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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-355

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[31 Pa.B. 1241]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Pursuant to 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 below, 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 below. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise below, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6(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 NameCounty &StreamEPA Waiver
(Type)& AddressMunicipality(Watershed)(Renewal)
PA0033880Boyertown Area School District

911 Montgomery Avenue
Boyertown, PA 19512
Montgomery County
Upper Frederick Township
UNT of Swamp Creek

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.Facility NameCounty &StreamEPA Waiver
(Type)& AddressMunicipality(Watershed)(Renewal)
PA0053911East Bangor Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 539
East Bangor, PA 18013
Northampton County
Washington Township
Brushy Meadow RunYes

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4700.
NPDES No.Facility NameCounty &StreamEPA Waiver
(Type)& AddressMunicipality(Watershed)(New/Renewal)
PA0081299Model Enterprises, Inc.
Rolling Hills Estates MHP
418 Pearl St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
Lancaster County
Rapho Township
Little Chickies CreekRenewal

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

   Application No. PA0222763--Amendment No. 1.  Industrial Waste, SIC 3084. Charter Plastics, Inc., 221 South Perry Street, P. O. Box 770, Titusville, PA 16354.

   This application is for an existing NPDES Permit, to discharge contact cooling water, Group 2 Stormwater to Oil Creek in Titusville, Crawford County.

   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 Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 60 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.184 MGD are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDaily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowMonitor and Report
BOD526
Total Suspended Solids19
Oil & Grease1529 30
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   Application No. PA0104426.  Industrial Waste, SIC 4941. Corner Water Supply and Service, 113 Oakwood Lane, Shippenville, PA 16254.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge water softening backwash to Paint Creek in Elk Township, Clarion 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 Parker City Water System on the Allegheny River located at River Mile 83.94, approximately 32.57 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0014 MGD are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Aluminum4.08.0
Total Iron2.04.0
Total Manganese1.02.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
pH Not less than 6.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0104108,  Sewage, North Beaver Township Municipal Authority, Hickory View Terrace, 1460 Mt. Jackson Road, New Castle, PA 16102. This proposed facility is located in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and Public Water Supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickley on the Beaver River located at North Sewickley Township, approximately 15 miles below point of discharge.

   Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of NPDES plus proposed facility expansion.

   The receiving stream, Hickory Run, is in watershed 20B and classified for: Trout Stocked Fishes, Water Supply and Recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.075 MGD.

Interim Limits

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.16.2
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.318.6
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,900/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine (Final)1.0 2.3
pH With 6.0 to 9.0 std. Units.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.1125 MGD.

Final Limits

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)510
   (11-1 to 4-30)1530
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 17,800/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine1.02.3
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 3 mg/l at all times.
pH With 6.0 to 9.0 std. Units.

   Application No. PA0032727,  Sewage. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Rest Area #21, (I-80 Eastbound), 7th Floor Forum Place, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1900.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to East Branch Wolf Creek in Irwin 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 Slippery Rock Creek and is used by the Camp Allegheny which is 39.48 miles below the discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.010000 MGD are:

Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank)

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/1)Maximum (mg/1)
CBOD52550
TSS6030
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4824
   (11-1 to 4-30) 5025
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)2000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 1.53.5
Dissolved OxygenMinimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times.
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   Application No. PA0032778,  Sewage. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Rest Area #22, (I-80 Westbound), 7th Floor Forum Place, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1900.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Scrubgrass Creek in Irwin 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 Allegheny River and is used by the Emlenton Water Company which is 26.20 miles below the discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.010000 MGD are:

Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank)

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/1)Maximum (mg/1)
CBOD52550
TSS6030
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4824
   (11-1 to 4-30) 5025
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 1.53.5
Dissolved OxygenMinimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times.
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   Application No. PA0221643,  Sewage. Sligo Borough Authority, 448 Colerain Street, P. O. Box 241, Sligo, PA 16255.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated sewage to Mineral Run in Sligo Borough, Clarion County.

   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 Parker City Water System on the Allegheny River located at Parker City, approximately 24 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.11 MGD are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow XX
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Fecal Coliform
   (5-01 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-01 to 4/30)6,300/100 ml as a geometric average
Ultraviolet Light IntensityMonitor and report the average intensity from UV intensity from UV intensity meter in microwatts/square centimeter for each bank of modules on the monthly DMRs.
Also refer to Special Condition 1.
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0024970,  Sewerage, US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, Shenango Recreation Area, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4186. This facility is located in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County.

