NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 5439]
APPLICATIONS
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 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 this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Field Office of the exact basis of a 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. 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 Field Office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation 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 1 (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.
PA 0061841. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Pennsylvania American Water Co., 20 East Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into Racket Brook, in Carbondale Township, Lackawanna 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/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Susquehanna Steam Electric Station intake on North Branch of the Susquehanna River, at Salem Township, Luzerne County.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .01 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Aluminum 4 8 Manganese 1 2 Total Iron 2 4 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0062553. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Pennsylvania American Water Co., 20 East Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into Big Wapwallopen Creek in Fairview 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/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Danville Borough Water Supply on North Branch of the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .031 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Aluminum 2.4 4.8 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 pH 6.0--9.0 su at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0053911. Sewerage, East Bangor Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 325, East Bangor, PA 18013.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Brushy Meadow Creek in East Bangor Borough, Northampton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water, 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 City of Easton Water Treatment Plant, Delaware River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .1 mgd are:
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st month through 36th month) monitor and report (37th month through expiration) .38 .9 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0046272. Sewerage, Porter Tower Joint Municipal Authority, 326 East Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Wisconisco Creek in Porter Township, Schuylkill 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Supply Company on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .43 mgd are:
Monthly Average Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st month through 24th month) monitor and report (25th month through expiration date) 1.0 2.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0032069. Sewage, St. Francis College, P. O. Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940-0600.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from St. Francis College STP in Loretto Borough, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Clearfield Creek, 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 PA American Water Company on the West Branch Susquehanna River near Milton.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.318 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 3.8 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.4 9.6 12.8 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,500/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.15 0.48 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0111201. Sewage, Carrolltown Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 37, Carrolltown, PA 15722.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Carrolltown Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Carrolltown Borough, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Little Chest Creek, 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 Clearfield Municipal Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .20 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.3 5.0 6.6 Copper .0118 .0236 .0295 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) .023 .076 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not 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 0000213. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, PA American Water Company, Kane Treatment Plant, Route 321 North, Kane, PA 16735.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge filter backwash from water treatment to Hubert Run in Wetmore Township, McKean 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 105 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.038 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Aluminum 1 2 2.5 Total Iron 2 4 5 Manganese 1 2 2.5 TSS 30 60 75 Total Residual Chlorine (Final Limit) 0.95 X 2.2 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Stormwater Individual
The following parties have applied for NPDES permits to allow the discharge of stormwater from an industrial site into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to issue these permits and proposes to issue them subject to effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements.
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 123.24(d).
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 Manager 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 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: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.
NPDES Facility County and Tributary New Permit No. Name and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PAS202203 Nicholson Steam Trap
12 Oregon St.
P. O. Box 113
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18773Luzerne
Wilkes-BarreSusquehanna
RiverPAS802210 Pocono Mtns. Mun.
Airport Authority
Pocono Mtns. Airport
Coolbaugh Township
Monroe CountyMonroe
Coolbaugh Twp.Red Run PAS202204 Instrument Specialties Co.
P. O. Box A
Delaware Water Gap, PA
18327Monroe
Delaware Water
Gap Bor.Cherry Creek PAS802211 Roadway Express, Inc.
Rt. 715 South
Tannersville, PA 18372Monroe
Pocono and
Jackson Twps.Reeders Run
and
Unnamed Trib.
to Pocono CreekPAS232203 Diversity Corp.
880 Crowe Rd.
E. Stroudsburg, PA
18301-1198Monroe
E. Stroudsburg
Bor.Brodhead Creek PAS802209 Nationwide Equipment
5224 Oak View Dr.
Allentown, PA 18104Lehigh
Upper
MacungieLittle Lehigh PAS212201 Eastern Industries
4401 Camp Mtg. Rd.
Suite 200
Center Valley, PA
18034-9454Lehigh
AllentownLittle Lehigh
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