDES No. Facility Name & County & StreamEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #) (Y/N?)
PA0056481 Oak Grove Motel
6755 Easton Road
Pipersville, PA 18947
Bucks County
Bedminster
Township
UNT Cabin Run
PA0056910 Hugh Sharp
5236 Valley Park Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Bucks County
Plumstead Township
UNT to North Branch Of Neshaminy Creek

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & StreamEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #) (Y/N?)
PA-0041912 Edwin, Inc.
R. R. 2, Box 268
Newfoundland, PA 18445
Pike County
Palmyra Township
Lake Wallenpaupack (1c)
Yes

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & StreamEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #) (Y/N?)
PA0080705 Fredericksburg Sewer & Water
Authority
2529 Route 22
P. O. Box 161
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
Lebanon County
Bethel Township
Deep Run
7-D
Y
PA0070378 Blue Mountain Academy
2363 Mountain Road
Hamburg, PA 19526
Berks County
Tilden Township
UNT to Mill Creek
3-E
Y
PA0008150 M. H. Dielectrics, Inc.
Box C, 1 Mountain Street
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065-0240
Cumberland County
Mount Holly Springs
Mountain Creek
7-E
Y
PA0028592 Borough of Bonneauville
46 East Hanover Street
Bonneauville, PA 17325
Adams County
Bonneauville
Borough
Chicken Run
13-D
Y
PA0110931 Benard George
Shellbark Campground
112 Pine Street
Sutersville, PA 15083-1330
Bedford County
Napier Township
Raystown Branch
Juniata River
11-C
Y
PA0030597 Franklin County General Authority
South Patrol Road STP
5000 Letterkenny Road, Suite 320
Chambersburg, PA 17201-8382
Franklin County
Letterkenny
Township
Rocky Spring
Brach 13-B
Y
PA0044521 Franklin County General Authority
Rocket Road STP
5000 Letterkenny Road STP
5000 Letterkenny Road, Suite 320
Chambersburg, PA 17201-8382
Franklin County
Letterkenny Township
Dennis Creek
13-B
Y

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & StreamEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #) (Y/N?)
PA0032409 DCNR Bureau of State Parks
4205 Little Pine Creek
Waterville, PA 17776
Clinton County
Chapman Township
Kettle Creek
9B
Renewal
Yes
PA0020583 Middleburg Municipal Authority
13 North Main Street
Middleburg, PA 17842
Snyder County
Middleburg
Borough
Middle Creek
6A
Renewal
Yes

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   PA0100706, Sewage. Valley View Village MHP, Timothy C. Shield, Box 1792A, Russell, PA 16345.

   This facility is located in Pittsfield Township, Warren County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of sewage discharge.

   The receiving stream, Gar Run, is in watershed 16B and classified for: cold water fishes, waters supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.005 MGD.

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Average
Weekly (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.17
Fecal Coliform
   (5-01 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-01 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0221945, Sewage. Eagle Crest Manor Mobile Home Park, 7064 Perry Highway, Meadville, PA 16335.

   This proposed facility is located in Union Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of sewage discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary of Conneaut Outlet (52279), is in watershed 16D and classified for: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0175.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)
Weekly (mg/l)
Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Fecal Coliform
   (5-01 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-01 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


II.  Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications.

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   No. PA0043818, Amendment No. 1, Industrial Waste, G.R.O.W.S. Landfill--A Division of Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., 1121 Bordentown Road, Morrisville, PA 19067.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated leachate from G.R.O.W.S. industrial leachate treatment plant in Falls Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware River--Zone 2.

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

   The amendment is to include site specific Best Available Technology (BAT) limit for Boron, for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.1 mgd are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Boron 5.0 6.0 8.0

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   No. PA0058271, Sewage, Hilltown Township Water and Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 143, Hilltown, PA 18927.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Highland Park STP in Hilltown Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Mill Creek. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Philadelphia Suburban Water Company in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.

   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, based on an average flow of 150,000 gpd, are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40
Total Suspended Solids 10 15 20
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 8.0
Nitrite & Nitrate (as N) 10 20
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 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.


   Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   PA0096636, Sewage, Somerset Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 247, Somerset, PA 15501.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Siemons Lakeview Manor Estate Nursing Home STP in Somerset Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as East Branch Coxes 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: Ohiopyle Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5 25 37.5 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 7.5 10.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 22.5 30.0
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
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0218766, Sewage, Edward Hallisey, 1252 Lovi Road, Freedom, PA 15042.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Hallisey Small Flow STP in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Drainage Swale to Snake Run Via PennDOT Storm Sewer Culvert, 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: new discharge, design flow of 0.0008 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
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
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   PA0238473, Sewage, Vernon H. Boyer, 657 Keister Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.

   This facility is located in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: a new treated sewage discharge.

   The receiving stream is the Slippery Rock Creek, is in watershed 20-C and classified for: cold water fishes, water supply, recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 400 GPD.

Average Average Maximum
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Ultraviolet Light Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform
   (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 9.0

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0238481, Sewage, John J. Kolcun, Jr., 20268 Gospel Hill Road, Saegertown, PA 16433.

   This facility is located in Venango Township, Crawford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: a new treated sewage discharge.