   The receiving stream, is the Shenango River, is in Ohio River watershed (20-A) and classified for warm water fish.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.05200 MGD.

AverageAverageMaximum
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
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 Chlorine0.51.2
pH69

   EPA Waiver is in effect.


II.  Applications for New 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. PA0012467,  Industrial waste, Laurel Pipe Line Company, L.P., P. O. Box 368, Emmaus, PA 18049.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater, stormwater, and hydrostatic test water and from Laurel Pipe Line Company--Booth Station facility in Bethel Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Green Creek--3G Ridley watershed.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point 001, based on an average flow of 70,000 GPD are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Benzene0.0050.010.013
Total BETX-0.10.20.25
TolueneMonitor/ReportMonitor/Report
EthylbenzeneMonitor/ReportMonitor/Report
Xylene, TotalMonitor/ReportMonitor/Report
pHWithin limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The proposed effluent limit for outfall 001, storm water runoff is as follows:

MaximumInstantaneous
ParameterDaily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease1530
Diesel Range OrganicsMonitor/Report
Gasoline Range OrganicsMonitor/Report

Other Requirements:

   1.  DMR to Department

   2.  Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff

   3.  Monitoring and Reporting

   4.  PPC Plan Requirements

   5.  Other Wastewaters

   6.  Definitions

   7.  Hydrostatic Test water Discharge Requirements

   8.  Conditions for Future Permit Modification

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


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

   PA-0064084,  Sewerage, Delano Township Board of Supervisors, P. O. Box 103, Delano, PA 18220.

   This proposed facility is located in Delano Township, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage wastewater.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Pine Creek, is in watershed Schuylkill River and classified for cold water fisheries.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.08 MGD.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.55.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.515.0
Dissolved OxygenA minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times.
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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine0.110.25

   PA0021547-A1,  Sewerage, Orwigsburg Borough Municipal Authority, 209 North Warren Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961-1829.

   This proposed facility is located in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Amendment of an existing NPDES Permit.

   The receiving stream, Mahannon Creek, is in watershed 3A-Schuylkill River and classified for: CWF.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.900 MGD.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.040.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.045.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)5.3
   (11-1 to 4-30)15.9
Dissolved OxygenA minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times.
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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.3

   PA0061361.  Sewerage, Smithfield Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 5229, R. R. 5, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Little Sambo Creek in Smithfield Township, Monroe County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: Trout stocking 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 East Stroudsburg/Stroudsburg Water Supply on Delaware.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .4 MGD are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.55
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.515
Total Residual Chlorine.92
Dissolved OxygenA minimum of 5 mg/l at all times
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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0062464,  Sewerage, Blue Mountain Lake Associates, L.P., One Blue Mountain Lake, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Sambo Creek in Stroud Township, Monroe County.

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

   Effluent requirements for TDS, fluoride and phenolics, were evaluated at point of discharge while nitrate/nitrate requirements were evaluation at confluence of Brodhead Creek and Delaware River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .275 MGD are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)24
   (11-1 to 4-30)612
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5 mg/l at all times
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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine.04.1

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA-0029483,  Sewerage, Buck Hill Falls Company, P. O. Box 426, Buck Hill Falls, 18323-0426.

   This proposed facility is located in Buck Hill Creek in Barrett Township, Monroe County. Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Buck Hill Creek, is in Pocono Creek watershed and classified for: HQ-CWF.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.200 MGD.

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.018.0
Dissolved OxygenA minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliform200/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Months 1 thru 36)Monitor and Report
   (Months 37 thru 60)0.82.5

   PA-0062324,  Sewerage, Pike County Environmental Inc., P. O. Box 127, Matamoras, PA 18336.

   This proposed action is for renewal issuance amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Delaware River in Westfall Township, Pike 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 Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg Water Supply on Delaware River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .1 MGD are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
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
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st Mo. thru 24th Mo.)Monitor/ReportMonitor/Report
   (25th Mo. thru Exp.)1.22.8

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

   Application No. PA 0032379,  SIC Code 4910, Sewage, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, One Powerhouse Road, Conestoga, PA 17516.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Conestoga River and the Susquehanna River in Watershed 7-J, in Manor 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, NO3-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Holtwood Power Plant located in Martic Township, 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 0.015 MGD are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Phosphorus24
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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 3.4 MGD are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
TemperatureMonitor
Oil and Grease4810
Total Suspended Solids306075
Total Iron245
Total Aluminum4810
Total Manganese122.5
TemperatureFrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive

   Individuals 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.

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