   The receiving stream is the unnamed tributary to French Creek, is in watershed 16A and classified for: warm water fishes, water supply, recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 400 GPD.

Average Average Maximum
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Ultra Violet Light Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform
   (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 9.0

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS

CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER

APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW

PART II PERMITS

   The following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). The applications are listed in two categories. Section I lists all municipal and industrial permits and Section II lists oil and gas related permit applications.

   Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The comments 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.

   The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.


I.  Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

   Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Application No. 0201404. Sewerage, Municipality of Penn Hills, 12245 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235. Application for the construction and operation of a Wet Weather Equalization tank, Sewer line improvements and a surge tank to serve the Plum Creek Equalization Facility located in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County.

   Application No. 0201405. Sewerage, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2069. Application for the construction and operation of a sewer extension to serve the Former LTV South Side Works located in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.

   Application No. 461S078. Sewerage, Dyna-Craft Industries, Inc., 4060 Norbatrol Court, Murrysville, PA 15668. Application for the modification and operation of the upgrade and expansion to the sewage treatment plant to serve Dyna-Craft Industries located in Washington Township, Westmoreland County.

   Application No. 5601402. Sewerage, Grizzle Inc., 241 E. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666. Application for the construction and operation of a sewage treatment plant to serve the Casa Nova Bar located in Jenner Township, Somerset County.

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   WQM Permit No. 2401402, Sewerage, Timothy J. Herbstritt, 135 Denise Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.

   This proposed facility is located in City of St. Marys, Elk County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.


NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity into 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 limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.

   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 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed 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 relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office 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, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.

   Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   Lackawanna County Conservation District: 1300 Old Plank Road, Mayfield, PA 18433, (570) 281-9495.


NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No.AddressMunicipalityWater/Use
PAS10N030 Edward & Sandra Davailus
R. R. 1, Box 1418-A
Rt. 435
Gouldsboro, PA 18424
Lackawanna County
Covington Township
Tamarack Creek
HQ-CWF

   Pike County Conservation District: HC6, Box 6770, Hawley, PA 18428, (570) 226-8220.

NPDES Applicant Name & County & Receiving
No.AddressMunicipalityWater/Use
PAS10V037 U. S. National Park Service
Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area
1 River Road
Bushkill, PA 18324
Monroe County
Middle Smithfield Township,
Smithfield Township,
Lehman Township
 
Pike County
Dingman Township,
Delaware Township,
Milford Borough
Delaware River, WWF
 
Unnamed tributary to
Delaware River, HQ-CWF
 
Bushkill Creek, HQ-CWF
 
Toms Creek, EV
 
Alicias Creek, HQ-CWF
 
Mill Creek, HQ-CWF
 
Spackmans Creek, HQ-CWF
 
Hornbecks Creek, HQ-CWF
 
Dingmans Creek, HQ-CWF
 
Adams Creek, EV
 
Dry Brook, HQ-CWF
 
Conashaugh Creek, HQ-CWF
 
Raymondskill Creek, HQ-CWF

   Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   NPDES Permit PAS104105, Stormwater. East Resources, Inc., P. O. Box 279, 51 Main Street, Allegany, NY 14706 has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Hamilton Township, McKean County to Meade Run (HQ-CWF).

SAFE DRINKING WATER


Applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).

   Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   Permit No. 4601507, Public Water Supply.

Applicant JRP Development, Inc.
Township Upper Frederick
Responsible Official Panos Papantoniou
210 Bassett Court
Limerick, PA 19468
Type of Facility Public Water Supply System
Consulting Engineer AARO Consulting, Inc.
649 N. Lewis Road
Suite 100
Limerick, PA 19468
Application Received Date April 20, 2001
Description of Action Construction of a water supply system, disinfection and storage system to serve the Ivy Ridge Subdivision. The project will include two wells, a sodium hypochlorite system and a hydropneumatic tank for storage and water distribution.

   Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Permit No. 7395-A4, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Oakmont Borough Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 73
721 Allegheny Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
[Township or Borough] Oakmont Borough
Responsible Official John Dunlap, General Manager
Type of Facility Water treatment plant
Consulting Engineer Frank Lemmon
NIRA Consulting Engineers, Inc.
950 Fifth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Application Received Date April 5, 2001
Description of Action New potassium permanganate solution feed system

   Permit No. 7395-A5, Public Water Supply.

Applicant Oakmont Borough Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 73
721 Allegheny Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
[Township or Borough] Oakmont Borough
Responsible Official John Dunlap, General Manager
Type of Facility Water treatment plant
Consulting Engineer Frank Lemmon
NIRA Consulting Engineers, Inc.
950 Fifth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Application Received Date April 5, 2001
Description of Action Tablet chlorinator system

MINOR AMENDMENT


Applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).

   Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   Application No. 0901509, Minor Amendment.

Applicant Upper Southampton Municipal Authority
Township Upper Southampton
Responsible Official Atwood Pursel, Jr.
945 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966
Type of Facility Public Water Supply System
Consulting Engineer Pennoni Associates, Inc.
3001 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Application Received Date April 11, 2001
Description of Action Change disinfection at Well No. 3 from liquid chlorine to sodium hypochlorite


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